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2 Ways to Change System Locale in Windows 10

February 16th, 2017 by Admin

The system locale allows you to use the specified language for non-Unicode programs. If your Windows system uses a default en-US locale, the Japanese text in a game won’t display correctly. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to change system locale in Windows 10, using Control Panel or Command Prompt.

Note: You must log into Windows 10 as administrator to set a different system locale. Changing system locale doesn’t affect the language in menus & dialog boxes for Windows or other programs that do use Unicode.

Method 1: Change System Locale in Windows 10 Using Control Panel

  1. Open the Control Panel in Large icons view, click Region.

    region

  2. In the Region dialog that opens, select the Administrative tab and then click Change system locale.

    change-system-locale

  3. Select the desired language from the Current system locale drop-down list, and click OK.

    current-system-locale

  4. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

    restart-for-new-locale

Method 2: Change System Locale in Windows 10 Using Command Prompt

  1. Open Notepad (or any other text editor), then copy and paste the following text into it. Replace en-US with the language tag for your desired system locale. To see all supported language tags in Windows, please refer to this article.

    <gs:GlobalizationServices xmlns:gs="urn:longhornGlobalizationUnattend">
    <gs:UserList>
    <gs:User UserID="Current" CopySettingsToDefaultUserAcct="true" CopySettingsToSystemAcct="true"/>
    </gs:UserList>
    <!-- system locale --><gs:SystemLocale Name="en-US" />
    </gs:GlobalizationServices>

    system-locale-settings

  2. After editing, save the file as a .xml file. Let’s say D:\locale.xml.
  3. Open the Command Prompt in administrator mode. Copy and paste the following command line and press Enter.

    control.exe intl.cpl,, /f:"D:\locale.xml"

    change-system-locale-cmd

  4. Reboot your computer to apply the new system locale settings.

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How to Remove ‘Settings’ from Windows 10 Start Menu

February 14th, 2017 by Admin

How can I disable the Settings button in Windows 10 Start Menu? Windows 10 allows you to customize the left section of Start Menu, by adding or removing the folders such as Settings, File Explorer, Documents, Download, Music, Picture, Video etc.

remove-settings-from-start-menu

By default, File Explorer and Settings are the only folders listed there. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to remove the ‘Settings’ from Windows 10 Start Menu.

How to Remove ‘Settings’ from Windows 10 Start Menu?

  1. Open the Start Menu and then select Settings. If the Settings icon is missing from the Start Menu, you can press the Windows logo + I keys simultaneously to open the Settings app.
  2. Once the Setting app is launched, click Personalization.

    Personalization

  3. Click Start on the left side. On the right side, scroll down to the bottom and click Choose which folders appear on Start.

    choose-folders-appear-on-start

  4. Choose whatever folders you want to appear on the Start Menu. To remove Settings from Windows 10 Start Menu, toggle the “Settings” option to Off and you’re done.

    disable-settings-in-start-menu

Now click the Start button, you’ll see the Settings icon disappeared from Windows 10 Start Menu. But you can still access the Settings app by pressing the Windows logo + I shortcut keys. If you want to bring the Settings icon back to the Start Menu, just repeat the steps above and toggle the “Settings” option to On.

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How to Enable / Turn On Microphone in Windows 10

February 13th, 2017 by Admin

Microphone doesn’t work after Windows 10 upgrade? How can I re-enable the built-in microphone? In this tutorial we’ll show you 3 ways to enable / turn on microphone in Windows 10.

Method 1: Turn On Windows 10 Microphone Using Device Manager

  1. Press the Windows key + X shortcut to open the WinX menu, and then select Device Manager.

    winx

  2. Double-click on Sound, video and game controllers to expand that section. Locate your audio driver (for example, Realtek High Definition Audio) and right-click on it. Click on Enable. Restart your computer.

    enable-audio-device

Note: If there is a yellow mark (most probably an exclamation mark or a question mark) next to your microphone device, there is problem with the driver. Then you need to reinstall or update the audio driver.

