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Some of the Best Features of Windows 7

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
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Latest Operating system by Microsoft, Windows seven has already hit stores. Newspapers are replete with ‘review’ reports of it. For some, it is an improved version of Windows Vista while many are finding it difficult to access. Now, it’s is your turn to know all about Windows 7. PCCare247 provides you detailed info on ten best features of the operating system.

  • A brand new look of task bar – If you are complaining about Windows Vista’s cluttered task bar, Windows 7’s task bar may make you happy.   It is pretty clear and handles both running and non-running both with equal ease.
  • Slicker, quicker Taskbar Preview – This was available in Windows Vista but not as nicely, as it is now present in windows 7. It gives a very apparent preview of all windows of an opened application. All in one go…
  • The Jump List Convenience – Its context-sensitive taskbar menus allow you to use an application without opening that even. Example – If you want to run windows media player, you do not need to open complete program. Now you can make your song list and play them in Media Player only by clicking right on its icon.
  • System Tray – Windows 7 has a wonderful system tray which controls overflowing unwanted apps and keeps you away from unhelpful, irrelevant messages.
  • Snap – It is a new and quicker way to resize open windows. You can resize them simply by dragging to the edges of your screen.
  • Alerts via Action Center – Windows 7 flaunts an amazingly improved version of Windows Vista’s security center queued up system messages. You can read these messages whenever you like, they won’t interrupt you in the middle of your work.
  • A new and striking pack of screen savers – Now your computer can look more striking and can easily express your different moods with creatively designed new screen saver.
  • Windows Library privileges – Windows Library is one of the exclusive feature of Windows 7. You can now bunch different folders together from locations all across your hard drive into Libraries. These libraries are designed to provide one-click access from the left pane of Windows Explorer to related files.
  • Touch Potentiality – If your PC has touch screen feature, Windows 7 is the most compatible to your PC. This operating system has touch potentiality too.

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Windows 7 is 80% more potent to get virus infected

Thursday, March 11th, 2010
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Windows Vista and Windows XP are years old while Windows 7 is a new member of Microsoft’s crew. Hence, it is taken as the new target for viruses and other malicious programs. According to report, a wide number of people are thinking Windows 7 is a weak player and 80% more potent to get infected by Viruses and Malwares.

However, this report is more notions based but we cannot confront the vulnerability of Windows 7 completely. Hence, it is advised to install quality antivirus or anti spyware tools on Windows 7 as soon as you start operating it. Apart from this, there are more safety measures that can be implemented over Windows 7 to reduce security risks on it.

  • Regular updating and refreshing of anti spyware and virus removal tools are considered must to keep your PC away from any security threat. If you have already installed quality antivirus software on your PC and find it hard to understand that your PC may get harmed by viruses or spy wares despite of finest antivirus software, you must change your perception. With ever growing technology, not only computer genius but also hackers update their technology. Hence, if you do not update your PC regularly, you may get harmed by latest version of Trojans or other malwares.
  • There are many free protection software are introduced in market by barons of this industry. These software giants are providing free software to help users in keeping their PC safe from all types of security threat. Such programs are known as Security Essential. Such software easily detects malwares and regularly scans your PC to keep it devoid of any virus threat.
  • Few people think, installation of good antivirus software will keep them away from all the virus issues as well as malware problems. But this is just unawareness.  Antivirus is not potent enough to keep your PC safe from Spyware too. So, to stay safe from spywares, it is required to install latest anti spyware programs on your PC.

Windows 7 is a beautiful as well as feature-packed presentation from Microsoft. You can enjoy it in best way, all you need is to be cautious towards safety of your PC.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How to Buy Windows 7 on a Discounted Price

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
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The brand new edition of Windows Operating System is an attraction for almost every computer literate person but very few of them are geared up to buy this operating system. Reason, a high price range.

Truly, buying a Windows 7 Operating System may put a dent in your wallet but this feature packed operating system is an absolute temptation. So, which ideas can let you buy this operating system on a reduced rate?

  • If you are all set to buy a new laptop or desktop, think about buying a PC that is already uploaded with all the necessary software. Though now almost every software uploaded PC promotes Windows 7, you would have a great opportunity to get this costly OS system in price of PC only.
  • If you are using a Windows Vista, try to upgrade Windows Vista into Windows 7. This would be a beneficial deal, as you would not have to pay a large amount and you will be availing Windows 7.
  • If you are a student, Microsoft is not intended to make a hole in your pocket, as the IT giant offers a big discount for students. You can make a query to the customer care department of Microsoft and ask them whether you can avail student discount or not. Microsoft would ask for your identification certificate that can ensure, “you are a student.” After getting satisfied with documents provided by you, the organization would allow you to get the operating system in a much reduced cost.
  • For professionals, many companies (especially, Microsoft Partners) offer the facility of company discount. If you are working with any of such company, you can ask your company employee benefit office regarding the promotional offers on Microsoft product. If there is any, congrats, you have an opportunity to get Windows 7 on a diminished cost.
  • Many retailers also provide promotional discount on launch of a new product. Hence, you can check out the local retailer shop located around you to avail a good discount on different products, including Windows 7. Some retailers do provide a free installation of Windows 7, if you are sign up for their PC maintenance program. It is a good deal.

These were some of the ideas, which can help you in getting Windows 7 on a discounted rate.

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Firefox 4 Mozillas New Year Gift

Thursday, December 24th, 2009
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Now when Windows 7 has come up with latest version of internet explorer that is considered a step ahead of last version of Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Browser Supportis also all set to bring its new Firefox version. The company would be launching FireFox 4.0 prior to the end of 2010.

This new edition of Firefox would be suitable for every latest version of windows operating system.

In last September, company announced alike Microsoft Office 2007 and Windows 7, it would also “ribonize” the browser. Though this idea was blasted by users, later Mozilla clarified the new edition of browser would not be in traditional top-of-the-frame list of options.

The latest browser would be enabled with an “App-button,” which would be appearing on the top of Firefox windows and will be user friendly. It would be fast, clear and an easy-to-command browser.

However, the fight is on in browser segment, it is under future’s lap, which browser is going to be a user’s delight.

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With Smart Phones, Windows 7 & Mac OS on Floor, 2010 May Turn Up into Hackers’ Delight

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
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Windows 7 is claimed as one of the most secured operating system till now but it seems, cyber hackers have taken it as a great challenge and they are determined to break all the security measures, which are implied to protect this operating system.
The operating system is supposed to be the target of the most malicious items as well as serious hackers in the coming year. In accordance with a study done, hackers are more likely to attack on Microsoft’s windows 7 as well as androids. The chief of major security solution organization Websense Inc, Mr. Dan Hubbard said “with a rapidly growing user base, business adoption and increasing use for conducting financial transactions with these devices, hackers will begin more dedicated targeting of smart phones in 2010.”
He also warned about suspected malicious attacks on Apple’s Mac operating system. So, if you want to be safe in next year, look for a potent tech-support service provider who ensures you for a complete security of your PC.

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