Windows Setup Screens
When used with our ECS software, this page provides a quick/easy way of finding/displaying Windows setup screens/settings.
Only underlined links display screens or take action.
Control Panel pages are in green.
The setup screens shown below are approximations which may differ somewhat from those on your PC.
Please send any suggestions/corrections/additions to support@OmnipotenceSoftware.com.
Action Center
Administrative Tools
AutoPlay
Backup and Restore(Win7)
Bluetooth Devices
Clock, Language, and Region(Win8)
Color Management
Credential Manager
Date and Time
Default Programs
Desktop Gadgets(Win7)
Device Manager
Devices and Printers
Display
Ease of Access Center
File History(Win8)
Flash Player Settings Manager
Folder Options
Fonts
Getting Started
HomeGroup
Indexing Options
Internet Properties
Keyboard
Location and Other Sensors(Win7)
Location Settings(Win8)
Mouse
Network and Sharing Center
Notification Area Icons
Parental Controls
Performance Information and Tools(Win7)
Personalization
Phone and Modem
Power Options
Programs and Features
Recovery
Region(Win8)
Region and Language(Win7)
RemoteApp and Desktop Connections
Sound
Speech Recognition
Storage Spaces(Win8)
Sync Center
System
Taskbar Properties(Win8)
Taskbar and Start Menu Properties(Win7)
Troubleshooting
User Accounts
Windows Anytime Upgrade
Windows CardSpace(Win7)
Windows Defender
Windows Firewall
Windows Update
Action Center
Review recent messages and resolve problems
Problem Reporting Settings
Choose when to check for solutions to problem reports
Change report settings for all users
Select programs to exclude from reporting
View the Microsoft error reporting privacy statement online
Problem Reports
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Archived Messages
Archived messages about computer problems
Reliability Monitor
Review your computer's reliability and problem history
Customer Experience Improvement Program
Read the privacy statement online
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| Administrative Tools
Disk Management
Create and format hard disk partitions
Disk Defragmenter
Configure Schedule
Current status:
(list of disks)
Analyze Disk
Defragment Disk
Computer Management
Computer Management (local)
System tools
Task Scheduler
Event Viewer
Shared Folders
Performance
Device Manager
Storage
Disk Management
Services and Applications
Component Services
Component Services
Event Viewer (local)
Services Viewer (local)
Event Viewer
Performance Monitor
Performance
Monitoring Tools
Performance Monitor
Data Collector Sets
Reports
Services
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System Configuration
System Configuration
General
| Boot
| Services
| Startup
| Tools
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General:
Startup selection: Normal, Diagnostic, Selective
| Boot:
(list)
Advanced options
Set as default
Delete
Boot options: Safe boot
No GUI boot
Boot log
Base video
OS boot information
Timeout: (x) seconds
Make all boot settings permanent
| Services:
(list of active services)
Hide all Microsoft services
| Startup:
(list of startup items)
Enable All
Disable All
| Tools:
(list of tools)
Selected command: (command)
Launch
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Memory Diagnostic
How does Windows diagnose memory problems ?
Restart now and check for problems
Check for problems the next time I start my computer
Task Scheduler
ODBC Data Source Administrator
ODBC Data Source Administrator
User DSN
| System DSN
| File DSN
| Drivers
| Tracing
| Connection Pooling
| About
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iSCSI Initiator Properties
iSCSI Initiator Properties
Targets
| Discovery
| Favorite Targets
| Volumes and Devices
| RADIUS
| Configuration
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| AutoPlay
Choose what happens when you insert each type of media or device
Use AutoPlay for all media and devices
Media:
(list)
Devices:
(list)
Reset all defaults
| Backup and Restore(Win7)
Set up backup
| Select another backup to restore files from
| Recover system settings or your computer
| Create a system image
| Create a system repair disk
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| Bluetooth Devices
Add a device
Bluetooth Settings
| Clock, Language, and Region(Win8)
| Color Management
Color Management
Devices
| All Profiles
| Advanced
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Devices:
Device: (display)
Use my settings for this device
Identify monitors
Profiles associated with this device:
(list of profiles)
Add
Remove
Set as default profile
Understanding color management settings
Profiles
| All Profiles:
Profiles installed on your system:
(list of profiles)
Add
Remove
| Advanced:
Windows color system defaults
Device profile
Viewing conditions profile
ICC Rendering Intent to WCS Gamut Mapping
Default rendering intent
Perceptual (photo images)
Relative Colorimetric (line art)
Absolute Colorimetric (simlulate paper)
Business Graphics (charts and graphs)
Display calibration
Calibrate display
Use Windows display calibration
Reload current Calibrations
Change system defaults
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Credential Manager
Store credentials for automatic logon
Backup vault
Restore vault
| Windows Credentials | Add a Windows credential
| (list)
| Certificate-Based Credentials | Add a Certificate-Based credential
| (list)
| Generic Credentials | Add a generic credential
| (list)
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| Date and Time
Date and Time
Date and Time
| Additional Clocks
| Internet time
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Date and Time:
Date: (date)
Time: (time)
Change date and time
Time zone: (zone)
Change time zone
Notify me when the clock changes
Get more time zone information online
How do I set the clock and time zone ?
