Tutorials

How to Allow or Prevent Changing Screen Saver in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This will show you how to allow or prevent all or specific users on the computer to add, configure, or change the current screen saver in Windows 7 and Windows 8. This does not prevent a screen saver from running. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial. EXAMPLE: Screen Saver in Personalization NOTE: This is Screen Saver changes allowed (left screenshot below) and prevented (right screenshot below) in Personalization. Allow or Prevent Changing Screen Saver using a REG File Download 1. To Allow Changing Screen Saver for All Users NOTE: This is the default setting. A) Click/tap on the Download button below to...

How to Add or Remove "Properties" from Recycle Bin Context Menu 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 will show you how to add or remove Properties from the Recycle Bin desktop icon's context menu for specific or all users in Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial. EXAMPLE: Recycle Bin Properties Add or Remove "Properties" from Recycle Bin using REG File Download NOTE: This option will affect all users on the PC. 1. To Add "Properties" to Recycle Bin...

How to Rename "Guest" Account in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 This will show you how to rename the default "Guest" account name to a name you like instead to be displayed in the log on screen and Start menu in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. You can have better security by not using the same default name as everyone else to log in with. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial. When you change a name of a user account, the original name is still tied to that account even though the new name is displayed in the Start menu and at log on. So you will not be able to use any of the names used for one account to rename another account with without deleting the other account that already...

How to Create an "Action Center" Shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This tutorial will show you how to create or download an Action Center shortcut that you can use or pin where you like Windows 7 and Windows 8. Action Center is a central place to view alerts and take actions that can help keep Windows running smoothly. Action Center lists important messages about security and maintenance settings that need your attention. Red items in Action Center are labeled Important, and indicate significant issues that should be addressed soon, such as an outdated antivirus program that needs updating. Yellow items are suggested tasks that you should consider addressing, like recommended maintenance tasks. EXAMPLE: Action Center To...

How to Create a "Abort" Shortcut in Windows This will show you how to create or download an Abort shortcut that can be used to cancel a restart or shut down with a time delay. EXAMPLE: Abort message NOTE: This is the abort message that you will see in the taskbar notification area. To Download an "Abort" Shortcut 1. Click on the download button below to download the Abort.zip file. http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=216645&stc=1&d=1339782705 2. Click on Save, and save the .zip file to the desktop. 3. Open the .zip file and extract the Abort shortcut to the desktop. 4. Right click on the Abort shortcut, and click on Properties, General tab, and on the Unblock button. (See screenshot below) NOTE: If you...

How to Create a "Log Off" Shortcut in Windows This will show you how to create or download a Log Off user account shortcut. You can also Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu this shortcut, or move where you like for easy use.If you would also like to create a keyboard shortcut key to use to open this shortcut with, then see: How to Create a Keyboard Shortcut for a Program EXAMPLE: Log on screen NOTE: When you log off your user account, you will be taken to the log on screen. If you have more than one user account, then you will see all user icons to select one first. To Download the "Log Off" Shortcut 1. Click on the download button below to download the Log_Off.zip file...

How to Manually Sync Your Offline Files in Windows 7 and Windows 8 When you make a network file, or all files in a network folder, available offline, Windows creates a copy of the file or folder on your computer. This is called an offline file. The next time you disconnect from the network, you'll still be able to open, modify, and save the file the same way you would if you were still connected. And when you do connect to the network again, Windows will automatically sync the offline file on your computer with the corresponding file on the network for the latest changes. When you are connected to the network, this tutorial will show you how to also manually sync your offline files whenever you like to have the latest versions of...

How to Create an Internet Explorer Content Advisor Shortcut Content Advisor is a tool for controlling the types of content that your computer can access on the Internet in Internet Explorer. After you turn on Content Advisor, only rated content that meets or exceeds your criteria can be viewed. You can adjust the settings to suit your preferences. This tutorial will show you how to create or download a Content Advisor settings shortcut for IE7, IE8, IE9, IE10, and IE11 in Windows. If you have Content Advisor enabled, then you will need to enter your supervisor password in the box below when you use this shortcut before you will be able to change the Internet Explorer Content Advisor settings. If you do not have Content Advisor...

How to Use Classic Icons or Thumbnail Previews with ALT+TAB Keyboard Shortcut Normally, you could press and hold right Alt key, press left Alt+Tab keys, tap Tab key to select a window, and release right Alt key to switch to the window in Classic Windows Switcher. This will show you how to ether have classic icons or the default thumbnails previews of opened windows and programs always displayed when you use the ALT+TAB keyboard shortcut in Windows 7 or Vista.When your press ALT+TAB, press the TAB key to cycle through the open windows and programs. The selected item (icon or thumbail preview) is what will be displayed on the desktop when you release the keys. EXAMPLE: ALT+TAB with Classic Icons or Thumbnail Previews Using a REG...

How to Use Aero Snap to Snap a Window to a Screen Side in Windows 7 This will show you how to use Aero Snap to snap a window to the side to fill the left or right half of the desktop screen by using Drag and Drop in Windows 7. KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS: NOTE: On multiple monitors, continually pressing a keyboard shortcut combination below will have the active window snap to the side and scroll in the direction of the arrow key through multiple monitor screens. ( = Windows-key, RA = Right Arrow, LA = Left Arrow, UA = Up Arrow, DA = Down Arrow) On a Single Display + LA = Snap the current active window to the left side of the screen, or unsnap a window that is snapped to the right side of the screen. + RA = Snap the current active...

