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The Presentation Mode feature is implemented via an executable file, presentationsettings.exe .

By simply running it, you will open the Settings dialog shown above.

It supports the following command line options:

This command will directly enable Presentation Mode.

The next command will disable it:

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Does this also prevent reboots from Windows 10 crappy updates?

I doubt that

I generally use the “pause updates” feature the day before I give a presentation. It should stop windows doing any updates/reboots while you’re delivering a talk :)

Sadly, it seems that the presentationsettings.exe is only available on Windows 10 PRO, not on home.

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How to Enable or Disable the Presentation Settings in Windows 10 & 11?

June 23, 2022

The presentation mode in Windows 10 & 11 is designed to help users who use mobile devices. And it is customizable, the user can specify certain settings such as the volume to be set, the screensaver to be used, the desktop background in presentation mode, etc. These changes will be done on the operating system when presentation mode is enabled . Administrators can select specific settings and disable the presentation settings feature for other users. In this article, I will share different ways on how to enable or disable presentation settings in Windows 10 & 11 .

Way 1: Through the use of the registry editor

Way 2: through the use of the local group policy editor.

Step 1: Use windows + I to open the Run dialog box, type regedit , click OK to open the registry editor.

Step 2: Locate the following directory in the registry. If your registry editor does not have a " PresentationSettings " key, right-click on the " Policies " key and select the " New > Key " option.

Step 3: In the right pane, right-click and select the " New > DWORD (32-bit) Value " option.

Step 4: Rename this value as " NoPresentationSettings ". Double click to open this value. Change the value data to 1 , it will disable presentation settings. And if you change the value data to 0 , it will enable presentation settings.

Step 5: Click the OK button and close the Registry Editor window. Restart your PC to apply these new changes.

The Local Group Policy Editor can also be used to enable and disable presentation settings. But only for Windows 10/11 Pro , Enterprise and Education versions .

Step 1: Use the shortcut windows + I to open the Run dialog box, type gpedit.msc , and click OK to open the Local Group Policy Editor.

Step 2: Locate the following directory in the Group Policy Editor.

Step 3: Find " Turn off Windows Presentation Settings " in the right pane and double-click it.

Step 4: If you want to disable presentation settings, select " Enabled " option. If you want to enable the presentation settings, select " Disabled " option. And then click " Apply " and " OK " to save the changes you just made.

Step 5: If the settings are not updated immediately, then you need to force the Group Policy Editor to be updated . Search for CMD through the Windows search function and " Run it as administrator ". Now type the following command in it and hit enter . Once the command has been successfully implemented, please restart your PC .

I hope this article has been helpful to you. Thank you for reading. You can contact us and let us know which ways helped you solve the problem.

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Enable Presentation Mode permanently on Windows

I want to enable the presentation mode forever on my Windows 10 device. When I turn it on, it again turns off after reboot or sign out. I have also tried to set the values through registry, but seems not to be working.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MobilePC\AdaptableSettings\SkipBatteryCheck > 1

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MobilePC\MobilityCenter\RunOnDesktop > 1

The main reason why I want to enable it is, it's an unattended PC and I have tried all power settings to turn the sleep off. But after some time it goes to sleep mode.

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• So, from what I understand, you don't need to enable windows presentation mode, you need to prevent the PC from sleeping right? –  Genesis_GDK Jun 6, 2017 at 13:45
• Yes. Since I tried all other option that I know and those are not working. But this presentation mode works well unless the device is rebooted. –  Gaurav Jun 6, 2017 at 14:52

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In order to enable presentation mode forever, I suggest you create a startup script to invoke it.

To control the presentation settings, you can call the executable directly, followed by the arguments. Example:

or, to stop:

If the first line is scheduled to run at boottime then Presentation mode will always be activated.

• Can you confirm that this works for you? –  Genesis_GDK Jun 11, 2017 at 11:24

Your main goal from what your question shows, is to prevent your system from switching off the screen or hibernating or anything like that. In which case, if you have tried disabling all the energy saving features that you know of, and the PC is still hibernating, then I suggest you use Caffeine. It costs nothing and it's adware free.

