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    Windows 7 Move c:\users to d:\users

    I just installed a new 64 gig SSD in my computer. I also have a 2T secondary hard drive. The SSD is not big enough to contain all the stuff that will eventually be in "My documents", i.e. under "users" so I need to move the users directory to my secondary hard drive but have windows behave as it...
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    Windows 7 Welcome Screen Appearance

    When first started, the welcome screen contained 3 icons representing 2 home users & 1 guest account. Now, the welcome screen only shows 2 icons..last user logged on & guest user. How can I revert to former view? Have read all help menus within Win 7, as well as system restore. Didn't...
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    Microsoft ends Office validation check (Genuine Advantage)

    Credit source: Microsoft quietly shuts down Office Genuine Advantage program | ZDNet Late last week, with absolutely no public announcement, Microsoft quietly retired one cog in its antipiracy machine. An anonymous tipster informed me on Friday that Microsoft had shut down its Office Genuine...
  4. My five reasons to upgrade to Windows 7 in 2011

    Can we talk? Based on the e-mails I get every day, I know a lot of you are still using Windows XP. I can understand why; it's like a comfortable old shoe. Plus, it's bought and paid for. Windows 7 probably seems stiff and scary, and it's not like Microsoft is handing out free upgrades. Link Removed
  5. VIDEO Happy Birthday Mike!

    Mike, who is the forum owner and administrator has spent thousands of man hours creating the forum you see today. A place to meet, discuss and investigate every aspect of the latest Windows Os. (Or, if you'd rather go 'off-topic' then there is a place for that too). Over the years this forum...
  6. Microsoft introduces ‘Me and My 100% PC’ campaign to encourage the use of genuine Windows 7 software

    Microsoft (Thailand) Limited is introducing the ‘Me and My 100% PC’ campaign to encourage Thai users to better understand and recognize the value and benefits of using genuine software. The campaign’s Link Removed
  7. Windows 7 migration: All systems go

    Once you've decided to migrate your users to Windows 7, you need to execute that decision. Here's some practical advice on how to go about it ( ZDNet UK - IT At Work ) Link Removed - Invalid URL
  8. ClearType in Windows 7 and How to Fine-Tune It

    Making type easier to see on-screen, getting GPS map updates and finding mobile Gmail users. More...
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    Windows 7 Login ends to explorer.exe crash

    Hello, I've been using Windows 7 x64 for some time now and few days ago it just didn't start anymore. What happens is once I give my password and windows starts to log in it says "preparing your desktop" and after a while says explorer.exe encountered problem and needs to be closed. Only safe...
  10. Is Microsoft Crossing the Line by Pushing Security Essentials?

    Microsoft has offered free protection with Microsoft (MSE) for some time, and it recently expanded the availability of the antivirus protection for small businesses. A recent move to push out Microsoft Security Essentials to Windows systems that don't have any antivirus protection, however, has...
  11. Microsoft: Windows 7 customers should consider desktop virtualisation

    Virtualisation of desktops can possibly speed up process of moving users new Windows 7 machine Microsoft is continuing its Windows 7 marketing push with a recommendation that all customers examine desktop virtualisation before moving users to the new operating system. Link Removed - Invalid URL
  12. Microsoft: All Windows 7 customers should consider desktop virtualization

    Microsoft is continuing its Windows 7 marketing push with a recommendation that all customers examine desktop virtualization before moving users to the new operating system. More...
  13. Windows 7 business migration driven by front-line users

    Windows 7 fans are joining smartphone users in bringing personal tastes into the workplace and demanding enterprises respond. IT should embrace this, advises Forrester. Link Removed
  14. Secunia PSI still good program for Windows 7 users

    In a previous Good Boot I recommended Secunia PSI to XP and Vista users, but with so many upgrading to Windows 7, I want to recommend it again. Link Removed - Invalid URL
  15. HP Selling Windows 7 Tablet For Business Users

    Hewlett-Packard Co.'s new tablet might look a little bit like Apple Inc.'s latest blockbuster gadget but it's not meant to be an iPad killer. More...
  16. Microsoft shows compatible Windows 7 software

    THE INQUIRER SOFTWARE SELLER Microsoft has put up a website to help users work out if their software works on Windows 7. Link Removed
  17. Internet has a population of two billion

    Any room to move in here? The World Wide Wibble now has a population of nearly two billion people according to the report, from the International Telecommunication Union. The report says that we will see 2 billion Web dwellers by the end of this year a figure which means that the number of...
  18. For all you Everest Lovers

    FinalWire AIDA64 Unveiled; Replaces Lavalys EVEREST | FinalWire AIDA64,Lavalys EVEREST,Replaces,FinalWire AIDA64 Unveiled; Replaces Lavalys EVEREST Upgrading from EVEREST FinalWire provide free upgrade path for EVEREST customers until October 20, 2010. For terms and conditions, visit Link...
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    Windows 7 How do I see the other users connected to wi-fi network?

    How can I see who else is connected to the same wifi network as I am? Any display of the IPs or MAC ids that are using the same internet connection? If not clear please ask me and I will explain more. Thank you.
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    Facebook continues dealing with more problems - Site down for some period today

    (CNN) -- Facebook was down for many users for several hours Thursday, the second day in a row access to the site was hampered. "Today we experienced technical difficulties causing the site to be unavailable for a number of users," a spokeswoman said in an email. "The issue has been resolved and...