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How to Add the Run command Button to the Windows 7 Start Menu Through the Start Menu 1. Open the Start Menu. 2. Right Click on a empty space on the Start Menu and select Properties. 3. Click on the Start Menu Tab and click on Customize. 4. Tick the Run Command and OK. 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 User Configuration, Administrative Templates and Start Menu and Taskbar. (See screenshot below) 3. In the right pane, right click on Add the Run command to the Start Menu and click on Edit. 4. To Add Search Internet Link to Start Menu...

How to Change Currency Format in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This tutorial will show you how to change the regional currency format to how you want it to display in Windows 7 and Windows 8. Here's How: 1. Open the Control Panel (icons view) in Windows 7 or Windows 8, and click on the Region and Language (Windows 7) or Region (Windows 8) icon. 2. Under the Formats tab, select the format regional language that you want to use. (See screenshot below step 3) 3. Click/tap on the Additional Settings button. (See screenshot below) 4. Click on the Currency tab, and change the currency formats to how you want them displayed. (See screenshot below) 5. When finished, click/tap on OK. (See screenshot above) 6. Click/tap on OK. (See...

How to Workaround the Wireless Connection Issue in Standby This is for the people that like have experienced problems with Wireless Connections not being dropped correctly when in standby. So I thought of a way to make sure that the Wireless Adapter would drop the connection before the standby and bring it up after (so that the standby would not be made too long or the startup too long either) so this is a workaround until MS or someone else will provide a solution to this messThis might make your your time to standby or hibernation and wake-up time a little longer (since we are disabling a piece of hardware and re-enabling it at startup). Also you must initiate the stand-by/Hibernation as a part of the administrator group (if you...

How to Change or Restore Default Windows 7 Desktop Icons 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 restore or change the default icon for the Computer, User's Files (user-name Folder), Network, and Recycle Bin desktop icons and all other locations in Windows 7. Removable drives do not use or have a Recycyle Bin. Files deleted from removable drives are permanently deleted instead. Here's How: 1. Right click on a empty area of the desktop and click on Personalize. (See screenshot below) 2. Click on the Change desktop icons...

How to Open Windows PowerShell ISE in Windows 7 Windows PowerShell is a command-line shell and scripting environment program included in Windows 7 that brings the power of the .NET Framework to command-line users and script writers to help IT professionals and power users control and automate the administration of the Windows operating system and applications that run on Windows. It introduces a number of powerful new concepts that enables you to extend the knowledge you have gained and the scripts you have created within the Windows Command Prompt and Windows Script Host environments. The Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE) is a host application that enables you to write, run, and test scripts and modules in...

How to Create a "Games Explorer" Shortcut in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 This tutorial will show you how to create or download a Games Explorer shortcut instead of one to the hidden C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Games folder in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. The Games folder is a central repository for games on your computer that also offers game updates, statistics, news feeds, WEI requirements, and more. For more information about the Games Explorer folder, see: Explore the features: Games Explorer Typing shell:games in the Start Menu search box and pressing enter will also open the Games Explorer folder. You can also add or remove the Games Explorer folder from the Start Menu (Vista/Windows 7)...

How to Change Count of Flashes for Activated Window on Taskbar This tutorial will show you how to change the number of flashes the taskbar buttons make to notify you when a Window/program (such as when an Antivirus program is finished scanning) is activated in the background in Windows 7 and Windows 8. Microsoft has made changes to this since Build 7000 (notably Build 7048). They have changed the flashing animation curve to make it more noticeable ( from a sine wave to a sawtooth wave). They also implemented a bolder orange color and changed the default flash count from 3 to 7 appropriately. Here's How: 1) Type regedit in your start menu search bar and open up the Registry Editor. 2) Navigate to...

How to Change the Screen Refresh Rate in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This tutorial will show you how to change the screen refresh rate for you monitor to the Hertz rate you want for it in Windows 7 and Windows 8. The refresh rate is the Hertz frequency at which the screen is redrawn. A flickering monitor can contribute to eyestrain and headaches. Increasing the screen refresh rate to at least 75 hertz for CRT monitors and 60 hertz for LCD monitors while using the native resolution will generally produce less flicker and strain on your eyes. The available rate and resolution options are based on the video adapter and it's driver, and of course your monitor and it's drivers (if available). Windows does not allow for each user to have...

How to Change the Windows 7 Log On Screen Text Shadow This will show you how to have dark, the default light, or no text or button shadow in the Windows 7 log on screen. This can be helpful if you changed your log on screen background to a darker or lighter image. The log on screen includes the Welcome, Shutdown, Lock Computer, Switch User, Ctrl+Alt+Del Security Screen, Log on, and Log off screens. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial. Credit to Rafael Rivera for finding the registry locations for this. Here's How: 1. For the Default Log On Screen Text NOTE: The default log on screen text has lighter text shadow. A) Click on the Download button below to download the...

How to Create a "Manage Wireless Networks" Shortcut This will show you how to create or download a Manage Wireless Networks shortcut to open directly to that window in Windows 7. You can also Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu this shortcut, or move where you like for easy use.If you have a laptop, you can see a list of available wireless networks in Manage Wireless Networks, and then connect to one of those networks, no matter where you are. The wireless networks appear only if your computer (laptop or desktop) has a wireless network adapter and driver installed and the adapter is enabled. EXAMPLE: Manage Wireless Networks To Download the "Manage Wireless Networks" Shortcut 1. Click on the Download button below to download the...

Create an "Advanced System Properties" Shortcut in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 In Advanced System Settings, you have the option to set the Visual effects performance, User Profiles, and Startup and Recovery settings. This tutorial will show you how to create or download a Advanced System Settings shortcut that opens directly to the Advanced tab in System Properties in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. You must be logged on as an administrator to make changes to the settings using this shortcut. EXAMPLE: Advanced System Properties To Download an "Advanced System Properties" Shortcut 1. Click on the Download button below to download the file below. Advanced_System_Settings.zip...

