Word has taken over my computer; when I click on any program icon, Word opens

It sounds like the default program for opening files and folders on your Windows 10 desktop has been set to Firefox. To resolve this issue, you can try the following steps:

1. Right-click on a folder or file on your desktop and select "Properties" from the context menu.
2. In the "Properties" window, click on the "Change" button next to "Opens with".
3. Select the program that you want to use to open the folder or file, such as File Explorer, and click "OK".
4. Repeat this process for each file type that is opening in Firefox.

If this doesn't resolve the issue, you can try resetting the default programs for all file types by following these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
2. Click on "Apps" and then select "Default apps" from the left-hand side menu.
3. Scroll down and click on "Set defaults by app".
4. Select the program that you want to use as the default for each file type, such as File Explorer, and click "Set this program as default".
5. Repeat this process for each file type that is opening in Firefox.

Once you have reset the default programs for all file types, the icons on your desktop should return to their original appearance and open in the correct program.

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The more programs and software you put onto a computer, the slower it can become.
However, the first thing to do is defragment your hard drive. Start your computer, open 'My computer' and right click on the C drive icon. From the tabs choose TOOLS and then defragment .. The time taken to defragment depends on the size of your hard drive.
Then go to the control panel and look for Install/Uninstall programs. If there's anything you can live without, uninstall it.
Restart your computer. If things are still slow (and you are confident you have plenty of RAM - memory) installed, suspect a failing hard drive.

You can delete icons on your desktop by clicking on them, and pressing "Delete." This will only delete the shortcut icons, not the program themselves. To uninstall programs, open your computer's "Control Panel" and click "Uninstall Programs."

Hi,

Here are the steps

1) Open the HP product software:

Under Windows XP OS: Click Start , click All Programs , click HP , click the folder for your HP product, and then click the icon for your HP product.

Under Windows Vista or Windows 7: Click the Windows icon, click All Programs , click HP , click the folder for your HP product, and then click the icon for your HP product.

You can also open the HP product software from your computer desktop. Double click on the HP product icon.

2) In the product software, double-click Estimated Ink Levels.

The HP Toolbox opens, displaying a graphic that represents the estimated ink levels for your product.

Thanks!!!!

There are now several versions of the basic Futura software and AutoPunch available on the market. The most current is version 1.0.0.2. To determine what version of either software you have, you will find this information around the inside rim of the CD at approximately 4 o'clock. Before loading any of the Options into your computer, check the version and then follow the steps below. The following steps will update your software so that you will now have the latest 1.0.0.2 version of the basic program and all options.

To load base software 1.0.0.0 with AutoPunch 1.0.0.0 or base software 1.0.0.1 with Autopunch 1.0.0.1

• You must use bobbin part number 085128. This bobbin is specifically designed for the Futura CE-100 and CE-200.
• Load Base software (have machine set-up for embroidery with USB connected to both machine and computer - machine turned OFF)
• Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
• Close program and turn off the machine
• Install Autopunch and leave the CD in the tray
• Download appropriate update for Windows Version from the Futura-Support.com updates and save to desktop
• Double left click on the desktop download icon to install update
• Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
• Type in the Access code from Autopunch jewel case and then left click on the check mark to open program
  

To load base software 1.0.0.0 with AutoPunch 1.0.0.1 or base software 1.0.0.1 with Autopunch 1.0.0.0

• Load Base software (have machine set-up for embroidery with USB connected to both machine and computer - machine turned OFF)
• Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
• Close program and turn off the machine
• Install Autopunch and leave the CD in the tray
• Download appropriate update for Windows Version from the Futura-Support.com updates and save to desktop
• Double left click on the desktop download icon to install update
• Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
• Type in the Access code from Autopunch jewel case and then left click on the check mark to open program

To load base software 1.0.0.0 or 1.0.0.1 with Autopunch 1.0.0.2

• Load Base software (have machine set-up for embroidery with USB connected to both machine and computer- machine turned OFF)
• Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
• Close software and turn off machine
• Download appropriate update for Windows Version from the Futura-Support.com updates and save to desktop
• Double left click on the desktop download icon to install update
• Install Autopunch using Installation Wizard - leave CD in tray
• Turn on Futura machine and double left click to open program
• Type in Access Code from Autopunch jewel case and then left click on check mark to open program

To load base software 1.0.0.2 with Autopunch 1.0.0.0 or 1.0.0.1

• Load Base software (have machine set-up for embroidery with USB connected to both machine and computer- machine turned OFF)
• Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
• Close program and turn off machine
• Place Autopunch CD in tray but CANCEL Installation Wizard
• Download appropriate update for Windows Version from the Futura-Support.com updates and save to desktop
• Double left click on the desktop download icon to install update
• Turn on Futura Machine and double left click to open the program
• Type in Access Code from Autopunch jewel case and then left click on check mark to open program

To load base software 1.0.0.1 with Autopunch 1.0.0.1 with Hyperfont 1.0.0.2 or Photo Stitch 1.0.0.2

• Load Base software (have the machine set-up for embroidery with USB connected to both machine and computer - machine turned OFF)
• Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
• Close program and then turn off the machine
• Install the Autopunch program and leave the CD in the tray
• Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
• Type in the Access code from Autopunch jewel case and then left click on the check mark to open program*
• Close program and then turn off the machine
• Download appropriate update for Windows version from the Futura-Support.com updates and save to desktop
• Double left click on the desktop icon to install update
• Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
• Close program and then turn off the machine
• Install HyperFont program - leave CD in tray
• Turn on Futura machine and double left click to open program
• Type in Access Code from HyperFont jewel case and then left click on check mark to open program*
• Close program and then turn off the machine
• Install PhotoStitch program - leave CD in tray
• Turn on Futura machine and double left click to open program
• Type in Access Code from PhotoStitch jewel case and then left click on check mark to open program*

* Must open the program after installing each Option with CD in tray and type in Access Code before installing next Option.

