Tutorials

How to Create a "AutoPlay" Shortcut in Windows 7 This will show you how to create or download a Windows 7 AutoPlay shortcut. EXAMPLE: AutoPlay To Download the "Autoplay" Shortcut 1. Click on the Download button below to download the file below. AutoPlay.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47673&stc=1&d=1263543929 2. Click on Save, and save the .zip file to the desktop. 3. Open the .zip file and extract the AutoPlay shortcut to the desktop. 4. Right click on the AutoPlay shortcut, and click on Properties, General tab, and on the Unblock button. (See screenshot below) NOTE: If you do not have a Unblock button under the General tab, then the shortcut is already unblocked and you can continue on to step 5...

How to Add "Advanced User Accounts" to the Control Panel in Windows This will show you how to add Advanced User Accounts, also known as netplwiz or control userpasswords2, to the Control Panel in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. EXAMPLE: Before and After "Advanced User Accounts" in Control Panel EXAMPLE: Advanced User Accounts (ntplwiz or control userpasswords2) NOTE: This is what the Control Panel icon (link) above will open. Here's How: 1. To Remove "Advanced User Accounts" from Control Panel NOTE: This is the default setting. A) Click/tap on the download button below to download the file below. Remove_Advanced_User_Accounts_from_Control_Panel.reg...

How to Add or Remove the "Formats" Tab in Region and Language This will show you how to add or remove the Formats tab in Region and Language for all users to be able to see or not the option to change their Date and Time formats in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do this tutorial. EXAMPLE: Region and Language "Formats" Tab Added and Removed Using a REG File Download 1. To Add/Restore "Formats" Tab in Region and Language A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 3 below. NOTE: This is the default setting. Add_Formats_tab_in_Region_and_Language.reg http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=131181&stc=1&d=1294778274 2. To...

How to Add or Remove the "Location" Tab in Region and Language This will show you how to add or remove the Location tab in Region and Language for all users to be able to see or not the option to change their default geographical location (GeoID) in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do this tutorial. EXAMPLE: Region and Language "Location" Tab Added and Removed Using a REG File Download 1. To Add/Restore "Location" Tab in Region and Language A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 3 below. NOTE: This is the default setting. Add_Location_tab_in_Region_and_Language.reg...

How to Create a Homegroup Folder Shortcut in Windows 7 This will show you how to create or download a Homegroup Folder shortcut to use in Windows 7 if you joined a Homegroup. You can also Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu this shortcut, or move where you like for easy use. EXAMPLE: Homegroup Folder Download the "Homegroup Folder" Shortcut 1. Click on the Download button below to download the file below. Homegroup_Folder.zip https://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/130718d1294639688-homegroup-folder-shortcut-create-homegroup_folder.zip 2. Click on Save, and save the .zip file to the desktop. 3. Open the .zip file and extract the Homegroup Folder shortcut to the desktop. 4. Right click on the Homegroup Folder...

How to Enable or Disable Aero Shake in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Aero Shake for all or specific users in Windows 7 and Windows 8. Aero Requirements to be Enabled in Windows 7 NOTE: If Aero is not enabled, then Aero Shake will still not work even when enabled or turned on. Aero is not included in Windows 7 Starter or Home Basic, so you must have Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, or Enterprise installed. 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor 1 GB of system memory A graphics card with support for DirectX 9 graphics with at least 128 MB of memory. The graphics card must support Pixel Shader 2.0 and the Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM). The Desktop Window Manager Session...

How to Create a "Windows Help and Support" Shortcut This will show you how to create or download a Windows Help and Support shortcut in Windows 7 and Vista. You can also Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu this shortcut, or move where you like in Windows 7 for easy use. EXAMPLE: Windows Help and Support To Download the "Windows Help and Support" Shortcut 1. Click on the download button below to download the file below Windows_Help_and_Support.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=129808&stc=1&d=1294375089 2. Click on Save, and save the .zip file to the desktop. 3. Open the downloaded .zip file and extract the Windows Help and Support shortcut to the desktop. 4. Right click on the Windows Help and Support...

How to Create an "Advanced Power Options" Shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This tutorial will show you how to create or download a Advanced Power Options shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8. This shortcut will open to the advanced settings of your currently selected power plan by default. EXAMPLE: Advanced Power Options To Download the "Advanced Power Options" Shortcut 1. Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below Advanced_Power_Options.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=129695&stc=1&d=1294346367 2. Save the .zip file to your desktop. 3. Open the downloaded .zip file, and extract the Advanced Power Options shortcut to your desktop. 4. Unblock the Advanced Power Options...

How to Create a Control Panel Shortcut that Always Opens to Category View in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This will show you how to create a Control Panel shortcut that will always open in Category view in Windows 7 and Windows 8. EXAMPLE: Control Panel Category View To Download the "Control Panel Category View" Shortcut 1. Click on the download button below to download the file below Control_Panel_Category_View.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=129402&stc=1&d=1294264171 2. Save the .zip file to the desktop. 3. Open the .zip file and extract the Control Panel Category View shortcut to the desktop. 4. Right click on the Control Panel Category View shortcut, and click on Properties, General tab, and on the...

How to Create a "Default Location" Shortcut in Windows 7 You can provide a default location for programs to use when a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver, is unavailable. All programs and users on the computer can use the default location. This will show you how to download or create a Default Location 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: Default Location To Download the "Default Location" Shortcut 1. Click on the download button below to download the file below Default_Location.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=129583&stc=1&d=1294297626 2. Click on Save, and save the .zip file to the desktop. 3...

