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Screenshot using MWSnap This is a tool i have been using to take a snapshot of images of any size, and anytime. Alt+PrtScn or other key combos, are a thing of the past with this tool. The tool is call MWSnap, a freeware downloadable from Mirek's Free Windows Software and elsewhere. The version in this tutorial is version 3.00. Downloading and Installing MWSnap 1) Go to the above link, and download the tool. you may choose to download it in .exe or .zip format. 2) Once download, installation is just doubling clicking (.exe). You will be prompted with a UAC message. Click yes, and follow the onscreen instructions. Very Simple! Using MWSnap 3) Once installation is complete, to launch the tool, just go to Start > and click on...

How to Add or Remove Sites in Internet Explorer Security Zones Zone security is a system that enables you to divide online content into categories, or zones. You can add or remove websites from the zones, depending on your level of trust in a website. This will show you how to add or remove website URL addresses in the Internet, Local Intranet, Trusted sites, and Restricted sites Internet Explorer security zones. Internet zone You will not be able to add or remove sites in the "Internet" zone. The Internet zone includes all sites on the internet that are not in the Trusted sites or Restricted sites zones. Local intranet zone The Local intranet zone includes all sites inside an organization's firewall (for computers connected...

How to Create a "Games" Library with Correct Icon in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This will show you how to create a Games library in Windows 7 and Windows 8 that has the correct Games folder icon on a glass plate for it's library icon. EXAMPLE: Games Library with Correct Icon Here's How: 1. To Download the Games Library Icon A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the Games_Library.zip file that contains the correct Games library icon. http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=69402&stc=1&d=1272238962 B) Save the ZIP file to your desktop. C) Double click/tap on the ZIP file to open it, then extract (drag and frop) the Downloads_Library.ico file to the location that you want to keep it at. WARNING: The icon...

How to Create an "Organize Favorites" in Internet Explorer Shortcut This tutorial will show you how to create or download an Organize Favorites in Internet Explorer shortcut in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. EXAMPLE: Organize Favorites NOTE: You can also click on Favorties (Menu bar) and Organize Favorites in Internet Explorer to open this. To Download the "Organize Favorites" Shortcut 1. Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below. Organize_Favorites_Shortcut.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=137307&stc=1&d=1297202522 2. Save the .zip file to the desktop. 3. Open the .zip file and extract (drag and drop) the Organize Favorites shortcut to the desktop. 4. Right click or...

How to Create a "Set up a Network" Wizard Shortcut in Windows 7 This will show you how to create or download a Set up a Network wizard shortcut that will walk you through the process of adding new wireless computers, a router, devices, or access point to your network in Windows 7. For more information, see Add a device or computer to a network. You can also Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu this shortcut, assign a keyboard shortcut to it, or move it where you like for easy use. EXAMPLE: "Set up a Network" Wizard To Download the "Set up a Network" Shortcut 1. Click on the Download button below to download the file below. Set_up_a_Network.zip...

How to Add or Remove Windows Explorer Columns This will show you how to add or remove columns that display details about files in a folder in Windows Explorer. Columns are folder specific. Any added or removed columns to a opened folder in Windows Explorer will not be added or removed from any other folder unless Apply to Folders is used, or it is used to set as default for all folders. You will need to have the folder in Windows Explorer displayed with Details view to have columns available. In Libraries, column width changes are applied to all included folders in the library. In Windows Explorer, column changes are only applied to that specific folder and the specific location it was opened from (ex: Start menu vs Windows...

How to Create a Toolbars Properties Shortcut in Windows 7 This will show you how to download or create a Toolbars Properties shortcut in Windows 7. You can also Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu this shortcut, or move where you like for easy use. EXAMPLE: Toolbars Properties To Download the "Toolbars Properties" Shortcut 1. Click on the Download button below to download the file below Toolbars_Properties_Shortcut.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=136647&stc=1&d=1296894127 2. Click on Save, and save the .zip file to the desktop. 3. Open the .zip file and extract the Toolbars Properties shortcut to the desktop. 4. Right click on the Toolbars Properties shortcut, and click on Properties, General...

How to Create a "System Icons" Settings Shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This tutorial will show you how to create or download a System Icons shortcut to use to turn system icons on or off with in Windows 7 and Windows 8. EXAMPLE: System Icons To Download a "System Icons" Shortcut 1. Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below. System_Icons_Shortcut.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=136639&stc=1&d=1296892700 2. Save the .zip file to your desktop. 3. Open the .zip file, and extract (drag and drop) the System Icons shortcut to your desktop. 4. Unblock the System Icons shortcut. 5. In Windows 7, you can now Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu, add to Quick Launch, assign...

How to Create a Start Menu Properties Shortcut in Windows 7 and Vista This will show you how to download or create a Start Menu Properties 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: Start Menu Properties To Download the "Start Menu Properties" Shortcut 1. Click on the Download button below to download the file below Start_Menu_Properties_Shortcut.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=136629&stc=1&d=1296890960 2. Click on Save, and save the .zip file to the desktop. 3. Open the .zip file and extract the Start Menu Properties shortcut to the desktop. 4. Right click on the Start Menu Properties shortcut...

How to Create a Taskbar Properties Shortcut in Windows 7 This will show you how to download or create a Taskbar Properties shortcut in Windows 7. You can also Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu this shortcut, or move where you like for easy use. EXAMPLE: Taskbar Properties To Download a "Taskbar Properties" Shortcut 1. Click on the Download button below to download the file below Taskbar_Properties_Shortcut.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/136614d1296887880-taskbar-properties-shortcut-create-taskbar_properties_shortcut.zip 2. Click on Save, and save the .zip file to the desktop. 3. Open the .zip file and extract the Taskbar Properties shortcut to the desktop. 4. Right click on the Taskbar Properties...

