enhancements

  1. Windows 7 Pre-SP1 Performance Boost for Windows 7 DirectX 11 Graphics Platform

    Customers running the latest iteration of the Windows client can gain a performance boost for the operating system’s graphics platform. Microsoft has released an update designed to improve the performance of DirectX 11 in Windows 7, as well as in Windows Server 2008 R2. According to the...
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    • 32-bit 64-bit api beta client directx 11 download enhancements functionality graphics incremental microsoft performance refresh rtm sp1 technology update windows 7 windows server
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    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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    Windows 7 What would you like to see in Windows 7 SP1?

    This thread is for thoughts only, it's highly unlikely any of these features/changes will be implemented So what do you want to see in service pack 1? Is there anything you'd like to see changed, added, removed, improved? I personally don't have a contribution to my own thread right now :D
    • Mitchell_A
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    • change enhancements feature request feedback improvements removal service pack suggestions update windows 7
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  3. Windows Vista Increase performance in Windows Vista with these 10 tips

    If you find Vista's performance lagging, the good news is that you can make it run faster. Here are some of the steps you can take. More...
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    • configuration enhancements lagging optimization performance resource management speed system tips windows vista
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds

  4. Linux 3D Desktop

    Open Source Project to Enhance Linux 3D Desktop 3D-Desktop is an OpenGL program for switching virtual desktops in a seamless 3-dimensional manner on Linux. The current desktop is mapped into a fullscreen 3D environment where you may choose other screens. Several different visualization...
    • cybercore
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    • 3d desktop enhancements graphics linux open source opengl software development user interface virtual desktops visualization
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Linux Forums

  5. Is Windows 7 RTM so good that SP1 needs no real improvements?

    Yesterday, Microsoft started the announcements about Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. The one thing that struck me was the fact that Windows 7 will only get some minor updates and bug fixes from the Service Pack. Even though Windows 7 is sweet and looks very good from the beginning, I...
    • reghakr
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    • bug fixes dfs enhancements feature request file system libraries media center microsoft multiple devices network sharing power management search service service pack sleep issues sp1 system admin user experience windows 7 windows update
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows News

  6. Windows 7 Logitech SetPoint 6.00 Update

    Logitech has released Link Removed of the SetPoint software for mice and keyboards. Changes include an updated control panel as well as various fixes and stability enhancements. Link Removed
    • kemical
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    • control panel enhancements fixes keyboard logitech mice setpoint software system stability update
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    • Forum: Windows Software

  7. VIDEO Enhance or Disable User Account Control (UAC) (Video Tutorial)

    With the introduction of Windows Vista, a new type of security feature was added to Windows called User Account Control. User Account Control prommpts the user any time a serious change may be made to the computer. If an application requires administrator privileges, or is even asked to run, a...
    • Mike
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    • administrator configuration control panel disabling uac enhancements notifications privacy reduce prompts restart security settings system tutorial uac user experience video windows 7 windows settings windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler

  8. VIDEO Sound Editing

    In my last post I showed off the Windows Movie Maker 2.6 Enhancement Pack 2010. It gave users more flexibility went it came to creating custom-made videos. Although video is an important aspect in creating short films and movies, the other is the sound that goes into it. Without music or the...
    • Microsoft Man
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    • audio editing audio processing audio samples basic functions customization editing tools effects enhancements file format media movie maker music nch software noise reduction software speech techniques video editing wavepad youtube video
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler

  9. Windows 7 Customize Start Menu & TaskBar

    Link Removed - Invalid URL ~~~~~~~~~~~ Useful links: Link Removed PC Tools Registry Guide Link Removed - Invalid URL ~~~~~~~~~~~ While there are several freeware Link Removed , like the freeware portable Link Removed - Invalid URL , available, there are some who just love to tinker with...
    • cybercore
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    • baloon tips customization desktop tools dword enhancements hacks menu notification area optimization quick launch registry search security start menu steady state task grouping taskbar tweaks user interface windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials

