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AUTOCHK Initiation Countdown Time - Change

How to Change AUTOCHK Initiation Countdown Time in Windows 7 and Windows 8

This will show you how to change the AUTOCHK initiation countdown time to how many seconds you would like to have for the To skip disk checking, press and key within 10 second(s) option for a scheduled chkdsk at boot.

Author: Brink

Comments 11

Last Activity: 27 Aug 2015
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Brink

Power Plan - Select

How to Select a Power Plan Scheme in Windows 7 and Windows 8

This will help show you how to select either a Balanced, Power Saver, High Performance, or Custom power plan as active for your user account in Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Author: Brink

Comments 24

Last Activity: 26 Aug 2015
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rdwray

Safe Internet Browsing

How to safely operate on the internet and stay free from malware infections

This tutorial describes two options on how to safely operate on the internet without infecting your operational system with malware

Author: whs

Comments 27

Last Activity: 24 Aug 2015
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UsernameIssues

Desktop Background Wallpaper - Change in Windows 7 Starter

How to Change Desktop Background in Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic Editions

By default the Windows 7 Starter and Windows 7 Home Basic editions do not include the Personalization features such as change desktop background and Desktop Slideshow. This will show you how to.

Author: Brink

Comments 550

Last Activity: 24 Aug 2015
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GoingNutz

Troubleshooting with System Update readiness Tool

This tutorial will show you how to resolve issue with Readiness Tool if it stuck

Author: Flavius

Comments 2

Last Activity: 23 Aug 2015
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betaupsilon

User Account Control (UAC) - Change Prompt Behavior for Standard Users

How to Change Behavior of User Account Control (UAC) Prompt for Standard Users

This tutorial will show you how to change the behavior of the User Account Control (UAC) elevation prompt for standard users in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.

Author: Brink

Comments 8

Last Activity: 20 Aug 2015
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Brink

Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) - Network

How to Enable Windows to Make and Accept a Remote Desktop Connection

This tutorial will show you how to enable Remote Desktop Connection, and to connect remotely in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.

Author: NosferatuX

Comments 178

Last Activity: 20 Aug 2015
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Satyricon

SFC /SCANNOW : Run in Command Prompt at Boot

How to Run the System File Checker in a Command Prompt at Boot

This shows how to start the PC and open a command prompt at boot so the Windows system files can be checked and repaired if possible, if the PC will not start to Windows normally.

Author: Bare Foot Kid

Comments 72

Last Activity: 18 Aug 2015
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UsernameIssues

Parental Controls - Setup and Use

How to Setup and Use Parental Controls in Windows 7

You can use Parental Controls to help manage how your children on a Standard user account use the computer. For example, you can set time limits on the hours that your children can use the computer, the types of games they can play, and the programs they can run.

Author: Brink

Comments 14

Last Activity: 17 Aug 2015
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Brink

Jump Lists - Change Number of Recent Items to Display

How to Change Number of Recent Items to Display in Jump Lists in Windows 7

This will show you how to change the number of Recent Items to display on the Start menu and taskbar pinned icon Jump Lists in Windows 7.

Author: Brink

Comments 6

Last Activity: 15 Aug 2015
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Brink

Bubbles Screen Saver - Change Settings

How to Change the "Bubbles Screen Saver" Settings in Windows 7 and Windows 8

By default the Bubbles screen saver has no settings to set in the Screen Saver Settings window in Windows 7 and Windows 8. However, you can change the Bubbles screen saver settings through the registry instead. This will show you how to.

Author: Brink

Comments 54

Last Activity: 15 Aug 2015
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Brink

Context Menu - Add Shortcuts with Icons

How to Add Shortcuts to Context Menu with Icons in Windows 7

This will show you how to add shortcuts with icons to the Windows 7 context menu, and also how to only show a shortcut when shift+right click is pressed.

Author: kintomaniac

Comments 24

Last Activity: 12 Aug 2015
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c627627

User Folders - Change Default Location

How to Change the Default Location of User Folders in Windows 7 and Windows 8

This will show you how to change (move) the default location of your account's C:\Users\(user-name) folders to another location of your choice instead in Windows 7 and Windows 8, and still have access to the user folder from the Start Menu (Windows 7 only) location.

Author: Brink

Comments 303

Last Activity: 12 Aug 2015
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Brink

Taskbar Button: Change Color of Orange Flashing Button

How to Change the Orange Flashing Taskbar Button Color in Windows 7

This tutorial will show you how to change the orange flashing taskbar button color in Windows 7. You could use it to change to other states also.

Author: Bongo

Comments 7

Last Activity: 11 Aug 2015
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MrMii Win 7

"Open File Location" - Add or Remove from Context Menu

How to Add or Remove "Open File Location" and "Open Folder Location" from the Context Menu

This will show you how to add or remove "Open File Location" and "Open Folder Location" from the context menu for all users in Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Author: Brink

Comments 8

Last Activity: 09 Aug 2015
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Brink

Menu Show Delay Time

How to Speed up Menu Show Delay Time in XP, Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8

This will show you how to change the amount of time it takes for a menu to pop, fade, or slide open when you hover the mouse pointer over it in XP, Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.

Author: Brink

Comments 39

Last Activity: 08 Aug 2015
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Brink

Windows Live Mail - Export and Import Email Messages

How to Export and Import Email Messages in Windows Live Mail

This will show you how to export (backup) and import (restore) all or select message folders that contain your email messages, or only single email messages in Windows Live Mail.

Author: Brink

Comments 40

Last Activity: 08 Aug 2015
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Brink