Windows 10
In Windows 10, in addition to the traditional essential functions such as the revival of the start menu that suddenly disappeared in Windows 8 (although it was a little revived in Windows 8.1 …), many new functions are installed. Then, we will introduce how to use and set up Windows 10, focusing on the new features.
Upgrade installation
upgrade
Windows 10 Free Upgrade Reservation See if Windows 10 works on your computer - cancel reservation Upgrade to Windows 10 - Media Creation ToolUpgrade from Windows 10 Home to Pro
Downgrade
How to revert from Windows 10 to Windows 7/8.1 - Downgrade
version
List of Windows 10 versions and names Check Windows 10 version information and OS build (winver command) Update to Windows 10 latest version Revert to Windows 10 previous version (build)
install
Windows 10 clean install Download Windows 10 installation media (ISO file) Install Windows 10 in VirtualBox on Mac BootCamp - Install Windows 10 on Mac
Returning to the initial state (initialization)
Reset Your Windows 10 PC (Reset) - Keep Your Personal Files Reset Your Windows 10 PC (Reset) - Remove All Files Windows 10 Reset Your PC From The Sign In Screen (Troubleshooting)
Error handling
system
Shut down Windows 10 Perform a complete shutdown of Windows 10 Launch Windows 10 “Windows Settings"Windows 10 Start Menu “Settings” and Control PanelChange how the Windows 10 Control Panel is displayedWindows 10 GodMode How to useCheck if Windows 10 32-bit or 64-bit versionWindows 10 Prioritize performance (lightly) How to check Windows 10 edition (Home/Pro)Windows 10 Change computer name (PC name)Basic information of Windows 10 system Check and display Windows 10 Check and export detailed system informationWindows 10 User Account Control (UAC) settingsStart Windows 10 Local Group Policy EditorHow to use Windows 10 Mobility CenterDisable Windows 10 animationsWindows 10 optional features Installation and management How to start Windows 10 Registry Editor (regedit) How to export (back up) Windows 10 registry Check Windows 10 version information and OS build (winver command) Enable/disable Windows 10 fast startup Start Windows 10 Speed up (no GUI boot) How to speed up Windows 10 (improvement method when operation is slow) Set Windows 10 hibernation
safe mode
Boot into Windows 10 Safe Mode Boot into Windows 10 Clean Boot
command
Start Windows 10 Command Prompt Start Windows 10 PowerShell (also as administrator) Use “Ctrl shortcut key” in Windows 10 Command Prompt
Run with file name
System configuration
Windows 10 System Configuration Settings How to Use the Windows 10 System Configuration ToolChecking the Number of Cores and Threads of the Windows 10 CPUChecking the Temperature of the Windows 10 CPU
memory
Windows 10 Check Memory Capacity Windows 10 Free up Memory Windows 10 Virtual Memory Settings
task manager/process
Start Windows 10 Task Manager Check load status (CPU, memory) of Windows 10 apps Specify (change) priority of Windows 10 processes (apps) Allocate CPU cores to Windows 10 processes (apps) Windows 10 Processor Set resource allocation Check/display Windows 10 performance (CPU, memory, disk)
display
Windows 10 Display Settings - Change ResolutionWindows 10 Adjust (Change) Display BrightnessWindows 10 Display Brightness - Auto BrightnessWindows 10 Set Screen Brightness (On Battery/Powered)Windows 10 Set the time to turn off the display
date and time
Windows 10 What to do if the date and time are incorrect (NTP server)Windows 10 Date and time settings (correction/change), format settingsWindows 10 Manually set (change) the date and timeWindows 10 Multiple clocks - Add another time zone clock Change Windows 10 taskbar date from Western calendar to Japanese calendar (Reiwa) Show seconds on Windows 10 taskbar clock
language
Windows 10 Add/Change Language (English) Remove/Uninstall Windows 10 Language Pack Windows 10 Welcome Screen/Copy “Language” settings to new users Windows 10 Use Braille
