The normal way to terminate Windows Explorer’s processes is to go to Task Manager, look for Explorer.exe under Processes tab, then right clicking on it and select End Process, or using Taskkill command. This actually involves few steps in killing only a single Explorer.exe. If you have multiple Explorer processes running at the same time, then you need to repeat above steps to kill each […]
To copy or move file from one folder to another folder, we normally go to the source folder, copy or cut the file, then browse for the destination folder within the same explorer or open up another window explorer to paste the file. Now there is an easier way for you to browse through the destination folder by selecting Copy To Folder or Move To […]
When you minimize, maximize or close any windows/applications, the animation speed to perform these tasks is a default setting and you can’t really control it. However, you can actually change the window animation speed by just holding down the SHIFT key to make the transition slower after doing some simple registry hack.
Previously we mentioned about Free 1 Second Folder Encrypt that can safeguard your folders and files from being accessed by third party, here is another simple but yet very useful utility that can make your folders invisible at the first place so that nobody even aware of its existence and eventually make your confidential folders secure. Named as Hide Folders v2.2, it will able to […]
Windows 7 has provided a cool feature with ability to preview taskbar thumbnails whenever the mouse is hovered on the program icon. However, you may notice that it does have some latency to display the preview after mouse over the icon. To speed up the thumbnails preview, you can change the delay time with simple steps.
Many Windows 7 enthusiasts have been waiting for the much anticipated Microsoft internally tested Windows 7 Build 7025 to leak to Internet. The wait has been disappointed other than the fake torrent going around. But genuine Windows 7 Build 7022, a little earlier build, but already incorporate Internet Explorer 8 Release Candidate 1 (IE8 RC1) with build version tag of 7022.winmain.090115-1850 on watermark on desktop […]
Are you looking for free photo editing tool to enhance your favorite photo? PhotoPerfect Express may be your solution. PhotoPerfect Express is a professional quality, free and easy to use program for optimizing your photo to greatest potential. The PhotoPerfect Express enable you to enhance your favorite photo in three simple steps which are open photo, choose your favorite optimization and save photo.
Many users tend to place many shortcut icons on their desktop for easier access to a program or command. However, too many shortcuts icons without proper grouping or arrangement could really mess up your Windows Desktop. You probably need to spend some time to locate a particular shortcut icon. The problem gets worse when there are more and more shortcuts added to the pool. To […]
exFAT (Extended File Allocation Table, which also known as FAT64) is a proprietary file system introduced by Microsoft for embedded devices in Windows Embedded CE 6.0 and Windows operating system. exFAT file system is suited especially for flash drives, where NTFS file system is not a feasible solution due to data structure disk space overhead, which is greatly reduced in exFAT.
Microsoft has published the Windows 7 SKU or product editions that will be available to end-users. In Windows 7 operating system, higher version (more expensive) of Windows 7 OS automatically includes all features of lower edition (cheaper version). Refer to the Windows 7 – Compare Editions chart below for a list of features for each editions of Windows 7. Windows 7 Editions Comparison Windows 7 […]
When opening Windows Explorer on Windows 7 (Windows Explorer shortcut can be on the Start Menu or pin to Taskbar), the default folder opened by Windows 7 is “Libraries” folder view, a new feature in Windows 7 which allows several folders to be grouped or categorized together, contrary to previous version of Windows operating system, which by default will open “My Documents” or “Documents” folder.
Microsoft has revealed the SKUs (Store-Keeping Unit) or product editions that Windows 7 will be available in. Unlike Windows Vista which has many confusing versions for end-user or consumer to choose, Microsoft expects that a majority of customers will be best served by two primary editions of Windows 7: Windows 7 Home Premium for consumers, and Windows 7 Professional for businesses.
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