About this tag
The enable tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about turning on or activating features, settings, and hardware in Windows. Common topics include enabling or disabling Windows Update, Remote Desktop, network adapters, touchpad drivers, and system features like 8.3 filename support. Users often seek help with settings that do not stick, such as touchpad settings reverting after updates, or with enabling options that appear grayed out, like an iTunes toolbar. Troubleshooting often involves registry edits, PowerShell scripts, or Device Manager. The tag reflects practical, user-driven questions about making Windows components work as intended, with a focus on resolving issues where enabling a feature is problematic or where changes do not persist.
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    Windows 10 update - Uninstall

    Hello, In the past I had downloaded a software that was disabling windows update in Windows 10. Even if you were trying to make an update, you had an error. Has anyone this software or a way to do that? Thanks! PS. I have found a lot of tutorials for DISABLING windows update and it is not...
  2. eXtremeDevil

    Windows 10 [SOLVED] iTunes Toolbar not enabling

    Hello, I use iTunes 10.7 (the toolbar was removed in newer versions) and I have the option to enable it, but no matter how many times I click on it, it never becomes active. I have something like this (it's an internet image): I can enable/disable all but the iTunes one. I've tried...
  3. Anderson Hoffmann

    Windows 7 ENABLE Process Name in 8dot3name format

    I need to simulate an application using 8.3 format, as shown in the attached image How do I enable it? (The print is from another Windows 7) I did not find it
    • Anderson Hoffmann
    • Thread
    • 8dot3name application command line compatibility configuration documentation enable file format file system installation legacy systems process name simulation system settings tech support troubleshooting user guide user request windows 7 windows features
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 Networking a domain computer via Remote Desktop on Server 2008 R2

    I'm replacing a workstation on our domain, but it will be used in a satellite location where we utilize Remote Desktop to access our server. I have upgraded the new workstation to Windows 10 Professional and have joined it to the domain. I have set it up (user name/computer name, etc) to mirror...
    • Thomskitten
    • Thread
    • access computer computer name connection domain enable error help network network availability network issues professional remote access remote desktop satellite server 2008 troubleshooting username windows 10 workstation
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  5. Neemobeer

    Windows 7 Powershell LAN/WLAN Switcher

    Many times people may have both their wireless NIC and wired NIC connected at the same time. This can create a bridge and cause your network performance to degrade. Here is a powershell script that could be setup as a scheduled task to run at start up. What it does it detect if the wired nic...
    • Neemobeer
    • Thread
    • adapter automation code connection disable enable ethernet function lan network performance powershell scripting switch task scheduler wifi windows wireless wlan
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting
  6. Curious

    Windows 10 ELAN Touchpad Driver

    WINDOWS 10 Windows Update installs today the update "ELAN Touchpad 15.9.5.3_X64_WHQL from ELAM Microelectronic Corp.". After the installation i boot the computer and the look of the icon of "ELAN Pointing Device" changed. The touchpad is enable, and before this update he stay disable because...
    • Curious
    • Thread
    • boot issues customization devices disable drivers elan enable feedback help microelectronic mouse properties restart settings support touchpad troubleshooting update whql windows 10
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Enable+disable pagefile.sys in registry?

    Is there a way NOT to enable + disable Pagefile.sys through Systems dialog but with a Registry key? When enabling from disbaled state it should take the previously (eventually in the past) set partition location and file size. If this is not possible then pagefile.sys should be set to "system...
    • pstein
    • Thread
    • configuration disable enable file system memory management optimization page file partition pc management performance registry system administration tech support troubleshooting user query windows windows settings
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  8. Saltgrass

    Windows 10 Disable or Enable Ethernet Adapter in Network Connections Dialog..

    It seems I have to go into the Device Manager to enable or disable my Ethernet adapter. The Network Connections dialog does not seem to work where the WiFi will enable or disable.
  9. P

    Windows 8 Where can I enable start menu?

    So my mother just got a new windows 8.1 computer and the first thing I saw at the desktop is that she has a start menu button. I want that little thing on my computer too now (my computer is also windows 8.1). But I can't find e where to enable it. Have have installed all the updates but I can't...
  10. brkkab

    Windows 10 How to enable Windows 10's GodMode

    I came across this article yesterday on how to enable GodMode in Windows 10. I tried it and it work's. Here's the article link : http://www.pcworld.com/article/2881613/unlock-windows-10s-hidden-powerful-godmode-tool.html
    • brkkab
    • Thread
    • customization enable god mode hidden features tech tips user guide windows 10 windows tools
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 How to enable the laptop WiFi hotspot when I start the laptop?

    How to enable the laptop WiFi hotspot when I start the laptop?
  12. Nency Willims

    Windows 7 How to Enable NAT in Windows 7

    Is it safe to enable/disable the NAT funcionality on my router? And are there any secondary issues if I turn off my NAT?
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    Windows 8 How to Enable and Use Telnet on Your Computer

    plz how to i use telnet? when i try it says 'telnet' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. thx
    • demenstruated
    • Thread
    • batch file command line enable external command internal command network telnet troubleshooting windows windows tools
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 admin account windows 7

    I keep having problems enabling the adminstrator account on my windows 7 computer.. i tried command prompt but it wont work... whats a good way to enable it??
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    Windows 7 change settings in windows firewall is grayed out

    hi guys, i want to add port from exception tab in windows firewall page. but change settings button is grayed out. how can i enable it? ( i login as admin and win is 7) thanks in advance control panel/windows firewall/allow a program or feature through firewall/ change settings buttom
    • ep1026
    • Thread
    • allowed programs control panel enable firewall greyed out network security port exception settings windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Script for Disabling Flash/Pen Drive in Win 7

    i am using win 7 and i want a script to disable the flash/pen drive and enable it when required. when i was using xp there was a script which is not working in win7
    • baijuep
    • Thread
    • disable enable flash drive pen drive scripting storage devices usb security windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Internet Protect Mode

    On the right bottom of my screen is the msg: "Internet Protect Mode: Off. I know how to get the screen for this to show, but I'm not sure how I should mark off the settings; i.e. disable, enable, prompt. I'm afraid I'll chose the "wrong button". I would be greatful if someone can help me with...
    • m139139
    • Thread
    • configuration disable enable help internet prompt protected mode security settings
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  18. A

    Windows 7 Enable and disable Internet connection

    For security reasons, I want to turn my Internet connection via my Netgear router on and off, as I like. In Windows XP it was easy. I could pull out a LAN icon from the Network connection section in the Control Panel to the desktop. Then all I needed was to click it and choose to disable/enable...
    • allesok
    • Thread
    • connection control panel disable enable internet lan netgear network router security tray icons windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  19. B

    Windows 7 Restoring Right Click Functionality for Dialog Box Access

    A right click no longer brings up a dialog box, is there some way to enable this feature?
  20. A

    Windows 7 enable tablet function

    Hi! I've been using my tablet pretty well stationary on my desk or the last year. When I installed windows 7 beta, I enabled the tablet function and it worked fine. Fast forward a few months; I installed windows 7 professional, but never could figure out how to enable tablet functionality, but I...