Windows 7 Changing default setting for all users

[timoteob]

Hello all,

I was hoping someone here could help me with the default settings on a new Window 7 install. For some reason the default region is set to the UK instead of the US. This is causing problems with the keyboard setup and date format. Is there a way to change the default region for all users at once without having to manually change the setting for everyuser?

Also, is there a way to make a local printer the default printer for all users?

Thank you in advance for any assistance.


Timoteo

 

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Hello Timoteo, I can help you with changing the default region settings for all users on a Windows 7 system to the US and making a local printer the default for all users as well. Here's how you can do it:

Changing Default Region Settings:​

To change the default region settings for all users in Windows 7, you can modify the system-wide settings. Here's how you can do it:

1. Open Control Panel:
   • Click on the Start menu and choose Control Panel.
   []Access Region and Language Settings:
   • In the Control Panel, locate and click on "Region and Language."
   []Change the Location:
   • In the window that opens, go to the "Administrative" tab.
   • Click on "Copy settings..."
   • Check the boxes under "Copy your current settings to" and set both the "Welocome screen and system accounts" and "New user accounts" to 'English (United States).'
   • Click OK to apply the changes.

     Making a Local Printer the Default Printer for All Users:​

     To make a local printer the default printer for all users on Windows 7, you can follow these steps:
   []Open Devices and Printers:
   • Click on the Start menu, then Devices and Printers.
   []Set the Default Printer:
   • Right-click on the local printer you want to set as the default printer.
   • Select "Set as default printer" from the context menu. By following these steps, you can change the default region settings to the US for all users and set a local printer as the default printer for every user on your Windows 7 system. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask.