Can't delete Desktop Icons with a right click

Nisko,

Did you have any luck on the context menu issue after a Repair Install with an In-place Upgrade?



The Microsoft Account (MSA) and the Local account can get confusing. We're in the same boat there.

Is the passsword you are entering into the login screen when you start the computer the one for your Microsoft account?

It is my understanding that to add someone to your 'family' you need to sign in to Windows with a Microsoft account.


When you open File Explorer > This PC > Windows (C) > Users, do you see two folders with the name of your accounts? If not, can you show us what you see there.

Nisko,

I hate the thought of a clean install since I have so many programs, settings, pointers, etc.

A Reset where you remove everything is second best to a clean install. It automates the process, and is worth considering. However, a clean install that clears the hard drive is best.

Keep in mind that one of those 100+ programs may be the culprit causing the context menu issue!!!
You may want to consider bringing back programs slowly, and over time, to see if there are any performance changes after each. Any negative effect of a program installation can be rolled back by either uninstalling it, or by using System Restore.

Some of the programs you want to reinstall may be available here: Ninite - Install or Update Multiple Apps at Once
Have heard about this program, but have never used it. Maybe someone here has.


You mentioned having 3 drives that are used for backups. Does the program used to create the images have some sort of option to make an image of the programs so you can move them to a new install?

Also, how about the option of using two drives, one for the system, and one for programs and data?

I am just tossing in some thoughts for your consideration.

Someone in these forums has probably come across a solution. Hopefully they will jump in with suggestions and a way to accomplish the task at hand.

I use Ninite all the time when building or rebuilding systems. Highly recommended! Judging from the accounts showing from the OP a couple of posts back, he's a sysadmin, and will probably find it quite helpful.
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Nisko,

Have read about a way to transfer programs using an image, however, have not used programs of that nature. I think it was EaseUS Todo, but not sure.

I was just writing down some thoughts, but, would not be able to help you in the movement of the programs. Neither do I know the consequence of moving the Users file to the Data drive.


BTW, do you have any image made before the context menu problems began? That would save some work!