Tutorials

How to Allow or Prevent Changing Theme in Windows 7 This will show you how to allow or prevent specific or all users on the computer from changing their current theme through Personalization in Windows 7. The Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic editions do not have the Personalization features included in them, such as changing and saving themes. This will not prevent users on the computer from changing the individual elements of their theme in Pesonalization such as the desktop background, window color, sounds, and screen saver. To prevent users from changing these as well, you will also need to set policies to prevent the changing of the desktop background, window color, sounds, and screen saver. This can only be done while...

How to Expand the Windows 7 Context Menu for More Options This will show you how to expand the Windows 7 context menu to see more available options to select from for a file, folder, desktop, Windows Explorer root window, Windows Explorer window, and the Send To menu. Here's How: Default Context Menu (Left screenshots below) Right click on item. Expanded Context Menu (Right screenshots below) Press Shift and hold while right clicking on item. Select the item, and press Shift + Menu button on keyboard (if available) NOTE: Sometimes you may also need to press the FN (function) key along with the Menu button. 1. Desktop Context Menu 2. File Context Menu 3. Folder Context Menu 4. Windows Explorer Root Window...

How to Create a Custom MSC in Microsoft Management Console in Windows This will show you how to add MSC snap-ins of your choice (ex: gpedit.msc and compmgmt.msc) in the Microsoft Management Console to then save it as a custom MSC file to always open this file with the added snap-ins included in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. You can place this custom.msc file where you like for easy use, or create a shortcut of the custom.msc file (if saved at C:\Windows\System32) to use the shortcut where you like instead. The settings below will be remembered when you save your custom MSC console, and each time you close it afterwards. Column widths Action pane (off/on) Default opening location/position Window size If you decide you do not...

Why Secure Your Network? Securing your network is an important step in keeping most hackers out of your wireless network. Adequate wireless security can keep interlopers, such as neighbors or attackers, from hogging network bandwidth (a form of denial-of-service), compromising sensitive information (such as identities, important passwords etc.), using the network for illegal downloads or introducing viruses... :mad: ********************************************** Table of Contents Features of a Secured Wireless Network Securing Your Network (General) Securing Your Network (Linksys) Securing Your Network (D-Link) Securing Your Network (Belkin) Common Types of Wireless Threats Glossary of Terms Further Reading...

How to Enable or Disable "Show Extracted Files when Complete" from ZIP in Windows By default, when using the built-in ZIP feature in Windows and you either right click on a Zip file and click on Extract All or open the zip file and click on the Extract all files command bar button to extract the files, you will have a separate Explorer window open afterwards showing the extracted files where you extracted them at. This tutorial will show you how to either enable or disable this Windows Explorer window from opening and showing the extracted files after you have extracted all of them from the Zip file in only your user account in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. Enable or Disable Show Extracted ZIP Files from ZIP File 1. When you use...

How to Hide or Show Desktop Gadgets in Windows 7 This will show you how to easily hide or show all gadgets on your desktop in Windows 7. Hide or Show Desktop Gadgets from Desktop Context Menu 1. Right click on a empty area of the desktop, and do either step 2 or 3 below for what you want. 2. To Show All Desktop Gadgets A) Click on Show Desktop Gadgets to check it. (See screenshot below step 3) 3. To Hide All Desktop Gadgets A) Click on Show Desktop Gadgets to uncheck it. (See screenshot below) B) Save your current theme to help prevent these settings from being reset after you log off and on, or restart the computer. Hide or Show Desktop Gadgets with a REG File Download 1. To Show All Desktop Gadgets A) Click on the...

How to Set the Cursor Blink Rate in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 This will show you how to specify how much time in milliseconds you would like to elapse between each blink of the selection cursor in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. To Set Cursor Blink Rate in Keyboard Properties 1. Open the Control Panel (icons view), click on the Keyboard icon, and close the Control Panel. 2. In the Speed tab, adjust the Cursor blink rate slider for how fast in you want the cursor blink rate to be, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below) NOTE: This shows the default setting. To Set Cursor Blink Rate in Registry Editor 1. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog, type regedit, and press Enter. 2. If prompted by UAC, then...

