How to navigate in different versions of Windows

Windows Key + I > Apps > Optional Features.

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Start > Settings > Apps > Optional Features.

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Windows Key + X > Programs and Features.

Windows key + R > type netplwiz

Non-administrators are prompted to enter their credentials, while administrators see the User Accounts screen.

NOTE:  The first user to be created has administrator privileges. Only the administrator can create new users and install and remove programs.

1. Windows key > type run
2. type the path you are looking for.

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Windows key > type cmd > Press Enter.

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Windows key + X > select Command Prompt or Command Prompt (Admin).

1. Hover the mouse at the top right > click the settings cog > PC info.
2. Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings > Computer name.

• To copy - Ctrl + C.
• To paste - Ctrl + V.

1. Windows key + X > Control Panel.
2. Devices and Printers.

1. Click Start > type Firewall > select Firewall & Network Protection.

1. Windows key + X > Control Panel.
2. System and Security > Windows Firewall.

1. Click Start > type show hidden
2. Select Show hidden files.
3. Click Show settings.
4. Select Show hidden files, folders and drives.
5. Click Ok.

1. Desktop > File Explorer.
2. Click the View Menu.
3. Select the Hidden Items check box.

This can be accessed by:

• Windows key + R > type iexplore > OK.

.NET Framework 4.8 is included with Windows 11, and runs any .NET Framework 4.x app. Sage software is designed for earlier .NET Versions. To enable this: 

Press Windows Key > Type Windows Features > select Turn Windows Features on or Off

Locate .NET Framework 3.5 (Including .NET 2.0 and 3.0) > Select the following check boxes:

• Net Framework 3.5 (includes .Net 2.0 and 3.0).
• Windows Communication Foundation HTTP Activation.
• Windows Communication Foundation Non-HTTP Activation.

Click OK. 

1. Windows key + X > Programs and Features.
2. Turn Windows features on or off.
3. Windows Features window > to expand .Net Framework 3.5 (includes .Net 2.0 and 3.0) click the plus sign.
4. Select the following check boxes:
   
   • Net Framework 3.5 (includes .Net 2.0 and 3.0)
   • Windows Communication Foundation HTTP Activation
   • Windows Communication Foundation Non-HTTP Activation
5. Click OK > once Windows has searched for the required features, click Download files from Windows Update > to download and install the required files, follow the on-screen prompts.
6. Restart PC.

1. Windows key > type cmd > Press Enter
2. Type ping <>* > press enter.

NOTE: * replace <> with the name of your server.

NOTE: * replace <> with the name of your server.

Windows Key > Type Printers > select Printers & Scanners

Click Add Device > Add Manually then follow the Add Printer Wizard.

1. Windows key + X > Control Panel
2. Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers > Add a printer.

   Tip: If the Control Panel is set to view by icons, just click Devices and Printers > Add a printer.

3. Select The Printer that I want isn’t listed > Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings.

Start > Type Region > Select Region option

Start > Type Region > Select Region Settings option

1. Start > Control Panel.
2. Clock, Language, and Region > Language > Region. TIP: If the Control Panel is set to view by icons, just click Region.
3. Format drop-down > choose the required language.
4. Locations tab > Home location > choose the required location.

1. Windows key + R > type cmd > OK.
2. Enter command regsvr32 <>.dll

NOTE: Replace <> with the file path and name of the required DLL, for example:

• regsvr32 C:\Program Files\Sage\Accounts\sg50Accounts.dll

1. Windows Key + I
2. Click Recovery
3. Click Advanced Startup

You'll be prompted to restart your computer - When you do, it'll boot into Safe Mode. Restart your computer from Safe Mode again to reboot normally. 

1. Access the Settings charm.
2. Change PC Settings > General.
3. Beneath Advanced Startup, select Restart Now > Troubleshoot > Advanced Options.
4. Startup Settings > Restart.
5. When the PC reboots, select Enable Safe Mode (Option 4).
6. Log on as a user with Administrator rights.

To reboot your PC in standard mode, restart your computer from Safe Mode and it will reboot normally.

1. Windows Key + I
2. Click Display

Adjust resolution using the drop down options under Scale & Layout

1. Windows Key + I
2. Click System
3. Adjust Display Resolution drop down

Window Key > Type search criteria.

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1. Windows key + E
2. Select the location you want to search.
3. Type the name of the file or folder you want to locate in the Search box.

Use search bar to the right of the Start button.

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   Windows Key + E
2. Select the location you want to search.
3. Type the name of the file or folder you want to locate in the Search box.

1. Start > Computer.
2. Select the location you want to search.
3. Type the name of the file or folder you want to locate in the Search box.

1. CTRL + Shift + ESC
2. Select Start up tab

TIP: To enable or disable start up items right-click and choose Enable or Disable as required.  

1. CTRL + Shift + ESC
2. Select Start up tab

TIP: To enable or disable start up items right-click and choose Enable or Disable as required.  

1. Windows key + R > type msconfig > OK.
2. General tab > Selective startup > OK.

CTRL + Shift + ESC.

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Right-click Start button > Task Manager.

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Windows key + X > Task Manager.

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CTRL + Shift + ESC

1. Windows Key + I > Apps > Select Apps & Features
2. Locate app to be removed.
3. Click elipsis  icon.
4. Select Uninstall.
5. Click Uninstall again.

1. Windows Key + I > Select Apps
2. Scroll to locate program > Click to select > Select Uninstall
3. Click Uninstall again.

1. Start > Control Panel.
2. Programs > Uninstall a program. TIP: If the Control Panel is set to view by icons, just click Programs and Features.
3. Select the program you want to uninstall > Uninstall.

1. Click Start or press the Windows key.
2. Type UAC.
3. Select Change User Account Control Settings.

1. Start > Control Panel.
2. User Accounts > User Accounts. TIP: If the Control Panel is set to view by icons, just click User Accounts.

Windows key + R > type winver > OK.

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Right-click Start button > System > Windows Specification section.