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How to Create a "Shared Folder Creation Wizard" Shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This will show you how to create or download a Shared Folder Creation Wizard shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8. EXAMPLE: Create a Shared Folder Wizard To Download the "Shared Folder Creation Wizard" Shortcut 1. Click on the download button below to download the file below. Shared_Folder_Creation_Wizard.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/236025d1349924718-shared-folder-creation-wizard-shortcut-create-shared_folder_creation_wizard.zip 2. Save .zip file to the desktop. 3. Open the downloaded .zip file and extract the User Account Control Settings shortcut to the desktop. 4. Right click on the User Account Control Settings...

How to Create a "Install or Uninstall Display Languages" Shortcut in Windows 7 In the Windows 7 Ultimate and Windows 7 Enterprise editions, you are able to install and uninstall a Language Interface Pack (LIP) used to change the display language with. This will show you how to create or download a Install or Uninstall Display Languages shortcut. You can also Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu this shortcut, or move where you like for easy use in Windows 7. EXAMPLE: Install or Uninstall Display Languages Download the "Install or Uninstall Display Languages" Shortcut 1. Click on the download button below to download the file below. Install_or_Uninstall_Display_Languages.zip...

How to Create a Connect to a Network Projector Shortcut in Windows 7 A network projector is a video projector that's connected to a wireless or wired local area network (LAN). This will show you how to create or download a Connect to a Network Projector shortcut. You can also Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu this shortcut, or move where you like for easy use in Windows 7. EXAMPLE: Connect to a Network Projector Download the "Connect to a Network Projector" Shortcut 1. Click on the download button below to download the file below. Connect_to_a_Network_Projector.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=98283&stc=1&d=1284697742 2. Click on Save, and save the .zip file to the desktop. 3. Open the downloaded...

How to Create a "Presentation Settings" Shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8 Presentation settings are options on a laptop or desktop that you can apply when giving a presentation. When presentation settings are turned on, your laptop stays awake and system notifications are turned off. You can also turn off the screen saver, adjust the speaker volume, and change your desktop background image when presentation settings are turned on. This tutorial will show you how to create or download a Presentation Settings shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8. In Windows 7, "Presentation Settings" is only available in the Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, and Windows 7 Enterprise editions. In Windows 8, "Presentation Settings" is...

How to Create a User Account Control Settings Shortcut in Windows 7 This will show you how to create or download a User Account Control Settings shortcut. You can also Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu this shortcut, or move where you like for easy use in Windows 7. EXAMPLE: User Account Control Settings To Download the "User Account Control Settings" Shortcut 1. Click on the download button below to download the file below. User_Account_Control_Settings.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=98055&stc=1&d=1284621921 2. Click on Save, and save the .zip file to the desktop. 3. Open the downloaded .zip file and extract the User Account Control Settings shortcut to the desktop. 4. Right click on the...

How to Create a Windows Remote Assistance Shortcut in Windows 7 and 8 Windows Remote Assistance connects two computers so that one person can help troubleshoot or fix problems on the other person's computer. This tutorial will show you how to create or download a Windows Remote Assistance shortcut that you can use or pin where you like in Windows 7 and Windows 8. EXAMPLE: Windows Remote Assistance Download a "Windows Remote Assistance" Shortcut 1. Click on the download button below to download the file below. Windows_Remote_Assistance.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=98046&stc=1&d=1284620874 2. Click on Save, and save the .zip file to the desktop. 3. Open the downloaded .zip file and extract the Windows...

How to Create a "Windows Fax and Scan" Shortcut in Windows Windows Fax and Scan can just about turn your computer into a fax machine. This tutorial will show you how to create or download a Windows Fax and Scan wizard shortcut in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. EXAMPLE: Windows Fax and Scan To Download the "Windows Fax and Scan" Shortcut 1. Click/tap on the download button below to download the file below. Windows_Fax_and_Scan.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=195303&stc=1&d=1327685734 2. Save the .zip file to your desktop. 3. Open the downloaded .zip file and extract the Windows Fax and Scan shortcut to the desktop. 4. Right click or press and hold on the Windows Fax and Scan shortcut, and...

How to Create an "Add Hardware" Wizard Shortcut in Windows 7 This will show you how to create or download an Add Hardware wizard shortcut in Windows 7. EXAMPLE: Add Hardware Wizard To Download the "Add Hardware" Shortcut 1. Click on the download button below to download the file below. Add_Hardware.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=98029&stc=1&d=1284617857 2. Click on Save, and save the .zip file to the desktop. 3. Open the downloaded .zip file and extract the Add Hardware shortcut to the desktop. 4. Right click on the Add Hardware 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...

How to Create a "Add a Device" Shortcut in Windows 7 This will show you how to create or download a Add a Device, aka Device Pairing Wizard, shortcut. You can also Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu this shortcut, or move where you like for easy use in Windows 7.You don't have to add devices already connected to your computer with a USB cable or other wired connection. Windows will automatically detect and display them. You can connect a wireless phone, keyboard, mouse, or other device to your computer. This includes Bluetooth and wireless network (Wi‑Fi) devices. You can also add a network device to your computer, such as a network-enabled printer, storage device, or Windows Media Center Extender. EXAMPLE: Add a device To...