battery
license
Activating Windows 10Changing User Name/Organization Name for Windows 10 LicenseChecking Windows 10 Product KeyActivating Windows 10 Office 365
System restore
Protect Windows 10 System - Create a Restore PointWindows 10 System Restore - Revert to a Previous Restore Point Delete Windows 10 Restore Points and Set Disk Usage
Notice
Set Windows 10 notifications (on/off) Set/change how long Windows 10 notifications are displayed Visually display Windows 10 audio warnings Set notifications for each Windows 10 app (banners, Sound) Windows 10 Notification sound (sound) setting (on/off)
Cortana
backup
Enable (On) Windows 10 BackupSet Windows 10 Backup OptionsWindows 10 (Manually) Create a Backup NowRestore Files from a Windows 10 BackupUse a Windows 10 BackupStop the DriveWindows 10 System Creating (Backing Up) an ImageRecovering (Restoring) the System with a Windows 10 System ImageExporting (Backing Up) the Windows 10 Registry
clipboard
How to set and use Windows 10 clipboard history (on/off) Sync Windows 10 clipboard with other devices
game bar
Security
Windows 10 Security - Check Windows 10 security status to verify your identity on this PC
Windows Update
Windows 10 Windows Update Check for Updates (Manually) Pause Windows 10 Windows Update UpdatesAutomatically Download Windows 10 Windows Update Updates (Settings on Metered Connection)Windows 10 Windows Update Notify Before Restart View (reminders) Windows 10 Windows Update update historyOptimize delivery of Windows 10 Windows Update updates (downloaded from other PCs)Uninstall (delete) Windows 10 Windows Update updates
firewall
Disable/Enable Windows 10 Firewall Windows 10 Firewall - Allow/Disallow App Communication Windows 10 Firewall - Allow Communication for Specific Port Numbers Restore Windows 10 Firewall to Default
Windows security
How to use Windows 10 Windows SecuritySummaryWindows 10 Windows Security startup and overviewWindows 10 Virus & threat protection settingsWindows 10 Run virus scanWindows 10 Microsoft Safety ScannerFree virus scanWindows 10 manual definition files UpdateWindows 10 Ransomware Prevention (Folder Protection)Windows 10 Account ProtectionWindows 10 Firewall Settings (On/Off)Windows 10 Notification Settings (On/Off)Windows 10 Core Isolation Memory Integrity (On/Off) Windows 10 SmartScreen - Check Apps and FilesWindows 10 Device Performance and HealthWindows 10 Fresh Start (Clean Install)Windows 10 Memory Integrity Protection
network
Summary of Windows 10 network-related usage and settingsWindows 10 How to improve slow internet speedWindows 10 network usage (traffic volume by application)Enable (disable) Windows 10 network discoverySet a static IP address for Windows 10 Use Windows 10 proxy server
network information
Windows 10 wired LAN connection network information (check IP address) Windows 10 Wi-Fi connection network information (IP address, etc.) display Windows 10 network information display (ipconfig) - command prompt
Wi-Fi (wireless LAN)
Joining a Windows 10 Wi-Fi NetworkRemoving a Windows 10 Wi-Fi NetworkViewing (Checking) Your Windows 10 Wi-Fi PasswordUsing Windows 10 as a Mobile Hotspot (Wi-Fi)
Data communication fee
Set Windows 10 Network (Wi-Fi) as a metered connectionWindows 10 Network - Set Data Limit
airplane mode
DNS
Change Windows 10 DNS Server Address Clear Windows 10 DNS Cache
files and folders
Windows 10 File and Folder SharingTransfer (Share) Files with Windows 10 Nearby SharingWindows 10 Nearby Sharing Settings (On/Off)
hardware address
Windows 10 Use random hardware address - MAC address
remote desktop
Microsoft Windows - Using and Configuring Remote Desktop
user account
How To Use Windows 10 User Accounts Summary Enable Windows 10 Administrator Account Fix Windows 10 Microsoft Account Issues - Shared Experiences
Creating, Deleting, and Switching Accounts