How to Set Mouse Pointer to Automatically Move to Default Button in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This tutorial will show you how to set the mouse pointer to automatically move (snap) to the default button in a pop-up dialog box to make it easier to select in Windows 7 and Windows 8. To Turn "Snap To" On or Off in Mouse Properties 1. Open the Control Panel (icons view) in Windows 7 or Windows 8. 2. Click/tap on the Mouse icon. 3. Click/tap on the Pointer Options tab. (See screenshot below) 4. To Turn Snap To On A) Check the Automatically move pointer to the default button in a dialog box button, and click/tap on OK. (See screenshot above) 5. To Turn Snap To Off NOTE: This is the default setting. A) Uncheck the Automatically move...

How to Upload to Windows Live SkyDrive from Windows 7 Desktop If you have a windows live account then you'll love this! If you don't, get one, the free 25GB is amazing :D I'll show you how to set up your PC to upload your files directly to Windows SkyDrive through the 'send to' context menu.SkyDrive will soon be called OneDrive instead. OneDrive for Everything in Your Life | OneDrive Blog 1. Firstly you'll need the free starter edition of Gladinet cloud Desktop 2. When it's finished downloading, install it. You'll see that it's added a new network location in Computer NOTE: During installation, please use a drive letter towards the end of the alphabet. 3. Double click the new entry and you can set up SkyDrive 4. As...

How to Add or Remove "Disk Cleanup" from Properties Page of a Drive in Windows This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Disk Cleanup button in the properties page of hard drives in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. EXAMPLE: Disk Cleanup Button NOTE: This is the with the Disk Cleanup button displayed by default and removed. Here's How: 1. To Remove "Disk Cleanup" button from Drive Properties A) Set the Recycle Bin to permanently delete files for the hard drive that you want to add the Disk Cleanup button back to. (See screenshot below) NOTE: Select (dot) Don't move files to the Recycle Bin. Remove files immediately when deleted., then click on OK. B) Go to step 3. 2. To Add Disk Cleanup button to Drive Properties...

How to Add Limited User Accounts to Windows Virtual PC XP Mode This will show how to add a user account with limited rights to Windows Virtual PC XP Mode.Default user account in XP Mode is XPMUser. When adding other user accounts, if you choose account type as Computer Administrator you can use this account to log in. If you want to create a Limited user account with no administrative rights, you have to add it to a group called Remote Desktop Users before being able to log in to XP Mode. Limited users not belonging to this group can't log in, instead they get an error dialog telling they have no permission every time they try to do this: Here's how to give permissions to new users: Create limited user account(s) you...

How to Create a "Restore Backup User and System Files" Shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This tutorial will show you how to create or download a Restore Backup User and System Files shortcut the opens directly to "Restore Files" in Windows 7 and Windows 8. This shortcut is the same as if you clicked on the Restore my files button in Backup and Restore. EXAMPLE: Restore Files to Restore Backup User and System Files NOTE: This is what the shortcut will open to so you can select your backup files location to restore from. To Download the "Restore Backup User and System Files" Shortcut 1. Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below. Restore_Backup_Files.zip...

How to Create a "Programs and Features" Shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8 This will show you how to create or download a Programs and Features shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8. EXAMPLE: Programs and Features To Download a "Programs and Features" Shortcut 1. Click/tap on the download button below to download the file below. Programs_and_Features.zip http://www.sevenforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=23551&stc=1&d=1250475899 2. Save the .zip file to your desktop. 3. Open the downloaded .zip file and extract the Programs and Features shortcut to the desktop. 4. Unblock the Programs and Features shortcut. (See screenshot below) NOTE: If you do not have an Unblock button under the General tab, then the shortcut is already...

How to Create a Bootable ISO from an Older ISO This small how-to covers just the fundamentals.... Extract a Boot Sector file Create a new ISO with the extracted Boot Sector file Here's how: I use UltraISO for this method, but the basics should be the same for most ISO editing software Firstly, open/run UltraISO (or similar) 1. Insert a Bootable DVD (e.g. Windows 7) Click Bootable then Extract Boot File from CD/DVD... 2. Select the drive and destination for the BIF file then click Make 3. You will be presented with the following message. Click Ok then 'Close'. 4. Browse for the files you wish to have created into a Bootable ISO. 5. Click Bootable and Load Boot File..., and browse for the file you just created. You...

How to Fix "Internet Explorer not playing audio or video files" The reason for the error is because your defaults have changed to a third party program for playing your audio and video files. 1. Click Start, select Default Programs 2. Click Set program access and computer defaults 3. Click Custom, and select Windows Media Player 4. Click OK. 5. Click Set your default programs 6. Select Windows Media Player from the list 7. Click Set this program as default 8. Click OK. Note: Also configure third-party player so that it does not takeover the media file associations again.

How to Create a Shortcut to Delete Internet Explorer Temporary Files This tutorial will show you how to create a shortcut to automatically delete Internet Explorer 8 temporary files by just a single click or delete it automatically.This will delete all cookie and temporary files that are stored in Internet explorer. Here's how: 1. Click Start and in the Start Search box, type notepad and press Enter. 2. Copy and paste the below mentioned code in the notepad. cd %homedrive%%homepath% rd /s/q locals~1\tempor~1 rd /s/q locals~1\temp\tempor~1 rd /s/q cookies rd /s/q temp\cookies rd /s/q locals~1\history rd /s/q locals~1\temp\history rd /s/q recent md recent rd /s/q locals~1\temp md locals~1\temp " 3. Save the notepad on your...