Archive for February, 2010

The Future of Windows Vista

Friday, February 26th, 2010
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Microsoft is reigning over the world of computer and none can defy this fact and with Windows 7, the company has gained a momentum, which would be almost impossible for any other company to surpass in next few years. It seems, with Windows 7, a screenplay of Microsoft’s Pride and Prejudice is staged. The latest Windows Operating System has given the company an amazing pride and honour backup for what it is well known for.

Today, Windows 7 has been by officially acclaimed as one of the best among operating systems, available in market. This latest delight from Microsoft tops the chart of customer satisfaction on every scale. Thus, Windows 7 is garnering accolades from all corners.

This latest Windows Operating System is a sibling of Microsoft’s last marathon attempt, Windows Vista. Or, it would be better to say, Windows 7 is an improved version of Windows Vista. This was the first time, when Microsoft gave an utterly technical and hi-tech look to its operating system. Alike, Windows 7, Windows Vista too earned loads of acclamation from users. But there were shortcomings in it, which were not letting people complete fun of operating system. Microsoft figured out the drawbacks of Vista and engineered to give a more adorable look to it. Windows Vista is that modified version of Windows Vista.

The point of the matter is that will it be that down the line from now, let’s says in next 18 months would there be any one willing running something like Windows Vista. And if yes why?

Let’s break out this next generation of holdouts as follows:

* Home users who do not have the technical skill sets to upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7. Their computers work just all right with Windows Vista, and they find no reason to fix what is not out of order. Sooner or later, they will purchase a new computer system, at which point they’ll be upgraded to Windows 7 — whether they like it or not.

* Enterprise IT shops that dictate their own upgrade cycles (as opposed to following Microsoft’s cycles). These shops will eventually get around to upgrading, but not until their current investments in Vista-generation systems and applications is at least partially depreciated (think the 2011-12 time frame).

* Hard-core Vista fans who think Windows “6″ actually better than Windows 7 (actually, 6.1). I know, it’s hard to imagine such an individual. But believe me, such people do exist. These Vista loyalists will resist Windows 7 because to embrace it will mean admitting that its predecessor, Windows Vista — an OS they defended publicly and to which they’ve developed a deep emotional attachment — was in fact fundamentally flawed.

Hence, when Windows 7 hit the market, all those who wanted to get Vista but not able to do so due to its shortcomings, rushed to get latest Microsoft Windows Operating System. It was a surprising fact that within one month of launching windows 7 captured 5 % of total market share. But, with rise of Windows 7, Windows Vista was completely forgotten.

Nonetheless, despite of arrival of high end operating systems, Microsoft’s one of the initial version of operating system, XP is still highly used but Vista doesn’t seem to be that lucky. Wishing all the best to Vista and its dynamic sibling, Windows 7…

How to Configure Parental Controls in Windows 7

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
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There are many automated tools that are designed to help parents in setting restrictions over their computer to prevent their kid from free access of internet and PC. With such service, you can also be enabled to limit the computer surfing hours of their kids. Known as ‘Parental Control,’ it gives you full control over your computer and helps you in restricting kids to watch certain videos, play certain games and run unauthorized programs.

This is an optional feature that filters the content. It roughly falls into different categories which are respectively –

Content filters – this limits access to age-appropriate content.

Usage controls – this constrains the usage of computer by putting a time limit on it. With it, you can decide about the period when your kids can work on the computer.

When parental control is implemented on a computer, a notification is displayed on the PC, stating about the particular program, which has been blocked. So, whenever your child would be clicking on particular program or game, program would ask for permission.

Parental control can be configured on PC using administrator account and every user, for whom, you are going to activate this control, must have a standard user account.

In this article, we have discussed how parental control can be configured on a PC with Windows 7 operating system.

* Click the Start button to go Start Menu. Here, you need to choose ‘Control Panel Option.’
* Now click on ‘All Control Panel Items.’
* Now you can click on ‘Parental Control.’
* Here, you may need to provide an administrator password. Now type the password and provide confirmation, this will open the window.
* Now click on standard user account, for which you want to set parental controls.
* Now click on ‘Parental Settings On’ and enforce current setting.
* Once after implementing parental control over the particular account, you may adjust different individual settings. Such as, time limit, program access, internet use etc.

It is very easy to put control over your devices and prevent your kids from excessive use of PC and living a more social life.