Create/Add a Windows 10 Local AccountCreate/Add a Windows 10 Microsoft AccountDelete a Windows 10 User AccountSwitch to a Windows 10 Microsoft AccountSwitch to a Windows 10 Local Account
family account
Windows 10 Create/Add Family Account Windows 10 Family/Child Account Settings - Use Restrictions
Sign in
Skip Password on Windows 10 Startup - Auto Sign InWindows 10 PIN Sign InWindows 10 Remove PINChange Windows 10 PINForget Windows 10 PIN Windows 10 Picture Password settings Windows 10 Sign in without keyboard (On-Screen Keyboard) Windows 10 Show background image on sign-in screen (On/Off)
password
Change Windows 10 Microsoft account password Change Windows 10 local account password Windows 10 prompt for password when waking from sleep Windows 10 local account password forgotten (reset with security questions)
Account image
Set (change) your Windows 10 user account pictureReset your Windows 10 user account picture to defaultRemove your old Windows 10 user account picture
setting
Change Windows 10 User Account TypeChange User Folder Name for Windows 10 Microsoft AccountSync Windows 10 Settings - Via Microsoft Account
Set users who can only use specific apps
privacy
Set (Change) Windows 10 Privacy Options Turn Windows 10 Device Location On/Off Allow/Disallow Windows 10 Apps to Use Microphone (On/Off) Turn Windows 10 Apps’ Camera Use On/Off Windows 10 System Camera Set use (on/off) Windows 10 Choose which apps can access your contacts (settings) Allow Windows 10 apps to access call history (on/off) Windows 10 Feedback and diagnostics settings
desktop
Windows 10 desktop-related usage summaryDisplaying the Windows 10 desktopChange the Windows 10 desktop wallpaper (background)Windows 10 Automatically change the desktop wallpaper every dayWindows 10 Change the desktop theme settingsText on the Windows 10 desktop (Text) Resize Windows 10 Customize background and color of Windows 10 desktop Set Windows 10 desktop background to slideshow Set Windows 10 dark mode (on/off) Set Windows 10 night mode (on/off) Off) Set Windows 10 Screen Saver Set Windows 10 Desktop Icons (Show/Hide) Show/Hide Windows 10 Desktop FilesAuto Arrange Windows 10 Desktop Icons (Files)Windows 10 Desktop Icons change (adjust) the display size of
start menu
Customize Windows 10 Start MenuWindows 10 Start Menu - Change Group and Create NewWindows 10 Start Menu SettingsWindows 10 Change Start Menu to Classic (Windows 7) - Classic ShellWindows 10 Simplify Start MenuWindows 10 Well Place used setting icons on the Start menuWindows 10 Start Menu - Organize and set frequently used appsWindows 10 Start menu and action center transparency settings (on/off)Hide “Recommended” on the Windows 10 Start menu Reset (initialize) Windows 10 Start MenuUse Windows 10 Full Screen Start (On/Off) Shrink Windows 10 Start Menu
Quick access menu
taskbar
Windows 10 Taskbar Usage and Settings Summary Windows 10 Automatically Hide the Taskbar Windows 10 Taskbar Coloring (Accent Color) Windows 10 Locking (Fixing) the Taskbar Changing the Position of the Windows 10 Taskbar Customizing Windows 10 Taskbar Buttons ( Small icon, label) Pin/unpin an app to the Windows 10 taskbar Start an app on the Windows 10 taskbar with a shortcut key Place a Windows 10 folder shortcut on the taskbar Place the Windows 10 control panel on the Start taskbar (pin) Windows 10 Virtual desktop - Show all windows on taskbar Windows 10 Select which icons to display in taskbar notification area (Settings) Windows 10 Show/Hide system icons on taskbar Windows 10 Show/Hide touch keyboard icon - Taskbar Windows 10 Hide “Start meeting now” - taskbarHow to add desktop toolbars to Windows 10 taskbarShow/hide weather/news on Windows 10 taskbar
search box
