Native VHD Boot is available in all versions of Windows 7
2012.09.17.08:32
It turns out that the ability to boot from a VHD is actually available in all versions of Windows 7.
Improve Your Media Center PC’s Power Management with Away Mode
2012.08.24.13:26
One area that’s always been a mystery, however, is power management. I don’t like letting my media center go to sleep because it (or the USB-connected tuner) sometimes fails to wake up properly, meaning my shows don’t get recorded. And I don’t like leaving it running 24/7 because that wastes a lot of power.
How to skip Windows 8 and continue using Windows 7
2012.07.27.09:08
If you’re perfectly happy with Windows 7 and skeptical about Windows 8, I have good news for you. You’ve got seven more years before you have to give it up. Here are the facts, figures, and dates to know.
7 Time Saving File Management Tips
2012.07.23.18:41
Chances are good that you spend a lot of time in Windows performing file management operations. In this tip gallery, I’ll show you 7 file management tips that can save you time.
Kill those Vista and Win7 gadgets now!
2012.07.18.22:33
In the unlikely chance that you’re using Windows gadgets, you need to get rid of them — right now!
10 ways to speed up Windows 7
2012.07.16.05:26
You don’t have to live with a Windows 7 machine that’s becoming unbearably slow. Here are 10 basic steps that will optimize system performance.
Security flaws signal early death of Windows Gadgets
2012.07.11.15:53
Microsoft is pulling the plug on the Windows Sidebar and Gadgets platform ahead of news that security vulnerabilities will be disclosed at this year’s Black Hat conference.
How to run legacy help files in Windows 7
2012.05.23.11:52
Add legacy support for the older Windows Help format to Microsoft Windows 7.
Best practices for trouble-free Windows patching
2012.05.16.22:33
For Windows users who manage their own system updates, the patching process is a bit like going to the dentist — you really hope it’ll be pain-free. For making that twice-monthly chore a little easier, here are some simple tips and tricks to avoid patching woes.
Improve Your Windows 7 Registry With 7 Easy Tweaks
2012.04.04.18:00
The Windows Registry is a powerful but confusing component of the Windows operating system. In earlier editions of Windows, editing the Registry was fraught with peril; if the user edited it with the wrong tool or altered a critical key, the result could be an inoperable Windows installation. Windows 7, however, is far more forgiving than its predecessors when it comes to modifying the Registry, if you use the built-in Windows 7 Registry Editor (Regedit).
How to create an all-in-one Windows 7 install disk
2012.01.10.12:52
With the help of the WinAIO Maker Professional tool you can make a master copy of your Windows 7 disk that contains all the available editions.
How to Fix Your Windows 7 Network
2011.12.20.03:15
Networking your PCs together is easier than ever, but a few common problems still pop up from time to time. Learn how to resolve them now.
Setting up a temporary ‘ad hoc’ network
2011.12.14.22:35
When you need a quick way to share files between two Windows PCs that aren’t normally connected, an ad hoc wireless network is the way to go.
Add hidden international desktop themes to Windows 7
2011.12.02.01:18
In the past, I have not been a big fan of the personalization features of Microsoft Windows. I found most of the Windows themes to be clunky, resource hogs, ugly, or all of the above. However, Windows 7 and the Aero interface is different, especially for those of us lucky enough to have a high definition resolution LCD monitor. Some of the included themes are quite elegant and engaging. In particular I like the image slideshow that serve as the background setting for many of the themes.
Using Windows 7’s XP Mode — step by step
2011.09.21.22:34
Looking for a sure-fire way to keep your oldest Windows applications alive while living in a Windows 7 world?
No-reformat, nondestructive reinstall
2011.07.13.22:46
Microsoft won’t tell you this, but you can do a fast, nondestructive, in-place, total reinstall of Windows 7 without damaging your user accounts, data, installed programs, or system drivers.
