Questions tagged [windows-10]
Software specifically for Windows 10. Please tag with [windows] instead unless your question involves functions specific to Windows 10.
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Why don't I see the option to make voice / video calls on WhatsApp Web Application on laptop? [migrated]
I use WhatsApp Web version 2.2310.5 which I downloaded from the web (which is why Modify option is blacked out). I can access it from settings, and view it from my Taskbar.
I used to get the option ...
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Any recommendation for Image comparison tool?
Basically I compresss images to reduce sizes, but for JPEG this will lead to quality loss.
For now, I open Windows photo viewer twice, one for original images and one for compressed one, maximize the ...
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Is there a non-legacy application for Windows to read Xdebug profiling files ("cachegrind")?
I've installed Xdebug with PHP on Windows 10. It produces a bunch of files named things like: cachegrind.out.2693358
The Xdebug website links to an old software called QCacheGrind (KCacheGrind) ...
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How to Repair the Corrupted Data & Make it Readable? [closed]
I Corrupted my data by taking out the
SD card (which was Adopted as internal storage)multiple times
without
'EJECT'
/ Unmount
Since adopting SD card as internal storage encrypted the card to be used ...
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Free Screenrecording Software for Windows with Area Selection and User-Input Visualization
I'm searching for a free (preferably open source) video recording software with the following specs:
Works 100% offline
Runs on Windows 10
Allows me to capture an area of the screen instead of the ...
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Opening a TCP port and returning an HTTP error
I need a gratis tool for Windows which opens a specific TCP port (configurable, e.g. Port 80) and returns an HTTP error code (configurable, e.g. HTTP 503).
It must have a command line version. It ...
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Software for clearing out notifications
I'm looking for some software setting or utility that can clear windows notifications after a set amount of time (or maybe some other rules if that's possible)
I have a problem where notifications ...
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Library to do 2D image manipulation
I'm looking for a 2D image manipulation library for C++, ideally something modern which uses C++20.
Requirements:
works on Windows 10 (support for Windows filenames, mainly)
works with Visual Studio ...
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Battery charged alarm in windows 10 that overrides full screen chrome?
I'm currently using "battery percentage icon" application from microsoft office store. But when I'm on full screen (eg: youtube on chrome on full screen or watching any videos in browser in ...
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What software can I use to control / remote desktop a raspberry pi from windows
It is getting tiresome to switch HDMI connectors on one of my monitors between my windows desktop and raspberry pi. It also confuses Windows.
I am looking for something like TeamViewer, so that I can ...
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Backup software that backs up on file modification
I'm looking for (ideally free) software that can perform the same functions as Google's previous Backup & Sync software (now called Google Drive for desktop), except that instead of backing up to ...
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Overlay which can rearrange the way a window is rendered?
This is a read-only window which display data.
I want the red box go right, and the blue box to go left, when it's being displayed in real time.
Is there some software that can define two sub-regions, ...
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Windows tool to trigger Shutdown/Sleep based on fan failure or excess temperature
My laptop's fan sometimes stops working, but works after shutdown/sleep.
I'm looking for a software that will shutdown/sleep my PC if the fan has stopped working or if the PC's temperature exceeds ...
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See the current charging speed on Windows 10 for MSI laptops
I am looking for a program that can show the current charging speed on Windows 10 for MSI laptops.
Running powercfg /batteryreport in cmd.exe doesn't give the info directly (one has to do the math ...
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What is a modern Internet Cafe software for Windows 10/11?
I am looking for cyber cafe software that can run 10 machines, it can be free or paid, but must work for Windows 10 and 11.
Required features:-
Time slot based (30 minute intervals or failing that, ...
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Looking for a very specific Firewall (Win 10)
Let me explain what I'm looking for:
I'm currently using Eset Internet Security.
Eset firewall has a quirk: When set to "Interactive mode" whenever a new application tries to establish a ...
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Software to capture serial port and provide message via http API
I'm searching for a solution to capture a local COM port and provide the messages via http requests to external applications on Windows 10.
I think I could cobble something usable together in 2 hours ...
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Any software that can be used to easily add comments to any folder and file within Windows File explorer?
Is there any software that can be used to add comments to any folder and file type within the Windows file explorer? Using the built in functionality of Windows, very few of my file types seem to ...
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Backup then restore PC 1:1
I want a program or a method to fully backup PC (registry, all C-drive files), then restore to that point without any new files created or software installed. Now I know windows backup does similar ...
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Which software can help me execute commands on a remote Windows machine without opening the command prompt on the remote machine?
The title says everything. I am looking for a TeamViewer like software which allows me to run commands on the remote machine without needing to start command prompt on the remote machine.
I am not ...
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Windows 10 and multiple virtual desktops with different icons on each desktop?
I want the ability to have multiple virtual desktops I can switch between and have different icons on the desktop and wallpapers on each of them. E.g. "Development" where I have all my ...
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How to display multiple simultaneous pictures (incl. animated gifs) as a screen saver or slide show window?
I have a vast collection of memes, animated gifs and other pictures like tidbits I would like to display randomly as a screen saver (or as a slide show that I can snap to a windows screen quadrant).
I ...
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Is there a way to display any app in "windowed fullscreen mode"?
Is there a way to display any app (that has a fullscreen mode) in "windowed fullscreen mode"? What I'm after is to be able to "maximize" an app and move/resize it. Take VLC for ...
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Good Antivirus / Malware / Ransomware with no ads, free or paid
I am currently using AVG paid on Windows 10 (Multiple Device Sub). I am tired of constantly getting hit with ads to buy their other services! Is there a good antivirus, free or paid, that offers ...
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Small program that disables Windows 11 upgrade cleanly and quickly so users can stay on Windows 10?
