Windows 10: Windows 10 Shared PC Mode

Hello Microsoft/All

I am the IT Support Specialist for the company I work for. I just finished reviewing information that's on Microsoft Windows 10 Shared PC Mode. I have been doing some research on this information in hope to implement it on a few computers we have in the office. I had some questions on some information I was curious about, was wondering if you would be able to clear them up for me.

I have recently switched over to Microsoft office 365 licenses and as far as I’ve researched, each user can use the license on max of 5 PCs, or mac, 5 tablets, and 5 phones. With my understanding and how the license work, how would it work if we are using shared PC mode allowing the user to sign in and out of the account? I am assuming that because there is a limitation on the license that the total amount of licenses will quickly be used in this purpose.

Would I have to purchase a separate license for each user to then use Shared PC mode on the one computer? Would the user be using the license already assigned to them for the regular Office 365 business that was already purchased? Will the user be able to use their laptop for normal work projects then have to use the Shared PC Mode then have that count as a use towards their license?

These are question I have concerns about switching the computer to Shared PC Mode for domain users. Let me know on any further information you may have so I can feel that this route would be heading in a great direction allowing my users to be able to use one PC and maybe even cut back on some costly licenses for computers that are mostly used once a month.

Thanks

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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.

 

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internet sharing not working on PC after windows 10 upgrade

Hi fredrick,

 

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10. 

 

I understand the inconvenience that you are facing on Windows 10, we will help you with this issue.

This issue might occur due to some corruption in the drivers or the required service is not running.



I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it helps.



Method 1:

I suggest you to check if Internet Connection Sharing services is started and
startup type set to automatic.

To check Internet Connection Sharing services is started please follow the steps below:

• Press Windows + R key.
• Type services.msc
• A new window will pop up.
• Find Internet Connection Sharing.
• Right click and go to properties.
• Change Startup type to automatic.
• Under Service status click start if it shows
  Stopped.

If issue persist, I suggest you to try method 2.



Method 2:

I suggest you to re-install the network card drivers in compatibility mode and check if it helps.

Please refer the link below to download the drivers:

HP 15-d020nr TouchSmart Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR) - Driver Downloads | HP® Customer Support

Compatibility mode runs the program using settings from a previous version of Windows.



Follow these steps to install the drivers in compatibility mode and check if that helps.

• Download the driver from the manufacturer’s website.
• Right-click on the driver setup file and click on
  ‘properties’.
• Click on the ‘compatibility’ tab and check the box
  ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ and select Windows operating system from the drop down menu and proceed with the installation. Once this is done, restart the computer and check if the issue persists.

Hope this helps. Please respond if you have any further related query.



Thank you.