Windows 10

Windows Update Blocked By Avira

Dear Computer Lady, I have Window 10, that I keep updated regularly. I have Avast AV. This latest win 10 update will not ‘take’ because “some apps need to be uninstalled’, and shows Avira AV. I can find absolutely no trace of it in my files, or in add/remove. I have no knowledge of ever […]

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The Right Way To Import Favorites From IE to Edge

Dear Computer Lady, I am trying to import my favorites from internet explorer to edge but I have been trying for 2 weeks and I can’t figure it out. I’ve tried all the directions on the computer but i still have no luck. Can you please help me, I hate to bother you because I […]

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Password Protect Folders in Windows 10

Dear Computer Lady, How do I password protect folders in windows 10? I enjoy reading your newsletters and have combed your website but I cannot figure out how to do this. Thank you for your help, David

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How To Use a Wired Connection as a Hotspot

Dear Computer Lady, I work in a building made most of concrete block. The WiFi here is horrible. My area doesn’t get a signal and I have to go out of my office and down the hall to get a signal. I do however have a wired connection that connects to my desktop connection. Is […]

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How To Disable The Windows 10 Password

Dear Computer Lady, I’ve been a subscriber to your news letter for several years and this is the first time I’ve had to contact you. I use Windows 10 home on my HP laptop. Out of the blue, I suddenly need to use a password to log onto my computer. I didn’t remember even setting […]

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Organizing The Windows 10 Document Index

Dear Computer Lady, First a huge Thank You for the help you’ve done for a lot of people, especially me even when I did not send the original question. I have a problem with the Windows 10 file or document index. There are headings of OneDrive, Quick access, This PC and one with my given […]

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Does Windows 10 Security Suffice?

Dear Computer Lady, I just purchased a new Dell Computer with Windows 10. From what I have read Windows 10 has a good anti-virus program included. Do I need anything else or will this suffice? I regularly read your column in The Weekly Sentinel online. I see on the page you had a ad for […]

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How To Resize Start Menu Tiles

Dear Computer Lady, I am a long-time reader of your wonderful newsletter, which continues to give me absolutely great info.  My question is about Windows 10: I have pinned many programs to my start menu in the tile section, but there are too many items and they won’t all display because there’s no room, so […]

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The Easy Way To Protect Your Windows 10 Computer With A Password

Dear Computer Lady, I have Windows 10 on my computer and right now, it is not password protected. How do I add a password to my computer? Thanks, Janet

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Stop Automatic Windows Updates

Dear Computer Lady, Is it possible at this point in time to return to a previous version of Windows? I upgraded from Windows 7 about 6 months ago. What I have read on line is that Microsoft has made it impossible. Also it seems to be impossible to stop “automatic” updates. Do you know if […]

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