Caffeine works in a rather simple way to try and prevent your computer going into standby, the screen from shutting off or even the screensaver kicking in. This is to simulate a key press once every 59 seconds so Windows is fooled into thinking you’re using your computer when in fact, you aren’t.

Get it from zhornsoftware, and the link below: zhornsoftware.co.uk/caffeine/index.html#download

• Yes, I have replicated same thing in my application (which runs always on device) what Caffeine does, triggering F15 key press event every 50 seconds. Will have to wait till 24 hours to make sure that it's working. Isn't there a way to enable the presentation mode forever? –  Gaurav Jun 6, 2017 at 14:55

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Dell’s Presentation Mode is a utility on the Dell laptop that automatically detects the presence of an external projector once you connect the device to your computer. The utility also switches your computer’s display setting to one that provides the optimal setting available, eliminating issues such as slideshows displaying too small or video distortion when you are presenting to clients, potential customers or employees. In addition, Dell’s Presentation Mode keeps your laptop’s monitor from shutting off and the computer’s hard drive from going into suspend mode after sitting idle too long.

Connect your projector to your Dell laptop’s VGA port and power on the projector.

Click the Quickset icon, which is purple and orange and located in your laptop’s system tray, next to the clock.

Click “Turn On Presentation Mode” from the submenu. Your Dell laptop’s display will flash, indicating the detection of the projector and changing of your computer's display settings.

Click the Quickset icon again and click “Turn Off Presentation Mode” from the submenu to turn off Presentation Mode when you are done using your projector.

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In Windows 10, when an app is trying to get your attention, a rectangle message slides into view at the lower right of the screen. These are sometimes called toast notifications and they generally disappear automatically after a few seconds. If you need to get work done on your PC, it can be distracting when a pop-up alert appears, informing you of newly arrived emails, Facebook messages, upcoming appointments and birthdays, and more.

Quiet hours is a feature in Windows 10 that disables showing all app notifications. Any notifications you get while quiet hours is turned on will still appear in the Action Center to review later. In this article, we’ll show you how to configure do not disturb mode in Windows 10.

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There are times when you might prefer not to be interrupted or distracted by the appearance (banners) and sound of notification bubbles popping up. May be you’re about to give presentation and don’t want pop-up alerts showing up. To disable notification bubbles that appear on Lock screen:

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Concluding this article, Windows 10 now lets you configure quiet hours globally or on a per app basis. Although it’s quite easy to set quiet hours, they are not automatic, you must turn on/off them manually.

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How do I enable presentation mode?

I have purchased a new laptop. Just installed Windows 10. Old laptop on Windows 7 allowed me to press Windows+X to open Mobility Center. That seems absent from Windows 10. But I do see a large menu that lets me choose Mobility Center.

Old laptop was just upgraded to Windows 10 and choosing its Mobility Center offers a "Presenting" option as it did under Windows 7. This is missing on Windows 10. I found a file named PresentationSettings.exe and copied it to the new laptop, but it doesn't run. Tried basic run and running in Admin mode. Nothing.

How can I achieve Presentation Mode on new laptop? I do lots of presentations and I really desire this feature.

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I understand that you have concern about lost of Windows Mobility Center on Windows 10. I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you.

The issue could occur if the desktop gadgets and some features which will not be present as a part of Windows 10 upgrade.

Some of the settings and personalization settings will be changed when you upgrade to Windows 10. 

Please refer to the below Wiki Article provided by Andre Da Costa about Windows 10 and check if it helps.

Refer to the section : Which features will be removed when I upgrade from a previous version of Windows?

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki/insider_wintp-insider_install/frequently-asked-questions-windows-10/5c0b9368-a9e8-4238-b1e4-45f4b7ed2fb9

But you will be able to access the Windows Mobility Center options on Windows 10.

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2. Type " Windows Mobility Center " without the quotes in search bar and click on it.

Let us know  if you need any further assistance on Windows related issues and we will be glad to help.  

