Questions tagged [desktop]
The part of a graphical user interface upon which other elements like icons, windows, toolbars or widgets are placed. For questions about software that provides this interface (like Gnome or KDE), use the [desktop-environments] tag. For questions about non-portable personal computers, use the [desktop-computer] tag.
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Force minimize all windows and show the desktop
I'm having problems with minimizing all windows in Windows 7, including the ones that cannot be minimized.
When some of windows that cannot be minimized are opened (primarily children dialogue ...
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VLC is unable to show desktop: open of `screen://' failed
$vlc screen://
produces the following error:
core input error: open of `screen://' failed
I run
OS: Ubuntu artful x86_64
Kernel: 4.13.0-36-generic
DE: XFCE
WM: Xfwm4
I intend to livestream my PC ...
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What is the difference between build id and serial number?
My serial number and build ID are completely different. Since my computer has been doing strange things (even after reset) what should I use to identify my desktop (HP) when I call support?
Moreover, ...
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Windows - Icons leaving a blank colmn
I just got a new monitor for my Windows 10 machine, when I try to arrange my icons with fit to grid enabled it leaves a blank column like this:
If I try to drag anything into that blank space where ...
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Remove `Set as desktop background` option? [duplicate]
Using Windows 8.1. If I need to change the desktop, I can right-click the desktop, select Personalise then Desktop Background in the lower left. This is fine because the background is usually set once ...
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Windows Admintrator/Access Right Issue
My newly installed computer has some access right or administrative right issue. Due to this issue, I need always click Yes/Allow button, this is annoying.
My Window Account is Administrator and it ...
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Desktop effects like Compiz for MacOS
Is there a possibility in MacOs to add desktop effects? Like screen raining or a wall of fire which eats a window when you click "minimize".
Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QokOwvPxrE
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All icons on Windows 10 desktop moved to the top of screen
Due to unconscious clicking some buttons on keyboard I damaged my desktop - all icons moved to the top of screen. When I try to drag it down they are pulled to the top automatically. Also two options ...
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Suspending one virtual desktop in Windows 10?
I usually work at the same computer as I watch tv series, play videogames... I like using separate virtual desktops for these things to mantain order, as my browser instances tend to have more than ...
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how to find deleted viber messages on PC
I use both viber on smartphone (android) and in PC. I deleted some messages in chats from my phone. Then I extracted viber.db on my PC and using DB browser for SQLite tried to find those deleted ...
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Desktop Icons have checkboxes and xes : Windows 10
Today, mysteriously, the desktop icons on my windows 10 machine
have gray "x" and green checkboxes as an overlay. The state of
the overlay seems to flip randomly from time to time.
WTF?
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Putting taskbar position on TOP cuts off bottom of programs
So this is a very strange and fairly irritating issue I have with Windows 10. On my primary monitor, with the taskbar positioned on top; certain parts of my programs often get cut off and overflow ...
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TaskBar not synced with TaskBar folder Windows 10
My Taskbar is not displaying all the shortcuts I have set in Windows 10. I have a picture below which shows my Taskbar Folder with many shortcuts in it but my taskbar only displaying Chrome (Skype ...
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Blue screen error after replacing CMOS battery
I have two problems with my desktop.
1. CMOS battery down hence date and time reset every time after PC shutdown.
2. Display does not appear with beep sound.
I have tried by removing RAM and ...
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Windows 10 ethernet not working; Windows troubleshooter says modem issue
My wife's Windows 10 desktop has been having intermittent issues with the wired Ethernet lately where nothing loads, pings fail, and eventually it "just works" again some time later. I've ruled out ...
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How do I change my desktop folders from having addition characters per line?
A few weeks ago I had an issue with copying a folder to my external hard drive, and I solved it by deleting this file with desktop.plist at the end of the file name.
It solved my problem, but now on ...
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How can I bring a window to the front?
I switch windows from using the Windows + Tab key, but the application I switch to sometimes stays behind the current window (say Chrome). However, in the taskbar, the selected application is Outlook.
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Remote desktop only connecting to some computers within a network
I've been having some issues with Remote Desktop Connections, and I can't seem to find an answer after googling and looking through previous threads. Hoping to hear everyone's thoughts on what I may ...
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why is my desktop appear so pixelated
I just setup my brand new PC installed all the drivers.
but the desktop font looks really weird. and I am not sure if this is Windows issue or Monitor issue or Graphics Card issue.
I googled some ...
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Determine state of Show Desktop in Windows 7
Show Desktop performs two actions - either minimising open windows, or reopening the ones that weren't minimised. Is there any way to find out (via a script preferably) what state it's in - whether ...
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After a restart I boot into blackscreen with cursor
I have windows 10 64bit for quite a while now.
My system suddenly restarted to apply an update (which I dont know of its specifics). After that windows loads on the logon screen I type my password, ...
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How can I adjust the length at which shortcut text is truncated?
Currently it looks like this:
But I want it to look like this:
Does anyone know how I can do this?
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Desktop background image from a website?
Is it possible that desktop background image automatically comes from a website?
For example, I want to have my desktop image from http://xkcd.com/ homepage?
There is a discussion on how to get the ...
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Automatically recognize desktop background image has changed
For many years now, I've had a program that runs every night that generates an image that I use as my desktop background.
In the various flavors of Linux I've run, simply replacing the image file I ...
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Computer turns on in repair shop but won't turn on at home
When I take it to a shop they are able to test it on the bench and even turned it on using my power cord and monitor. But when I take it home, the light and fan come on for a few seconds before ...
