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Windows 10: Delete a drive partition
How do I delete a drive partition? You must be logged into Windows with an administrator to delete partitions. Use the following steps to delete drive partitions: Right click on the Start menu Select Disk Management. Right-click on the drive letter you want to delete and select Delete Volume. The partition will be deleted…
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How to disable Wi-Fi power saving feature
Why does my Wi-Fi randomly disconnect? Windows has a power saving feature that turns off the Wi-fi receiver. This may cause your wireless connection to automatically disconnect. Use the following steps to prevent Windows from turning off your Wi-fi receiver. Type Device manager in the Windows search bar and click on it.…
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Windows Activation Error: A problem occurred when you tried to activate. Error Code 0x80072F8F
How do I fix the Windows activation error code 0x80072F8F? Windows may have problems activating if the date and time on your computer are not correct. If you receive the error "A problem occurred when you tried to activate. Error Code 0x80072F8F", make sure your date and time are set correctly in Windows and try the…
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Windows 10: Adjust Screen Brightness
How do I adjust the brightness on my computer? You can adjust the brightness of your display to make your screen easier to read or to conserve battery power. Click the Start (Windows key) menu and select Settings. Click System. Move the Brightness level slider bar to the desired setting. Click the X in the upper right…
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Windows 10: Create and manage a child account
How to create and manage a child account You can create a child account in Windows to set limits on how your child uses the computer. Use the following steps to create and manage a child account: Click the Start Menu and select Settings. Click Accounts. Click Family & other users. Choose Add a family member. Click Add a…
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Windows 10: Create a Restore Point
How do I create a restore point? You can create restore points in Windows to allow you to restore your system back to a previous date. This can be helpful if you have installed updates or programs that are causing problems. Use the following steps to create a restore point. Type Control Panel in the search box.…
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Windows 10: Remove a Windows Update
How do I remove an installed update? Use the following steps to uninstall a Windows Update. Type Control Panel in the search box. Click Control Panel. Click View installed updates. Select the update that you want to remove. Click Uninstall. Follow any onscreen instructions to complete the uninstallation.
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Windows 10: Closing Apps
How do I close Apps? Windows will leave an app running in the background after you start it. If you do not use the app for a while, Windows will close it. You can manually close an app using one of the methods listed below. Method 1: Click the red X in the top right corner of the App. Method 2: Tap your screen at the top…
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Windows 10: Access the UEFI BIOS
How can I access the UEFI settings from within Windows? There are two ways to enter the UEFI (BIOS) on your computer. You can use either method listed below to enter the UEFI (BIOS) setup. Method 1: Press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to turn your computer completely off. Power on the system. As soon as the first…
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Windows 10: Open Device Manager
How do I open the Device Manager? You can use Device Manager to view or update device drivers, check to see if hardware is working properly, or modify hardware settings. Use the following steps to open Device Manager: Type Control Panel in the search box. Click Control Panel. Click Device Manager.
