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Configuring Basic Settings

To configure Windows your way, you need to start with the basics. That means learning what tools to use-and how to use them. That's right, we're talking configuration essentials, starting with the Windows Control Panel.

Learn more:

  • Using the Control Panel

  • Configuring the Control Panel

  • Understanding the Configuration Utilities

  • Configuring the Control Panel Start Menu Display

  • Other Ways to Configure Windows

  • Windows Registry

  • Changing Your PC's Time and Date

  • Changing Your Computer's Name

In this tutorial:

  1. Using the Control Panel
  2. Configuring the Control Panel
  3. Understanding the Configuration Utilities
  4. Configuring the Control Panel Start Menu Display
  5. Other Ways to Configure Windows
  6. Windows Registry
  7. Changing Your PC's Time and Date
  8. Changing Your Computer's Name