Windows 10: Windows 10 from laptop to desktop

Discus and support Windows 10 from laptop to desktop in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; My laptop, I broke the screen and its not worth the replacement cost. I bought it with windows 10 on it. I have recently had to rebuild my desktop and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Dustin P., Jan 12, 2024.

  1. Dustin P. Win User

    Windows 10 from laptop to desktop


    My laptop, I broke the screen and its not worth the replacement cost. I bought it with windows 10 on it. I have recently had to rebuild my desktop and it had 7 on it. Best buy was unable to transfer my old hard-drive into the new desktop so they downloaded windows 10. They said I needed to buy a new key. My question is can I scrap the laptop and use its key on the desktop computer. I will not be using the laptop anymore so it doesn't need a key anymorenot using the same key on two computers. I don't mind buying a key but I just bought the laptop less than a year ago.

    :)
     
    Dustin P., Jan 12, 2024
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    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, Jan 12, 2024
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  3. MohanC Win User
    windows 10 deleted my desktop files

    Step 1 - I upgraded to Win 10 and lost all my files on Desktop.

    Step 2 - Found the files in Network - USers- Desktop

    copied all files again to desktop.

    Step 3- Restarted my machine again and lost desktop files again.

    Step 4 - As suggested did the following as listed below but dont find my files.

    • Press “Windows + E”, open This PC/Computer
    • Open Local Disc C, open Windows.old
    • Click on Users, select your User name
    • Go to desktop folder
    Cant find my files. Why is Win 10 deleted files again and again from Desktop ?.
     
    MohanC, Jan 12, 2024
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  4. karyeowl Win User

    Windows 10 from laptop to desktop

    Laptops cannot access desktops via WIFI

    I have 3 desktops (all on Windows 10 1803) connected on my LAN. After following this forum for some times and did all the steps as suggested by forum member, access denied, all my desktops are able to view and access one another. I have a printer connected to PC1, and managed to connect all the other 2 PCs to have the shared printer.

    I also have 2 more laptops (both Asus with the same Windows 10 1803) connected via WIFI. Performed all the same steps as per the desktops, but I was not able to access PC1. I was able to view all the 3 desktops from the file explorer, but I just can't access all the desktops. However, I was able to access the Asus laptops from desktop PC1.

    Anyone able to assist on this matter? Any assistance is highly appreciated.
     
    karyeowl, Jan 12, 2024
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