How to Set Windows Security Levels

1. Click 'Start.' Type 'UAC ' in the search box at the bottom of the 'Start' menu. Press 'Enter' to open the 'User Account Control' window.
2. Move the slider up to increase or down to minimize security levels. Read the description of each security level in the right pane as the slider moves from level to level.
3. Click the 'OK' button to set the User Account Control to the security level desired.

How to Change File Associations in Windows 7

1. Open the 'Start' button and click the 'Default Programs' shortcut. Click the 'Set Associations' option.
2. Scroll down the list to find the file extension you want to change. Click it to select it.
3. Click the 'Change program' button. Click the program you want to use to open the file. If the program doesn't appear, click the 'Browse' button to find it. Click 'OK' to set the file association.

How to Search for All Pictures on a Computer in Windows 7

1. Click the 'Start' button and select 'Computer' to open Windows Explorer.
2. Click 'Computer' in the menu on the left of Windows Explorer.
3. Click the 'Search' box in the top-right corner of the window and type 'kind: picture' or 'pictures' without the quotes to find all pictures on your computer.
4. Type a file extension to search for all pictures on your computer of a specific image format. For example, type '*.jpg' in the search box without the quotes to find all .jpg files on your computer.

How to Set Up a Screensaver in Windows 7

1. Open the 'Start' menu and type 'screen saver,' then click 'Change screen saver' from the results list.
2. Click the pull-down menu below the 'Screen saver' label and select your preferred screensaver from the list.
3. Click 'Preview' to preview your screensaver. This verifies you have the proper screensaver selected.
4. Type a number in the 'Wait' field below the screensaver selection menu. This is the number of minutes the system must be idle before the screensaver is displayed.
5. Place a check mark in 'On resume, display logon screen' if you wish to log in again after Windows has entered screensaver mode. This security feature requires users to authenticate after the system has been idle, ensuring the user is returning to his proper account.
6. Click 'OK' to save and activate the changes to the screensaver configuration.

How to Copy Outlook Data to Windows 7

1. Click 'Start.' Click 'Control Panel.' Double-click 'Folder Options' or click 'Appearance and Personalization' and then click 'Folder Options.'
2. Click the 'View' tab. Click 'Show Hidden Files and Folders' from the 'Advanced Settings' box. Click 'OK.'
3. Click 'Start.' Click 'Computer' or 'My Computer' to open Windows Explorer. Click a blank area on the address bar.
4. Type '%userprofile%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook' into the address bar if you are using Windows Vista; type '%userprofile%\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook' into the address bar if you are using Windows XP.
5. Press 'Enter' to go to the folder. Copy the PST file stored in the 'Outlook' folder to a USB drive or blank CD.
6. Insert the CD or USB drive into the Windows 7 PC. Open Outlook. Click 'File' and then click 'Open.'
7. Click 'Open Outlook Data File.' Choose the USB or CD drive from the left pane and then double-click the PST file.
8. Select 'Info' from the 'File' menu and then click the 'Account Settings' button. Click 'Account Settings' from the drop-down menu.
9. Click the 'Data Files' tab. Select your old PST file. Click 'Set as Default' to make the old Outlook data file the default PST file.
10. Select the Outlook Data File created when you first opened Outlook. Click 'Remove.' Click 'Yes' to delete the default data file. Click 'Close.' Restart Microsoft Outlook.

How to Remove Windows Update Agent

1. Click on the 'Start' menu at the bottom right side of the tool bar.
2. Go to 'Program Files' and look for 'Windows Update.' If Windows Update is not listed in your Program Files, click on 'Control Panel' in the 'Start' menu.
3. Double-click on the 'Windows Update' to open it.
4. Click on the 'File' tab once the 'Windows Update' has loaded.
5. Select 'Uninstall Update' to uninstall the Windows Update Agent. Click 'Yes' in the dialog window that opens.
6. Type 'msconfig' into the 'Run' or 'Search' box in the Start menu. This opens a window that contains your startup files. Click on the 'Start Up' tab and scroll down to find 'Windows Update.' Unclick the box beside 'Update. ' Click on 'Apply' and then choose 'Close.'
7. Click on 'Restart' in the dialog box that appears to restart the computer and save the settings. If you have important files running that you cannot end at the moment, click on 'Exit Without Restart.' This changes the settings the next time you reboot the computer.

How to Make the Shortcut Arrow Disappear in Windows 7

1. Click 'Start' and type 'regedit' into the 'Search' box. Press 'Enter.'
2. Click the 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER' drill-down menu. Then, click the 'Software,' 'Microsoft' and 'Windows' drill-down menus.
3. Click the 'CurrentVersion' drill-down menu, then click the 'Explorer' folder to open it.
4. Right-click 'Link' and select 'Modify.'
5. Select '18 00 00 00' in the dialog box that appears and replace it with '00 00 00 00.'
6. Click 'OK.'

How to Update the Drivers for a Canon i560 on Windows 7

1. Launch your web browser and go to Canon's 'i560 Drivers & Software' (see Resources).
2. Select your version of Windows 7 in the drop-down menu. There are two versions of Windows 7: 32-bit and 64-bit. You can find out which version you have installed on your system on the label of your Windows DVD-ROM or by clicking on 'System' in your Control Panel.
3. Click on the file under the 'Drivers' category.
4. Read the disclaimer and click on the 'I agree - Begin download' button to start downloading the file.
5. Run the file once you have downloaded it. The program will install the drivers or update them to the latest version.

How to Set Up a Web Server in Windows 7

1. Click the Windows 'Start' button. Click 'Control Panel,' then 'Programs,' and then 'Turn Windows Features On or Off.' Click the 'Internet Information Services' check box. Click 'OK.' Allow the installation process to finish and close all dialogs.
2. Click the Windows 'Start' button, key 'IIS' into the Search box, and click the 'Internet Information Services Manager' link in the Program list.
3. Click the triangle beside your machine name in the Connections panel on the left of the IIS Manager dialog. This should expand the link. Click the 'Sites' link, and click the 'Add Web Site' link in the Actions panel on the right.
4. Enter your website name in the 'Site name' box. This could be your domain name or another that you want to use to identify your site.
5. Browse to the directory where your website content will reside, using the browse button to the right of the 'Physical path' box. Choose a directory name that matches the site name from Step 4 to avoid confusion and identify easily. If you have not created the directory already, you can use the browse feature to create it on the fly. Just navigate to the folder that will be the parent of your site folder. The default is c:\inetpub\wwwroot. Right-click on it. Roll your cursor over 'New,' and select 'Folder' from the options. Give your folder the name you have chosen. Click 'OK.'
6. Enter the full host name of your site in the HostName box. For example, type 'www.yourwebsite.com,' without the quotes. Click 'OK.' You should now see your new site listed in the Sites panel in the middle of the dialog. Close the dialog.
7. Put your website content in the directory you specified in Step 5. Start your favorite browser. Type 'localhost/
'. The 'yoursitename' is the Site name you entered in Step 4. You should see your initial page appear, indicating successful installation of your web server on Windows 7.

How to Fix Installation Problems with the 'RollerCoaster Tycoon' Corkscrew

1. Insert the 'RollerCoaster Tycoon: Corkscrew Follies' disc into your computer's disk drive. Close any installation windows that appear.
2. Click the 'Start' menu on your desktop and click 'Computer.'
3. Double-click the 'RollerCoaster Tycoon: Corkscrew Follies' disc under 'Discs with Removable Storage.'
4. Find and right-click the 'Setup.exe' file. Click 'Properties' and select 'Compatibility.'
5. Click 'Run this program in compatibility mode' and then click the subsequent drop-down box. Select Windows 95 or 98. Click 'Apply' and 'OK.'
6. Double-click the 'Setup.exe' file to begin the installation. Install the game. Right-click the 'RollerCoaster Tycoon: Corkscrew Follies' shortcut that installs to your desktop. Click 'Properties.' Select to run the program in compatibility mode for Windows 95 or 98. Click 'Apply and OK' and launch the game.

How to Change a User in Group Policy on Windows7

1. Click the start menu button and type 'gpedit.msc' into the search box. Hit 'Enter.' The 'Logical Group Policy' editor will open, giving you access to computer configuration and user configuration.
2. Double-click 'User Configuration' in the right-hand 'Local Computer Policy' window.
3. Select which user policy to view and/or change under 'User Configuration': Software Settings, Windows Settings and Administrative Templates.
4. Edit the policy settings under each 'User Configuration' subheading. If, for example, you decide to edit the 'Security Settings' under 'Windows Settings,' you will need to double-click a specific 'Public Key Policy,' make changes to that policy and then click 'Apply' to save your changes.

How to Install Themes for Alienware and Windows 7

1. Right-click your Alienware PC's desktop. Click 'Personalize.'
2. Click a theme in the default list to install it.
3. Click 'Get More Themes Online' if you don't like the default themes.
4. Navigate through the Theme Gallery to find a theme you want. Click 'Download' under the theme name.
5. Click 'Open With' and 'OK.' The theme will download and install as the theme for your Alienware computer.

How to Transfer Photos From a Windows 7 PC to an iPhone

1. Plug your iPhone into your Windows 7 computer using the USB cord that came with your phone. Your phone must be turned on to be recognized by your computer.
2. Open iTunes on your computer and wait for the program to load. Your iPhone's name is listed under the 'Devices' heading in the left column of your iTunes page.
3. Click on your device's name to bring up your iTunes synchronization options.
4. Select 'Photos' from the settings menu to select which photos you want to transfer from your computer to your iPhone.
5. Click on the 'Sync Photos' box to open up your synchronization options.
6. Select whether you want to transfer only photos or photos and videos.
7. Place a check mark in all of the folders you want to transfer to your iPhone.
8. Click the 'Apply' button in the lower right corner of the page to save your settings and sync your device. Once the synchronization is complete, the selected photos will be available on your iPhone.

How to Create Self

1. Open the 'Start' menu and click “Run.” In the Run window, type “iexpress.exe” (without quotes) and click “Run.” Windows Vista and Windows 7 users can type “iexpress.exe” in the box located on the Start menu.
2. Select “Create New Self Extraction Directive File” and click “Next.”
3. Click “Add” and select the files or folders you would like to include in the self-extracting archive.
4. Click “Next” once you have selected all the files you would like to include to begin building the archive.

How to Use the Headphone Jack With HDMI in Windows 7

1. Make sure the appropriate devices are connected to the HDMI port and headphone jack on your computer. (Ex: display to HDMI and pair of headphones to headphone jack).
2. Click 'Start' (blue Windows logo) and select 'Control Panel' from the list of options on the right hand side.
3. Select the category labeled 'Hardware and Sound'. Under 'Sound', select the option 'Manage audio devices.'
4. Find your headphone jack under the 'Playback' tab. It may be labeled as 'High Definition Audio Device' or something similar.
5. Make sure the device is enabled (if not, right-click and select 'Enable). Also, you can set the device as default (if you have multiple audio playback devices) by selecting the device and clicking 'Set Default'.
6. Click 'Apply' after making the necessary changes.

