Tutorials

How to Combine Multiple MKV or MP4 Segments into 1 File If you have multiple .MKV or MP4 files that you would like to to merge together, forming a single MKV file, without recoding, this tutorial will show you how. You will need MKV merge for this task. For MeGUI Users: The MKV Merge GUI can be found in the 'Tools" folder in the installation directory. By default: "C:\Program Files (x86)\MeGUI\Tools\mkvmerge\mmg.exe Download If you do not have MeGUI, or MKVToolNix, you can get it here: Index of /videotools/mkvtoolnix/win32/ Scroll down to the bottom for the latest versions. There will be 2 versions. 1 is a installer version, one is a zip file containing all thats needed. For the purposes of MKV merge, it...

How to Copy & Paste in Recovery Console on Windows 7 or Vista 1) Boot from your Windows installation DVD/USB or System Repair Disc. 2) Click Repair my Computer 3) Click Load Drivers. 4) Click OK 5) Click Computer. 6) Choose the HD to copy from. 7) Choose the Data you want to copy 8) Choose the HD to paste to. 9) Close Window. 10) Click Cancel. 11) Close Window. 12) Continue with Repair. Note your PC's Hardrive must be readable. How to Create a Live Peppermint3 CD/DVD/USB to Backup Data When Windows 7 Will Not Boot How to Create and Use a Linux Mint Mate USB Flash Drive to Recover your Files

How to Enable or Disable Password Expiration for a User in Windows 7 and Windows 8 Password expiration allows you to set a maximum password age in days (42 by default) of a user account before it expires and they must change their password. By default, password expiration is disabled. This will show you how to enable or disable password expiration for a user in Windows 7. You can only do this while logged in as an administrator. In Windows 8, this only applies to local accounts, and not Microsoft accounts. EXAMPLE: Password Expiration NOTE: This is what a user will see at log on when the maximum password age is reached and they are required to change their password. Through Local Users and Groups Manager 1. Open...

How to Do a Clean Install with an Upgrade Windows 7 Version This will show you how to do a Clean Install using a retail Upgrade Windows 7 installation disc. Remember that you need to legally own a valid qualifying previous version of Windows to use a Upgrade Windows 7, and to stop using (or uninstall) the qualifying OS while you have the upgrade installed. Microsoft only made doing a clean install from a upgrade Windows 7 possible to make it more convenient so you do not have to reinstall both the old Windows version (ex: Vista) and upgrade to Windows 7 everytime you needed or wanted to reinstall. If you do not legally own a valid qualifying previous version of Windows, then you are violating the terms of Microsoft's Windows 7...

How to Create a Windows Features Shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8 Windows Features will allow you to easily turn features on or off at will in Windows. This tutorial will show you how to create or download a Windows Features shortcut that opens directly to the Turn Windows features on or off settings in Windows 7 and Windows 8. You will need to be logged in as an administrator to be able to open Windows Features. EXAMPLE: Windows Features NOTE: These are the default settings in Windows 7 Ultimate. To Download a "Windows Features" Shortcut 1. Click/tap on the download button below to download the file below. Windows_Features.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=229388&stc=1&d=1346517225 2. Save the...

How to Hide or Show Previous Versions of Files from File Shares Previous Versions are either copies of files and folders created by Windows Backup when you back up your files, or copies of files and folders that Windows automatically saves as part of a restore point. This will show you how to hide or show Previous Versions of files that come from on-disk restore points on file shares for all users in Windows 7 and Vista. Previous Versions from a normal restore point not part of a file share will still be available. EXAMPLE: Previous Versions Locations Using a REG File Download 1. To Show Previous Versions from on-disk Restore Points on the File Share A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below. NOTE: This...

Change Windows 7 to Look and Function like Windows XP While many of Windows 7's features are considering to be amazing and not to be missed, many people, including myself don't enjoy the new styles and wish to return to the styles of earlier times. Now, most Windows 7 users are going to urge you time and time again to stick with the Windows 7 style and attempt to convert with the masses. If you'd like to do that it's your prerogative, however, you shouldn't stick with Windows 7 just because everyone else is. If you want a different style, then get one! To Convert to a Plain Classic Windows Style (Available in every Version of Windows since 95) Example: Note: Not only will this change your theme and styles back to Windows XP...

