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Windows 7: Add Libraries [How To]

Posted by Rich On January - 11 - 20093 COMMENTS

Libraries are introduced with Windows 7; these libraries are special folders with special views. They are “special” because each library is an aggregate of many different folders. The default libraries include pictures, videos, music, and a few others. The data in these folders is a mix of personal files and publicly shared files on the computer/network. In this guide, you’ll learn how to add more libraries to the default selection.

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Windows 7: Use Bit Locker to Go to Encrypt Your Portable Media [How To]

Posted by Rich On January - 11 - 20092 COMMENTS

Bit Locker encrypts your drives so others cannot access them without a password. With an increasing number of key drives at our disposal, loss of sensitive data is becoming more of a threat. In this guide, you’ll learn how to encrypt your thumb drive with BitLocker to go, which comes with Windows 7.

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Windows Update error 80070422 in Windows 7

Posted by Rich On January - 10 - 200916 COMMENTS

If you get Windows Update error 80070422 in Windows 7, this guide is for you.

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Windows 7 Runs Flawlessly on 512MB RAM

Posted by Rich On January - 10 - 200971 COMMENTS

I have an installation of Windows 7 running really well, on 512MB RAM*, without any problems at all. I must say: “I am very impressed by this operating system.”

UPDATE: More information on running Windows 7 on 512MB RAM under normal use here.

See the task manager performance log below to see how the resources are being used. If you have an older system running on Windows XP (because Vista requires too much of the system), you may want to try Windows 7.

windows7 512 mb ram Windows 7 Runs Flawlessly on 512MB RAM

Find out how to get a 30 day (can be extended to 120 days) trial here

*I am not using Aero and only have core programs installed.

Remove "Send Feedback" Link in Windows Seven 7 [How To]

Posted by Rich On January - 10 - 20093 COMMENTS

If you are one of the many who are testing Windows 7, you may have noticed the “Send Feedback” link on every window’s title bar. In this guide, you’ll learn how to remove the link manually or by applying a registry hack.

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Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit Seven Beta Download Links Up… Again

Posted by Rich On January - 9 - 200910 COMMENTS

seven download Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit Seven Beta Download Links Up... Again

UPDATE: You can download the RTM versions of Windows 7 Ultimate, Professional, and Home Premium here (64/32-bit available.)

The links to the ISO files are up again. Get your downloads below (this image gives you a 30-day license trial — learn how to get your key here):

Windows 7 Beta ISO English (x86) 2.45 GB

7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULFRE_EN_DVD.iso

Windows 7 Beta ISO English (x64) 3.16 GB

7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULXFRE_EN_DVD.ISO

NOTE: You can extend the trial to 120 days by running the following command at the command prompt: slmgr -rearm