How to Uninstall Silverlight in Windows 7

1. Go to the 'Start' menu and type 'Uninstall' in the search field.
2. Click to launch the 'Uninstall a Program' entry from the subsequent search results.
3. Select 'Microsoft Silverlight' from the list of applications provided.
4. Click 'Uninstall' above the list of applications. Click 'Yes' in the confirmation dialog box and allow Windows to automatically uninstall the program.

How to Run MSCONFIG in Windows 7

1. Click 'Start.'
2. Click inside the search field at the bottom of the Start menu that says 'Search programs and files.'
3. Type 'MSCONFIG.' Note that you can type this command with any combination of upper or lower case letters.
4. Click 'msconfig.exe' in the search results window, which will open the 'System Configuration' window.
5. Click the tabs at the top of the System Configuration window and make any desired changes to the settings.
6. Click 'Apply,' then 'OK' and restart your computer when prompted.

How to Disable Windows Firewall Completely

1. Click 'Start' and type 'Command' in the 'Search programs and files' box.
2. Right-click 'Command Prompt' and click 'Run as administrator.' Click 'Yes' on the User Account Control dialog.
3. Type 'netsh firewall set opmode = disable' and press 'Enter' to disable Windows Firewall.

How to Make Windows Wireless Be the Default

Starting Windows Zero Configuration
1. Click 'Start,' then 'Run.'
2. Type '%SystemRoot%\system32\services.msc /s' and click 'OK.'
3. Scroll down the list of available services and right-click on 'Windows Zero Configuration,' then select 'Properties.'
4. Click the drop-down menu next to 'Startup Type' and select 'Automatic,' then click on the 'Start' button. Click 'OK'
5. Right-click on the third-party wireless manager from the list of services and select 'Properties.' This name differs depending on the manufacturer.
6. Click the drop-down menu next to 'Startup Type' and select 'Disabled.' Click 'OK.'
Making Windows the Default Wireless Manager
7. Double-click the wireless icon in the bottom-right corner of your desktop. It looks like a computer with a signal coming out of it.
8. Click on 'Properties.'
9. Click on the 'Wireless Networks' tab.
10. Check the box next to 'Let Windows manage my wireless network.' Click 'OK' to exit the window.

Windows Serial Port Troubleshooting

1. Press the 'CTRL,' 'Shift' and 'ESC' keys at the same time to make the 'Task Manager' window appear. Select the 'Applications' tab and then right-click each application listed that uses serial ports and click 'End Task' in the menu that appears. Open the program you are using to access the serial port and try connecting through the serial port. If serial port communication is still not working proceed to the next step.
2. Select the 'Start' button, then right-click 'Computer' and select 'Manage' in the menu that appears. Select 'Device Manager' in the left pane of the window that appears. Click the '+' next to the 'Ports' header in the right pane to expand the 'Ports' section. Double-click on the serial port that is not operating properly and the serial port 'Properties' window will appear.
3. Select the 'Port Settings' tab and confirm that the settings displayed match the settings for the serial device to which the Windows computer is connected. If the settings do not match, then click the drop down box for each setting that does not match and click the correct setting. Click the 'OK' button. Open the program you are using to access the serial port and try connecting through the serial port. If serial port communication is still not working proceed to the next step.
4. Select the 'Resources' tab and click the 'Set Configuration Manually' button. Click to clear the 'Use automatic settings' check box. Click the 'Setting based on' drop down box and click on the setting at the top of the menu. If the 'Conflicting device list' window displays conflicting devices, click the drop down box and select the next setting. Repeat this step until the 'Conflicting device list' window displays 'No conflicts.' Click the 'OK' button and the serial port is now ready for use.

How to Change a Taskbar Style

1. Click on the 'Start' button on the bottom left hand corner of your desktop screen. Click to open the 'Control Panel'.
2. Double click on the 'Appearance and Personalization' option. Click on the 'Taskbar and Start Menu' option.
3. Choose whether to 'Always combine and hide labels' to have one icon for each running program, regardless of how many instances of the program are open. You can also choose to 'Combine when taskbar is full' to have the task bar only hide programs when there are too many to display. You can also choose to 'Never combine' to prevent your taskbar from ever streamlining your open programs.
4. Choose whether or not you want to 'Use small icons' by checking or unchecking the box.

How to Back Up Recover a Toshiba

Back Up the Toshiba
1. Click the Windows 'Start' button.
2. Click the 'Backup and Restore' link from the Start menu. The File Backup interface will launch.
3. Insert a CD or DVD into the CD/DVD drive, or connect the external or thumb drive.
4. Click the 'Set Up Backup' link.
5. Select the backup media and click 'Next.'
6. Select the radio button to either allow Windows to select what will be backed up, or choose what files you want backed up. If you want to choose the files, a file selection window will open. Select the files and folders to be backed up and click 'OK.'
7. Click the 'Change Schedule' link to set a frequency and day for future backups, if desired. To do this, select the frequency and day from the drop-down lists and click 'OK.'
8. Click the 'Save Settings and Run Backup' button. The utility will run the backup process. A prompt will appear telling you to insert additional disks if needed.
Restoring Files From a Backup on the Toshiba
9. Click 'Start' and then click the 'Backup and Restore' option in the Start menu. The Backup and Restore tool will start.
10. Click the 'Restore My Files' link in the left selection pane. The Restore Files wizard will launch.
11. Click the 'Restore All Users' Files' and make sure the backup media is accessible by the application. In other words, make sure the external or thumb drive is connected, or ensure the first backup disk is in the drive. All files and folders will be recovered to the Toshiba.

How to Reset the Default Picture Viewer in Windows 7

1. Open the 'Start' menu. Choose the 'Default Programs' option.
2. Click the 'Set Default Programs' option.
3. Click 'Windows Photo Gallery.' Choose the 'Set this Program as Default' option.
4. Click the 'OK' button.

How to Set Up a Bluetooth Headset As the Main Mic for Your Computer

1. Place your Bluetooth headset in 'discovery' mode. Most headsets are placed in discovery mode by holding their main control button until the headset's indicator light turns a solid blue. Check the headset's manual for specific instructions if this doesn't work for you.
2. Open the 'Start' menu on your computer and click 'Devices and Printers.' Click the 'Add a device' button near the top of the window. Windows then searches for and displays wireless devices that are available to connect. Your headset should be listed.
3. Select the headset and click 'Next.' Input the headset's security passkey if prompted. Most headsets use '0000.' Again, check the headset's manual if this key doesn't work for you.
4. Open 'Control Panel' from the 'Start' menu once the headset has been paired. Click 'Hardware and Sound,' then 'Manage audio devices' in the 'Sound' section.
5. Go to the 'Recording' tab, select your headset from the list of devices, and click the 'Set Default' button.

How to Open Equation Editor on Microsoft Word for Windows 7

Create New Equation
1. Click, in the text of the document, where you want to place the equation.
2. Click the 'Insert' tab on the Ribbon.
3. Click the 'Equation' button on the Ribbon -- its icon is a 'Pi' symbol. When you click it, Word automatically inserts a new equation and opens the equations editor.
4. Create your equation. To add numbers, type them on your keyboard. To add a special symbol or character, scroll through the Symbols menu on the Ribbon and click the one you want to add. To create special formulas such as fractions, radicals or operators, use the buttons on the right section of the Ribbon; these buttons offer drop-down menus, from which you can choose the specific structures you want.
5. Click on the page outside the equation when you want to close the equation tools. The equations editor on the Ribbon will close and the 'Design' tab will disappear, but don't worry; the Ribbon will display this tab again any time you click on the equation.
Edit Equation in .Docx
6. Click on the equation. The 'Design' tab will appear on the Ribbon, either open or simply available.
7. Click the 'Design' tab on the Ribbon, if it did not open automatically.
8. Use the tools, symbols and structures provided on the Ribbon to edit the equation.
9. Click on the page outside the equation when you want to close the equation tools.
Edit Equation in .Doc
10. Double-click on the equation, which opens the equation editor.
11. Edit the equation using the tools provided in the equation editor toolbar.
12. Click on the page outside the equation when you want to close the Equation Editor.

How to Remove a Genuine Windows Reminder

1. Press the 'Ctrl,' 'Shift' and 'Esc' keys at the same. This will launch the Task Manager. Click the 'Processes' tab. Select 'wgatray.exe' and click 'End Process.'
2. Reboot your PC. Press 'F8' at the boot screen in succession until the Advanced Boot Options Menu appears. Scroll down to 'Safe mode' and press 'Enter.'
3. Click 'Start' and 'Control Panel.' Navigate the following folder path: C://Windows/System32
4. Right-click 'wgatray.exe' and click 'Delete.' Exit Windows Explorer. Open the Recycle Bin and select 'Empty the Recycle Bin.' Exit the Recycle Bin.
5. Click 'Start' and 'Run.' Type 'regedit' in the dialog box and click 'OK.' This will open the Registry Editor.
6. Navigate the following registry path:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MicrosoftWindows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify
7. Right-click 'WgaLogon' in the 'Notify' folder and click 'Delete.' Confirm the removal of the registry entry. Exit the Registry Editor.

How to Locate the Product Key from a Dell CD for Windows 7

1. Close the computer lid if your Dell PC is a laptop computer. Flip the computer over to find the product key sticker on the bottom of the unit.
2. Turn the computer off if your Dell is a desktop computer. Position the computer so the back of the unit can be easily viewed. Inspect the back of the unit for the product key sticker.
3. Lay the Dell desktop PC on its side if the sticker is not found on the back. Check the bottom of the computer for the product key sticker.
4. Open the lower front door on a desktop PC that does not have the sticker on the back or bottom of the unit. Inspect the inside of the door for the product key.

How to Add a Zoom Button to Your Taskbar

Add Zoom to Taskbar
1. Click the Windows 7 Start button, and type 'Magnifier' (without the quotation marks) in the search box at the bottom of the Start menu. The 'Magnifier' icon appears at the top of the search results list.
2. Left-click 'Magnifier,' and hold down your left mouse button. Drag the icon from the Start menu to your taskbar. Windows pins it there.
3. Click the magnifier. The magnifier window opens. Click the 'Plus' sign to zoom in on the screen. Click the 'Minus' sign to zoom out. By default, each click zooms the screen or make it smaller by 100 percent.
4. Click the icon shaped like a gear. The magnifier options window opens. This window has a slider that allows you to control how much the screen view changes when you click the 'Plus' and 'Minus' buttons.
5. Drag the slider to the left if you wish to make the zoom increment smaller. Drag it to the right to increase the increment. For instance, to cause each click to zoom in or out by 150 percent instead of 100 percent, drag the slider to the right. As you drag the slider, the current increment appears below the slider.
6. Click 'OK' to set the increment value. Clicking 'OK' closes the 'Magnifier Options' window and returns you to the main magnifier window.
Set Zoom Options
7. Click the arrow next to the 'Views' drop-down list in the magnifier window. Three options appear that allow you to determine how the tool magnifies the screen.
8. Click the 'Full Screen' option if you want each click to zoom the entire screen. To zoom only a portion of the screen, click the 'Lens' option instead. When you choose this option, Windows magnifies the area around your mouse cursor.
9. Click the 'Docked' option if you do not wish to use the previous two options. After activating the 'Docked' option, you can choose the portion of the screen you wish to magnify. This option comes in handy when part of the screen displays small text and the other part does not.