| Additional Clocks:
Show this clock
Select time zone: (zone)
Enter display name: (name)
Show this clock
Select time zone: (zone)
Enter display name: (name)
| Internet Time:
Change settings...
What is Internet time synchronization ?
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Default Programs
Set Associations
Associate a file type or protocol with a specific program
Set Default Programs
Set a program as the default for all file types and protocols that it can open
Set Program Access and Computer Defaults
A program configuration specifies default programs for certain activities, such as Web browsing
or sending email, and which programs are accessible from the Start menu, desktop, and other locations.
Choose a configuration: Microsoft Windows, Non-Microsoft, Custom
| Desktop Gadgets(Win7)
| Device Manager
Audio inputs and outputs
| Computer
| Disk drives
| Display adapters
| DVD/CD-ROM drives
| Human Interface Devices
| IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers
| Keyboards
| Mice and other pointing devices
| Monitors
| Network adapters
| Portable devices
| Ports (COM & LPT)
| Print queues
| Processors
| Sensors
| Software devices
| Sound, video, and game controllers
| Storage controllers
| System devices
| Universal Serial Bus controllers
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Devices and Printers
Add Device
| Add Printer
| Device Installation Settings
| Scanners and Cameras
| Game Controllers
(installed game controllers)
Advanced
Properties
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| Display
Make it easier to read what's on your screen by choosing one of these options:
Smaller
Medium
Larger
ClearType Text Tuner
Make the text on your screen easier to read
Turn on ClearType
Display Color Calibration
Connect to a projector
Custom DPI Setting
Screen Resolution
Change the appearance of your display
Detect
Identify
Display: (display)
Resolution: (resolution)
Orientation: (orientation)
Advanced settings
(display) Properties
Adapter
| Monitor
| Troubleshoot
| Color Management
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Adapter:
Adapter type
Properties
Adapter information
List All Modes
| Monitor:
Monitor type: (type)
Properties
Monitor Settings:
Screen refresh rate: (rate)
Hide modes that this monitor cannot display
Colors: (colors)
| Troubleshoot:
Change settings
| Color Management:
Color Management
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| Ease of Access Center
Start Magnifier
Start Narrator
Narrator will read aloud what is on-screen as you navigate using the keyboard
Start On-Screen Keyboard
Administrative Settings
Get recommendations to make your computer easier to use (cognitive)
Get recommendations to make your computer easier to use (eyesight)
Use the computer without a display
Turn on Narrator (read aloud text on screen)
Turn on Audio Description (hear descriptions of what's happening in videos)
Turn off all unnessary animations (when possible)
Set up Text to Speech
Adjust time limits and flashing visuals:
Turn off all unnecessary animations (when possible)
How long should Windows notification dialog boxes stay open ?: (seconds)
Use the computer without a mouse or keyboard
Use On-Screen Keyboard
Use Speech Recognition
Use text or visual alternatives for sounds
Use visual cues instead of sounds:
Turn on visual notifications for sounds (Sound Sentry)
Choose visual warning: None, Flash active caption bar, Flash active window, Flash desktop
Turn on text captions for spoken dialog (when available)
Set up Filter keys
Turn on Filter Keys
(ignore or slow down brief or repeated keystrokes and adjust keyboard repeat rates)
Keyboard shortcut:
Turn on Filter Keys when right SHIFT is pressed for 8 seconds
When using keyboard shortcuts to turn Ease Of Access settings on:
Display a warning message when turning a setting on
Make a sound when turning a setting on or off
Filter options:
Turn on Bounce Keys
(ignore repeated keystrokes for a specific amount of time)
Turn on Repeat Keys and Slow Keys
(ignore brief keystrokes according to the time limits you set)
