Microsoft cries uncle when it comes to bundled Windows 7 features

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With the recent Release Candidate for Windows 7, Microsoft has finally given us more control over what Windows features we can turn off. Greg Shultz tells you what features are gone and shows you what features you can now turn off. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 03/11/2009 @ 01:13:28 PM in Microsoft Windows

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The Windows Ecosystem Readiness Program ensures compatibility for Windows 7

Microsoft has put a great deal of effort into making sure that Windows 7 is compatible with new and existing hardware and software. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 10/06/2009 @ 12:32:06 PM in Microsoft Windows

Use System Restore to overcome a lost Administrator password

Greg Shultz shows you how to use System Restore and a Windows DVD to revive a system with a lost Administrator password. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 09/29/2009 @ 12:35:11 PM in Microsoft Windows

Expand the number of Windows 7 installs with bootable VHDs

Microsoft has made available several techniques that you can use to create a bootable Windows 7 VHDs that run like a dual boot setup. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 09/22/2009 @ 12:12:26 PM in Microsoft Windows

Temporarily disable User Account Control prompts in Vista

If you want to leave UAC protection in place, but you're about to perform operations that will generate a lot of UAC prompts, try this trick to temporarily turn the feature off. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 09/15/2009 @ 01:52:19 PM in Microsoft Windows

Go fast on the Web with IE8 Accelerators

Accelerators can shave tons of time off your everyday browser tasks. Greg Shultz introduces this feature and explains how to get the most out of it. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 09/09/2009 @ 11:18:25 AM in Microsoft Windows

Configure a USB flash drive for Windows 7 installation: Revisited

Using a USB Flash drive as a Windows 7 installation platform is a great idea, but when Greg Shultz proposed it, there were some questions raised. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 09/02/2009 @ 07:58:02 AM in Microsoft Windows

Microsoft adamant we use the Ribbon interface in Vista and beyond

Greg Shultz analyzes the rumor that Microsoft is planning to add Ribbons to Windows Vista and the idea that Ribbons were supposed to have been there all along. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 08/26/2009 @ 08:08:06 AM in Microsoft Windows

Configure a USB flash drive to be a Windows 7 installation platform

Greg Shultz shows you how to use the DiskPart utility to configure a bootable USB flash drive that you can then use to install the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 08/18/2009 @ 12:25:53 PM in Microsoft Windows

Elevate privileges automatically with Elevation PowerToys

Greg Shultz introduces you to the Elevation PowerToys for Microsoft Windows Vista and shows you how to use them to more easily launch scripts that require elevated privileges. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 08/12/2009 @ 07:12:29 AM in Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows 7 final pricing is revealed and analyzed

The pricing for Microsoft Windows 7 has been finalized. Greg Shultz takes closer look at how much it will cost you to upgrade to Windows 7. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 08/04/2009 @ 01:06:08 PM in Microsoft Windows

The RTM version of Windows 7 is ready, but are you ready for it?

Microsoft has announced that Windows 7 is now at the Release to Manufacturing stage of the development process. Greg Shultz takes a look at some of the upgrade paths and pricing for Windows 7, now that its general availability is imminent. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 07/28/2009 @ 08:52:55 AM in Microsoft Windows

Improve multiple-monitor support with DisplayFusion

DisplayFusion allows you to really take advantage of multiple monitors by providing you with a host of features. Greg Shultz introduces you to DisplayFusion and shows you some of his favorite features. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 07/22/2009 @ 08:23:38 AM in Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows 7 pricing deals spark interest and controversy

Greg Shultz separates rumor from fact to reveal the official known pricing and upgrade path for Windows 7. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 07/15/2009 @ 11:19:08 AM in Microsoft Windows

Get a handful of useful Windows Vista configuration tips and tricks

Not everyone is going to jump on the Windows 7 bandwagon when it first arrives and many of you who made the move to Vista will stick with it for a while. Greg Shultz shares a handful of useful Windows Vista configuration tips and tricks you should know. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 06/30/2009 @ 08:20:30 AM in Microsoft Windows

Determine if your hardware can support Windows XP Mode in Windows 7

Greg Shultz helps you cut through all the hype surrounding the hardware requirements for running Windows XP Mode in Windows 7 by describing the procedures he went through to determine if hardware would support Windows XP Mode. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 06/24/2009 @ 08:16:14 AM in Microsoft Windows