  10. Windows 7 NtWind Software 7 Alt-Tab Enhancement

    NTWind Software provides small and powerful utilities for Microsoft Windows operating systems. TaskSwitchXP TaskSwitchXP is an advanced task management utility that picks up where the standard Windows Alt+Tab switcher leaves off. It provides the same functionality, and adds visual styles to...
    • cybercore
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    • alt-tab compatibility download enhancements interface maximize minimize ntwind preview process restore screenshots software system tray task management taskswitchxp utility vistaswitcher visual design windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Desktop Customization
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    Windows 7 Realtek HD Audio Issue

    So I just got a new laptop (Acer Aspire 5534) and there is an issue when using the built in microphone, and I think the issue has to do with the driver (Realtek HD Audio). Under the preferences for the mic, there is an area called "enhancments". Now if the "disable all sound effects" box is not...
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    • acer audio boost drivers enhancements fade effect hardware issues laptop microphone problem realtek recording settings sound effects static support troubleshooting user preferences volume
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Hardware

  12. Improve OS Performance by Disabling Non-Essential Services

    One of the best ways to improve the performance of your Windows operating system is to disable the core services you do not need. Rather than list them all here, a guy has been doing it for years, with great results. This is a perfect solution for people running Netbooks or older computers and...
    • Mike
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    • backup black viper computer configuration core services disable enhancements essentials maintenance netbook non-essential optimization performance resources services testing ultimate user guide windows windows 7
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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    Windows 7 BumpTop 3D desktop replacement

    The BumpTop 3D desktop app is amazing. Download it today and see how it works BumpTop 3D desktop enhancement: Organize, customize, be productive :D
    • Mitchell_A
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    • application bumptop customization desktop download enhancements productivity software user interface
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Software

  14. Windows 7 WMP12 and crossfading issue...

    Just wondering if anyone else is having this issue, and if you're not, are you able to reproduce my steps and see if this is a problem for you as well?... :( Open WMP12 (32-bit or 64-bit, doesn't matter) Go to "Now Playing" Open "Enhancements" Go to the "Crossfading/Auto Volume-Leveling tab"...
    • Archangel
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    • 32-bit 64-bit audio bugs computer configuration crossfading drivers enhancements issues music problem registry silence software update user experience video playback windows 7 wmp
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 enhancements

    WordPad can now read and write both the Word 2007-compatible Office Open XML file format but also the OpenDocument specification that IBM and Sun have been advocating. Right click on an .ISO image (from Windows Explorer) and select "open with" and you'll see the "Windows disk image burning...
    • tblount
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    • adobe reader adware application backup burning iso compression encryption enhancements ftp media player multitasking opendocument openxml rivals security taskbar third party windows 7 windows defender wordpad
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler

  16. Windows 7 ChromePlus – Enhanced Version of Chromium Browser

    CHROME PLUS..........ChromePlus has all the functionalities that Google Chrome has. More, ChromePlus added some useful features such as Mouse gesture, Super drag, IE tab, etc More............Link Removed
    • reghakr
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    • browser chromeplus chromium enhancements features functionality gestures ie tab super drag
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Taskbar Enhancement - Open all program windows

    It's frustrating to me that clicking on a taskbar item does exactly the same thing as hovering over it for a second. I argue that clicking should be more functional. Does anybody know how to code a little program that will open all windows of a particular program when clicking on that...
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    Windows 7 Whats your Desktop look like?

    For me, I like Eyecandy. And while Windows 7 itself offers some, I want even more. Though neither of these solutions are free at the moment they are at least more than a start. The first one is Aston2 Which will fancy up the start menu, desktop, and whole more. And at least it works great with...
    • lorenkjr1
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    • aesthetics aston2 cursors fx customization desktop enhancements eye candy graphics icon packager personalization screenshots software stardock start menu themes user interface visuals windowblinds windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows Home Server Power Pack 3 Beta For Windows 7

    Microsoft has now officially announced the release of Beta build of Windows Home Server Power Pack 3 (PP3), a solution for users to back up and restore Windows 7 PCs. First introduced in 2007 by Bill Gates, the Windows Home Server Operating System is a user friendly backup server tool designed...
    • yogi365
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    • backup beta enhancements evaluation file explorer file recovery home server image backup libraries media center media player microsoft multimedia powerpack restore search standard update user friendly windows windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums

  20. Windows 7 Windows 7 Manager

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    • enhancements maintenance manager optimization performance software system tools utility windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software