Microsoft has just released a fix for a networking issue that Windows 7 users may experience. Windows 7 users, under specific circumstances, may be unable to click on the location associated with their network connection. The link that is usually clickable is not functional in this case. The issue is caused selecting the checkbox to [...]
- Author: Mike Halsey MVP
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Using the System File Checker to Repair Windows 7
The other day Martin wrote that Microsoft have made available direct downloads for versions of Windows 7 that contain Service Pack 1 integrated into the ISO file. These downloads are more important than you might think, as installing service pack 1 on your Windows 7 effectively breaks one of the most useful and important troubleshooting [...]
- Author: Mike Halsey MVP
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Join gHacks Editor Mike Halsey for a “Windows 7 Troubleshooting” webcast series
I’m delighted to be able to announce that I’ve got some more free webcasts coming up, with the first one this Thursday, 4th August, on Securing your files and data in Windows. The webcasts are all on the theme “Windows 7 Troubleshooting” and will include Securing Windows 7 and Internet Explorer, Troubleshooting Windows Update and [...]
- Author: Martin Brinkmann
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Windows 7 With Service Pack 1 Direct Downloads
If you have bought a computer with the Windows 7 operating system or a standalone version of the operating system in the past, you have probably by now upgraded your systems with the Service Pack 1 for the OS that was released in February by Microsoft. Some owners may wonder if there is a way [...]
- Author: Melanie Gross
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How to Backup and Import Wireless Network Settings in Windows 7
Setting up a wireless network can be a hassle. You need to remember the security key and tediously type it correctly for all devices on your network. One of the good features of Windows 7 is that there is a simple way to manage the wireless settings for your network from one computer or device [...]
- Author: Martin Brinkmann
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Pulmon, Add Windows 8 Like Tiles To Windows 7
At least part of the user interface of the upcoming next version of Windows, running under the internal name Windows 8, will ship with a Metro UI. Part of that is a tile based system to display information right on the screen. It is likely that Microsoft will let this run on top of the [...]
- Author: Melanie Gross
- Comments: 5
How to Add Keyboard Languages to Windows 7
If you have to use different languages in Windows 7, it comes with a preinstalled variety of different language viewing options. This can be done with XP, but this will require installation of additional files. What follows is for Windows 7, but the same steps will work with Vista. Windows 7 and Vista do not [...]
- Author: Martin Brinkmann
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Win7Keys, Add Windows Management Shortcuts To Vista, XP
Microsoft has added several handy windows management shortcuts to the Windows 7 operating system. These shortcuts can be used to dock the current window to the left or right half of the screen and to maximize or minimize the current window. Very handy for instance to display two windows next to each other on the [...]
- Author: Melanie Gross
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Creating Multiple, Fun Rotating Backgrounds Under Windows 7
Preset backgrounds for Windows and other operating systems are bland. Some users don’t care, but for a customized look, there is a free source that offers thousands of images that are automatically formatted to fit your computer’s particular resolution. Next, they can be rotated at set intervals to keep the backgrounds fresh and fun. Many [...]