How to Change the ClickLock Time Until Click is Locked in Windows 7 When ClickLock is turned in, it enables you to highlight (select) or drag items without having to keep holding down the mouse left click button. This will show you how to adjust the settings for ClickLock for how long in milliseconds you need to hold down the mouse left click button before your click is locked in Windows 7. To Set ClickLock Time in Mouse Properties 1. Open the Control Panel (icons view), click on the Mouse icon, and close the Control Panel. 2. In the Buttons tab, check the Turn on ClickLock box, and click on the Settings button. (see screenshot below) 3. Adjust the slider for how long you would like to have to hold down the mouse button...

How to Change a Library Icon in Windows 7 This will show you how to change any Windows 7 Library icon to any icon that you would like instead of the default icon. If you would like to use a custom library icon (.ico file) on your computer and would like it to also have it display on another computer that joined or is added to the homegroup as well, then you will need to make sure that the .ico file you are using is saved at a location that each computer on the homegroup as full access to first. For example, in a C:\Users\Public folder or shared user folder. For more on libraries managed code, see: Windows 7 Libraries - Managed Code - Windows 7 for Developers You will need to use a 256x256 pixel icon that was made for Windows 7...

How to Create "Mouse Properties" Shortcuts in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 This will show you how to create or download Mouse Properties shortcuts that open to the Buttons, Pointers, Pointer Options, Wheel, and Hardware tabs in Mouse Properties. What you have displayed for the tabs wil vary depending on if you have a mouse or touchpad installed, and for what options are included with the device's driver. EXAMPLE: Mouse Properties To Download the "Mouse Properties" Shortcut 1. Mouse Properties Shortcut that Opens to the Buttons or Tab 0 A) Click on the download button below to download the file below. Mouse_Buttons_Properties.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=137466&stc=1&d=1297276967 2. Mouse...

How to Delete "Recent Documents" from List in Windows 7 WordPad This will show you how to either delete all or specific Recent documents from the file button -> New, Open, and Save drop down menus in Windows 7 WordPad for your user account. This can be handy if a recent file in the "Recent documents" list is no longer available but still listed, or if you just wanted to clear the recent file history in your user account's WordPad from any prying eyes. EXAMPLE: "Recent documents" in Windows 7 WordPad To Delete Specific "Recent documents" in WordPad 1. In the Start Menu, type regedit in the search box and press Enter. 2. If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes. NOTE: Standard users will not be prompted for this. 3. In...

How to Delete Paint "Recent Pictures" from List in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This tutorial will show you how to delete all or specific Recent pictures from the file button -> New, Open, and Save drop down menus in Paint (mspaint) for your user account in Windows 7 and Windows 8. This can be handy if a recent file in the "Recent pictures" list is no longer available but still listed, or if you just wanted to clear the recent file history in your user account's Paint from any prying eyes. EXAMPLE: "Recent Pictures" in Paint (mspaint.exe) To Delete Specific "Recent pictures" in Paint 1. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog, type regedit, and press Enter. 2. If prompted by UAC, then click/tap on Yes. NOTE: Standard...

How to Enable or Disable Common Dialog Boxes Dropdown List of Recent Files The common open file dialog box is the one that opens when you click on File (menu bar), and say either Open, Save, Import, or Export. This will show you how to enable or disable the common open file dialog boxes drop down list of recent files for all users in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. This does not affect auto suggest and auto complete. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial. EXAMPLE: Common Open File Dialog Boxes Drop Down List of Recent Files Enabled and Disabled NOTE: This applies to the File name field drop-down list of recently used files in common open file dialog boxes. Using a REG...

How to Reset and Clear Common Dialog Boxes Dropdown List of Recent Files History The common open file dialog box is the one that opens when you click on File (menu bar), and say either Open, Save, Import, or Export. This will show you how to reset and clear the list of most recently used (opened and saved) files from all of your (currently logged in user) common open file dialog boxes drop down list in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. This does not affect auto suggest and auto complete. EXAMPLE: Common Open File Dialog Boxes Drop Down List of Recent Files Before and After Reset Here's How: 1. Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below...

