Steve K.

HI James, here's a few things to look into. It could be a permissions issue or an inheritance problem. Check Permissions Check: Right-click the folder, select "Properties" and goto "Security" tab, and check the permissions to make sure you have full rights to make changes. Inheritance Settings: Check if the folder is inheriting properties from its parent folder. In the "Security" tab of the folder properties, click on "Advanced" and see if inheritance is enabled. Disable if you don't want the child folder to get perms from the parent folder.

Probably. A better idea would be to just lauch the snipping tool, right click its icon on the tasbar and click "Pin to Taskbar". It will stay there ven after you close the app.

The PC has a battery on the motherboard called the CMOS battery. It powers a few things, including a chip that keeps track of date and time. Pretty straight-forward.

Right-click on your recycle bin on your desktop and click Properties. Make sure the Recycle bin is actually enabled for each of your drives. Otherwise, that is the default behavior. Here's my setup. For all my drives, the Recycle Bin is enabled but, for the F drive, since it's just an archive drive, I have the Recycle Bin disabled. You can see this in the screenshot below.

So this happens each time you boot?

Why not just use Bitlocker? What exactly is it you're trying to protect against? This seems like a very odd config.

Hi - just to be clear, that other forum is not related to us. So, not sure which site you're having issues logging into. You still good?

It all depends how you are sharing these photos. Do you have a screenshot you can post? That said, my suggestion would be to log in to the website of Onedrive.com, find the photos you want to share, create an album, and share the album by email address or link. It's pretty straight forward. We can probably create a how-to in order to step-by-step walk you through it. Let me know if you need that. Steve

Always be careful mnyob99.dllusing programs from the internet... Here's a local copy of the file should the one online vanish.

Hello -- what exactly is the problem? What error? Missing setting or?

Yes, that's a very bad sign. I would also try Malwarebytes, but overall, when this happens, a Restore from Backup is going to be your best option AFTER you wipe your machine and start from scratch. You don't want to take any chances once you've found that you've been hacked.

Hi Neil, Why exactly are you trying to copy the file to a new location? Just open the file, and it will download from OneDrive, and you can use it as needed. You don't need to copy it anywhere unless you want to make a copy of it and have two different files.

Can you post a screenshot here Simon?

It sounds like you are referring to the way that the icons are displayed in the navigation pane in File Explorer on your two Windows 10 systems. Here are the steps to change the way that icons are displayed: Open File Explorer on both of your Windows 10 systems. Click on the "View" tab in the top menu bar. In the "Layout" section of the menu, click on "Navigation pane." In the "Navigation pane" section of the menu, you should see options for "Expand to open folder" and "Show all folders." Make sure that both options are selected. Under "Navigation pane," click on "Options." In the "Folder Options" window that appears, click on the "View" tab. Under "Advanced settings," scroll down until you see "Always show icons, never thumbnails." Make sure that this option is selected. Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save your changes. These steps should ensure that icons are always displayed in the navigation pane instead of the folder with the small icon. If you are still experiencing issues, you may want to compare the settings under "Folder Options" on both of your Windows 10 systems to see if there are any differences that could be causing the issue.

Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try: Clear the browser cache and cookies: In both Microsoft Edge and Firefox, you can clear the cache and cookies by going to Settings or Options > Privacy and Security > Clear browsing data. Select the time range for which you want to clear data, and make sure to select "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files." Then click "Clear data" or "Clear now." Disable browser extensions: Some browser extensions can cause issues with tab switching. Try disabling all of your extensions and see if the problem persists. If the problem goes away, enable extensions one by one to identify the culprit. Disable hardware acceleration: Some users have reported that disabling hardware acceleration can resolve tab-switching issues in Microsoft Edge and Firefox. To do this, go to Settings or Options > System or General > Performance, and toggle off the option for "Use hardware acceleration when available." Update your browser and Windows 10: Make sure you have the latest version of your browser and Windows 10 installed. You can check for updates by going to Settings or Options > Update & Security > Windows Update or About Firefox/Microsoft Edge. Check for malware: Malware can sometimes interfere with browser functionality. Run a malware scan using trusted antivirus software to rule out this possibility. If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to try resetting your browser settings to default or reinstalling your browser.