To load base software 1.0.0.2 and adding all Options - Hyperfont 1.0.0.2, PhotoStitch 1.0.0.2, Autopunch 1.0.0.2 and Cross Stitch 1.0.0.1

• Install Base software (have machine set-up for embroidery with USB connected to both the machine and computer- machine turned OFF)
• Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
• Close program and then turn off machine
• Install Autopunch program and leave the CD in the tray
• Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
• Type in Access Code from AutoPunch jewel case and then left click on check mark*
• Close program and turn off machine
• Install Hyperfont program and leave the CD in the tray
• Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
• Type in Access Code from HyperFont jewel case and then click on check mark*
• Close Program and turn off machine
• Install Photo Stitch program and leave the CD in the tray
• Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
• Type in Access Code from PhotoStitch jewel case and then left click on check mark*
• Close program and turn off machine.
• Install Auto Cross Stitch program and leave CD in tray
• Download appropriate update for Windows version from the Futura-Support.com updates (Fut_sp2_Options.exe) and save to desktop
• Double left click on the desktop download icon to install
• Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
• Type in Access Code from Auto Cross Stitch jewel case and then left click on check mark*

* Must open the program after installing each Option with CD in tray and type in Access Code before installing next Option.

Hi,

If you have just deleted the icon from desktop and not uninstalled then we can put a shortcut back on desktop

Click on START button
click on MY Computer
OR
Open MY Computer icon from Desktop

Open Local Disk C:\
Open Program Files
Open HP Folder
Open Bin Folder
You will find a file by name HPDIREC
Right click on the file name and Click create shortcut on desktop ( this icon will not look exactly like the HP Director icon you deleted )

Close the window and you will find the HP Direct icon on desktop

If not, you can uninstall the software from Add/remove programs under control panel and install the latest software for your printer. Click on the download button below to open HP website to download the software by selecting your operating system
Download

*Note : HP Director is not longer designed by HP. IT is replaced with a new Software called HP Solution Center

Find a Missing Internet Explorer Icon in Windows XP

Step 1 Click the "Start" button. Click on "All Programs." Look for an icon called "Internet Explorer." Right-click the icon. Select "Copy" from the menu.

Step 2 Find a blank space on your Desktop and right-click on it. Select "Paste" from the menu. You should see a new icon called "Internet Explorer." Double-click it to make sure that it works.

Step 3 Open "My Computer" on your Desktop if you were unable to find the Internet Explorer icon in "All Programs." Double-click the "C:" drive. Double-click "Program Files." Open the folder named "Internet Explorer."

Step 4 Select the "iexplore.exe" icon and right-click on it. Choose "Create Shortcut" from the menu. Scroll down to the bottom of the window. Right-click the "Shortcut to iexplore.exe" icon. Click "Copy."

Step 5 Paste the icon to your Desktop. Open it to make sure it works.

Step 6 Click the "Start" button and select "Search" from the menu if you are unable to find the "iexplore.exe" icon in your Program Files folder. Search for "iexplore.exe." Locate the file. Right-click it to create a shortcut. Paste the shortcut to your Desktop.

Find a Missing Internet Explorer Icon in Windows Vista

Step 1 Click the "Start" button. Select "Run." In the "Run command" box, type "regedit.exe."

Step 2 Look for the key ""HKEY_CURRENT_USER." Click twice to open it.

Step 3 Navigate to "Software" and open it. Open "Microsoft," "Windows," "CurrentVersion," "Explorer," "HideDesktopIcons" and "NewStartPanel."

Step 4 Open the "{871C5380-42A0-1069-A2EA-08002B30309D}" key on the right side of the screen. Change the value to "0" to show the icon on your Desktop.

1. Ensure the web cam is secured to your personal computer (PC). Most web cams use a "plug and play" principle. You plug the web cam in; it operates.
2. Install the required software for the web cam to operate. This may involve placing a CD in one of the drives, or alternatively, downloading the software from a host site.
3. Always reboot the computer after installing new software.
4. Click on the desktop icon or the program icon to start the program. If the program is correctly functioning, the web cam will start producing an image of its view on the desktop. Adjust the web cam for a clear picture and the view you want.
5. Most web programs will have a icon for "take picture." Left click on that icon or button. The web cam, like a normal camera, will then "freeze" that image and place it in a photo library.
6. Open the photo library and examine the image just taken. Congratulations, you just took a photograph with your web cam.

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Ensure the web cam is secured to your personal computer (PC). Most web cams use a "plug and play" principle. You plug the web cam in; it operates.

Install the required software for the web cam to operate. This may involve placing a CD in one of the drives, or alternatively, downloading the software from a host site.

Always reboot the computer after installing new software.

Click on the desktop icon or the program icon to start the program. If the program is correctly functioning, the web cam will start producing an image of its view on the desktop. Adjust the web cam for a clear picture and the view you want.

Most web programs will have a icon for "take picture." Left click on that icon or button. The web cam, like a normal camera, will then "freeze" that image and place it in a photo library.

Open the photo library and examine the image just taken. Congratulations, you just took a photograph with your web cam.