Windows 10: Windows 10 computer is being recognized as Windows 8 by some apps

Discus and support Windows 10 computer is being recognized as Windows 8 by some apps in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Issue described in title. Also of note; when navigating to whatismybrowser.com, the recognized operating system changes with what browser I'm using:... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Tbot1000, Dec 18, 2020.

  1. Tbot1000 Win User

    Windows 10 computer is being recognized as Windows 8 by some apps


    Issue described in title. Also of note; when navigating to whatismybrowser.com, the recognized operating system changes with what browser I'm using: Edge is recognized as Windows 10, Chrome as Windows 8 NT, Firefox as Windows 8. Not much documentation on the web about this one.

    :)
     
    Tbot1000, Dec 18, 2020
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  2. Monk.e83 Win User

    Unlocked Realtek HD Audio Drivers Windows 7 & 8 (With Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive)

    DTS supported natively by Windows 8/8.1 and it should work on windows 10 too just DDL require to unlock your driver .
     
    Monk.e83, Dec 18, 2020
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    As you may already know, Windows 10 (as well as Windows 8) allow you to log in with a valid Microsoft account, instead of creating a local account that only works on your machine. However, you may prefer to keep a local account for privacy reasons. If you do, though, some Windows 10 features—like Cortana—may not work. Despite the default behavior, the Windows 10 Store is not one of them. You can still log in to your Microsoft account for just the Store without switching to a full Microsoft account. The process, however, is not terribly obvious. To do so, follow these steps:

    • Launch the Store from your Start menu.
    • Click the user icon next to the search box.
    • Click “Sign-in” from the menu that appears.
    • Choose “Microsoft account” and log in like normal.
    • When the “Make it yours” box appears do not enter your password. Instead, click “Sign in to just this app instead.”
    from Lifehacker
     
    Ahhzz, Dec 18, 2020
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  4. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 computer is being recognized as Windows 8 by some apps

    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, Dec 18, 2020
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