Method 2: Turn On Windows 10 Microphone from Sound Settings

  1. Right-click on the Volume icon in the system tray and click on Recording devices.

    recording-devices

  2. Click on the Recording tab, and then right-click in the space under the last recording device and click “Show Disabled Devices“.

    show-disabled-devices

  3. Select your Microphone from the list, and then click on Properties.

    microphone-properties

  4. Choose the “Use this device (enable)” option under the Device usage drop-down list, click Apply and then OK.

    use-this-microphone

  5. You may also check if the microphone that you are using is set as default. Note: Current default device is indicated by a green check mark.

    set-default-microphone

Method 3: Turn On Windows 10 Microphone from PC Settings

  1. Press the Windows key + I shortcut to open the Settings app. Click Privacy.

  2. Choose Microphone in the left pane. You’ll see an option that says “Let apps use my microphone“. Slide the toggle to On and select which of the apps underneath can use your microphone.

    let-apps-use-microphone

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How to Set Ethernet / Wi-Fi Connection as Metered in Windows 10

February 9th, 2017 by Admin

Windows 10 allows you to set the network connection as metered. This is a useful feature especially if your Internet service provider limits the data you can use. Turning on metered connection will prevent Windows from using your bandwidth except you choose.

  • Stop Windows 10 from automatically downloading updates in the background.
  • Windows Store won’t automatically download updates for your installed apps.
  • Start Menu tiles will stop updating live data from the Internet.
  • Offline files will not sync with other devices.

In this tutorial we’ll show you how to set Ethernet / Wi-Fi connection as metered in Windows 10. This can effectively reduce the internet data usage so you don’t have to pay for extra bandwidth.

Part 1: Set Wi-Fi Connection as Metered in Windows 10

  1. Open the Settings app by pressing the Windows key + I shortcut, or launch it by clicking the Settings icon from your Start Menu.

    open-settings-via-start-menu

  2. Click Network & Internet.

    network-security

  3. Select Wi-Fi from the left hand menu. You will get a list of network connections on the right hand pane. Click the Wi-Fi network you want to change to metered.

    wifi-settings

  4. Move toggle for Set as metered connection to On.

    set-metered-connection

This method only allows you to set mobile and Wi-Fi connections as metered. There is no GUI option to do this with wired Ethernet connections.

Part 2: Set Ethernet Connection as Metered in Windows 10

To set your Ethernet connection to metered, you’ll have to dive into the Windows Registry to tweak the settings. Here’s how:

  1. Press Windows key + R to open the Run command box, type regedit and hit Enter to open Registry Editor. Navigate to the following key:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\NetworkList\DefaultMediaCost
  2. By default, the DefaultMediaCost key is protected and you don’t have the permissions necessary to edit it. Right-click the DefaultMediaCost key and select Permissions, follow this article to take ownership of that registry key.

    DefaultMediaCost-Permissions

  3. While the DefaultMediaCost key is selected in the left pane, double-click Ethernet value in the right pane, and change its value from 1 to 2.

    Ethernet-metered-connection

  4. Close Registry Editor and reboot your computer.

If you want to verify your Ethernet connection is set to metered, you can open Office Outlook 2016 application, which will detect and alert you that you are using a metered connection.

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Enable Caret Browsing in Microsoft Edge Using F7 or Regedit

February 6th, 2017 by Admin

Caret browsing is a useful feature in Microsoft Edge, which allows you to copy a block of text from a web page using the keyboard, not the mouse. Just place your cursor anywhere on a body of text, then use the arrow keys to move the cursor to select the text you want to copy. In this tutorial we’ll show you 2 methods to enable / disable caret browsing in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10.

use-caret-browsing

The “Always use caret browsing” option seems to be gone from the Settings menu in Microsoft Edge. So you have to turn on/off caret browsing using the F7 shortcut or registry editor.

