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StickyBanana

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Hello,

I'm thinking of clean install windows, but from what I hear if I choose EEA region country during OOBE I can uninstall edge and disable web search result from settings, is it worth it to choose EEA region over the country where I lived in? Is there any downside if I choose EEA region?

Thanks!
 

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Never heard that you can choose EEA as a region.
I think that if you choose a country that is part of the EEA the rules may apply.
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro - Windows 7 HP 64 - Lubuntu
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    custom build
    CPU
    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4400MHz
    Motherboard
    GA-Z170-HD3P
    Memory
    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG - Intel 530
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 226BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    (1) -1 SM951 – 128GB M.2 AHCI PCIe SSD drive for Win 11
    (2) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for Data
    (3) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for backup
    (4) -1 BX500 SSD - 256G for Windows 7 and Lubuntu
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W TR2 gold
    Keyboard
    Old and good Chicony mechanical keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech mX performance - 9 buttons (had to disable some)
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Q550LF
    CPU
    i7-4500U 800- 3000MHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Q550LF
    Memory
    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
    Graphics card(s)
    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    BX500 120G SSD for Windows and programs
    & 1T HDD for data
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
Megahertz said:
Never heard that you can choose EEA as a region.
I think that if you choose a country that is part of the EEA the rules may apply.
Click to expand...
Hi,

Yea sorry thats what I mean, if I choose Ireland, is there any downside if I dont even lived there?
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
StickyBanana said:
Hi,

Yea sorry thats what I mean, if I choose Ireland, is there any downside if I dont even lived there?
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When you choose a country, all settings related to that country are set as default. (keyboard, time, number format, currency, temperature etc)
You can then modify each one to match those used in your country.
If you just want to uninstall edge and disable web search I'm quite sure you can do in any win installation, regardless of the country you've set.
@Brink probably has a tutorial for how to.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro - Windows 7 HP 64 - Lubuntu
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    custom build
    CPU
    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4400MHz
    Motherboard
    GA-Z170-HD3P
    Memory
    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG - Intel 530
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 226BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    (1) -1 SM951 – 128GB M.2 AHCI PCIe SSD drive for Win 11
    (2) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for Data
    (3) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for backup
    (4) -1 BX500 SSD - 256G for Windows 7 and Lubuntu
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W TR2 gold
    Keyboard
    Old and good Chicony mechanical keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech mX performance - 9 buttons (had to disable some)
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Q550LF
    CPU
    i7-4500U 800- 3000MHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Q550LF
    Memory
    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
    Graphics card(s)
    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    BX500 120G SSD for Windows and programs
    & 1T HDD for data
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
Megahertz said:
When you choose a country, all settings related to that country are set as default. (keyboard, time, number format, currency, temperature etc)
You can then modify each one to match those used in your country.
If you just want to uninstall edge and disable web search I'm quite sure you can do in any win installation, regardless of the country you've set.
@Brink probably has a tutorial for how to.
Click to expand...
I see, my country is Indonesia, and the option to uninstall edge and bing is greyed out, and the device setup region cannot be changed unless I reinstall my windows, while I did see EEA country can uninstall almost all apps that was preinstalled on windows, but never know what is the downside to this
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
You likely have the Windows 11 Home Single Language edition S mode . Go to Settings > System > About and check if your edition says "Windows 11 Home Single Language"
The S mode can be removed.
www.elevenforum.com

Switch out of S mode in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to switch out of S mode in Windows 11. Windows 11 in S mode is a "secure" version of Windows 11 that is streamlined for security and performance, while providing a familiar Windows experience. To increase security, it allows only apps from Microsoft Store, and...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
With a Windows 11 Home Single Language, if you do a Clean Install of another language, it won't activate. You will need to buy a new Win 11 license that will cost around US$ 15
www.stacksocial.com

Windows 11 Pro: BitLocker, Hyper-V & Azure AD—Lifetime License, One-Time Purchase

<p>Microsoft-Verified Partner! Upgrade Your Windows OS and Enjoy Enhanced UI, Better Multitasking, and Improved Security</p>
www.stacksocial.com www.stacksocial.com
 
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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro - Windows 7 HP 64 - Lubuntu
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    custom build
    CPU
    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4400MHz
    Motherboard
    GA-Z170-HD3P
    Memory
    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG - Intel 530
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 226BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    (1) -1 SM951 – 128GB M.2 AHCI PCIe SSD drive for Win 11
    (2) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for Data
    (3) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for backup
    (4) -1 BX500 SSD - 256G for Windows 7 and Lubuntu
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W TR2 gold
    Keyboard
    Old and good Chicony mechanical keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech mX performance - 9 buttons (had to disable some)
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Q550LF
    CPU
    i7-4500U 800- 3000MHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Q550LF
    Memory
    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
    Graphics card(s)
    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    BX500 120G SSD for Windows and programs
    & 1T HDD for data
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
Megahertz said:
You likely have the Windows 11 Home Single Language edition S mode . Go to Settings > System > About and check if your edition says "Windows 11 Home Single Language"
The S mode can be removed.
www.elevenforum.com

Switch out of S mode in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to switch out of S mode in Windows 11. Windows 11 in S mode is a "secure" version of Windows 11 that is streamlined for security and performance, while providing a familiar Windows experience. To increase security, it allows only apps from Microsoft Store, and...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
With a Windows 11 Home Single Language, if you do a Clean Install of another language, it won't activate. You will need to buy a new Win 11 license that will cost around US$ 15
www.stacksocial.com

Windows 11 Pro: BitLocker, Hyper-V & Azure AD—Lifetime License, One-Time Purchase

<p>Microsoft-Verified Partner! Upgrade Your Windows OS and Enjoy Enhanced UI, Better Multitasking, and Improved Security</p>
www.stacksocial.com www.stacksocial.com
Click to expand...
nvm, on safe side I just did clean install with the region I lived in, thank you for trying to help :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
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