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How to Speed Up Windows 7 Quickly and Easily

Is your Windows 7 slow? Wondering how to speed up Windows 7 without breaking the bank? Well I may be able to help you. But first off you need to make sure you are meeting the minimum hardware requirements to run Windows 7 on your system. Here they are:

• 1GHz processor (32- or 64-bit)
• 1GB of main memory
• 16GB of available disk space
• Support for DX9 graphics with 128MB of memory (for the Aero interface)
• A DVD-R/W drive

Keep in mind however, that if you were able to effectively run Windows XP or Vista, there should be little reason that you cannot also run Windows 7. The new Windows OS is designed to be very light and run quickly without requiring huge amounts of RAM or GHz's. Most folks having problems are the ones trying to jump from Windows 2000 to Windows 7.

If you meet or come close to these requirements and Windows 7 is still slow, then the issue lies somewhere else. For starters, cut down on the amount of programs running in the background. You can use MsConfig to do this or simple install software that will identify programs secretly running in the background and eating up loads of virtual memory.

The second option is to clean Windows registry. This is perhaps the most effective means to speed up Windows 7. There is no internal cleaning tool to clear out errors and corrupt files from the registry. This contributes to significant congestion which will slow down Windows 7 significantly.

While these tweaks can be complicated to perform alone, you can scan your system with software which will fix these problems automatically. It will only take a couple minutes and you should notice a faster Windows 7 right away. Don't worry about compatibility issues, if the program can run on Windows Vista it can run on Windows 7.

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Repair Windows 7 Registry Errors and Prevent Crashes

The importance of fixing Windows 7 registry errors cannot be overstated. Since your system interfaces with the registry incessantly, Windows 7 registry errors can afflict different processes with errors. If any problems occur within the registry, it's important to resolve them quickly.

Backing up the Registry with System Restore

One of the best ways to maintain a clean registry is to consistently back up your registry. You can do this by using System Restore. Here's how to backup your registry:

1. Click Start.
2. Open System Tools.
3. Click System Restore.
4. If you have NOT previously utilized System Restore, then click "Next." If you HAVE previously used this function, then check the dot next to "Choose a different restore point."
5. In the following menu, enter or select your desired restore point.
6. Click Next.
7. Click Finish.

You will need to confirm that you wish to restore the system. Your computer will automatically restart in order to accomplish the system restore. Once your computer has started up, you will notice that all settings and processes have been restored to your selected restore point.

Making a Backup with Regedit

If you are encountering registry problems, then System Restore can work as a quick fix. You can also backup your registry another way. Here's how:

1. Click Start.
2. Type "regedit" in the Search box.
3. In the top menu bar, select "File."
4. Click "Export."
5. Then, choose the destination location for the backup files. Make sure you click the "All" option within the Export Range option.
6. Click "Save."

This action will backup your registry to a specified location. This is a great way to safely maintain your registry.

You can restore or backup the Registry using advanced methods such as forming.reg files or importing files from regedit. These methods are a bit harder and require meticulous attention to detail.

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Speed up Your Windows Seven Computer with ReadyBoost


Microsoft Windows Seven and Vista has a new feature called Ready Boost. Using this feature we can use a flash memory stick or SD card to store commonly used files for quicker access than off the hard drive.

The flash memory device serves as an additional memory cache—that is, memory that the computer can access much more quickly than it can access data on the hard drive.

Windows ReadyBoost relies on the intelligent memory management of Windows SuperFetch and can significantly improve system responsiveness.

Turning this feature on couldn’t be simpler. Just stick the flash drive, SD card, or whatever flash device you want into your computer. You’ll see a dialog pop up on the screen.

Click the “Speed up my system” link, and you’ll be taken to the ReadyBoost panel for the flash drive.

Just select Use this device, and set the amount of space you want to use. Windows will create what is essentially a paging file on the disk, and will use it for faster access.

Note that this will only work with USB 2.0 devices or SD cards.
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Steps to Share Files and Printers between Windows 7 and XP

If you are running Windows 7 and have XP on PC(s) you might want to share files between them. The following are the steps to share files and hardware devices like a printer.

Sharing Files In Windows 7 and XP

Sharing folders between two Windows 7 machines with the new HomeGroup feature is an easy process, but the HomeGroup feature is not compatible with Vista or XP. For this tutorial we are using Windows 7 x64 RC1 and XP Professional SP3 connected through a basic Linksys home wireless router.

