Windows 7 -Tips Tricks n Hacks

How To Fix svchost.exe Constant High CPU Usage & Speed up your computer

2011-11-11T11:16:00.001-08:00

svchost provides a shared service process on Windows computers allowing a number of services to run under it in-order to reduce resource consumption, while this approach is smart saving system resources this makes diagnosing and rectifying issues tough as you need to dig out the exact service running under svchost.exe process causing issues.

One of the most common issue with svchost.exe is it consuming constant high CPU usage in background, the same issue occurred on my computer where svchost.exe was constantly using 40% processor cycles in computer idle position on my 4 Core CPU. The solution to this involved identifying the culprit service running behind this process and disabling it as demonstrated after the jump.

svchost.exe is a generic host process name for services that run from dynamic-link libraries and any one of these underlying dll's/services can be the cause of constant background CPU usage, here is how to identify the problematic service and disabling it on Microsoft Windows 7:

Open "Windows Task Manager" (CTRL+SHIFT+ESC) and switch to "Performance" tab.
Now, click the "Resource Monitor" button.

Switch to "CPU" tab in "Resource Monitor" and click svchost.exe row, As we can see the bottom pane now shows "UPnP Device Host" eating-up CPU cycles in this case.

We can now right-click the service and stop it from here only or launch services.msc mmc panel to disable it all together.

As you can see now the CPU usage is now back to normal.

Source : http://megaleecher.net/svchost.exe

Toddler Trap - Locking Keyboard & Mouse for Cleaning or Or Preventing Toddlers From Messing Your PC

2011-11-11T04:58:00.001-08:00

Cleaning keyboards with the PC on will lead to funny things happening on the screen which sometime result in horrifying disasters like getting your most important files deleted etc. Then getting your computer keyboard and mouse locked is a much needed functionality while cleaning it or when you have toddlers around your computer.

ToddlerTrap

Here comes a free portable utility called Toddler Trap that lets you achieve this functionality with ease, just launch the small application and it will take focus negating any keystrokes and mouse movements.

Once activated the only action you can take with your keyboard or mouse is to close the application using the X button.

Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/?l498kntgyhnpg05

If you experience any problem installing it or have any queries do reply back via the comments.

BlueStacks - Run Android Apps on Windows PC

2011-11-11T04:22:00.001-08:00

The application eco-system of Google's mobile operating-system Android is increasing everyday, to take advantage of this ever-increasing application, base virtualization on platforms like Windows OS is already getting attention. To get things moving, a new software application for Windows platform. BlueStacks is out now enabling users to run android applications on Windows computers.

BlueStacks allows users to run Android OS apps on Windows PCs with instant switching between the two. BlueStacks helps PC manufacturers to ride the Android impetus by enabling Android apps on x86-based tablets, netbooks, notebooks & Windows PCs. With the new cross convertible form factors, BlueStacks completely eliminates the need to carry two devices. The end consumer benefits from getting both Android and Windows at just one PC.

Download:

http://cdn.bluestacks.com/public/2002/BlueStacks_AppPlayer_Alpha.msi

More Power Applications Coming Soon ! Stay Tuned

Spice Up Windows 7 Taskbar with Taskbar Meters

2009-11-01T07:33:00.003-08:00

Windows 7 has one of the best features in the taskbar and we have covered how to texturize Windows 7 taskbar. Here is another simple application which can furthur spice up the taskbar with Task manager and memory meters. Taskbar Meters are incredibly simple meters that live in the Windows 7 task bar. There are two application included in the meters, one that shows CPU utilization and another that shows memory. Taskbar Meters also features jumplist, so that you can quickly open taskbar and resource monitor.

Jumplists support is available on Taskbar meters and it gives quick access to Task Manager and the Resource Monitor to determine what’s slowing down your computer.

The update frequency and percentages that determine “yellow” and “red” states are configurable.

You can pin these application to the taskbar so that you can continously monitor the memory usage and CPU usage.
Download Taskbar Meters

!!!Windows 7 [x86 and x64] 32-bit and 64-bit Direct Download Links from Microsoft !!!

2009-10-31T12:32:00.000-07:00

!!! Windows 7 [x86 and x64] 32-bit and 64-bit Direct Download Links from Microsoft !!!

October 22 was the date, when Windows 7 retail was finally launched by Microsoft but being a bit preservative, Microsoft never makes available official download links that allow retail customers to download setup installer. Inspite of all their efforts, the direct download links to download Windows 7 are leaked. The installation files of Windows 7 are hosted on msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net server owned by Digital River (the delivery partners for Vista) . The Windows 7 installation files are meant as a way of ESD (Electronic Software Distribution).

The Windows 7 setup installer package comes in 3 parts, which is an executable that starts the extraction or unpacking and installation process, plus setup1.box and setup2.box. After extracting all content to a folder named ExpandedSetup, the installation files should be the same with what contains on a DVD.