Method 1: Enable / Disable Caret Browsing in Microsoft Edge Using F7 Shortcut

Open Microsoft Edge and browse to a web page where you’d like to select text, press F7 key on your keyboard. This will bring up a confirmation window, asking you if you want to turn caret browsing on. Select Yes to turn it on.

turn-on-caret-browsing

If you don’t want to be prompted the next time you press F7, just check the option “Don’t ask me again when I press F7“. When you want to turn off caret browsing, just hit F7 again.

turn-off-caret-browsing

Method 2: Enable / Disable Caret Browsing in Microsoft Edge Using Regedit

  1. Press the Windows Key + R keys simultaneously, then type regedit in Run dialog box and press Enter.
  2. When the Registry Editor window opens, navigate to the following key:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\MicrosoftEdge\CaretBrowsing
  3. In the right pane, double-click the DWORD EnableOnStartup to modify. Set its value data to 1 if you want to enable caret browsing, or turn off caret browsing by resetting it to 0.

    enable-caret-browsing-in-edge

  4. When it’s done, close Registry Editor and relaunch Microsoft Edge to see results.

If you don’t want to use Registry Editor to make the registry changes above, just download one of these .reg files (enable-caret-browsing-in-edge.reg, disable-caret-browsing-in-edge.reg). After downloading, double-click the .reg file and apply the registry settings to your system.

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Fix: Sleep Option Missing in Windows 10 / 8 / 7 Power Menu

February 5th, 2017 by Admin

Missing sleep option in the power menu in Windows 10? When you click the Start button, then click the Power icon (or click the arrow next to shut down), you might find the Sleep option is missing or greyed out. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to fix the issue: Sleep option missing in Windows 10 / 8 / 7 Power menu.

sleep-in-power-options-menu

Method 1: Enable Sleep Mode in Control Panel

  1. Open the Control Panel in Large icons view. Click Power Options.

    power-options

  2. Click the “Choose what the power button does” link on the left side of the window.

    choose-what-power-does

  3. Click the link that says “Change settings that are currently unavailable“.

    change-settings-unavailable

  4. Scroll down to the Shutdown settings section. Now check the Sleep checkbox and click Save changes button.

    enable-sleep-option

Method 2: Enable Sleep Mode Using Group Policy

  1. Open the Local Group Policy Editor. Navigate to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> File Explorer.
  2. On the right side panel, double-click on Show sleep in the power options menu settings in the list as shown.

    show-sleep-in-power-options-menu

  3. In the next window that opens up, select either Enabled or Not Configured and then click OK.

    enable-sleep-via-group-policy

    This would add the Sleep option in the Power Options menu in Windows.

Method 3: Turn on Connected Standby (InstantGo)

InstantGo (previously called Connected Standby) is a smart feature in Windows 10/8 that allows your PC to maintain network connectivity when your screen is off in sleep mode. However, Any attempt to disable InstantGo may likely disable the regular Standby/Sleep mode too, as most devices supporting Connected Standby does not support traditional sleep options.

If you’ve disabled InstantGo, you have to turn it on again. Follow these steps:

  1. Open the Registry Editor. Navigate to the following key:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power
  2. On the right side pane, double-click CsEnabled and set its value to 1.

    enable-connected-standby-InstantGo

  3. When it’s done, close the Registry Editor and reboot your computer.

Method 4: Install the Latest Display Driver

If your system is using the generic display driver, the Sleep option might also disappear from the Power Options menu. You need to download and install latest display driver from the manufacturers website.

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How to Export and Import Firewall Policy in Windows 10

January 23rd, 2017 by Admin

Windows Firewall allows you to create custom rules for allowing or blocking an app from accessing the network. If you don’t want to lose all your current firewall settings after reinstalling, or need to migrate the firewall exceptions to a new PC, it’s a good idea to make a backup of your firewall rules. In this tutorial we’ll explain how to export and import firewall policy in Windows 10.

Method 1: Using Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

Just press the Windows key + R shortcut, then type wf.msc in the Run command box and press Enter.

wf-msc

This will open the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security MMC snap-in. Under the Actions pane in the right side, you can click the corresponding link to export policy, import policy, or restore default policy.

windows-firewall

Just follow the step-by-step GUI wizard to export/import your firewall policy. The firewall policy will be exported to a single binary file with the .wfw extension.