First make sure both machines are members of the same Workgroup which by default is named Workgroup.

On the Windows 7 machine go into Control Panel \ All Control Panel Items \ Network and Sharing Center then click on Change advanced sharing settings.

You will want to verify the following settings under Advanced Sharing Settings for the Home or Work and Public profile.

If you want any user to have access the public shares turn off password protection. This is located in Advanced Sharing Settings toward the bottom of the list.

If you want to keep it enabled make sure there is a log in account for the other XP machines and they have a password.

Now if you go into Network in Windows 7 you should see your XP machine and the Windows 7 as well.

To share the printer on the Windows 7 machine go into Devices and Printers from the Start menu and double click on the printer icon.

Next double click on “Customize your printer”.

In the Properties screen click on the Sharing Tab and check the box to share the printer and type in its share name.

If your XP machine is an x86 OS you can install Additional Drivers before setting up the XP machine.

To find the shared folders and devices double click on the Windows 7 machine icon under Network. Here you can see the printer connected to my Windows 7 machine is shared and also the Users Folder.

Continue into the Users folder and Public to see the shared folders, here I also created a folder called XP Share just to keep everything in central location.

Over on your XP machine open up My Network Places to find the Windows 7 shared folder.
Double click on the Share folder to find a list of shared folders in the Public folder on Windows. If you have password protection enabled you will need to type in the username and password of the user account on the Windows 7 machine first.

Setup XP With Shared Printer

To set up the shared printer in XP you will need to go into Printers and Faxes from the Start menu and kick off the Add Printer Wizard.

Now select “A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer” then hit Next.

Next select “Connect to this printer…” and type in the path for the printer connected to the Windows 7 machine and click next.

Now click Yes to the confirmation message.

Then click Finish the printer to install and complete the Wizard.

In some cases you will need to install the x86 XP drivers for the shared printer because the Windows 7 drivers are not compatible with XP. When everything is installed open up Printers and Faxes to find the shared printer.

This should help you get started with sharing your files and other devices with your Windows 7 machine.
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Enable/Disable Built-In Administrator Account (Hidden) in Windows 7 or Vista

Many Users are thinking what happened to the built-in Admin account of windows that was always created by default in Windows XP or previous operating systems.

The account is also created in Windows 7 or Vista, but since it’s not enabled we can’t use it. While troubleshooting if something needs to run as administrator, we can enable it with a simple command.

Enable Built-in Administrator Account

First we’ll need to open a command prompt in administrator mode by right-clicking and choosing “Run as administrator” (or use the Ctrl+Shift+Enter shortcut from the search box)

Now type the following command:

net user administrator /active:yes

You should see a message that the command completed successfully. Log out, and you’ll now see the Administrator account as a choice.

Note: You’ll note that there’s no password for this account, so if you want to leave it enabled you should change the password.

Disable Built-in Administrator Account

Make sure you are logged on as your regular user account, and then open an administrator mode command prompt as above. Type the following command:

net user administrator /active:no

The administrator account will now be disabled, and shouldn’t show up on the login screen anymore.
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You are here: Home > > Add a New User Account in Windows 7

Add a New User Account in Windows 7

If your computer is shared by many people, you can create separate accounts for each person that will be using the computer. This allows each user to have their own document folders and settings such as the wallpaper, Start menu, visual style, and so forth. You can create and configure user accounts with the User Accounts tool in Control Panel.

To add a new user open Control Panel and under User Accounts and Family Safety click on Add or remove user accounts.

Now click on Create a new account.

Just type in the name of the user and select the type of account. Your best bet is to make them a Standard User so they cannot make changes to system settings, delete other users important files, or change security settings.

Now when you reboot the PC you will see the new users you created at the log in screen.

Of course a user who’s account is password protected will need to log in to start their session.

Standard users won’t be able to make any important system changes without the admin password.

As Administrator you can make additional changes to the account like changing or creating user passwords.

Types of User Accounts

There are three types of user accounts and each provides the user with different levels of control over the computer.

• Administrator – The Admin account have complete control over the computer and its settings.

• Standard – Standard users can use most of the capabilities on the machine. They cannot install software, delete system files, or change settings. If you’re working in a Standard account and need to make system changes, the administrator password will be needed.

• Guest – Lets a user have temporary access to the computer. They cannot install software, make any changes, or create a password. This is a good choice for someone to use to check their email quick or type out a document.
Here is an example of what a user with a Standard account would see if they tried to monkey around with something they shouldn’t be.

