Tutorials

How to Move the "Command Bar" to the Left or Right Side in IE9 and IE10 The Command bar offers easy access to almost any setting or feature in IE9 and IE10. This tutorial will show you how to move the Command bar to the left side or right side in IE9 and IE10. To Move Command Bar from Left Side to Right Side in IE9 and IE10 NOTE: Unfortunately, the Favorties bar has to be used together with the Command bar on the same toolbar in order to have the Command bar on the right side. This option will show you how to do so. 1. In IE9 or IE10, right click on a blank space on the toolbar, and click/tap on both Favorites bar and Command bar to have them checked. (see screenshot below) A) If IE9 or IE10 looks like the screenshot above...

Allow or Prevent Remote Desktop Connection Clients to Automatically Log On to Host Computer If you allow Remote Desktop Connections to your (host) computer, then this will show you how to allow or prevent all Remote Desktop Connection clients from being able to automatically log on (Remember my credentials) to your (host) Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 computer. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do this tutorial. If this is set to be allowed on your (host) computer, then a RDC client will be able to be set to automatically log on (Remember my credentials) to your (host) computer. If this is set to be prevented on your (host) computer, then a RDC client will not be able to be set to automatically log on...

Windows 7 and Vista have the ability to detect the devices on a network and build a network map based on what it finds. Windows 7 and Vista do this using a protocol called LLTD (Link Layer Topology Discovery). The LLTD Responder is built in to both Windows 7 and Vista. It's also being included in Access Points, Wireless Routers and some NAS devices that display the "Windows 7" Logo. Among other things LLTD does is detect laptops and desktops that are connected via wireless and builds the network map accordingly. However, any wireless connections will show up only if there's something connected. However, XP doesn't support the LLTD Responder natively and thus, when the network map is displayed, any PC's running XP (any flavor) will...

How to Add "Shut Down" Computer to the Desktop Context Menu in Windows 7 This will show you how to add or remove Shut Down Computer to the desktop context menu in Vista and Windows 7. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do this tutorial. EXAMPLE: Shut Down Computer in Desktop Context Menu Here's How: 1. To Add "Shut Down" to the Desktop Context Menu A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below. Add_Shut_Down_to_Desktop_Context_Menu.reg http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=203044&stc=1&d=1331940991 B) Go to step 3. 2. To Remove "Shut Down" from the Desktop Context Menu A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below...

How to Use the Microsoft Safety Scanner The Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free portable downloadable standalone EXE security tool that provides on-demand scanning and helps remove viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. It works with your existing antivirus software. The Microsoft Safety Scanner expires 10 days after being downloaded. To rerun a scan with the latest anti-malware definitions, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again. The Microsoft Safety Scanner is not a replacement for using an antivirus software program that provides ongoing protection. For real-time protection that helps to guard your home or small business PCs against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software, download the free...

How to Customize the Windows 7 Taskbar Skin Here’s something for those, who are stuck with the Basic skin, and don’t like the default Taskbar appearance... ...but would rather have it look different: Unfortunately, the Basic Taskbar appearance can't be changed thru settings, but requires you to alter the image files it's based on. This said, as the images are only a few pixels big, it's not difficult at all. Preparation 1. Download the Uxtheme patch in order to use these modifications. WARNING: Make sure you download the right files! As always, make backups of the files you alter, as there’s always a chance to break something. Especially when messing around with system files. 2. In there you’ll need the 829.png to 832.png...

How to Create an "Additional Clocks" Shortcut in Windows 7 and Vista Vista and Windows 7 can display up to three clocks: one for the local time, and two additional clocks for the time in other time zones of your choice. This will show you how to download or create a Additional Clocks shortcut in Windows 7 and Vista. You can also Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu this shortcut, or move where you like for easy use. EXAMPLE: Additional Clocks To Download the "Additional Clocks" Shortcut 1. Click on the download button below to download the file below Additional_Clocks.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=129499&stc=1&d=1294290214 2. Click on Save, and save the .zip file to the desktop. 3. Open the...

