March 28th, 2011 by Aseem Kishore
Among Windows 7’s more underused and unknown features is the Resource and Performance Monitor. With it, administrators can generate a system health report that indicates failure to pass a series of diagnostics. Learn how to check for errors in Windows 7 using a built-in Resource and Performance test. Generating System Health Reports in Windows 7 [...]
March 26th, 2011 by Aseem Kishore
The Gadgets Platform introduced in Windows Vista and carried over into Windows 7 is an attempt by Microsoft to add small, convenient apps to the desktop. In work environments, many administrators are charged with the task of removing Windows applications that detract workers from their work. One such element is the gadgets that users have [...]
March 25th, 2011 by Aseem Kishore
The Desktop Cleanup Wizard is a utility that ships with all versions of Windows 7 and is designed to help you keep your Desktop neat and tidy. The utility does this by recommending the removal of old, out-of-date, and unused files and shortcuts currently on your desktop. If you find the Desktop Cleanup Wizard annoying, [...]
March 25th, 2011 by Aseem Kishore
Many Windows 7 applications keep a history of recently opened documents in the File menu or another location. This practice represents a security risk for companies and even home users because the list of recently opened documents is kept in a single location. Learn how to prevent Windows 7 from keeping a history of recently [...]
March 23rd, 2011 by Aseem Kishore
Although the Start Menu contains everything you need to control Windows, it is much more convenient to have the programs you use the most just one click away. In previous version of Windows, most notably Windows XP, many users got used to adding their most-used programs to the Quick Launch Toolbar. Unfortunately, Microsoft removed the [...]
March 14th, 2011 by Aseem Kishore
All users of Windows 7 have the ability to change the look and feel of their computing experience. This includes cosmetic changes such as the screen saver. However, many administrators deny users access to some customization features to create a uniform environment in a work setting. Learn how to prevent users from changing the screen [...]
March 2nd, 2011 by Aseem Kishore
Welcome to the final part of this three-part series about installing and using Windows XP Mode in Windows 7 using Windows Virtual PC. In Part I of this series, we covered determining whether your computer can run Windows XP Mode, downloading the required files, and installing Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC. In Part [...]
March 1st, 2011 by Aseem Kishore
Although Microsoft is diligent in making sure Windows 7 works well, not all hardware manufacturers and software publishers have the resources or motivation to provide products that operate flawlessly. If the hardware and software in your PC are not working correctly, you need a way to boot up Windows 7 so you can find out [...]
March 1st, 2011 by Aseem Kishore
Welcome to the second part of this three-part series about installing and using Windows XP Mode in Windows 7 using Windows Virtual PC. In Part I of this series, we covered determining whether your computer can run Windows XP Mode, downloading the required files, and installing Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC. In this [...]
February 28th, 2011 by Aseem Kishore
If you have moved to Windows 7, but you want to run some of your older software that is not compatible with Windows 7, you can use a feature of Windows 7 called Windows XP Mode. For example, you may want to install multiple versions of Internet Explorer for testing websites using a tool called [...]