How long should the computer wait before accepting keystrokes ?: (seconds)
Set up Repeat Keys and Slow Keys
Other settings:
Beep when keys are pressed or accepted
Display the Filter Keys icon on the taskbar
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Make the computer easier to see
High Contrast:
Choose a High Contrast theme
Turn on or off High Contrast when left ALT + left SHIFT + PRINT SCREEN is pressed
When using keyboard shortcuts to turn Ease Of Access settings on:
Display a warning message when turning a setting on
Make a sound when turning a setting on or off
Hear text and descriptions read aloud
Turn on Narrator
Turn on Audio Description
Make things on screen larger
Change the size of text and icons
Turn on Magnifier
Make things on screen easier to see
Adjust the color transparency of the windows borders
Fine tune display effects
Make the focus rectangle thicker
Set the thickness of the blinking cursor: (setting)
Turn off all unnessary animations (when possible)
Remove background images (where available)
Learn about additional assistive technologies online
Make the mouse easier to use
Color and size of mouse pointers: (setting)
Control the mouse with the keyboard:
Turn on Mouse Keys (use the numeric keypad to move the mouse)
Set up Mouse Keys
Make it easier to manage Windows:
Activate a window by hovering over it with a mouse
Prevent windows from being automatically arranged when moved to the edge of the screen
Make the keyboard easier to use
Control the mouse with the keyboard:
Turn on Mouse Keys (use the numeric keypad to move the mouse)
Set up Mouse Keys
Make it easier to type:
Turn on Sticky Keys (press keyboard shortcuts one at a time)
Set up Sticky Keys
Turn on Toggle Keys
(hear a tone when you press CAPS LOCK, NUM LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK)
Turn on Toggle Keys by holding down the NUM LOCK key for 5 seconds
Turn on Filter Keys
(ignore or slow down brief or repeated keystrokes and adjust keyboard repeat rates)
Set up Filter keys
Make it easier user keyboard shortcuts:
Underline keyboard shortcuts and access keys
Make it easier user to manage Windows:
Prevent windows from being automatically arranged when moved to the edge of the screen
Make it easier to focus on tasks
Reading:
Turn on Narrator (read aloud text on screen)
Remove background images
Make it easier to type:
Turn on Sticky Keys (press keyboard shortcuts one at a time)
Set up Sticky Keys
Turn on Toggle Keys
(hear a tone when you press CAPS LOCK, NUM LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK)
Turn on Toggle Keys by holding down the NUM LOCK key for 5 seconds
Turn on Filter Keys
(ignore or slow down brief or repeated keystrokes and adjust keyboard repeat rates)
Set up Filter keys
Adjust time limits and flashing visuals:
Turn off all unnessary animations (when possible)
How long should Windows notification dialog boxes stay open ?: (seconds)
Make it easier user to manage Windows:
Prevent windows from being automatically arranged when moved to the edge of the screen
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| File History(Win8)
File History saves copies of your files so you can get them back if they're lost or damaged
File History is: (off/on)
Copy files from: (sources)
Copy files to: (destination)
Turn on
Restore personal files
Change drive
Exclude folders
Advanced Settings
Choose how you want to save copies of your files, and how long to keep saved versions:
Save copies of files: (period)
Size of offline cache: (disk space)
Keep saved versions: (period)
HomeGroup:
If this PC is part of a HomeGroup, you can recommend this drive to Create or join a HomeGroup
Event logs:
Open File History event logs to view recent events or errors
| Flash Player Settings Manager
Flash Player
Storage
| Camera and Mic
| Playback
| Advanced
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Storage:
Local storage settings:
Allow sites to save information on this computer
Ask me before allowing new sites to save information on this computer
Block all sites from storing information on this computer
Local Storage Settings by Site...