Is there a program that quickly and easily disables the Windows 11 upgrade so that users can stay locked into Windows 10 indefinitely?
The gpedit/registry options are a little bit laborious and I'm ...
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How to block read access of specific applications to a Windows folder (or to whitelist apps for read access)?
I want to allow read access to Windows folders to specific applications and deny read for all the others preferable using a free solution.
The preferred workflow would be:
Block all applications to ...
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Is there an app that can scan all running processes in windows and tell which ones are not well-known?
I am wondering if I can scan my running processes/apps in windows and find out which ones are not well-known.
A list of unknown running processes/apps should be listed.
Note: the app should NOT turn ...
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Portable File Explorer alternative for Windows 10 that uses its own thumbnail cache?
I am looking for a File Explorer alternative that is:
Portable.
Generates its own thumbnails cache, separate from the Windows 10 native thumbnails cache.
Stores said thumbnails preferably in its own ...
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System Tray Microphone Meter
Before I go out of my way to make one myself I would like to know if anyone knows of one that already exists... I'm willing to buy the application, it doesn't have to be free.
I'm looking for a ...
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Cross-platform remote desktop with video streaming
I'm looking for a remote desktop software with the following features:
client cross-platform (Windows 10 and Ubuntu 20.04 at least), the "server" (my side) should support at least Ubuntu 20....
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Free OpenVPN client with per-app split tunneling
Pretty much what the title and tags say. GUI preferred, text configs fine. May agree to an alternative to OpenVPN as long as it has free servers and resulting ping of less than say 300 ms. (This ...
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Alternative to spacedesk
Goal: extending the screen of a laptop on another laptop.
I'm looking for an alternative free software to spacedesk in order to connect two laptops (the first one with windows 10, the second one with ...
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Adding comments/notes to windows10 files/folders
I want to find an tool that would let me assign comments/notes to (any) files/folders. Preferably it can integrate itself to the right click menu and isn't janky (for example, if it creates a new file ...
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Is there a backup software that emulates Windows 10 File History?
I'm not finding any software that emulates the File History of Windows 10.
I have 10 folders, with many subfolders and evermore files in it. Some files change frequently, some infrequently. I need to ...
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Reliable software for ESC/POS thermal printer (USB interface)
I installed the printer driver, but the manufacturer didn't provide much in the way of SDK or API. They assumed that the printer will only be used with a USB printer software POS, but I want to print ...
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software that shows a kind of “history” of actions or changes after opening a certain program
Ok, it's confusing, I hope I explained well. example: when a video game is started for the first time, a "saved games" folder is created somewhere in the /appdata folder. Then I want to know ...
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Mount HFS+ for free (even readonly) for more than 10 days on Windows
I'd love to mount (even read-only) an external HFS+ filesystem for Windows for more than 10 days:
MacDrive has 5 days trial and Paragon HFS+ has a 10 days trial.
I tried jhfsplus but it does not ...
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reverse SHIFT button for numbers keys in windows 10
I'm tired of holding shift everytime i use numbers keys (top one, not keypad) to put symbols like ! or @ or % and others). Is it possible to reverse it, so one i hold shift and press 1 it prints 1 and ...
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Changing keystroke access priority in Microsoft Windows
When one input a keystroke (or a combination of keystrokes) on Microsoft Windows, the keystroke is sent to one or several programs, sequentially. For example, the keystroke may be first sent to ...
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Apply my preferred settings on new Windows installation
When I install a new PC from scratch (either personal or by the company), I find myself changing a lot of settings each time, like
turn off indexing on drives
disable the search box in the task bar
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Windows remote monitoring tool that runs as a service
I have a Windows 10 PC that may be infected with malware, possibly with a Trojan. Various scans with antivirus programs and extensive analysis have not yet delivered a conclusive result.
So far, it is ...
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Need two mouse pointers on Windows 10
Update: We are having this need now also for Windows 11
You know this concept from your car driving lessons: You have your steering wheel and your pedals and mirrors and the instructor has got his own ...
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Windows 10 - gratis app to keep touchpad always active
New laptop. It seems that a double tap can en/dis-able the touchpad.
Theoretically. In practice, I want it constantly enabled, but while my palm accidentally brushing against it disables it, double ...
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Integrated Windows 10 Explorer and Shell replacement
What are some Windows Explorer replacements like Dopus or Total Commander that also completely replace Windows Shell, so the Windows Explorer isn't used anywhere at all?
For instance, if you ever ...
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Software to limit screen area available for programs running in full screen mode
I have rather specific request that may even look absurd. I believe it is not, though. I'd like Windows 10 taskbar to be always visible even if some program goes full screen (or to be able to see ...
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Email client for visually impaired on Windows 10
Several web-browsers are getting better at allowing visually impaired to change settings (i.e. increasing font and resizing frames based on responsive design), but for e-mail clients there seems to be ...
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Program to copy an installed program from one windows PC to another
I am seeking a - preferably gratis - program to copy (only) a single installed program from one windows PC to another. I am not interested in copying all apps & settings, just a single program.
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WebVPN Software for HTTP tunnel for Windows environment
I need to use an HTTP service out of my office, usually I use a standard VPN (like OpenVpn) but, considering that I will use only HTTP service, I would like to have a Web-VPN so I can use only my ...
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Miracast projecting software (not drivers) for Windows 10?
I am looking into possibilities to project my Windows 10 laptop desktop over Miracast.
My laptop has Intel(R) HD Graphics 3000 card; typically it is said:
https://community.intel.com/t5/Graphics/intel-...
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What RDP program would you recommend as a KVM replacement (with drive sharing) but separate screens?
I am looking for a Windows 10 compatible RDP program (i.e. not X11/VNC based) to allow one laptop to act as a KVM for another. (I looked at the list of RDP software on Wikipedia, but most seemed to ...
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