tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64895953059762259842024-02-08T06:13:56.446-08:00Windows 7 Commands - Complete List of Windows 7 Command Prompt CommandsOver 180 Windows 7 commands. See a complete list of Windows 7 command line commands, also known as DOS commands.Starting Organic Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782031515640362650noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489595305976225984.post-49708890811087637472025-07-25T13:02:00.000-07:002010-08-02T05:41:48.360-07:00Windows 7 Command Prompt CommandsThe Windows 7 Command Prompt in Windows 7 provides the user access to 180+ command line commands.<br />
The commands available in Windows 7 are use to automate perform troubleshooting and diagnostic tasks, automate processes, and create batch files.<br />
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Here is a complete list of Windows 7 commands that you can use in the Command Prompt in Windows 7:<br />
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<b>Append</b> - The append command can be used by programs to open files in another directory as if they were located in the current directory.<br />
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<b>Arp</b> - The arp command is used to display or change entries in the ARP cache.<br />
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<b>Assoc</b> - The assoc command is used to display or change the file type associated with a particular file extension.<br />
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<b>At</b> - The at command is used to schedule commands and other programs to run at a specific date and time.<br />
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<b>Attrib</b> - The attrib command is used to change the attributes of a single file or a directory.<br />
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<b>Auditpol</b> - The auditpol command is used to display or change audit policies.<br />
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<b>Bcdedit</b> - The bcdedit command is used to view or make changes to Boot Configuration Data.<br />
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<b>Bitsadmin</b> - The bitsadmin command is used to create, manage, and monitor download and upload jobs.<br />
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<b>Bootcfg</b> - The bootcfg command is used to build, modify, or view the contents of the boot.ini file, a hidden file that is used to identify in what folder, on which partition, and on which hard drive Windows is located.<br />
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<b>Break</b> - The break command sets or clears extended CTRL+C checking on DOS systems.<br />
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<b>Cacls</b> - The cacls command is used to display or change access control lists of files.<br />
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<b>Call</b> - The call command is used to run a script or batch program from within another script or batch program.<br />
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<b>Certreq</b> - The certreq command is used to perform various certification authority (CA) certificate functions.<br />
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<b>Certutil</b> - The certutil command is used to dump and display certification authority (CA) configuration information in addition to other CA functions.<br />
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<b>Change</b> - The change command changes various terminal server settings like install modes, COM port mappings, and logons.<br />
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<b>Chcp</b> - The chcp command displays or configures the active code page number.<br />
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<b>Chdir</b> - The chdir command is used to display the drive letter and folder that you are currently in. Chdir can also be used to change the drive and/or directory that you want to work in.<br />
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<b>Chglogon</b> - The chglogon command enables, disables, or drains terminal server session logins.<br />
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<b>Chgport</b> - The chgport command can be used to display or change COM port mappings for DOS compatibility.<br />
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<b>Chgusr</b> - The chgusr command is used to change the install mode for the terminal server.<br />
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<b>Chkdsk</b> - The chkdsk command, often referred to as check disk, is used to identify and correct certain hard drive errors.<br />
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<b>Chkntfs</b> - The chkntfs command is used to configure or display the checking of the disk drive during the Windows boot process.<br />
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<b>Choice</b> - The choice command is used within a script or batch program to provide a list of choices and return of the value of that choice to the program.<br />
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<b>Cipher</b> - The cipher command shows or changes the encryption status of files and folders on NTFS partitions.<br />
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<b>Clip</b> - The clip command is used to redirect the output from any command to the clipboard in Windows.<br />
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<b>Cls</b> - The cls command clears the screen of all previously entered commands and other text.<br />
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<b>Cmd</b> - The cmd command starts a new instance of the command interpreter.<br />
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<b>Cmdkey</b> - The cmdkey command is used to show, create, and remove stored user names and passwords.<br />
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<b>Cmstp</b> - The cmstp command installs or uninstalls a Connection Manager service profile.<br />
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<b>Color</b> - The color command is used to change the colors of the text and background within the Command Prompt window.<br />
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<b>Comp</b> - The comp command is used to compare the contents of two files or sets of files.<br />
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<b>Compact</b> - The compact command is used to show or change the compression state of files and directories on NTFS partitions.<br />
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<b>Convert</b> - The convert command is used to convert FAT or FAT32 formatted volumes to the NTFS format.<br />
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<b>Copy</b> - The copy command does simply that - it copies one or more files from one location to another.<br />
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<b>Date</b> - The date command is used to show or change the current date.<br />
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<b>Debug</b> - The debug command starts Debug, a command line application used to test and edit programs.<br />
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<b>Defrag</b> - The defrag command is used to defragment a drive you specify. The defrag command is the command line version of Microsoft's Disk Defragmenter.<br />
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<b>Del</b> - The del command is used to delete one or more files. The del command is the same as the erase command.<br />