Windows 7 Direct Download Links

32-bit Windows 7 Professional x86

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http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-79643/Win7-P-Retail-en-us-x86.exe

File Size: 69.78 MB
MD5: 204D02EA3AB587B70621A7EC99B3F1B8
SHA-1: 60BA243A05261AA7A3AF9A3ADF509E8069B6E891

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http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-79643/setup1.box

File Size: 2.04 GB
MD5: D5CC1E45D6EB57B8500DBCF622F39637
SHA-1: EDAA9BA294EA7E49D4FE731E81CDD1E3C6168F51

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http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-79643/setup2.box

File Size: 137.59 MB
MD5: FAB28838A97E875D27E4E7239F42131C
SHA-1: 78D8ED22DF4FCDA102B72D41420D9854DC0DF7B4

Windows 7 Direct Download Links

64-bit Windows 7 Professional x64

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http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-79946/Win7-P-Retail-en-us-x64.exe

File Size: 75.9 MB
MD5: 73D13A1000069E372F7478CF1C426B7A
SHA-1: 6B7D87BF0BE0D3BAE4A5E4550260BDF6A5600534

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http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-79946/setup1.box

File Size: 2.66 GB
MD5: 7B29E21B7F6BC0850E65085205B5EAFE
SHA-1: 47D4131ACD1DA3A96F19244FE4D840EB18C2057C

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http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-79946/setup2.box

File Size: 160 MB
MD5: 87DCC913A7BBBFCFA2C2526C2E894F97
SHA-1: 4076CA5224D6D2E7338AB286BF31912D8404E016

Note: If you receive corrupted/incomplete files,better use a download manager like Free Download Manager to download, as the server seems to close connection once the size reaches 2 GB.

After downloading the files, simply double click on the executable, e.g. Win7-P-Retail-en-us-x86.exe to start unloading the box and to install Windows 7. Note that 3 files must be put together in the same directory. You still need a product key to activate installed Windows 7.

The 3 files doesn’t provide any bootable ISO file which you could burn to make a disc.

To make a bootable disc using the 3 downloaded files go through my Tutorial to Create and Make a Bootable Windows 7 ISO DVD from EXE plus Setup1.box and Setup2.box Files

Tutorial to Create and Make a Bootable Windows 7 ISO DVD from EXE plus Setup1.box and Setup2.box Files

To create a bootable disc from the downloaded files simply follow these steps:

* Copy all the 3 downloaded files (the .exe, setup1.box and setup2.box) in one single drive (for this tutorial, let’s assume the files are put in Drive C i.e. C:\ ).
* Right click on each of three files, select Properties, and then click on Unblock button to prevent files from unable to be accessed. Click OK when done.

# Run the exe (if on Vista on windows 7 RC or RTM or OEM run the exe as administrator by right click and select “RUN as ADMINISTRATOR”), the exe will extract the .box files and will create a new folder with name “expandedSetup” consisting Windows 7 setup files.
# Exit from Install Windows wizard dialog.
# Check for the oscdimg.exe %SystemDrive%\Windows\System32 folder. If you don’t have any such file in your System32 folder, then download it from

http://www.4shared.com/file/143692991/ae685983/oscdimg.html

and put it in %SystemDrive%\Windows\System32 folder.

* Now Open the command prompt (with administrative privileges in Vista /in XP command prompt opens with administrative privileges by default) . To open command prompt :

1. Click on Start button.
2. Locate the Command Prompt menu item (inside Accessories under All Programs).
3. Click on Command Prompt (in XP) for Vista : Right click on Command Prompt.
4. On the pop-up right click context menu, select “Run as Administrator”.

* In the command prompt run the following command:

oscdimg.exe –bC:\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot.com –u2 –h -m -lWIN_EN_DVD C:\expandedSetup\ C:\Win7.iso

If the code doesn't work use :

oscdimg -bC:\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot.com -h -u2 -m -lWIN_EN_DVD C:\expandedSetup\ C:\win7.iso

For 64-bit version if the above two commands doesn't work! use :

oscdimg.exe –bC:\expandedSetup\boot\bootsect.exe –u2 –h -m -lWIN_EN_DVD C:\expandedSetup\ C:\Win7.iso

* All work is done, a bootable ISO DVD image is created in your C:/ Drive named “Win7.iso” . Now, use any CD/DVD burning software like Nero, Ultra ISO , Alcohol 120% or any other, to burn the image in a DVD disc.

Note: – The complete tutorial assumes that all the 3 files (the .exe and Setup1.box and Setup2.box files) are put in the C Drive i.e. C:\ of your system ( as the command run from the command prompt in the last step uses the path as C:\. If you wish to put files in some different directory or folder, you need to modify the path in command you going to run in command prompt. If you are not familiar with cmd commands, I would suggest you to follow the tutorial step by step and put all 3 files in your C:\ only.

Enjoy, your genuine copy of DVD disc !!!

