API Call to Windows Regional Settings in Control Panel 2

[pt777]

After lurking a bit on the thread "Install a Font" I wondered:

Might it be feasible to change the "Long Date" setting programatically using API calls. Any wild ideas would certainly be appreciated?

Thanks,

Philip

 

[Mike Gagnon]

pt777

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[rgbean]

Philip,
You could also change it by altering the registry and notifying Windows that a registry value has changed.

I'd be real careful about doing either of these, because it does affect ALL applications not just yours. Most users set up thier systems the way they want them and don't appreciate programs that "fix" something that isn't really broken. At the very least, make sure your application asks whether it's alright to change this setting and be prepared to deal with an answer of "NO!".

Rick