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Windows 8: using the functions without loading the full OS

Microsoft is now dedicated to the development of manufacturing and software and hardware licensing might include a feature called 'Direct Experience' in Windows 8 or Windows vNext which would allow us to access a function without having to wait for the operating system loads completely. A few weeks ago some news leaked that could bring Windows 8, the operating system currently in development by … [Read more...]

Check online whether a website is safe with Norton safeweb

You came to one unknown website, how can you check whether it is safe or unsafe to browse? There may be monsters outside! Lot of website contains Virus, Malware containing downloads or phishing software installed (Readers are advised to visit respected Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Corrine's Security Garden to learn about security in general). If you enter a website address, the result is … [Read more...]

Dictionary of DLL, VXD, OCX files

In this tutorial we are offering a small dictionary of the DLL, VXD, OCX and related filesto so they can see what each of them belongs. __________________________________________ A (and earlier) _ISETUP.EXE .- Auxiliary installation file of Outlook Express. _NWNDS.BAT .- Batch file used when updating the Microsoft Client for Netware. Access.cpl .- Even with the extension. CPL is actually a. DLL … [Read more...]

Potential risks users must be aware while using third party themes in Windows 7

Despite we post many third party themes or Visual Styles for Windows 7, we have the responsibility to make Windows 7 users aware of the potential risks associated with their use. These third party themes or Visual Styles completely changes the appearance of Windows 7 operating systems. There may be many that works without any problems, especially those who make less profound changes, merely the … [Read more...]

What are the signs you may have when your PC is infected by virus

Something that we often asked is whether your computer is infected with virus or not, especially for any abnormal behavior. In this tutorial we will try to describe some symptoms that can make us suspect that your computer is infected. The main problem is that there are thousands of viruses that are manifested in very different ways, and that some symptoms that may also occur for other … [Read more...]

Requirements, advantages and disadvantages of installing 64-bit version of Windows 7

64-bit architectures were created long ago for professional environments where performance and the need to increase hardware resources is essential to handle large flows of work and heavy duty applications. The entrance to the household sector in this type of applications (video editing, 3D modeling, database management server webs, etc..) Has made nearly half of users of Windows 7 , has opted to … [Read more...]

December 2010 cumulative time zone update for Windows operating systems

Important: This update supersedes and replaces update 2158563, which was released in September 2010. This update also includes additional time zone changes made after update 2158563 was created. If you have already deployed update 2158563, read the descriptions of the specific time zone changes that are addressed in this article to determine whether you must deploy this update immediately. If … [Read more...]

Microsoft Fix it gets a new look with lot of features added

After many years Microsoft has changed the look of Fix-it with an enhancement in look and lot of added features. Here is the screenshot of upper half of the webpage (All screenshots will expand and zoom on clicking over them): Here is a list highlighting the new changes to Microsoft Fix it: ¢ Product Icons “ We™ve replaced the text-list of products with a row of icons to provide a more … [Read more...]

Microsoft is working for Windows 8

Microsoft recently has published the History of Windows operating system highlighting their path of success in these 25 years. (Read here) Though it is not as detailed as many of the readers may expect, it is definitely a nice piece of writing. Anyway, at the end of the article Microsoft says that: What's next? Many laptops no longer have a slot for DVDs and some have solid state drives rather … [Read more...]

Which one to buy:Factory installed (OEM) or Retail (Box pack) Windows 7

This is one of the most common question I face when one friend is going to buy or upgrade to new computer. OEM Windows 7 is the copy of Microsoft Windows 7 that comes as pre-installed on the PC (whether it is laptop or desktop) you are buying. OEM stands for Original System Manufacturer. The cost of OEM Windows 7 is far less than the Retail copy. The reason behind it is, the PC manufacturer … [Read more...]

ASP.NET MVC 3 Release Candidate

This morning the ASP.NET team shipped the ASP.NET MVC 3 RC (release candidate). ASP.NET MVC 3 is a pretty sweet release, and adds a ton of new functionality and refinements.  It is also backwards compatible with ASP.NET MVC V1 and V2 “ which makes it easy to upgrade existing apps (read the release notes for the exact steps to do so). A fantastic detailed blog is written by Scott Guthrie. Read and … [Read more...]