I used Install as a Desktop App Using Edge (option 1).

I Googled for Create Shortcut in Chrome. It's now under Save and Share in the menu. :chuckle:

I see you had the app installed to the desktop. I just installed it using the instructions found here and there was an option for a desktop shortcut that looks like this

How to Install Google Maps...

Just came across this article. Might be worth a look:

How to Fix "The User Profile Service Failed the Logon" in Windows 10

I changed my Recycle Bin icons to custom icons a long time ago. My registry looks like this (no App ID). I wonder if resetting to default would do it.

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I've been coming to this site for many years and have always found the regulars here to be knowledgeable, helpful, and respectful people. And then you came along. I've been watching your...

In Microsoft Edge, click Settings => System and performance. Under System, also toggle off Continue running backgrounds extensions and apps when Microsoft Edge is closed

I see you have Win 10 Pro. Is it possible you disabled the camera in Group Policy?

Never noticed that. I use Open Shell and created desktop shortcuts to everything I use regularly. I open the Win 10 Start Menu maybe once or twice a year. :chuckle:

Open the folders.

Here's one (Fx Sound folder) open on mine:

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs

Make sure to show hidden files

The only issue I've ever encountered with not having a recovery partition is that Microsoft Defender Offline Scan won't run without it

You have to sign out then back in to see most changes. You should see this at the bottom left:

I've not used advchanger. You could try Winaero or Brink's tut here:
Change Default System Font in Windows 10

Just realized you said font size, not font name. Winaero allows you to change it for...

I think the only answer that's going to satisfy you is to put your laptop in one of these every time you leave it unattended.

I've used APO Equalizer and FxSound (it's what I use now). I second the vote for FxSound. It's quite good and easy to use.

No offense taken. :-)

I don't use Edge much myself. Use Firefox and the Bookmarks Toolbar and Other Bookmarks folders. Also, I don't pin web sites to the taskbar, just apps. I was just answering what I thought was the...

Just tried doing this in Edge and I think I got what you're looking for.
1) go to the web site you want to pin to the taskbar (10 Forums, CNN etc)
2) click the 3 dots at top right and choose More...

I have two logon names, my first name and Dad. They are listed in order of the last one I used and that's the one that appears by default next time I go to log on.

I fixed it! Downloaded the Lenovo Vantage app and asked it to update everything. It updated the bios and uefi settings are back. Deleted the app when I was done. :-)

Well, I'm off to bed so will look at these tomorrow.

Thanks again Ghot, really appreciate you're help.

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Well, I've tried everything I can think of. F1, F2 etc, Function...

Tried 2-3 times, didn't work. I also had a boot to bios shortcut that worked on the other laptop but not this one. Screen flashes briefly then nothing.

Oh well, as I said, I don't absolutely need...

Yeah, F1 worked on my other machine but neither F1 or F2 work one this one. I tried every other F key as well. Nothing. Fast start up is disabled so that's not the cause.

My Lenovo T430s bit the dust so I'm using my wife's until I get a new laptop. It's the same model. I switched her SSD out for mine so essentially it's my stuff for now. Odd issue though. I cannot...

About that first link ... hmmm ...