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    Windows 7 How to tag videos?

    If click on a picture it gives me the ability to add tags, but if I click on a video I am missing that ability. The same can be said when I view the "details" tab after I go into the properties window. Whats going on? I got over 100 000 pictures, there no way id ever tag them... Id have to quit...
  2. Leaked Windows 8 build shows Microsoft going FTW

    A leaked version of Windows 8 (build 7989) seems to indicate that Remdond is finally getting serious about coding a halfway decent operating system. read more Link Removed
  3. Windows 8 touch screen interface and the Microsoft Touch Mouse

    In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz takes a look at the Microsoft Touch Mouse and discusses the ways in which it will help us to gradually move to the Windows 8 touch screen interface. Link Removed
  4. Windows 7 Customization questions

    Hello, I'm Running Windows Home Premium 32bit and while it does have some nice things, I do find my self wishing I could go back to a more xp like setup. things like Aero Preview, drive me nuts as most of the windows I have open have simular looking screens. so this feature is of little use...
  5. Explore the benefits of the Multiple Local Group Policy feature in Windows 7

    In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz explains how Multiple Local Group Policy works in Windows 7. Link Removed
  6. More Details Regarding the Windows Store Coming in Windows 8

    Thanks to some digging by the team over at Windows8italia we have some interesting details about the proposed Windows Store that we could see when Windows 8 ships. Here are the details they have discovered so far (via Bing Translate): Digging through the file system of Windows 8, we discovered...
  7. Troubleshoot Windows 7 with the built-in Problem Steps Recorder

    In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz shows you how the Windows 7's Problem Steps Recorder works and how it can help you troubleshoot. Link Removed
  8. Windows 7 Deleting IE9

    Just to be clear. I find that I have IE9 installed on my laptop. Not quite sure how that happened other than me putting it there, but now that it's here what will happen if I disable it in "Turning Windows Features On or off"? I still use FF for my browser and really can't think of any...
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    Windows 7 How to show folder size resp total size of marked files in WinExp status bar?

    When I marked a whole folder or a couple of files in Windows Explorer in Windows XP then the sum/total size of all marked files is (was) shown in the status bar in the bottom of the WinExp window. After migrating to Win7 this value is not shown any more. Do I have to enable this feature...
  10. Windows 8 to clone Apple's Time Machine with History Vault

    A leak Wednesday has uncovered plans for Windows 8 to imitate the behavior of Time Machine in Mac OS X. Nicknamed History Vault, it would use the Shadow Copies feature that came as early as Vista but give it a proper visual interface for restoring older files. The WinRumors shot doesn't provide...
  11. Windows 7 Trigger Started Services on Windows 7

    Trigger started services are services in Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 that can register to be started or stopped when a trigger event occurs. This eliminates the need for services to start when the system starts, or for services to poll or actively wait for an event; a service can start...
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    Windows 7 Problem with installing NET Framework 3.5 SP1

    Hi I have 64x and Yesterday i uninstalled my Net 3.5 sp1 because of a problem with my game and after that i can't install it again and set up is interrupted. I attached error log. And also here is the picture of my "Turn windows features on or off". Link Removed
  13. Video: Create a Windows XP Classic Start Menu in Windows 7

    Bill Detwiler shows you how to use Windows 7's Toolbar feature to create a Windows XP-style Classic Start Menu right along new Start Menu. Link Removed
  14. Windows 8 UI may clone Spaces, add window 'leaps'

    The discovery of Microsoft India researcher Manoj Manduva's portfolio has given clues as to some of the interface features that may show in Windows 8. The proposal would include multiple virtual desktops that would include an "advanced desktop mode." Its basic template would appear to be a...
  15. Windows 7 I want Win7 to NEVER use any view but details view

    I HATE the various icon views. I'd like Win7 to ONLY use details view. It's annoying when Win7 reverts to icon view when I'm saving a file, or when I'm inserting an image in Word. Where can I tell Win7 to use only details view at all times and in all situations? Thanks
  16. Windows 7 Silverlight TV 63: Exploring National Instruments' App Using Data and Business Features

    In this episode, Steve Lasker of the Silverlight team joins John on Silverlight TV to discuss data and business features with Silverlight. Steve dives into some of his favorite features and shows off a great demo. National Instruments was gracious enough to permit Steve to show their Lab View...
  17. Windows 7 Yes,you CAN uninstall Windows Media Player and replace it with a player of your choice.

    I have broken many rules in terms of computing and will probably continue to do so. For example on Windows computers you are not supposed to remove Internet Explorer web browser.Because if you do,Windows could stop working,but I have removed Internet Explorer and this has not effected my...
  18. 10 Quick Tricks That Will Make You A Windows 7 Pro

    I've already talked about why you should switch to Windows 7 if you haven't yet (Mac users, spare me the sarcasm). Windows 7 is without a doubt the best Windows version yet, and hence the sooner you get started with it, the better. More...
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    Windows 7 Viewing Some Hidden Files

    Greetings to all, Okay, I am trying to keep an open mind to the point that I invested my money into Win 7 Ult. 64 bit. While I find that it has some interesting addons, like Vista I find that is appears to be warmed over XP with the same features, just renamed and in different places so as to...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Libraries.......Satan's Span or Love Child?

    Hello, Can someone please explain Windows 7 Libraries to me? It seems it is saving all my work in several places. I do not understand '2 locations' and a couple of times it shows '3 locations'? And even another location if I opened it up to 'The Public'. As well, there is an addtional...