If any problem occurs in code, then try this code:

oscdimg -bC:\expandedSetup\boot\etfsboot.com -h -u2 -m -lWIN_EN_DVD C:\expandedSetup\ C:\win7.iso

Tutorial to extract all editions or versions(SKU) of Windows 7 from downloaded Windows 7 ISO made from EXE plus Setup1.box and Setup2.box Files

Unlike, Windows Vista, Windows 7 ISO consist of all versions within it, but is locked to install only the Professional version. To unlock this boundation , just follow the following steps:

* Download and Install Ultra ISO
* Open the generated ISO File from exe , Setup1.box and Setup2.box
* Now search for the ei.cfg file and delete it ,as show in the following ScreenShots:

# Once done, click on File > “Save as” and save the new ISO file with some new name.
# Burn the new and modified ISO using your favorite CD/DVD burning software like Nero, Power ISO or ULTRA ISO itself.
# You are done now, during installation a screen will prompt asking the version to select for installation like:

You are done now. You can install any version of Windows 7 from your downloaded Windows 7 professional files.

New Themes for Windows 7 from Microsoft

2009-10-31T12:29:00.000-07:00

The most awaited release of the year, Windows 7, is available from today (October 22nd 2009). You can do lots of customizations on Windows 7 like themes, wallpapers etc and Microsoft has released set of new themes for Windows 7. These themes are mainly of product brands and can also be said as sponsored themes. These brands include Coca-Cola, Ducati, Porsche, Gears of wars, Ferrari etc. These themes includes wallpapers of the respective brands packed in them.

You can download these themes from Microsoft Website.

Download Windows 7 Themes

Source:-Click Me

Windows 7 Tutorial Speed Up System Super Fast

2009-10-31T07:59:00.000-07:00

1.How to Windows 7 Speed Up SYstem To get started, download and install SpeedUpMyPC 2009. The installation is very straight forward – you’ll mostly click “Next” a bunch of times. SpeedUpMyPC 2009 does require the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 to be installed on your PC, but install it for you if not already there.

2.If you did need to install the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, you’ll need to reboot before the installation can complete.

3.Once your PC restarts, depending on your PC/security settings, you may get a prompt asking if you want to run SpeedUpMyPC 2009 (the screenshot below is from XP, it will look slightly different if you’re using Vista). Click Run.

The installation will now complete. Make sure the Run Uniblue SpeedUpMyPC 2009 box is checked, and click the Finish button.
If there’s an update available, you’ll be prompted to download it. Click Yes.
In the bottom right corner of the main SpeedUpMyPC 2009 window, click the Install updates button. You’ll go through a similar installation as outlined in the previous few steps, but it will be faster.
Once the “second” installation has completed (assuming there was an update to install) – SpeedUpMyPC 2009 will begin to scan your system for possible optimizations.
It’s at this point where you can decide if you wish to purchase SpeedUpMyPC 2009 based on the results of the scan. As you can see in the screenshot below, SpeedUpMyPC 2009 found over 1500 files and optimization changes to make. Click the Register now button in the bottom left corner of the main window.
If you already have an activation key, enter it in the space provided and click the Activate now button. Otherwise, click the Purchase Online button.
With SpeedUpMyPC 2009 now activated, click the Optimize all button in the bottom right corner.
Depending on the programs you have open, you may be prompted to close some of them. Save anything you may be working on, and then click the Close all and continue button.
And SpeedUpMyPC 2009 will now optimize your system.
Select the Overview tab at the top of the window, and in the left pane you’ll notice that your system performance is now optimized.
Now we’ll take a look at some of the settings. Click the System Scan tab. In the AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION AND CLEANUP section, you may want to place a check in the Perform automatic optimization and cleanup after scan so that everything happens as soon as you open SpeedUpMyPC 2009.
Now select the Cleanup tab. From here you can select which drives you want SpeedUpMyPC 2009 to scan.
Click the Files to find tab. This is a list of the files that SpeedUpMyPC 2009 will look for and clean up when it finds them.
Select the Optimization tab from the top list, and then select the Applications tab from the left list. By default, the Startup manager section will be displayed. If you’re curious about any of the programs that are set to launch at Windows startup, click the “i” button next to that program name.
Your web browser will open and take you to a page explaining what that process or program is.
Now select the Recovery center tab from the left pane of the Optimization screen. From here you can undo or ‘recover’ any of the changes taht SpeedUpMyPC 2009 makes, should you choose to do so. This is another feature that makes me recommend this software – though generally unnecessary, the ability to revert back to previous settings is a fantastic safety feature.
Finally, select the Settings tab from the top. From here you can customize exactly how you want SpeedUpMyPC 2009 to behave. The options are very straight forward, and one that I would suggest disabling is Launch SpeedUpMyPC 2009 when Windows starts. Though SpeedUpMyPC 2009 is a great tool, it doesn’t need to be run every day. Once a week or so will suffice.
windows 7 tutorial finish speed up your PC That’s it! Feel free to explore the other SpeedUpMyPC 2009 options, and enjoy having a faster PC

Credits to Original Tut writer.

