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File and Folder - Add "Set and Unset as Read-only" to Context Menu How to Add "Set and Unset as Read-only" to File and Folder Context Menu in Windows 7 and 8 This will add Read-only File Attributes and Read-only Folder Attributes to the context menu of files and folders for all users to be able to set or unset the read-only attribute of one or more selected file(s), or all files in one or more selected folder(s) in Windows 7 and Windows 8. In Windows 7, folders cannot be set as read-only. Only the files in the folders can be. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to add or remove this from the context menu. All users will be able to use the context menu though. EXAMPLE: What is Added to Context Menu of Files and...

How to Create a Search Shortcut in Windows 7 This will show you how to create or download a Search shortcut that opens the Search window. You can also Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu this shortcut, or move where you like for easy use.Credit belongs to our member MoinMoin for this tip.Before doing a search in Windows 7, you should make sure that you have set your Search Options for the What to search, How to search, and When searching non-indexed locations settings. If you have the index enabled (it is by default), then you should also have any locations and file types added to be indexed so they will be included in the search results when doing a search. EXAMPLE: Search NOTE: Normally you can press F3 or Windows Key + F to open...

How to Create a "Restore Files from Selected Backup Location" Shortcut This will show you how to download and setup a Restore Files from Selected Backup Location "Restore Files (Advanced)" shortcut that will allow you to select a created backup from any local or network location, and restore selected files from the selected backup Windows 7 or Vista. This shortcut is the same as if you clicked on the Select another backup to restore files from button in Backup and Restore. To be able to use this shortcut: You must be logged in as an administrator. You would have needed to previously set up backup and created a Windows backup. EXAMPLE: Restore Files (Advanced) Download and Setup "Restore Files from Selected Backup...

Manage Windows Backup Disk Space - Create Shortcut This will show you how to create a Manage Windows Backup Disk Space shortcut in Windows 7 to make it easier to delete user and system file backups that you no longer want to free up hard drive space. To be able to use this shortcut: You must be logged in as an administrator. You would have needed to previously set up backup and created a Windows backup. EXAMPLE: Manage Windows Backup Disk Space Download and Setup "Manage Windows Backup Disk Space" Shortcut 1. Click on the Download button below to download the file below. Manage_Windows_Backup_Disk_Space_Shortcut.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=189034&stc=1&d=1324328661 2. Click on Save and...

How to Change the OS Name in Windows Boot Manager When you multi boot, this will show you how to change the name of a operating system listed in the Windows Boot Manager to what you want to change the name to instead. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial. It can be real useful to rename a operating system if you have more than one OS listed with the same name, or you would like to have a better description (ex: 32-bit, 64-bit, build number), etc..) EXAMPLE: Windows Boot Manager NOTE: This is an example of the default Windows 7 name (left) renamed to Windows 7 (build 7000) (right) instead. You can rename the OS to any name that you like though. Using the bcdedit Command 1...

How to Add or Remove "Open in new process" from Context Menu in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This will show you how to add or remove Open in new process from the context menu for all users when you press and hold the shift key and right click on folders and drives in Windows 7 and Windows 8. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial. EXAMPLE: "Open in new process" in the Context Menu Here's How: 1. To Add "Open in new process" to the Context Menu NOTE: This is the default setting. A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 3 below. Add_Open_in_New_Process.reg http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=147706&stc=1&d=1302119076 2...

How to Create a "Videos Library" Shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This will show you how to download or create a shortcut that opens directly to the Videos Library for any user in Windows 7 and Windows 8. EXAMPLE: Videos Library To Download a "Videos Library" Shortcut 1. Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below. Videos.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=188487&stc=1&d=1324015489 2. Save the .zip file to your desktop. 3. Open the .zip file and extract (drag and drop) the Videos shortcut to your desktop. 4. Unblock the Videos shortcut. 5. In Windows 7, you can now Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu, add to Quick Launch, assign a keyboard shortcut to it, or move this...

How to Create a "Pictures Library" Shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This will show you how to download or create a shortcut that opens directly to the Pictures Library for any user in Windows 7 and Windows 8. EXAMPLE: Pictures Library To Download a "Pictures Library" Shortcut 1. Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below. Pictures.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=188481&stc=1&d=1324015194 2. Save, and save the .zip file to your desktop. 3. Open the .zip file and extract (drag and drop) the Pictures shortcut to your desktop. 4. Unblock the Pictures shortcut. 5. In Windows 7, you can now Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu, add to Quick Launch, assign a keyboard shortcut...

