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Title: How to Turn ON or OFF ( Enable or Disable ) Windows Sideshow
Post by: javajolt on February 04, 2010, 11:21:15 PM

in windows 7 and vista

Windows Sideshow is a new technology that enables users to see what is on their PC or laptops, even if they are turned off (asleep,on hibernation, or any other state), with the help of a simple mobile phone or any other device that supports windows sideshow ( laptop lids, PDA, any kind of gadgets possible with a display ).

So, if you have a device that is compatible with Windows Sideshow and your PC has running Windows 7 or Vista, follow the lines bellow in order to activate or deactivate Windows Sideshow:

◦Open the Local Group Policy Editor. (Read here how to do that)

◦Expand to the following tree branch: User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Sideshow

◦Double click on the Turn off Windows Sideshow option in the right pane.

◦To DISABLE or turn OFF Sideshow select the enable radio button

◦To ENABLE or turn ON Sideshow select the disabled or .not configured radio button

◦Click OK

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