How to Restore Public Folders in Windows 7 This tutorial will show you how to restore any missing or moved Windows 7 Public folders located at C:\Users\Public. You will need to be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial. The hidden Favorites, Libraries, and nonhidden Public Recorded TV public folders are not included in this tutorial. EXAMPLE: Public folders Here's How: If you have any duplicate public folders, or public folders that do not have a Location properties tab, then you will need to: Backup only the folder's contents to another location to be safe. Now proceed with the steps below 1. To Restore Default Public Desktop FolderA) Click on the Download button below to download...

How to Change the Default Windows 7 Start Menu Power Button Action This will show you how to change the Windows 7 Start Menu power button default action for the current user account or all user accounts to be either Switch User, Log Off, Lock, Restart, Sleep, Hibernate, or Shutdown when clicked on.The Hibernate option will not be available in the Start Menu Power Button unless you have hibernate enabled and have hybrid sleep turned off in your Power Plan Options. EXAMPLE: Start Menu Power Button Through Taskbar and Start Menu Properties NOTE: This option will let you change the default action for the Start Menu power button only in the user account that you are currently logged on. 1. Right click on the Start button and click...

How to Enable or Disable Search "Indexer Backoff" in Windows 7 This will show you how to enable or disable the search indexer backoff feature in Windows 7. If enabled, backoff logic will be used to throttle back indexing activity when system activity is high. If disabled, indexing will continue at full speed even when system activity is high. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do this tutorial. If you have a decent performing computer, and do not run a lot at once often, then you might consider disabling the indexer backoff feature to allow indexing to be able to finish faster. For example, when you manually rebuild the index. EXAMPLE: Indexing Activity with "indexer backoff" Enable and Disabled with...

How to Create Custom Jump Lists in Windows 7 I made a little tool which lets you put 10 files and/or apps in a jump lists in custom groups. EXAMPLE: Custom Jump Lists Here's a small video which saves me all the descriptions: 194VlLCZD-Y You can find Jumplist Launcher here: English: Jumplist-Launcher - create custom jumplists in Windows 7 German: Jumplist-Launcher - eigene Jumplist in Windows 7 erstellen How to Backup and Restore Jump Lists in Windows 7 How to Open and Use Windows 7 Start Menu and Taskbar Jump Lists How to Customize the Windows 7 Start Menu How to Turn Recent Items On or Off in Windows 7 How to Change the Number of Recent Programs to Display in Windows 7 Start Menu How to Change the Number of Recent Items...

How to Enable or Disable Recent Items in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 Recent Items is a list of your recently used files on the right side of the Start Menu, Taskbar Windows Explorer icon link, in the Navigaton Pane Recent Places, and in Jump Lists. This will show you how to enable or disable all or specific users on the computer the ability to turn on Recent Items in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. EXAMPLE: Recent Items Enabled and Disable NOTE: When disabled, you will notice the the Store and display recently opened items in the Start Menu and tasbar option is grayed out it Start Menu Properties. Disable or Enable Recent Items Using a REG File Download 1. Do step 2 or 3 below for what you would like to do. 2. To Disable...

How to Create Extended Partition / Logical Drives Where Needed The Windows Master Boot Record (MBR) partition structure supports a total of only four (4) partitions per Hard Disk Drive / Solid State Drive, they can be either 4 Primary partitions or three (3) Primary partitions and a single (1) Extended partition. This shows the different methods to create an Extended partition wherever you need one so you can create as many Logical drives as there are available drive letters that can be used to install a Windows Operating System or for data storage. As with anything that makes changes to the Windows structure there is always the chance for an error to occur, it would be advisable to make reliable backups to the external media of your...

