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    Windows 7 Deleting Win 7 but keeping other programs

    I was using Win7 on an HD with all the programs like Excel. Recently, I installed Win 8.1 on a new SSD and disconnected the HD with Win7 on it. Can I, and if yes, how do I uninstall Win7 from the HD without affecting other program on the disk which I would like to use with Win8.1? Thanks.
  2. Windows 7 Can't remove devices from "Devices and Printers" in control panel

    I have a few different unwanted devices showing up in the devices section of my "Devices and Printers" window within control panel (see attached). I can't remove them. Printers have the option of "remove device," if you right click, but the devices do not have that option. How do I remove...
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    Windows 7 That slow windows 7 performance issue AGAIN!

    I have a REAL problem with slowness on my laptop, every program takes seconds to load and I am very tired of seeing the "not responding" message when trying to save docs, images - or even launch a program. Online it's the same thing, editing a Wordpress site and hitting Publish - can result in...
  4. Windows 7 Worthy of Mention & Knowing - Placing VMs

    Many may know this (cool) and I could have mentioned it earlier but, I oft take things for granted & then impulsively think maybe it's not occurring to everyone & I suddenly say something so... Let me paint a scenario to make the point here... Let's say you put Win8 on a shiny new SSD. And...
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    Windows 7 Low memory

    I am using Win 7 home edition 32 bits. I have 4 GB of memory. Two questions: 1) For some reason Windows only acknowledges 3 GB. I know it's there because when I boot to Linux it reports 4 GB 2) I keep on getting low memory warnings when I don't have that much stuff running. When i look at te...
  6. First look: Windows Server 8 improves scalability and scope

    Windows 8 on the server is just as radical a change as the client is on PCs. Computerworld - Every once in a while, you get a glimpse of something in the tech world that takes your breath away. For consumers, the iPad's eye candy and extreme usability, for instance, have the power to change...
  7. Windows 7 Mark Russinovich and Aaron Margosis: Introducing Windows Sysinternals Administrator's Reference

    Many of you use Sysinternals tools to help you manage computing responsibilities ranging from monitoring/understanding process activity with Process Explorer to debugging Win32 code with DebugView. With over 70 utilities to choose from, Sysinternals tools cover a wide swath of computing, from...
  8. Windows 7 Manager 2.1.6

    Suite completa per la gestione di Windows 7 Windows 7 Manager è un software in grado di personalizzare e migliorare le performance dei computer con sistema operativo Windows 7. Il programma integra più di trenta utili servizi per ottimizzare, ripulire e personalizzare Windows 7. Grazie a...
  9. Computing the Cost of Minimalism

    The key to successful system deployment, management, and usability will always be the responsibility of the system owner. With an estimated 90% or more computer problems resulting almost entirely from user error, this is an inconvenient truth. When things go wrong in life, we often find it...
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    Windows 7 cant open any msc on windows 7

    hi i cant open any msc files on windows 7. i click services or device manager or event viewer and nothing happens, no eror massage no nothing. help me please!
  11. Quick Tip: Create a shortcut to open Windows 7 Task Manager in All Users view

    Jack Wallen explains how to create a desktop icon to start the Windows 7 Task Manager automatically displaying processes for All Users. More...
  12. Windows 7 HELP. I accidentally dual booted Win 7

    Hello, I used to have ubuntu dual booted with win 7. then i decided i didn't want ubuntu dual booted anymore and wanted my boot up to automatically boot win7. I deleted the ubuntu partition, but then I lost my boot up menu during startup. So I ran the Win 7 Ultimate disk in hopes to...
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    Windows 7 three start menus????????? and Desktop

    Can someone explain why there are three start menus?? 1. All Users 2. Profile 3. under ProgramData I understand the reason for one under All Users and each profile - What I don't understand is why some entries are duplicated in each. I don't understand the ProgramData Start Menu and why...
  14. Windows 7 Clickable Shutdown / Restart / Lock / Hibernate / Sleep

    An alternative to the shutdown menu is clickable shortcuts. Right-click -> New -> Shortcut -> Location of the item: Shutdown Computer Shutdown.exe -s -t 00 Restart Computer Shutdown.exe -r -t 00 Lock Workstation Rundll32.exe User32.dll,LockWorkStation Hibernate Computer...
  15. VIDEO How to Configure and Manage Parental Controls in Windows 7

    In this presentation, we will discuss how to enable Parental Controls for a user. Enabling Parental Controls is pretty simple. What we want to do is go to the Start Menu under Windows 7, Control Panel, and we have an option under the Category View to Add or Remove User Accounts. At this time, we...
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    Windows 7 Installed programs are missing and ReadyBoost isn't available!

    Okay, I'm stumped. When I go under "Uninstall a Program", most of my programs aren't even there. At all. It shows 25 of them, when I have much, much more. I can still use all of my programs (I'm pretty sure!), so what's up with THAT? Secondly, I can't use ReadyBoost on my flash drive anymore...
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    Windows 7 managing system restor points

    Hello i want to manage system restore points, but in windows 7 you can only delete all restore points or leave them. and i cant delete specific restore points i had create. in win xp i could set the life time of last restore points : Link Removed in windows 7 i didnt find any value like...
  18. Windows 7 User Account Control Settings Issue

    Hey guys, I was wondering if you guys could possibly help me out: I expected to be told how adjust global settings as well as program specific settings. If I click to open a program and I'm prompted and you give me the option to change when this notification appears then I want to change...
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    Windows 7 Virtual memory resets on startup

    Hi, I just got Windows 7 Home Premium OEM on a brand new computer (Fresh install). Install went without a hitch. However, I started noticing that whenever I startup the computer, the "Performance Options" Window pops up on startup. I believe it has something to do with the virtual memory. I...
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    Windows 7 Installing Software on Dual Boot systems

    I haven't seen this posted anyplace. I just updated my Nvidia Driver and noticed on file path it selects C drive by default but my Windows 7 is on the M drive. I have noticed this on a couple of other things I installed. So pay attention where things install instead of just clicking OK...