Windows 10: How do I stop Microsoft from making changes on my computers?

Every time I reboot one of my computers, microsoft comes in and changes my default programs to programs I DO NOT WANT.How do I block this?

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Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
Step 1:
Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.

Step 2:
I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
3. Select add someone else on this PC.
4. Enter a user name and hit next.
5. Click on Finish.
6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.

Step 3:
It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.

 

forgot then changed Microsoft account password

Hi,

Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

I would suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

• Try disconnecting the cable from the Internet:

• • If there is a Wi-Fi icon on the sign-in screen, click it and go to Airplane mode.
    
  • If there is a wired connection, disconnect the wire.
  • If sign-in is successful, let us know in the comments!
  • Also, we can then change to a local account, restart, and re-connect to the MSA.
    
  • If this works, please let us know!

2. Try sign-in on another device (phone or PC) via the
https://account.microsoft.com
page.

• If the sign-in is unsuccessful, stop and handle it like any other password issue.
  
• If sign-in is successful there, don’t try resetting/changing the password, continue to the next step.

3. Try using the On-Screen Keyboard to sign in on the PC.

4. If that fails, make sure the PC is connected to the Internet (the connection icon should be visible in the lower right).

Thank you.

 

Stopping computer

Hi Jean,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



In order to get clarity on the issue, it would be great if you can reply with the details requested below:

• When you say, “I make the order stop” how are you stopping the programs?
  
• Are you referring to “Restart/Shutdown anyway” option while turning off the computer?
  

You may want to check the settings mentioned below and see if that helps:



Disable Fast Startup:



If Fast Startup is enabled on the computer, I would suggest you to try disabling Fast Startup and check. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows + R, to open
   Run dialog box.
   
2. Type control and click on
   OK.
   
3. Click on Power Options.
   
4. Click on Choose what the power buttons do, and click
   Change settings that are currently unavailable.
   
5. Clear the checkbox for Turn on fast startup.
   
6. Click Save changes
   

Disable Hibernation:



Also, if you have enabled Hibernation, let’s try disabling Hibernation and check:

1. Type command prompt in the search bar.
   
2. Right click on the command prompt icon and select Run as administrator.
   
3. Now, paste the following command and hit Enter:
   powercfg /hibernate off.
   

For more information on disabling Hibernation, see
How to disable and re-enable hibernation on a computer that is running Windows.



If the issue persists, please reply us with detailed information on the issue to help you further.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator