Windows 7 Tips and Tricks

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Windows 7, Microsoft's latest operating system has been built on the Windows Vista core code. This latest addition to the Windows range has had a number of improvements and has also had some of its core features removed. Most notable of the features removed are Windows Mail, Windows Movie Maker and Messenger. There have, of course been other improvements but as we are currently running beta versions other features may be added/removed as the beta progresses like the IIS program for windows hosting.

Windows Mail and Movie Maker have now been replaced by Windows Live Mail and the Live version of Movie Maker. These can be downloaded as separate applications from the Windows Live site. Windows Messenger has also been removed but, again, Windows Live Messenger is its replacement

This Tips and Tricks section contains some of the more popular tips/tweaks. Obviously this section will be updated pretty regularly so we suggest you keep popping back to the site to check what new Tips and Tricks have been added.

PLEASE NOTE

All Tips and Tricks contained within this site are supplied 'as is'. I am unable to accept any responsibility resulting from the use of any of the Tips and Trick replies; you use them at your own risk!

1. Preview Of Windows 7
2. Change Location Of Taskbar
3. Create System Repair Disc
4. Show Hidden Files, Folders And Disks
5. Turn System Icons ON/OFF In Notification Area
6. Display Missing Drives In Computer Folder
7. Open Multiple Windows In Internet Explorer 8.0
8. Windows Update Error 80070422, 80244019 or 8DDD0018
9. Installing Windows 7 (Illustrated)
10. Testing Memory With Windows 7's Memory Diagnostic Tool
11. Pin Programs To Taskbar
12. Disable Internet Explorer 8.0
13. Disable Hibernation
14. Extend Windows 7 Trial For 120 Days Without Having To Activate
15. Add Support Information And Logo To Windows 7
16. Back Up The Windows Registry
17. Change Registered Owner
18. Create New User Profile
19. Delete A User Account
20. Add A Library
21. Encrypt Portable Media With Bitlocker To Go
22. Decrypt Removable Drive Encrypted With Bitlocker To Go
23. AutoPlay/AutoRun Doesn't Work
24. Disable Windows Error Reporting
25. Record Steps To Reproduce A Problem
26. Replace Quick Launch Toolbar In Windows 7
27. Move Windows Live Messenger Icon To Notification Area
28. Disable Aero Peek
29. Change Recycle Bin Space Allocation
30. Enable Bitlocker Without TPM
31. Bypass Windows Logon Screen
32. Unhide Country Desktop Background Themes
33. Disable Live Preview For Taskbar Thumbnails
34. Disable User Account Control
35. Enable Windows 7 God Mode
36. Disable Search Indexing
37. Hide Windows Action Center
38. Re-Enable The Notify When Download Completes Option In Internet explorer
39. Disable/Enable Windows 7 Search
40. Test Mode Windows 7
41. Enable Driver Signing
42. Change The Keyboard Language
43. Make Your PC Speak A Spoken Greeting When You Log On
44. Windows XP Mode
45. Slipstream Windows 7 Service Pack
46. Disable Microsoft Security Essentials (Temporarily)
47. Bypass Windows 7 Logon Screen
48. Adding Network Activity Indicator
49. Disable 'This program May Not Have Installed Correctly' Option
50. Creating A Password Reset Disk
51. Rest User Account Password Using Windows Password Reset Disk
52. Open Internet Explorer in Full Screen Mode By Default
53. Install Windows 7 Service Pack 1
54. Remove Service Pack Backup Files
55. Uninstall Windows 7 Service Pack 1
56. Install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Via Windows Auto Update
57. Installing Internet Explorer 9
58. Download and Install Full Version Of IE 9
59. Uninstall Internet Explorer 9
60. Re-Insert Deleted Application Shortcuts In All Programs Menu
61. Disable Only Secure Content Is Displayed Notification In IE 9
62. Disable Speed Up Browsing By Disabling Add-Ons Notification In IE9