What is new in Folder Redirection & User Profiles in Windows 7 ?
Folder Redirection and User Profiles in the Windows 7 operating system provide users with a consistent user experience, regardless of where the user is logged on. [Read More...]
Archive for Features
Difference between Sleep, Hybrid Sleep and Hibernation in Windows 7
Sleep is a power-saving state that allows a computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several seconds) when you want to start working again. [Read More...]
Which folders can be added to the Windows 7 library?
In Windows 7, you can include folders in a library from many different locations, such as your computer’s C drive, an external hard drive, or a network. The primary requirement for a new library location is that the content in that location is indexed or is able to be added to the Windows Search index. [Read More...]
The OpenSearch Standard used in Windows 7 Federated Search.
Windows 7 introduced support for search federation to remote data stores using OpenSearch technologies that enable users to access and interact with their remote data from within Windows Explorer. [Read More...]
The Mystery of the 3 Music Files in Windows 7
When you open the C:\Windows\Media folder, you will notice that it includes Windows sounds & sound schemes. Among them you will find 3 MIDI sequence sound files: onestop.mid, flourish.mid & town.mid. [Read More...]
The Hidden Text Editor in Windows 7
Windows 7, like its predecessors, Vista & XP, includes another text editor, apart from Notepad. It is called as the MS-DOS Editor. To access it, simply type edit in Start Search and hit Enter. [Read More...]
Types of Windows 7 Consumer Keys
When one is installing Windows 7, one is required to enter a Windows 7 Product Key. The product key determines the edition of the Windows, features to unlock and activate & the type & distribution channel of the license. [Read More...]
How to Customize & Enhance Speaker Sounds in Windows 7
In case you find that your sound volume is not to your satisfaction or not as loud as you would like it to be, even though both, the volume mixer and the application’s volume is set to maximum level, you may try to enhance the sound quality by making a few changes to your current speaker configuration. [Read More...]
Whats new in Windows 7, Windows Easy Transfer wizard.
Moving to a new PC or installing a new operating system on the one you have is a lot easier with Windows Easy Transfer. Windows Easy Transfer is a wizard that helps you transfer the data that is important to you, including: [Read More...]
The Microsoft Error Reporting Service & Windows 7.
The Microsoft Error Reporting Service helps Microsoft and Microsoft partners diagnose problems in the software you use and provide solutions. [Read More...]
Features removed during an upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7
When upgrading Windows Vista to Windows 7, certain features will be removed after the Windows 7 upgrade installation. They are: [Read More...]
Troubleshooting & fixing computer problems in Windows 7 natively
Troubleshooting computer problems could never have been easier. Windows 7 has some excellent in-built troubleshooting wizards which will help you resolve any problems which your Windows 7 PC may be facing. [Read More...]
Troubleshooting Windows Media Player in Windows 7
Windows 7 has some fine in-built diagnostic tools to help you trouble-shoot Windows Media Player issues, which you may be facing. [Read More...]
Physical Memory Limits for Windows 7
Limits on memory and address space vary by platform, operating system, and by whether the IMAGE_FILE_LARGE_ADDRESS_AWARE value of the LOADED_IMAGE structure and 4-gigabyte tuning (4GT) are in use. [Read More...]
How to turn ReadyBoost on or off in Windows 7
Windows 7 has improved the capabilities of ReadyBoost over Windows Vista. Using ReadyBoost can speed up your computer by using storage space on most USB flash drives and flash memory cards. [Read More...]
.NET Framework in Windows – Beginners Guide
The Microsoft .NET Framework is a software framework that can be installed on computers running Microsoft Windows operating systems. It includes a large library of coded solutions to common programming problems and a virtual machine that manages the execution of programs written specifically for the framework. The .NET Framework is a Microsoft offering and is intended to be used by most new applications created for the Windows platform. [Read More...]
Cool Windows ‘7 on 7′ features.
Here’s a one-stop shopping spot for the 7 on 7 blog series from the past week. Hopefully, it’s given you great ideas on how to start leveraging the new Windows 7 features in your own applications. [Read More...]
Command Line Utility for Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft Security Essentials has the ability to scan, update or run other tasks from the command prompt. The application MpCmdRun.exe is situated in the %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Security Essentials folder and is called as the Microsoft Antimalware Service Command Line Utility. [Read More...]
Touch Gestures in Windows 7
Touch Gestures are the basic actions you use to interact with Windows or an application using touch. If you have a touch-enabled monitor and Windows 7 installed, then virtually any program that works with Windows responds to your touch. [Read More...]
The New Ringtone Editor in Windows 7
These days, if you want a truly attention-grabbing ring-tone you can’t rely on your favorite pop songs. You need to craft your own new & original ring tone. You can now do this easily in Windows 7. [Read More...]
