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On your desktop PC it appears as if you're using a laptop.

On your desktop PC it appears as if you're using a laptop.

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Jan_Damz
Member
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12-21-2023, 10:08 PM
#1
Hello. My setup has a desktop computer, but I’m not very familiar with tech. The issue is that it appears as a laptop in the settings and the name starts with “LAPTOP.” When I log into my Microsoft account, it lists it as a laptop. There are different power modes like sleep when plugged in and battery saving. I also have touchscreen features, and sometimes I get an alert that the touch mousepad is disconnected. Can I adjust any settings to make it recognized as a desktop? Edited May 3, 2022 by Schnappi
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Jan_Damz
12-21-2023, 10:08 PM #1

Hello. My setup has a desktop computer, but I’m not very familiar with tech. The issue is that it appears as a laptop in the settings and the name starts with “LAPTOP.” When I log into my Microsoft account, it lists it as a laptop. There are different power modes like sleep when plugged in and battery saving. I also have touchscreen features, and sometimes I get an alert that the touch mousepad is disconnected. Can I adjust any settings to make it recognized as a desktop? Edited May 3, 2022 by Schnappi

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Blue_Wave101
Junior Member
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12-23-2023, 02:47 PM
#2
What type of desktop are you looking for? It could be an all-in-one setup or a compact form factor, which might look like a laptop. Regardless, it doesn’t really matter. You can simply rename it to your preference. There’s a Microsoft support discussion on the topic.
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Blue_Wave101
12-23-2023, 02:47 PM #2

What type of desktop are you looking for? It could be an all-in-one setup or a compact form factor, which might look like a laptop. Regardless, it doesn’t really matter. You can simply rename it to your preference. There’s a Microsoft support discussion on the topic.

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Mandi_64
Member
202
01-02-2024, 12:55 AM
#3
I can't post pictures directly. However, you can describe what you're seeing in detail, and I'll help you craft a clear message or provide guidance based on your description.
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Mandi_64
01-02-2024, 12:55 AM #3

I can't post pictures directly. However, you can describe what you're seeing in detail, and I'll help you craft a clear message or provide guidance based on your description.

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darthnork
Member
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01-03-2024, 10:59 AM
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The machine has the following specifications:
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darthnork
01-03-2024, 10:59 AM #4

The machine has the following specifications:

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Bibble_Ele
Senior Member
447
01-03-2024, 11:35 AM
#5
The power settings have remained consistent since Windows 7. You can adjust them as needed. Touchscreen features were introduced starting with Windows 8. There seem to be no issues if you're using a desktop version.
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Bibble_Ele
01-03-2024, 11:35 AM #5

The power settings have remained consistent since Windows 7. You can adjust them as needed. Touchscreen features were introduced starting with Windows 8. There seem to be no issues if you're using a desktop version.