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Is Microsoft shooting its other foot with Windows 7 on netbooks?
Apr 2009
With the release of Microsoft Windows 7 set to occur in 2009, it leads one to contemplate the possibility of Windows 7 as a netbook operating system. In this week's Windows Vista and Windows 7...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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10 questions to consider when planning a Windows 7 upgrade
Apr 2009
Whether you're eagerly awaiting the upgrade to Windows 7 or you just want to know what to expect if and when you do, there are lots of factors to keep in mind. Deb Shinder addresses some of the...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Get ready for Windows 7 RC with this FAQ
May 2009
The release candidate version of Windows 7 has been released by Microsoft indicating that the full retail release is imminent. In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Microsoft bows to feedback and brings back real file backup in Windows 7
May 2009
In Windows 7, Microsoft has retooled the backup utility and bought back the ability to choose exactly which files and folders that you want to backup. In this edition of the Windows Vista and...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Top 10 changes to security in Windows 7
Jan 2009
The Windows 7 buzz encompasses a host of interface enhancements, but there are plenty of new and improved security features as well. Here's a rundown of 10 key changes you should know about.This...
Provided by Kris Littlejohn
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Evaluate the efficiency of Windows 7 Power Plan settings
Nov 2009
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz examines the Windows 7 Power Plans. He then shows you how to use Windows 7's PowerCfg command line tool to evaluate the...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I create and use a Windows 7 System Image to recover from a crash?
Jul 2010
It is a fact, systems crash eventually. Jack Wallen shows you how to use System Image to recover from catastrophic system crash. This download is also available as an entry in the TechRepublic...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Move and Copy files the old tried and true way in Windows 7
Apr 2010
For this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz decided to put together a little refresher course on the Send To command and the Copy To Folder and Move To Folder...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Quick Tip: Take ownership of files and folders in Windows
Jan 2011
In this Quick Tip, Mark Kaelin shows you how to take ownership of a file or folder in Microsoft Windows 7. This download is also available as a TechRepublic blog post and gallery.
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Track stability in Windows 7 with the Reliability Monitor
Sep 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz provides you with an overview of the Windows 7 Reliability Monitor and shows you how to use it to track the behavior of your system over...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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10 reasons why Windows 7 could fail
Sep 2009
The reviews of Windows 7 have thus far been favorable -- so why does Jack Wallen think the new OS may tank? Here's his take on the impending release.This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Get management buy-in with the Windows 7 Upgrade Project Kit
Mar 2010
The Windows 7 Upgrade Project Kit offers a complete set of tools for creating a comprehensive Windows 7 upgrade plan. Greg Shultz explains.
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I turn off the Solve PC Issues notification in Windows 7?
Jul 2010
Jack Wallen shows you how to disable the Solve PC Issues feature in Windows 7 so that end users don't use a solution that causes bigger problems. This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I... Create an installation flash drive for Windows 7?
Mar 2009
Installing any Windows operating system from a flash drive does not require third-party tools. Steven Warren shows you a no nonsense approach to creating a flash key drive that you can use to...
Provided by Steven Warren
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Microsoft cries uncle when it comes to bundled Windows 7 features
Mar 2009
With the recent Release Candidate for Windows 7, Microsoft has finally given us more control over what Windows features we can turn off. They have also completely removed some features from the...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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10 reasons why Linux isn't triumphing over Windows
Mar 2009
In a recent article, Jack Wallen built a case for the ascendancy of Linux over Windows. Now Kris Littlejohn steps up to argue the converse: From cost to software availability to ease of use, he...
Provided by Kris Littlejohn
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Be ready for new and improved applets in Windows 7
Feb 2009
Three of the four standard Windows applets (Notepad, WordPad, Paint, and Calculator) have been endowed with some new features and updated user interface components in the Windows 7 Beta. In this...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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10 reasons Vista haters will love Windows 7
Jun 2009
Disgruntled Vista users, take heart: According to Deb Shinder, Windows 7 addresses many Vista annoyances and offers myriad improvements of its own.This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Use Bootsect to extract Vista or Windows 7 from a dual-boot configuration
Feb 2009
You can use the Bootsect command to remove the Windows Boot Manager and its Boot Configuration Data system from the boot partition of a hard drive and replace it with Windows XP's NTLDR boot...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Tools to monitor memory usage in Windows 7
Feb 2009
With Windows 7, there are some slight, but notable, changes in the way that memory usage is reported on the Performance tab of the Task Manager. In this issue of the Windows Vista and Windows 7...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Remap my keyboard with KeyTweak?