This is what you will need: Notepad or Notepad++ Copy of the original Aero folder + aero.theme file from the Themes folder (C:\Windows\Resources\Themes) This is how: 1. First come up with a name for the theme 2. Now edit the folder name, the theme file name and the aero.msstyles.mui file name in the En-Us folder. (So they all match like: SG9Designs/SG9Designs.msstyles and SG9Designs/En-Us/SG9Designs.msstyles.mui) 3. Open the name.theme file with Notepad NOTE: I've marked out in red below what you need to change to change the name. ; Copyright © Microsoft Corp. [Theme] ; Windows 7 - IDS_THEME_DISPLAYNAME_AERO DisplayName= SG9 DESIGNS (the name showed in the personalization menu) SetLogonBackground=0 ; Computer -...

How to Change Your "Computer Description" in Windows 7 and Windows 8 The computer description is a short explanation of the computer. This tutorial will show you how to change your computer description to what you want in Windows 7 and Windows 8. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to change the computer description. The Computer description is not the same thing as the computer name (Windows 7) or PC name (Windows 8). The Server service needs to be set to Started and Automatic to be able to change the computer description. It is set this way by default in Windows. EXAMPLE: Computer Description in System NOTE: This will be under the Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings section in System from the...

How to Create a "Game Controllers" Shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8 The "Game Controllers" settings help you configure the game controllers installed on your computer. This tutorial will help show you how to create or download a Games Controllers settings shortcut that you can use or pin where you like in Windows 7 and Windows 8. EXAMPLE: Games Controllers NOTE: Your listed game controller will depend on what you have installed. To Download "Game Controllers" Shortcut 1. Click/tap on the download button below to download the Games_Controllers.zip file. http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=48969&stc=1&d=1264051930 2. Save the .zip file to your desktop. 3. Open the .zip file, and extract (drag and drop) the...

How to Rename a File and Folder from the Command Prompt This will show you how to rename a file and folder using the REN or RENAME command from within a command prompt. This can be handy if you cannot rename the file or folder normally. Normally you would just right click on the file or folder, click on Rename, and type in a new name for it.While you can run this command in a non-elevated or elevated command prompt, you would get the best results using a elevated command prompt. EXAMPLE: REN and RENAME Command NOTE: You can use either the REN or RENAME command in the command prompt. They are the same command. To Rename a File from the Command Prompt 1. To Use a Elevated Command Prompt in Windows A) Make sure that the file is...

How to Create a HomeGroup Settings Shortcut in Windows 7 This will show you how to create or download a Windows 7 HomeGroup Settings shortcut that opens to the Homegroup settings window. You can also Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu this shortcut, or move where you like for easy use. EXAMPLE: HomeGroup Settings Download the "HomeGroup Settings" Shortcut 1. Click on the Download button below to download the file below. HomeGroup.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47688&stc=1&d=1263547478 2. Click on Save, and save the .zip file to the desktop. 3. Open the .zip file and extract the HomeGroup shortcut to the desktop. 4. Right click on the HomeGroup shortcut, and click on Properties, General tab...

How to Create a "Administrative Tools" Shortcut in Windows 7 This will show you how to create or download a Windows 7 Administrative Tools shortcut. If you would like to pin a folder to the taskbar to have Administrative Tools expand on the taskbar instead, then you can pin this folder below to the taskbar: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools EXAMPLE: Administrative Tools NOTE: What shortcuts you have available in Administrative Tools will vary depending on what Windows 7 edition you have installed. To Download the "Administrative Tools" Shortcut 1. Click on the download button below to download the file below. Administrative_Tools.zip...

How to Download and Use Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool This will show you how to open and use the Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) to manually run scans for and automatically remove malicious software in XP, Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. For more information and FAQs about the Malicious Software Removal Tool, please read: Malicious Software Removal Tool | Protect Your Computer The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool helps remove specific, prevalent malicious software from computers that are running Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 The Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool is normally installed and updated on the second...

How to Set Game Restrictions in Windows 7 Parental Controls Using Parental Controls, you can control access to games, choose an age-rating level, choose the types of content you want to block, and decide whether you want to allow or block unrated or specific games for standard user accounts.Parental Controls can be set to block most games. However, if your computer doesn't recognize a game, it won't be blocked by Parental Controls. If you discover an unblocked game, you can manually add the game to the list of blocked specific programs in Parental Controls instead. Here's How: 1. Open the Control Panel (All Items view), and click on Parental Controls. 2. If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes. 3. In the left pane, click on the...

How to Create a "Region and Language" Shortcut in Windows 7 This will show you how to create or download a Region and Language shortcut that opens to either the Formats, Location, Keyboards and Languages, and Administrative tabs in the Region and Language window. You can also Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu this shortcut, or move where you like for easy use. EXAMPLE: Region and Language NOTE: This is "Region and Language" opened to either the Formats, Location, Keyboards and Languages, and Administrative tabs. To Download a "Region and Language" Shortcut 1. Region and Language Formats Tab Shortcut A) Click on the download button below to download the file below. Region_and_Language_Formats.zip...

How to Create a "Windows CardSpace" Shortcut in Windows 7 This will show you how to create or download a Windows CardSpace 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.Microsoft Windows CardSpace is a system for creating relationships with websites and online services. Windows CardSpace provides a consistent way for: Sites to request information from you. You to review the identity of a site. You to manage your information by using Information Cards. You to review card information before you send it. Windows CardSpace can replace the user names and passwords that you use to register with and log on to websites and online services. When you visit a...