How to Add or Remove the "Formats" Tab in Region and Language
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EXAMPLE: Region and Language "Formats" Tab Added and Removed
OPTION ONE
Using a REG File Download
NOTE: This is the default setting.
Add_Formats_tab_in_Region_and_Language.reg
Download
2. To Remove "Formats" Tab in Region and Language A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 3 below.
Remove_Formats_tab_in_Region_and_Language.reg
Download
3. Save the .reg file to your desktop.
4. Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.
5. Click/tap on Run, Yes (Windows 7/8) or Continue (Vista), Yes, and OK when prompted.
6. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.
OPTION TWO
Through the Local Group Policy Editor
2. In the left pane, click on to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Control Panel, and Regional and Language Options. (see screenshot below)
3. In the right pane, double click/tap on Hide user locale selection and customization options to edit it. (see screenshot above)
4. To Add/Restore "Formats" Tab in Region and Language A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled, and go to step 6 below. (see screenshot below step 6)
NOTE: Not Configured is the default setting.
5. To Remove "Formats" Tab in Region and Language A) Select (dot) Enabled, and go to step 3 below. (see screenshot below step 6)
6. Click on OK. (see screenshot below)
7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.
That's it,
Shawn
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