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Many Windows 7 users are not aware of the fact that Windows 7 allows users to create system image disc, which can then be used to restore system to an earlier state via Windows Advanced Recovery feature.
Advanced Recovery is one of the lesser known features of Windows 7. Using the advanced recovery methods present in the Windows 7, one can return Windows 7 to a usable state if it’s badly damaged.
You can launch advanced recovery methods available in Windows 7 by navigating to Control Panel > Recovery > Advanced Recovery methods
If you are missing the Windows Vista Ultimate edition extras in Windows 7, here is good news for you. Microsoft has released Tinker game for Windows 7, Vista & XP, and is ready to download now.
Tinker is an isometric two-dimensional puzzle available for free. Tinker features a tutorial level to get you started. Featuring captivating visuals, an original music score, and 60 levels that range from the facile to the extremely challenging.
Key features:
# Guide your small robot through 60 different levels of inventive mechanisms, switches, lasers, teleporters, and more!
# Earn Tinker Achievements only available through LIVE.
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By default, Windows 7 will display a beautiful boot logo when Windows starts booting. Although you can disable GUI boot in Windows 7 and Vista, here is a cool way to view operating system boot information during startup.
By enabling OS Boot information, you will be able to view files that are loading at startup, total amount of RAM, number of cores information instead of the default boot logo.
Here is how you can enable OS boot information in Windows 7:
1. Type MSCONFIG in Start menu search field or in… Continue reading
Microsoft has excluded some features such as Windows Calendar and Desktop Cleanup Wizard from the latest version of Windows, Windows 7. We have already covered a detailed guide on how to get back Windows Calendar in Windows 7. In this guide, we will show you how to automatically cleanup unused desktop icons.
Desktop Cleanup Wizard is not available in Windows 7 and Vista. But here is a small tool that does the desktop cleanup job for you.
Clean Desktop is a small standalone tool that aids you cleanup all unused desktop icons with a single-click. Download and run this tool to scan for… Continue reading
Last week, we showed you how to change the font in Windows 7 operating system. Today, we will show you how to change the default font size in Windows 7.
Increasing or decreasing a font size in Windows 7 is very similar to changing a font in Windows 7. Here is how to you can change the font size in Windows 7:
1. First you need to open Window Color and Appearance box. To do this, right-click on desktop, select Personalize and then click open Window Color and then click Advanced appearance settings.
Or
Simply open Run dialog… Continue reading
Library is one of the finest features of Windows 7. It allows you manage your files and folders more efficiently.
If you have been using Windows 7 Libraries feature for a while now, you might have noticed that Windows 7 doesn’t allow you easily add network locations to the Libraries by default. At the same time, you can’t backup your library configuration as well. To overcome all these limitations, here is a wonderful freeware that just enhances Libraries in Windows 7.
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Handy Shortcuts is a small portable program for Windows Vista and Windows 7 that allows you create desktop shortcuts for Windows programs and features with a click.
With this free handy utility you can create desktop shortcuts for over 20 Windows features.
You can create desktop shortcuts for Lock WorkStation, Switch Account, Shutdown, Restart, Log Off, Hibernate, Show Desktop, Uninstall Programs, Device Manager, Security Center, Windows Defender, Windows DVD maker, Flip 3D, Launch Screen-saver, Disable Windows Firewall, Enable Windows Firewall, Clear Clipboard, Connect to Internet, Safely… Continue reading
The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom—and helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed.… Continue reading