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Windows 7 Tutorial Install From USB Drive

2009-10-31T07:49:00.000-07:00

This guide works 100% for Vista and Windows 7, in contrast to most of the leaders there. I have many sites / blogs that you install Vista on a USB controller, but with incomplete or not Started Guide. I also have some guides that are not “the proper use of commands in this manual. After many hours I have with this guide to 100%.

I just did this method on one of my friends machine and installed the new Windows 7 BETA. The main advantage is that by using USB drive you will be able to install Windows 7/Vista in just 15 minutes. You can also use this bootable USB drive on friend’s computer who doesn’t have a DVD optical drive.

The method is very simple and you can use without any hassles. Needless to say that your motherboard should support USB Boot feature to make use of the bootable USB drive.

Requirements:

*USB Flash Drive (Minimum 4GB)

*Windows 7 or Vista installation files.

Follow the below steps to create bootable Windows 7/Vista USB drive using which you can install Windows 7/Vista easily.

1. Plug-in your USB flash drive to USB port and move all the contents from USB drive to a safe location on your system.

2. Open Command Prompt with admin rights. Use any of the below methods to open Command Prompt with admin rights.

*Type cmd in Start menu search box and hit Ctrl+ Shift+ Enter.

*Go to Start menu > All programs > Accessories, right click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.

3. You need to know about the USB drive a little bit. Type in the following commands in the command prompt:

First type DISKPART and hit enter to see the below message.

Next type LIST DISK command and note down the Disk number (ex: Disk 1) of your USB flash drive. In the below screenshot my Flash Drive Disk no is Disk 1.

4. Next type all the below commands one by one. Here I assume that your disk drive no is “Disk 1”.If you have Disk 2 as your USB flash drive then use Disk 2.Refer the above step to confirm it.

So below are the commands you need to type and execute one by one:

SELECT DISK 1

CLEAN

CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY

SELECT PARTITION 1

ACTIVE

FORMAT FS=NTFS

(Format process may take few seconds)

ASSIGN

EXIT

Don’t close the command prompt as we need to execute one more command at the next step. Just minimize it.

5. Next insert your Windows7/Vista DVD into the optical drive and check the drive letter of the DVD drive. In this guide I will assume that your DVD drive letter is “D” and USB drive letter is “H” (open my computer to know about it).

6. Maximize the minimized Command Prompt in the 4th step.Type the following command now:

D:CD BOOT and hit enter.Where “D” is your DVD drive letter.

CD BOOT and hit enter to see the below message.

7. Type another command given below to update the USB drive with BOOTMGR compatible code.

BOOTSECT.EXE/NT60 H:

Where “H” is your USB drive letter. Once you enter the above command you will see the below message.

8. Copy your Windows 7/Vista DVD contents to the USB flash drive.

9. Your USB drive is ready to boot and install Windows 7/Vista. Only thing you need to change the boot priority at the BIOS to USB from the HDD or CD ROM drive. I won’t explain it as it’s just the matter the changing the boot priority or enabling the USB boot option in the BIOS.

Note: If you are not able to boot after following this guide means you haven’t set the BIOS priority to USB. If you got any problem in following this guide feel free to ask questions by leaving comment.

Original Tutorial By intowindows.com

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Top 12 Windows 7 Hacks You Must Know

2009-10-31T06:52:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for Windows 7 hacks, I am sure you can finds loads of them on web. What matters is, how many of them are really important. Do you think unlocking the Taskbar in Windows 7 is something very exciting? Obviously, not for the majority of users its nothing cool. Instead if you are interested in Windows 7 Hack that can help you to get rid of expiry date, remove watermark, or disable send feedback link then my article can surely help you out. I organized a set Top 12 Windows 7 Hack You Must Know. This list includes some of the handy posts on Windows 7 hacks in our blog. I have also provided the sources where you can find the hacks.

1. How to Get Windows Vista-Style Taskbar in Windows 7

It's hard to deny that Windows Vista scores high on appearance. Here's your chance to give the Windows 7 a Vista look. Just follow the steps mentioned below
Step 1: Right-click on the taskbar and choose the properties dialog. Select the small icons checkbox
Step 2: Under the taskbar buttons setting, choose combine when taskbar is full. Although it’s not pixel-perfect in accuracy, but, it’s close from a functionality point.
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2. How to Change Windows 7 Log On Screen