How to Change the Default Action of the Alt+F4 "Shut Down Windows" Dialog This will show you how to change what the default action that the Shut Down Windows dialog will open to in Windows 7 when you click on a empty space on your desktop and press Alt+F4. If you have Install Updates and Shut Down as the default option, then see: How to Enable or Disable "Install Updates and Shut Down" Option in Windows 7 and How to Change "Install Updates and Shut Down" as Default Choice in Shut Down Windows Dialog EXAMPLE: Shut Down Windows NOTE: This is with all of the options expanded. Here's How: 1. Open the Start Menu power button settings window. 2. In the Power button action drop down menu, select what action you would like...

How to Create a "Problems Reports" Shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This tutorial will show you how to create or download a Problem Reports shortcut that you can use or pin where you like to quickly view problem report details that you have in Windows 7 and Windows 8. EXAMPLE: Problems Reports To Download a "Problems Reports" Shortcut 1. Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below. Problems_Reports.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=175201&stc=1&d=1315945166 2. Save the .zip file to your desktop. 3. Open the .zip file, and extract (drag and drop) the Problems Reports shortcut to your desktop. 4. Unblock the Problems Reports shortcut. 5. In Windows 7, you can now Pin to Taskbar or...

How to Create an Internet Explorer "InPrivate Browsing" Shortcut InPrivate Browsing enables you to surf the web without leaving a trail in Internet Explorer. This includes cookies, temporary Internet files, history, and other data. Toolbars and extensions are disabled by default. This helps prevent anyone else who might be using your computer from seeing where you visited and what you looked at on the web. This tutorial will help show you how create a shortcut to open a Internet Explorer InPrivate Browsing window in Windows 7.For more information about InPrivate Browsing, see the information in this tutorial. EXAMPLE: Internet Explorer InPrivate Browsing Window NOTE: This is the default window you will see when you open a...

How to Add "Log Off" Computer to the Desktop Context Menu in Windows 7 This will show you how to add or remove Log Off computer to the desktop context menu in Vista and Windows 7. EXAMPLE: Log Off in Desktop Context Menu Here's How: 1. To Add "Log Off" to the Desktop Context Menu A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below. Add_Log_Off_to_Desktop_Context_Menu.reg http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=203050&stc=1&d=1331941285 B) Go to step 3. 2. To Remove "Log Off" from the Desktop Context Menu A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below. Remove_Log_Off_from_Desktop_Context_Menu.reg http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=203051&stc=1&d=1331941285 3...

Sidebar - Vista Sidebar on Windows 7 How to Reinstate the Vista Sidebar on Windows 7 This will show you how to reinstate the Vista Windows Sidebar on Windows 7. Reinstate Vista Windows Sidebar on Windows 7 1. First Close all running Gadgets and Check Task Manager to Make sure it is not running and then go to C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar. 2. Download the Take Ownership shortcut to add it to the right click context menu by going here http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1911-take-ownership-shortcut.html 3. Right click on the Sidebar folder and select Take Ownership 4. Rename the Original Folder to Windows Sidebar (2) 5. Go to the Windows Sidebar Programs folder in Vista and copy it. 6. Now just paste the Vista folder in the...

How to Open the XPS Viewer in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 The XPS viewer is an application used to view XPS documents. By default, XPS Viewer will open automatically when you open a XPS document. This will show you how to manually open the XPS Viewer. An XPS document is any file that is saved to the XML Paper Specification or .xps file format. Although you can create XPS documents (.xps files) by using any program that you can print from in Windows, you can view XPS documents only by using the XPS Viewer, which is included in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. When you click an XPS document, it will open automatically in the XPS Viewer. The two toolbars that appear at the top and bottom of the XPS Viewer provide options for...

