Microsoft has included a system restore function in Windows since Windows ME as a way of providing protection to the important system files of the operating system. How successful this has been in the past is open to discussion, and many will say it has […]
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In our Create a Windows 7 system image article we created a system image, using the built in Backup and Restore function of Windows 7, to create a backup of your computer that will allow you to completely recover your files, pictures, email, and settings
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You may be asking why you would want the ability to install Windows 7 from a USB flash drive. Here are a few reasons: A flash drive is less likely to be damaged (scratched, broken, etc). A flash drive is less likely to be lost
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Microsoft made several changes to the taskbar in Windows 7. The biggest change was the consolidation of the Quick Launch toolbar into actual taskbar. This allows a user to pin frequently used programs right to the taskbar. It also solved one of my biggest peeves
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The new superbar (taskbar) in Windows 7 is truly a joy to work with. Having the ability to pin programs to the taskbar and change their order is a big convenience compared to older versions of Windows. In fact, before Windows 7 I was in
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I’ve mentioned RoboForm several times in the past. Usually these spawn emails and comments about the program, questions about usage, comments about confusion, and praise for this program. So let’s talk about it. I use RoboForm and highly recommend it. It’s one of the programs
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Well it’s not your neighbor, Earl! Well, it could be if you spell as badly as I do. If you look in address bar of your browser you will see a URL. A URL is an acronym for Uniform Resource Locator, and is similar to
You have heard about it. You have been warned about the dangers of messing with it. What is it? The Windows registry is a central database for the Windows operation system. Settings and information that control hardware configuration, operating system configuration, installed software configuration, and
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What is DRM? DRM is an acronym you may get to know very well, if you haven’t already! Digital Rights Management is a broad term used to describe the ability to control media. Content providers and wonderful organizations (sarcasm intended) such as the Recording Industry
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