Method 2: Using Command Prompt

If you prefer the command line, you can also backup or restore Windows Firewall rules using the netsh command. Here’s how:

Open the Command Prompt in administrator mode. Type the following command and press Enter. This will export all your firewall policies to a file named firewallpolicy.wfw in the root path of C:\ drive.
netsh advfirewall export "C:\firwallpolicy.wfw"

export-firewall-rules-via-cmd

To import the firewall policy, just paste the following command and press Enter.
netsh advfirewall import "C:\firwallpolicy.wfw"

import-firewall-rules-via-cmd

If you want to restore the firewall policy to the defaults, just type:
netsh advfirewall reset

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How to Enable Old / Vertical Volume Control in Windows 10

January 23rd, 2017 by Admin

When you click the volume icon in the system tray, a new horizontal volume slider will appear on the screen. It just feels a little weird that you have to adjust the volume horizontally. Luckily there is simple registry hack that can help you get back the old / vertical volume control back in Windows 10.

new-volume-control

How to Enable Old / Vertical Volume Control in Windows 10?

  1. Press the Windows key + R shortcut to open the Run command box. Type regedit and press Enter.

    regedit-via-run

  2. When the Registry Editor window opens, navigate to the following key:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC

    If the MTCUVC key doesn’t exist, right-click on CurrentVersion and then choose New -> Key. Name the new key MTCUVC.

    new-registry-key

  3. Select the MTCUVC key on the left pane. Right-click any empty space on the right pane, then choose New -> DWORD (32-bit) Value.

    new-dword-value

  4. Name this new DWORD EnableMtcUvc and leave the Value data to be 0. If you want to enable the new / horizontal Volume Control later, just change its data back to 1.

    EnableMtcUvc

  5. Log out of your Windows account and log back in. Click the Volume icon in the system tray and you should see your old vertical Windows mixer.

    old-volume-control

    Actually, this tweak might work instantly without having to log out or restart your PC.

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4 Options to Rename One or Multiple Worksheet Tabs in Excel

January 23rd, 2017 by Admin

How can I rename multiple worksheets at one time using VBA code? In Excel, you can assign a unique name to each sheet tab in your workbook so you can easily find the tab you want. In this tutorial we’ll show you 4 simple methods to rename one or multiple worksheet tabs in Excel.

Note: The name of a worksheet tab can have a maximum of 30 characters only.

Option 1: Rename worksheet tab with the “Rename” shortcut menu

Right-click on a specific tab you want to rename. You can see many options coming up when you right click. From there, choose the Rename shortcut menu.

worksheet-rename-menu

Type a name that you want to give to the worksheet tab and press Enter. Repeat this procedure for each tab you want to rename.

type-new-name-for-worksheet

Option 2: Rename worksheet tab by double-clicking the tab

Another way to rename a worksheet tab in Excel is by double-clicking on the sheet tab. When you double-click on the worksheet tab at the bottom, the tab name (e.g. Sheet1) is highlighted. After that, you just have to type the new name.

double-click-sheet-to-rename

Option 3: Rename worksheet tab using keyboard shortcut

Select the worksheet tab that you want to rename, then press the keyboard shortcut Alt + O + H + R (Just press these 4 keys on the keyboard one by one in the sequence), type a name and press Enter.

Option 4: Rename multiple worksheet tabs using VBA code

It could be a time-consuming task if you use the above methods to rename lots of worksheet tabs. To simplify the job, you can rename multiple worksheet tabs using VBA code.

  1. After opening your Excel workbook, press the Alt + F11 shortcut to open Visual Basic Editor. Right-click on VBAProject on the left pane and choose Insert -> Module to insert a new module.
  2. Copy the following VBA code and paste it to the right pane of the VBA editor (“Module1” window). Click the Run menu, and select Run Macro.

    Sub RenamingSheets()
    nmbr = InputBox("What's the first number you want to name the sheets?", "Renaming Sheets")
    For ws = 1 To Worksheets.Count
    Sheets(ws).Name = "KB" & nmbr
    nmbr = nmbr + 1
    Next ws
    End Sub

    rename-sheet-with-vba

  3. All your worksheet tabs will be quickly renamed with new names like “KB1”. You can change the VBA code to rename worksheet to what you want.

    multiple-sheets-renamed

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