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How to Enable or Disable The Presentation Mode Settings in Windows 11/10

Presentation Mode is a feature in Windows 10 designed to help people carrying their Presentations on their portable devices. The User can specify certain settings like volume to be set, screensaver to be used, desktop background to be in place in Presentation mode and when the Presentations mode is enabled, these changes are done to the OS.

• Only people with Admin rights can enable or disable the Presentation Mode Settings
• This feature is only available in Windows Pro, Enterprise, and Education versions.

In this article, let us see how to enable or disable Presentation Mode Settings in Windows 10 in two different ways.

Method 1: Using Registry Editor

Step 1: Open the Run Dialog using the keys  Windows+R

Step 2: Type  regedit  and hit  Enter

Step 3: In the UAC window that opens asking for permissions, click on  Yes

Registry editing can harm the system even with the slightest mistake. It is advised to take the backup of the registry before proceeding. To take a backup, In the Registry Editor–> Go to  File –> Export –> Save your Backup file .

Step 4: In the Registry Editor window, on the search bar at the top, copy-paste the following location

Step 5: If you cannot see the PresentationSettings folder, create one, right-click on Policies, choose New > Key.

Step 6: Name the folder as PresentationSettings

Step 5: Open the PresentationSettings  folder.

Step 6: On the right-hand side, right-click anywhere on the empty area.

Step 7: ChooseNew > DWORD(32-bit) Value.

Step 8: Name the newly created Key NoPresentationSettings

Step 9: Double-click on the key to change its value.

Step 10: To Turn Off or disable the Presentation mode settings, Set the value to 1 click OK

Step 11: If you want to enable the settings ,  set the value to 0 .

Step 12: Restart the System.

Method 2: Using Group Policy Editor

Step 1: Open the Run Command Window using Windows+R.

Step 2: Type gpedit.msc and hit Enter.

Step 3: In the Local Group Policy Editor window that opens, from the left-hand side, navigate to the following location. Simply double-click on the section to expand the selection.

Step 4: On the right-hand side, double-click Turn off Windows presentation settings.

Step 5: To disable this setting, tick on the Disabled option.

Step 6: To Enable, click on the Enabled option.

Step 7: Finally click on the Apply button, followed by OK.

NOTE: Ensure that this setting is applied. If not,

1. Open Run Dialog using Windows+R

2. Type cmd and hold the keys Ctrl+Shift+Enter to open a command prompt in Admin mode.

3. Type  the below command and hit Enter

Step 8: Restart your System.

That’s All

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How to enable presentation mode in Windows 10 and 11?

• by Akash Singh
• Published on 5:00 pm IST | October 17, 2023 Updated on 12:57 pm IST | October 17, 2023

When you are giving a presentation and suddenly, your computer’s screensaver suddenly kicks in, or notifications start popping up, interrupting your presentation and the audience’s concentration. Windows has a solution for this called Presentation mode. It is available on Windows 10 and 11 and is designed to help you give a presentation without distractions.

This guide discusses steps to enable presentation mode, customise its settings and create a desktop shortcut.

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What is the Presentation mode?

Presentation Mode is a bit like your smartphone’s Do Not Disturb (DND) mode. Its main job is to silence the notifications that keep popping up from different apps. So, if you’re getting new emails or alerts, it’ll keep them quiet until enabled.

It will silence even alerts like calendars and reminders. Before you start a presentation with Microsoft PowerPoint, it’s a good idea to turn on Presentation Mode in Windows 10. It helps you to do your presentation without being interrupted.

Microsoft introduced this feature back in Windows Vista, and now it’s in all Windows 10 and 11 versions, except for the Home edition.

How do you enable the Presentation mode?

A direct way to enable the Presentation mode is through the Windows Mobility Center. To enable the presentation mode, follow the steps below:

Step 1: In the Windows settings, type Mobility Center and click on the first result, which will be Windows Mobility Center.

Step 2: In the Windows Mobility Center, click the Turn on button under Presentation Settings .

How to customise presentation settings?

When you turn on Presentation Mode in Windows 10 or 11, you get some useful options. You can change your background picture, screen saver, and volume settings, and these changes will stay the same while Presentation Mode is on. To customise these settings, follow the steps below:

Step 1: In the Windows search, type presentationsettings.exe and click on the first result.

Step 2: You can customise the following settings:

• I am currently giving a presentation: When you checkmark this setting, it will enable the presentation mode, which means your PC will stay awake, and notifications will be disabled.
• Turn off the screen saver: When you check to mark its settings, it will disable the screensaver till you are presenting.
• Set the volume to: It will allow you to set it as you prefer.
• Show this background: This setting will allow you to set a preferable background; you can browse images from your PC and also set its position.