How to Uninstall Remote Desktop

1. Click 'Start' and then open the 'Control Panel.'
2. Open 'Add or Remove Programs' if you use Windows XP. If you use Vista or Windows 7, open 'Programs and Features.'
3. Check 'Show Updates' in Windows XP or click 'View installed updates' in Vista/7.
4. Click on the 'KB925876' program in the program list and then click 'Remove.'
5. Restart the computer once the Remote Desktop program finishes uninstalling. That should complete the process.

How to Fix Lag Spikes on Windows 7

1. Click the 'Start' button on the Windows 7 taskbar and click the 'Search' box. Type 'regedit' in the 'Search' box and tap the 'Enter' key.
2. Navigate to the 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Multimedia\SystemProfile' directory in the 'Registry Editor' window that appears.
3. Double-click on the 'NetworkThrottlingIndex' key. Type 'FFFFFFFF' into the 'Value data' field of the window that appears.
4. Click the 'OK' button. Click the 'X' located in the upper-right corner of the 'Registry Editor' window to close the window. Reboot the computer.

How to Set Up a Bluetooth Headset on a Windows 7 Laptop

1. Power on your Bluetooth headset.
2. Click “Start” and select “Control Panel.”
3. Click the “Add a Device” link under 'Hardware and Sound' in the Control Panel window.
4. Select your headset in the list of available devices and click “Next.” Complete the steps to pair the device with your computer and have Windows automatically download its drivers.
5. Right-click the headset device in the Add a Device window and select “Properties.”
6. Click the “Services” tab at the top of the device’s Properties window.
7. Verify the “Headset” service check box is enabled. Click it and click “OK” if it isn’t.
8. Right-click the speaker icon in your system tray and select “Playback Devices.” Right-click the headset and select “Set as Default Device” to use it as your default audio output device.
9. Click the “Recording” tab at the top of the Sound window. Right-click the headset and select “Set as Default Device” to use it as your default audio input device.

How to Format a USB Drive in FAT32

1. Insert the USB drive into an open USB port on the computer. The computer should automatically recognize the drive. If it is the first time the drive has been connected to the computer, Windows will attempt to install drivers to support the USB drive.
2. Click the 'Start' button to bring up the Start menu. Click 'Computer' to explore the computer and the drives attached to it.
3. Find the drive letter designation for the connected USB drive listed under the Computer heading on the left side of the window. Right-click the USB drive listed here and click the 'Format' option.
4. Select FAT32 formatting under File system. Choose either quick format or regular format by checking or un-checking the Quick Format box. Click 'Start' to start the formatting process. Most Windows versions will give you a warning that all of your data will be erased. Click 'OK' if you want to continue formatting the USB drive.

How to Disable the Bluetooth Exchange Folder

1. Make sure no Bluetooth devices are currently syncing or transferring files with your PC.
2. Click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray in the lower-right corner of your Windows desktop.
3. Choose 'Open Bluetooth Set­tings' from the pop-up menu that appears.
4. Go to the 'Share' tab at the top of the window.
5. Uncheck the box next to 'Allow remote devices to browse, send, and receive pictures, music, and other files.'
6. Press the 'OK' or 'Apply' button to save the settings and disable the Bluetooth Exchange folder.

How Do I Add the Date to My Task Bar?

Add The Date To The Taskbar In Windows XP/Vista
1. Right-click on your Window's taskbar and click 'Lock the taskbar' option to remove the check mark next to it and unlock your taskbar. If there is no check mark next to it, do not click it as your taskbar is already unlocked.
2. Move your cursor to the top edge of the Start menu and wait for it to change into a double arrow.
3. Click and hold the left mouse button and drag your mouse upwards until the taskbar physically changes in size. When it does, it will add the day and the date under the time.
Add The Date To The Taskbar In Windows 7
4. Right-click on the Window's taskbar and select 'Properties' from the resulting menu.
5. Click the check box next to 'Use Small Icons' to disable the option. The icons will get slightly larger and the date will appear under the time.
6. Click 'Apply' followed by 'Ok' to save your changes and exit the window.

How to Clean Up Windows 7

1. Organize the Taskbar and Notification Area by the system clock. Click the Notification Area and choose 'Customize.' Select 'Only show notifications' in the 'Behaviors' column to get rid of unnecessary system icons, such as the touchpad pointing device icon if you're using a laptop and the Windows 7 Action Center. Click 'OK.' Right-click the Taskbar, point to 'Toolbars' and uncheck the toolbars you want to remove from the Taskbar, such as the 'Address' or the 'Links' toolbar.
2. Organize the Windows 7 desktop. Review the Gadgets displayed on your desktop and click the close button in the top-right corner of duplicate Gadgets (i.e., get rid of similar radio Gadgets) and/or those that you have not used in a week or longer. Select unused desktop applications or program shortcuts and press the 'Delete' key to remove them from the desktop display. Click and drag with your mouse any frequently used desktop shortcut icons to the Taskbar; this 'pins' them so that you can open these programs with just one click. Delete the desktop shortcuts you moved to the Taskbar.
3. Purge old System Restore points. Click the Windows logo 'Start' button and click on 'Control Panel.' Click on 'System' from the 'System and Security' section. Click on 'System Protection' from the left-hand column and click the 'System Protection' tab from the 'System Properties' box. Click the 'Configure' button. Click the 'Delete' button next to 'Delete all restore points.' Click 'OK' to close the dialog box. Close the Control Panel windows.
4. Delete Windows temporary files. Click the Windows logo 'Start' button and, in the 'Search for files' box, type '%temp%' to bring up the temp folder. Click 'Temp' from the list. Select all the files listed in the folder. Press the 'Delete' key to remove the temp files. Right-click the 'Recycle Bin' icon on your desktop. Choose 'Empty Recycle Bin' from the menu and click 'Yes' in the confirmation message window to empty it.
5. Run the Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter utilities to free up space on your hard drive. Click the Windows logo button, go to 'All Programs,' click the 'Accessories' folder and select the 'System Tools' sub-folder. Click 'Disk Cleanup' from the list. Keep the default files checked in the Disk Cleanup utility and click 'OK' in the box. Click 'Delete files' in the confirmation message that appears. Open the Disk Defragmenter utility and click 'Analyze Disk' for the primary 'C:' drive. Select the 'Defragment Disk' option if the Disk Analyzer shows that the drive is over 10 percent fragmented.
6. Optimize the Windows 7 operating system startup. Type 'msconfig' in the Windows 7 search box and press 'Enter' to open the 'System Configuration' utility. Select the 'Services' tab and click the 'Hide all Microsoft services' checkbox. Click the 'Disable all' button to disable all other services started during system startup. Click 'Apply.' Click the 'Startup' tab and review the list of programs and applications that automatically start when your operating system loads. Uncheck unnecessary startup programs, such as music players and games. Click 'Apply.' Click 'OK' in the 'System Configuration' window. Restart your computer to complete the changes.
7. Optimize the system performance. Type 'Troubleshooting' into the Windows 7 search box and click 'Troubleshooting' from the list. Click 'Check for performance issues' under 'System and Security.' Click 'Next' in the Performance window and follow the onscreen prompts to fix issues that Windows 7 finds.

How to Set Up a Belkin Basic Wireless Adapter on Windows 7

1. Connect the Belkin wireless adapter to the USB port on the computer.
2. Click 'Start.' Choose 'Devices and Printers' from the 'Start' menu.
3. Click 'Add a Device.'
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation of the Belkin wireless adapter in Windows 7.

How to Clear a CCM Cache

1. Turn on the computer and click the 'Start' button in the lower-left corner of the screen. Double-click 'Control Panel.'
2. Scroll to 'Configuration Manager' and double-click its icon to open. Press the 'Advanced' tab.
3. Change the location of future cached files, if needed, by clicking the 'Change Location' button and choosing a new location on your hard drive. The default location is '%windir%\system32\CCM\Cache.'
4. Delete all cached files in CCM by clicking the 'Delete Files' button. Press 'Yes' if asked to confirm, and wait for your temporary program download folder to empty.
5. Click 'OK' to save your changes, and exit the Advanced window.

How to Burn a Video DVD in Windows 7 Media Center

1. Click the 'Maximize' button if your Windows Media Center does not fill your computer screen.
2. Place a writable DVD into your DVD burner.
3. Click 'Burn a CD or DVD.'
4. Click 'Video DVD' in the Select Disc Format window and click 'Next.'
5. Enter a name for your DVD in the Name This DVD window and click 'Next.'
6. Choose 'Recorded TV' or 'Video Library,' depending on the type of your video, in the Select Media window and click 'Next.'
7. Browse the available folders to find your desired video file. Click the video. You should see a small check mark to indicate that the file has been selected. Click 'Next.'
8. Click the 'Add More' button in the Review & Edit List window if you want to add more videos to the DVD. Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to add more files.
9. Click 'Burn DVD' once you've added all the files you want to burn. Click 'Yes' to confirm. The process could take up to a couple hours, depending on your system hardware and the size of the files. Windows 7 Media Center will display the progress of the DVD burn in the lower-right corner.
10. Click 'Done' when the burning process is complete.

Set up a Guest Share in Windows 7

Share from Any Folder
1. Enable the guest account. By default, the guest account is disabled to protect your computer against unauthorized access. To enable the account, press the Windows key on your keyboard to expand the Start menu, click 'Control Panel' in the right column and type 'guest' in the search box in the upper right corner of the Control Panel window. Click 'Guest' and 'Turn On' if it is disabled.
2. Select a file or folder to share with the guest account. Press 'Windows-E' to open an Explorer window. Navigate to the asset you wish to share. Right click on the file or folder, select 'Share with' from the context menu and then click 'Specific people....'
3. Review the user accounts that currently have access rights to the asset. If the guest account is already authorized to access the file or folder, the account name and permission level will display in the dialog box.
4. Add the guest account as an authorized user. From the drop-down menu at the top of the dialog box, select 'Guest,' then click 'Add.'
5. Customize the guest user's access rights. From the 'Share with' dialog box, click the drop-down next to the guest user's access level. Select either 'read' (to only allow the guest account to view the file or folder) or 'read/write' to let the user edit the asset. Select 'remove' to strip all rights to the asset.Click 'OK' when you're finished to set the guest account's permissions.
Share Using Public Folders
6. Enable the guest account. By default, the guest account is disabled to protect your computer against unauthorized access. To enable the account, go to 'User Accounts' within the Control Panel and select 'Manage Accounts.' Click on the guest account and enable it if it's disabled.
7. Put the file you want to share with the guest user in the computer's Public folder (usually found at C:\Users\Public).
8. Log in using the guest account to verify that you can see the shared asset in the Public folder.