Dual-boot into Windows 7 and Joli OS
2011.07.12.21:19
Google’s Chrome OS has gotten a lot of ink lately, and for good reason: It’s easy to install, zippy, and—insofar as thin-client operating systems go—powerful. But as ubiquitous as Chrome is in the news these days, it isn’t the only web-based operating system in town. Jolicloud, or as Jolicloud developers prefer to call it these days, Joli OS, has been making low-powered netbooks, PCs, tablets, and web browsers more productive since 2009.
Don’t pay for software you don’t need — Part 3
2011.07.06.22:49
In the first two installments of this series, I stepped you through a boatload of software that you don’t need if you have Windows 7.
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2011.06.15.23:27
You deleted a file yesterday; now you really need it back. Your Windows recycle bin is empty — what now?
6 Registry Hacks to Make Your PC Faster
2011.05.23.02:30
Speed up boot times and make Windows a bit more responsive with these Registry tweaks.
Build a complete Windows 7 safety net
2011.05.11.22:51
Every copy of Windows 7 includes a complete suite of backup tools. The suite contains everything you need to back up (and restore) your entire system.
Don’t pay for software you don’t need — Part 1
2011.05.04.22:48
If you’ve moved to Windows 7, there’s a raft of software — entire categories of software — that you simply don’t need.
Don’t pay for software you don’t need — Part 2
2011.05.18.22:44
After the first article of this three-part series appeared, many of you wrote to ask: do I really not need this software?
Add the Up button to the Explorer Command Bar in Windows 7
2011.02.24.12:06
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz tells you to put the Up button on the Command Bar via a little known keyboard shortcut, a short VBScript, and some registry edits.
Why breadcrumb navigation is better than the Up button
2011.02.17.10:40
In this week’s edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz covers the breadcrumb navigation system in Windows Explorer in order to try to convince you of its benefits.
Use special codes to add commands to the Windows Explorer Command Bar
2011.02.03.07:59
Greg Shultz reveals hidden codes in the Windows 7 Registry that will allow you to add commands to Windows Explorer’s context sensitive Command Bar.
Speed up menus in Windows 7
2011.02.01.13:20
If you are still trying to squeeze more speed and performance out of Windows 7, here is a tip that will accelerate the display of menu items.
Simple change in settings pumps up Win7 networks
2010.10.13.22:52
Windows 7 has many good things going for it, but home networking is not always one of them.
15 Things Every PC User Should Know
2010.08.23.01:44
Whether you’re a grizzled tech veteran or an uninitiated newbie, here are 15 essential facts and tricks that you ought to know.
Add Background Images and Themes to Windows 7 Media Center
2010.06.07.01:44
Are you tired of the same Windows Media Center look and feel? Today we’ll show you how change the background and apply themes to WMC.
Get the Quick Launch Bar back in Windows 7
2010.05.20.10:32
I like Microsoft Windows 7 and I like the Windows 7 Taskbar interface. However, judging by the cacophony of voices in the Windows Blog there is still great a great deal of affection for the Windows XP Quick Launch Bar interface. In fact, you can almost guarantee that someone will call for a return of the Quick Launch Bar at least once in the discussion forum whenever the Windows 7 interface is the topic. Therefore, I offer this How do I explanation of how to get this feature back.
Put the Classic Start menu in Windows 7 with Classic Shell
2010.02.02.12:18
Greg Shultz investigates all of the classic features that the Classic Shell application, by Ivo Beltchev, brings to the Windows 7 user interface.
Exert your control with GodMode folders
2010.01.13.11:55
Greg Shultz explores the GodMode folders found in Windows 7 and presents a text file and a script that will create the folders for you automatically.
Plan and execute a smooth Windows 7 upgrade with the help of this flowchart
2009.10.19.12:33
A successful Windows 7 migration begins with careful planning and decision making. Rick Vanover built a flowchart to guide you through each step.
Tap into the power of Libraries in Windows 7
2009.10.14.12:47
Greg Shultz introduces you to the new Libraries feature of Microsoft Windows 7 and shows you how to get the most out of it.
How do I … create an installation flash drive for Windows 7?
2009.03.17.08:58
Steven Warren shows you a no nonsense approach to creating a flash key drive that you can use to install the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.