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...]
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...]
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...]
Symantec security software is now FREE with Windows 7 Professional purchase
Sandrine Skinner writes in Windows Team blog: We™re excited to let you know that today we™re also working with Symantec and PC Mall, a major U.S. reseller of technology products, services and solutions to small businesses, to extend free security software to those larger small businesses with up to 50 PCs and at least one server. From Nov 1st until December 31st you can get Symantec EndPoint … [Read more...]
Linux supporter openly says about using pirated version of Windows: question of security arises
One new user started a thread in Microsoft Windows forum stating they are not satisfied with the product service of Microsoft Windows. Original thread: Click here. Well known Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals and Moderator tried to resolve the problem; but instead they continued their baseless posts. Some other new members joined to support the original poster supporting the thread … [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...]
Microsoft Office Live Workspace documents will be moved to Windows Live SkyDrive account soon
IMPORTANT: Your Office Live Workspace beta account will be upgraded soon. Your Microsoft Office Live Workspace documents and permissions will be moved to your Windows Live SkyDrive account within the next two weeks. If you want to upgrade sooner, you can do so at any time. With your free SkyDrive account you can: Access and share documents and photos from virtually anywhere.* Take … [Read more...]