Tips to Speed Up Your Windows 7 Experience

Monday, February 15th, 2010
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Windows 7 is great buy. “Its every feature is awe-inspiring,” you have just read or heard this but cannot actually enjoy cool traits of the operating system, as an unawareness regarding latest functions is not letting you enjoy it, the way you want to.

Now check cool tricks and tips, which would let you enjoy the best of Windows 7.

1. Keyboard Shortcuts – For a speedy deal while working on Windows 7, you can use following shortcuts.

  • Win+Left Arrow and Win+Right Arrow respectively dock the window to the left and right side of the screen
  • Win+Up Arrow and Win+Down Arrow respectively for maximizing and restore/minimizing
  • Win+M minimizes everything
  • Alt+Up, Alt+Left Arrow, Alt+Right Arrow navigate to parent folder, or browse Back and Forward through folders in Explorer
  • Win+Home minimizes/restores every open window apart from the active one
  • Alt+Win+# accesses the Jump List of program number ‘#’ on the taskbar

2. Rearranging of System Tray Icons – To make use of Windows 7 a delighting experience, you can rearrange icons on the taskbar as per your requirement and can start new by using Win+1, Win+2 shortcuts. It will rearrange every icon on the system tray as well as help you in reordering them. This also offers you a complete control of used apps.

3. Access Jump Lists with the Left Mouse Button – Jump Lists are usually shown up with a right-click on a taskbar icon. Nonetheless, you can access them also by holding the left mouse button and dragging them in upward direction. If you are using a laptop touchpad or a touch screen, you can find this a convenient deal.

4. Adding of Folders to Favorites – Windows 7 offers you the facility of adding folders to your favorite list. To add a folder in this list, you need to, navigate to it in Explorer, right-click Favorites in the left navigation pane, and select Add current location to Favorites. Now you can access your favorite folder with rapidity.

5. Pin Frequently Used Folders to the Taskbar – Truly, Windows 7 is a feature packed deal. Its qualities not only help you in adding folders to favorites but also in adding it to task bar.

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How to use system restore to log on to Windows 7 or Windows Vista

Thursday, February 11th, 2010
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You are facing problem in logging in Windows Vista or Windows 7… to cope with this issue, you have called your tech support service provider but received no reply from his side. For such odd times, you must know how to handle with such issues. Here we have provided some tips, which may help you in using system restore to log in to Windows 7 or Windows vista.

The most common scenarios, in which you fail to log on to your Windows 7 or Windows Vista, are –

* When you recently set new passwords to protect administrator account, it is possible that you may forget the new password. This may result in your failure in system logging in.
* Instead of typing correct logon password, you are not able to log on. This may be because of corrupted system.
* Many times, this failure takes place due to deletion of a protected account. This doesn’t let you log on to another administrator account.
* When you change administrator account to   user account, you would not be log on to administrator account.

These issues can be solved by using system Restore point. Tips to use this –

* Insert your Windows Vista or Windows 7 DVD and now restart the PC.
* The moment you received “Press any key to boot from CD or DVD” message, follow it.
* Now set the following preferences, and click next. Preferences are Language to install, Time and currency format, Keyboard or input method
* Now Click on Repair your computer, select the operating system that has to be repaired and then click Next.
* Click System Restore now and then click Next.
* Click the restore point which you want to use and then click Next.
* Now confirm the disk which you want to restore. Now click on Next.
* After following these steps, you may need to restart your PC.

Clicking on a restore point would allow you to successfully log on into your PC.

(Note – after using system restore feature, you may need to reinstall few programs and it is also possible that some updates may be removed.

How to Run Older Programs in Windows 7

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
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You have upgraded the version of your Microsoft Windows operating system but not sure whether some old programs which were compatible with last version of your operating system would be compatible with new one or not. Few may be compatible with your brand new Windows 7 or few may be not. What to do with the programs which are not compatible with Windows 7. Here are few tips that would help you in making older programs run in your new version of Microsoft Windows.

You can do this by running program compatibility trouble shooter. But do not try to do the same for older antivirus programs, disk utilities, or other system programs because it may lead your PC to data loss or being prone to security threat.

Tips to run program compatibility trouble shooter –

Click the Start button Picture of the Start button and then ‘Control Panel’. Now open the Program Compatibility troubleshooter. You can find this via search box. Type program compatibility troubleshooter in search box; this will take you to the right place.

