If you don’t like to open files by using the default program in certain time due to some reason, but would like to maintain the program as default, what you normally do is right clicking on the file, then choose Open With and choose the program from the list. Alternatively, launch the program and go to File -> Open to open the file by using […]
The final RTM build of Windows 7 is now available for subscribers’ free download at MSDN (Microsoft Developer Network) and TechNet Plus, meet the original schedule of August 6, 2009. All editions of Windows 7 is available, including Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Basic and Windows 7 Starter, with the last two available in […]
To assist users particularly corporate IT professional to install, customize, manage and deploy the Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 family of operating systems, Microsoft has released the Windows Automated installation Kit (Windows AIK). Windows AIK is a set of handy tools and documentation which support the configuration and deployment of Windows OS. Users can automate Windows installations, capture Windows images with ImageX, […]
In Windows Vista, users who attempt to change the limit of disk space that Vista’s System Restore can use, which by default is up to 15% of available disk space, are in for the rude shock that it is not an easy task that can be done within desktop graphical user interface (GUI) as there is no direct option that allows users modify the disk […]
Windows 7 has a feature that will automatically lower the volume level of different sounds when Windows 7 detects user is placing or receiving a telephone call that routes through PC. The auto-adjust volume of sounds from other sources, leaving sound in communication channel at more audible level feature allows user to hear more clearly and with more clarity when engaging in voice chat through […]
Blue screen is nothing new for windows user and it happens when windows encounter critical system error which can cause to system shutdown in order to prevent further damage. The causes of blue screen are normally due to incompatible DLLs or bugs in kernel of the operating system, physical faults such as faulty memory, power supplies, overheating of computer components and hardware running beyond its […]
Microsoft has released an updated release candidate (RC) version of Windows Virtual PC (VPC) and Windows XP Mode (XPM) for Windows 7. Windows Virtual PC is a new virtualization runtime engine for Windows 7 which requires hardware-assisted virtualization (how to check if system supports hardware VT), while Windows XP Mode, formerly known as Virtual Windows XP (VXP), provides backward-compatibility for older applications, especially proprietary software […]
Registry is one of the critical components in Windows and any corruption to it can cause Windows fail to boot up. That’s why backing up registry on periodic basic is important so that you can restore it at any time when there is any issue caused by registry related error. With Regbak, you can now backup your Windows system registry easier and faster, and then […]
Libraries is a one of the new features in Windows 7. Libraries is essentially virtual folders described in a .library-ms file that aggregates content from various physical folder and directory locations (with support to include shared folders on networked systems) to present in a unified view in Windows Explorer.
Windows 7 finally re-included one function that originally exists in Windows XP (with Secondary Logon service enable), but been removed in Windows Vista, and that is Run as different user. Instead Windows Vista users have to make use of RunAs.exe console tool or the ShellRunAs shell extension from Windows SysInternals as a workaround to launch programs as a another different user.
Windows 7 has included support for theme packs for easy download. Theme packs which are cabinet files with an extension of .themepack, and consist of a .theme as well as any number of image, sound, icon, and mouse cursor files. With theme, user can customize and personalize colors of the window chrome, desktop background, sound set, and desktop slideshow settings. With theme packs support, Windows […]
Vexira Antivirus from Central Command is a easy to manage comprehensive virus defense solution for Microsoft Windows, which also provides anti-virus solution to Samba, Linux, Novell, Solaris, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, AIX, GroupWise, various mail server (supports Sendmail, Milter, Postfix, Qmail, Courier, Exim, and SMTP Relay). Vexira Antivirus for Windows can be used to protect a single home computer, a small office network, or an enterprise with […]
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