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How to Add "Empty Folder and Subfolders" to Context Menu in Windows This tutorial will show you how to add Empty Folder and Subfolders to the context menu to be able to automatically permanently delete all file contents of a folder and it's subfolders without deleting the subfolders in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. Be careful of what folder you decide to empty. The files deleted by this are permanently deleted and not placed in the Recycle Bin. EXAMPLE: Context Menu with "Empty Folder and Subfolders" added Here's How: 1. To Add Empty Folder and Subfolders NOTE: This will add Empty Folder and Subfolders to the context menu to automatically permanently delete the file contents of a folder and it's subfolders when...

How to Change the Windows 7 Display Presentation Mode This will show you how to either display the Windows 7 desktop on the Computer only, Duplicate on both computer monitor and external display, Extend to all displays, or show only on a second screen or Projector. The application file for this is located at: C:\Windows\System32\DisplaySwitch.exe. To Change Display Presentation Mode in GUI 1. Press the Windows Key + P. A) Go to step 3. OR 2. Open the Start Menu, then type displayswitch.exe in the search box and press Enter. (see screenshot below) 3. Select the option that you want Windows 7 to be displayed on. (see screenshot below) NOTE: If you wanted to cancel and close this without making or selecting an option, then...

How to Import and Export Favorites in Internet Explorer Favorites, also known as bookmarks or internet shortcuts, are a convenient way to organize and find webpages that you visit frequently. This will show you how to export (backup) or import (restore) your URL webpage favorites in Internet Explorer or Windows Explorer to use as a backup, or import into another computer or user account. Favorites from previous versions of Internet Explorer can be imported into this version.A user's favorites are located in their C:\Users\(user-name)\Favorites folder. Import or Export Favorites in Windows Explorer 1. In Windows Explorer, navigate to the C:\Users\(user-name)\Favorites folder and open it. (see screenshot below) 2. To Export Favorties...

How to Import and Export Cookies in Internet Explorer Cookies are small text (.txt) files that websites put on your computer to store information about you and your preferences, such as your name, site login password, preferences, shopping cart info, and more. This will show you how to import or export your cookies in Internet Explorer to use as a backup, or import into another computer or user account. Each separate user account has their cookies stored in the hidden protected operating system folders below in their user folder. Locations In Vista and Windows 7: C:\Users\(User-Name)\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies AND C:\Users\(User-Name)\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low Locations In Windows 8 and...

How to Import and Export RSS Feeds in Internet Explorer Feeds, also known as RSS feeds, XML feeds, syndicated content, or web feeds, contain frequently updated content published by a website. They are often used for news and blog websites, but are also used for distributing other types of digital content, including pictures, audio files, or video. Internet Explorer can discover and display feeds as you visit websites. You can also subscribe to feeds to automatically check for and download updates that you can view later. In addition, when you add a Web Slice to your Favorites bar, you automatically subscribe to its associated feed. This will show you how to import or export your list of RSS feeds in Internet Explorer. You can use...

How to Enable or Disable Zoom Level Option in Internet Explorer This will show you how to enable or disable either the current user or all users to be able to use the Internet Explorer Zoom level option to enlarge or reduce the view of a webpage from 10% to 1000% in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. In Windows 8/8.1, this will enable or disable the zoom feature in both the desktop and modern IE10 and IE11 versions. EXAMPLE: Internet Explorer Zoom Options Enable and Disabled Using a REG File Download 1. To Enable Zoom in Internet Explorer for All Users A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below. Enable_All_Users_Internet_Explorer_Zoom.reg...

How to Jump a Power Supply to Create a Test PSU This will allow you to turn on JUST your PSU without needing a motherboard. This is most commonly used to test new parts and to check that lights and fan works properly before installing them This could damage your PSU if done incorrectly, and poses an electrical shock risk. Always take the appropriate cautions when working with electrical parts. The PSU EVEN WHEN TURNED OFF has enough power to SEVERELY INJURE OR KILL YOU Now that the warnings are out of the way, onto the modding! There are 2 ways to modify a PSU to turn on without a Motherboard, but this way is BY FAR the easiest and SAFEST. Step 1 Find the 20/24 pin motherboard connector on your PSU. Step 2 Find the GREEN wire...

How to See a Keyboard Layout Preview in Windows 7 This will show you how to see a keyboard layout preview of a input language in Windows 7 and Vista. The keyboard layout controls which characters appear on the screen when you press the keys on your keyboard. Some input languages have several keyboard layouts; others have only one. This can make it easier to enter text or edit documents in multiple languages. EXAMPLE: Keyboard Layout Preview Preview Keyboard Layout 1. Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click on the Region and Language icon. 2. Click on the Keyboards and Languages tab, then click on the Change keyboards button. (see screenshot below) 3. Under the General tab, select a keyboard layout (ex: United States -...

How to Restore Files and Folders in Windows 7 with Previous Versions Previous versions are copies of files and folders created by Windows Backup when you back up your files, and copies of files and folders that Windows automatically saves as part of a restore point. When system protection is turned on, Windows 7 will only automatically create previous versions of files and folders that have been modified since the last restore point was made. When you restore a previous version from a restore point, the file is already saved on your computer, so you don't have to do anything additional. If you want to restore a previous version of a file or folder from a backup, after you select the previous version and click Restore, Windows opens...

How to Add or Remove the Advanced Tab in Internet Options This will show you how to add or remove the Advanced tab in the Internet Options properties window of Internet Explorer for all users in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. If opened from within Internet Explorer, it is called Internet Options. If opened from the Control Panel, it is called Internet Properties. EXAMPLE: Advanced Tab in Internet Options Using a REG File Download 1. To Add Advanced Tab to Internet Options A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below. Add_Advanced_Tab_Internet_Options.reg http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=73201&stc=1&d=1273984091 B) Go to step 3. 2. To Remove Advanced Tab from Internet Options A)...

