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Windows 10: Change your computer name
How do I change the name of my computer? Use the following steps to change the name of your computer. Click the Start menu and select Settings. Click System. Scroll down and click About. Click Rename PC. Type your new PC name and click Next. Your computer name will change when you restart your system.
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Windows 10: Reset Windows if you have forgotten your password
How do I reset Windows if I have forgotten my password? You can reset your password from another computer if you sign into Windows using your email address. If your Windows login is not your email address, you can use the instructions below to reset your password. From the login screen, click the power icon in the lower…
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Windows 10: Changing keyboard layout
How do I change the keyboard layout? You can configure your keyboard to use different language and keyboard formats. You can add multiple keyboard layouts and switch between them when needed. Use the following steps to add a language, set a default language, and switch between keyboard layouts: Add a keyboard language:…
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Windows 10: Change power management settings
How do I change power management settings? You can adjust your power management settings decrease power usage or increase system performance. Use the following steps to change your power management settings. Type Power Options in the search box and select Power Options from the search results. Click Change plan…
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Windows 10: Change touchpad settings
How can I change my touchpad settings in Windows 10? You can change the settings on your computer to adjust touchpad sensitivity, tapping, scrolling and gesture behavior. Use the following steps to adjust your touchpad settings in Windows 10. Click the Start menu and select Settings. Select Devices. Select Touchpad from…
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Windows 10: How to Switch Out of S Mode
Can I switch out of Windows 10 S mode to install apps that are not offered in the Microsoft Store? Windows 10 Home in S mode helps keep your device secure by only allowing verified Microsoft Store Applications to be installed. You can switch out of Windows 10 Home in S mode if you want to install programs or applications…
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Windows must be activated before switching out of S Mode
Why do I get the error "You're running non-genuine Windows 10 Home" when I try to switch out of S mode? You will not be able to switch from Windows 10 Home in S Mode to Windows 10 Home until your copy of Windows is activated. If you try to switch before the activation is complete, you will receive the error shown below. If…
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How to use the Microsoft Windows 10 Media Creation Tool to Correct Boot Issues
What can I do if my computer fails while installing Windows updates or will not boot to Windows? This article provides information on how to create and use the Microsoft Media Creation Tool. You can use this tool to restore your system if it will not boot to Windows or if it fails to start after installing a Windows…
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Computer reads text out load and shows a blue box around text or icons
Why does my computer talk to me and show a blue box around everything I click or type? Windows has a screen reading feature called Windows Narrator. Your computer will read selected text aloud and highlight items in a blue box when this feature is enabled. Use the following steps to enable or disable Windows Narrator.…
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Windows 10: Connecting multiple monitors
How do I connect multiple monitors to my Windows computer? Use the following steps to set up multiple monitors and choose your display options: Plug a monitor into your video port. Windows 10 will automatically detect your monitor. Click the Start Menu and select Settings. Click System. Click the drop down box under and…
