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Is this part of the solution? How to Change the Priority of Wired/Wireless Network Cards in Windows http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/27994/how-to-change-the-priority-of-wiredwireless-network-cards-in-windows/ How do I set my wireless network to be private instead of public...

Not sure if it is possible in Windows 10? How to use Wireless and Wired Connection both at a same time in Windows 7? http://superuser.com/questions/479654/how-to-use-wireless-and-wired-connection-both-at-a-same-time-in-windows-7...

If you change the Java security level does the message go away? Understanding the new security in Java 7 Update 11 http://www.computerworld.com/article/2474191/cybercrime-hacking/understanding-the-new-security-in-java-7-update-11.html

Can you make use of any of the mentioned Registry amendments mentioned in this article? Perhaps you can set up an IE to suite your needs without using Kiosk Mode? The article also gives you options in Group Policy concerning IE, perhaps there is something you can do via that? [Tip] Enable...

Do you see the "Open File Location" as a Button when you right-click on a Shortcut and select Properties? What do you mean by "Context Menu"? This sort of question might benefit from a posted image or a link to one to clear up the confusion.

What do you see at Settings/ Personalization/ Start, "Show recently openrf items in Jump List on Start or taskbar? Is that On or Off?

How does it run from Safe Mode? What if you disable the Display Adapter in Safe Mode, via the Device Manager, and then check out Normal Mode? This will use the Microsoft Basic Display Driver instead of the current installed Driver. What if you do a Clean Install of Windows 10? Installing...

If you boot it in to Safe Mode will it then Shutdown correctly from Safe Mode? If you can Shutdown in Safe Mode then try isolating a cause to your problem via a Clean Boot. How to start Windows 8, or 10, in Safe Mode http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/start-windows-8-in-safe-mode/...

I have to reboot the PC before I can reset the default. Any ideas?" At least, if you use the "Open with" procedure can you avoid the need for a reboot?

What happens if you create and test with another Windows user rather than your current user? Create a Local Account In Windows 10 (Updated) http://www.groovypost.com/howto/create-local-account-windows-10/

Are you setting them via Seettings/ System/ Default apps?

I'm glad you have fixed it. Make sure your get System Restore working so that it is available for next time you have a problem.

You could try this common fix for USB problems. Use Device Manager and uninstall the USB root hubs and devices that show on your machine now. Right-click on each entry to get to the uninstall option. Reboot and let Windows rediscover the ports. Does the Keyboard work on another machine...

Have you checked the outcome with a different user rather than your current user? Set up accounts http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-10/getstarted-set-up-accounts

Have you tried Settings/ System/ Default apps/ Web Browser/ Choose a default? There is also a "Reset" button below that item enabling the retoration of recommended defaults. In Windows 10, "Settings" has taken over a lot of responsinilities from the older Control Panel.