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Discussions tagged with 'user options' on WindowsForum.com cover various settings and preferences in Windows that affect how users interact with the system. Topics include installation choices for applications, such as the option to install for all users versus per-user, which depends on the developer's design. Other threads explore Windows Explorer behavior, like whether file selections persist after changing sort order, and customization of input devices, such as enabling a right-click button on a tablet pen. These conversations reflect user efforts to locate and adjust options within Windows to match their workflow or accessibility needs.
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    Why would a Windows developer/packager not provide the option to install-for-all-users

    Some applications can be installed "for all users" (from an admin account), and some can't. AFAIK, the availability of such option is a design on the side of the packager (or developer+packager?) Is there any rationale for a developer/packager not to provide that option, so the user decides?
    • sancho
    • Thread
    • administration all users application design developers installation packager rationale user options windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Question regarding Windows Explorer

    In Windows Explorer in WinXP, if you selected some files, then changed the sort order, the files would remain selected. In Win7, the files are deselected when you change the sort order. Is there a way to ensure the files stay selected when changing the sort order? A registry setting or an option...
    • GTGeek88
    • Thread
    • file explorer file management file selection operating system registry sorting user options windows 7 windows features windows xp
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Tablet right click

    Hey, new to the forums, looks pretty nice! So I just had Windows7 installed on my lenovo Link Removed due to 404 Error and I forgot how to enable the "right click button" on the pen! I know it was in the options somewhere, but I can't seem to find it anywhere. I know how to right click...
    • RyanCorpse
    • Thread
    • accessibility forum input devices lenovo pen settings right click tablet touchscreen user options windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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