The Guest user account it off by default but you just need to go in and turn it on.

The only changes available to the Guest account are changing the picture and turning it on or off.

User Account Tips

If you’re the administrator and installing software, remember to select if you want it available for all users or only yourself.

Keep in mind that if you shut down the machine while another person is logged in, they might lose all any data they have not yet saved. Even though you get a confirmation screen, it might be worth mentioning to other users so they are aware of it, especially in a busy household.

These basic tips should help create and configure user accounts so each member of the household has their own account when working on the computer.
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Amazing Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts, know about the latest idea of fast working

Windows + ↑ (Up Arrow) – Maximize window

Windows + ← (Left Arrow) – Snap window to left side covering half of desktop space. Continue pressing the keyboard shortcut will rotate the window between snap to left, snap to right and restore to normal position.

Windows + → (Right Arrow) – Snap window to right side covering half of desktop space. Continue pressing the keyboard shortcut will rotate the window between snap to left, snap to right and restore to normal position.

Windows + ↓ (Down Arrow) – Minimize the window. Restore to normal size and position if the window is currently maximized.

Windows + Home – Clear all but the active window.

Windows + Space – All windows become transparent so you can see through to the desktop.

Windows + Shift + ← (Left Arrow) – Move the active window to the adjacent monitor on the left for dual or multiple monitors setup.

Windows + Shift + → (Right Arrow) – Move the active window to the adjacent monitor on the right for dual or multiple monitors setup.

Windows + Shift + ↓ (Down Arrow) - Minimize the active window.

Windows + T – Show preview thumbnail of running applications in Windows Taskbar one by one without mouse over.

Windows + P – Adjust presentation options of the display on computer or projector.

Windows + + (Add) – Zoom in.

Windows + – (Minus or Dash) – Zoom out.

Shift + Click a Taskbar item: Open a new instance of that particular application.

Other popular or common keyboard hotkeys which are already been used in Windows Vista:

Windows + D – Show desktop and restore desktop (minimize or restore all windows).

Windows + M – Minimize all windows.

Windows + U – Open Ease of Access Center.

Windows + F – Search window.

Windows + G – Bring all gadgets on top and foreground.

Windows + X – Run Windows Mobility Center.

Windows + R – Open ‘Run’ command.

Windows + E – Run Windows Explorer.

Windows + L – Lock the computer.

Windows + Pause [Break] – Open System Properties.

Windows + [number] – Activate and run the program pinned on Windows 7 Taskbar, running program won’t be affected.

Windows + Tab – Windows Aero Task Switcher

F1 – Help

F3 – Searchion window, roll mouse over each icon to preview item and minimize others
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Attach "My Computer" to Windows 7 Taskbar

Everyone likes to have the quickest access possible to folders on my desktop, which usually means putting something onto the taskbar if possible. You can add the Computer menu as a folder on the taskbar for the easiest access to your drives. You could also use this tip for any folder you want.

To add a folder to the taskbar

1. Just right-click on the taskbar and choose the Toolbars menu, and then click on New Toolbar.

2. Find the folder that you want… for instance select the Computer icon and then click on Select Folder.

3. Now you can see the Computer folder right there on the taskbar. If you click the little arrows it will pop up and let you browse through all your drives.
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You are here: Home > > How to Create Shutdown/Restart/Lock Icons in Windows 7

How to Create Shutdown/Restart/Lock Icons in Windows 7

Windows 7 makes the shutdown menu a lot better than previous operating systems, but if you want a shortcut elsewhere or to assign a hotkey, this should help you out.

The following are the steps to create a Shutdown/ Restart /System Lock Icon in Windows 7

1. First right-click on the desktop, choose New and then Shortcut.
2. In the shortcut location box, you’ll need to enter the correct command, which I’ve listed for you below.

Shutdown Computer
Shutdown.exe -s -t 00

Restart Computer
Shutdown.exe -r -t 00

Lock Workstation
Rundll32.exe User32.dll,LockWorkStation

Hibernate Computer
rundll32.exe PowrProf.dll,SetSuspendState

Sleep Computer
rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,SetSuspendState 0,1,0

3. When you’ve clicked next on the above dialog, you’ll be asked to name the shortcut. Probably best to name it according to the right function.

4. After you click Finish, you should now have a new icon that you can double-click to immediately shutdown, restart, or lock your computer.