How to Remove the Virus Ctfmon.exe

End Infected Processes
1. Press 'Ctrl + Alt + Delete.'
2. Click on the 'Task Manager.'
3. Click on the 'Processes' tab.
4. Right-click on 'Ctfmon.exe,' and select 'End Process.'
Delete Infected Registry Keys
5. Click on the 'Start' menu.
6. Click on 'Run.'
7. Type 'regedit' into the open box and click 'OK.' The Registry Editor will open.
8. Locate the following registry key in the left pane of the Registry Editor and delete it. To delete a registry key, right-click on it and select 'Delete.''HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\Software\\Ctfmon.exe'
Delete Infected Files
9. Click on the 'Start' menu.
10. Click on 'Search Files and Folders.' Or, if using Windows Vista or Windows 7, click on the 'Search Programs and Files' box.
11. Search for and delete any files that include the name 'Ctfmon.' Note that these files will likely have different file extensions. For example, Ctfmon.exe or Ctfmon.dll.

How to Make Windows 7 Connect to a HomeGroup With Vista

1. Sign on to Windows 7 as an administrator. Click 'Start.' Right-click 'Computer.' Click 'Properties' to open 'System Properties.'
2. Choose 'Advanced system settings' from the left pane. Click the 'Computer Name' tab.
3. Click 'Change.' Click 'Workgroup.' Enter a name for the homegroup into the field. Click 'OK.' Restart the computer.
4. Sign on to the Windows Vista computer. Repeat the same steps as you did for the Windows 7.
5. Click 'Start.' Right-click 'Network.' Click 'Properties' to open 'Network and Sharing Center.' Go to 'Sharing and Discovery.'
6. Expand 'Network discovery.' Click 'Turn on network discovery.' Click 'Apply.'
7. Return to the Windows 7 computer. Click 'Start.' Right-click 'Network.' Choose 'Properties' from the contextual menu.
8. Click 'Change advanced sharing settings.' Click 'Turn on network discovery.' Click 'Save changes.'
9. Click 'Start.' Click 'Network' to view the computers that are part of the homegroup. Double-click the name assigned to the Vista computer to connect to it.

How to Stop My Computer From Going to Black Out

1. Click on the 'Start' button to bring up the Start Menu.
2. Click on 'Control Panel' and choose 'Power Options.'
3. Navigate to the 'Power Schemes' tab if you are using Windows XP. Windows Vista and 7 users will need to click the 'Change Plan Settings' next to the currently used 'Preferred Plan.'
4. Choose the amount of time you want your computer to wait before turning off the monitor, shutting down the hard drive or putting the computer in standby mode. Windows Vista and 7 users can choose the amount of time the computer waits before turning off the display or putting the computer to sleep. If you never want the computer to shut down the display or go into standby, choose the 'Never' option.
5. Click the 'Apply' or 'Save Changes' button to change your power settings. Your computer screen should no longer black out when you leave the computer sitting idle.

How to Change the Default Home Page for IE8 in Windows 7

1. Click 'Start,' and then click 'Control Panel.'
2. Click the green 'Network and Internet' link.
3. Click the green 'Internet Options' link. This will open a new 'Internet Options' window.
4. Type the address of your desired homepage into the field in the 'Home Page' section of the 'Internet Options' window. If you want to have IE8 open with multiple tabs as your homepage, add additional addresses to their own lines in this field.
5. Click 'Apply,' and then click 'OK.'

How to Search by File Size in Windows 7

1. Open the Start menu from your taskbar.
2. Place the cursor in the 'Search programs and files' field at the bottom of the Start menu. You will enter ranges using greater-than, less-than and '..' range delimiters.
3. Type 'size:' followed by greater than or less than tags. For example, to find all files less than 70KB and greater than 45KB type:size:
45KB
4. Type 'size:' followed by greater than OR equal to tags to locate files. To find all files less than or equal to 70 Megabytes enter:size:
5. Type 'size:' followed by a series of values to locate all files between two ranges. This search includes values of the first or second sizes. For example, to return all files sized 150KB to 550KB type:size:150KB..550KB

How to Change My Windows 7 Taskbar Back to Normal

1. Right-click the taskbar and choose 'Properties' from the menu.
2. Select 'Bottom' from the 'Taskbar location on screen' drop-down menu. This places the taskbar in the default location at the bottom of your screen.
3. Click the 'Customize' button next to 'Notification Area.' This launches a new window.
4. Click the 'Restore default icon behaviors' link to restore the notification icons to default settings.
5. Click the 'OK' button twice to save the settings to your taskbar. This resets the taskbar back to its normal behavior.

How to Start Up in Safe Mode in Windows 7

1. Turn on your computer or restart your computer if it is already on.
2. Press the F8 key and hold it until the 'Advanced Boot Options' screen appears.
3. Use your down and up arrow keys to highlight the 'Safe Mode' boot option.
4. Press 'Enter' to boot into safe mode.

What Is Port 445 Used for in Windows 7?

Windows File Sharing
Early versions of Windows used Server Message Block (SMB) for network file and printer sharing services. With the growth of TCP/IP Microsoft designed Windows NT to run SMB on top of NetBIOS over TCP/IP. This design used ports 135, 137 and 139 for communications over the network, while versions starting with Windows 2000 were designed to run SMB over TCP/IP directly using port 445.
NetBIOS Security
NetBIOS carries information in its packets such as domain information, computer names and account information. Such information should never leave your local network, as its discovery by malicious persons could result in a security breach on your network. Disabling NetBIOS over TCP/IP entirely is the best option unless NetBIOS is a requirement on your network. This might be the case if you have older network applications that require NetBIOS for communication.
Resource Sharing in Windows 7
Sharing of network resources over Port 445 as implemented in Windows 7 is more efficient than running SMB on top of NetBIOS over TPC/IP. This method eliminates the middle man and eliminates the three NetBIOS security risks associated with Ports 135, 137 and 139. You can actually disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP on Windows 7 through the Advanced Settings of your network adapter. You can also disable NBT by setting the Microsoft vendor-specific option code 1 to a value of 2 on your DHCP server.
Securing Port 445
Disabling NBT achieves a higher level of security than leaving those ports functional, but you still must secure Port 445. It is best to set your firewall to never allow Port 445 outgoing network traffic. Some recommend disabling Port 445 on your personal firewall unless you actually need it for a period of time. This is more trouble, but is the most secure method for using Port 445 at all.

How to Change the Windows 7 Start Orb

1. Design a start orb using any image in Adobe Photoshop or similar program. While the start orb in Windows 7 is already over-sized and hangs over the edges of the task bar, too large of an image will be a nuisance. Keep the image size of an orb between 20x20 and 30x30 pixels. Once you have created your orb, save it to the desktop of your computer.
2. Download the TakeOwnership ZIP file (see Resources). After downloading, go to the 'Downloads' folder of your computer, right-click on the TakeOwnership file and choose “Extract” from the menu that comes pops up. Choose a folder where you would like to store the program files and click “Extract.” The TakeOwnership application automatically adds a 'Take Ownership' option to the context menu of any folder on your hard drive.
3. Download the Restorator 2007 Resource Editor trial version (see Resources). Go to the 'Downloads' folder and double-click the setup icon, then follow the setup screens to install the Restorator to your computer.
4. Go to the 'Start' menu and select 'My Computer' or 'Computer.' Double-click on the 'C' drive to open it, right-click on the 'Windows' folder and choose 'Take Ownership' from the context menu when it comes up. You must take ownership of the folder before you can make changes to it using the Restorator.
5. Open the “Restorator” and click the “Open” folder in the toolbar. Navigate to the “explorer.exe” file, which is located on the “C” drive in the “Windows” folder.
6. Click the small arrow next to “Bitmap” to expand the 'Bitmap' folder. Right-click the “6801” file name and select “Assign” and then “Assign to…” Navigate to the new start orb that you created on your desktop; click on the file name and click “Open.”
7. Repeat the “Assign” process with files 6805 and 6809. These files also point to the Windows 7 Start orb. Once all three files have been assigned to the new orb file, press “Ctrl+S” or go to the “File” menu and select “Save.” Save the file as “explorer.new” or 'explorer.custom.'
8. Return to the Windows folder and change the “explorer.exe” file name to “explorer.old.” Rename the “explorer.new” or 'explorer.custom' file to “explorer.exe.”
9. Stop the Windows Explorer process by right-clicking on the “explorer.exe” file and choosing “End Process Tree” from the menu that comes pops up. When the screen goes blank, press “Ctrl+Shift+ESC” to bring up the task manager; go to the “File” menu and select “New Task.” Type “explorer” into the provided text box and click the “OK” button. This will restart Explorer and your new orb will appear on the left side of the Windows task bar.

How to Create an HTML Page as Your Desktop Wallpaper

For Windows XP or Earlier
1. Right-click anywhere on your desktop, and when the pop-up menu appears, select \'Desktop Settings.\'
2. Click on the \'Background\' tab.
3. Click \'Browse.\'
4. In the \'Browse\' dialogue box, set it to \'htm\' or \'html\' instead of \'All Image Files.\'
5. You can now enter in a URL to set your background to a live web page. Or, you can simply browse to an HTML file on your hard drive that you would like to set as your background.
For Windows Vista
6. Unfortunately, Microsoft discontinued the active desktop function when Windows Vista came out, so both Windows Vista and Windows 7 lack this option. If you want to make an HTML page your desktop you will have to download the program AveDesktopSites, which is a freeware alternative to active desktop. It can be found at brothersoft.com.
7. Install and open AveDesktopSites.
8. Open the AveDesktopSites options dialogue box by clicking on the light bulb icon in your quick launch toolbar.
9. Near the top of the window, click on the plus sign button.
10. In the URL box, type in the URL of the website that you want to have as your background. If you want to choose an html file on your computer, type in the command line for that file. For example: \'C:\\Users\\Owner\\Documents\\mypage.html.\'
11. Adjust the size and positioning of your background page using the settings in the AveDesktopSites dialogue box.

How to Adjust Windows 7 Slideshow Picture Duration

1. Open the directory that contains the image files you want to view in a slide show.
2. Click the 'Slide Show' button in the toolbar for that directory. The slide show featuring those particular images will begin.
3. Right click on the image presently on screen. Select either 'Slow,' 'Medium' or 'Fast' to change the duration of the slide show as it is in progress.

How to Install a Recovery Disc

1. Insert the Windows 7 installation disc into your optical drive.
2. Restart your computer.
3. When prompted to 'Press any key to continue,' press a key to load the Windows 7 installation prompt.
4. Choose your default language and your keyboard type, such as 'US English' and click 'Next.'
5. Click 'Repair your computer.'
6. Choose your Windows 7 installation from the list of installed Windows operating systems. On most computers, there will be only one option and this dialogue will not be presented.
7. Click 'System Recovery Options.'
8. Click 'System Restore' and select the last good restore point for Windows. Click 'Restore' and the system will be automatically restored to this point in its configuration history.

