Windows 10

Windows 10 related questions and solutions.

How do I use Windows Explorer to get the IP address of other network devices?

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In Windows Explorer, one-click on Network will show you all devices integrated into your home wired network that can communicate with Windows. But no matter which of the eight display variants is turned on, it’s impossible to get the IP address of the devices from the File Manager. A little trick can still get you …

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How can I delete the Windows.old directory from my hard disk?

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If you installed Windows 10 as an upgrade to a previous operating system, you will find a folder called Windows.old on your hard drive. On our test system, on which we installed Windows 10 on Windows 7, this directory is 15 GB in size – and on the boot partition, which is only 100 GB anyway. The problem is that this folder cannot be deleted so easily, as it is owned by the System user account.

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How can I always start the File Manager with the same folders?

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To make Windows Explorer always show the same directory after startup, we have to take a small detour, because the file manager does not offer a suitable setting for this. Right-click on a free space on the desktop and select New / Shortcut. If, for example, you always want to open the “D:\Photos” folder after …

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Secret Features in Windows 10

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Microsoft’s operating system has lots of features that are very useful –
yet hidden from prying eyes. Now we show you what they are and how to use them!

Windows 10 is in all likelihood the best Windows yet, but it’s also a complex system with hidden features for those who didn’t start using it out of necessity in January this year after Windows 7’s support expired. We’ll show you the best of them: discover secret options to make Windows 10 easier and more convenient to use, and fix some of the system’s annoying problems.

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How can I disable Control Panel access in Windows Pro?

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On computers running Windows Pro, a Group Policy rule can be used to block access to the classic Control Panel. This makes sense, for example, if you need to allow a less experienced user access to the machine and don’t want them to unwittingly stop something.

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How do I launch the Screenshot Creator with a shortcut key?

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Although Microsoft has integrated a wide range of screenshot tools into Windows 10 with the Crop and Sketch app and the Screen Snipping feature, which can be opened from Notification Center or by pressing Windows+Shift+S, many users still rely on the Image Snipper app. For those who use this utility regularly, accessing it can be greatly simplified by launching it with a custom key combination.

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