Feb 2009
For the power user nothing equals efficiency like having your keyboard keys mapped in just the right way for your particular needs. Jack Wallen explains how to use KeyTweak to map the keys on your...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Top 10 changes to security in Windows 7
Jan 2009
The Windows 7 buzz encompasses a host of interface enhancements, but there are plenty of new and improved security features as well. Here's a rundown of 10 key changes you should know about.This...
Provided by Kris Littlejohn
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Explore the Problem Steps Recorder in Windows 7
Jan 2009
The Problem Steps Recorder will record each and every step a user takes and document the entire operation in both screen captures and step-by-step details. This new Microsoft Windows 7 tool will...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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More user options with User Account Control in Windows 7 Beta
Jan 2009
In order to improve UAC's image while still providing this type of security, Microsoft has modified UAC in Windows 7 Beta to give more control to the user when deciding how UAC works. In this...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Explore the new Taskbar features in Windows 7 Beta
Jan 2009
There are a lot of things in the Windows 7 Beta operating system that are pretty much the same as in Vista, but there are a lot of new and exciting features and changes. In this edition of the...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Stop unfairly comparing Vista to its predecessor and its successor
Dec 2008
Microsoft Windows Vista is the current operating system everyone loves to hate. The argument against Vista is that Windows XP is better or that Windows 7 will be better. In this Windows Vista...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Access the real Administrator account in Windows 7
Jan 2011
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz explains how you can activate and use the real Administrator account in Microsoft Windows 7. This download is also available as a...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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500 Things Every IT Support Pro Needs to Know: Volume 2
Feb 2012
TechRepublic's 500 Things Every IT Support Pro Needs to Know: Volume 2 offers concise advice, solutions and details on the key issues and challenges you experience on a daily basis in optimizing...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Tap into the power of Libraries in Windows 7
Oct 2009
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz introduces you to the new Libraries feature of Windows 7. He shows you how to get the most out of the Libraries feature to...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How to install Windows Server 2008 R2 with Hyper-V and Windows 7 on the same partition
Sep 2010
Blogger Colin Smith explains how to install Windows Server 2008 R2 with Hyper-V and Windows 7 on the same disk partition by booting from a VHD that contains the entire WS2K8R2 OS within a single,...
Provided by Colin Smith
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Get the most out of Windows XP Mode with these tips
Mar 2010
While using Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC is pretty straightforward, there are some tips that you can employ to get the most out of this winning combination. In this edition of the...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Create an installation flash drive for Windows 7?
Mar 2009
Installing any Windows operating system from a flash drive does not require third-party tools. Steven Warren shows you a no nonsense approach to creating a flash key drive that you can use to...
Provided by Steven Warren
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Lunch and Learn: Windows 7
Oct 2010
This prepackaged solution is designed to familiarize end users with Windows 7 applications, and specially designed to fit into a power packed Lunch & Learn session and presented in a classroom or...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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The XCopy Tool
Dec 2009
The XCopy command has risen from the ashes of deprecation to save you time and make your file management tasks easier. This tool automates the process for XP, Vista, and Windows 7.Visit our...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Take advantage of Sticky Notes in Windows 7
May 2010
While the Sticky Notes applet may not be the most exciting feature in Microsoft Windows 7, there are actually a number situations where this little applet can come in handy. In this edition of the...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Remove Favorites from Windows Explorer in Windows 7
Dec 2010
In this edition of the Windows Desktop report, Greg Shultz shows you how to remove Favorites from the navigation pane in Windows 7's Windows Explorer by editing the registry. This download is...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Quick Tip: Kill rogue processes with taskkill in Microsoft Windows
Jan 2011
Use taskkill to stop a rogue system process in Microsoft Windows 7 when the Task Manager is just not powerful enough. This download is also available as an entry in the TechRepublic Microsoft...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Unlock missing screen saver configuration settings in Windows 7
Apr 2010
In Windows 7, there are no settings that you can configure to customize the display of the Bubbles, Ribbons, or Mystify screen savers. In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report,...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I turn off the Solve PC Issues notification in Windows 7?
Jul 2010
Jack Wallen shows you how to disable the Solve PC Issues feature in Windows 7 so that end users don't use a solution that causes bigger problems. This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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