How to Create a "Set Program Access and Computer Defaults" Shortcut in Windows 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 create or download a Set Program Access and Computer Defaults shortcut in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. EXAMPLE: Set Program Access and Computer Defaults Download the "Set Program Access and Computer Defaults" Shortcut 1. Click on the download button below to download the file below. Set_Program_Access_and_Computer_Defaults.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=97998&stc=1&d=1284613678 2.Save...

How to Add or Remove "Recycle Bin" from Desktop Context Menu 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 will show you how to add or remove Recycle Bin from the desktop right click context menu for all users on the computer in Windows 7 and Windows 8. You will only be able to do this while logged in as an administrator. Removable drives do not use or have a Recycyle Bin. Files deleted from removable drives are permanently deleted instead. EXAMPLE: Desktop Context Menu Here's How: 1. To Add "Recycle Bin" to Desktop Context Menu A) Click/tap on the...

How to Allow or Prevent Window Animations in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 This tutorial will show you how to allow or prevent window animations such as restoring, minimizing, and maximizing windows for all or specific users in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do this tutorial. EXAMPLE: Animations in Visual Effects Settings NOTE: This is an example of the animations that will be affected no matter how it is set in the Visual Effect settings. To Allow or Prevent Windows Animations using a REG File 1. Do step 2 or 3 below for what you would like to do. 2. To Allow Window Animations NOTE: This is the default setting. A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download...

How to Change the "Get more gadgets online" Link in Windows 7 This will show you how to change the default Get more gadgets online URL website link for specific or all users on the computer to any URL link that you would like it to open to in the defailt web browser instead. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do this tutorial. EXAMPLE: "Get more gadgets online" Link in Gadgets NOTE: You will see this by right clicking on the desktop and clicking on Gadgets. Through the Local Group Policy Editor 1. Open the all users, specific users or groups, or all users except administrators Local Group Policy Editor for how you want this policy applied. 2. In the left pane, click on to expand User Configuration...

How to Transfer your Entire iTunes Library There are a few ways to transfer your entire library to another computer. You can use your iPod, you can use DVDs or CDs and you can use an external hard drive. Your iTunes folder is located in your My Music folder: C:\Users\%USERPROFILE%\My Music\ Replace %USERPROFILE% with your username. Using DVDs or CDs 1. - Open iTunes 2. - FILE 3. - BACK UP TO DISC 4. - Choose "Back up entire iTunes library and playlists" 5. - BACK UP - You may need to use more than 1 disc in the even of a library larger than the size of your backup media. 6. - Once complete, Open iTunes on new computer and insert discs. iPod 1. - Connect your iPod to your PC 2. - Enable Disk Use on iPod iTunes...

How to Edit a Video in Windows Live Movie Maker This video tutorial will show you how easy it is to edit a video with WLMM. 14699151

How to Find the MAC Address of Your Computer in Windows This will show you how to find out what the Media Access Control address (MAC address), also known as physical address, is for your computer's network adapters or network interface cards (NICs) in XP, Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. Find MAC Address in Network Connnection Details 1. Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click on the Network and Sharing Center icon. 2. In the left pane, click on the Change adapter settings link. (see screenshot below) 3. Right click on the network connection (network adapter or NIC) that you want to see the MAC address of, and click on Status. (see screenshot below) 4. Click on the Details button. (see screenshot below) 5. To the...

How to Configure Opera's "Speed Dial" In the next few minutes you will be learning how to configure and use Opera's "Speed Dial" feature. This tutorial includes full information about usage of all speed dial features and does not require any Opera plugins. Make sure you are using Opera 10 or Opera 10.10, as you will need the latest version to have access to these features. It is highly recommended to use a clean copy of Opera with no mods/ad-ons. Step One - Basics: The first time you start Opera, your screen will probably be either blank, or will be divided into a 3x3 square layout. If your screen is blank Right Click anywhere and select "Configure Speed Dial". A small window will appear. At the bottom of the window uncheck "Hide...

How to Turn DVD Playback Restrictions On or Off in Windows Media Player This will show you how to set DVD playback restrictions in Windows Media Player to prevent all users (ex: child) with a standard account on your computer from being able to play a DVD movie that is rated higher than the G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, or Not rated Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating you set. 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...

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 it, along with related software, is free. Download Media Feature Pack for Windows 7 N with Service Pack 1 and Windows 7 KN with Service Pack 1 (KB968211) from Official Microsoft Download Center I thought out this “simple” way of “creating” your own Windows Media Player Skin, without the need of knowing...

How to Disable Desktop Composition for a Program Desktop composition is also known as Aero. It can either be disabled globally or on a program by program basis. Having it disabled while running such things as 3D games may provide a performance bump.When set to disabled, the program Aero will only temporarily be disabled. After the program ends Aero will be turned on automatically.Keep in mind that you may need to select the main executable in step 1 below. Some games for example use a launcher to start the game which then starts the main program. In this case you do NOT want to change the launcher. Here's How: 1. Navigate to the executable or shortcut for the program you wish to disable desktop composition using Explorer. 2...