How to Find Out My Windows 7 CD Key

Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder
1. Download the Magical Jelly Bean utility (Resource 1). Click on the 'Download' entry at the bottom of the features column of the free version.
2. Double-click the file you downloaded to install the program. When the installation window opens, click 'Next' to begin. Click the button next to 'I Accept the Agreement' and click 'Next.' Select the installation directory or simply click 'Next' to install it in the default directory. Select whether to create a desktop icon and click 'Next.' The next window asks if you want to install the Realplayer program. Uncheck the box if you don't and then click 'Next.' Click 'Install' to start.
3. Ensure the block next to 'Launch Keyfinder' is checked and click 'Finish.' The program will run and open a window showing you various programs that the program can detect. Click on Windows 7 in the left pane.
4. Locate your product key in the right pane. The key is the fifth line from the top and is made of of five blocks of five characters each.
LicenseCrawler
5. Navigate to the LicenseCrawler download page maintained by Softonic (Resource 2). Click the 'Download' entry next to the program name to save the file to your computer.
6. Double-click the .exe file to begin installation. Click 'Accept' to accept the Softonic license terms. Uncheck the entry, unless you want to install the Softonic toolbar, and click 'Download.' The program will install automatically and a window will open showing the LicenseCrawler folder.
7. Open the folder and double-click the LicenseCrawler application file.Click 'Run' to extract the files and install the program.
8. Select your language from the drop-down menu and click 'OK.' Read the license terms and click 'Accept' to continue.
9. Click the box beside '64bit' if you are using a 64-bit version of Windows 7 and click 'Search.' An advertisement window will open as the program performs the search but it will close in 20 seconds. When the search finishes, all located product keys will be displayed in the lower window. Look for the Windows 7 entry. The CD key will be listed on the last line of the entry.
ProduKey
10. Navigate to the ProduKey homepage, scroll to the middle of the page to locate the download links and select the version you want to download. Note that there is a separate version for 64-bit systems. Click the appropriate link to download the file to your computer.
11. Unzip the installation file and double-click the ProduKey.exe file. The program will run without needing to install itself on your computer.
12. Locate the Windows 7 entry in the ProduKey window. The CD key is the entry in the right column.

How to Clean a Network's Cache

Clear a Windows 7 or Vista Cache
1. Click the Windows logo on the Task Bar. Type 'Network' into the 'Start Search' address bar.
2. Select 'Network and Sharing Center' from the presented options. If you are running Windows 7, select 'Troubleshoot Problems' and follow the succeeding prompts to clear your network's cache. For Vista users, click 'Tasks' and select 'Diagnose and Repair'. Follow the succeeding prompts.
3. Exit out of the internet browser. Reopen it and attempt to access the Internet.
Clear an Apple Mac OS X Cache
4. Type 'Terminal' into the Spotlight search bar.
5. Select 'Terminal' from the Application options.
6. Type 'dscacheutil -flushcache' into the window and then press Enter. Close the Terminal application. Quit your Web browser and relaunch it.
Clear a Linux Cache
7. Open a terminal window by clicking the 'Applications Menu' and selecting 'Accessories' and then 'Terminal'.
8. Type '/etc/rc.d/init.d/nscd' into the terminal application and restart.
9. Relaunch your Web browser.

How to Change Access From Local Only

1. (If you already know the name of the network adapter you use to connect to the Internet, you can skip the first two steps.) Open the \'Start\' menu and go to \'Control Panel,\' then \'Network and Internet\' and then \'Network and Sharing Center.\'
2. Click \'Manage Network Connections\' underneath \'Tasks.\' Either the wireless adapter will be listed, or a column with \'device name\' will show the name.
3. Open the \'Start\' menu and type \'regedit\' into the search box.
4. Open the \'regedit\' file that comes up. Navigate through: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion\\NetworkCardsLook through the numbered sections until you find the one that has the name of your network adapter in its description. The string of numbers under \'service name\' is your network adapter's GUID. You will need the GUID in order to know which subsection of the registry to edit in the next step.
5. Navigate the regedit through HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SYSTEM>CurrentControlSet>Services>Tcpip>Parameters>Interfaces>{GUID}
6. Open the edit menu and click on \'New\' and then click \'DWORD (32-bit) Value.\'
7. Name the new value \'DhcpConnEnableBcastFlagToggle\' and press \'Enter.\'
8. Right click the file you just made and then click \'Modify.\'
9. Set \'Value Data\' to 1 and click \'OK\' and close regedit.

How to Backup MBR in Windows 7

1. Navigate your web browser to DIY DataRecovery's MBRtool download page. MBRtool is a freeware utility that can back up and restore your computer's MBR.
2. Click the blue download icon next to MBRtool on the download page. Save the MBRtool installation file to your hard drive.
3. Run the installation file to start the MBRtool setup wizard. Click 'Next' to continue.
4. Read the License Agreement and click the radio button next to 'I accept the agreement.' Click 'Next,' as it appears, four times. Click 'Install' to continue.
5. Insert a blank, writable CD into your computer's CD-R drive.
6. Click the radio button next to 'Create Boot CD/DVD.' Click 'Go.' MBRtool will create a bootable CD that contains the MBRtool utility.
7. Restart your computer and boot to the CD. Your computer will boot to a DOS command prompt.
8. Type 'MBRtool' at the command prompt, and press 'Enter.' The program will start up and display the main MBRtool menu.
9. Type '2' and press 'Enter' at the main MBRtool program menu to backup your MBR to a file. Type the name of the file to which you would like to save the computer's MBR and press 'Enter.' MBRtool will backup your MBR to the specified file.

How to Change Control Panel to Classic View in Windows 7

1. Log on to your Windows 7 based computer. Once at your desktop, click the 'Start' button.
2. Click 'Run' and then type regedit in the 'Run' form field. Press Enter.
3. Once in the Registry Editor, navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer.
4. Verify that you are in the correct key. Locate the REG_DWORD value 'ForceClassicControlPanel' and double click it. The 'Edit DWORD Value' window appears. In the window, in the value data form field, change the number to '1' (without the quotes) and click OK.
5. Hit the F5 key to refresh the OS. Now, close out to the desktop. Click Start, then Control Panel. You should now see all Control Panel icons instead of the category view. Cheers!

How to Repair a Remote Desktop

Ensure Connections for All Allowed
1. Right-click 'Computer' and select 'Properties.'
2. Choose the 'Remote Settings' option.
3. Make sure that 'Allow connections from computers running any version of Remote Desktop' is selected.
Ensure Remote Desktop is Not Blocked by Firewall
4. Click the 'Start' button and choose the 'Control Panel' option.
5. Choose the 'Allow a Program or Feature Through Windows Firewall' option.
6. Click 'Change Settings' and scroll through the list that appears until you find 'Remote Desktop.' If the box next to it is not checked, check the box.
Ensure Remote Desktop Services are Enabled
7. Click 'Start' and choose the 'Computer Management' option. Under 'Services and Applications,' choose 'Services.'
8. Scroll through the list that appears and look for 'Remote Desktop Configuration,' 'Remote Desktop Services' and 'Remote Desktop Services User Mode.'
9. Select each of the three services and see whether they are listed as 'Started.' If they are not, choose the 'Start the Service' option.

How to Resize Partition in Windows 7

Shrink a Disk Partition
1. Click 'Start' and select 'Control Panel.'
2. Double-click the 'Administrative Tools' icon.
3. Double-click the 'Computer Management' icon.
4. Click 'Disk Management' below Storage on the left pane of the Computer Management window that opens.
5. Right-click the hard disk partition that you want to shrink. It will be below Volume on the right pane of Computer Management window. Click 'Shrink Volume.'
6. Type the size by which you want to shrink the selected partition in the 'Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB' box.
7. Click the 'Shrink' button. This will shrink the selected hard disk partition.
Extend a Disk Partition
8. Click 'Start' and select 'Control Panel.'
9. Double-click the 'Administrative Tools' icon.
10. Double-click the 'Computer Management' icon.
11. Click 'Disk Management' below Storage on the left pane of the Computer Management window.
12. Right-click the disk partition that you want to add to another partition and select 'Delete Volume.' For example, if you want to add D: drive to E: drive, right-click the D: drive and click 'Delete Volume.' All the files on the partition being deleted will be permanently deleted.
13. Right-click the hard disk partition that you want to extend. This will be below Volume on the right pane of Computer Management window. Click 'Extend Volume.'
14. Click 'Next' on the welcome screen of the Extend Volume Wizard dialog box that opens.
15. Select the disk partition that you want to add to another partition, click 'Add,' and then click 'Next.'
16. Click the 'Finish' button. This will extend the selected volume.

How to Set Up TVersity for Windows 7

1. Download TVersity from www.tversity.com/download/.
2. Install the software by following the on-screen prompts.
3. Add files to your library by clicking 'Library,' and then 'Add Items.' Select the type of item you would like to add, such as a folder or a specific file. Click 'Browse' after selecting the type to navigate to where the folder or file is saved. Click 'Submit' to add the item.
4. Click the 'Refresh Media Library' button after adding items.
5. Start, Stop or Restart the sharing server by clicking the 'Main Menu' drop-down button and selecting the respective option.
6. Click 'Settings.' Under 'Media Playback Device,' select the type of device you will be playing the media on. This optimizes the settings for that specific device. If you want to use it on multiple devices, select 'Auto Detect.'
7. Connect to TVersity from a computer or portable device on the same network by typing http://localhost:41952 or http://localhost:41952/flashlib, for the Adobe Flash Interface, in to a Web browser. Replace 'Localhost' with local IP address of the computer running TVersity. This can be found by clicking 'Start,' then 'Programs,' then Accessories,' opening Command Prompt and then typing 'ipconfig.' You can also connect from a computer outside the network by checking the box to accept requests outside the network under the 'General' tab of the 'Settings.' In this case, replace 'Localhost' with the external IP address of the computer, which can be found at whatsmyip.org.
8. Connect other devices to TVersity by accessing the UPnP/DLNA options.

How to Sync a BlackBerry With Windows 7

1. Download and install BlackBerry Desktop Software. (See Resources.) The file to download is a self-extractable program. Double-click on the file you downloaded. On Windows 7, you will be prompted whether you want to allow the program to make changes to your computer. Click 'Yes.' Once it is installed, run the program.
2. Connect your BlackBerry to your computer with the USB cable that came with the phone. If prompted click 'Yes.'
3. Click 'Get started with this device.' If your BlackBerry uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server email, click 'Add my enterprise email account' and follow the on-screen directions.
4. Type a name for your BlackBerry when prompted.
5. Click the box next to 'Organizer data' to synchronize your contacts, memos, tasks and calendar. Click 'Finish.'
6. Click 'Organizer,' then 'Settings.' Check the box next to the application that has your data on your computer, such as 'Outlook.'
7. Click 'Setup.' Select the application that has the data on your computer again, then click 'Next.' You will now need to choose rules for what data to synchronize and how to do it. Read through the options and select the rules you want. When done, click 'Next,' then 'Finish.' Your BlackBerry is now set up to synchronize with your Windows 7 computer. Whenever you want to synchronize, plug your phone into your PC, and the BlackBerry Desktop Software will start. Click 'Organizer,' then 'Sync.'

