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Cross Blog Poll – Which features would you like to see in Windows 8?

Have ideas on what you’d like to see change in Windows 8? Here is a chance to to make suggestions ! A couple of weeks back, Michael Pietroforte, MVP, wrote to me about an idea of his. He planned to [...]

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Perform Clean Boot in Windows 7 | 8

Most of us are familiar with the Safe Mode in Windows. When you restart your Windows computer and start pressing the F8 key on your keyboard, you will enter the Safe Mode. The safe boot mode, uses a minimal pre-defined [...]

Microsoft Default Manager in Windows 7 – FAQ

Microsoft Default Manager sets search defaults on your browser and notifies you when other programs attempt to change these settings. You can also opt in or out of a program which allows Microsoft to collect additional information about your system [...]

What is Microsoft Office 2010 Click-to-Run technology ?

Microsoft is offering a new way to download and install products of Microsoft Office 2010. This technology is called Microsoft Office Click-to-Run.

New security features in Microsoft Office 2010

Microsoft Office 2010 has new security features that put you in control. You will also see far fewer pop-up windows and other messages than you did in previous versions of Office.

What is File Block feature in Office 2010?

To improve security Microsoft Office 2010 prevents some previous versions of Microsoft Office file types should from being opened, without the help of Protected View.

What is Microsoft PC Essentials?

Microsoft has classified certain software as “PC Essentials“. These are software which Microsoft feels many end customers may already be using and they may therefore expect to see pre-installed on their new OEM PC.

The overlay icons in Windows 7 explained

You may have noticed several icons in your Windows operating system which have an overlay icon on it.

Add Windows Media Player & Center to Windows 7 N & KN Editions

Thanks to EU ruling that end-users should be given a choice to choose a Media Player of their choice, Windows 7 N Edition and Windows 7 KN (For Korea)operating system do not include Windows Media Player or other Windows Media-related [...]

The Machine Memory Dump Collector in Windows 7 | 8

The Machine Memory Dump Collector in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 is designed to collect machine memory dumps from a machine. This diagnostic collects both full/kernel memory dumps (memory.dmp), last five machine mini dumps from the past 30 [...]

Why does Windows 7 show less RAM when 4 GB is installed?

You may have noticed that your Windows 7 may show that the usable memory may be less than the installed memory (RAM)!

“How Do I?” Videos for Windows Client from Microsoft

Learn how to accomplish specific tasks involved in deploying and maintaining Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.

Reason: RunOnce & RunOnceEx not being executed in Windows 7

If you find that RunOnce & RunOnceEx not being executed in Windows 7 or Vista then the reason could probably be that you are logged in as a Standard user!

Device Stage feature in Windows 7

Windows 7 introduces a new way to interact with your phone, camera, printer, or portable media player from the Windows desktop called as Device Stage. It works like a home page for select compatible devices and printers.

Why do applications break in Windows 7 & Vista?

What are the changes made in Windows 7 and Windows Vista, that caused many a applications designed for Windows XP to ‘break?’

Windows Backup Features present in different Windows 7 Editions

Windows Backup in Windows 7, allows you to make copies of files & create a system image. You can also choose a custom location for the backup & and choose whether or not to include the system image.

Windows XP Mode will run without hardware virtualization technology

Microsoft has announced an update to Windows XP Mode today that will make it a more accessible to PCs in small and midsize businesses who want to migrate to Windows 7 Professional but have applications that still require Windows XP.

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.

Windows Phone 7 Series Announced

Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer unveiled the next generation of Windows® Phones, Windows Phone 7 Series.

Difference between Sleep, Hybrid Sleep and Hibernation in Windows 7

Many of us are not familiar with the exact difference between the various power saving modes in a Windows computer like, Sleep, Hibernation or Hybrid Sleep. In this article we will see the difference between these terms. Sleep vs Hibernate [...]

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.