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    Windows 7 I can no longer pin folders to the taskbar.

    I have a shortcut to "Libraries" on my taskbar. It's there by default and when I noticed you could pin stuff to it, I decided to make use of it instead of remove it. I right clicked the shortcut, and noticed the "recent" category. I right clicked two of those folders and pinned them there...
  2. Windows 7 C9 Lectures: Stephan T. Lavavej - Standard Template Library (STL), 9 of n

    Welcome to another installment of C9 Lectures covering the powerful general C++ library, STL. Joining us once again is the great Stephan T. Lavavej, Microsoft's keeper of the STL cloth (this means he manages the partnership between the owners of STL (dinkumware) and Microsoft, including, of...
  3. Remove Libraries from Windows Explorer in Windows 7

    Greg Shultz shows you how to remove Libraries from the navigation pane in Windows 7 Explorer by editing the registry. More...
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    Windows 7 .NET Framework 3.5 question

    After sensing that there may be some problems with .NET Framework 3.5, I decided to reinstall it. I uninstalled it and downloaded the install file, but the install file wouldn't run. I then found out that .NET Framework 3.5 is either enabled or disabled using the "Turn Windows Features On Or...
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    Windows 7 Sharing standard Folder with HomeGroup

    Here's the scenario: I have two PC's with Windows 7. They're both members of the same HomeGroup. They can see and access each others libraries through HomeGroup sharing. All that is fine, but there something specific I want to achieve. I want to share a standard folder to my HomeGroup. Now...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 x64 doesn't update - no error message

    Hello all, I am a brand new member. Been using the 7 ever since the Beta version. Now to the point: Windows update just stopped corresponding with Microsoft Update Server(or that is what I think is the problem). I am attaching an image of what I am getting - no error code(making it a nightmare...
  7. Microsoft Security Advisory 2269637 Released

    Overview Today we released MicrosoftLink Removed due to 404 Error. This is different from other Microsoft Security Advisories because it's not talking about specific vulnerabilities in Microsoft products. Rather, this is our official guidance in response to security research that has outlined a...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Explorer issue

    Lately when I open Windows Explorer, the pane on the left only lists "Favorites" and "Libraries" with magnifying glass on each as if it is searching. It does not list the contents of those folders and does not list "computer" or "network". I have to restart to get those things back. What gives?
  9. Windows Explorer Doesn't Refresh (Buggy Libraries)

    Link Removed - Invalid URL Microsoft has tried to fix this, but the problem still remains......See recent comments at the bottom. New complaint with Explorer 9 "Refresh Button" doesn't refresh. This has also been reported after downloading Chrome Frame. :-@
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    Windows 7 Homegroup connection wizard hangs while trying to share libraries

    This issue seems a little weird. I have a desktop and a laptop at home running windows 7. They can both see each other, and share files freely, over the network. When I start a homegroup on the desktop, the wizard stops at the Caution symbol screen where it declares it's "currently sharing...
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    Windows 7 Icons on desktop that dont offer a delete on right click

    I have two icons on my desktop that don't just seem to be just Icons. Not sure how they got there!! I must have done something! One is Libraries and the other is Homegroup. I don't want a Libraries icon on desktop and I don't want to set up a Homegroup at all. Neither of these offer a 'delete'...
  12. VIDEO Windows Files: Search, Indexing and Online Backup

    Windows Files: Search, Indexing and Online Backup Windows Libraries and the Windows Search Index In this video, I will discuss with you: The power of the Library feature in Windows 7. The configuration of Indexing Options. And the ability to backup your files at any time, on the the Amazon...
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    Windows 7 Can't get my Xbox 360 to connect to Windows Media Centre

    Hi all, I really need help, I bought my PC with Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit) in December last year. Connected my Xbox 360 and everything was running smooth, no issues. This past Saturday I decided to install a new hard drive ( as a new volume) and copied all my files ( video, music etc) to...
  14. Windows 7 Remove Control Panel From Windows Explorer Address Bar Drop Down

    Is there a way to remove the Control Panel icon from the drop-down in the Windows Explorer address bar? (See image below) While I'm at it, I wouldn't mind removing Libraries and Network either :) Thank you
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    Windows 7 windows 7 start up question

    Hi,new to the forums here.:p Anyways, I have windows 7 ultimate, and every time i boot up my computer, a bunch of folders open up, including "Documents", "Libraries", "Networks", "Control Panel", and everything on my desktop. this is really annoying and I am wondering if there is a way to fix...
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    Windows 7 Help regarding navigation pane

    Can't seem to get the libraries shortcut back in the navigation pane, anyone knows how? i tried the registry fix too Link Removed
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    Windows 7 Libraries Folder --> My Documents

    I want to know how to change my registry in order to do the following: #1 Force all actions that would create/use/edit/modify/(any other verb) any file in the libraries folder to instead preform that action in the My Documents folder instead. #2 Git rid of the Libraries icon. In...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Explorer Search Problem: please give me suggestions to solve

    Hi all, I'm new to windows 7, and I've been experiencing some search problem: I have a folder full of file on which I used to do filename search. 1. In windows 7, I have only "date" and "size" filter option in the search bar, when I open that folder (NTFS under Documents of my HOME): Link...
  19. Windows 7 Microsoft Windows SDK for Windows 7 and .NET Framework 4

    Overview The Windows SDK provides tools, compilers, headers, libraries, code samples, and a new help system that developers can use to create applications that run on Microsoft Windows. You can use the Windows SDK to write applications using the native (Win32/COM) or managed (.NET Framework)...
  20. Windows 7 3 Problems In Win7 That Are Driving Me Nuts!

    I'm running Win 7 64bit Home Premium and I have 3 problems that are driving me nuts. The First one: On one of my flash drives I suddenly have three 0 bit files showing up. No names on the files, just symbols. One is like an upside down, backward "L". The other 2 are listed with a "C" with a...