Delete All...
| Camera and Mic:
Camera and Microphone Settings:
Ask me when a site wants to use the camera or microphone (recommended)
Block all sites from using the camera or microphone
Camera and Microphone Settings by Site...
| Playback:
Peer-assisted Networking:
Ask me when a site wants to use peer-assisted networking
Block all sites from using peer-assisted networking
Peer-assisted Networking Settings by Site...
| Advanced:
Browsing Data and Settings:
Delete All...
Updates:
Allow Adobe to install updates (recommended)
Notify me when to install updates
Never check for updates (not recommended)
Change Update Settings...
Check now
Active-X Version: (version)
Plug-in Version: (version)
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Folder Options
Folder Options
General:
Browse folders:
Open each folder in same window
Open each folder in it's own window
Click items as follows:
Single-click to open an item (point to select)
Underline icon titles consistent with my browser
Underline icon titles only when I point at them
Single-click to open an item (single-click to select)
Navigation pane:
Show all folders
Automatically expand to current folder
How do I change folder options ?
| View:
Folder views:
Apply to Folders
Reset Folders
Advanced Settings:
Always show icons, never thumbnails
Always show menus
Display file icon on thumbnails
Display file size information in folder tips
Hidden files and folders:
Don't show hidden files, folders, or drives
Show hidden files, folders, and drives
Hide empty drives in the Computer folder
Hide extensions for known file types
Hide protected operating system files
Launch folder windows in a separate process
Restore previous folder windows at logon
Show drive letters
Show encrypted or compressed NTFS files in color
Show pop-up description for folder and desktop items
Show preview handlers in preview pane
Use check boxes to select items
When typing into list view:
Automatically type into the search box
Select the typed item in the view
Restore Defaults
| Search:
What to search:
In indexed locations, search file names and contents.
In non-indexed locations, search file names only.
Always search file names and contents
How to search:
Include subfolders in search results when searching file folders
Find partial matches
Use natural language search
Don't use the index when searching in file folders for system files
When searching non-indexed locations:
Include system directories
Include compressed files (ZIP, CAB, . . .)
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Fonts
Font settings
Hide fonts based on language settings
Restore default font settings
Allow fonts to be installed using a shortcut (advanced)
Help me choose font settings
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ClearType Text Tuner
Make the text on your screen easier to read
Display
Text size:
Smaller
Medium
Larger
Character Map
Get more font information online
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| Getting Started
| HomeGroup
Share with other home computers running Windows
Tell me more about HomeGroups
Change advanced sharing settings
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Start the HomeGroup troubleshooter
Join Now
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| Indexing Options
Index these locations:
(list)
Modify
Advanced
Pause
How does indexing affect searches ?
Troubleshoot search and indexing
Internet Properties
Internet Properties
General
| Security
| Privacy
| Content
| Connections
| Programs
| Advanced
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General:
Home page: (page)
Use current
Use Default
Use new tab
Startup:
Start with tabs from last session
Start with home page
Tabs:
Tabs
Browsing history:
Delete browsing history on exit
Delete
Settings
Appearance:
Colors
Languages
Fonts
Accessibility
| Security:
Select a zone to view or change security settings:
Internet
Local Intranet
Trusted sites
Restricted sites
Sites
Security level for this zone
Allowed levels for this zone: Medium to High
Enable protected mode (requires restarting Internet Explorer)
| Privacy:
Select a setting for the Internet zone: (level)
Sites
Import
Advanced
Default
Location:
Never allow websites to request your physical location
Clear Sites
Pop-up Blocker:
Turn on Pop-Up Blocker
Settings
InPrivate:
Disable toolbars and extensions when InPrivate Browsing starts
| Content:
Control the Internet content that can be viewed
Family Safety
Certificates:
Use certificates for encrypted connections and identification
Clear SSL State
Certificates
Publisherss
AutoComplete:
Settings
Feeds and Web Slices:
Settings
| Connections:
To set up an Internet connection, click Setup Setup
Dial-Up and Virtual Private Network settings
Add
Add VPN
Remove
Settings
Local Area Network (LAN) settings
LAN Settings
| Programs:
Default web browser:
