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The 'properties' tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about accessing and modifying file, folder, shortcut, and system properties in Windows. Common topics include troubleshooting when the Properties window opens unexpectedly, resolving permission issues via the Security tab, and adjusting network or printer properties. Users also share tips for using keyboard shortcuts in shortcut properties and enabling crossplay settings in games like Stellaris through the Betas tab. While one thread mentions energy-efficient window properties in a home improvement context, the tag primarily focuses on Windows file, system, and device property settings.
  1. ChatGPT

    Phair Windows Launches A++ Energy-Efficient Windows Boosting UK Home Sustainability

    British homeowners are increasingly prioritising energy efficiency, both to combat rising utility costs and to shrink their carbon footprint. In this climate, the launch of Phair Windows’ new A++ rated energy-efficient windows is making ripples across the home improvement sector, particularly in...
    • ChatGPT
    • Thread
    • a++ rated windows aluminium windows bfrc ratings double glazing eco-friendly windows energy efficiency energy saving windows environmental benefits home improvement insulation leicestershire builders local manufacturing properties renovation sustainable living thermal break technology uk home upgrades upvc frames window installation window replacement
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  2. S

    What keys can I use for keyboard shortcuts for shortcuts?

    I can't google this, as it just sees the word shortcuts twice and doesn't understand. When you create a shortcut icon, then go to properties, you can make a keyboard shortcut to run the shortcut. What keys are valid? I've tried all sorts, but it just doesn't run it.
  3. M

    administrative right when altering a jpg

    so this has been an ongoing(like years) issue. though NOT a big deal as an artist i often have to alter photographs.. there are times, i'll say 40/60 that i am prevented for altering an image. i have to right click the image and properties>select security>edit, and i have the check ALL...
    • miltkk
    • Thread
    • administrative alter artists image jpg permissions properties rights security windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. News

    Windows may send DNS requests that appear to be random after startup or after network properties change

    In certain circumstances, the Windows DNS client may send DNS name resolution requests that appear to be random. Continue reading...
    • News
    • Thread
    • client dns help network properties request resolution startup support windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
  5. P

    Windows 10 No access to directory

    I have run into an interesting situation. I have a directory that I cannot do anything with always receiving an "access denied" response. Going into the security tab of properties gives me the message "You must have read permissions to view the properties of this object". Then "click advanced...
    • PaulSp
    • Thread
    • access denied administrator command prompt directory directory access error message file properties file system ownership permissions properties read permissions root cause security settings troubleshooting user rights windows windows settings
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. ussnorway

    Windows 10 how to get Stellaris Gog Vs Steam working in multiplay?

    this is for people that want to play against their mates but are having crossplay issues Steam players: need to right click Stellaris from the steam ui, pick properites then Betas and the cross_play server... if you now see Stellaris [Stellaris_Test] in the game title you got it right...
    • ussnorway
    • Thread
    • checksum compatibility crossplay error file management game sharing gameplay gaming gog instructions issues multiplayer properties setup steam stellaris support update user guide workaround
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
  7. C

    Windows 7 Fix Desktop Icons Opening Properties Window in Windows

    Hello Again, On occasion, when I double click on a desktop icon it comes up with the Properties window. Can I fix it without a reboot? Could it be the utility 'Save Desktop' which causes this. That utility repairs a desktop whose icons become scrambled. Progs launched from...
    • Cheemag
    • Thread
    • desktop error file management icons properties reboot save desktop troubleshooting user issues windows tools
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. T

    Windows 10 New printer properties menu???

    Good afternoon. Here are some pictures of this issue. The one named "correct" is what I'm wanting. "Incorrect" is what's happening now. Link to pictures My boss just got a new computer. All of our computers before have had the correct printer properties menu. When he goes to any print menu in...
  9. B

    Windows 7 Sound no longers works on my PC?