If you don't want the same old blue log on screen for your Windows Vista, here's what you gotta do. Go ahead with the steps below.
Step 1: Download the file - http://www.mediafire.com/?e9y3j3vme0w
Step 2: Click on Save and save the .zip file to the desktop
Step 3: Open the .zip file and extract the .reg file to the desktop
Step 4: Right click the .reg file (On Desktop) and click on Merge.
Step 5: Click on Run, and press Yes, Yes, and OK when prompted
Step 6: Save the custom .jpg image you want to use to the desktop with the name backgroundDefault.jpg
Step 7: Check to see what your primary display screen resolution is. (You can do it by right clicking on any empty space on your desktop and choose screen resolution and then actuate it with your monitor's specification.)
[NOTE: For example, mine is 1920 x 1280.]
Step 8: Open Paint, and click on the File icon (top left corner), Open, and navigate to and select the .jpg image from step 6.
[NOTE: You can open Paint by typing mspaint.exe in the Start menu search line]
Step 9: In Paint, click on Resize, dot Pixels, uncheck Maintain aspect ratio, then resize the .jpg image to the screen resolution size in step 7 (whatever be yours)
Step 10:Save the .jpg file to the desktop with the exact file name below with the screen resolution size of the image. When completed, close Paint
Step 11: In Windows Explorer, navigate to
C:\Windows\system32\oobe\info\backgrounds
Step 12: Copy and Paste the .jpg files from step 10, and from step 6 into the C:\Windows\system32\oobe\info\backgrounds folder, then close the window
Step 13: You're logon screen is now changed. You can press Ctrl+Alt+Del to test it. Click on Cancel to return to the desktop.
[NOTE: You can now delete the .reg and .zip files on the desktop if you like.]
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3. How to Unlock the Windows 7 Hidden Themes

The Windows 7 beta has a pack of hidden and locked themes. Let's see how you can unlock the hidden themes.
Step 1: Open the Explorer (Windows + E) and go to C:\Windows\winsxs
Step 2: Enter *.theme into the search field. Alternately you can use the * sign on the number block.
Step 3: You'll get the Click me prompt
Step 4: Double-click the themes ZA, US, GB, CA, AU to install them.
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4. How to Enable the Windows Aero in Windows 7

If you were looking for the best designed and most transparent Microsoft user interface then you can't escape Windpws Aero. Here's a hack to enable Windows Aero in Windows 7. But before you proceed with the steps keep a backup of your registry.
Step 1. Click on the Start Menu and type “regedit” into the search box. When the program appears click to open the regedit.exe icon.
Step 2. Locate the Key below
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsDWM
Step 3. Look to the pane on the right of the key hierarchy. Right click on the white area and select New > DWORD (32 bit) Value.
Step 4. As the value appears name it UseMachineCheck.
Step 5. Repeat and create 2 more DWORD Values, Blur and Animations
Step 6. First double-click the value just created with the UseMachineCheck and enter 0 in the Value Data box. Do the same for Values Blur and Animations. Then click OK.
Step 7. Now close the Registry Editor.
Step 8. Open the Start Menu and type “cmd” into the search box, right-click on cmd.exe when the program appears in the search results. Now, select Run as Administrator from the drop-down.
Step 9. As the Command Prompt opens type the commands below
i) Net Stop uxsms – this command will stop the Desktop Windows Manager Session Manager
ii) Net Start uxsms– this command will restart it
Step 10. Once you close the Command Prompt. Right click on the desktop and click on Personalize from the menu.
Step 11. Click on the Window Color and Appearance in the Personalization Windows Aero the Color Scheme menu.
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5. How to Enable the Quick Launch Bar in Windows 7

It is a surprising to see that the Quick Launch Bar has not been enlisted in the easy to enable list. Here's what you gotta to do to enable the Quick Launch Bar.
Step 1:Right-click on the Taskbar and select Toolbars > New Toolbar from the menu.
Step 2: Copy and paste the address provided below into the Address bar
%SystemDrive%Users%username%AppDataRoamingMicrosoftInternet Explorer
then click the arrow to the right of the Address bar to navigate to the folder.
Step 3: Select the Quick Launch folder listed and click the Select Folder button
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6. How to Remove Send Feedback link in Windows 7

The bug that troubles the window in Windows 7 is the send feedback link. This is a simple fix to get rid of this pique. Make sure you have a backup of the registry before you proceed.
Step 1: Click on the Start Menu and type “regedit” into the search box, click to open the regedit.exe icon when the program appears.
Step 2: Look for the following Key HKEY_CURRENT_USERControl PanelDesktop
Step 3: Right-click on the white space in the In the pane to the right of the key hierarchy and select New > DWORD (32 bit) Value.
Step 4: Now as the value appears name it FeedbackToolEnabled
Step 5: Double-click the value that was created with FeedbackToolEnabled and enter 0 in the Value Data box, and then click OK.
Step 6: To effect the changes Log off the computer and log on to the system.
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7. How to Start Windows Explorer from ‘My Computer’

For those who are in the habit of customizing the Windows for convenience and fun can try this out on Windows 7. With this hack you can set the indows Explorer to start from My Computer instead. This will help you to access the different hard disk drives or removable disks easily. Let's go through the steps
Step 1: navigate to Windows Explorer in the Start Menu (it’s in the Accessories folder). Then edit the properties and change the target to read:
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /root,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}
This will make the explorer open folders/drives in new Windows. To fix this see the next step
Step 2: Set the target to
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}
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8. Remove Watermark from Windows 7 beta 1 Desktop

