You might want to prevent or restrict users certain not to use some specific programs and applications in Microsoft Windows 7. You can do it in two ways: either via Group Policy Editor or via editing the registry. There is no doubt, that restricting via Group Policy Editor is far more easy than editing the registry, but unfortunately, Group Policy Editor is not accessible beyond Windows 7 Ultimate … [Read more...]
Restore Windows Aurora Screensaver with all settings in Windows 7
Aurora screensaver is by default absent in Windows 7, here is a complete tutorial on how to restore Windows Aurora Screensaver with all settings in Windows 7. Windows 7 lacks the corresponding screensaver file. So, you need to download it. Download Aurora screensaver file by clicking here (We have created the registry files for you too and included in the the rar file). You will get a rar file … [Read more...]
Change the folder icons in left side of explorer pane in Windows 7
After following this tutorial, you will be able to change the default yellow colored folders that appears in left side of explorer pane in Windows 7. This what the default appearance is: To change the odd looking yellow monotonous folder icon, you have to follow these steps. Click Start button, type œregedit (without the quotation marks) and press Enter from keyboard. Accept the security … [Read more...]
Gaia10 : A clean translucent theme for Windows 7
Gaia10 is a clean,translucent completely different looking theme for Windows 7. Click the preview image below to zoom it. Designed by: neiio … [Read more...]
Windows 7 theme for Basic and Aero: Minimal Taste
Minimal Taste for Windows7 An excellent premium quality theme for Microsoft Windows 7. Here is the preview (Click to zoom) and download link. Here is what the designer says: UPDATE 4 - matching glass like scrollbars for the colored caption buttons Version UPDATE 3 - another variation added to the package: Color Caption Buttons I had fun making the new buttons (inspired by the original OSX … [Read more...]
Add 3D Flip option in right click context menu in Windows 7
It is possible to add 3D Flip option in right click context menu. However, the name appears as "Windows Switcher" not 3D Flip or any custom name. Click Start button, type œregedit (without the quotation marks) and press Enter from keyboard. Accept the security prompt to run Windows registry editor: Go to the key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT \ Directory \ Background \ shellex \ … [Read more...]
How to remove “Pin to Start Menu” in right click context menu in Windows 7
In earlier tutorial, we have shown, how to remove "Pin to Taskbar" from right click context menu. Some users do not need the option œPin to Start Menu in right click context menu in Windows 7. This option unnecessarily makes the right click context menu bigger for them. In that case, user may want to remove Pin to Start Menu option. In this tutorial, we will show, how to remove pin to Start … [Read more...]
How to remove “Pin to Taskbar” in right click context menu in Windows 7
Some users do not need the option "Pin to taskbar" in right click context menu in Windows 7. This option unnecessarily makes the right click context menu bigger for them. In that case, user may want to remove "Pin to taskbar" option. In this tutorial, we will show, how to remove pin to taskbar option from right click option menu. Note: Please take a manual backup of your registry before you … [Read more...]
How to add toggle hidden files to context menu in Windows 7
After reading this tutorial, you can get an option to show or hide hidden files in right click context menu in Windows 7. You have to create one vbs file and one registry file in order to get the option in right click menu. we have written in detail plus added the needed files as free downloads so that you can easily do the trick. Open Notepad. Write the following code … [Read more...]
Major trends of evolution of the Computer : 1950-2010
The history of mankind is accelerating. Of the four billion years of existence of our planet, all known species are less than one hundred million years, humans have past less than a million years, the oldest picture on the wall of a cave is of 30,000 years. There are just 500 years, the invention of the printing press accelerated the dissemination of knowledge. 200 years separate us from the steam … [Read more...]
Create a show desktop icon anywhere in Windows 7
If you follow this tutorial, you will be able to create a toggle desktop icon anywhere under Windows explorer in Windows 7. Creating a toggle desktop shortcut is not that easy as it hears. A specific file needs to be created to create this. Open Notepad, write (or copy paste) the follows lines: [crayon-6a145f85c3f35048787347-i/] Like this: Click File > Save as.. save the file as " … [Read more...]