Compatibility issue is always been a problem, especially when a new operating comes out with new hype. It was a nightmare for many Vista users, even forced many Vista users to switch back to XP to run their favorite programs and games. It seems Microsoft has learnt the lesson from Vista compatibility woes as they […]
Windows 7 is the successor to Windows Vista and was released in October 2009. Windows 7 is stable, smooth and highly polished compared to Vista. The end of support is January 2020.
How To: Create A System Repair Disc In Windows 7
In the past, we covered most of the new features introduced with Windows 7. There are two more handy features in Windows 7. One is, the ability to create an image backup with Image Backup tool, and another one is the inbuilt Recovery Disc feature. Recovery Disc is another great feature of Windows 7 using […]
How To Customize & Install A New Mouse Pointer In Windows 7
We all love to have an animated mouse cursor. Unfortunately, Microsoft has not introduced a new mouse pointer with Windows 7 as Windows 7 carries the same mouse pointer introduced with its predecessor Vista. Although the default mouse pointer looks good, you might want to customize it to your liking. If you don’t like the […]
How To Change The Default System Sounds In Windows 7
If you ever tried to change the default sound scheme in Windows 7, you must have noticed that Windows 7 ships with a bunch of good sound schemes. And users who don’t like the any of the sound scheme present in Windows 7 or a particular event sound can easily change with a custom one. […]
How To: Remove Notification Area Icons In Windows 7
I know, many of you don’t like the idea of removing the Sound and Network icons from the notification area or system tray, but some users prefer to keep the taskbar clutter-free. If you fall in the second category, then good thing is that you can easily remove both the icons from the system tray […]
How To Enable Or Disable Hibernate Option In Windows 7
In Windows XP, enabling Hibernate option was a straightforward task. One could navigate to Control Panel, Power Options and then Hibernate tab to enable or disable Hibernation feature. But in Windows 7, we have to follow a different approach to do the same job. What is the Hibernation feature in Windows? If you are not […]
How To Create A Keyboard Shortcut For Snipping Tool In Windows 10
In Windows XP and previous versions of Windows, taking a snapshot of a window, part of the screen, or full screen was a tedious job. One had to first press the Print Screen key on the keyboard, open the Paint program, and then press Ctrl + V hotkey to paste the snapshot. Users who wanted […]
How To: Get Back Flip 3D shortcut In Windows 7 Taskbar
Flip 3D is a fantastic graphical feature introduced with Windows 7’s predecessor Vista. The feature can be activated in Vista by simultaneously pressing Windows and tab keys to quickly switch between open applications. Unlike in Vista, the shortcut of Flip 3D icons doesn’t appear on Windows 7’s taskbar even though Flip 3D is part of […]
How To Dual Boot Windows 7 and Vista
If you are planning to dual boot Windows 7 with the Windows Vista, then you have come to the right place. If you are still thinking about Windows 7, I recommend Windows 7, not just because it’s new but also because you will love its performance and stability. Here, I assume that you have already […]
Installing Windows 7 Without Using DVD/USB Drive [Method 1]
After reading our popular How to install Windows 7 Using USB Drive, readers are sending many emails asking me to write a guide on installing Windows 7 without using a DVD or USB Drive. So after reading those emails, I am starting this guide. I hope this guide will help many users to install Windows […]