Internet Explorer Make Default
Tell me if Internet Explorer is not the default web browser
Manage add-ons:
Enable or disable add-ons installed in your system Manage add-ons
HTML editing:
Choose the program that you want Internet Explorer
to use for editing HTML files. HTML Editor: (editor)
Internet programs:
Choose the programs you want to use for other
Internet services, such as email
Set programs
| Advanced:
Accelerated graphics
Use software rendering instead of GPU rendering*
Accessibility
Always expand ALT text for images
Enable Caret Browsing for new windows and tabs
Move system caret with focus/selection changes
Play system sounds
Reset text size to medium for new windows and tabs
Reset zoom level for new windows and tabs
Browsing
Always record developer console messages
Close unused folders in History and Favorites*
Disable script debugging (Internet Explorer)
Disable script debugging (Other)
Display a notification about every script error
Enable automatic crash recovery*
Enable FTP folder view (outside of Internet Explorer)
Enable Suggested Sites
Enable third-party browser extensions*
Enable visual styles on buttons and controls in webpages
Go to an intranet site for a single word entry in the Address bar
Load sites and content in the background to optimize performance
Notify when downloads complete
Show friendly HTTP error messages
Underline links
Always
Hover
Never
Use inline AutoComplete in File Explorer and Run Dialog
Use inline AutoComplete in Internet Explorer Address Bar and Open Dialog
Use most recent order when switching tabs with Ctrl+Tab
Use Passive FTP (for firewall and DSL modem compatibility)
Use smooth scrolling
HTTP settings
Use HTTP 1.1
Use HTTP 1.1 through proxy connections
International*
Always show encoded addresses
Send IDN server names for Interanet URLs
Send IDN server names for non-Interanet URLs
Send URL path as UTF-8
Send UTF-8 query strings for Intranet URLs
Send UTF-8 query strings for non-Intranet URLs
Show Notification bar for encoded addresses
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Multimedia
Enable alternative codecs in HTML5 media elements*
Enable automatic image resizing
Play animations in webpages*
Play sounds in webpages
Show image download placeholders
Show pictures
Security
Allow active content from CDs to run on My Computer*
Allow active content to run in files on My Computer*
Allow software to run or install even if the signature is invalid
Block unsecured images with other mixed content
Check for publisher's certificate revocation
Check for server certificate revocation*
Check for signatures on downloaded programs
Do not save encrypted pages to disk
Empty Temporary Internet Files folder when browser is closed
Enable DOM Storage
Enable Integrated Windows Authentication*
Enable memory protection to help mitigate online attacks*
Enable native XMLHTTP support
Enable SmartScreen Filter
Enable Strict P3P Validation*
Send Do Not Track requests to sites you visit in Internet Explorer*
Use SSL 2.0
Use SSL 3.0
Use TLS 1.0
Use TLS 1.1
Use TLS 1.2
Warn about certificate address mismatch*
Warn if changing between secure and not secure mode
Warn if POST submittal is redirected to a zone that does not permit posts
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* Takes effect after you restart your computer
Restore advanced settings
Reset Internet Explorer settings:
Resets Internet Explorer's settings to their default condition. Reset...
You should only use this if your browser is in an usuable state.
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Keyboard Properties
Keyboard Properties
Speed:
Character repeat:
Repeat delay: (delay)
Repeat rate: (rate)
Cursor blink rate:
Repeat delay: (delay)
| Hardware
Devices:
(list)
Device Properties:
Manufacturer: (manufacturer)
Location: (location)
Device status: (status)
Properties
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Location and Other Sensors(Win7)
Sensors can detect information about your computer's current location, surroundings, and more.
How is my privacy affected ?
Default Location
Event Viewer / Location Activity
Location Settings(Win8)
Sensors can detect information about your computer's current location, surroundings, and more.
Turn on the Windows Location platform
Let users choose their own location settings for apps
Help improve Microsoft location services
How is my privacy affected ?
Default Location
Event Viewer / Location Activity
Mouse Properties
Mouse Properties
Buttons
| Pointers
| Pointer Options
| Wheel
| Hardware
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Buttons:
Button configuration:
Switch primary and secondary buttons
Double-click speed:
Speed: Slow . . . Fast
ClickLock:
Turn on ClickLock
Settings
| Pointers:
Scheme: (scheme)
Save As...
Delete
Customize: (setting)
Enable pointer shadow
Use Default
Browse...
