Standard applications on Windows 10 include built-in tools and popular software pre-installed during setup.
Standard applications on Windows 10 include built-in tools and popular software pre-installed during setup.
Hello! It looks like you just set up Windows 10 on your new PC and cleared out the default programs. Since you want specific apps like a calculator or photo viewer, you can reinstall them without removing everything else. Just download the installers for those apps from their official websites and follow the installation steps. This way, you’ll keep your other apps intact while adding the ones you need. Let me know if you need help finding the right files!
Visit the store, open a Microsoft application, navigate to the details, and tap on MS's logo. Then download any software you wish.
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Create a fresh account, move all assets to the new one, and remove the previous account.
Let's walk through this process step by step, as you requested. It might take a bit of time, but everything becomes clear once you follow along.
First, open the Windows search bar located on the taskbar or in the start menu. Type “add user” and press Enter. This will take you to the area where you can manage or change user accounts.
If you prefer a different method, click on “Start,” then select “Settings,” after that go to “Accounts,” and finally choose “Family and other users.” In this section, look for the option labeled “Add someone else to this PC.” Click on it.
You’ll see a panel that asks whether the person you want to add doesn’t have an email address. This is crucial—Windows will inform you if that account already exists, especially if your current one is linked to Microsoft. Make sure to select “None” or “Add someone without a Microsoft account.”
Next, click on “Add a user without a Microsoft account.” You’ll be prompted to create a new account, but since you already have one, you can skip that step.
Now fill out the form with the desired username and password. After submitting the information, you should see the new account appear in the settings panel. Click on it once, then look for the “Change account type” button. Select “Administrator” from the dropdown menu. This will elevate the account to administrator level, giving you full system access.
Log out of your current session by clicking “Start,” then go to the top and enter your account name, followed by “Sign out.” Return to your new account and log in. Your new account is now active and ready for use.
After setting it up, verify everything works properly. If everything is correct, navigate to your personal folder (e.g., C:\Users\<your_old_name>) and check that you can access files like Documents, Music, and Video from your previous account.
Copy the contents of each folder one by one and paste them into your new folder. Ensure all software functions correctly and your game saves are intact.
Once confirmed, delete the old account. To do this, open “Start,” select “Settings,” then “Accounts,” choose “Family and other users,” and click on your old account. Click the “Remove” button. If prompted about deleting files, choose “Yes.”
For safety, it’s a good idea to keep the old account for a short period—about a week—to confirm all files are safe. After deletion, if you still have a Microsoft account linked to your old account, you can rejoin it by going back to “Start,” selecting “Settings,” then “Accounts,” and following the prompts to connect.
Remember to ask the community for help if you encounter any issues along the way. This process is straightforward once you follow each step carefully.