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Windows 10, user with different font-size rearrange other user's desktop icon
I have this problem with Windows 10:
I have one user with font size at 150% and other with standard dimension.
When the user with greater font-size logs on, the icon on the desktop of the other user ...
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linux - shutdown from mate only logs out (back to display manager)
I am using Linux Mint Debian Edition 2 with MATE desktop, and I upgraded it to Debian testing repository.
When I press Shutdown or Restart from within MATE desktop, it only logs out, and goes back to ...
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Windows 10 shortcut icons are messed up
I recently encountered a problem with my Windows 10.
My shortcuts are using a different symbol (the down left corner of the shortcut) other than the normal shortcut symbol. The symbol changes from ...
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Windows 10: How to make File downloaded to Desktop appears as last
When I download a file and set the destination to my Desktop, the file appears before all my shortcuts, even before "This PC". I want the file to appear as the last icon. Any tips?
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Files appear when I try to attach from Desktop
I'm using Windows 7 and Internet Explorer. There are 4 folders and a .pdf file on my desktop. When I login to gmail.com, create a new email and click attach, the window that shows my desktop shows ...
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Installing video card with on-board VGA output fried
I have a desktop system, around 7 years old. I was using it until last month without any problem. After a short circuit in my power extension board my desktop's video output has stopped working, along ...
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Control Cooler Master HAF X lights from Linux OS?
I have a Cooler Master HAF X Blue and you can turn the fans on or off by opening up the case and clicking some buttons.
Is there any way to control these lights from within the operating system (...
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Lost desktop in Kali 2
I'm using kali 2 on a USB stick. I tried to install my favourite desktop environment cinnamon but something went wrong :-(
first I installed the cinnamon environment by
apt-get install kali-...
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windows 7, prob with Lenova
I keep getting a message from Lenova that I am running out of disk space on my Lenova Recovery. They suggest deleting files from my Recycle Bin....not the desk top icon, but the one containing all my ...
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Disable the overheat guard of the cpu (Sensor defect)
So I think that my CPU sensor is defect, let me explain why. The pc is shutting down instantly, even in idle. Some programs like speedfan show that my cpu has more than 80°C . It has a really big ...
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How fix Windows10 doesn't remember windows position on desktop
It's the first time(in all Windows versions) that I notice this BIG problem.
Windows on desktop(except Chrome) continue to open in a different position without remember the last one.
A fix?
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Run/Debug in Android studio on OSX in fullscreen mode always switch desktop
I am facing a rather frustrating behaviour when I'm running an android app or simple unit tests. I use Android Studio 1.3 in fullscreen mode on OSX 10.10.4 and every time I start the app or tests it ...
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Proper GTK environment without desktop environment
I'm using Xmonad on archlinux, without a desktop environment installed. I managed to set the Numix theme for GTK2 with this ~/.gtkrc-2.0
gtk-icon-theme-name="Numix"
gtk-theme-name="Numix"
and GTK3 ...
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Newly made desktop will not turn on
I just finished building my first desktop. I have plugged everything in (or so I think) and when I go to turn it on for an instant the light on my cpu's cooler turns on and all the fans in the case ...
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Desktop Internet Explorer won't open in Windows 8 on Microsoft Surface Pro 3
I have a Microsoft Surface Pro 3 running windows 8.1. Internet Explorer works in the touch mode but even though the desktop mode is running, I can't navigate to it. It shows as an icon on the taskbar ...
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Desktop PSU won't turn on after being turned off or unplugged, but flicking the PSU switch fixes it
(apologies if the wrong board)
I have a new desktop computer I built, with all new parts (except for the case).
For some reason, if I unplug/replug it in, or turn the PSU switch off for more than ...
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How do I use the PC's headset for smartphone calls, when connected through USB?
When my smartphone (Nokia 500) is connected to the desktop (Win7 x64) though USB, I want the smartphone audio to default to the PC headset for calls.
How do I do that?
Thanks.
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Application to force a window clickthrough until a hotkey is pressed
Is there a way, or application, to allow a window (Such as CMD) to become transparent and click-through until a certain configurable hot-key is pressed?
Details
Open CMD
Enable click-through and ...
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Alt+tab: How do I get the desktop to behave the same way as other windows?
It is not uncommon for me to switch between my desktop and a single window rapidly (don't ask :p), and I always use Alt+Tab to switch between two windows. However, for some reason, the desktop is ...
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Why does desktop stay visible when Explorer process exits?
I've always wondered what subsystem in Windows is responsible for displaying desktop background image and icons even when the Windows Explorer process is not working.
The common scenario is that some ...
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"Unable to decrypt password" in Remote Desktop Connection Manager v2.2
I can log in as the administrator and access the servers just fine but the problem shows when I try to log as a user - then I get that message:
Unable to decrypt password
How can I fix it? Doing as ...
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Go to the Desktop on my Mac [duplicate]
I really want to go to my desktop on my Mac to find files. I'm new to the Mac, so I have been minimizing other windows to get there.
What's the secret key combo?
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Delayed Boot Time & Memory/RAM Issues
I have an older Gateway GT5662, I'm having two specific issues that I think are related. I'll explain each separately and hopefully someone has come across this before.
Break down of booting issue ...
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Strange display issue occurring after a prior Internal disk error
One day I started my computer, it opened regularly, but the crashed, reading: "Internal disk error".
I had encountered this problem before, and it turned out to be due to a faulty hard drive, but now ...
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What are those white circles on the desktop in Gnome 3?
I have Fedora 20 with GNOME 3.10.2.
On the desktop background (i.e. where the wallpaper is), there are five small white circles centered at the very bottom of the screen. The first is filled, the ...