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How to Install Windows 7 to a Partition Ahead of Installed XP

This shows how to create a partition so that Windows 7 can be installed to the first position on the Hard Disk Drive / Solid State Drive ahead of an existing installation of Windows XP so the older Operating System can be removed at a later time.

Author: Bare Foot Kid

Comments 1

Last Activity: 05 Dec 2010
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Bare Foot Kid

Recycle Bin Icon - Allow or Prevent to Display

How to Allow or Prevent the Windows 7 Recycle Bin Icon to Display

This will show you how to allow or prevent the Windows 7 Recycle Bin icon to display from the desktop, Windows Explorer, programs that use Windows Explorer, and the File - Open menu bar window for all users on the computer.

Author: Brink

Comments 12

Last Activity: 04 Dec 2010
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Brink

Homegroup - Change File and Folder Sharing Settings

How to Change Windows 7 Homegroup File and Folder Sharing Settings

When you create or join a homegroup, you select the libraries and printers you want to share with other people in the homegroup. This will show you how to allow or prevent specific files and folders from being shared with the homegroup.

Author: Brink

Comments 2

Last Activity: 02 Dec 2010
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Brink

Taskbar Thumbnail Previews - Save

How to Enable or Disable "Save Taskbar Thumbnail Previews" in Windows 7 and Windows 8

This will show you how to enable or disable having taskbar thumbnail previews saved to a cache in Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Author: Brink

Comments 0

Last Activity: 30 Nov 2010
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Brink

Folder Template - Change

How to Change a Folder Template in Windows 7

This will show you how to change a folder template in Windows Explorer to have it optimized as either a General Items, Documents, Pictures, Music, or Videos folder in Windows 7.

Author: Brink

Comments 36

Last Activity: 29 Nov 2010
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nabilalk

Animations in the Taskbar and Start Menu - Enable or Disable

How to Enable or Disable Animations in the Taskbar and Start Menu of Windows 7

This will show you how to enable or disable Windows 7 from displaying animations in the taskbar and Start Menu, including taskbar thumbnail preview animations.

Author: Brink

Comments 0

Last Activity: 28 Nov 2010
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Brink

Show Translucent Selection Rectangle

How to Turn On or Off "Translucent Selection Rectangle" in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8

This will show you how to turn the translucent selection rectangle on or off for only on your desktop using different options in Windows 7 and Vista.

Author: Brink

Comments 2

Last Activity: 27 Nov 2010
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Brink

Smooth Edges of Screen Fonts - Enable or Disable

How to Enable or Disable "Smooth Edges of Screen Fonts" in Windows

This will show you how to enable or disable Smooth Edges of screen fonts using different options in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.

Author: Brink

Comments 0

Last Activity: 27 Nov 2010
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Brink

Desktop Icon Labels - Turn Drop Shadows On or Off

How to Turn Drop Shadows On or Off for Desktop Icons in Windows

This will show you how to turn Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop on or off using different options in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.

Author: Brink

Comments 0

Last Activity: 27 Nov 2010
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Brink

Windows PowerShell

How to Open Windows PowerShell 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. This tutorial will show you how to open the Windows PowerShell command prompt.

Author: Brink

Comments 2

Last Activity: 25 Nov 2010
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Brink

Internet Explorer - Download Speed and Time

How to See Download Speed and Time in Download Manager of IE9 and IE10

This tutorial will show you how to see the download speed in KB/sec, MB/sec, and percentage completed, and estimated time left for a download in the download manager of IE9 and IE10.

Author: Brink

Comments 4

Last Activity: 23 Nov 2010
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stevethenerd

Wireless Network - Remove

How to Remove a Wireless Network in Windows 7

This short tutorial will show you how to remove a wireless network from the Network and Sharing Center.

Author: Orbital Shark

Comments 1

Last Activity: 20 Nov 2010
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brianzion

UAC - Require a Password for Administrator

How to Configure UAC to Require a Password for Administrator

This tutorial will show you how to configure the UAC to require a password each and everytime it prompts the administrator account.

Author: not so gray matter

Comments 3

Last Activity: 16 Nov 2010
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Packet

Aero - Enable Slow Motion Effect

How to Enable Slow Motion Effect with Aero in Windows 7

This will show you how to minimize windows, close windows, or Flip 3D windows in slow motion.

Author: limneos

Comments 15

Last Activity: 15 Nov 2010
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acf0916

Help Experience Improvement Program - Join or Unjoin

How to Join or Unjoin Help Experience Improvement Program in Windows 7

This will show you how to join or unjoin the Help Experience Improvement Program in Windows 7.

Author: Brink

Comments 4

Last Activity: 15 Nov 2010
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Brink

Customer Experience Improvement Program - Join or Unjoin

Join or Unjoin Customer Experience Improvement Program in Windows 7 and Windows 8

This will show you how to join or unjoin the Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP) in Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Author: Brink

Comments 0

Last Activity: 14 Nov 2010
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Brink

Dual Boot : Create Partitions Using PWBD

Create a Dual Boot : Using the Free Partition Wizard Bootable Disk

This will show how to create a partition(s) in front of an existing Windows installation so that it will be in the first position on the Hard Disk Drive, so that it will be easier to remove the earlier Windows installation if / when the need arises.

Author: Bare Foot Kid

Comments 15

Last Activity: 14 Nov 2010
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Bare Foot Kid