Allow themes to change mouse pointers
| Pointer Options:
Motion:
Pointer speed: Slow . . . Fast
Snap To:
Automatically move pointer to the default button in a dialog box
Visibility:
Display pointer trails
Hide pointer while typing
Show location of pointer when I press CTRL key
| Wheel:
Vertical Scrolling:
Roll the wheel one notch to scroll
The following number of lines at a time: (count)
One screen at a time
Horizontal Scrolling:
Tilt the wheel to scroll the following number of characters at a time: (count)
| Hardware
Devices:
(list)
Device Properties:
Manufacturer: (manufacturer)
Location: (location)
Device status: (status)
Properties
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Network and Sharing Center
Network
Network Map
Connect to a network
Set up a connection or network
Choose homegroup and sharing options
Advanced sharing settings
Change sharing options for different network profiles
Troubleshoot problems
Identify and repair network problems
Manage Wireless Networks
Network Connections
Local Area Connection Status
Wireless Connection
Create a dial-up connection
Create a VPN (virtual private network) connection
Set up a wireless ad hoc (computer to computer) network
Media streaming options
Turn on media streaming
Tell me more about media streaming
Read the privacy statement online
People Near Me(Win7)
People Near Me
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Local Area Connection Status
Connection:
IPv4 Connectivity: | (value)
| IPv6 Connectivity: | (value)
| Media State: | (value)
| Duration: | (value)
| Speed: | (value)
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Details...
| Activity:
Bytes sent: (value) Bytes received: (value)
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Properties
Disable
Diagnose
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Network Connection Details
Property | Value
| Connection-specific DNS suffix | (value)
| Description | (value)
| Physical Address | (MAC)
| DHCP Enabled | (value)
| IPv4 Address | (address)
| IPv4 Subnet Mask | (mask)
| IPv4 Default Gateway | (address)
| IPv4 DNS Servers | (address)
| | (address)
| IPv4 WINS Server | (address)
| NetBIOS over TCP/IP Enabled | (value)
| Link-local IPv6 Address | (address)
| IPv6 Default Gateway | (address)
| IPv6 DNS Server | (address)
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Local Area Connection Properties
Networking:
Connect using: {adapter}
Configure...
This connection uses the following items:
Client for Microsoft Networks
QoS Packet Scheduler
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper I/O Driver
Link-Layer Topology Discovery Responder
Install...
Uninstall
Properties
Description: (description)
| Sharing:
Allow other network users to connect through
this computer's Internet connection
Home networking connection: {connection}
Allow other network users to control or disable
the shared Internet connection
Using ICS (Internet Connection Sharing)
Settings...
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Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties
You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports
this capability. Otherwise, you need to ask your network administrator
for the appropriate settings.
Obtain an IP address automatically
Use the following IP address:
IP address: | (address)
| Subnet mask: | (mask)
| Default gateway: | (address)
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Obtain DNS server address automatically
Use the following DNS server addresses:
Preferred DNS server: | (address)
| Alternate DNS server: | (address)
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Validate settings upon exit
Advanced...
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| Notification Area Icons
Show which icons and notifications appear on the taskbar
System Icons
Parental Controls
What can I do with Parental Controls ?
Create a new user
How do I install additional controls ?
Performance Information and Tools(Win7)
Rate and improve your computer's performance
Refresh Now
View and print detailed performance and system information
Tips for improving your computer's performance
Learn more about scores and software online
Indexing Options
Power Options
Disc Cleanup
Advanced Tools
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Performance Options:
Performance Options
Advanced
| Data Execution Prevention
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Visual Effects:
Let Windows choose what's best for my computer
Adjust for best appearance
Adjust for best performance
Custom:
Animate controls and elements inside windows
Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing
Animations in the taskbar and Start Menu
Enable desktop composition
Fade or slide menus into view
Fade or slide ToolTips into view
Fade out menu items after clicking
Save taskbar thumbnail previews
Show shadows under mouse pointre
Show shadows under windows
Show thumbnails instead of icons
Show translucent selection rectangle
Show window contents while dragging
Slide open combo boxes
Smooth edges of screen fonts
Smotth-scroll list boxes
Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop
Use visual styles on windows and buttons
| Advanced:
Processor scheduling:
Adjust for best perfomance of:
Programs
Background services
Virtual memory:
Total paging file size for all drives: (mb)
Change
| Data Execution Prevention:
Turn on DEP for essential Windows programs and services only
Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select:
(list)
Add...