How to Make Windows 7 Desktop Icons Smaller Without a Mouse

1. Press the 'Windows' key (the key with the windows icon on it) to open the 'Start' menu.
2. Type 'regedit' into the search field of the 'Start' menu, and press 'Enter' to open the Windows Registry editor. If your cursor isn't in the 'Search' field already, navigate through the 'Start' menu using the up- and down-arrow keys on your keyboard.
3. Press the down-arrow key on your keyboard to select the 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER' registry folder.
4. Press the right-arrow key to expand the folder.
5. Using the right-arrow key as described previously, expand the 'Control Panel' folder, which is in the folder you just expanded, then expand the 'Desktop' registry folder. Select 'WindowMetrics' using the 'Enter' key.
6. Press the 'Tab' key to move your cursor from the left side of the window to the right side. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the 'Shell Icon Size' registry key.
7. Press the 'Enter' key. The number you type in the new window that pops up will set the Windows icon sizes. The lower the number, the smaller the icons. Press 'Enter' again to save the new value. You will need to restart your computer for the change to take effect.

How to Uninstall Google Chrome Manually in Windows 7

1. Click the 'Start' icon on the Windows desktop taskbar, then select 'Control Panel' on the right side of the Start menu.
2. Click 'Appearance and Personalization' and then select 'Folder Options.' Select the 'View' tab in the dialog box. Click the check box beside 'Hide Extensions for Known File Types' to untick and deselect this option.
3. Launch your Web browser. Navigate to the Google Chrome Help manual uninstallation page.
4. Right-click the hyperlinked text that reads 'this link' in Step 2 of the uninstallation instructions. Click 'Save Target As' or 'Save Link As' in the context menu. Type 'remove.reg' into the file name input field, then select 'All Files' from the Save as Type drop-down menu. Set 'Desktop' as the save location for the file.
5. Exit your Web browser.
6. Double-click the downloaded 'remove.reg' file on the desktop. Click 'Yes' in the confirmation pop-up window, then click 'OK.'
7. Click the 'Start' icon on the desktop taskbar and then enter the following command in the Search box at the bottom of the Start menu: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Google.
8. Click the 'Google' folder in the search results. Select the 'Chrome' folder, then press 'Delete' on your computer keyboard to uninstall Google Chrome.

How to Check Installed Drivers for Windows 7

1. Open the Start menu, then click 'Control Panel.'
2. Click 'Classic View' on the left pane of the Control Panel if it appears.
3. Double-click 'System' to open the System Properties window.
4. Click 'Device Manager' on the left pane of the window.
5. Click the '+' icon that appears before each category, such as 'Display adapters' or 'Network adapters.'
6. Double-click the adapter, then click the 'Driver' tab on the dialog that appears.
7. Click 'Driver Details' to view detailed information about the driver operating the hardware.
8. Click 'OK' twice and repeat the process for each additional hardware component you would like to review driver information for.

How to Increase Streaming Video Speed in Windows 7

1. Click “Start” then “All Programs.” Click “Windows Media Player” from All Programs.
2. Click “Tools” and “Options” from the Windows Media Player menu.
3. Click the “Performance” tab from the Options window.
4. Select “Buffer” under Network Buffering.
5. Type “1” in the buffer speed next to “seconds of content.”
6. Click “Apply” and “OK.”

How to Turn Off a Background in Windows Remote Desktop

1. Click the Windows 'Start' button on the computer running Remote Desktop and enter 'gpedit.msc' in the search text box. This opens the policy editor.
2. Click the 'Local Computer Policy' on the left pane. This expands a list of options. Click 'Computer Configuration,' 'Administrative Templates,' 'Windows Components' and then 'Terminal Services.'
3. Double-click 'Enforce Removal of Remote Desktop Wallpaper' located in the center details pane. Select 'Enable' and click 'OK.' This saves your settings and disables the wallpaper on the Remote Desktop machine.

How to Change the DSN Number on Windows 7

1. Click 'Start,' 'Control Panel,' 'System and Security' and 'Administrative Tools.' All the tools listed in this window control the settings of your computer.
2. Double-click the 'Data Source (ODBC)' shortcut. The window that opens displays all of your DSN settings.
3. Click the 'System' tab. Click the DSN you want to edit and click the 'Configure' button on the right side of the window.
4. Type a new number or alphanumeric name for the DSN in the 'Name' text box.
5. Click 'OK' to save your settings.

How to Remove the Snow Leopard Theme on Windows 7

1. Click the Windows 'Start' button and select 'Control Panel' from the right column of the Start menu.
2. Click 'Appearance and Personalization' followed by 'Change the Theme.'
3. Find the theme that you want to use from the desktop theme icons displayed in the main pane. Click a theme to select it as the current desktop theme.
4. Scroll to the 'My Themes' section at the top of the main pane.
5. Hover your mouse pointer over the Snow Leopard theme icon. Right-click and select 'Delete Theme' from the context menu. This removes the Snow Leopard theme from Windows 7.

How Do I Save a File in Windows 7?

1. Click the 'File' menu in the menu bar of the application that is being used.
2. Scroll down in the drop-down menu and select 'Save As.' The 'Save as Dialog' box is displayed.
3. Type the name of the document in the 'File Name' blank.
4. Choose the location to save the document to. For example, choose desktop as the location.
5. Click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the dialog box.

How to Backup Windows to FTP

1. Click the 'Start' button. These instructions refer to Windows 7. You can perform this task following a similar method for all versions of Windows.
2. Click 'Control Panel.' Go to 'System and maintenance.' Open 'Backup and Restore.'
3. Click 'Set up Backup.' Enter an administrator password once prompted. Choose which files you wish to back up. You can back up all the files on the computer, an individual user's files or a manual selection. Next, choose 'FTP' as your method of backup. Hit 'Back up now' to begin the backup operation. Do not interrupt the process.

How to Change the Windows 7 Task Bar

1. Right-click an empty area on the taskbar and click 'Properties.'
2. Click the box to the right of 'Taskbar Buttons' and click 'Combine when Taskbar is Full.'
3. Click the 'Use Small Icons' checkbox if you want the taskbar to be the same size it was in previous versions of Windows.
4. Click 'OK.'

How to Repair a System32 Error

1. Insert the Windows 7 installation disc or Windows 7 repair disc into the computer's DVD drive.
2. Restart the computer and open the 'Advanced Boot Options' menu. To do so, press the 'F8' key repeatedly before the Windows 7 startup logo appears on the monitor.
3. Use the directional arrow keys to select the option 'Repair your computer.' Press the 'Enter' key and follow the onscreen instructions until you arrive at the 'System Recovery Options' menu.
4. Click the option labeled 'Startup Repair' to fix the System32 error on the computer. After repairing, the computer will restart automatically. Press the 'F' key during startup, select the option labeled 'Start Windows Normally' and press the 'Enter' key to return the computer to normal operation.

How to Reinstall Some Missing Files

1. Windows Update
1. Open the Start menu, click \'All Programs,\' and then click \'Windows Update.\'
2. Click the “Check for updates” link to have Windows Update scan the computer. Download and install the critical updates presented by Windows Update.
3. Restart the computer and check for the missing file. If the file is still missing, proceed below to Section 2 for Windows XP or Section 3 for Windows Vista and Windows 7. If a DLL file is missing, skip to Section 4.
System File Protection in Windows XP
4. Insert the Windows XP installation or recovery disc. Close the window that starts up with the disc.
5. Open the Start menu, click \'Run,\' and then type “sfc /scannow” in the field. Press \'Enter\' to run System File Protection. The process will run for several minutes then end without further notification. It will automatically replace missing or corrupted system files.
6. Restart the computer; the missing system files should be restored.
System File Checker in Windows Vista and Windows 7
7. Open the Start menu, click \'All Programs,\' click \'Accessories\' and then right-click \'Command Prompt.\' Left-click the “run as administrator” option.
8. Clear the command line by typing “cd\\” then press Enter. Type “sfc /scannow” then press \'Enter.\' The System File Checker scan will take a while to complete but does not require constant monitoring. System File Checker will report on any missing or corrupted files and replace them.
9. Restart the computer, and check for any missing file errors.
Missing DLL Files
10. Visit DLL-files.com and perform a search for the missing DLL file.
11. Download the ZIP archive containing the missing DLL file, then extract the DLL file into the System32 folder for Windows. The system folder can be found in the C:\\Windows\\ directory. Use the System64 folder if running a 64-bit version of Windows.
12. Open the Start menu, type “regsvr32” followed by a space and the DLL file name, and then press \'Enter.\' The “regsvr” command will register the DLL with Windows. Use regsvr64 for 64-bit Windows.

How to Unblock a Program in Windows Firewall Windows 7

1. Click 'Start' and 'Control Panel.' Enter 'Firewall' in the 'Search Control Panel' box in the upper right-hand corner of the 'Control Panel' dialog box. The results will appear automatically in the dialog box below the search box.
2. Click the 'Allow a program through Windows Firewall' link below the 'Windows Firewall' heading. Click the 'Change settings' button.
3. Scroll through the list of programs under the 'Allowed programs and features' heading and click the check box next to the program name you want to unblock. Click the check box under 'Home/Work (Private)' or 'Public' to give Internet permission to the program. Click the 'Add' button to finalize the change.
4. Click the 'Allow another program' button if you don't see the program you want to unblock in the listing under the 'Allowed programs and features' heading. Click the 'Browse' button then navigate to the directory containing the program you want to unblock. Double-click the program's name then click the 'OK' button to add the program to Windows Firewall's allowed list of programs.
5. Click 'OK' to close the 'Allowed Programs' dialog box. Click 'X' in the upper right-hand corner to close the 'Control Panel' dialog box.

How Can I Get FLV Thumbnails on Windows 7?

1. Download and install a media player application -- such as Media Player Classic, VLC and Wimpy Desktop FLV Player -- with built-in support for FLV video files. To use Windows Media Player to play FLV files, download and install the K-Lite Codec pack from CodecGuide.com. To install the application, click the downloaded setup file and follow the prompts.
2. Click 'Start,' 'All Programs,' 'Accessories' and 'Notepad.' Windows Notepad opens.
3. Type, or copy and paste, the following code into Notepad:REGEDIT 4[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.flv\ShellEx\{BB2E617C-0920-11d1-9A0B-00C04FC2D6C1}]@='{c5a40261-cd64-4ccf-84cb-c394da41d590}'
4. Click 'File,' then 'Save.' Enter 'FLV_Thumbnails.reg' in the 'Save As' field, then click 'Save.' Close Notepad.
5. Browse to the folder where you saved the 'FLV_Thumbnails.reg' file. Double-click the file, then click 'Yes' when asked to confirm the changes to the Windows Registry.
6. Open Windows Explorer, then a folder containing FLV video files. The thumbnail images for the video files are now visible in Windows Explorer.

How to Delete Recent Documents in MS Paint in Windows 7

1. Open the Start menu and type 'regedit' in the search bar.
2. Click 'regedit' from the result list, then click 'Yes' or supply your administrative password if prompted by Windows.
3. Click the 'plus' symbol next to 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER', followed by 'Software', 'Microsoft', 'Windows', 'CurrentVersion', 'Applets,' and 'Paint'.
4. Right click the key labeled 'Recent File List' on the left of the screen and click 'Delete.' Click 'Yes' when asked to confirm the action. Your Microsoft Paint history has now been erased.

