You must have heard or already used some portable version of full fledged program. Ever wondered how they are created or have you thought you can create a portable version of any program, so that you can carry it in usb pen drive and use on any computer? Cameyo, a free program for Microsoft Windows 7 that will allow you to create portable versions of any program, without much conflict and in few … [Read more...]
Another method to recover forgotten password in Windows 7
Forgotten Password in Windows 7 (and other OS versions) can be incredibly annoying and irritable. It happened to me once, and I had to reformat the computer because I do not knew how to access it. The problem was I did not knew the application that allows you to restore passwords for Microsoft Windows 7. This application, called Offline NT Password & Registry Editor is useful for restoring … [Read more...]
Keyboard shortcut to create a new folder in Windows 7
This time no screenshot, no big descriptions; very short guide to help you for day to day computer use. Windows 7 incorporates a keyboard shortcut that lets you create a new folder with a simple keystroke. To create a new folder on any drive in Windows 7 Explorer, you only have to press Ctrl + Shift + N. When you do, you will see a new folder and only have to choose the name you want. … [Read more...]
Edit the hosts file in Windows 7
One of the functions of the Hosts file is to block or allow Internet pages as you need. The hosts file from Windows XP to Windows 7 is on this path: [crayon-69ee1c2a5d5e2963595849-i/] To modify this file in previous versions of Windows 7 is only access to this location, open the file, modify and save changes. But this does not work in Windows 7, trying to save the changes makes the system to … [Read more...]
Accelerate Windows 7 boot by eliminating the GUI Animation
In Windows 7,the boot process loads the animation of Microsoft Windows 7, where four points of light play together to make up the Windows logo. You can stop this animation in Microsoft Windows 7 to boot faster. 1. Click Start or press the Windows key on your keyboard, in the search box type "msconfig" and press enter. 2. In configuration window, click on the Startup tab, select the line that … [Read more...]
Disable Windows 7 from always showing content thumbnails inside the folders
Yesterday renowned theme creator Sergio Garcia was asking me how he can disable the thumbnail preview of the folders in Windows 7 Explorer. He wants to use Icons instead. Here is the way you can disable Windows 7 from always showing content thumbnails inside the folders. Also, you can use this setting if thumbnail previews are slowing down your Windows 7 PC. Here is the default view of folders … [Read more...]
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...]
Manual of Windows registry
Here is the full detailed manual of Microsoft Windows Operating system Registry. Note: This manual is intended to be used by advanced users. Modification of any part, without thorough knowledge may make your Window 7 totally non functioning. After running the Windows Registry Editor you will find the following groups: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT: This records all extensions, file types. HKEY_CURRENT_USER: … [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...]