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Microsoft has launched a marketing campaign extolling the benefits of the Windows 7 that mimics the infomercials of late night television fame. [Read More] Posted By: Mark Kaelin on 09/25/2009 @ 07:58:43 AM in Microsoft Windows

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Microsoft Windows 7 upgrade program an absolute fiasco

Nicole Bremer Nash has a bone to pick with Microsoft, Lenovo, and Mentor Media concerning Windows 7 upgrade fulfillment and broken promises. [Read More] Posted By: Nicole Bremer Nash on 02/03/2010 @ 11:06:34 AM in Microsoft Windows

Put the Classic Start menu in Windows 7 with Classic Shell

Greg Shultz investigates all of the classic features that the Classic Shell application, by Ivo Beltchev, brings to the Windows 7 user interface. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 02/02/2010 @ 12:18:12 PM in Microsoft Windows

How do I connect to a remote Windows 7 desktop from a Linux machine?

In this How do I tip, Jack Wallen shows you how to connect to a Windows 7 machine remotely from a Linux desktop. [Read More] Posted By: Jack Wallen on 02/01/2010 @ 12:03:58 PM in Microsoft Windows

Investigate Internet TV in Windows 7 Media Center

In the Windows 7 version of Windows Media Center, the enhanced Internet TV lets you watch videos from a variety of providers via the Internet. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 01/26/2010 @ 10:32:00 AM in Microsoft Windows

Peek behind the GodMode curtains to reveal useful canonical names and GUIDs

Greg Shultz discusses the Control Panel canonical names of Windows 7 and shows you how to use them to create shortcuts to your favorite items. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 01/20/2010 @ 11:24:44 AM in Microsoft Windows

How do I create a Windows 7 installation flash drive with WinToFlash?

Jack Wallen shows you how to create a bootable USB flash drive with operating system installation files on it using WinToFlash. [Read More] Posted By: Jack Wallen on 01/20/2010 @ 07:20:26 AM in Microsoft Windows

Exert your control with GodMode folders in Windows 7

Greg Shultz explores the GodMode folders found in Windows 7 and presents a text file and a script that will create the folders for you automatically. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 01/13/2010 @ 11:55:48 AM in Microsoft Windows

Explore new desktop backgrounds and themes in Windows 7

Greg Shultz explores the Desktop Backgrounds and Themes features available in Microsoft Windows 7. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 01/06/2010 @ 08:30:26 AM in Microsoft Windows

Extend default folder sharing capabilities in Windows 7 HomeGroup

Greg Shultz shows you how to extend folder sharing across the Microsoft Windows 7 HomeGroup network beyond the default settings. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 12/15/2009 @ 10:53:35 AM in Microsoft Windows

Take full advantage of Jump Lists in Windows 7 with these tips

Greg Shultz describes the basics of Windows 7's Jump List feature and provides tips that show you how to take advantage of it. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 12/02/2009 @ 08:21:56 AM in Microsoft Windows

Evaluate the efficiency of Windows 7 Power Plan settings

Greg Shultz shows you how to use Windows 7's PowerCfg command line tool to evaluate the efficiency of your Power Plan settings. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 11/24/2009 @ 12:54:15 PM in Microsoft Windows

Explore the Windows 7 Application Compatibility List for IT Professionals

Greg Shultz examines the Windows 7 Application Compatibility List for IT Professionals spreadsheet and provides you with an overview. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 11/18/2009 @ 12:21:49 PM in Microsoft Windows

Take the productivity benefits of Snap, Shake, and Peek seriously

Greg Shultz examines the management of multiple open windows in Windows 7 using the new Aero UI features: Snap, Shake, and Peek. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 11/11/2009 @ 08:41:22 AM in Microsoft Windows

Capture unallocated disk space from an XP to Windows 7 dual-boot migration

Greg Shultz shows you how to use Partition Wizard Home Edition to redistribute unallocated space at the beginning of the hard disk back to drive C. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 11/03/2009 @ 01:57:04 PM in Microsoft Windows

How bad (or good) was your Windows 7 install?

It has been a week since Microsoft Windows 7 was released to the retail market. So, how well did your installation go? Compare your experience. [Read More] Posted By: Mark Kaelin on 10/30/2009 @ 12:54:29 AM in Microsoft Windows

Migrate to Windows 7 from an XP dual-boot configuration

Greg Shultz shows you how to safely undo a Windows XP and Windows 7 dual-boot system so that you can complete your migration from Windows XP to 7. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 10/28/2009 @ 02:02:16 PM in Microsoft Windows

What Windows 7 means to security administrators

Windows expert Greg Shultz reviews the most significant differences in Windows 7 that will affect the role of security administrators, including changes to UAC, the new AppLocker, and BitLocker To Go. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 10/27/2009 @ 11:02:46 AM in IT Security

Create a Windows XP and 7 dual-boot system staged for an easy migration

Greg Shultz shows you how to resize your existing Windows XP partition and then install Windows 7 in a dual-boot configuration on the same hard disk. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 10/20/2009 @ 12:03:32 PM in Microsoft Windows

Plan and execute a smooth Windows 7 upgrade with the help of this flowchart

A successful Windows 7 migration begins with careful planning and decision making. Rick Vanover built a flowchart to guide you through each step. [Read More] Posted By: Rick Vanover on 10/19/2009 @ 12:33:11 PM in Microsoft Windows

Photo Gallery: Windows 7 Walkthrough

Greg Shultz explores the various screens, configuration menus, and dialog boxes you will encounter in the Windows 7 System and Control Panel. [Read More] Posted By: Mark Kaelin on 10/19/2009 @ 07:08:26 AM in Microsoft Windows

Video: A demo of XP Mode in Windows 7

ZDNet's Ed Bott shows you how the new XP Mode available in Windows 7 can extend the useful life of your legacy applications and peripherals. [Read More] Posted By: Mark Kaelin on 10/16/2009 @ 07:34:12 AM in Microsoft Windows

Tap into the power of Libraries in Windows 7

Greg Shultz introduces you to the new Libraries feature of Microsoft Windows 7 and shows you how to get the most out of it. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 10/14/2009 @ 12:47:04 PM in Microsoft Windows

Windows 7 Professional feature-to-feature comparison chart

Microsoft Windows 7 compares favorably with previous versions. Greg Shultz shows which features exceed expectations for Windows 7, and which do not. [Read More] Posted By: Mark Kaelin on 10/13/2009 @ 12:32:06 PM in Microsoft Windows

I upgraded to Microsoft Windows 7 and survived

Upgrading to Microsoft Windows 7 may sound like a horror story to some, but Senior Editor Mark Kaelin risked it on his personal PCs and survived. [Read More] Posted By: Mark Kaelin on 10/12/2009 @ 11:47:08 AM in Microsoft Windows

Video: A demo of new Search features in Windows 7

ZDNet's Ed Bott shows you the new search features you will find when Windows 7 is released on October 22, 2009. [Read More] Posted By: Mark Kaelin on 10/09/2009 @ 08:37:50 AM in Microsoft Windows

The 10 most useful Windows 7 keyboard shortcuts

Master these keyboard shortcuts and hit the ground running with the new Windows OS. [Read More] Posted By: Jody Gilbert on 10/09/2009 @ 08:14:05 AM in 10 Things

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

Video: New desktop management shortcuts in Windows 7

ZDNet's Ed Bott shows you a cool new set of gestures and shortcuts to help you move, resize, and arrange windows more intelligently. [Read More] Posted By: Mark Kaelin on 10/01/2009 @ 12:17:19 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