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How To Change Windows 7 and Vista Sounds
If you are tired of hearing the same old sounds when you start Windows or when you minimize a Windows or when you simply Copy, you just might want to consider introducing a whole new set of a sound...
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Some Must-Know Features Of Windows Vista also found in Windows 7
Improved File Re-naming in Windows 7 & Vista : Faster & Safer ! In Windows, now, it’s even easier to rename multiple files or folders. If you want to rename multiple files, after renaming the...
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Delete or remove Windows.old folder after Windows Upgrade in Windows 7 | 8
If you install Windows Vista on a computer which has Windows XP installed or if you perform a custom installation of Windows Vista instead of an upgrade installation, you will see a windows.old folder...
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The Compatibility Files toolbar button & Files Virtualization in Windows...
If a program does not have elevated permissions to write to C:\Program Files or C:\Windows, Vista lets the program think it is writing there but actually re-directs the action to a “Virtual Store”...
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Windows 7 and Vista Games Explorer – New Features
One of the stunning changes in Windows Vista (and Windows 7) is its Games Explorer, targeted at Gamers. From the start menu click on the GAMES folder and u get a cool new gaming interface called as the...
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Make your Windows Vista & Windows 7 send you e-mails !
Windows Vista (and Windows 7) features a new Task Scheduler service that provides controlled, unattended management of task execution, launched either on schedule or in response to events or system...
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System info : Tells you when your Windows was installed and other system...
If you would like to know when your Windows was installed and plenty other information about your system, type cmd in Windows 7 or Vista’s start menu search bar. In the ‘cmd’ which appears in the...
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How to use Multilingual User Interface (MUI) in Windows 7 and Windows Vista
Multilingual User Interface (MUI) is used either in a Windows 7 / Windows Vista deployment scenario or on a local computer when the user changes language support. The benefits of MUI are more...
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The Secret Of Windows 7 | 8 WinSxS Folder
Most of you may have noticed the WinSxS folder and been surprised at its size. For those who have not, the folder is situated at C:\Windows\Winsxs and has a whopping size ! Mine is almost 5 GB and has...
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How to identify unsigned drivers using sigverif utility in Windows
A driver is a program that controls or helps operate a hardware device. When 3rd party vendors create a new driver, it can be submitted to Microsoft for “device signing“. This ensure quality. To help...
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Windows New Run Commands
The Search box that appears on the Start menu of Windows provides similar functionality as the Run command. Still, for convenience purposes if you would like to use the ‘Run’ command you can do so....
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5 Tools for Managing Windows 7 & Vista Firewall.
Windows Firewall (Vista and 7) have default outbound firewall policies in place, to prevent even Services from making outbound connections that they have no business making in the first place. Thus,...
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Use of the Parental Control Feature In Windows
Windows makes smart use of user account to give you control over your system. To make it work for you, you’ll want to make sure that your account, which is the system administrator account, is password...
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All About Windows Vista Explorer
Microsoft has completely overhauled the Windows Explorer in Vista (and Windows 7 too). Not only has its looks changed, but the way of managing files too ! By making it so power-packed, Windows has a...
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The BitLocker Feature in Windows 7
The BitLocker Drive Encryption is a full disk encryption feature included with Microsoft’s Windows 7 and Windows Vista – Ultimate, Windows Vista Enterprise and Windows Server 2008 operating systems...
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Windows Vista (and Windows 7) has a new security construct called Mandatory Integrity Controls (MIC), which is similar to integrity functionality long available in the Linux and Unix worlds. In Vista,...
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Performance And Reliability Improvements To Expect Post Windows Vista SP1...
The updates in SP1 fall into three categories: Quality Improvements, New Hardware and Standards, and Infrastructure Optimization. Specifically, Vista SP1 includes the following improvements in the...
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Why does the UAC Prompt disable Aero, and dim the screen when it appears ?
Whenever your UAC prompt appears and asks for your permission, you may have noticed that it darkens the screen and temporarily turns off the Windows Vista or Windows 7 Aero interface - and it itself...
View ArticleRestart Manager in Windows Vista and Windows 7
Starting with Windows Vista, Microsoft has introduced a new feature or application called as the Restart Manager. Restart Manager in Windows Lets say, if an application or Windows itself, needs to...
View ArticleSpace bar is the new F8 when it comes to Windows Vista & Windows 7 boot options.
In Windows Vista or Server 2008 you now have an alternative and more options than just pressing F8 while booting. Next time you restart your system, right after the BIOS POST screen and just before you...
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