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  1. Identify and get detailed information about processes in Windows 7

    Greg Shultz shows you how to use Windows Task Manager to track down detailed information about any process running in Microsoft Windows 7. More...
  2. Must-Have Windows 7 Downloads

    Celebrate the operating system's first birthday with these essential tools, tweakers, and enhancements. Link Removed due to 404 Error
  3. Windows 7 TWC9: PDC Live, Emulator tips, Physics Helper, XNA Performance

    This week on Channel 9, Brian is back from vacation and joins Dan in the studio to discuss the week's top developer news, including: Microsoft PDC - We've now published a Link Removedand remember that every session will be broadcast live as it happens on Oct 28 & 29th Channel 9 Live - We'll be...
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    Windows 7 UBCD For Windows 7

    Back in XP I built a UBCD and have been looking for the same for Windows 7 64 bit. Looking at their site they only mention XP in instructions. I thought I saw mention of somebody here using it. Anybody have any useful links or insite with it? Joe
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    Windows 7 help Partition magic 8 problem

    i installed an old partition program called partiton magic 8 without knowing the specs anyhow i installed the program when i tried run it it sjowed an error.I thought of changing the compatibility settings i set it to xp mode and then tried to run it again some error came but after a while i had...
  6. Windows 7 Removal tools for Antivirus, Software, and Drivers

    AV Uninstallers: Link Removed Link Removed Avast Link Removed - Invalid URL Link Removed due to 404 Error Link Removed due to 404 Error Link Removed - Invalid URL Link Removed due to 404 Error Link Removed Eset (NOD32) Link Removed due to 404 Error Link Removed - Invalid...
  7. Intel SSD Toolbox Update

    Just ahead of IDF, Intel made available an updated version of the SSD Toolbox, an application which enables people to manage their Intel solid state drives, keeping them in shape through various optimizing utilities. The new Toolbox, version 2.0, adds two new features, the System...
  8. Windows 7 View PDF Files as Thumbnails in 64 bit Systems

    Adobe doesn't (at the moment) support viewing pdf documents as thumbnails in 64 bit systems. Here's how you can get to see the thumbnails in your 64 bit system. First a couple of Windows System settings to check. GoTo Start, R-Click (My)Computer, Properties, then on the left hand side of the...
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    Windows 7 HD Diagnostic Tools By Manufacturer

    Partial acquisition from; http://www.pcstats.c...eid=1583&page=6
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 64bit causes aliasing in fonts, flash graphics and video games

    i have a Sony vaio with an ATi mobility 5650, and a Windows 7 64bit. i have problems with aliasing in fonts, flash graphics, icons, cursor, and games. all my drivers are up to date, and i have tried every third party utility out there to tweak my video card but no results. the anti aliasing...
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    Linux Must-Have Programs Cool List

    More on the cool list found at: New cool list of Linux must-have programs
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    Windows Vista Windows Live Movie Maker Load Error 0x80004005

    I downloaded Windows Live Movie Maker (WLMM) and installed it. When I try to use it I get a load error msg: WLMM encounter an unexpected error and has shut down. Error 0x80004005. I tried to uninstall and reinstall it but there is no straight way of doing it with Live Mail being installed. Any...
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    100 Incredibly Useful & Free Mac Apps

    Contents: Music & Video Productivity File Sharing and Transfer Application and File Launchers Image and Text Editing Communication System Utilities Internet and Browsers Misc Link Removed
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    Windows 7 GP Edit (Windows 7 Pro) - how to start program maximized

    Does anyone know how to start Gp Edit maximized. Various other system utilities (e.g. services.mcs) will not start maximized either. Any suggestions would be welcomed.
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    Windows 7 64bit OS with 32 bit apps?? Maybe?

    Maybe too basic a question, but was wondering if this would work ok, or if lots of potential for problems. I recently got a 64bit OS pre-installed on my new laptop (Windows 7). All my apps I already purchased are all 32bit. Any chance they will still work alright? Apps include MS Office...
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    Windows 7 List of commands to use in command prompt

    Can I get a list of commands I can use in a command prompt, please?
  17. Windows 7 How do you locate Administrative Tools?

    How do you locate the Administrative Tools in Windows 7?
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    Windows 7 I accidentally deleted my administrative tools

    When I first installed win7 I was setting up my start menu how I want it and without thinking, I deleted all my administrative tools from my entire computer. They are totally gone from my control panel and everything. I hope they might be in a windows folder somewhere and the tools in...
  19. Windows 7 Tip of the Week: Get a Free Power Efficiency Report for Your PC

    Windows 7 includes a little-known command line utility called powercfg.exe that can, among other things, provide you with a power efficiency diagnostics report that details which applications, processes, and drivers are wrecking havoc with your PC's power management capabilities. Link Removed...
  20. Heat Wave Along East Coast Claims One Life

    July 6) -- A heat wave along America's East Coast has left one person dead and sent temperatures soaring into the triple digits, creating dangerous conditions from North Carolina to Boston. A 92-year-old Philadelphia woman has died because of excessive heat exposure, a medical examiner told...