Windows 10: Why does Windows 10 keep on changing my desktop settings between devices?

Discus and support Why does Windows 10 keep on changing my desktop settings between devices? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I own 3 PC:s that all run Windows 10 and I have different settings on all of them because I have them for different purposes. I also have a digital... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by HamGra, Oct 12, 2021.

  1. HamGra Win User

    Why does Windows 10 keep on changing my desktop settings between devices?


    I own 3 PC:s that all run Windows 10 and I have different settings on all of them because I have them for different purposes. I also have a digital license for Windows 10 per device. But sometimes Windows decides to move my settings from one PC to another and for no reason the colours and desktop background becomes the same on all my PC:s. Can someone tell me what I am doing to cause this?

    :)
     
    HamGra, Oct 12, 2021
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  2. need help with windows 10 missing desktop problem

    You can disable tablet mode in settings

    Disabling Tablet Mode :

    • Go to the Tablet Mode tab under Settings -> System -> Tablet Mode
    • Toggle the "make Windows more touch friendly" option off.
    • Select whether the device switches modes automatically ->change to Dont Ask/Don't Switch.
     
    DeathtoGnomes, Oct 12, 2021
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  3. 95Viper Win User
    Windows 10 desktop icons not in order

    In ccleaner, did you uncheck cleaning the icon cache... have not used in a while; however, I think that is what the option is called.

    Now, if you are setting the icons and they move after you have set the settings and not changed them... you may have the "Random Windows 10 Icon movement problem".
    Some people have this and some don't.

    Here is a thread on the problem at Windows10 forums: Windows 10: Folder View Settings and Desktop Icon Positions Not Saving
     
    95Viper, Oct 12, 2021
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  4. Ahhzz Win User

    Why does Windows 10 keep on changing my desktop settings between devices?

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Oct 12, 2021
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