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Remove Lock Icon on Folder in Windows 7
Windows XP had a few ways to share a folder and it was always a little confusing dealing with NTFS...
Windows 7
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What is Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter?
So recently I was on a friend’s computer trying to troubleshoot some network issue and when I went to adjust...
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Disable Aero (Permanently or Temporarily) in Windows 7
In Windows Vista and Windows 7, the older Luna interface was replaced with a new default theme/interface, called Aero. Aero...
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Move a Window with the Keyboard in Windows 7/8/10
So for those of you who do not like to use a mouse, it would be pretty cool if you...
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Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide for Windows 7 Hanging Issues
Previously, I wrote the Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide for Windows 7 Homegroup Issues, which a lot of people found useful. Today,...
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Use Alternate DNS Servers In Windows For Faster Internet
For many computer users who have complaints about their ISP’s Internet speed, one factor they may not be considering is...
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Difference between Windows 7 Home, Professional and Ultimate
If you are running Windows XP or Windows Vista and are thinking about making the switch to Windows 7, you...
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Windows Asks to Format Your USB Drive or SD Card When Connected?
So here’s a really annoying problem: you connect a USB drive or USB SD card reader to your PC and...
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Is there a Classic View in Windows 7?
Yes Windows 7 has some fancy eye-candy graphics and display options with the new Aero interface, but maybe you don’t...
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Show the Classic Navigation Tree in Windows 7 Explorer
Windows Explorer in Windows 7 has undergone some major changes, one of which is the new Navigation pane. The classic...
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CD/DVD Drive Missing in Windows?
I recently ran into a problem where my DVD drive on Windows was missing from the list of devices in...
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Fix Internet Explorer 9 Issues
With every new edition of Internet Explorer, there are always a new set of problems that one must contend with!...
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Export, Clear, and Increase Size for Event Logs in Windows
The Event Viewer in Windows is a centralized log service utilized by applications and operating system components to report events...
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Enable and Disable Windows Features
No matter which version of Windows you use, there is a lot of features that are installed with the system...
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Speed Up Windows 7 and Vista by Turning Off Glass Transparency
The transparent glass look of Aero Glass in Windows 7 and Vista may look nice, but it also may slow...
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Prevent Access to the Command Prompt in Windows
The Windows Command Prompt is a robust solution for administrators to quickly and easily keep a system up and running...
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Fix Missing System Restore Points in Windows Vista and 7
If you have no restore points on your Windows Vista or 7 computer, then Windows may not be creating the...
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Generate a System Health Report in Windows 7 to Check for Errors
Among Windows 7’s more underused and unknown features is the Resource and Performance Monitor. With it, administrators can generate a...
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Remove the Desktop Cleanup Wizard from Windows 7
The Desktop Cleanup Wizard is a utility that ships with all versions of Windows 7 and is designed to help...
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Run Old DOS Games and Programs in Windows XP, Vista, 7/8/10
Many improvements have come with the most recent versions of Windows. Unfortunately, along with these improvements, support for running certain...
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Prevent Users from Changing the Screen Saver/Lock Screen in Windows
All users of Windows 7/8/10 have the ability to change the look and feel of their computing experience. This includes...
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Use the Windows Snipping Tool to Capture Popup Menus
While many people have begun to use the Windows Snipping tool instead of a third party product to grab screen...
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Remove Windows Messenger from Windows 7, Vista, and XP
Windows Messenger and Windows Live Messenger are useful programs for instant messaging. However, if you don’t use instant messaging, Messenger...
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Change the Registered Owner Name in Windows 7/8/10
When Windows is first installed, Microsoft asks you a series of questions about the owner of the computer upon which...
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Restart the Explorer.exe Process Correctly in Windows
You may think that you need to restart your computer in order for registry changes to take place. Not necessarily....