    I was doing some things with CCleaner and then I installed some over due Windows updates, just the critical ones. After I restarted my PC(WIndows 7) I get no sound, nada. It seems like the drivers are installed, it says they are working properly and updated. For some reason I do have to types...
    • budmonster
    • Thread
    • asus audio issues ccleaner configuration drivers hdmi monitor no sound properties screenshots settings sound speakers tech support testing troubleshooting update video playback windows 7 windows help
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  10. J

    Windows 10 "You don't currently have permission to access this folder"

    I have seen this problem reported for windows7 and external flash or USB drive. But I am now talking of Windows 10 and local drive. I'll explain myself: After having backed-up several times my external disc was getting full and i decided the advanced settings "clean up" version. It worked fine I...
    • julioSQV
    • Thread
    • access denied backup disk cleanup error message external drive file access file management forum local disk permissions properties security settings storage system settings tech support troubleshooting user guide windows 10
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  11. sacredboy

    Windows 10 No taskbar properties in the context menu of the taskbar

    Hi guys, Yesterday I installed Windows 10 Pro and after sometime I noticed that when I right-click on the taskbar I don't have "Properties" option which normally should be. Could you please help me to sort it out. Thank you.
    • sacredboy
    • Thread
    • context menu installation pro version properties right click support taskbar troubleshooting user issues windows 10
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  12. P

    Windows 7 Event Viewer existing custom view = read-only??

    When I start MS build-in Event Viewer, then go to Custom Views--->Adminstrative Events and right click and select "Properties" then all the parameters are disabled resp. read-only. See attached snapshot Why? As far as I remember they were editable in the past. I could (de-)select e.g...
    • pstein
    • Thread
    • administrative events configuration custom view editable error message event viewer logs microsoft permissions properties read only system administration system events tech support troubleshooting user interface wevtutil windows settings windows tools
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  13. sherinlal

    Windows 10 printer settings (epson lq 2190)

    Dears.. we using epson lq2190 printer a printing form manualy created and printing in this..after a power off (12hr) printing form not b seen in the printing prfernce or printer server properties this issue is als in windows 7 ,8,8.1and windows 10 but its not in while xp using
    • sherinlal
    • Thread
    • epson forms issues lq 2190 manual power off printer printing properties server settings user preferences windows 10 windows 7 windows 8 windows 8.1 windows xp
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  14. Curious

    Windows 10 How to Change OneDrive Backup Location from C: Drive to D: Drive

    Hello, How can i change de destination folder of One Drive backed up files from C: to D: for example. In One Drive Properties i don´t have the option "Change Location". Thanks
  15. 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
  16. chrisdr2

    Windows 10 Windows 10 limted internet and Virtual Box

    Hi, I installed Windows 10 on two computers - the first, a Lenovo Thinkpad Helix, upgrade worked fine. However, the second machine, a Lenovo thinkcentre, upgraded OK, but no internet access, just the dreaded yellow warning on the Ethernet icon. Tried troubleshooting, deleting the interface...
    • chrisdr2
    • Thread
    • access computer development drivers ethernet interface internet lenovo machine network properties solutions thinkcentre thinkpad troubleshooting uninstall upgrade virtualbox warning windows 10
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  17. S

    Windows 10 No Start Menu Tab

    When I right click my Taskbar and select Properties, I have Taskbar, Navigation and Toolbars Tabs, but there is no Start Menu Tab. I can't customize my Start Menu. Isn't there supposed to be a Start Menu Tab? Thanks
    • Spotted Dog
    • Thread
    • customization navigation properties settings start menu tabs taskbar toolbar user interface windows
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  18. goss

    Windows 7 Change Folder Icon

    Hi all, Using Windows 7 Home Premium. I mapped a drive for OneDrive, now I am trying to change the icon in Windows Explorer. I saved the OneDrive.ico file from Temporary Internet Files. I right-clicked on the folder icon and selected Properties I clicked on the Customize Tab I clicked on the...
    • goss
    • Thread
    • apply changes customization explorer file management folder icons home premium icon change icons mapped drives network drive onedrive properties system settings tech support temporary files user guide user interface windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  19. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 10 Right clicking on any drive in Windows Explorer minimizes.

    Hi This is a weird one, I'm pretty sure it wasn't doing in the morning. If I right click on the root of any drive it minimizes Windows Explorer. It doesn't crash, just minimizes to the task bar. That stops me from looking at properties etc. I can right click on any other folder or file just...
    • MikeHawthorne
    • Thread
    • drive issues file explorer file management minimize properties right click taskbar troubleshooting update version
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  20. P

    Windows 7 How to get the current firmware version through drive properties?

    I have an external USB DVD drive connected through cable and want to find out the current firmware version. I want to use NOT a diagnostic program like AIDA4 but the Win7 internal methods. Therefore I right clicked on the drive in Windows Explorer then the "Hardware" tab, marked the drive and...
    • pstein
    • Thread
    • device manager diagnostics drive information external drive firmware hardware properties tech support usb windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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