How to change Location Setting in Windows 7
Description: This is a how-to for changing the location setting in Windows 7. This would be useful if a program or digital media requires the computer be set to a specific location.
- Click on the Start button in the bottom left, then in the Search Programs and Files box type in Change Location and press enter.
- If prompted, choose Yes or Allow to grant permission to continue.
- Once the Region and Language window opens up, make sure the Location tab is selected.
- Select your location from the Current Location box.
- Click OK at the bottom to finalize the new location. Note that this can be changed at any time.
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