Windows 10: Why does Windows look like this?

Discus and support Why does Windows look like this? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; [ATTACH] This shows up instead of my desktop, and it appears whenever I press the Windows key instead of opening Start. Any way I can revert this to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/BigBoySkrub, Jan 16, 2021.

  1. Why does Windows look like this?

    /u/BigBoySkrub, Jan 16, 2021
    #1

  2. windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Jan 16, 2021
    #2
  3. Sasqui Win User
    Overclocking / Undervolting guide for Vega 56 or 64?

    Here's a quick laundry list:

    List of software to use for overclocking and testing
    Examples:
    Wattman (and how to find and use it, like an overview, including profiles)
    Unigine Valley or Heaven (use this for quick testing while changing settings in Wattman and checking for stability / artifacts) ...just suggesting this
    How to monitor cores / mem speeds and temps during testing (I've seen screen overlays, and others using GPUz)

    Step-by step overclocking in Wattman
    Fan speeds
    Power limit
    Temp limit
    Voltages
    Core speeds
    Memory speeds
     
    Sasqui, Jan 16, 2021
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  4. Why does Windows look like this?

    Looks like GWX stalled

    Hi,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    We apologize for the inconvenience caused to you. I would like know the detail below to assist you better.


    • Do you get any error message/code?
    You get this issue if the necessary updates required for Windows 10 installed are not installed on the computer. Make sure you install all pending Windows updates before you perform the upgrade, if you face issues with installing updates perform the
    steps below.

    In this situation I suggest you to run the Windows Updates troubleshooter and check if it helps.


    • Click Start.

    • Type Troubleshooting in the search bar and press “Enter”.

    • In the “Troubleshooting” window, click on
      “View All” on the left pane.

    • Click on “Windows Update Troubleshooter”.

    • Click on “Advanced” and then click on “Run as Administrator”.

    • Click “Next” and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.
    If the issue persists then, I suggest you to refer the section "Manually reset Windows Update components" in the following article, perform the steps in it
    and check if it helps. Resetting Windows Update Components will fix corrupt Windows Update Components and help you to install the Windows Updates.

    How do I reset Windows Update components?

    Windows Update - Additional resources - Windows Deployment

    Registry disclaimer

    To do so: Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these
    steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article
    in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 322756 (
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/)


    How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

    Now try with the upgrade process and check if can complete it.

    Keep us posted on the issue to assist you better.
     
    Sudheendra S, Jan 16, 2021
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