Performed Repair Install but still have some various issues

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  1. Posts : 1,033
    Windows 10 Pro
       #1

    Performed Repair Install but still have some various issues


    I'd like to address them one by one so I don't get confused:

    First issue: I cannot delete a Desktop icon by right clicking on it. After a few seconds after right clicking on the icon in question, my Desktop disappears - then reappears with the icon I tried to delete still there. In order to delete it, I have to go to Computer>Desktop - and delete it from that list. I also can't rename Desktop icons. The same thing happens. Also, there is one specific icon I can't remove by any method! Recommendations, please?
    Last edited by Nisko; 12 Jul 2017 at 21:05.
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  2. Posts : 5,442
    Windows 11 Home
       #2

    Nisko said:
    First issue: I cannot delete a Desktop icon by right clicking on it. After a few seconds after right clicking on the icon in question, my Desktop disappears - then reappears with the icon I tried to delete still there. In order to delete it, I have to go to Computer>Desktop - and delete it from that list. I also can't rename Desktop icons.
    1. option: It might be, that active desktop is ON. Run CMD as admin and copy/paste:
    Code:
    reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v "ForceActiveDesktopOn" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f
    reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v "NoActiveDesktop" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f
    reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v "NoActiveDesktopChanges" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f
    reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer" /v "DesktopProcess" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f
    reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v "SeparateProcess" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f
    2. option: Some installed shell extension might be interfering.

    Download http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/shexview.html

    Go to - Options - Select Hide all Microsoft extensions

    Edit - Select All - then - File - Disable Selected Items.

    Check, if it did anything. If not, you can re-enable all.

    Nisko said:
    Also, there is one specific icon I can't remove by any method! Recommendations, please?
    Try Unlocker or LockHunter.
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  3. Posts : 7,254
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
       #3

    If you're still having issues, I would consider a clean format install.
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  4. Posts : 16,781
    Windows 10 Home x64 Version 22H2 Build 19045.4170
       #4

    Nisko,

    If you're still having issues, I would consider going to the computer / display card maker and installing the latest version of the display driver. Whilst this might not be the cause of the problem in your particular case, odd behaviour like this can be caused by display drivers so it is worth trying.

    Installing the latest version is more thorough than using Device manager to check for updates because it will overwrite any corruption to the existing driver.

    If your computer / display card is no longer supported in Windows 10 then you can try experimenting with the latest versions for Windows 7 / 8 but there would be no guarantee of success.

    Denis
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  5. Posts : 7,871
    Windows 11 Pro 64 bit
       #5

    I suggest you create a new account and see if that has problems. If that works, then your original account profile may be corrupt and you will need to move your files to the new account. There is a forum tutorial on this.
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  6. Posts : 1,033
    Windows 10 Pro
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Will I lose any programs - or anything else? I have never heard of this procedure - but, if it fixes my problem, I'll do it. Thank you for responding.
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  7. Posts : 4,594
    Windows 10 Pro
       #7

    No, you are just creating another account, you are not uninstalling a program or deleting data.
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  8. Posts : 1,033
    Windows 10 Pro
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Please tell me how to find that forum tutorial (how to move files to a new account). I've looked but I know I'm not looking in the right place or the right way. I need to learn how to do this. Please explain. Thank you.

    BTW, I still want to learn how to find specific tutorials - but changing accounts didn't help my issue. Could you make another suggestion? I'll try anything to fix this issue without having to do a clean install. I just have too many programs and settings.
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  9. Posts : 5,442
    Windows 11 Home
       #9

    Steve C said:
    I suggest you create a new account and see if that has problems.
    You should try this first. If the new user account will work, you can try moving it.

    Add User Account in Windows 10 Windows 10 User Accounts Tutorials


    I can not find the tutorial either, but this is close enough.

    http://www.techbout.com/fix-corrupt-...ndows-10-9139/
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  10. Posts : 1,033
    Windows 10 Pro
    Thread Starter
       #10

    I've tried a new account and that didn't work. FYI: I have also tried a Repair Install. I'm 72 years old and, by the time I get all my programs loaded into a clean install, I won't be in this world anymore - and I'll lose my business which depends heavily on my computer - and I depend heavily on the income. If no one in this forum can help, I'll have to call Microsoft support (I hate to do that)! Thanks for all your help. Perhaps you have some other ideas?
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