Windows 10: Windows 10 screen hangs for no reason, any programme

I am getting total screen hangs where I try to run progs like Dymo Label Printer or Thunderbird email or Quickbooks accounts. Theres no apparent reason. It just locks up. I can get to Task Manager but I cannot get onto the programmes to close them. Some screen "grey" out . The whole computer freezes, only way out is power off. I have run Scannow until I feel I know it personally. Its been defragged, cleared of temp files and everything that is old.

Any ideas ?


Update currently says its up to date. Last feature update 23/06/2020, last quality update 12/08/2020 KB4566782


I have virus checked it and nothing found via two reputable progs.


Any ideas ?

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Where are my programmes listed using Windows 10

I have just bought a new laptop with windows 10 and have downloaded various programmes. Where are they ?!

I can't find a list of them anywhere. They are not added to those daft boxes on the front screen and they are not in the list when I click on the Start button, just some are listed but not many and in an order I don't like, last purchased then frequently
used (not) and who wants 'suggestion for paid programmes' ?)

Thx in advance

 

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.

 

Windows 10 Search hangs

Hi,

To isolate your issue, please provide us the following information:

• Were there any changes made on your computer before this issue came up?
• What are the troubleshooting steps you have done so far?

Furthermore, we suggest that you follow the steps provided by Parth P Patel.

Let us know how it goes.