What don't you like about Windows 7?

[Brink]

Perhaps a more experienced/senior member could write a generic tutorial about it (Starting A Program With A Different Priority).

Hello Lehnerus,

How does this work for you?

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/83441-priority-level-add-remove-set-context-menu.html

 

[lehnerus2000]

Fantastic Brink!

Perhaps a more experienced/senior member could write a generic tutorial about it (Starting A Program With A Different Priority).

Hello Lehnerus,

How does this work for you?

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/83441-priority-level-add-remove-set-context-menu.html

That is excellent work (better than my idea about using a batch file)!

I have discovered that you can start multiple programs using a batch file.
If those programs require Admin rights, you can just set the batch file to "Run as Administrator" and all the programs appear to run as Admin, without having to authorise each one individually.

My monitor programs all require Admin rights to run correctly and the batch file I created starts them with Admin rights. Unfortunately I can't run it using the "Startup" folder.

It should be possible to create a batch file which combines Priority level with Admin rights.

Once again, excellent work (I have clicked your Rep button).

 

[Barman58]

Hello Lehnerus,

It is possible to run a program at startup (either machine or user) in Admin mode without the UAC prompt by the use of the task scheduler. This would I think do what you want.

I'm sure that Shawn has written a tutorial for this (It's early here and my brain is in start-up mode so cannot find it at the moment ), if you check out the tutorial section I'm sure there is something there.

You could also use this method to start each of your programs with more control as to when they start (adding delays or conditions)

Hope this helps

 

[lehnerus2000]

Thanks Barman58

Hello Lehnerus,

It is possible to run a program at startup (either machine or user) in Admin mode without the UAC prompt by the use of the task scheduler. This would I think do what you want.

I'm sure that Shawn has written a tutorial for this (It's early here and my brain is in start-up mode so cannot find it at the moment ), if you check out the tutorial section I'm sure there is something there.

You could also use this method to start each of your programs with more control as to when they start (adding delays or conditions)

Hope this helps

I recall reading something about that on another blog.
I did try following their suggestions but I couldn't get it to work correctly (in build 7100).

I haven't been able to perfect using the Task Scheduler to do stuff for me.
I normally put my PC to "Sleep", instead of leaving it running or shutting it down.
I had to create a task to run my AV program.
I discovered that I needed to run a task, before my AV task, to wake the PC up.
That task is supposed to terminate after 2hrs but it doesn't (It worked properly in build 7100 so maybe my install is dodgy or I have screwed up the settings).

I also discovered that some of my programs were adding tasks, which weren't being removed when they were updated or deleted.

 

[logicearth]

You should be careful changing the priority level of processes. It can have a severe negative draw back. Only change the priority above normal on a select few processes. And never use realtime priority level the computer can become really unusable very quickly. The mouse for example must have access to the CPU now and then, the realtime priority level can conflict with that.

 

[mickyjim]

No problems with win 7 except bill gates gets a few more bucks in his pocket

 

[Barman58]

The task scheduler in Windows 7 is a very powerful tool and is used by Microsoft themselves for many of the system control operations for keeping the system operating.

Unfortunately, this power does bring with it a certain complexity, I have had some success with it's use but would always try other methods if at all possible, first.

The same applies to the Powershell that is supplied with the higher SKU's - the reason that so many command line programs are still available - which allows a sysadmin to script virtually anything they can desire.

There are specialist forums and blogs for it's use on the net - It may be worthwhile having a search around as many provide code snippets for free to perform many tasks

 

[lehnerus2000]

People should be cautious

You should be careful changing the priority level of processes. It can have a severe negative draw back. Only change the priority above normal on a select few processes. And never use realtime priority level the computer can become really unusable very quickly. The mouse for example must have access to the CPU now and then, the realtime priority level can conflict with that.

Agreed.
Remember to Backup your system, BEFORE messing around with "Advanced" settings, in case of disaster.

 

[The Apathetic]

Not being able to manually arrange icons, has any1 figured out a way yet?

 

[Brink]

Hello Lehnerus,

It is possible to run a program at startup (either machine or user) in Admin mode without the UAC prompt by the use of the task scheduler. This would I think do what you want.

I'm sure that Shawn has written a tutorial for this (It's early here and my brain is in start-up mode so cannot find it at the moment ), if you check out the tutorial section I'm sure there is something there.

You could also use this method to start each of your programs with more control as to when they start (adding delays or conditions)

Hope this helps

Yep.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/67503-task-create-run-program-startup-log.html

 

[lehnerus2000]

You are a champion!

Hello Lehnerus,

It is possible to run a program at startup (either machine or user) in Admin mode without the UAC prompt by the use of the task scheduler. This would I think do what you want.

I'm sure that Shawn has written a tutorial for this (It's early here and my brain is in start-up mode so cannot find it at the moment ), if you check out the tutorial section I'm sure there is something there.

You could also use this method to start each of your programs with more control as to when they start (adding delays or conditions)

Hope this helps

Yep.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/67503-task-create-run-program-startup-log.html

Thanks yet again Brink!