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Question wasn't about missing Mobility Center. It was about Presentation Mode missing from Mobility Center.

How do I enable Presentation Mode in Windows 10?

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Thank you for your reply with the current status of the issue. Sorry for the late response.

Sorry to inform you that presentation mode option is not available on Windows 10. It has been removed in Windows 10.

Why would you remove Presentation mode?

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Its still there...just not a modern app ?

just type presentationsettings and start it, or mobility center ?

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Hi Microsoft,

Do you have any plans to return this useful feature which I use on a regular basis on Windows 7.

I do not understand why you would remove a useful feature which is used by many professional users.

An explanation justifying your decision would be most helpful.

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Hello RoboWizard, :)

If you like, you could use the tutorials below create either a "Windows Mobility Center" and/or "Presentation Settings" shortcut to help make it easier to turn presentation mode on/off in Windows 10 as well.

These are not available in the Windows 10 Home edition though.

https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/201950-windows-mobility-center-shortcut-create.html

https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/111815-presentation-settings-shortcut-create.html

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The feature hasn't been removed from Windows 10. For example, it Works fine on my Surface 4 PRO,and one day it disappeared from the mobility center of my Surface 3.

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PowerPoint is all about helping you give great presentations; and the Presenter view is all about helping you use PowerPoint.

Traditionally, the audience faces a screen showing your PowerPoint slides, and you stand in between the audience and screen, and change slides on a computer.

Unless you are a professional presenter, you may also have to juggle paper notes, or attempt to wing it by reading off your slides.

Presenter view lets you take advantage of the dual monitor capability of a computer to separate what the audience sees from the mechanics of running a slideshow.

The audience views your slides on the main screen, while you control the show with the Presenter view on another screen that only you can see.

The Presenter view is like a dashboard that contains in one window everything that you need to run your show.

You have your notes over here.

This monitor shows you what the audience sees minus transitions, effects, and videos.

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So whether you’re sharing family photos or your personal finances, end-to-end encryption allows all of your information to be shared securely and privately. 

What does this mean for my Messenger experience? 

All of your personal messages in 1:1 chats on Messenger will become end-to-end encrypted by default. During the roll out process, chats that become end-to-end encrypted will say “messages and calls protected with end-to-end encryption.” Like many other security features, once your chats are end-to-end encrypted by default, they’ll always be secured with end-to-end encryption to protect the content of your conversations.  

Why do I need to backup my end-to-end encrypted chats? 

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Our end-to-end encryption means that messages are stored on your own devices, unless you backup your chats with secure storage. Your end-to-end encrypted messages can then be stored on our servers, but only you can access them. Secure storage protects your chat history and allows you to access your end-to-end encrypted messages on new devices. 

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How do I turn on secure storage? 

You can enable secure storage by saving a key in your Google Drive or iCloud Drive, or by setting up a 6-digit PIN. 

• Using Google Drive or iCloud Drive can give you access to your messages in secure storage. By enabling this backup option, a key is stored in your cloud drive. Neither Google nor Apple’s servers store your messages. You will need an existing Google or Apple account on your device to use this option. 

• Alternatively, you can create a 6-digit PIN that will be used to access your chat history when you log into Messenger on a new device. This option is recommended if you use Messenger across multiple devices or operating systems, because your PIN will allow you to restore your chat history regardless of device type or operating system. This PIN is only known to you, providing an extra layer of security for your messages. It’s important to remember this PIN! If you forget your PIN, Meta cannot recover your PIN nor recover your chat history if you don’t have another method available.

Which method is best for me? 

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You can also switch your method at any time, or set up both. That way, if you forget your PIN or switch to multiple devices or operating systems, you will have options. 

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When you use Messenger on a new device, your chat history may not automatically appear. You’ll need to restore your chat history from secure storage using the method you selected, or from the device you previously used to set up your PIN, if you have access to it.

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I’m trying to restore my chat history on a new device, but I forgot my PIN. What should I do? 

