You already know the ups and downs of Windows Vista — now it’s time to learn the ins and outs of Windows 7! In Windows 7 Secrets, internationally recognized Windows experts, Microsoft insiders, and authors Paul Thurrott and Rafael Rivera cut through the hype to pull away the curtain and reveal useful information not found [...]
Teach Yourself Visually Windows 7 is a practical guide for visual learners who are eager to get started with Windows 7.
Windows 7 is Microsoft’s highly anticipated operating system used by millions of people around the world. If you’re a visual learner and are new to Windows 7, then this book is an ideal introduction to [...]
System Restore lets you easily restore your computer to a previous state. What happens if you complete the restore process but your computer is still not running properly? It is possible that you unintentionally restored Windows 7 using the wrong restore point. In such cases, you can undo a system restore operation and select a [...]
One of the new features in Windows 7 is the Action Center. The Action Center helps ensure your computer continues to run smoothly by alerting you to security and maintenance settings that require your attention. Items in the Action Center are color-coded based on their significance. Red items are important and require your attention; yellow [...]
Windows 7 has built in compression, so you do not need to purchase a third party utility to compress your folders and files. Compressing a folder or file in Windows 7 is simple. Just right click the folder or file, point to Send To and click Compressed (zipped) Folder.
An alternative to compressing multiple folders and [...]
Some programs automatically add icons to the notification area. As you install more programs and the notification area starts to expand with more icons, customizing it becomes more appealing.
If your notification area has icons that you never use, consider removing them from the notification area.
To remove an icon from the Notification Area in Windows 7:
Right [...]
Some programs automatically add icons to the notification area. As you install more programs and the notification area starts to expand with more icons, customizing it becomes more appealing.
If your notification area has icons that you never use, consider removing them from the notification area.
To remove an icon from the Notification Area in Windows 7:
Right [...]
When you create a user account, you must assign the account an account name. This name appears on the Welcome Screen and on the Start menu when you log on. At some point, you may decide to change the name of your user account. The steps to do so are very simple:
Click Start and click [...]
One of the easiest ways to keep your computer running smoothly is to regularly defragment your hard drives. As with previous versions of Windows, Windows 7 includes a defragmenter tool called the Disk Defragmenter. By default, the tool is scheduled to run every week, which means you do not have to do anything else. [...]
Groups, when used properly, do simplify the process of managing user accounts. Before you start creating groups, you need to spend some time planning how you’re going to implement them. This involves identifying how many groups you require, what the groups will be used for, and group membership requirements. Creating groups at random rather defeats [...]
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