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Create a System Image in Windows 7 [How To]

Posted by Stu On January - 26 - 20103 COMMENTS

208 Create a System Image in Windows 7 [How To]

A system image can be used to restore your machine to a defined state. If you find yourself reinstalling Windows quite often and have to reinstall the same old software each time, this can certainly take the sting out of it. Respectively, if you have terrible troubles with Windows, a system image can be used to roll back to a good state when nothing else will work for you.

A system Image is a clone of your hard drive, meaning everything will be backed up for later restoration, during which, items cannot be individually specified. You cannot backup the partition or drive that you are saving the backup image to, and you can only save the backup image on a hard drive or partition that Windows 7 is not installed on.

Unfortunately only Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions have this feature. For any other flavour, it’s best to check out 3rd party alternatives.

This guide will walk you through creating a System Image in Windows 7.

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SevenSuperHiddenCreator Hides Folders on Your PC

Posted by Rich On January - 25 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

md15cg SevenSuperHiddenCreator Hides Folders on Your PC

Windows Forums member Batu has created a third tool for Windows 7. This tool hides folders on your PC until you decide to show them again.

More information and download.

GRC’s Domain Name Server Benchmark Tests Your DNS’s Speed

Posted by NJWest On January - 25 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

Windows Guides’ Rating	Compatible with
3 out of 5

grc dns1 500x399 GRCs Domain Name Server Benchmark Tests Your DNSs Speed

PROS: Gives accurate and detailed data. Gives simple conclusions which anybody can understand. No installation required.
CONS: More deatail than most people would need.
VERDICT: Overall a very good program. If you want to check your DNS, then this s a good choice.
PRICE: Free
VERSION REVIEWED: 0.0.3630.1
DOWNLOAD: GRC’s DNS Nameserver Performance Benchmark

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Convert Web Pages and Documents to PDF Online — For Free [How To]

Posted by Thomas On January - 25 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

I’ve tested many online solutions for creating PDF documents online – and most work okay. Granted most of them add their pesky watermark telling everyone you’ve used their software, but if you can live with it, go a head… I can’t! This time I have found a couple of great tools which allows you to create PDF documents from any URL or document. Free of charge. No watermarks. And very very fast.

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Create a Virtual Machine in Windows 7 [How To]

Posted by Stu On January - 25 - 20103 COMMENTS

XP Mode Create a Virtual Machine in Windows 7 [How To]

Using Virtual Machines is a great way to test software without making changes to your ‘main’ machine.

To create a virtual machine in Windows 7 without using 3rd party software you’ll need to download Microsoft’s Virtual PC. If you also want XP-mode, help yourself. Both are available here.

Once you’ve installed Windows Virtual PC you’ll probably want to create other VM’s running other OS’s.

To do that, do the following;

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Updates to Windows Forums—Join us Today!

Posted by Rich On January - 24 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

Windows Forums has undergone a ton of updates lately to make it an even better place to learn, teach, and get to know others. If you have a question about computers, want to share advice, or want to get to know like-minded Windows users, this is the place to be.

You can join us in one of the forums listed below:

	Windows 7 Share Windows 7 News, secrets, and announcements here
	Windows Vista Have a question related to Windows Vista? Have ideas, customizations etc? Join us here
	Windows XP Have a question related to Windows XP? Have ideas, customizations etc? Join us here
	General Computer Support & Discussion Discuss anything about hardware, software, and internet here