After you are done customising the presentation settings, click on the OK button.

Add a desktop shortcut to presentation mode

Shortcuts are a convenient way to access anything on your PC. If you give presentations frequently, then you need a shortcut for presentation mode to access it quickly. To create a shortcut for presentation mode, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Right-click on an empty space on your desktop and then in the menu, click on New and then Shortcut .

Step 2: Now copy and paste the path C:Windows/System32/PresentationSettings.exe in the Type the location of the item box and then click on the Next button.

Step 3: Set a name for the shortcut and click on the Finish button.

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• Microsoft Powerpoint is considered by many users to be the best tool to use for Presentations.
• Its built-in Presentation Mode allows people to present their files in silence and without any disturbances, because all the Windows alerts and notifications are turned off.
• However, some users do not know how to enable Presentation Mode on their Windows 10 devices.
• There are many available options for this, which include using the Windows Mobility Center and the search bar.

Microsoft Powerpoint is one of the most powerful tools when it comes to Office Suites. Powerpoint has been one of the most preferred presentation applications for more than a decade.

Users reported that one of the glaring issues was the email notifications/alerts during ongoing presentations. Yet another issue is the screen saver turning on after a few minutes.

What are Windows Presentation Settings?

Unknown to most of us Microsoft has already pondered about the issue and the best part is that they have a feature to make it happen.

The Presentation mode works similarly to the DND mode on your smartphone. With the Presentation Mode switched on, Windows will automatically mute all the alerts and notifications.

Interestingly, the Presentation Settings was introduced with Windows Vista but it has been missing on some of the Windows 10 Versions, for instance, the Presentation Mode is missing from Windows 10 Home Edition.

Another tool that is missing from this edition is the Group Policy Editor. We have a dedicated article on how to enable gpedit on Windows 10 Home Edition that you can check out.

How can I turn on Windows Presentation Mode on Windows 10 desktops?

When the Windows Presentation mode is turned on the laptop doesn’t go to sleep and all the system notifications are turned off temporarily.

Users can also set a particular background and adjust the speaker volume for the Presentation mode. These settings will be applied whenever the Presentation Mode is activated.

We will guide you through the necessary steps required to switch on the Windows Presentation mode through multiple methods.

1. Via Windows Mobility Center

1. Press the Windows Key to open the search box.

2. Type Windows Mobility Center in the search box and then click on the result.

3. Go to the Presentation Settings tab.

4. Click on the Turn on  button.

5. Presentation Mode is now enabled on your laptop.

On your laptop, presentation mode can be quickly toggled on or off from the Windows Mobility Center. Afterwards, you will be able to use your laptop without having to worry about any disturbances.

2. Use a desktop shortcut

Additionally one can also create a desktop shortcut for the same by using the following path name, “C:WindowsSystem32PresentationSettings.exe”. Alternatively, you can also use the presentationsettings/start and presentationsettings/stop to toggle the settings.

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3. Use the Search Bar

Yet another easy way to access Presentation Settings is by going to the Search Bar and searching for the following terms: Adjust settings before giving a presentation . The Presentation Settings can also be changed from here by toggling it on/off.

4. Turn on Airplane Mode

Well, this method comes with some limitations but it works nevertheless. If you are certain of not using the internet during the presentation simply Switch on the Airplane Mode.

This will ensure that the notifications don’t disturb your presentation. However, this method is not useful against the Windows screen saver which will still appear after a certain period of inactivity.

We hope that our methods helped you enable presentation mode on your laptop. Let us know if you have any questions in the comments section below.

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2 Methods to Enable/Disable Presentation settings in Windows 10

The Presentation mode in Windows 10 is designed to help the users with portable devices. When the Presentation mode is active, it will apply some advanced changes to the operating system’s configuration. The Presentation settings are used to configure these advanced changes to the operating system. Users can turn off the screen saver, set the volume, and choose a specific background for the desktop in these settings. An administrator can choose specific settings and disable the Presentation settings feature for other standard users.

In this article, you will learn about how to enable or disable the Presentation settings in Windows 10. You can use different methods to configure the Presentation settings option.

1. Using the Local Group Policy Editor

The Local Group Policy Editor is a Windows tool that helps administrators in configuring different advanced settings for the users. This can be used to enable and disable the Presentation settings. The Local Group Policy Editor is only available in the Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions. If you are using a Windows 10 Home edition, then skip this method.

