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...]
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...]
Microsoft DigiGirlz and Barbie: Inspiring Girls to Engage with Science and Technology
As part of its efforts to address this disparity through the DigiGirlz program, Microsoft joined forces with Mattel and the Girl Scouts of Northern California to encourage young girls to explore computer science careers. On Wednesday, more than 200 Girl Scouts, community leaders, government officials and Microsoft employees came to Microsoft Silicon Valley for the DigiGirlz Summit. At the summit, … [Read more...]
Troubleshoot Windows 7 activation error: invalid product key
If you receive an error indicating that your product key is not valid when installing Windows 7, it could be for the following reasons: You might have mistyped your product key. Try retyping it. You might be using a product key that doesn't match the version of Windows 7 that's installed on your computer. Check the product key to make sure it is for the version that you are trying to … [Read more...]
Will you use cracked Windows 7?
It is said that Windows 7 (or Windows operating system as a whole) is "overpriced". It is often used as to show the "reason" to use cracked Copy of Windows 7. Let us discuss about this whole matter as well as the risk associated with using a cracked copy. Firstly, it is never morally good to use an item without the permission of the owner, which is not yours. in other words, it is a theft. Have … [Read more...]
Internet Explorer 9 Preview 7 Test Drive
Internet Explorer 9 Platform Preview 7 showcases performance enhancements made to the Chakra engine. Furthermore, Canvas pixel array manipulation has been optimized for better performance in this release. The Internet Explorer Platform Preview requires Windows 7 (x86 or x64) or Windows Vista SP2 (x86 or x64). Vista users must install Internet Explorer 8 or later to use the Platform Preview. … [Read more...]
Using Windows 7 default Voice Recognition to control your PC
In Windows 7 , there is a voice recognition function allows us to completely put aside the mouse and keyboard control the computer by voice only, finished editing the document, the use of software and a series of operations. Speech recognition has become a very important application. It can be found in the Control Panel "Speech Recognition" option, in addition to panel we can type "speech … [Read more...]
Create a bootable Windows 7 DVD for OEM PCs not supplied with installation disk
It is a known problem that, most of the PCs: either laptop or desktop those came with factory preinstalled OEM version of Microsoft Windows 7 , does not provide the setup disk. In case the installation gets corrupted, where practically there is no way other than to freshly install Windows 7 finds no solution. The unsatisfied customers curse Microsoft Windows 7 more than the system builder! The … [Read more...]
New KB article to fix Icons change incorrectly in Windows
This troubleshooter: "Diagnose and repair Windows File and Folder Problems automatically" may automatically fix the problem described in this article. This troubleshooter fixes many different problems. What it fixes You cannot empty the Recycle Bin or delete a file or a folder inside the Recycle Bin. When you try to rename or move a file, you receive the following error message: "The file or … [Read more...]
Change the preview thumbnail quality to speed up Windows 7
You can change the quality of thumbnails in Windows 7 and make a custom settings. The size can be changed easily by selecting from drop down menu in the extreme right top corner; but, you have to follow a trick to change the quality of the thumbnails. Regarding size, here is a screenshot of default sized thumbnails: You can change it easily: Problem is that, when you browse a folder with lot of … [Read more...]
Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool Kit
What is Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool Kit? A blocking tool is available for organizations that would like to temporarily prevent installation of Service Pack updates through Windows Update. What is its use? A blocking tool is available for organizations that would like to temporarily prevent installation of Service Pack updates through Windows Update. This tool can be used with: Windows 7 … [Read more...]