How to Turn System Icons On or Off in Windows 7 and Windows 8 System icons, including Input indicator (Windows 8 only), Clock, Volume, Network, Power, and Action Center are special icons that are part of Windows. For these icons, you can change how the icons and notifications appear, and also whether they show up at all. You might turn off a system icon if either you or your computer manufacturer have installed a similar program. If you turn a system icon off, you can always turn it back on later. This tutorial will show you how to turn a system icon on the taskbar on or off in Windows 7 and Windows 8. The Power icon will be grayed out and off unless your computer is running with battery power. For example, a laptop with it's...

How to Change or Restore Default Search Options in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This will show you how to change or restore the default Search Options for the What to search, How to search, and When searching non-indexed locations settings in Windows 7 and Windows 8. To Change or Restore Default Search Options in Folder Options1. Open Folder Options in Windows 7 or Windows 8, and click/tap on the Search tab. (see screenshots below) 2. To Restore the Default Search OptionsA) Click/tap on the Restore Defaults button, and click/tap on OK. 3. To Change the Search OptionsA) Select or unselect the options for how you want to have your searches done in Explorer, and click/tap on OK when finished. To Manually Change Search Options in...

How to Personalize the Command Prompt Window Regular users of Window's Command Line Interpreter are familiar with modifications to suit their individual tastes, but casual users may become frustrated with the rigidity of the command line interpreter program and shy away from this useful tool. This tutorial will show you how to change the options, fonts, layout, and color properties of the command prompt to customize them how you like. Example: This is how my Command Window looks now when open. You will see a screenshot at the end of each part showing the settings used to place it here. LETS GET STARTED: 1. To open the Run dialog: Press the Windows key+R. 2. Type cmd, and press OK. 3. The command window will...

How to Use "Open Command Window Here" Context Menu Item without Shift+ Right Click This will show you how to add or remove having to press Shift and right clicking on a folder or drive to use the Open Command Window Here from the context menu item for all users in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. You must me logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial. EXAMPLE: Open Command Window Here NOTE: By default you have to press and hold the Shift key and right click on a folder or drive to click on Open Command Window Here to open a command prompt with the focus at the folder or drive. Here's How: 1. Shift + Right Click to use "Open Command Window Here" NOTE: This is the default setting. A)...

How to "Apply to Folders" a Specific Folder View to All Folders with the Same Folder Template in Windows 7 This will show you how to Apply to Folders a specific folder's folder view to all folders that have been optimized with the same folder template as it in Windows 7.If you would like to reset the changes applied to all folders back to the default folder view settings, then see: How to Reset the Folder View settings for All Folders in Windows 7 The folder view of Computer, Favorites (not IE Favorites), and library folders cannot be applied to all folders. The Apply to Folders button will be grayed out if Folder Options is opened in these folders. Here's How: 1. Navigate to the folder that you want to apply it's folder views to...

How to Install a Driver in Device Manager NOTE: for this example, I am using Windows XP Drivers. You can use Vista, Windows 7 drivers, or (Windows 8 drivers on Windows 8) Using Windows XP drivers 1) Click on Manage 2) Click on Device Manager 3) Click on Update Driver Software 4) Click on Browse my computer for drivers software 5) Click on Browse 6) Click on Drivers & OK 7) From download, make sure you unzip the dowloaded file first. NOTE: You can download 7zip from here: Download 8) Click on next 9) Click on Close. 10) Restart your PC Updating the Windows XP drivers to Windows 7 1) Click on Update Driver Software 2) Click on Search automatically for update driver software 3) Click on Close...

How to Change the Number of Recent Programs to Display in Windows 7 Start Menu This will show you how to change the number of Recent Programs to display under the Start menu Pin To area line in Windows 7.Recent Programs will need to be turned on in order for the Start menu to display the number of recent programs you specify below. EXAMPLE: Recent Programs list in Start Menu Through Customize Start Menu Settings 1. Right click on the Start button and click on Properties. 2. Click on the Customize button. (See screenshot below) 3. Under the Start menu size section at the bottom, change the Number of recent programs to display to a number between 0 and 30. (See screenshot below) NOTE: The default number to display is 10. 4. Click...