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Configure and use shadow copy in Microsoft Windows

November 18, 2011 12:14am PST

The shadow copy feature in Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 goes a long way toward making file restoration just a few mouse clicks away from reality. That is, if you have turned shadow copy...

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Dinosaur Sightings: Windows splash screens from 1.01 to 7

November 16, 2011 12:40am PST

Check out the splash screens that have graced various Windows operating systems!

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Slideshow: How to add Flip3D to the Taskbar

April 22, 2011 7:43am PDT

Windows Vista had a graphical feature for switching between open applications called Flip3D located on the Taskbar. However, that feature is absent from the Windows 7 Taskbar. Here is how you put...

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How do I save and refine desktop searches in Microsoft Windows Vista?

September 9, 2010 12:47pm PDT

This How do I shows you how to save your Vista searches using advanced options to hone the search to just find what you are actually looking for.

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How do I... Secure Microsoft Windows XP Professional?

September 7, 2010 8:43am PDT

Securing Microsoft Windows XP Professional is a must no matter whether the personal computer involved is in a massive enterprise or your home office. This How do I... tutorial walks you through 14...

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First Look: Microsoft Security Essentials

September 29, 2009 8:28am PDT

Microsoft's new anti-malware solution, Microsoft Security Essentials, is now available for free download to Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 users.

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Taking a closer look at UAC prompts

September 16, 2009 1:46pm PDT

Did you know that UACs have color code schemes?

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Windows 7 RTM first look: More than just Vista fixes

July 29, 2009 7:44pm PDT

A brief look at some key features and hidden gems in Windows 7.

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Capture a Vista Windows image using Reverse Integration

June 17, 2009 10:21am PDT

Having a Windows Vista install DVD with the latest service packs can be very helpful - especially if you reinstall Windows more than a couple of times a year or if you have to deploy Windows Vista...

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Secure your USB drives with BitLocker To Go for Windows 7

May 13, 2009 9:05am PDT

With the huge increase in the use of very small, large capacity, USB drives, the potential for sensitive data to be lost or stolen has really become more of a problem. Greg Shultz introduces you...

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Poll: IT pros 'love' Windows 7; majority dump Vista upgrade plans

April 8, 2009 4:10am PDT

Beta testers of Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system are four times as likely to be happy with the new OS than early users of Windows Vista, according to a recent poll of corporate IT pros.

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Automate custom Windows Vista installs with vLite

March 17, 2009 12:42pm PDT

Dino Nuhagic's vLite version 1.2, used in conjunction with Microsoft’s Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK), is a powerful software tool that allows you to create a customized Windows Vista...

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Windows 7 build 7048 vs. Windows 7 beta 1 vs. Vista vs. XP performance shootout - which is best?

March 10, 2009 7:26am PDT

How does the latest leaked build of Windows 7 (7048) compare to the beta 1 (build 7000), Vista SP1 and XP SP3 in terms of performance? According to my Hardware 2.0 inbox, this is a question that...

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Have your way with Windows

February 26, 2009 5:00pm PST

Tired of waiting for Windows to boot up and process your requests? These six top-rated optimizers for Vista and XP can speed up everyday operations, making Windows do your bidding faster every time.

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Setting up your Skype wake-up call

January 29, 2009 12:16am PST

Want to get up on time for lectures? Set Skype to ring you when you need it

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Windows Vista to Windows 7 - Step-by-step!

January 8, 2009 12:09pm PST

Is it tricky upgrading Windows Vista to Windows 7? No! Here's a step-by-step look at the process.

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BitLocker (and BitLocker-to-Go) for Dummies

January 3, 2009 1:36pm PST

No matter how hard you try, BitLocker just won't work. The help is useless and Google doesn't help. For students, this is how to tighten up your laptop.

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User Interface Transition from Windows XP to Windows 7

January 1, 2009 9:17am PST

How end users will need to adapt to UI changes in Windows 7.

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Windows 7 build 6956 performance test

December 11, 2008 6:33am PST

My Hardware 2.0 mailbag is brimming with Windows 7 related questions. The main question on everyone's lips is the obvious one - How does Windows 7 stack up against Vista? This test will pitch...

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The top 10 Vista sidebar gadgets

November 21, 2008 9:24am PST

Not everyone is a fan of Vista gadgets, but Deb Shinder has a large collection of them that she finds extremely useful. Here are the ones that top her list of favorites.

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