WIndows 7 is in its beta version and you can realize it well with the lapses in the operating system. One such annoying feature with the OS is the water mark embedded in the desktop. To remove the watermark you can follow the steps below. Before beginning with the steps you need to ensure that the User Account Control is disabled.
Step 1: Click on the Start Menu> Control Panel
Step 2: Click on User Accounts. Change User Account Control Settings and adjust the slider so that it is at the bottom of the screen (Never Notify).
Step 3: Next restart the computer
Step 4: After the rebooting browse to the following directory
C:WindowsSystem32en-US
Step 5: Once you’re in the directory locate and right-click the following file
user32.dll.mui
Step 6: From the drop down menu select the properties. Click on the Security tab and click on the Advanced button at the buttom.
Step 7: In the Advanced Security Settings window click on the Owner tab and click Edit.
Step 8: Click OK to effect the changes and return to the original file Properties window.
Step 9: Under the security tab, Click Edit.
Step 10:Select Users and a checkmark to the all the checkboxes giving you full control of the file
Step 11: Rename user32.dll.mui to user32-backup.dll.mui
Step 12: Download the patched version of the files - 32 bit Download or 64 bit Download
Step 13: After the files have been downloaded extract it from the original directory
C:WindowsSystem32en-US
Step 14: Restart the computer
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9. How to Unibstall Internet Explorer for Good

This is for those users who never need to use the Internet Explorer. Just follow the steps below to uninstall IE
Step 1: Click on the Start Menu and move to the Control Panel
Step 2: Select the Programs and Features
Step 3: Click on Turn Windows features on or off link located on the left pane
Step 4: The Turn Windows features on or off window appears. Uncheck the Internet Explorer 8 and click OK
Step 5: After a couple of restarts Internet Explorer should be gone for good
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10. How to Enable Recording in Windows 7

In windows 7 the WaveMix and SterioMix are disabled by default. I'll let you the hack to activate the recording device. Here are the steps
Step 1: Right click on the speaker icon. Now look for the Recording Devices and select it.
Step 2: Now right click and select the option Show Disabled Devices
Step 3:Select the Wave Out Mix device and Enable it. Click on Set as Default Device and open up the Audacity.
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11. How to Get Rid of Windows 7 Expiry Date

Install the TimerNuke patch to remove the files associated with activation. It will disable the related services. So you can continue with the Windows 7 even after the activation timeline is over. Just download the patch and install.
Download
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12. Windows 7 Installed on a Macbook Pro

This is for the MacBook Pro users who are yet to install the Windows 7. From the sites below you can get the instructions to install the latest windows OS on MacBook Pro.
Windows 7 installation on Macbook Pro
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Enjoy the hacks. Let me know if you have some more tips to share.

GMail Drive - Use 8GB as Local Storage

2009-10-31T06:50:00.000-07:00

GMail Drive - Use 8GB as Local Storage

Information

This will show you how to utilize the GMail Drive 8GB of storage as local storage in Windows Explorer.

NOTE

Be aware that support for this tool may suspend at any time if Google decides to block its use. Also prepare to reboot your system.

Here's How:1. To get started, download the latest version of GMail Drive from viksoe.dk and install it. You’ll notice that it’s dropped an addition to your ‘Computer’ in Explorer.

2. Right click the GMail Drive in Computer an select Login As…

3.Enter your vital statistics and hit OK

Enjoy!!!

Desktop and Shutdown Tweaks Combined

2009-10-31T06:34:00.000-07:00

Desktop and Shutdown Tweaks Combined

How to Speed Up Windows 7 Desktop and Shutdown

Please use at your own risk!!!

METHOD ONE: Through a Download

Click me to Download

1. Click on Save, and save the .zip file to the desktop.

2. Open the .zip file and extract the .reg file to the desktop.

3. Right click the .reg file (On Desktop) and click on Merge.

4. Click on Run, Yes, Yes, and OK when prompted.

5. Log off and log on, or restart the computer to apply the changes.

6. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg and .zip files on the desktop if you like.

METHOD TWO: Through a registry script

Here is a registry script that you can paste into notepad and save as a .REG file. Then follow step three above.
(details are given at the end of the code to explain what each registry command does)
Please save your registry before you make these changes. To do so, type in start menu ''regedit''. Select file and export. (Name the file Full registry around 35 megs). You may also write down original settings and reset.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
 
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
"NoLowDiskSpaceChecks"=dword:00000001
"LinkResolveIgnoreLinkInfo"=dword:00000001
"NoResolveSearch"=dword:00000001
"NoResolveTrack"=dword:00000001
"NoInternetOpenWith"=dword:00000001
 
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop]
"AutoEndTasks"="1"
"HungAppTimeout"="1000"
"MenuShowDelay"="0"
"WaitToKillAppTimeout"="2000"
"LowLevelHooksTimeout"="1000"
 
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Control]
"WaitToKillServiceTimeout"="1000"
 
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control]
"WaitToKillServiceTimeout"="1000"
 
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control]
"WaitToKillServiceTimeout"="1000"
 
[HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-19\Control Panel\Desktop]
"AutoEndTasks"="1"
"HungAppTimeout"="1000"
"MenuShowDelay"="0"
"WaitToKillAppTimeout"="2000"
 
[HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-20\Control Panel\Desktop]
"AutoEndTasks"="1"
"HungAppTimeout"="1000"
"MenuShowDelay"="0"
"WaitToKillAppTimeout"="2000"
 
 
NoLowDiskSpaceChecks = Low Disk Notification 
deactivated
 
LinkResolveIgnoreLinkInfo = Determines whether Windows traces shortcuts back 
to their sources when it cannot find the target on the user's system.
 
