Summary
Description
NOTE: On 14 January 2020 Microsoft ended support for Windows 7. Read more >
TIP: If you would like to check whether your Sage software is compatible with your version of Windows - Read more >
Common Windows Functions
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Add/Remove Windows components | Windows Key + I > Apps > Optional Features. or Start > Settings > Apps > Optional Features. | Right click Start button > Programs & Features. or Windows Key + X > Programs and Features. | |
Administrator rights | Windows key + R > type netplwiz
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Access All Apps | Windows key > All Apps. | Start > Scroll program list. | |
Browsing across a Network |
| Start > programs and files. | |
Command Prompt | Windows key + R > type cmd > OK. or Windows key > type cmd > Press Enter. | Windows key + R > type cmd > OK. or Windows key + X > select Command Prompt or Command Prompt (Admin). | Windows key + R > type cmd > OK. |
Computer (File Explorer) | Windows key + E. | ||
Computer name | Windows Key + I > System > About. |
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Control Panel | Windows Key > Type Control Panel > Click Control Panel option. | Windows key + X > Control Panel. | Start > Control Panel. |
Copy and Paste |
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Custom Paper Size | Windows key > type Printers > select Printers & Scanners. |
| Start > Devices and Printers. |
Exceptions to the Windows Firewall |
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| Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall. |
Hidden Files and Folders |
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| Tools > Folder Options. |
Internet Explorer | Internet Explorer is fully depreciated in Windows 11. It's replaced by Microsoft Edge. On June 15, 2022 Microsoft will end support for Internet Explorer. Read More about IE Mode for Edge. | Internet Explorer has been superseded by Microsoft Edge but Internet Explorer is still available in the background. This can be accessed by:
| Windows key > type iexplore |
.NET - To enable .NET 2.0 and 3.0 | .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:
Click OK. | .NET version 4.5 is installed as part of Windows 8 and 10, however Sage software is designed to work with earlier versions of .NET. You can enable .NET 2.0 and 3.0 by following the steps below:
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ODBC Data Source Administrator | Windows key + R > type odbcad32 > OK. | ||
Ping Network Utility |
| Windows key + R > type cmd > OK > type C:\ > press Enter > type ping <>* > press Enter.
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Printer Driver | Windows Key > Type Printers > select Printers & Scanners Click Add Device > Add Manually then follow the Add Printer Wizard. |
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Regional Settings | Start > Type Region > Select Region option | Start > Type Region > Select Region Settings option |
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Register a file |
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Registry Editor | Windows key + R > type regedit > OK. | ||
Run command | Windows Key + R. | ||
Safe Mode |
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. |
To reboot your PC in standard mode, restart your computer from Safe Mode and it will reboot normally. | Restart the PC and press F8. |
Screen Resolution |
Adjust resolution using the drop down options under Scale & Layout |
| Start > Control Panel > Adjust screen resolution. |
Search for Files and Folders | Window Key > Type search criteria. or
| Use search bar to the right of the Start button. or
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Selective Start-up |
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Services | Windows key + R > type services.msc > OK. | ||
System spec | Windows key + X > System. | Control Panel > System and Security > System. | |
Task Manager | CTRL + Shift + ESC. or Right-click Start button > Task Manager. | Right-click on task bar > Start Task Manager. or Windows key + X > Task Manager. or CTRL + Shift + ESC | Right click on task bar > Start Task Manager. |
Uninstall a program |
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User Account Control |
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Windows Version | Windows key + R > type winver > OK. or Right-click Start button > System > Windows Specification section. |
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