There are several possible reasons why your Android phone may not be able to cast to your Windows 10 PC, and the following steps can help you troubleshoot the issue: Make sure that your Android phone and Windows 10 PC are on the same Wi-Fi network. If they are not, you may not be able to connect wirelessly. Check to see if your PC's firewall is blocking the connection. Try temporarily disabling your firewall to see if this resolves the issue. If it does, you can add an exception for your Android phone to the firewall settings to allow it to connect. Make sure that your Windows 10 PC has the latest updates installed, as this can sometimes resolve connectivity issues. Check your Android phone's Wi-Fi settings to ensure that it is connected to the correct network and that Wi-Fi is turned on. Try resetting your Wi-Fi network settings on your Android phone by going to Settings > System > Reset options > Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth. If none of the above steps work, try resetting your phone's network settings completely by going to Settings > System > Reset options > Reset network settings. This will erase all Wi-Fi passwords, VPN settings, and Bluetooth pairings, so make sure you have these saved somewhere before proceeding. If these steps do not work, you may want to try using a different casting method, such as using a cable to connect your phone to your PC.

The issue you're facing is quite peculiar, as OneDrive doesn't typically place files in the Recycle Bin unless they've been deleted. However, there could be several reasons why you're seeing this behavior. Here are some possibilities: Automatic Cleanup: If you're running low on disk space, Windows might automatically delete temporary files, which could include some OneDrive files. These files could be "placeholder" or "ghost" files that are part of OneDrive's Files On-Demand feature, which might explain why the files still appear in your OneDrive. Sync Issues: Sometimes, sync issues can cause files to appear as deleted when they're not. This could be due to conflicts between versions of a file, issues with the OneDrive application, or network connectivity problems. Software Interference: Certain software, especially antivirus or cleanup utilities, can sometimes interfere with OneDrive and cause files to be moved to the Recycle Bin. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot this issue: Check for Software Interference: If you're using any third-party antivirus or cleanup utilities, try temporarily disabling them to see if the problem persists. Update OneDrive: Ensure your OneDrive application is up to date. You can do this by clicking on the OneDrive icon in your system tray, clicking "Help & Settings," then "Settings", then going to the "About" tab and clicking "Check for updates". Reset OneDrive: If the problem persists, you might want to try resetting OneDrive. Please be aware that this will disconnect OneDrive on your device, and you'll have to set it up again. You can reset OneDrive by pressing the "Windows key + R" to open the Run dialog box, then typing %localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset and clicking "OK". If OneDrive doesn't start automatically after a couple of minutes, open the Run dialog again and type %localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe to start OneDrive. Remember to back up any important data before performing these steps. If none of these steps work, you might want to consider reaching out to Microsoft Support for more specialized assistance.

Hi Chris, Your concern is very valid. It's important to maintain privacy and security for your personal files while also benefiting from the convenience of cloud storage. Here's how you can stop OneDrive from automatically syncing files and just use it as an online backup for your personal files: Unlink OneDrive from your PC: Right-click on the OneDrive icon on the taskbar (it might be hidden, click on the upward arrow (^) to show hidden icons). Click on "More" and then select "Settings." Under the "Account" tab, click on "Unlink this PC" and confirm your decision. Please note that this step will stop OneDrive from syncing with your PC. Any changes you make to files in the OneDrive folder on your PC won't be reflected online, and vice versa. Move your personal files out of the OneDrive folder on your PC: Now that OneDrive is not syncing with your PC, you can move your personal files from the OneDrive folder to another location to ensure they aren't accessible to anyone using your PC. Please be careful not to delete any files before ensuring they are backed up online. Access your files online: You can access your personal files by logging into your Microsoft account on the OneDrive website (onedrive.live.com). Here, you can upload, download, view, and edit your personal files securely. Remember, after unlinking OneDrive, the local OneDrive folder on your PC will no longer sync to your online OneDrive. It's crucial to ensure your files are backed up online before moving or deleting anything from the local OneDrive folder.

If you boot up using the Windows 10 media creation tool, you should be able to format a USB drive and boot from it. From there, when you goto install Windows, as you mentioned, you should be able to delete the partition and just re-install a clean install of Windows 10. Being a few months later, did this ever work for ya?

In cases like this one, if it's plugged in and it still will not power on, the issue is probably something that is going to cost money. Nothing you can do other than take it in and get a quote on a repair. And if you're doing this from Mexico, not good... Probably wait until you get home.

Hi @Caitlin-- your computer won't change the brightness of your monitors UNLESS you are using a Laptop. If that's the case, you should be able to change the brightness fairly easily. Just hit the windows key and search for "Display". There should be a brightness setting there. Or, hit Windows Key + F1 or F2. If it's a Computer (not a laptop), you will just need to go into the settings of your Monitors and turn up the brightness like you would for your TV.

Can you explain exactly what you mean by "whole lot of data"? Are you running low on disk space? What makes you think this is Windows 10 vs. too many files downloaded?

Hi @fcb - That appears to not be something you need to worry about. My guess is, your system is doing an update of some sort. Here's some additional detail from groovyPost.com https://www.groovypost.com/explainer/what-is-mousocoreworker-exe-and-why-is-it-running/

Anytime

What ended up being the issue @GaryFin?