How to Create a Text to Speech Shortcut in Windows 7 This will show you how to create or download a Text to Speech shortcut that opens to this tab in the Speech Properties window. You can also Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu this shortcut, or move where you like in Windows 7 for easy use.The following table describes the text-to-speech options on the Text to Speech tab. Option| Description Voice selection|Lists available text-to-speech voices. Click a voice to activate it. Once selected, the text-to-speech engine will speak the text to preview the voice. Settings|Shows additional information or options about the text-to-speech engine. It is specific to the engine type, and not all engines have additional properties. Use the...

How to Recover the First Partition on a HDD Used by an Older Operating System into the New OS in a Dual Boot Configuration Most dual or multi boot setups have an older Operating System (OS) like Windows XP in the first position on the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) and a second, newer OS like Windows 7 in the second position on the HDD and when the time comes to remove the older OS partition, Windows is not capable of recovering that space into the second partition natively, a third party program must be used, this will show the best way to accomplish this from start to finish. Partition Wizard is a very reliable tool for your tool kit and it is a free download for home / personal use, first download the Partition Wizard Bootable Disk (PWBD)...

How to Open Recently Closed Tabs in IE9 and IE10 This tutorial will show you how to open recently closed tabs again in IE9 and IE10. Here's How: 1. While in IE9 or IE10, right click or press and hold on a open tab, and select Recently closed tabs. (see screenshot below) 2. To Open a Specific Recently Closed Tab A) Click/tap on the link of a recently closed tab that you want to open in a new tab again. (see screenshot above) 3. To Open All Recently Closed Tabs A) Click/tap on the Open all closed tabs option. (see screenshot above) NOTE: This will open all of the listed links for recently closed tabs above this option in new tabs. That's it, Shawn How to Drag and Drop the Tabs in IE9 and IE10 How to Enable or Disable...

How to Enable or Disable the "Set Program Access and Computer Defaults" Page A program configuration specifies default programs for certain activities, such as Web browsing or sending e-mail, and which programs are accessible from the Start menu, desktop, and other locations. This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to open the Set Program Access and Computer Defaults page 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 this tutorial. EXAMPLE: "Set Program Access and Computer Defaults" Enabled and Disabled NOTE: The Set Program Access and Computer Defaults link is in Default Programs from the Control Panel. Using a REG File...

How to Use GMail Drive 8GB as Local Storage This will show you how to utilize the GMail Drive 8GB of storage as local storage in Windows Explorer. Be aware that support for this tool may suspend at any time if Google decides to block its use. Also prepare to reboot your system.This is not 64-bit compatible. Here's How: 1. To get started, download the latest version of GMail Drive from viksoe.dk and install it. You’ll notice that it’s dropped an addition to your ‘Computer’ in Explorer. 2. Right click the GMail Drive in Computer an select Login As… 3. Enter your vital statistics and hit OK 4. You may get a window saying “enumerating folder”. Try not to disturb Explorer or this window whilst it’s working. When it's finished...

How to Import and Export Internet Explorer Cookies Per Site Privacy Actions With Internet Explorer Per Site Privacy Actions, you can specify which websites are always or never allowed to use cookies, regardless of their privacy setting. This tutorial will show you how to import and export all of your personal Per Site Privacy Actions for cookies in Internet Explorer in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. It can be handy to backup your Internet Explorer Per Site Privacy Actions by exporting them to a REG file so that you can use it to easily import your settings back, say after a clean install of Windows or after resetting Internet Explorer. EXAMPLE: Internet Explorer Per Site Privacy Actions To Export Internet Explorer Cookies Per...

How to Import and Export Internet Explorer Pop-up Blocker Settings By default, Internet Explorer displays pop-ups that appear as a result of you clicking a link or button. Pop-up Blocker, when turned on, blocks pop-ups that are displayed automatically (without you clicking a link or button). This will show you how to import and export all of your personal Pop-up Blocker settings in Internet Explorer.It can be handy to backup your Internet Explorer Pop-up Blocker settings by exporting them to a REG file so that you can use it to easily import your settings back, say after a clean install of Windows 7 or after resetting Internet Explorer. EXAMPLE: Internet Explorer Pop-up Blocker Settings To Export Internet Explorer Pop-up Blocker...

How to Allow or Prevent Specific Users and Groups from Changing the Time Zone in Windows This will show you how to allow or prevent specific users and groups from being able to change the computer time zone in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. You will need to be logged in as an administrator to do this tutorial. Default Users and Groups Allowed to Change the Time Zone NOTE: This user right determines which users and groups can change the time zone used by the computer for displaying the local time, which is the computer's system time plus the time zone offset. System time itself is absolute and is not affected by a change in the time zone. On All Computers: Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, Users Allow or Prevent Changing Time Zone...

How to Create a "Reliability Monitor" Shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This will allow you to download a Reliability Monitor shortcut that will open Reliability Monitor directly instead of having to go through the Action Center in Windows 7 and Windows 8. EXAMPLE: Reliability Monitor To Download a "Reliability Monitor" Shortcut 1. Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below Reliability_Monitor_Shortcut.zip https://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/285926d1379186489-reliability-monitor-shortcut-reliability_monitor_shortcut.zip 2. Save the .zip file to your desktop. 3. Open the .zip file, and extract (drag and drop) the Reliability Monitor shortcut to your desktop. 4. Unblock the Reliability...

How to Delete Typed URLs in Internet Explorer Auto Suggest Drop Down List This will show you how to delete items included in the auto suggest drop down list from when you had typed valid URLs previously in the Internet Explorer address bar and pressed enter in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. EXAMPLE: Internet Explorer Auto Suggest Drop Down List NOTE: For example, the valid URLs boxed in red in the screenshots below are paths that I had manually typed in the Internet Explorer address bar and pressed enter. The right screenshot is with them deleted. In Internet Explorer NOTE: This option will allow you to either delete all or specific listed suggested URLs that you had typed previously in the Internet Explorer address bar and...