Troubleshooting Windows 7 Using Built-In Troubleshooters
Posted October 1, 2009 – 7:33 pm in: Windows 7 Tweaks
One of the best features in Windows 7 that you should know is Windows troubleshooting platform. With Windows troubleshooters you can resolve most of the Windows problems automatically in a few clicks.
There are a total of 20 troubleshooters available in Windows 7 including Sound, Power and Aero troubleshooters. To launch a troubleshooter in Windows 7, simply type fix or troubleshoot in Windows 7 Start menu search field and hit enter to open troubleshooting window.
Once you open the appropriate troubleshooter, simply follow the onscreen instructions to fix the problem.
Here is the list of built-in Windows 7 troubleshooters:
1. Aero – Troubleshoot problems that prevent you from experiencing Aero animations and effects.
2. Browse the Web – Troubleshoot problems that prevent you from browsing the web with IE.
3. Connection to a Shared Folder – Access shared folder and folders on other PCs.
4. Connection to a workplace Using Direct Access – Troubleshoot problems that prevent you from connecting to your workplace network over the Internet using Direct Access.
5. Hardware and Devices – Troubleshoot problems with hardware and devices.
6. HomeGroup Networking – Troubleshoot problems that prevent you from viewing PC or shared files in a homegroup.
7. Incoming Connection to this computer – Allow other PCs to connect to this computer.
8. Internet Connections - Connect to the Internet or to a particular Web Site.
9. Maintenance – Cleanup unused files and shortcuts, and perform other maintenance tasks.
10. Networking Adapter- Troubleshoot Ethernet, wireless, or other network adapters.
11. Performance – Adjust settings in Windows than can help improve overall speed and performance.
12. Play a DVD in Windows Media Player – Troubleshoot problems that prevent a DVD from playing in Windows Media Player.
13. Play Sound – Troubleshoot problems that prevent your PC from playing sound.
14. Power – Adjust power settings to improve battery life and reduce power consumption.
15. Printer – Troubleshoot problems that prevent you from using a printer.
16. Program Compatibility Troubleshooter – Troubleshoot a program that doesn’t work in this version of Windows.
17. Record Sound – Troubleshoot problems that prevent your PC from recording sound.
18. Web Browsing Safety - Adjust settings for browser safety in Internet Explorer.
19. Windows Media Player Library – Troubleshoot problems that prevent music and movies from being shown in the Windows Media Player Library.
20. Windows Media Player Settings – Reset Windows Media Player back to default settings.
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Posted September 2, 2010 – 4:38 pm in: Themes
After releasing six beautiful Windows 7 themes last week, the team behind Windows 7 personalization gallery is back with four new themes. Yes, the gallery has been updated again with new Taiwanese art themes and are ready to download now.
The four new themes are: Choobies, Daydream, LotsBears, and Nicole Doll. All these themes come with high-resolution (1900 x 1200) wallpapers.
Download and double-click on the theme file to apply
Posted September 2, 2010 – 9:55 pm in: Google Chrome
Four months after the release of Chrome 5.0 and three weeks after the release of 6.0 beta, the stable version of Chrome 6.0.472.53 is ready to download now to celebrate its second anniversary.
As we have mentioned before in the Chrome 6.0 beta release post, Chrome 6.0 brings slight visual changes to toolbar and omnibox. Along with the old bookmarks, preferences, and themes, one can also sync Autofill data and extensions with this version of Chrome browser.
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In Windows 7, changing a theme (themepack) is very simple even for a novice user. So, if you are sharing your user account with your family members or friends, you might want to prevent others from changing your favorite theme.
You can use any of the two methods given below to prevent others from changing your account theme. In the first method, we use the Local Group Policy Editor which is available only in Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate editions. And the second method can be used in all editions of Windows 7.
Method 1:
1. Type gpedit.msc in Start menu search area and hit enter to open Local Group Policy Editor… Continue reading