Now go to programs, and click on run programs which were compatible with previous version of Windows.

* Now follow the instructions given by trouble shooter. This would let you install a program, insert the installation disc for the program and now use the troubleshooter. Next step is browsing to the program’s setup file, .exe, or something similar. The troubleshooter is not designed to work on programs that have an .msi file name extension.
* Program Compatibility troubleshooter can also be opened by right-clicking a program’s icon or shortcut and then clicking Troubleshoot compatibility.
* To change compatibility settings manually for a program, right-click the program icon, click Properties, and then click the Compatibility tab. Microsoft has given further details on it.

You can also make the older programs compatible to your operating system with Compatibility mode of Windows 7. This runs the older program using settings from a previous version of Windows. However Windows 7 is designed incorporating the best of technologies, yet you are facing problem with your Windows 7, you can contact an online tech support service provider.

How to Recover Lost Admin Password in Windows XP and Vista

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
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You have forgot admin passwords of your Windows system and you need to log-on immediately but there is no windows help support available around you, which can help you in recovering passwords for your windows systems. You made your every effort to recover the password but none is doing its bid. Now you have to do it on your own.

However, this is a tricky problem but tech-support world has solution for your every issue whether its updating of windows vista or recovering of lost windows password. Here, we are guiding you to recover lost admin passwords for Windows Vista and Windows XP.

  1. There are many ways that can help you in recovering passwords, as you may try logging in with ‘no password administrator login.’ To do the same, you can go to the default administrator account which keeps information of administrator credentials. If you haven’t changed its password, try signing-in windows XP without password. (Note- this can be done only in Windows XP not in Windows Vista)
  2. If last idea didn’t work, you can opt for another one. The next idea is all about resetting of passwords. In accordance with Microsoft’s Window support knowledge base, you can set a new password by following these steps –
  • If you have typed the wrong password, you’ll receive a message that says your user name or password is incorrect. When this message appears, click OK.
  • Click Reset password, and then follow the instructions.

3.  This is another way to recover lost admin password of your Windows XP or Windows Vista. But if you are using an  administrator account to reset the password.

  • Log on to the administrator account that you will be using to reset the lost password.
  • Open Local Users and Groups. This can be done by clicking the Start button icon of the Start button, typing lusrmgr.msc into the Search box, and then pressing ENTER.‌ Administrator permission required if you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide verification.
  • Double-click Local Users and Groups, and then click Users.
  • Right-click the account that you need to reset the password for, and then click Set Password.
  • Type and confirm the new password.

(Note – These steps cannot be fulfilled on Windows Vista Starter, Windows Vista Home Basic, and Windows Vista Home Premium.)

Computer Repair service to keep you technologically advanced

Monday, February 8th, 2010
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Your computer may get problems many times and every time when your computer faces issue, you ask your local tech support service provider to come to your place and correct computer.

It is possible, sometimes; the technical support person eithetech supportr doesn’t have the time to come to the site or its odd timing that is not letting him come. Whichever way it is but one thing is certain, you would not get your computer corrected on time. What is the solution of it?

Tech support outsourcing is a cheap and effective solution to get rid of such issues. But what is remote tech support service?

“Online tech support is a modern aged service that includes online/ on call computer repair service offering. With help of this service, technician can remotely connect to your PC and can heal it until the issue is  not solved.”

There are numerous online / on call tech support service providers available in the market. Just what is important is that you know how to choose a tech support service provider available on the board. Normally these tech support service providers offer a toll free number on which you can call on. The moment you make call to the computer repair centre; the technician gets connected to you.

If the issue is normal, your computer repair technician will be guiding you either online or on call to heal the issue in your PC by yourself. Thus, it becomes a learning opportunity for you.

Now if the problem in your computer is bit serious, your technician would seek for your permission to make remote entry in your  PC. He/she would be making entry in your PC with help of another PC and completely rectify the problem.

Online computer support is an excellent solution to fix your computer problems in numerous manners. It is much more cost effective than the other local tech support services. Online computer repair service providers offer service packages on monthly, quarterly and yearly basis which makes a beneficial deal for you, as you may get numbers of service by paying little sum of money.

Online tech-support service is an ultimate gift of technological advancements. If you want to stay ahead in today’s tech-savvy era, get service of quality tech support provider and keep your PC running.