NoResolveSearch = Prevents the system from conducting a comprehensive search 
of the target drive to resolve a shortcut.
 
NoResolveTrack = Prevents the system from using NTFS tracking features to
resolve a shortcut.
 
NoInternetOpenWith = Specifies whether to use the Microsoft Web service
for finding an application to open a file with an unhandled file association. 
 
AutoEndTasks = Specifies whether user processes end automatically when 
the user either logs off or shuts down Windows .
 
HungAppTimeout = Specifies how long the system waits for user 
processes to end after the user clicks the End Task command button in 
Task Manager. 
 
MenuShowDelay = Specifies the interval from the time the cursor is 
pointed at a menu until the menu items are displayed.
 
WaitToKillAppTimeout = Specifies how long the system waits for user 
processes to end after the user attempts to log off or to shut down 
Windows. When the time specified in this entry expires, the End 
Task dialog box appears, stating that the process did not respond. 
If the value of AutoEndTasks is 1, the system ends the process
automatically.
 
LowLevelHooksTimeout = This tweak changes the time to wait to kill 
a service, which is not responding
 
WaitToKillServiceTimeout = Determines how long the system waits 
for services to stop after notifying the service that the system is 
shutting down.

Source:-CLick me

How to Easily Change the Windows Desktop Icons Size

2009-10-31T05:23:00.000-07:00

How to Easily Change the Windows Desktop Icons Size

For those who have always wondered if you can get custom size icons on your desktop just like in your folders, there is a way! This will show you a quick and simple way to make the desktop icons smaller or larger than usual in Windows.

Option:1

Change to Custom Size

1. Get to your desktop and make sure you haven't selected any application(s) as active.
2. Hold Control () and move your mouse scroller () forward and backward to change the size. Moving the scroll button forward will make icons bigger, and moving it back will make icons smaller. Adjust the icons to your preference.

Option 2

Change to Original Size

If at any time you wish to restore the icons to one of the three preset defaults just go to the desktop and right click it selecting "View" and choosing one of the three options:

That's it!Hope I've helped, not everyone likes preset stuff, most people customize everything!

Windows 7 Activation Tools Pack

2009-10-31T03:48:00.000-07:00

Windows 7 Activation Tools Pack | 28.1 Mb
Pack of Windows 7 / Vista activators an loaders.

This pack includes:
1. Windows 7 Loader v1.7.2 (x86 & x64) by Daz
2. Vista7 Slic Loader v1.5.4 by omdhar
3. Open 7 activator by nononsence
4. Windows 7 Loader eXtreme Edition v3.117

http://hotfile.com/dl/16170176/d4c1c58/Win7-Vista_Loaders_Pack_2009.rar.html

Top 10 Windows 7 Tricks, Tips and Secrets

2009-10-31T03:34:00.000-07:00

Microsoft's seventh version of operating system - Windows 7 is waiting to hit the store shelves. Well, the
PDC attendees are already using Windows 7, rest of the Windows buffs might be working on the leaks through torrents. With so much hype, expectations from Windows 7 must be sky high, especially, after the visaster. Already the sites and blogs are flodded with tips, and tricks on Windows 7. We did our part with the coolest hacks for Windows 7. Now that there are heaps of fundas on Windows 7 on the web it's a wild-goose chase filtering the most useful tips. We worked extensively to bring you the top 10 Windows 7 tricks, tips and secret.

1. System Requirements

Well, we include this on the top of our list as most people know about the Winddows 7 system requirements, but there's a lot of fuss surrounding it. We got the genuine details of the minimum requirements for Windows 7 if you are still in a fix.
CPU: 1 GHz+ 32 or 64-Bit processor
RAM: 1 GB for 32-Bit, 2 GB for 64-Bit
GPU: 128 MB DirectX 9, WDDM 1.0 Compatible Video Card
HDD: 15 GB for 32-Bit, 20 GB for 64-Bit
Others:
DX9 Capable sound card
1024×768 or better capable screen
Keyboard + Mouse
DVD Drive
An internet connection for updates and activation.
Above all, Windows 7 is far less of a resource hungry than its predecessor Windows Vista.

2. A Welcome Gesture

Most innovative part of the latest Microsoft OS is that it supports touchscreen devices. Windows 7 incorporates a gesture-based system that allows you to navigate the desktop with a stylus or even your finger. Voila! A gesture also works with a mouse. Let me tell you in the new system a new program-specific menu that replaces the right-click context menu. Instead of using right-clicking the Taskbar icon to access the Jump List you can hold the left-click and drag upwards to smoothly get it. For more you can also click and drag down in the Internet Explorer address bar to view the browsing history and related favorite bookmarks. Is it real touchy, well can wait and watch. By the time you can also refer to our article on WIndows 7 Touch Pack.