How to Add or Remove the Connections Tab in Internet Options This will show you how to add or remove the Programs tab in the Internet Options properties window of Internet Explorer for all users in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. If opened from within Internet Explorer, it is called Internet Options. If opened from the Control Panel, it is called Internet Properties. EXAMPLE: Programs Tab in Internet Options Using a REG File Download 1. To Add Programs Tab to Internet Options A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below. Add_Programs_Tab_Internet_Options.reg http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=73193&stc=1&d=1273983643 B) Go to step 3. 2. To Remove Programs Tab from Internet Options A)...

How to Add or Remove the Content Tab in Internet Options This will show you how to add or remove the Content tab in the Internet Options properties window of Internet Explorer for all users in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. If opened from within Internet Explorer, it is called Internet Options. If opened from the Control Panel, it is called Internet Properties. EXAMPLE: Content Tab in Internet Options Using a REG File Download 1. To Add Content Tab to Internet Options A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below. Add_Content_Tab_Internet_Options.reg http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=73178&stc=1&d=1273982599 B) Go to step 3. 2. To Remove Content Tab from Internet Options A) Click on...

How to Add or Remove the Privacy Tab in Internet Options This will show you how to add or remove the Privacy tab in the Internet Options properties window of Internet Explorer for all users in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. If opened from within Internet Explorer, it is called Internet Options. If opened from the Control Panel, it is called Internet Properties. EXAMPLE: Privacy Tab in Internet Options Through a REG File Download 1. To Add Privacy Tab to Internet Options A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below. Add_Privacy_Tab_Internet_Options.reg http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=73173&stc=1&d=1273982145 B) Go to step 3. 2. To Remove Privacy Tab from Internet Options A) Click...

How to Add or Remove the Security Tab in Internet Options This will show you how to add or remove the Security tab in the Internet Options properties window of Internet Explorer for all or specific users in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. If removed, any settings made in the Security tab prior to being removed will still be used. If opened from within Internet Explorer, it is called Internet Options. If opened from the Control Panel, it is called Internet Properties. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do this tutorial. EXAMPLE: Security Tab in Internet Options Using a REG File Download 1. To Add "Security" Tab to Internet Options for Only Current User NOTE: This is the default setting. A)...

How to Add or Remove the General Tab in Internet Options This will show you how to add or remove the General tab in the Internet Options properties window of Internet Explorer for specific or all users in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. If opened from within Internet Explorer, it is called Internet Options. If opened from the Control Panel, it is called Internet Properties. EXAMPLE: General Tab in Internet Options Using a REG File Download 1. To Add General Tab to Internet Options for Only Current User A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below. Add_General_Tab_Internet_Options.reg...

How to Enable or Disable Internet Explorer Web Page Context Menu This will show you how to enable or disable the context menu from displaying when users right click on either a link, image, or background on a webpage in Internet Explorer. EXAMPLE: Sample Context Menus in Internet Explorer Using a REG File Download 1. To Enable Context Menu in Internet Explorer A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below. Enable_Internet_Explorer_Context_Menu.reg http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=72999&stc=1&d=1273934755 B) Go to step 3. 2. To Disable Context Menu in Internet Explorer A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below. Disable_Internet_Explorer_Context_Menu.reg...

How to flash the bios on an nvidia graphics card NVIDIA Graphics Card - Flash BIOS Always be careful when flashing the BIOS of anything. Not only is it a complicated process, but you have a chance to completely ruin whatever device you're attempting to flash This process is complicated and should not be attempted by people not familiar with BIOS. You will need the following items to flash a new version of BIOS onto your NVIDIA card. Latest NVIDIA BIOS for your card A copy of the program "NVFLASH" A DOS boot disk, either in cd or floppy format. All of the operations that need to be performed will happen in DOS. To get into DOS, you'll need a DOS boot disk. If you have a floppy disk drive, then use this website to download...

How to Convert Registry Files to their Batch File Equivalents This Tutorial is a work in progress and is closed for replies. After its completion, it will be opened for replies. In the meantime, if you have any suggestions or spot any glaring omissions/errors, please feel free to PM and/or VM me. Thankyou. This tutorial will show you the basics of converting registry files so that you can run them as a batch file. This is particularly useful for those files which need administrative privileges to be merged into the registry. The default behaviour of .reg files is to merge into the registry. However, the merge option only operates with the same privileges as the currently logged in user and, unlike running a program, this cannot be...

How to Add or Remove "Run with Priority" to Context Menu of EXE Files in Windows This will show you how to add or remove Run with Priority to the context menu of all application (exe) files and shortcuts for all users to run it with a High, Above Normal, Normal, Below Normal, or Low processor priority level in Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8/8.1. Windows shares the processor time between all running processes based upon their priority. If a process has a higher priority, it gets more processor time compared to a process having a lower priority. You must be logged in as an administrator account to be able to add or remove the Run with Priority context menu item. The Run with Priority context menu will not work if used with shortcuts...

Event Viewer - Create Custom System Monitoring Filtering and Creating Custom Event Views for System Monitoring The Event Viewer Console 1. Open the Event Viewer Console through one of the following methods: - From the RUN Command, type eventvwr.msc and press enter. - Click the Start Globe, select All programs, Administrative Tools, and then select Event Viewer; - NOTE: In some Windows 7 releases you can right click on 'Computer' and select 'Manage', you will then need to filter select the event viewer in from the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) window that appears. 2. Expand Windows Logs and click on System, to see your System Events. 3. Next Click on Filter Current Log, this is found on the action pane on the right. The...