I'll check it out right now and add it to my "Help" bookmarks.

 

[Brink]

You're welcome.

 

[lehnerus2000]

Fonts Folder Weirdness

I discovered that Windows Explorer doesn't actually show you the files that are in your Fonts folder (on my PC anyway).
A couple of months ago I copied the extra fonts that I have in XP, to Windows 7 (files copied using FreeCommander).
Recently, I checked the Fonts folder (via the Control Panel) and I noticed that most of my fonts seemed to be missing. :shock:
I used Windows Explorer to check the folder, with the same result, then I opened the Command Prompt, did a "dir" on the folder and the "missing" fonts (plus some text files) were all listed!

Some programs were able to use the unlisted fonts, but others weren't (e.g. Word)!
I had to use the "install Font" procedure before Word would acknowledge their existence.

It seems that anything that isn't a font file, isn't detected by Windows Explorer. :shock:
This seems to indicate that malware could be installed in the Fonts folder and it would be invisible (if you tried to locate it using Windows Explorer).

This may just be a glitch on my PC.

 

[kucing13]

Not being able to manually arrange icons, has any1 figured out a way yet?

you can,right click and unchecked auto arrange

 

[A Guy]

The long scroll all programs menu. I'd rather it expand horizontally like XP. A Guy

 

[kucing13]

The long scroll all programs menu. I'd rather it expand horizontally like XP. A Guy

i agree with you Guy. they intend to make it neat by not expanding but it makes me hard to scroll to find my program. I haven't try classic shell though

 

[logicearth]

They are not hidden. When entering the Font folder an extension for explorer is used. It is a font viewer not a folder viewer when it enters this mode. Similar to the Game Explorer. People asked for a font manager built into Windows, well there you go. That is what it is.

I discovered that Windows Explorer doesn't actually show you the files that are in your Fonts folder (on my PC anyway).
A couple of months ago I copied the extra fonts that I have in XP, to Windows 7 (files copied using FreeCommander).
Recently, I checked the Fonts folder (via the Control Panel) and I noticed that most of my fonts seemed to be missing. :shock:
I used Windows Explorer to check the folder, with the same result, then I opened the Command Prompt, did a "dir" on the folder and the "missing" fonts (plus some text files) were all listed!

Some programs were able to use the unlisted fonts, but others weren't (e.g. Word)!
I had to use the "install Font" procedure before Word would acknowledge their existence.

It seems that anything that isn't a font file, isn't detected by Windows Explorer. :shock:
This seems to indicate that malware could be installed in the Fonts folder and it would be invisible (if you tried to locate it using Windows Explorer).

This may just be a glitch on my PC.

 

[lehnerus2000]

Thanks logicearth

They are not hidden. When entering the Font folder an extension for explorer is used. It is a font viewer not a folder viewer when it enters this mode. Similar to the Game Explorer. People asked for a font manager built into Windows, well there you go. That is what it is.

I discovered that Windows Explorer doesn't actually show you the files that are in your Fonts folder (on my PC anyway).
A couple of months ago I copied the extra fonts that I have in XP, to Windows 7 (files copied using FreeCommander).
Recently, I checked the Fonts folder (via the Control Panel) and I noticed that most of my fonts seemed to be missing. :shock:
I used Windows Explorer to check the folder, with the same result, then I opened the Command Prompt, did a "dir" on the folder and the "missing" fonts (plus some text files) were all listed!

Some programs were able to use the unlisted fonts, but others weren't (e.g. Word)!
I had to use the "install Font" procedure before Word would acknowledge their existence.

It seems that anything that isn't a font file, isn't detected by Windows Explorer. :shock:
This seems to indicate that malware could be installed in the Fonts folder and it would be invisible (if you tried to locate it using Windows Explorer).

This may just be a glitch on my PC.

Thanks for that info logicearth.

I feel that Windows Explorer should show you the files that are present and the Control Panel should use the Font Manager.

 

[WindowsStar]

I discovered that Windows Explorer doesn't actually show you the files that are in your Fonts folder (on my PC anyway).
A couple of months ago I copied the extra fonts that I have in XP, to Windows 7 (files copied using FreeCommander).

You should not use anything other than "Windows Explorer" to copy fonts into the Fonts folder. Fonts have to be installed. Just copying them into the folder does not install them or make them available to every application.

Recently, I checked the Fonts folder (via the Control Panel) and I noticed that most of my fonts seemed to be missing. :shock:
I used Windows Explorer to check the folder, with the same result, then I opened the Command Prompt, did a "dir" on the folder and the "missing" fonts (plus some text files) were all listed!

This is normal. Fonts are protected so they don't get deleted and/or if they are not completely compatible they don't list in some places.

Some programs were able to use the unlisted fonts, but others weren't (e.g. Word)!
I had to use the "install Font" procedure before Word would acknowledge their existence.

This is why you need to use "Windows Explorer"

 

[Brian6121990]

What i really don't like about Windows 7 is that....its too simple LOL
It makes vista look like a turtle and XP for noobs. lol (No offense to XP fans)