How to Disable Windows Sync

End Sync Partnerships
1. Click the Windows logo 'Start' button. Type 'Sync Center' in the Search box and press 'Enter.'
2. Click 'View sync partnerships' from the list of tasks in the left column of the Sync Center.
3. Right-click the specific sync partnership you want to end or remove. Click the 'Delete' or 'End sync partnership' option. Repeat this process for each sync partnership you want to remove.
Disable Windows Sync Center
4. Click the Windows logo 'Start' button. Type 'Windows Explorer' in the Search box and press 'Enter.'
5. Click on the primary '(C:)' drive in the left column of Windows Explorer. Double-click on the 'Windows' folder in the list of folders in the right side of Windows Explorer. Scroll down the list of subsequent folders and double-click on the 'System 32' folder to open it.
6. Scroll down the 'System32' names list and find 'mobsync.exe,' the application name for Windows Sync Center. Right-click 'mobsync.exe' and click 'Copy.'
7. Click the '(C:)' drive in the left column of Windows Explorer. Click 'New Folder' near the top of Windows Explorer. Type a name for the folder which will contain the Windows Sync Center application file; name it something you'll remember, such as 'SyncCopy.' Double-click the new folder to open it. Right-click in the empty folder space and click 'Paste' to paste the Windows Sync Center application file.
8. Click the '(C:)' drive in the left column. Navigate back to the 'System32' folder. Find 'mobsync.exe' in the list of 'System32' files. Right-click 'mobsync.exe' and click 'Delete.' Click 'Yes' if a confirmation or user account control message appears. Removing the Windows Sync Center application file from the 'System32' folder disables automatic synchronization features, but the Sync Center can still be accessed manually via the Control Panel.

How to Install a Radio Tuner in Windows 7

1. Insert the radio tuner into a free USB slot on your computer.
2. Click the 'Installing device driver status' window when it is displayed. You will be prompted for the installation CD that came with the radio tuner. Insert the CD.
3. Follow the onscreen prompts, clicking 'Next' then 'Finish' when the installation is complete.
4. Remove the installation CD from the CD tray. The radio tuner is now installed and ready to be used.

How to Search for Multiple Files in Windows

1. Click the 'Start' button.
2. Click 'Search' for Windows XP and previous versions. The search field for Windows Vista and Windows 7 is located at the bottom of the 'Start' menu.
3. Separate each search term with a semicolon for Windows XP and previous versions. For example, enter 'File;word;picture' (without quote marks) to search for 'File,' 'Word' and 'Picture.' Separate each search term with 'OR' for Windows Vista and Windows 7. For example, enter 'File OR word OR picture' (without quote marks) to search for 'File,' 'Word' and 'Picture.'

How to Reinstall Java

Uninstall existing JRE software
1. Click the Windows 'Start' button and select 'Control Panel.' Depending on your Start Menu configuration, this item may be located within the 'Settings' folder.
2. Open your system's Programs utility. In Windows Vista or Windows 7, the icon is labeled 'Programs & Features' or 'Uninstall Programs,' depending on your folder settings. The icon is labeled 'Add or Remove Programs' in Windows XP.
3. Locate your current Java installation in the list of programs.
4. Click the program name and click the 'Uninstall' button on the menu bar near the top of the screen. In Windows XP, click the 'Remove' button that appears next to the program name instead.
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to remove the current Java installation from your computer.
6. Restart your computer after the uninstallation process completes.
Install current JRE software
7. Open a Web browser window and navigate to the 'Downloads' page on the Java website.
8. Click the link labeled 'Windows 7/XP/Vista/2000/2003/2008 Offline' and save the JRE installer file to your computer when prompted. Close all open browser windows once the download completes.
9. Double click the icon of the installer file you downloaded in the previous step.
10. Click 'Install' on the first installer screen. Depending on your system setup, you may be presented with a screen that allows you to install optional software, such as the Yahoo! Toolbar, after clicking 'Install.' Check the box next to the name of any program you want to install along with the JRE, and then click 'Next.'
11. Click 'Close' after the installation process completes to close the installer program. You have successfully reinstalled the Java Runtime Environment software.

How to Turn on the Biometric Reader on Windows 7

1. Click 'Start.'
2. Click 'Control Panel,' then click 'Biometric Devices.'
3. Click 'Use your fingerprint with Windows' in the window that appears.
4. Type your administrative password in the box when prompted and click 'OK.' A screen will appear with a picture of two hands. Click on the finger of the right or left hand that you would like to calibrate with your biometric reader.
5. Swipe the finger you clicked on across your computer's biometric reader. Swipe it again after the entry 'Reading 1' turns green. Swipe your finger a third time after the entry 'Reading 2' turns green.
6. Click 'Finish' when all three reading entries have turned green. You will be returned to the finger selection screen. Repeat the process for any other fingers you wish to calibrate with the biometric reader.
7. Click 'Finish' when you're done.

How to Sync Cell Phone Contacts to Windows 7 Livemail

1. Plug your USB cord into ports on both your phone and computer.
2. Follow the prompts of the Setup Wizard to configure your phone with your PC. It will only run the first time a device is connected.
3. Select the programs and types of information that you want to synchronize between the devices. In this case, choose Windows Live Mail, which includes its contact information. The programs you pick during the setup process will be saved as your preferences and will transfer automatically each time you sync your devices. To change these preferences, open the ActiveSync window on your phone, select the 'Tools' menu, and choose the 'Options' window. Place a check next to programs you want to synchronize.
4. Click the 'Synchronize' button and allow up to several minutes to complete the process. The Mobile Device Center will alert you when it is finished.

How to Use Microsoft's Text

Windows 7 and Vista
1. Open the Windows Control Panel by clicking 'Start' and then 'Control Panel.'
2. Open the Ease of Access Center by clicking 'Ease of Access' in the Control Panel window and then clicking 'Ease of Access Center.'
3. Use Windows' text-to-speech function by clicking 'Start Narrator.'
4. Configure Microsoft's text-to-speech further, if desired, by clicking 'Use the Computer without a Display' under 'Explore All Settings' in the Ease of Access Center window and clicking 'Set Up Text To Speech.'
Windows XP
5. Open the Narrator by clicking 'Start,' 'All Programs,' 'Accessories,' 'Accessibility' and then 'Narrator.'
6. Use the text-to-speech function by clicking 'Announce Events on Screen' in the Narrator window.
7. Configure Microsoft's text-to-speech further, if desired, by clicking 'Start' and 'Control Panel,' double-clicking 'Speech' and then clicking the 'Text-To-Speech' tab.

How to Keep Windows 7 From Entering Sleep Mode

1. Open the Control Panel from the Windows 7 Start menu. In the Control Panel, open 'Power Options.'
2. Click 'Change Plan Settings' to the right of whatever power plan option you have enabled to access settings for that power plan.
3. Change the time setting to 'Never' from the drop-down menu to the right of the 'Put the computer to sleep' option to disable sleep mode for a desktop. On a laptop, you can disable sleep mode when the laptop is running either on a battery or on an adapter by selecting 'Never' under On Battery or Plugged In, respectively. Click 'OK' to accept the changes.

How to Recover Orphaned Files on Windows 7

1. Click 'Start' and type 'CMD' in the search bar. Click 'Cmd.exe' when it appears in the list of results. This opens a command prompt window.
2. Type 'chkdsk c: /r' replacing 'c' with the drive letter you wish to check. Click 'Enter.' The command prompt will display a message indicating that you will need to schedule the check for your next restart. Click 'Y' and press 'Enter' to schedule the check.
3. Click 'Start,' click the arrow next to 'Shut down' and select 'Restart.' The disk check will run when your computer boots Windows.

How to Burn an ISO to a CD With Daemon Tools

Install Daemon Tools Lite
1. Navigate to the Disc-Soft website and download the Daemon Tools Lite freeware application. Save the installation file to your computer.
2. Click 'Start' and then 'Computer.' Navigate to the folder where you saved the Daemon Tools Lite installation file.
3. Double-click the file to launch the installer. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Daemon Tools Lite. When prompted to do so by the installer utility, shut down the computer and restart it.
Mount the ISO Image
4. Click 'Start,' 'All Programs,' 'Daemon Tools' and then 'Daemon Tools Lite.' Daemon Tools Lite launches in the background and the program icon is available in the quick launch tray next to the time and date display on the taskbar.
5. Click 'Start' and then 'Computer.' Navigate to the folder that contains an ISO image. Right-click on the ISO image file and click 'Mount image.'
6. Wait while Daemon Tools Lite opens the ISO image file in a virtual CD/DVD drive and assigns a drive letter in Windows Explorer. Close the Daemon Tools pop-up window.
7. Open the optical drive of your computer and insert a blank CD. Close the disc tray and wait for the 'AutoPlay' window to appear. Click the 'Burn Files to Disc Using Windows Explorer' option.
8. Type a volume name for the new CD in the 'Disc Title' box. Click 'With a CD/DVD player' and then the 'Next' button.
9. Locate the virtual CD drive created by Daemon Tools Lite in Window Explorer. Right-click the drive letter for the virtual optical drive and click 'Open in New Window' on the pop-up menu.
10. Browse the contents of the ISO image file inside the virtual drive. Highlight files and folders you want to burn to a CD and press the 'Ctrl' + 'C' keys to copy them to the Windows Clipboard.
11. Return to the original Windows Explorer window. Right-click inside the CD burner folder window and click 'Paste' on the pop-up menu. Windows copies files from the virtual drive to 'Files Ready to be Written to the Disc' folder in Windows Explorer.
12. Click the 'Burn Disc' button just below the Windows Explorer menu bar. Wait while Windows copies the files from the virtual drive to the blank disc. Once Windows finalizes the disc, the new CD ejects from the burner drive.

Printer Sharing With No Password

Use HomeGroup to Share Printers
1. Click the 'Start' button to display the Search box on the computer connected to the printer to share.
2. Type 'homegroup' (without quotes) into the Search box and press the 'Enter' key. The HomeGroup wizard will launch.
3. Click the 'Create HomeGroup' button. The Create HomeGroup menu will start.
4. Check the checkbox in front of each library to share with other users. Be sure the 'Printers' option is selected.
5. Click the 'Next' button. The HomeGroup password will be displayed. Record this password and provide it to each computer that will join the HomeGroup.
6. Click 'Finish.' The Windows 7 HomeGroup is now created and the printers on the computer are shared. Each additional computer on the network many now join the HomeGroup. Once computers are joined to the HomeGroup, no password will be required to access shared printers.
Disable Password Protection on Printers for All Users
7. Click the 'Start' button and then click 'Control Panel.'
8. Click the 'Network and Internet' option, and then click 'Network and Sharing Center.'
9. Click the downward pointing arrow next to 'Printer Sharing.'
10. Click the 'Turn on Printer Sharing' option, and then click 'Apply.'
11. Select the radio button next to 'Turn Off Password Protected Sharing' and click 'Apply.' This action will allow anyone on the network to access shared printers without a password.

How to Increase Cache Size

Command Prompt
1. Click the 'Start' button and then click the 'All Programs' button.
2. Right-click on the 'Command Prompt' option. Select the 'Run As Administrator' option from the menu.
3. Type 'fsutil behavior set memoryusage 2' into the command prompt and press the 'Enter' button.
Registry
4. Click the 'Start' button and then click on the 'Search' bar.
5. Type 'regedit' into the search bar and press 'Enter.'
6. Navigate to this path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSe\Control\FileSystem.
7. Click on the 'NTFS Memory Usage' option on the right. Set the 'Data' number to '2' and click the 'OK' button.
8. Click the 'Start' button and then click the 'Restart' button. Once the system restarts, the changes will take effect.

