Did you know that you can use the Windows 7 operating system up to 120 days easily without activation? Although we recommend you purchase a valid license and activate your copy of Windows 7 as soon as possible, the final (RTM) version of Windows 7 trial can be used up to 120 days. You can […]
6 Free Alternatives To Nero
Everyone is aware of Nero, the most wanted burning software. Even I have used Nero for almost two years before jumping to the free alternatives that do the same job for free of cost. The reason behind the jump was not the cost of Nero but its size. As you might have observed, every time […]
Mega Guide: Transform Vista Into Windows 7
Everyone is looking forward to get their hands on the Windows 7 operating system, the successor to Vista. If you are not ready to get your hands on the new Windows 7 just yet or you are bored with the same old Vista look, you can transform Windows Vista into 7 easily. We recommend no […]
How To Get Windows 7 Explorer Pane In Vista?
Like all other features, the Windows Explorer in Windows 7 has a revamped left pane (navigation pane) which has new options like Libraries and Recent Places by default. The left pane or the navigation pane looks good compared to Vista. So, here I have tried to revamp Vista explorer (left) pane into Windows 7. I […]
How to Speed Up Windows 7 Boot
As you might know, Windows 7 has got major improvements in boot and response time compared to the predecessor Vista. You can also watch the boot drag race video of Windows7 and Vista showed by Microsoft at Hardware Engineering Conference recently. Windows 7 takes just 15-17 seconds to boot up on my (C2D 2.2 GHz, […]
How To Transform Vista Taskbar Into Windows 7 Taskbar
Wow! I am starting my guide with this three-letter word. After working for almost 2 hours I got this Windows 7 taskbar on my Windows Vista installation. As you might know by now, Microsoft has introduced a new taskbar for Windows 7 which is completely different from that of the Windows Vista. I was looking […]
How To Update Windows Vista Service Pack 1 to SP2
Earlier this week, we reported that Vista Service Pack 2 was released to testers. If you cannot wait for the official release, there is a way to get the SP2 right away. Today, you can update your Vista SP1 to SP2 easily by doing a small trick. If you would like to taste Vista SP2 […]
Create Live XP CD [Without Using Bart PE]
If you are a regular reader of IntoWindows, you probably know that I had written an article titled how to create live XP/Vista CD/DVD/USB just a few weeks ago. Few readers had asked me to write a simple article which shows the making of Live XP without any hassle. So, I am writing this new […]
Change Default Installation Directory In Windows 10/8/7
By default, Windows installs all the programs in C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files (x86) directory depending on the type of Windows 10 and the program you are installing. You might want to change the default installation directory if your “C” drive is running out of free space. While some programs allow you to select the […]
How To Change The Default USB Drive Icon In Windows
Few days ago, we had written a tutorial on how to change the drive icons in Vista and XP. Today, we will show you a similar trick to change the default icon of your USB drive by placing an autorun.inf file in the USB drive. Moreover, you can assign different icons to different USB drives. […]