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• Reset your PIN and create a new one from the original device. You can then use this new PIN to restore your chat history on your new device. 

• Request a one-time recovery code that will be shown on your original mobile device. Input this code into your new device to restore your chat history. 

• Switch your preferred method of accessing secure storage. On your original device, you can choose to store a key in your Google Drive or iCloud instead. You can then use this method to restore your chat history on your new device.

What happens if I forgot my PIN and don’t have one of my original devices?

If you do not have access to any of your original devices, Meta cannot recover your PIN nor recover your chat history. You can reset your secure storage for end-to-end encryption and create a new recovery method. Note that if you reset your secure storage, you may lose your existing chat history. On your new device, we recommend you turn on secure storage so that your chat history will be saved moving forward. 

It looks like I’m missing messages on my new device. What should I do? 

If you are using Messenger on a new or different device, you will need to first restore your chats to view previous messages. After you log in to Messenger, you will be asked to allow it to fetch your key from your Google or Apple account, or to enter your 6-digit PIN. Your encrypted chat history will then be restored. 

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If you are still seeing missing messages on the web version of Messenger, check that you have logged into Messenger from a supported browser: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. If you use Messenger on an unsupported browser, you may not see all your chats. 

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If you enter the wrong passcode on your iPhone Lock Screen too many times, an alert lets you know that your iPhone is disabled. (Learn what to do if you see "[Device] unavailable" or "Security Lockout" on your iPhone or iPad .)

If you can’t remember your passcode when you try again, use a computer to put your iPhone in recovery mode. Recovery mode allows you to erase the iPhone, giving you access to set it up again. You will need your Apple ID and password to set your iPhone up again.

After you erase your iPhone, you can restore your data and settings from a backup. If you didn't back up your iPhone, you can set it up as a new device and then download any data that you have in iCloud.

Step 1: Make sure that you have a computer (Mac or PC)

This process requires a Mac or PC. If you're using a PC, make sure that it has Windows 10 or later, and that the Apple Devices app or iTunes is installed . You also need the cable that came with your iPhone, or another compatible cable, to connect your iPhone to the computer.

If you don't have a computer and you can't borrow one, you need to go to an Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider for help.

Step 2: Turn off your iPhone

Unplug your iPhone from the computer if it’s connected.

Turn off your iPhone using the method for your iPhone model:

iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X and later, including iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation): Press and hold both the side button and the Volume down button until the power off slider appears.

iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6: Press and hold the side button until the power off slider appears.

iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 5s, and earlier: Press and hold the top button until the power off slider appears.

Drag the slider to turn off your iPhone, then wait a minute to make sure that it turns off completely.

Step 3: Put your iPhone in recovery mode

Get ready by finding the button on your iPhone that you'll need to hold in the next step:

iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X and later, including iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation) use the side button.

iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus use the Volume down button.

iPhone SE (1st generation), and iPhone 6s and earlier use the Home button.

Press and hold the correct button for your iPhone while immediately connecting your iPhone to the computer.

Continue to hold the button while the Apple logo appears, and don't let go of the button until the image of a computer and cable appears.

If you see the passcode screen, you need to turn off your iPhone and start again.

If you can’t get your iPhone to show the recovery mode screen and you need help, contact Apple Support .

Step 4: Restore your iPhone with your Mac or PC

Locate your iPhone in the Finder, or in iTunes or the Apple Devices app if you connect to a PC. (Learn how to find your connected iPhone .)

Choose Restore when you see the option to Restore or Update. Your computer downloads software for your iPhone and begins the restore process. If the download takes more than 15 minutes and your device exits the recovery mode screen, let the download finish, then turn off your iPhone and start again.

Wait for the process to finish. When the process finishes, your device will restart and show a setup screen.

Disconnect your iPhone from the computer, then set up and use your iPhone .

Need more help?

Learn what to do if you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod

Learn how to change your iPhone passcode

Learn how to use iCloud to erase and restore your iPhone

If you can't complete any of these steps, if you're still prompted for a passcode, or if you need any other assistance, contact Apple Support .

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