How to Change Location Settings in Windows

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click the "File Explorer" icon.

   File Explorer is the folder-shaped icon next to the Start menu.
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   Step 2: Click the "Desktop" option.

   You can find "Desktop" in the left-hand sidebar of the File Explorer menu., This will open the Control Panel app, from which you can alter your system's settings.
   
   You can also open Control Panel by holding down ⊞ Win and tapping X, then clicking the "Control Panel" option in the resulting pop-up menu., This section of Control Panel lets you alter you time and date, preferred language, and regional location., "Region" is at the bottom of the "Clock, Language, and Region" menu. , You can select a regional location from this section. , This will prompt a drop-down menu with different country options.
   
   Changing this option is helpful if you recently moved or if you never set your country to begin with. , If you don't see your country immediately, try scrolling down. , You have successfully changed your regional location settings!
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   Step 3: Double-click the "Control Panel" option.

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   Step 4: Double-click the "Clock

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   Step 5: Language

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   Step 6: and Region" option.

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   Step 7: Click "Change Location" under the "Region" section.

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   Step 8: Click the "Location" tab.

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   Step 9: Click the field under "Home location".

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    Step 10: Select your country of residence.

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    Step 11: Click "OK" to confirm your changes.

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