Windows 10: Why is my screen displaying this unusual window format?

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  1. Why is my screen displaying this unusual window format?


    At start up the desktop is normal but anything I open is in a cross shaped window - nothing seems to fix this. I have tried to insert a screenshot but the upload fails

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    David Wallis1, Jan 28, 2025
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  2. screen display

    Hi William,

    It is important that you have the correct screen display and resolution. We suggest that you perform the following steps to reset the monitor settings:

    • Boot your computer in
      safe mode
      .
    • Once in safe mode, right-click the desktop > Screen Resolution.
    • Change the display settings back to the original configuration.
    • Restart your computer.

    Feel free to update us on the result.
     
    Rachelle Gra, Jan 28, 2025
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  3. Fernandz Win User
    How To Format A Write Protected Flash Memory ?

    ¿You already tried this one?...

    Run CMD


    1. diskpart
    2. list disk

    Then in the 3º step, put the correct number of disk in the list for the usb flash (if it's listed in disk 3, then you'll have to write select disk 3).

    2. select disk #
    3. clean
    4. create partition primary
    5. select partition 1
    6. active
    7. format fs=fat32
    8. assign
    9. exit

    with that commands you will format the flash drive in fat32, if you have a large drive you can select also "format fs=ntfs" in step 7.

    good luck!
     
    Fernandz, Jan 28, 2025
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  4. Xylee Del Win User

    Why is my screen displaying this unusual window format?

    Windows 10 Lock Screen date format

    We appreciate the information that you've given. This issue may have occurred due to the selected Format under Region. There are locations that happen to follow a certain date and time format. To correct the format, we suggest that you follow these steps:

    • Press Windows icon + X and select Control Panel.
    • On the Control Panel window, select Clock, Language, and Region.
    • Under Region, select Change date, time, or number formats.
    • On the Region window, under Formats tab, select
      English (United States) on the drop-down menu on Format.
    • Click Apply and OK.
    • Check your lock screen. (Attached is a reference photo)

      • Why is my screen displaying this unusual window format? [​IMG]

    Kindly get back to us with the results.
     
    Xylee Del, Jan 28, 2025
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