How to Enable or Disable Password must meet Complexity Requirements This will show you how to enable or disable that passwords for all users on the computer must meet complexity requirements.If enabled, passwords must meet the following minimum requirements: Not contain the user's account name or parts of the user's full name that exceed two consecutive characters Be at least six characters in length Contain characters from three of the following four categories: English uppercase characters (A through Z) English lowercase characters (a through z) Base 10 digits (0 through 9) Non-alphabetic characters (for example, !, $, #, %) Complexity requirements are enforced when passwords are changed or created. For more info, see...

How to Turn the Recycle Bin Delete Confirmation On or Off in Windows The Recycle Bin provides a safety net when deleting files or folders. When you delete any of these items from your hard disk, Windows places it in the Recycle Bin and the Recycle Bin icon changes from empty to full. This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Recycle Bin delete confirmation dialog box for when you delete anything in Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8. Removable drives do not use or have a Recycyle Bin. Files deleted from removable drives are permanently deleted instead. EXAMPLE: Recycle Bin Delete Confirmation Turn Delete Confirmation On or Off in Recycle Bin Properties NOTE: This option shows how a user could turn the Recycle Bin...

Enable or Disable AutoPlay for Non-volume Devices in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable AutoPlay for all non-volume MTP devices like cameras or phones for all or specific users 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: If you disable AutoPlay for all non-volume devices and you connect a digital camera, the device stage or selected action will no longer open automatically even if set to do so in the AutoPlay settings. Using a REG File Download 1. Do step 2 or 3 below for what you would like to do. 2. To Enable AutoPlay for Non-volume Devices NOTE: This is the default setting. A) If not already, you'll...

How to Change the Default "Devices and Printers" Icon in the Windows 7 Start Menu This will show you how to change the default Devices and Printers icon in the Windows 7 Start Menu to be a icon of your choice for all users or just your user account. EXAMPLE: Devices and Printers in the Start Menu For Current User Only NOTE: This option will only change the default icon for the user account that you are currently logged in, and will override the icon from OPTION TWO below for only this user account. This option will not change the icon for all users like OPTION TWO below, but only for the current user. 1. To Change the "Devices and Printers" Icon for Current User A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below...

How to View and Track Downloads in IE9, IE10, and IE11 This tutorial will show how to view and track your downloads using View Downloads in IE9, IE10, and IE11. Here's How: 1. Open IE9, IE10, or IE11, and ...... NOTE: In Windows 8/8.1, you would open the desktop IE, and not the modern IE. A) Press CTRL + J. OR B) Click/tap on the gear icon (tools) in the upper right corner, then click/tap on View downloads. (see screenshot below) OR C) Once a download begins or finishes, click on the View Downloads button in the pop-up message bar at the bottom of IE. (see screenshot below) 2. You will now see a list of all the files that you have downloaded in IE. Select a downloaded file and right click on it. (see screenshots...

Calculator - Perform Unit Conversions This willl show you how to perform unit coversions in Windows 7 Calculator. 1. Start Calculator. Click on :orb: orbit and go to All Programs -> Accessories ->Calculator. or Click on :orb: and search for Calculator and press Enter. 2. Calculator will start. There from the View menu select Unit Conversion. (Or press Ctrl + U ) Calculator will be changed a bit,and should look like this: In first dropdown menu you can select what you want to convert (Temperature, Weight, Angle, Time...). Second and third are to convert inserted values. For example, I want to convert Degree Celsuis to Degree Farhenheit. After typing the value in Celsuis it will automaticly convert to Farhenheit...

Various methods for getting incompatible Firefox Add-Ons to work in newer browser versions Firefox Add-Ons depend on the developer of the Add-Ons to keep them up-to-date with current and future Firefox browser versions. There are some Add-Ons that that we may use and depend on that are poorly kept up-to-date with new and future Firefox versions (Aurora/Beta/Nightly builds) by the developer/s. Most of the time (but not always), the Add-Ons will work just fine in a new Aurora or Beta build even though the Add-On on addons/mozilla.org states only up to a lesser browser version than you want to use. Say you want to use a Firefox 6 Beta build, and the Add-On only states up to Firefox 5.0*. Firefox will run the Add-On compatibility...