How to Make a Windows System Sound Louder

Edit System Volume Options
1. Click 'Start' and select 'Control Panel.'
2. Click 'Hardware and Sound' and select 'Adjust system volume,' located under 'Audio Devices and Sound.'
3. Drag the slider up and down to increase or decrease the volume. The master volume controls also will affect system sounds, so adjust this slider to control all sounds that come out of your speakers.
Enable Increased Volume
4. Click 'Start,' select 'Control Panel' and open the 'Sound' options.
5. Click the 'Playback' tab, select 'Speakers' and choose 'Properties' at the bottom of the page. Click the 'Enhancements' tab.
6. Check the 'Loudness Equalization' box and press 'OK' to save your changes.

How to Remove Transcoded Wallpaper

Method 1
1. Click the 'Start' icon, located at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.
2. Select 'Control Panel' to open a new window. Click the 'Ease of Access' icon, followed by the 'Ease of Access Center' icon, on the following page.
3. Click the link that says 'Make the computer easier to use.' This will open a new page.
4. Scroll down until you see the option that says 'Remove background images.' Make sure this option is unchecked. If it is not, uncheck it.
5. Click the 'OK' button twice. Wait momentarily while your settings are changed. Exit out of the 'Ease of Access Center' window.
6. Change the background image now. If it still does not work, try the following method.
Method 2
7. Click the 'Start' button located at the bottom right-hand corner of the computer screen.
8. Select 'Control Panel' to open a new window. Type 'troubleshooter' into the search box located in the upper right-hand corner of the window.
9. Click the link that says 'Troubleshooting', to be directed to a new screen.
10. Click the link that says 'Display Aero desktop effects' under the 'Appearance and Personalization' section.
11. Click the 'Next' button and wait momentarily while the application searches for errors regarding your desktop. Follow the on-screen prompts to resolve any errors. Try to change your background when you are finished. If this method does not work, try the following method.
Method 3
12. Click the 'Start' button located at the bottom right-hand corner of the computer screen.
13. Copy and paste the following code into the search bar, then press 'enter' on your keyboard.%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Themes\
14. Right-click the file entitled 'Transcoded Wallpaper,' and then select 'Rename.' Change the name to 'transcodedwallpaper.old' instead of 'transcodedwallpaper.jpg' (you really only need to change the last three letters). Click 'Yes' to confirm this action when a pop-up dialog box appears.
15. Double-click the 'slideshow.ini' file. This should automatically open in Notepad. Erase all text that appears in this file (if there is any), and then click 'File,' followed by 'Save' in Notepad.
16. Exit Notepad and Windows Explorer. Change your background image. If this method still does not work, then you may need to upgrade your Windows 7 to a version other than 'Windows 7 Starter' or 'Windows 7 Home Basic.'

How to Turn Off a USB Port's Power Save Option

1. Click on the 'Start' button at the lower left corner of the screen. Select 'Control Panel' to open a new window.
2. Double-click on the icon labeled 'System' to launch a separate window. Click on the tab in the new window labeled 'Hardware.'
3. Select the button labeled 'Device Manager,' then click on the plus sign icon next to 'Universal Serial Bus Controllers.' Right-click on the first 'USB Root Hub' icon, and click on 'Properties' in the menu that appears.
4. Click on the tab labeled 'Power Management.' Click on the box next to 'Allow the Computer to Turn off This Device to Save Power' so that no check mark appears in it, then click on the 'Ok' button at the bottom of the window.
5. Right-click on each of the other 'USB Root Hub' icons, and follow the same steps to change the power save settings.

How to install Windows 7 on a Mac Pro

1. Update Bootcamp to at least version 3.1. Previous versions do not support Windows 7. You can download the required update from Apple's support website.
2. Open Bootcamp through 'Finder.' Go to 'Applications,' 'Utilities' and click on the program to open it.
3. Create a partition for Windows. You can use the default settings or adjust the size to your liking. You must have enough free space on your current hard drive to create a new partition.
4. Insert the Windows 7 installation disc when the partitioning is complete and click 'Start Installation' to proceed. Your machine restarts.
5. Select the new partition you created when the Windows 7 installation process is done loading. Choose the format option near the lower right-hand corner of the screen. The partition must be formatted before Windows can be installed. Be careful not to format any other partition or data will be lost. Click 'OK' to confirm the formatting and the Windows 7 installation process will begin.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to continue the process. Your computer reboots after some time. Upon reboot, Windows 7 will load and you will be asked to set several settings such as language and keyboard layout. After the settings are chosen, installation is complete and the Windows desktop will appear. Your Mac will now load Windows 7 by default after every restart.

How to Make a Flash Drive Bootable From an ISO File

Creating the Boot Sector In Windows 7/Vista
1. Open the command prompt by choosing 'Start,' then 'Run' and type 'cmd.' Type 'diskpart' and press 'Enter.'
2. Type 'list disk' and press 'Enter.'
3. Choose the flash drive that you wish to make bootable. For example, if your flash drive is displayed as 'Disk 1' type 'select disk 1' and press 'Enter.'
4. Type 'clean' and press 'Enter.' This will remove any existing data from the flash drive.
5. Type 'create partition primary' and press 'Enter.' This creates a new partition on the drive.
6. Type 'select partition 1' and press 'Enter.' Type 'active' and press 'Enter.' This makes the new partition active and thus bootable.
7. Type 'format fs=ntfs' and press 'Enter.' The formatting process will take a few moments.
8. Type 'assign' and press 'Enter.' This cancels any drive letter reassignments that may have occurred.
9. Type 'exit' and press 'Enter' to close the Diskpart utility.
10. Insert your Windows disc and type 'D:' (or the appropriate drive letter) and press 'Enter.'
11. Type 'cd boot' and press 'Enter' to switch to the 'boot' directory.
12. Type 'bootsect /nt60 F:' (replacing 'F' with the drive letter of your flash drive) and press 'Enter.' This copies a fresh boot sector to the flash drive. The flash drive is now bootable.
Creating the Boot Sector With the HP Drive Key Boot Utility
13. Download the free HP utility (see Resources.) Open the download and click the 'Install' button.
14. Once the setup program loads, click 'Install' again. When the installation is complete, click 'Close.'
15. Start the HP Drive Key Boot Utility. Click 'Next' and choose the flash drive that you wish to make bootable. Click 'Next.'
16. Select 'Create New or Replace Existing Configuration' and click 'Next.' This will write new boot files to the flash drive.
17. Select 'Hard Drive' and click 'Next.' This will allow you to use the flash drive as a bootable hard disk.
18. Select 'Create New Filesystem' and click 'Next.' This will reformat the flash drive, which may take a few moments.
19. Select 'HP Firmware Flash Package' and click 'Next.' The flash drive is now bootable.
Creating the Boot Sector With the MKBT Utility
20. Insert a blank floppy disk into your floppy drive. Right-click on your floppy drive in My Computer and select 'Format...'
21. Check the box labeled 'Create an MS-DOS startup disk' and click 'Start.' Windows will make the floppy disk bootable. Wait for the format to finish.
22. Format your flash drive. Right-click on the drive in My Computer and select 'Format...' Click 'Start' and wait for the format to finish.
23. Download the MKBT Utility (see Resources). Open the downloaded ZIP file and copy the contents to a separate 'mkbt' folder (for example: 'c:\mkbt').
24. Open the command prompt by clicking 'Start,' then 'Run' and typing 'cmd.' Change to your new 'mkbt' directory (for example: 'cd c:\mkbt').
25. Type 'mkbt -c a: c:\bootsect.bin' and press 'Enter.' This will copy the boot sector from your bootable floppy disk to a file on your hard drive.
26. Type 'mkbt -x c:\bootsect.bin F:' (replacing 'F' with the letter of your flash drive) and press 'Enter.' MKBT will copy the boot sector to the flash drive. The drive is now bootable.
Copying the ISO File To the Flash Drive With WinRAR
27. Download the free WinRAR utility (see Resources). Open the download and click the 'Install' button.
28. Check the box next to 'ISO' in the 'Associate WinRAR with' section and click OK. This will allow you to open ISO files with WinRAR by default.
29. Open WinRAR by clicking 'Run WinRAR' on the next screen. Navigate to the folder containing your bootable ISO image.
30. Click 'Extract To' and select your USB flash drive as the destination. Wait for WinRAR to finish extracting the contents of the ISO image, and your bootable flash drive is ready.
Copying the ISO File To the Flash Drive With Microsoft Virtual CD-ROM Control Panel
31. Download the free Microsoft Virtual CD-ROM Control Panel (see Resources). Open the download, choose a destination folder and click the 'Unzip' button.
32. Navigate to the folder where you unzipped the files. Open VCdControlTool.exe and click the 'Driver Control...' button.
33. Click the 'Install Driver...' button. Browse to the folder where you unzipped the files, select VCdRom.sys and click 'Open.' Click 'Start' and 'OK.'
34. Click 'Add Drive.' A new drive letter will appear in the list. Click 'Mount' and browse to the folder containing your bootable ISO image. Click 'Open' and 'OK.'
35. Open My Computer. Your mounted ISO drive will appear under the relevant drive letter. Open this virtual drive and copy the contents to your flash drive. When all files have been copied, your bootable flash drive is ready.
Copying the ISO File To the Flash Drive With IsoBuster
36. Download the free IsoBuster utility. Open the download, select your language and click 'OK.'
37. Click 'Next,' read the license agreement and click 'I agree.'
38. Read the information about IsoBuster and click 'Next.'
39. Select an installation folder or accept the default and click 'Next.'
40. Check the box next to '(*.ISO) Image files' and click 'Next.' This will allow you to open ISO files with IsoBuster by default.
41. Choose your desired icon installation options or accept the defaults and click 'Next.'
42. Choose whether to install the IsoBuster Toolbar and click 'Install.'
43. Click 'Finish' to start IsoBuster. When prompted for registration information, click 'Free funct. only.'
44. On the File menu, choose 'Open Image File.' Navigate to the folder where your bootable ISO file is located and click 'Open.' The contents of your ISO will appear on the right side of the program window.
45. Select the entire list of files, right-click and choose 'Extract Objects.' Select your flash drive as the destination and click 'OK.'
46. Wait for IsoBuster to copy the contents of the ISO. When all files have been copied, your bootable flash drive is ready.

How to Erase a Mac Partition in Windows 7

1. Connect the hard drive to the computer. If the hard drive is internal, power the computer off before connecting the drive.
2. Click the Windows orb in the lower-left corner of the screen.
3. Right-click 'Computer' and click 'Manage.'
4. Click 'Disk Management.'
5. Right-click the Mac partition and click 'Delete Volume.' Click 'Yes' to confirm that the existing data will be lost.
6. Right-click the now-unallocated partition and click 'New Simple Volume.'
7. Click 'Next' four times, and then click the 'Finish' button. The partition is formatted with NTFS and ready for use by Windows 7.