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Hello there,
Modifying registry settings to apply certain Microsoft Office settings across all user profiles on a shared Windows 10 computer is possible, but it's important to approach this with caution, as incorrect changes to the registry can cause system instability or data loss. Always back up your registry before making any changes.
Please note that Microsoft doesn't officially support modifying the registry to configure Office settings. They recommend using Group Policy or the Office Customization Tool (OCT) for these purposes. However, if you still want to proceed with registry changes, here's a general guideline:
Identify the Settings: First, you need to identify the specific settings you want to apply via the registry. Microsoft Office settings can be complex and scattered throughout the registry.
Backup Registry: Before making any changes, create a backup of your registry. This will allow you to restore the previous state if anything goes wrong. To back up the registry:
Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
Click on "File" in the top-left corner and choose "Export".
Choose a location, give your backup file a name, and select "All" under "Export range". Click "Save".
Apply Changes: Navigate to the appropriate registry keys and apply the necessary changes. Here's a general idea of where you might find Office settings (please verify these paths based on your specific needs):
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office<OfficeVersion>\Common
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office<OfficeVersion>\Word
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office<OfficeVersion>\Excel
Replace <OfficeVersion> with the version number you're targeting, like 16.0 for Office 2016.
Apply Changes for All Users: To apply changes to all user profiles, you will need to apply the changes for each existing user profile on the computer, and then set up a mechanism to apply these changes to new user profiles that are created in the future.
For existing profiles:
You can either manually log in to each user account and apply the changes or write a script that iterates through user profiles and applies the changes using PowerShell.
For future profiles:
You would need to create a script that gets triggered when a new user profile is created. This can be done using Group Policy scripts or by setting up a scheduled task that runs when a new user logs in for the first time.
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