Remove
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| Personalization
Change the theme
Save Theme
Get more themes online
Desktop Icon Settings
Desktop Icon Settings
Computer
| Recycle bin
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User's Files
| Control Panel
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Network
| Change Icon...
Restore Default
Allow themes to change desktop icons
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Change mouse pointers
Change your account picture
Desktop Background
Window Color
Sounds
Screen Saver
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Phone and Modem
Location information
Power Options
Select a power plan
Tell me more about power plans
Balanced: Change plan settings
Power saver: Change plan settings
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Require a password on wakeup
Choose what the power button does
Create a power plan
Choose when to turn off the display
Change when the computer sleeps
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| Programs and Features
Uninstall or change a program
Update history
Turn Windows features on or off
Run programs made for previous versions of Windows
Recovery
Restore this computer to an earler point in time
System Restore
Advanced Recovery Methods
Restore your files(Win7)
Region(Win8)
Region
Formats
| Location
| Administrative
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Formats:
Format: (format)
Date and time formats:
Short date: (format)
Long date: (format)
Short time: (format)
Long time: (format)
First day of week: (weekday)
Additional settings
| Location:
Current location: (location)
| Administrative:
Welcome screen and new user accounts:
Copy settings...
Tell me more about these accounts
Language for non-Unicode programs:
Current language for non-Unicode programs: (language)
Change system locale...
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Region and Language(Win7)
Region and Language
Formats
| Location
| Keyboards and Languages
| Administrative
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Formats:
Format: (format)
Date and time formats:
Short date: (format)
Long date: (format)
Short time: (format)
Long time: (format)
First day of week: (weekday)
What does the notation mean ?
Additional settings
Go online to learn about changing languages and regional formats
| Location:
Current location: (location)
| Keyboard and Languages:
Change keyboards
How do I change the keyboard layout for the welcome screen ?
How can I install additional languages ?
| Administrative:
Welcome screen and new user accounts:
Copy settings...
Tell me more about these accounts
Language for non-Unicode programs:
Current language for non-Unicode programs: (language)
Change system locale...
What is system locale ?
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RemoteApp and Desktop Connections
Connect to desktops and programs at your workplace
Set up a new connection with RemoteApp and Desktop Connections
Speech Recognition
Start speech recognition
Start using speech to control your computer
Set up a microphone
Set up your computer to work properly with Speech Recognition
Take Speech Tutorial
Train your computer to better understand you
Open the Speech Reference Card
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Speech Properties
Speech Recognition
| Text to Speech
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Speech Recognition:
Language: (format)
Settings
Recognition profiles:
(list)
New
Delete...
Train Profile...
User Settings:
Run Speech Recognition at startup
Review documents and mail to improve accuracy
Enable voice activation
Number of spaces to insert after puncuation: (number)
Microphone:
Level: (level)
Audio Input...
Advanced...
Configure Microphone...
| Text to Speech:
Voice selection: (voice)
Settings
Preview Voice
Voice speed: Slow . . . Fast
Audio Input...
Advanced...
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| Sound
Sound
Playback
| Recording
| Sounds
| Communications
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Playback:
Select a playback device below to modify its settings:
(list)
Configure
Set Default
Properties
| Recording:
Select a recording device below to modify its settings:
(list)
Configure
Set Default
Properties
| Sounds:
Sound Scheme: (scheme)
Save As...
Delete
Program Events:
(list)
Play Windows Startup sound
Sounds:
(list)
Test
Browse
| Communications:
When Windows detects communications activity:
Mute all other sounds
Reduce the volume of other sounds by 80%
Reduce the volume of other sounds by 80%
Do nothing
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Volume Mixer
Storage Spaces(Win8)
Use Storage Spaces to save files to two or more drives so that your files remain safe, even when a drive fails.
Storage Spaces also enables you to easily add more drives if you run low on capacity.
