configure windows 10

Question 1

Run All Windows Updates

Answer 1

-type ‘updates’ in the search box–>check for updates

Question 2

Uninstall Bloatware (candy crush)

Answer 2

1)start–>settings (gear box)–>apps and features (might need to searchbox it)–>choose something to uninstall or 2)search–>uninstall–>add or remove programs “Advanced Settings” for an app:

Question 3

app execution alias

Answer 3

settings –>app execution alias

Question 4

set up default app for file type

Answer 4

settings–>system–>default apps

note: web browser is a top choice

Question 5

Configure Cortana or Turn Her Off

Answer 5

to activate:

searchbox–>cortana–>

-permissions: what cortana can access–>browsing history, email/contacts/messaging, location

speech privacy settings: turn on/off speech recognition

per app privacy settings

Question 6

add or manage an account

Answer 6

Question 7

turn system icons on/off

Answer 7

desktop–>right-click personalize–>search for ‘icons’, choose turn system icons on/off

e.g.: network, clock, battery, volume, etc

Question 8

Disable the Photo Lock Screen

Answer 8

searchbox–>regedit–>“allow to make changes?” YES–>

Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows by opening the folder tree in the left window pane.

Question 9

create a shortcut and a hot key for any app

Answer 9

open Run dialog: windows+r

–>App list appears (not seen before!)

find your app–>right click, create shortcut (also shows ‘Pin to Start’ and ‘Pin to Taskbar’)

say yes to put shortcut on desktop. go to desktop shortcut, right click–>properties–>Enter a key combination using CTRL + ALT + a Character in the Shortcut key box

note: You can also set up custom keyboard shortcuts for frequent actions (ex: launching your favorite site, pulling down the “crop” option in Photoshop Elements) using a freeware app called AutoHotkey–>
https: //www.laptopmag.com/articles/how-to-make-custom-keyboard-shortcuts

Question 10

access windows Services

Answer 10

run (windows+r) ‘services’ or ‘services.msc’

print spooler - can stop if printer stuck

Question 11

change light/dark mode

Answer 11

settings–>search ‘personalization’, you got some options

Question 12

windows registry

Answer 12

The Windows Registry is a hierarchical database that contains all of the configurations and settings used by components, services, applications, and pretty much everything in Windows.