How to Turn On or Off Automatic Log On for a Remote Desktop Connection This tutorial will show you how to set a remote desktop connection (RDC) to automatically log on or not in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. While all editions of Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 can be a remote desktop client... Only the Vista Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions can host a remote desktop connection. Only the Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions can host a remote desktop connection. Only the Windows 8 Pro and Enterprise editions can host a remote desktop connection. To Set a Remote Desktop Connection to Log On Automatically 1. If you have not already, then you will need to setup and enable a remote desktop...

How to Allow or Prevent Users to Move their User Folders to a New Location This tutorial will show you how to allow or prevent all or specific users from being able to change the location of their user folders in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. EXAMPLE: User Folders NOTE: These are located at C:\Users\(user-name). EXAMPLE: Moving User Profile Folders Allowed and Prevented NOTE: This is an example of moving the Music user folder if set to allow or prevent. Using a REG File Download 1. To Allow Moving User Profile Folders 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. Allow_Moving_User_Folders_Location.reg...

How to Allow or Prevent your PC to Join a Homegroup in Windows 7 and Windows 8 A homegroup makes it easy to share pictures, music, documents, videos, and printers with other people on your home network. This tutorial will show you how to allow or prevent your PC from being able to join a homegroup in Windows 7 and Windows 8. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do this tutorial. EXAMPLE: Join PC to a Homegroup Allowed and Prevented To Allow or Prevent PC to Join a Homegroup using a REG File 1. To Allow the Computer to Join a Homegroup NOTE: This is the default setting. A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 3 below. Allow_Computer_to_Join_Homegroup.reg...

How to Enable or Disable "Problem Steps Recorder" in Windows 7 You can use Problem Steps Recorder to automatically capture the steps you take in Windows 7, including a text description of where you clicked and a screen shot during each click. Once you capture these steps, you can save them to a .zip file containing a .mht (MHTML) file of them. This file can then be used by a support professional or someone else helping you with a computer problem. If you like you can use it as a sort of Slide Show type demo to. This will show you how to enable or disable the ability of all users to use Problem Steps Recorder in Windows 7. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do this tutorial. EXAMPLE: Problem Steps Recorder...

How to Enable or Disable Media Sharing from Windows Media Player in Windows 7 Media streaming (media sharing) allows you to send your music, pictures, and videos to other computers and devices on your same home or work network. If you have a home network, you can use Windows Media Player (WMP) to stream media to computers and media devices in your home. This will show you how to enable or disable the ability of all users on your computer from sharing media content from Windows Media Player 12 (WMP 12) in Windows 7 with other computers and devices on the same home or work network. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do this tutorial. The N and KN editions of Windows 7 have all the features that normally come with...

How to Add or Remove the Privacy Tab in Windows Media Player Options This will show you how to add or remove the Privacy tab in the Options of Windows Media Player for specific or all users in Windows 7 and Vista. If removed, any settings made in the Privacy tab prior to being removed will still be used. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do this tutorial. 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...

How to Add or Remove the Security Tab in Windows Media Player Options This will show you how to add or remove the Security tab in the Options of Windows Media Player for specific or all users in Windows 7 and Vista. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do this tutorial. If removed, any settings made in the Security tab prior to being removed will still be used. Even if removed, users can still change security and zone settings by using Internet Explorer security zone settings unless these settings have been hidden or disabled by Internet Explorer policies as well. . 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...

How to Change Virtual Machine Settings in Windows Virtual PC This will show you how to change a Windows Virtual PC virtual machine's settings in Windows 7. To create a virtual machine or install Windows XP Mode, you will need to download and install the 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) version of Windows Virtual PC for your 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 7 Enterprise, Professional, or Ultimate edition.Windows Virtual PC: Requirements 1 GHz 32-bit / 64-bit processor required Memory (RAM) 1.25 GB required, 2 GB memory recommended Recommended 15 GB hard disk space per virtual Windows environment Supported host (your computer) operating system: Windows 7 Professional (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows 7 Ultimate (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows 7...

How to Change the Windows 7 Aero Peek Mouse Hover Delay Time to Preview Desktop Windows 7 Aero Peek allows you to temporarily view the desktop when you move your mouse to the Show desktop button at the end of the taskbar, or pressing the Windows Key + Spacebar. This will show you how to change the delay time, in milliseconds, that the mouse pointer has to stay hovered on the Show desktop button before you preview the desktop.The default delay time is 1000 milliseconds (1 second). Through a Download 1. To Restore the Default Aero Peek Delay Time A) Click on the download button below to download the file below. Default_Aero_Peek_Time.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22546&stc=1&d=1249977104 B) Go to step...

This guide is broken up into a number of parts: Intro to drivers Driver guidelines Finding & updating drivers Using Driver Sweeper Device Manger updates INTRO: Drivers instruct Windows exactly what hardware you have and what it does, along with any specific features. Manufacturers usually release new drivers frequently to keep their products updated and add new features. Performance is also usually improved, so it is absolutely vital to keep all your drivers updated. Use a driver sweeper for some drivers too. GUIDELINES: Install them in safe mode if you can. Otherwise, use safe mode if a normal 7 install fails. If you've built a new pc, then you'll most likely install the drivers in 7, not safe mode. Don't bother with driver...