Storage Pool: (status)
Rename pool
Create a Storage Space
Add drives
Storage Spaces:
(list)
View files
Rename
Delete
Physical drives:
(list)
Rename
Delete
Sync Center
View sync conflicts
View sync results
Set up new sync partnerships
Manage offline files
System
Windows edition:
Get more features with a new edition of Windows
System:
Rating
Processor
Installed memory (RAM)
System type
Pen and Touch
Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings:
Computer name
Change settings
Full computer name
Computer description
Workgroup
Windows activation:
Product ID
Activate Windows
Change product key
Device Manager
Environment Variables
Task Manager
Task Manager
Applications
| Processes
| Services
| Performance
| Networking
| Users
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System Properties
System Properties
Computer Name
| Hardware
| Advanced
| System Protection
| Remote
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Computer Name:
Computer description: | (description)
| Full computer name: | (name)
| Workgroup: | (workgroup)
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To use a wizard to join a domain or workgroup, click Network ID Network ID
To rename this computer, click Change Change
| Hardware:
Device Manager
| Advanced:
Performance: Settings
User Profiles: Settings
Startup and Recovery: Settings
| System Protection:
What is System Protection ?
System Restore
Protection Settings:
Available drives:
(list)
Configure restore settings, manage disk space, and delete restore points Configure...
Create a restore point for the drives that have system protection turned on Create...
| Remote:
Allow Remote Assistance to the computer
What happens when I enable Remote Assistance ?
Advanced
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| Taskbar Properties(Win8)
Taskbar
Taskbar
| Jump Lists
| Toolbars
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Taskbar:
Lock the taskbar
Auto-hide the taskbar
Use small taskbar buttons
Taskbar location on screen: (location)
Taskbar buttons: (combine setting)
Notification area:
Customize...
Use Peek to preview the desktop when you move your mouse to the Show desktop at the end of the taskbar
| Jump lists:
Number of recent items to display in Jump Lists: (count)
Privacy:
Store recently-opened programs
Store and display recently opened items in Jump Lists
| Multiple displays:
Show taskbar on all displays
Show taskbar buttons on: (area)
Buttons on other taskbars: (combine setting)
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Taskbar and Start Menu Properties(Win7)
Taskbar and Start Menu Properties
Taskbar
| Start Menu
| Toolbars
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Taskbar:
Taskbar appearance:
Lock the taskbar
Auto-hide the taskbar
Use small icons
Taskbar location on screen: (location)
Taskbar buttons: (combine setting)
Notification area:
Customize which icons and notifications appear in the notification area
Customize...
Preview desktop with Aero Peek:
Temporarily view the desktop and notifications when you move
your mouse to the Show desktop button at the end of the taskbar
Use Aero Peek to preview the desktop
How do I customize the taskbar ?
| Start Menu:
To customize how link, icons, and menus look and behave in the Start menu, click Customize
Customize...
Power button action: (action)
Privacy:
Store and display recently opened programs in the Start menu
Store and display recently opened items in the Start menu and the taskbar
How do I change the way the Start menu looks ?
| Toolbars:
Select which toolbars to add to the taskbar:
Address
Links
Tablet PC Input Panel
Desktop
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Troubleshooting
View all categories
History
Change settings
Get help from a friend
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Internet Connections
Network Adapter
Incoming Connections
Shared Folders
HomeGroup
Windows Update
System Maintenance
Performance
Power
Search and Indexing
Aero
Program Compatibility
Hardware and Devices
Printer
Audio recording
Audio playback
Windows Media Player:
Settings
Library
DVD
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User Accounts
Change Your Password
Remove Your Password
Change Your Picture
Change Your Name
Change Your Account Type
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Manage Accounts
Create New Account
User Account Control settings
User Profiles
Link Online IDs
Forgotten Password Wizard
Create a "password reset" disk
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Windows Anytime Upgrade
| Windows CardSpace(Win7)
| Windows Defender
| Windows Firewall
Allowed Programs
Allow programs to communicate through Windows Firewall
What are the risks of allowing a program to communicate ?
Change settings
Allowed programs and features:
(list)
Details...
Remove
Allow another program...
Change notification settings
Restore defaults
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
Windows Update
Change Settings
Choose how Windows can install updates
How does automatic updating help me ?
Important updates:
(selection)
Install new updates: (day) at: (time)
Recommended updates:
Give me recommended updates the same way I receive important updates
Who can install updates:
Allow all users to install updates on this computer
Microsoft Update:
Give me updates for Microsoft products and check for new optional Microsoft software when I update Windows
Software notifications:
Show me detailed notifications when new Microsoft software is available
View update history
Restore hidden updates
Updates: Frequently asked questions
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Contacts
Omnipotence Software
support@OmnipotenceSoftware.com
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