3. Dreamscenes for Windows 7

In order to use DreamScenes you need to use this hack. The DreamScene installation hack is an executable file, which copies the needed DreamScene files and fuses them with the right registry keys and posts. Here are are the steps you need to follow
Step1: Download and unpack Windows7-DreamScene
Step2: Run Windows7-DreamScene.exe as administrator. Install and activate Windows DreamScene for Windows 7. The program willl automaticly restart explorer.
Step3: This will create a new Windows DreamScene folder in : % Windir% \ Web \ folder. Place the video file that you would like as a DreamScene background
Now for using the videoclips (in. WMV or. MPG) as DreamScenes animated background, you need to right click on the video media file that you wanna select and pick "Use as desktop background"

4. Understanding System Restore

Well, playing with System Restore was a like a trial and error test in the earlier versions of Windows. Now way can you tell which application or driver it might affect.
With Windows 7 its not the same, as it informs you about all the programs and drivers will be deleted or recovered by selecting this restore point. To do that you need to follow this
Step 1: Right-click Computer, select Properties > System Protection > System Restore > Next. Finally select the restore point you'd wanna use.
Step 2: Click the new button to Scan for affected programs and Windows will tell you about the programs and drivers that would be deleted or recovered by selecting this restore point.

5. Get a power efficiency report

This one's especially for the laptop users gasping for their battery life. Well, WIndows 7 is equipped to provide you comprehensive information about the power consumption. You can use this feature to increase your laptop's battery life as well as performance. Here's how to get to it
Step 1: Type cmd in the Start search to open the command prompt
Step 2: When it opens right-click it and choose Run as administrator
Step 3: Type in powercfg -energy in the command line and hit Enter
Windows 7 will scan your system suggesting ways to improve power efficiency. To find the results you must follow the path. Typically its in the System32 folder.

6. Track Your Actions with Problem Steps Recorder

A major part of upgrades in Windows 7 has been implemented based on user feedback. For more the developers have built in a diagnostic tool called Problem Steps Recorder. The recorder has been designed to combine screen capture with mouse tracking to record the users actions.
To launch this program- in the Start Menu, type psr.exe in the search field
Once launched, hit the Record Button and the application will start tracking your mouse and keyboard activities taking corresponding screenshots for each new action. The session gets saved as a HTML slide show that can be played to recreate the steps. The exciting part of it is that you can add comments and annotations.
This could be a great piece of tool to create tutorials, especially for novice users.

7. Using Virtual Hard disk files

Windows 7 allows you to create and manage virtual hard disks files as as if they were real. Using this feature you'll be able to use a live Windows installation on the virtual disk without the need to boot the virtual Computer.
In order to create a virtual disk follow these steps
Step 1: Press the Windows Key, right-click on Computer. Go to Manage > Disk Management > Action > Create VHD. Specify the location and size of your virtual hard disk file.
Step 2: Now to attach the virtual disk files. Press the Windows Key, right-click on Computer. Go to Manage > Disk Management > Action > Attach VHD. Specify the location and whether it's read only or not.
Step 3: Again to initialize a virtual hard disk, follow the step 2 and specify the location, then click Ok. Next right click on the virtual disk and click on Initialize Disk.
Step 4: Choose the partition style that you wanna use and then right-click on the unallocated space. Next click the New Simple Volume and follow the rest of instructions in the wizard.
You would see a new drive appear in the Windows Explorer that you can use as a real partition.

8. Disable smart window arrangement

Windows 7 uses its own intelligence to arrange your windows. For an example, when you drag a window to the top of the screen it automatically maximizes. But if your wanna master Windows 7 at your behest, you need to disable this arrangement. Let's see how to go about it
Step 1: In the Start Search type regedit to edit the registry
Step 2: Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
Step 3: Set WindowArrangementActive value to 0, and reboot
Now your windows will behave as in the earlier versions.

9 . Burning Disk in a jiffy

This is probably the most hyped feature that adds to your ease of using Windows 7. Windows 7 now features a DVD and CD ISO burning software. Just with a double click on an image file you will see Windows burn the image to a blank DVD or CD. Although a barebone application but it's quite handy.

10. Create a System Repair Disc

At times it gets worse when your really on the bad spot - no way you can boot. When everything fails you might ask for something that gets you to the command prompt so that you can troubleshoot. Windows 7 features a tool that lets you create a bootable System Repair Disc. This is essentially a CD-bootable version of Windows that just includes the command prompt and a suite of system tools. To access the utility type system repair disc in the Start Menu search box.

! Windows 7 [x86 and x64] 32-bit and 64-bit Direct Download Links from Microsoft !

2009-10-31T02:30:00.000-07:00

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-79643/Win7-P-Retail-en-us-x86.exe