How to Delete and Clear the Download History in IE9, IE10, and IE11 By default Internet Explorer keeps a list of your download history. This tutorial will show you how to delete and clear the listed download history in IE9, IE10,and IE11, and not the actual downloaded files. Delete IE9, IE10, and IE11 Download History in "View Downloads" 1. Open IE9, IE10, or IE11. NOTE: In Windows 8/8.1, you would open the desktop IE, and not the modern IE. 2. Click/tap on the gear icon (tools) in the upper right corner, then click/tap on View downloads. (see screenshot below) NOTE: You could also press CTRL + J instead. 3. To Delete Specific Items in IE9, IE10, and IE11 Download History A) Select a listed downloaded item, and click/tap on...

How to Create a Shortcut that Opens Directly to "Live TV" in Windows Media Center This will show you how to download or create a shortcut that will start Live TV mode on your last viewed channel in Windows Media Center in Windows. You will need to have a TV tuner card installed in your computer and setup for this feature to work in Windows Media Center. Windows Media Center is not available in Windows 7 Starter and Windows 7 Home Basic editions. The N and KN editions of Windows 7 have all the features that normally come with each individual Windows 7 edition, except for Windows Media Player 12 and related programs, such as Windows Media Center or Windows DVD Maker. The N editions of Windows 7 allow you to choose your own...

How to Add a "Windows Media Center" Cascading Desktop Context Menu in Windows 7 This will show you how to add or remove a cascading (expandable) Windows Media Center menu to the desktop context menu for all users in Windows 7 to be able open directly to a wide variety of locations in Windows Media Center. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial. If there are some items in the context menu below that you would prefer not to be included, then please feel free to post below which one(s) that you would like to have removed. I'll be happy to whip up a quick REG file that will remove them for you. :) . The N and KN editions of Windows 7 have all the features that normally come with each...

This will show you how to be able to lock and unlock a folder with a password in Windows 7 without having to use any 3rd party software. Here's How: 1. Create a new folder ( name it as you like ): 2. Inside this folder make a ( TXT ) file & open it. 3. Copy and paste this code inside the New Text Document: Quote: Quote: cls @ECHO OFF title Folder Private if EXIST “Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}” goto UNLOCK if NOT EXIST Private goto MDLOCKER :CONFIRM echo Are you sure you want to lock the folder(Y/N) set/p “cho=>” if %cho%==Y goto LOCK if %cho%==y goto LOCK if %cho%==n goto END if %cho%==N goto END echo Invalid choice. goto CONFIRM :LOCK ren Private “Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}”...

Internet Explorer - "Always close all tabs" Warning - Turn On or Off How to Turn the "Always close all tabs" Warning Message On or Off in Internet Explorer This will show you how to to turn on or off the Do you want to close all tabs or the current tab? warning message when you attempt to close Internet Explorer with more than one tab opened in it. If the Always close all tabs warning message is turned off, Internet Explorer will close immediately when you close it without asking Do you want to close all tabs or the current tab?, no matter how many tabs you have opened at the time. You will need to have Internet Explorer tabbed browsing enabled to be able to turn on the "Always close all tabs" warning message. EXAMPLE: "Always...

How to Set Up a FTP Server On Your Computer If anyone want to make a free ftp server but dont know how to do that then you are in the right place. Ok let get started:- Step-1: First of all you have to get an static IP-Address. Need a a static ip-address for ur FTP Server.Necessity for getting this static ip-address is you are not suppose to use ur own IP-Address.The main reason is you dont want to show ur IP-Address to everyone , there are many other reasons too but leave them aside.. 1) Goto no-ip website & create urself a free account. 2) Now your account been created & you will receive ur account password via mail to ur email address. 3) After getting your password login to your account of no-ip.com 4.After getting...