Windows 7 Articles

Unlike its predecessor, which introduced a large number of new features, Windows 7 is intended to be a more focused, incremental upgrade to the Windows line, with the goal of being fully compatible with applications and hardware with which Windows Vista is already compatible..

Windows 7 has a redesigned Windows Shell with a new taskbar, a home networking system called HomeGroup, and performance improvements.

Some applications that have been included with prior releases of Microsoft Windows, including:

Windows Calendar, Windows Mail, Windows Movie Maker, and Windows Photo Gallery, will not be included in Windows 7; some will instead be offered separately as part of the free Windows Live Essentials suite... Windows 7 will include Internet Explorer 8 and Windows Media Player 12.

The following articles are just a selection I am writing for this website. You can find a larger list on the Main Index page or checkout my blog containing helpful Windows 7 Tips. 

 

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:: Practical "How To" style articles for getting the most out of Windows 7 ::

How to discover which version of Windows 7 you have installed on your PC.

How to check your hard drive for possible failure.

How to Scan your PC for Software Licenses.

How to build a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware etc.

How to disable the AERO Glass feature in Windows 7.

How to Replace Google Ads in Gmail with a Social Widget.

How to Recover Saved Passwords in Internet Explorer.

How to Recover Saved Passwords in Firefox.

How to Quickly Perform an Audit on your PC.

How to create a password REST disk in case of a forgotten user profile password.

How to use the Windows 7 Previous Version file and folder feature.

How to find Windows 7 DVD Software.

How to Open a Command Prompt in Windows 7.

:: Here in this section you will find a selection of articles (not an exhaustive one) about the new features that appear in Windows 7 ::

Windows 7 Resource Monitor - A new utility much improved over the Vista version.

Windows 7 Libraries - A new way to manage documents, music, pictures, etc.

Windows 7 Jump Lists - Take you right to the documents, pictures, websites etc.

Windows 7 HomeGroup - Take the headache out of sharing on a home network.

Windows 7 ISO Burning - Quickly and easily create CD/DVDs using an ISO image.

Windows 7 Gadgets - Unlike Vista, Windows 7 sets them free on the screen.

Windows 7 Games - Internet Checkers and Internet Backgammon are back.

New Taskbar - A re-designed taskbar for Windows 7.

Windows 7 DVD Maker - An improved DVD maker for Windows 7.

BitLocker To Go - Protect and encrypt removable media devices.

AERO Shake - Just click a Window pane and give your mouse a shake. Voila!

Windows 7 Snap - Snap is a quick (and fun) new way to resize open windows.

SuperFetch Windows 7 - Improved memory management for system performance.

 

:: Here in this section you will discover valuable Windows 7 security related articles ::

Windows 7 Security Features - An overview of security in Windows 7.

Windows 7 Action Center - Find important system maintenance info for your PC.

Windows 7 Defender - A utility for real time Spyware detection and removal.

Microsoft Security Essentials - FREE Real-time protection for your home PC.

Windows 7 Firewall - Block unwanted or unknown connections to your PC.

Windows 7 UAC  - An explanation of User Account Control (UAC).

Windows 7 Update - Downloading and updating security/system updates.

BitLocker Drive Encryption  - A brief intro to BitLocker Drive Encryption.

Microsoft Security Essentials or Spyware Doctor  - Free vs. Commercial antivirus software.

Wireless Security  - Security advice for those with wireless access.

 

:: Here in this section you will find articles related to the basics of Windows 7 operating system ::

Defragmenting your hard drive - Keep your hard drive running in peak performance.

Backing up your files - Backup those important files in case of disaster.

Create an image of your hard drive - Copy your complete system to a backup media.

Event Viewer Logs - Monitor events in Windows 7.

Windows 7 Built-in Diagnostics - Windows 7 comes with diagnostic tools.

Windows 7 Troubleshooting - A New control panel windows with diagnostic tools.

Windows Automatic Memory Leak Detection - A memory leak detection technology.

Windows Memory Diagnostic - Tests the Random Access Memory (RAM) on your PC.

Windows 7 System Restore - How to perform a System restore in Windows 7.

Windows 7 System Repair Disk - How to create a recovery disk for Windows 7.

 

:: Windows 7 Related Tips ::

3 Great Windows Tweaking Utilities  - PC tweaking for every Windows 7 user.

Where is the RUN Command - The Run command has moved in Windows 7.

New WordPad File Formats  -  WordPad now has new file formats in Windows 7.

 

:: Recent Windows 7 and Microsoft Related News ::

Microsoft Announces Messenger Connect  - Messenger Connect is a major leap for Microsoft.

Windows Home Server V2 In Beta - Next Generation Windows Home Server is Now in Beta...

Preview of the New Windows Live Messenger  - The all new Windows Live Messenger is coming.

Report Claims a New PC is Infected Every 5 Seconds - Surprising video about security.

 

It is my hope that the articles on this website will help you gain a better understanding of how your computer works.