Let’s use the search box on the Windows 10 taskbarHide the search box on the Windows 10 taskbar and set it to an iconWindows 10Change the text in the search boxWindows 10Show/hide the illustration of the search boxWindows 10Windows Rebuild Windows 10 Search Index Adding Folders Excluded from Search
task view, timeline
Windows 10 Task View button to display/switch between apps How to use Windows 10 Timeline
font
Add/remove Windows 10 fontsMake text easier to read with Windows 10 ClearType
screenshot
How to Take Windows 10 ScreenshotsSummaryWindows 10 Change Screenshot DestinationWindows 10 Reset Screenshot NumberWindows 10 Take Screenshots with Shortcut KeysWindows 10 Create Screen Snips with PrintScreen KeyWindows 10 Record (capture) the screen Save screenshots to Windows 10 Dropbox Save screenshots to Windows 10 OneDrive
DO
Summary of how to use Windows 10 Microsoft IMEEnable private mode of Windows 10 IMEWindows 10 Register and add frequently used words
virtual desktop
Create/Switch Windows 10 Virtual Desktops, Move Apps Windows 10 Virtual Desktops - Show All Windows in Taskbar
lock screen
Windows 10 Lock your computer (screen) - Ensuring security while you are away Windows 10 lock screen settings (customization)
tablet mode
Switch between Windows 10 desktop mode and tablet modeWindows 10 tablet mode settings
trash can
Windows 10 Recycle Bin Set Maximum Size (Change) Windows 10 Do Not Move Files to Recycle Bin - Delete FilesWindows 10 Storage Sense - Automatically Delete Recycle Bin and Temporary Files Windows 10 Free Up Disk Space
explorer
How to use Windows 10 ExplorerSummaryRelaunch Windows 10 ExplorerWindows 10 Create a new folderWindows 10 Batch create multiple foldersWindows 10 Rename folders and filesWindows 10 Select all/multiple filesWindows 10 Delete Files/Folders PermanentlyWindows 10 Delete Recent Files/Folders (Clear History)Windows 10 Search Files/FoldersWindows 10 Search Files Inside Compressed Files
Layout/Display
Windows 10 Change Display Layout (Settings) Windows 10 Thumbnail View for Image Files Windows 10 Explorer Details View Windows 10 Reset Folder View - Default
setting
Show/hide Windows 10 file extensionsWindows 10 Copy full path Windows 10 Rename multiple files with sequential numbers Windows 10 Show/hide hidden files/foldersWindows 10 check box Select files using Windows 10 Show previous folders at next sign-in Windows 10 Show full path in title bar
taskbar
shortcut key
quick access
Windows 10 Change Explorer Startup FolderPin/Unpin Windows 10 FoldersWindows 10 Show/Hide Favorite Folders
Quick access toolbar
Customize Windows 10 Quick Access ToolbarAdd/Remove Operations to Windows 10 Quick Access Toolbar
CD-R/DVD
Burn Data to Windows 10 CD-R/DVD Burn Windows 10 ISO File to DVD
action center
OneDrive
hardware
Windows 10 Autoplay Media and DevicesWindows 10 Format USB/SD CardsSafely Remove Windows 10 USB/SD CardsAutoplay Windows 10 USB/SD Cards (On/Off)Mount/Mount Windows 10 ISO Files unmount
keyboard
List of Windows 10 Shortcut Keys (Summary) Windows 10 Change Text Cursor Color and Size Windows 10 CapLock, NumLock Make Beep When Pressing Keys - Switch Key Function Windows 10 Enter Emoji/Emoticon with Keyboard Windows 10 Set Alt + Tab Key BehaviorDisable (Off) Windows 10 Caps Lock KeyWindows 10 Disable (Off) Windows KeyWindows 10 Change Caps Lock Key to Ctrl Key
mouse
Introducing the Windows 10 mouse click barrage tool! Disable the touchpad when using a Windows 10 mouseChange the Windows 10 mouse scroll speedType text with a Windows 10 mouse (on-screen keyboard)Change the size and color of the Windows 10 mouse pointerUse the Windows 10 numeric keypad Windows 10 Missing Mouse Pointer (Show Pointer Location) Windows 10 Swapping Primary Mouse Buttons (Left Handed) Windows 10 Touchpad Usage and Gesture Settings
Bluetooth
Windows 10 Bluetooth On/OffConnect Windows 10 Bluetooth (Wireless) SpeakersWindows 10 Bluetooth OptionsSettingsWindows 10 Bluetooth Disconnect and Unpair Devices
sound