How to Create a "Music Library" Shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This will show you how to download or create a shortcut that opens directly to the Music Library for any user in Windows 7 and Windows 8. EXAMPLE: Music Library To Download a "Music Library" Shortcut 1. Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below. Music.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=188476&stc=1&d=1324014758 2. Save, and save the .zip file to your desktop. 3. Open the .zip file and extract (drag and drop) the Music shortcut to your desktop. 4. Unblock the Music shortcut. 5. In Windows 7, you can now Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu, add to Quick Launch, assign a keyboard shortcut to it, or move this...

How to Create a "Documents Library" Shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This will show you how to download or create a shortcut that opens directly to the Documents Library for any user in Windows 7 and Windows 8. EXAMPLE: Documents Library To Download a "Documents Library" Shortcut 1. Click on the Download button below to download the file below. Documents.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=188471&stc=1&d=1324014447 2. Save, and save the .zip file to your desktop. 3. Open the .zip file and extract (drag and drop) the Documents shortcut to your desktop. 4. Unblock the Documents shortcut. 5. In Windows 7, you can now Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu, add to Quick Launch, assign a keyboard...

How to Add "New Batch File" to the Context Menu in Windows This will show you how to add Windows Batch File to the right click "New" context menu to make creating a new BAT file easier for all users in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. You will need to be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial. EXAMPLE: "New Batch File" in Context Menu Here's How: 1. To Add "Windows Batch File" to "New" Context Menu A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 3 below. Add_New_BAT_to_Context_Menu.reg http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=188332&stc=1&d=1323924133 2. To Remove "Windows Batch File" from "New" Context Menu NOTE: This is the default...

How to Create and Delete a User Group in Windows 7 and Vista This will show you how to create a new user group and/or delete a user groupin Windows 7 and Vista. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial. This could be useful if you would like to create a new group,add users to be a member of this group, then assign user rights to the group. This way you could have your own special custom group of users with user rights assignments that you set for them.When you delete a group, all users that were a member of that group will automatically lose all user right privileges assigned to that group. Be very careful to not delete the wrong group. I would recommend to not delete any of the default...

How to Add or Remove Users and Groups from "User Rights Assignment" in Windows User Rights Assignment policies determines which users or groups have logon rights or privileges on the computer. This will show you how to add (assign) or remove users and groups for each User Rights Assignment policy in Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial. If you remove a user or group, then that user or group will no longer be able to perform the policy on the computer. If you add a user or group, then that user or group will now be able to perform the policy on the computer. For more information about each specific user rights policy, see: User Rights This...

How to Create a "Windows Mobility Center" Shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8 Windows Mobility Center displays the most commonly used laptop settings, such as display brightness, volume, battery status, wireless network status, external display, Sync Center, and Presentation settings in one location for quicker access in Windows 7. This tutorial will show you how to download or create a Windows Mobility Center shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8. By default, the Windows Mobility Center feature is only available on laptops, notebooks, and tablet PCs. It is not available on desktop computers unless enabled. Windows Mobility Center is not available in the Windows 7 Starter edition. In Windows 7, Presentation Settings in Windows...

How to Create a Shortcut that Opens Directly to "Recorded TV" in Windows Media Center This will show you how to download or create a shortcut that will open directly to the Recorded TV library in Windows Media Center in Windows. 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 media player and software required to manage and play CDs, DVDs, and other digital media files. If you choose to use Windows Media...

How to Add a "Microsoft Security Essentials" Cascading Desktop Context Menu in Windows 7 This will show you how to add or remove a cascading (expandable) Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) menu to the desktop context menu for all users in Windows 7 to open to settings, update, update and quick scan, do a quick scan, or do a full scan in MSE. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial. You will need to have the free Microsoft Security Essentials installed before this will work. Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows OR Microsoft Security Essentials Beta - Microsoft Connect EXAMPLE: Microsoft Security Essentials Cascading Desktop Context Menu Here's How: 1...

How to Create a Shortcut to Play the Windows Media Center Slide Show This will show you how to download or create shortcuts to either play all slide shows or play favorite slide shows with or without music 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 media player and software required to manage and play CDs, DVDs, and other digital media files. If you choose to use Windows Media...

How to Create a Shortcut to Open Windows Media Center with No Startup Animation This tutorial will show you how to download or create a shortcut that will open Windows Media Center with no startup animation or sound. 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 media player and software required to manage and play CDs, DVDs, and other digital media files. If you choose to use Windows Media Player 12...

How to Create a Shortcut to Start the Windows Media Center Screen Saver This will show you how to download or create a shortcut that will play the Windows Media Center screen saver of your favorite pictures in full screen mode. You would just need to move the mouse or press a key to exit out of the Windows Media Center screen saver like any other screen saver in Windows. 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...

How to Create a Shortcut to Play All Music in Window Media Center This will show you how to download or create a shortcut that will play all music from your music library in a shuffle 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 media player and software required to manage and play CDs, DVDs, and other digital media files. If you choose to use Windows Media Player 12, downloading...