Windows 10: Windows only open as full screen.

Discus and support Windows only open as full screen. in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; After an update a few months ago, I have had trouble reaching my desktop screen. Previously I was able to see my desktop, have multiple windows open,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Tlsmith13, May 1, 2020.

  1. Tlsmith13 Win User

    Windows only open as full screen.


    After an update a few months ago, I have had trouble reaching my desktop screen. Previously I was able to see my desktop, have multiple windows open, move them around and layer them on top of each other how I see fit. Now when I dont have any windows open, I see multiple apps to the left of my screen. When I open something it is automatically in full screen and I am unable to resize it. If I want to open something else, it is also opened in full screen and I am unable to see the first window behind it. The only way to see them both is for me to do a split screen which is very inconvenient for my line of work as I need to have multiple windows layered and accessible. How can I fix this or convert back the the traditional desktop layout

    :)
     
    Tlsmith13, May 1, 2020
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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, May 1, 2020
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  3. Laptop with broken screen How much?

    I would like suggestions and look in local stores. I dont wanna buy a laptop from someone online. Sorry. But could be a good idea if you asked him about the performance on older games. Gonna make a list ofall laptops people suggest me.

    Remove the screen for space purpose here its small desk and if the screen is opened it will hide my 22 inches lcd
     
    Eric_On_Web, May 1, 2020
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  4. Sasqui Win User

    Windows only open as full screen.

    Overclocking / Undervolting guide for Vega 56 or 64?

    Here's a quick laundry list:

    List of software to use for overclocking and testing
    Examples:
    Wattman (and how to find and use it, like an overview, including profiles)
    Unigine Valley or Heaven (use this for quick testing while changing settings in Wattman and checking for stability / artifacts) ...just suggesting this
    How to monitor cores / mem speeds and temps during testing (I've seen screen overlays, and others using GPUz)

    Step-by step overclocking in Wattman
    Fan speeds
    Power limit
    Temp limit
    Voltages
    Core speeds
    Memory speeds
     
    Sasqui, May 1, 2020
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