Change Shortcut Icon

1. The default icon is really ugly, and if you want to have separate shortcuts for each function you might want to change the icon. Right-click on the icon and choose properties.

2. Click the Change Icon button, and then you can pick from the available icons in the system, or you can use the Browse button to pick an icon you downloaded off the web.

3. Note that you can drag them to your quick launch bar if you’d prefer to have them there.
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You are here: Home > > Steps to Create a Virtual Hard Drive in Windows 7

Steps to Create a Virtual Hard Drive in Windows 7

Have you ever wished you had an extra Hard Disk to store files, share, or set aside as an encrypted vault? One of the new features in Windows 7 is the ability to create Virtual Hard Disks and we’ll show you how.

First step is to create a Virtual Drive

1. This process creates virtual disks in the .VHD format where the minimum size is 3MB. To begin, Right-click on My Computer and select to Manage. Alternately you can type diskmgmt.msc into the Start search box and enter.

2. The Computer Management screen opens click on Disk Management then Action and Create VHD.

3. Browse to the directory you want the disk to reside, choose the size you want it to be, and select dynamic or a fixed. If you want the disk to expand in size as you add files to it, then pick Dynamically expanding. Check Fixed size if you want a specific size and for it to stay that way.

4. In Disk Management you will see the virtual drive listed as unallocated space.

5. To begin using it you’ll need to Right-click and select Initialize Disk.

6. In the initialize disk box just keep MBR selected and hit OK.

Second step is to create a Volume

1. Now it is time to create a volume by Right-clicking the unallocated space and select New Simple Volume.

2. The New Simple Volume Wizard starts up and it’s just a matter of completing it.

3. Choose the amount of space you want to use for the volume.

4. Assign it a dive letter that is not currently being used.

5. Format the new volume as NTFS, FAT32, or FAT. Check if you want a quick format and file compression.

6. The wizard is complete, click on Finish.

7. If you have AutoPlay enabled it should pop up for you to open up your new virtual hard disk.

8. It will be listed with the other disks in Disk Management.

Of course you will also see it listen under My Computer.

This is a new feature that will let you use the disk as you would any type of real disk. You can encrypt it, share it out to other systems, store files to it…however you would use an extra disk connected to your system.
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How to Share Files in Microsoft Windows 7

If you have multiple computers at home and want to network them together to share files and devices then this article is for you! In this article I'll show how to setup file sharing in a mixed environment consisting of Windows 7 and Windows XP.

The computer that will be sharing (serving) the files will be the Windows 7 computer. The computer that will be accessing the shared files on the Windows 7 PC will be a Windows xp computer. This article assumes that you either:

A: have your internal software firewalls disabled since they can often obstruct network access. Only do this if you access the internet through a router (or a wireless router).

or

B: know how to allow network access to your internal subnet. Since you're reading this article it's pretty safe to assume that you have no idea what I'm talking about in point B. Just go ahead and turn off your firewalls (for now at least).

On your Windows 7 computer:

1. Click the Windows globe on the bottom left (the old start button).
2. Right-click "Computer" and click properties.
3. Take note of the Workgroup name.

On your Windows XP computer:

1. Click Start.
2. Right-Click "My Computer" and click properties.
3. Click Computer Name.
4. Click Change.
5. Select Workgroup.
6. Type in the same workgroup name.
7. Click Ok twice.
8. Reboot.

Back on your Windows 7 computer lets share your documents folder to everyone in your workgroup:

1. Click Start.
2. Click Computer.
3. On the left window, under libraries, right-click documents and click share with: specific people
4. Click the drop down.
5. Select Everyone.
6. Click Add.
7. Click Read and change it to read/write
8. Click Share
9. Select My Documents
10. Click Next.
11. Sharing your documents may take awhile depending on how many have.
12. Click Done.

Back to your Windows XP PC:

You may now access documents on the Windows 7 computer by

1. Opening your "My Computer".
2. Click "My Network Places" on the left.
3. Click "Entire Network".
4. You should now see the name of your Windows 7 computer.
5. Double click the Windows 7 computer and you'll see any shared files plus any shared devices.

You can follow the steps above to share any other files or folders on your Windows 7 computer.

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FAQ

FAQ About Windows 7

  1. Why Windows 7
  2. How to install Windows 7
  3. Different Available Version of Windows 7
  4. How to Upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7
  5. How to Upgrade Windows Xp to Windows 7
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