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User Account Control in Windows 7 includes enhancements designed to improve the functionality. One of the enhancements is the inclusion of Group Policy settings. More specifically, there are 10 Group Policy settings that can be used to configure the behaviour of UAC.

Admin Approval Mode for the built-in Administrator account (disabled by default) — Determines whether [...]

User Account Control in Windows 7 includes enhancements designed to improve the functionality. One of the enhancements is the inclusion of four notification levels. These notification levels let you control when UAC notifies you about changes to your computer.
The four notification levels include:

Always notify me. Any system-level changes will result in a UAC prompt, similar [...]

One of the new features in Windows Vista was User Account Control or UAC, which was designed to prevent unauthorized changes to your computer. Each time you attempted to perform a task that required administrative rights, a dialog box appeared prompting you for permission. UAC has been carried over into Windows 7, with several enhancements [...]

Windows 7 includes a feature that you can use to prevent someone from installing software on your computer or running applications you would rather they not use. The AppLocker lets you specify the applications that users can run on your computer. More specifically, AppLocker is designed to:

Prevent malicious software and unsupported applications from affecting your [...]

You’ve decided to upgrade to Windows 7. Before starting the upgrade, you should take some time to plan the upgrade to ensure it goes smoothly. This includes verifying that if you current operating system is upgradeable to Windows 7 and to which version.
First, there are a few operating systems than can not be upgraded to [...]

I honestly fail to see why this entire statement on OS X and Windows 7 has even been an issue for anyone. Seriously, there is such a thing as a clean UI outside of that provided by OS X. While I would be among the first to point out that OS X has been offering [...]

Windows Updates is a great feature of Microsoft operating systems that allows you to easily keep your system up to date and secure. In the previous installment of this article, I showed you how to configure Windows Updates through the Control Panel. In this article, I’ll show you alternate method to configuring Windows Update.
Windows Update [...]

As with previous versions of Windows, Windows 7 lets you control how and when updates are downloaded and installed on your computer. Using the Windows Update feature, you can choose whether updates are downloaded to your computer as well as whether updates are installed automatically. For example, updates for Windows 7 can be downloaded [...]

I read this article with great interest as I realize fully that many Windows gamers may be having mixed results with their Windows gaming experience since upgrading to Windows 7. And after all, with the promised compatibility in play, there should be no problem, right? Well, maybe.
As the article points out, it almost feels like [...]

Windows Update helps you to keep your computer up-to-date with the latest updates available from Microsoft. It is definitely a lifesaver for those of us who are not diligent in keeping our computers up-to-date with the latest fixes, patches, etc.
However, I have two peeves with Windows Update. First, the dialog box that constantly pops up [...]

For the first time in a very long time, I feel as good about a Windows release as I do about my current desktop, Ubuntu. Having done plenty of testing with both Windows 7 RCs and the beta for the upcoming Ubuntu 9.10, I can honestly say I can use either and not find myself [...]

Windows 7 is abuzz in the news right now — understandably so, as it was just released. But while there is no question that it is perhaps one of the best Windows releases, I am curious as to what your experience has been with it thus far? How is the stability, drivers and general overall [...]

For those of you out there who are anxiously waiting for Windows 7, your wait is nearly over. And I know a few people out there who have claimed to already have their Windows 7 copies on pre-order — understandably so. Unlike the dog-slow speed of Vista, Windows 7 will run great on any PC [...]

Windows 7: The Definitive Guide provides everything you need to manage and maintain Windows 7. You’ll learn all of the features and enhancements in complete detail, along with specifics for configuring the operating system to put you in full control.
Bestselling author and Windows expert William Stanek doesn’t just show you the steps you need to [...]

Windows Virtual PC is Microsoft latest virtualization software that is designed specifically for Windows 7 so Windows XP Mode applications can be seen and accessed from Windows 7.
If you are not familiar with Windows XP Mode, it is a new benefit of Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate, which provides additional application compatibility. It [...]

This compact book offers the quickest path for Windows users to get started with Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system. You get the essential information you need to upgrade or install the system and configure it to fit your activities, along with a tour of Windows 7’s features and built-in applications.Microsoft has learned from the mistakes [...]

Regular maintenance is important to ensuring that your computer continues to run smoothly. Unfortunately, many people forget to or simply choose not to run maintenance tasks — even though you can schedule most to run automatically.
Part of your regular computer maintenance routine should include deleting files you no longer need. By running the Disk Cleanup [...]

Regularly defragging files on your hard drive is one way that you can optimize and improve the performance of your computer. The Disk Defragmenter utility in Windows 7 rearranges fragmented data so your hard disk can work more efficiently.
By default, Disk Defragmenter is scheduled to run at regular intervals when your computer is turned on. [...]

There are three different versions of Windows 7: Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate. While each version contains the same set of basic features, Professional and Ultimate have some unique features.
Note: There is a fourth version called Starter, which is designed for small notebook PCs. It is also the version that contains the least number of [...]

There are two points to consider when it comes to system requirements. First, make sure that your computer’s current components support Windows 7. Second, make sure that your hardware meets at least the minimum requirements outlined by Microsoft to run Windows 7.
Microsoft makes it easy to find out if your current system is ready for [...]