The setting can be found under both Computer Configuration and User Configuration categories. In our method, we will be using the one under the Computer Configuration. The path will be the same, only the categories will be different.

• Click on the Apply/Ok button and close the Local Group Policy Editor window.
• If this doesn’t update instantly, then you need to force update the group policy.

• You can always enable it back by changing the toggle option back to Not Configured or Disabled .

2. Using the Registry Editor

Another alternative method is by using the Registry Editor. It can be used to configure the same settings as in the Group Policy Editor. You need to create a value in a specific key of the Registry to enable or disable the Presentation settings through Registry Editor. In addition, if you already used the Group Policy Editor before this method, then the value will already be existing.

The value can be created under both the Current User and Current Machine hives. The path will be same, only the hives will be different.

• Click on the Ok button and close the Registry Editor window. Make sure you restart the computer to apply these new changes.
• You can always enable it back by changing the value data to 0 . Another way to enable this is by removing the value from the Registry Editor.

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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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4 thoughts on “Enable Presentation Mode in Windows 10”

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 Set Presentation Mode in Windows 11

How do you set presentation mode in windows 11.

Presentation mode in Windows 11 is a very useful way to ensure the user experience is the best possible. Helps keep programs, applications and files organized easily for best results. If you want to set up presentation mode for Windows 11, follow these simple steps.

Step 1: Open Control Panel

To access the control panel, open the Start menu and click the Control Panel icon.

Step 2: Adjust the parameters

At the top of the Control Panel window there is an option called “Presentation Settings”, click on it. In this window you can modify taskbar settings, desktop settings, thumbnails, and more.

Step 3: Customize the screen

To customize the screen to make it look better, click the “Customize Screen” option at the bottom of the window. This option will give you a number of options to choose from, such as the screen background theme, color layout, and thumbnail size.

Step 4: Save the changes.

Once you have made the desired changes, remember to click the “Save Changes” button so that the changes are saved. This way, the settings will remain saved even when you restart your computer.

Examples of Presentation Mode:

• Wide taskbar : This option will add a second row to the taskbar to allow you to view more apps at the same time.
• Large desk folders : This option will set all desktop folders and files to a larger thumbnail size so you can see them in greater detail.
• Transparent miniatures : This option makes app and file thumbnails easier to identify by displaying them as a transparent background.

Recommendation:

It is always recommended that users configure presentation mode every time they install Windows 11, as this will make the system better suited to their needs and easier to use.

If you want to change the settings at any time, you can always reopen the Control Panel and make the necessary changes.

Presentation mode settings in Windows 11

Windows 11 includes specific presentation modes to help users beautifully present their content. This feature offers many useful options for setting aspects such as the appearance and behavior of the projector that allow you to optimize your presentations. Below we show you how to configure presentation mode in Windows 11.

Step 1: Open the Settings Menu

Setting up presentation mode in Windows 11 begins by opening the Settings Menu. To do this, press the key Windows + I Next, click on “System” and then on the “Projection” section.

Step 2: Set Presentation Mode

Now, click on the “Presentation Mode” button to open a new window with configuration options.

In this window there are several possible configurations:

• Design: here you can set the appearance of what is displayed on the screen.
• Advanced: In this section there are options related to the behavior of the projector. For example, you can configure whether you want the toolbar to be automatically displayed on the screen or whether you want it to be hidden.
• Background: From here you can set a background for your presentation. You can choose between a solid color or a default image.

Once you're done, click the "Apply" button to save your changes.

Example: Setting up a Presentation Background

As an example, we are going to set up a presentation background with an image. To do this, open the presentation mode settings window and click on the "Background" section. Select the “Image” radio and click the “Browse” button to find the image you want to use. Next, click the “Apply” button to save the changes and you will see your presentation background ready to use.

Step 3: Save your Presentation

Once you've finished setting up your projector, it's time to save the presentation to make the changes permanent. To do this, go back to the presentation mode settings window and click the “Save” button to save the changes.

The process to configure the presentation mode in Windows 11 is simple and fast, with these simple steps you can optimize your content to present it professionally.

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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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Turning on presentation mode in windows.

Presentation mode is a feature in Windows that allows you to control various settings (i.e., temporarily disable screen lock) to ensure a smooth experience during your presentation. To turn presentation mode on, follow these steps:

1. In the Windows search bar, type Mobility

2. Click on Windows Mobility Center , this should open a new window

3. Under the Presentation Settings click "Turn on." When the event is over, turn off presentation settings to save battery life.