Windows 10 Sound-related usage and settingsWindows 10 Connecting Bluetooth (wireless) speakersConnecting (pairing) AirPods with Windows 10Windows 10 Selecting default speakersWindows 10 Visually displaying audio warningsWindows 10 Set mono audio Windows 10 Use Windows Sonic for Headphones
disk
Windows 10 Check Storage (Disk) Space and UsageCheck Windows 10 Drive (Disk) for ErrorsWindows 10 Disk Cleanup (Remove Unnecessary Files)Windows 10 Drive Write Cache EnableWindows 10 External Disk Drive Writes (high performance) Windows 10 Add/create new volume (partition) Windows 10 extend volume (partition) Windows 10 shrink volume (partition) Windows 10 delete volume (partition) Windows 10 MBR disk ⇔ GPT disk Convert (change) Windows 10 Initialize (format) the added hard disk Windows 10 Change the storage destination for new content (apps, music, images) How to delete Windows 10 and earlier versions (reduce capacity) Change Windows 10 drive letter Create and use a Windows 10 recovery drive
Encryption (BitLocker)
Windows 10 Storage (Disk) Encryption - BitLocker Enabled Windows 10 BitLocker Disabled - Disk Encryption Decrypted Windows 10 BitLocker Recovery Key Confirmation/Display (Microsoft Account) Windows 10 BitLocker Cannot Be Enabled - Recovery Password does not support the input of
device driver
Update Windows 10 Device DriversDisable Automatic Updates for Windows 10 Device Drivers Roll Back Windows 10 Device DriversInstall Windows 10 Nvidia DriversOpen Windows 10 Nvidia Control Panel
battery and power
Windows 10 Power and sleep settings Windows 10 Require password when waking from sleep Windows 10 Change what happens when you press the power button (Settings)
printer
Windows 10 Set Default Printer Windows 10 Change Printer Name Add/Remove Windows 10 Printer Set Windows 10 Printer Not to be Deleted Windows 10 Microsoft Print to PDF Add/Remove Windows 10 Microsoft Print to What to do if PDF cannot be printed or saved
app
Windows 10 Download and Install Windows EssentialsWindows 10 Download and Install iTunesWindows 10 Enable or Disable Windows FeaturesUninstall Windows 10 Desktop AppsCheck Load Status of Windows 10 Apps Force Quit Windows 10 AppsWindows 10 Apps Run Windows 10 in compatibility mode Restrict apps to install Color Windows 10 app title bar (accent color)
Default app
Select (Change) Windows 10 Default Apps Restore (Reset) Windows 10 Default Apps to Default
startup
Auto-launch apps on Windows 10 startup - Register in Startup Windows 10 Auto-launch apps that require admin rights (Startup) Disable Windows 10 app startup
Windows accessories
Capture Windows 10 desktop screen - Snipping ToolWindows 10 step recording tool - record operation procedure using Windows 10 app “Sticky Notes”
Microsoft Edge
map (map)
Windows 10 Offline Maps Download Windows 10 Offline Maps (Maps) Settings
tried it
I tried using the Windows 10 application “Mail” I tried using the Windows 10 application “People (address book)” I tried using the Windows 10 application “Calculator” - scientific calculator, converterUsing the Windows 10 application “Alarm & Clock” I tried using the Windows 10 handwriting input note application “Windows Journal” I tried using the Windows 10 application “Calendar”
Microsoft Store
Check Windows 10 Microsoft Store settingsAutomatically update Windows 10 Microsoft Store apps
browser
Windows 10 Set Default Web BrowserInstall Windows 10 Internet ExplorerUninstall (Remove) Windows 10 Internet ExplorerInstall Windows 10 Google Chrome
PowerToys
Download and install Windows 10 PowerToysStart Windows 10 PowerToys automaticallyUpdating to the latest version of Windows 10 PowerToysWindows 10 PowerToys Batch resize multiple imagesWindows 10 PowerToys Shortcut Keys・Display Windows 10 PowerToys command launcher Lock Windows 10 PowerToys window to front
Skype
Install Windows 10 Skype for WindowsSign in and set up Windows 10 Skype for Windows
iCloud
Install iCloud for Windows
