Learn Windows, Browser, Hardware tricks, tips & secrets with Wintricks

March 11th, 2010

WinTricks is one of the largest and most up-to-date programs for Windows tips, tricks, and secrets available today! WinTricks includes tips/tricks for all versions of Windows, plus the Registry, Desktop, AOL, Laptop, Internet, and more.

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How to make applications always Run as Administrator in Windows 7

February 28th, 2010

If you would like some programs to always Run as Administrator, you can configure them so. To do so, right the program icon or the shortcut of the application and open the Properties box. [Read More...]

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Disable Windows Live Messenger Aero Frame Border

January 31st, 2010

By default, Windows Live Messenger, comes with its Aero border enabled. But if you want, you may also disable this aero frame, to give it a clean look. [Read More...]

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How to view contents of Prefetch file

January 25th, 2010

Every time  you run an application in your PC, a Prefetch file which contains information about the files loaded by the application is created by Windows operating system. The information in the Prefetch file is used for optimizing the loading time of the application in the next time that you run it.

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Submit your best Windows 7 tips & tricks to Microsoft.

December 3rd, 2009

Microsoft wants YOU ! Or rather your best Windows 7 tips and tricks! Submit your best Windows 7 tips & tricks to Microsoft and it may well get featured! [Read More...]

Make your windows minimize & maximize in slow motion in Windows 7

November 7th, 2009

Just for the heck of it, you can make your windows minimize & maximize in slow motion in Windows 7 & Vista. [Read More...]

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Display any file, folder, program in Computer folder of Windows 7 easily

October 18th, 2009

You can, if you wish to, display your favorite file or its shortcuts directly in the (My) Computer folder of Windows 7 & Vista. [Read More...]

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Tips to use & format Sticky Notes in Windows 7

September 27th, 2009

If you are a regular Windows 7 sticky notes user, you might find these tips & tricks handy. [Read More...]

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Hide running programs in Windows with WinRAP

September 27th, 2009

Windows Running Applications Protector, or WinRAP, is a small portable freeware utility which allows you to hide windows application, and hide programs which are running on your screen. [Read More...]

Shutdown or Restart Windows 7 using keyboard keys only.

September 25th, 2009

An interesting way to shutdown or restart your Windows 7 computer without using the mouse cursor; but by using keyboard keys only. [Read More...]

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Windows 7 FAQ & Tips for Beginners.

September 23rd, 2009

If you have registered for the Windows 7 Meetup, you may have downloaded the excellent Windows 7 FAQ & Tips Word document from Microsoft. If you haven’t, you can always download it from the link mentioned at the end of this post. [Read More...]

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How to move a window, when its title bar goes off screen

September 14th, 2009

On occasions it may have happened that the title bar of your open explorer window may have moved off screen,  ie. your window slides off the desktop, as a result of which you are unable to move the window with the help of your mouse pointer. [Read More...]

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How to install and uninstall Fonts in Windows 7

August 27th, 2009

Fonts in Windows 7 are located in the C:\Windows\Fonts folder. Windows 7 features over 40 new fonts. However if you would still like to install new fonts in Windows 7, the process to do so now is simplified. [Read More...]

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Whats new in Windows 7 Robocopy?

August 21st, 2009

Robocopy in Windows is a robust, flexible, configurable tool, with over 80 switches. It can handle any batch or synchronous copy you have in mind. [Read More...]

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Why can’t I add IE 8 icon to Windows 7 desktop?

August 18th, 2009

Unlike Windows Vista, Windows 7 no longer supports  modifying the registry, to allow display of the  special Internet Explorer 8 icon on the Windows 7 desktop. [Read More...]

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Programs won’t install – Another installation is already in progress

July 4th, 2009

If whenever you try to install a Microsoft Application or a new program you get the following error messages and you are unable to proceed with the installation: [Read More...]

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Change Display Language in Windows 7, for new user accounts.

June 23rd, 2009

Windows 7 can let you set different display language settings for different user accounts. When you choose regional and language settings for your computer, such as your default input language or keyboard layout, you can apply those settings to special accounts in Windows called Reserved Accounts.  [Read More...]

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How to activate or remove the Briefcase in Windows 7

June 23rd, 2009

Windows 7 and Vista for that matter, does not activate the Briefcase feature by default. The Briefcase was a utility to let users sync files between two computers. But it is not much used since Vista. [Read More...]

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How to remove the Universal Focus Rectangle in Windows

June 23rd, 2009

The Universal Focus Rectangle in Windows lets you know where you were before you current click. It is as such, quite useful at times. But if you would like to remove this, try this: [Read More...]

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Pressing Ctrl+F does not bring up Find On This Page.

May 10th, 2009

If when you press Ctrl+F together, with a view to doing an in-line search in Internet Explorer 8, the Find Bar does not appear, here is what you can try.  [Read More...]

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