Uncover the performance benefits of the Favorite Links list in Vista

It seems that many users are unaware of the navigational features of Microsoft Vista's Favorite Links list. Greg Shultz delves into the Favorite Links list feature and shows you how to take full advantage of its features. He will also show you how to customize the Favorite Links list to suit your needs. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 06/17/2009 @ 01:00:53 PM in Microsoft Windows

The three-application limit is out, Windows 7 Starter on netbooks is back in

After some very pointed and passionate feedback from users in the marketplace, Microsoft has decided to make some changes to Windows 7 when it comes to netbooks. In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz describes what has changed. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 06/10/2009 @ 07:59:30 AM in Microsoft Windows

Restore a lost feature and install XP's Backup Utility into Windows Vista

TechRepublic members have been wondering if it is possible to install the Windows XP Backup Utility into Windows Vista. Greg Shultz has uncovered the way and shows you how in this week's Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 06/03/2009 @ 12:23:28 PM in Microsoft Windows

Microsoft bows to feedback and brings back real file backup in Windows 7

In Windows 7, Microsoft has retooled the backup utility and bought back the ability to choose exactly which files and folders that you want to backup. Greg Shultz shows you how to use Windows 7's Backup and Restore tool to back up the files and folders that you choose. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 05/27/2009 @ 01:21:53 PM in Microsoft Windows

Customize the [Windows]+E key shortcut to open what you want

Greg Shultz shows you how to use AutoHotkey in Vista to re-route the [Windows]+E so that Windows Explorer opens a folder of your choice. He also provides you with a list of all of the standard [Windows] key shortcuts. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 05/19/2009 @ 08:35:34 AM in Microsoft Windows

Secure your USB drives with BitLocker To Go for Windows 7

With the huge increase in the use of very small, large capacity, USB drives, the potential for sensitive data to be lost or stolen has really become more of a problem. Greg Shultz introduces you to the Windows 7 version of BitLocker To Go and shows you how it works on a 1GB USB thumb drive. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 05/13/2009 @ 09:04:42 AM in Microsoft Windows

Get ready for Windows 7 RC with this FAQ

The release candidate version of Windows 7 has been released by Microsoft indicating that the full retail release is imminent. Greg Shultz presents a brief Windows 7 RC FAQ combined with some of his initial experiences. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 05/06/2009 @ 01:05:10 PM in Microsoft Windows

Save energy with a good power plan for a Vista notebook

Greg Shultz shows you the proprietary power plan settings on his ASUS notebook running Microsoft Windows Visa and explains how they work and can be applied to any notebook. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 04/29/2009 @ 10:45:59 AM in Microsoft Windows

Is Microsoft shooting its other foot with Windows 7 on netbooks?

With the release of Microsoft Windows 7 set to occur in 2009, it leads one to contemplate the possibility of Windows 7 as a netbook operating system. Greg Shultz considers whether Microsoft's OS plans for the next generation of netbooks makes any sense. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 04/22/2009 @ 08:09:23 AM in Microsoft Windows

Rein in the unbound storage appetite of Vista System Restore

If System Restore is not configured properly in Microsoft Windows Vista, your system's hard drive could fill up with restoration points you will never need. Greg Shultz shows you how to correct the System Restore configuration and regain control. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 04/15/2009 @ 08:57:27 AM in Microsoft Windows

Take a closer look at Windows 7's Jump List feature

Jump Lists are a new feature in Microsoft Windows 7 that are designed to make it easier to find what you want and perform common operations associated with an application. Greg Shultz introduces you to Windows 7's Jump List feature. He shows you the Jump Lists for several applications and describes the feature in more detail. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 04/08/2009 @ 11:05:37 AM in Microsoft Windows

Tweak Windows Vista's Logon screen to meet your needs

It is possible to change the configuration of the Microsoft Windows Vista Logon screen to show the text you want it to show. Greg Shultz shows you how to tweak Vista's Logon screen. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 04/01/2009 @ 08:39:37 AM in Microsoft Windows

Some big changes are coming for Windows Explorer in Windows 7

The Microsoft Windows 7 team has spent a great deal of time and effort on honing the user interface in Windows Explorer. Greg Shultz takes a look at some of the many Windows Explorer changes you will find in Windows 7. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 03/25/2009 @ 08:53:13 AM in Microsoft Windows

Return Windows Search results within a date range with advanced feature

Greg Shultz introduces you to Vista's Advanced Query Syntax and shows you how to use it in conjunction with Windows Search to search for a particular file, or a set of files, that you know were created between a certain set of dates. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 03/18/2009 @ 11:23:03 AM in Microsoft Windows