New Office Starter 2010 for Windows 7

Friday, February 5th, 2010
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Just after the launching of new face of Microsoft Operating System, Windows 7, the computer technology giant is all set to give a new face to its office product suite. This will be done in 2010 and it will be named Office Starter 2010.Office-Starter-2010

The upgrading and change in Microsoft Office is done to make the suite more compatible with Windows 7 Operating System. More interestingly, this software would be preloaded in new PCs but it would include only two items, Microsoft Word and Excel Sheet.

This will be an attempt from Microsoft to tap the success of Office 2007 suite but users would not be able to install the 2010 office starter using a CD or DVD, instead they would have to buy a product key card.

Let’s  wait to know, what is special in Microsoft Office starter 2010 and how does it entice users…

How to Choose a Tech Support Service Provider

Thursday, February 4th, 2010
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Technological advancements have caused an improvement in almost every sector. Computer Repair service is not an exception. Due to emerging demand and changing time frame, this has more become online supported. However, online tech support service is very beneficial, as these services are free of time bounds and can be offered anywhere but you must be wise while opting for an online tech support service. Here, few tips are provided that may help you in choosing for a good service-

* Prior to getting in touch with any tech support provider, you must know about the problems, which are occurring in your PC right now. If you do not know much about the issues that are coming to you, try to call a certified tech-support service provider and explain about the issues, which are not letting your PC run smoothly. After a small discussion, you would be able to figure out the problem of your PC as well as technician’s control over the issue. If technician is elaborating terms in a wiser manner, you can be satisfied of a good service. This will help you in selecting quality service provider.
* If you require your computer to be repaired, make sure that you are outsourcing this to an online tech support service provider, who has earned good reviews from users. You can look for the reviews a t numbers of online review center. People tend to share their experience whether the service was good or not. This will help you in opting for a satisfactory service provider.
* There are many companies which are certified by different PC and software brands. Many companies have earned certification from Dell, HP and Microsoft etc. At these online tech support service provider companies, technicians are highly trained and normally, they have accomplished diploma/degree in courses organized by such top-notch bands. This would also help you in choosing a good tech support service provider. As, you can easily rely on computer repair service providers who are certified by brands.
* Last but not the least; Cost is also a high factor that can help you in choosing a good tech support service. You should compare prices of services offered by different companies. With this you can get a service that is qualitative as well as cost effective.

Online tech support service is an intelligent idea to avail a good tech support service and keeping your computer running smooth but you must be wiser while choosing for it.

Set-up File Sharing on Your Windows 7 Enabled PC

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
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Upgraded all of your PCs with latest operating system, Windows 7… This is certainly a step towards better interaction with updated technology world but still, there is a lot to know about this operating system.

In that endeavor, let’s begin with setting up of file sharing on Windows 7. The article will also make you aware that how can one share files, when the environment is mixed, mingling up Windows XP and Windows 7 atmosphere. This is not an arduous task and you can do it with simple guidance. Read on to emphasize more on it –

While sharing files on your PC, uploaded with Microsoft Windows 7 Operating System-

  • First Click on the Windows globe on the bottom left (the old start button).
  • Right-click on “Computer” which will be followed by a click on properties
  • Pay attention to the Workgroup name.

While sharing file on Windows XP computer -

  • A click on Start button.
  • Right click on “My Computer” and then a click on “properties.”
  • Followed by a click on Computer Name.
  • A Click Change.
  • Select Workgroup.
  • Type in the same workgroup name.
  • Double click on OK.
  • Rebooting.

The back-up made on the Windows 7 uploaded computer allows you to share your documents folder with everyone in the preferred workgroup. It will be done by the procedure mentioned below.

  • A click on Start.
  • Next click on Computer.
  • Then a click on the drop down.
  • Select Everyone.
  • Next click on Add.
  • A click on Read and change it to read/write
  • Now click on Share
  • Select My Documents
  • Click on Next.
  • Sharing of your documents pretty much depends on the number of person in the work group
  • Click Done.

Now again a sharing with your Windows XP PC:

In this mingled atmosphere, you can have the access on Windows 7 uploaded computer by –

  • Open “My Computer”.
  • Click on “My Network Places” on the left.
  • Now Click on “Entire Network”.
  • This will let you see the name of your Windows 7 uploaded PC.
  • Now a double click on the Windows 7 computer will allow you to see all the shared files as well as shared devices.

This is the simple procedure which will offer you a simple access to different folders and files present on various computers of your home-network.