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Games Ratings in Windows 7 explained

Windows 7 has an advanced Games management system which provides and helps you to control the content of a game as described and rated by the Games Rating board.

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Adjust your Monitor for better screen resolution in Windows 7

The screen resolution settings of PC monitor is an important factor to consider while operating a computer. Right screen resolution facilitates the full view of your computer desktop and better display of contents.

Remove Windows 7 SP1 backup files and reclaim disk space

We had earlier blogged about how you could reclaim Disk Space after Windows 7 SP1 install using a command. You can now do it by using the Disk Cleanup utility too, easily!

What you should know before you install Windows 7 SP1

Before you decide you install Windows 7 Service Pack 1, there are a few things you may want to check or ensure. Here is an indicative list.

Everything you need to know about Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 SP1

Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 is now available for download for ALL, including General Public, MSDN and TechNet Subscribers as well as Volume License customers. Windows 7 SP1 Here is a round-up of all the links [...]

Windows 7 SP1 fails – Service pack installation can’t continue

If you are using Microsoft Forefront Client Security (and potentially Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection), upgrade to the latest version of the product(s). The product is not necessarily upgraded during anti-malware definition updates. It might be necessary to uninstall the current [...]

Windows 7 SP1 error message: The following updates might need to be reinstalled

When you try to install Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows 7 or for Windows Server 2008 R2, you receive an error message: The following updates might need to be reinstalled.

Windows AIK for Windows 7 SP1 Released

Microsoft has released the Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) for Windows 7 SP1. AIK helps you to install, customize, and deploy the Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 family of operating systems.

Download Guides for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 from Microsoft

Microsoft has released a set of guides and documents giving complete information about Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1.

Programs which Windows 7 Service Pack 1 may break

After you install Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows 7 or for Windows Server 2008 R2, or after you install programs on a computer that is already running Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, some programs may [...]

Troubleshoot .NET Frameworks 4.0 Install Issues on Windows 7

In this article I’ll try to give some common troubleshooting tips to resolve .NET Frameworks 4.0 install issues.

Terms used by Microsoft to describe the various software updates released by it

You may have noticed that Microsoft uses various terms like Critical Update, Cumulative Update, Hotfix, Security Update, Upgrade, etc to the various software updates and enhancements that it releases. This post describes the standard terminology that Microsoft is adopting to [...]

Fix: Pressing SHIFT will not override the automatic logon setting

If you press SHIFT to override the automatic logon setting during Windows 7, startup on a computer that has the automatic logon setting enabled, the Security Attention Sequence (SAS) dialog box may not appear as expected.

Guide to Networking in Windows Server 2008 and 2008R2 for IT Pros

In this article I have tried to provide all the important links to information about Windows networking technologies which will be helpful for Networking IT Pros, students and general users as well. The links of resources are organized in different [...]

How to set up an ad hoc computer-to-computer network in Windows 7

Windows 7 lets you create an ad hoc network which facilitates computers and devices to connect directly to each other, rather than to a hub or router. These networks are generally set up temporarily to share files, presentations, or an [...]

Convert your handwritten notes to text using Windows Journal in Windows 7 | 8

Windows 7 has some native capabilities which makes it more effective and useful when you are using it on the touch enabled devices like Tablet PCs or Touch Smart PCs. Windows 7 has an application called, Windows Journal, which lets [...]

Fix: Unable to log you on because your profile could not be loaded, contact administrator

If you cannot log on to a computer that is running Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, then this article may interest you.

Fix: Windows 7 does not detect installed antivirus software

If you have an antivirus software installed on your Windows 7, and still it does not detect it as being installed, you may want to apply this Hotfix and see if it helps you.

System Restore Points deleted in Windows 7 – Troubleshoot and Fix!

Are your System Restore Points missing in Windows 7? Maybe you opened the System Restore panel, rstrui.exe, with the intention of restoring your Windows computer back to a restore point and you found that the system restore points were deleted! [...]

Microsoft announces Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 availability

Microsoft today announced the availability of Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1.

The Windows Club

The Windows Club covers Windows 8, Windows 7, tips, tutorials, how-to's, features, freeware and more. It is created by Anand Khanse, a Microsoft MVP.