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<b>Dir</b> - The dir command is used to display a list of files and folders contained inside the folder that you are currently working in. The dir command also displays other important information like the hard drive's serial number, the total number of files listed, their combined size, the total amount of free space left on the drive, and more.<br />
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<b>Diskcomp</b> - The diskcomp command is used to compare the contents of two floppy disks.<br />
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<b>Diskcopy</b> - The diskcopy command is used to copy the entire contents of one floppy disk to another.<br />
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<b>Diskpart</b> - The diskpart command is used to create, manage, and delete hard drive partitions.<br />
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<b>Diskraid</b> - The diskraid command starts the DiskRAID tool which is used to manage and configure RAID arrays.<br />
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<b>Dism</b> - The dism command starts the Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool (DISM). The DISM tool is used to manage features in Windows images.<br />
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<b>Dispdiag</b> - The dispdiag command is used to output a log of information about the display system.<br />
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<b>Doskey</b> - The doskey command is used to edit command lines, create macros, and recall previously entered commands.<br />
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<b>Driverquery</b> - The driverquery command is used to show a list of all installed drivers.<br />
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<b>Echo</b> - The echo command is used to show messages, most commonly from within script or batch files. The echo command can also be used to turn the echoing feature on or off.<br />
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<b>Edit</b> - The edit command starts the MS-DOS Editor tool which is used to create and modify text files.<br />
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<b>Edlin</b> - The edlin command starts the Edlin tool which is used to create and modify text files from the command line.<br />
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<b>Endlocal</b> - The endlocal command is used to end the localization of environment changes inside a batch or script file.<br />
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<b>Erase</b> - The erase command is used to delete one or more files. The erase command is the same as the del command.<br />
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<b>Eventcreate</b> - The eventcreate command is used to create a custom event in an event log.<br />
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<b>Exe2bin</b> - The exe2bin command is used to convert a file of the EXE file type (executable file) to a binary file.<br />
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<b>Exit</b> - The exit command is used to end the Command Prompt session that you're currently working in.<br />
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<b>Expand</b> - The expand command is used to extract a single file or a group of files from a compressed file.<br />
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<b>Fastopen</b> - The fastopen command is used to add a program's hard drive location to a special list stored in memory, potentially improving the program's launch time by removing the need for MS-DOS to locate the application on the drive.<br />
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<b>Fc</b> - The fc command is used to compare two individual or sets of files and then show the differences between them.<br />
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<b>Find</b> - The find command is used to search for a specified text string in one or more files.<br />
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<b>Findstr</b> - The findstr command is used to find text string patterns in one or more files.<br />
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<b>Finger</b> - The finger command is used to return information about one or more users on a remote computer that's running the Finger service.<br />
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<b>For</b> - The for command is used to run a specified command for each file in a set of files. The for command is most often used within a batch or script file.<br />
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<b>Forfiles</b> - The forfiles command selects one or more files to execute a specified command on. The forfiles command is most often used within a batch or script file.<br />
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<b>Format</b> - The format command is used to format a drive in the file system that you specify.<br />
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<b>Fsutil</b> - The fsutil command is used to perform various FAT and NTFS file system tasks like managing reparse points and sparse files, dismounting a volume, and extending a volume.<br />
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<b>Ftp</b> - The ftp command can used to transfer files to and from another computer. The remote computer must be operating as an FTP server.<br />
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<b>Ftype</b> - The ftype command is used to define a default program to open a specified file type.<br />
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<b>Getmac</b> - The getmac command is used to display the media access control (MAC) address of all the network controllers on a system.<br />
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<b>Goto</b> - The goto command is used in a batch or script file to direct the command process to a labeled line in the script.<br />
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<b>Gpresult</b> - The gpresult command is used to display Group Policy settings.<br />
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<b>Gpupdate</b> - The gpupdate command is used to update Group Policy settings.<br />
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<b>Graftabl</b> - The graftabl command is used to enable the ability of Windows to display an extended character set in graphics mode.<br />
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<b>Graphics</b> - The graphics command is used to load a program that can print graphics.<br />
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<b>Help</b> - The help command provides more detailed information on any of the other Command Prompt commands.<br />
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<b>Hostname</b> - The hostname command displays the name of the current host.<br />
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<b>Icacls</b> - The icacls command is used to display or change access control lists of files. The icacls command is an updated version of the cacls command.<br />
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<b>If</b> - The if command is used to perform conditional functions in a batch file.<br />
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<b>Ipconfig</b> - The ipconfig command is used to display detailed IP information for each network adapter utilizing TCP/IP. The ipconfig command can also be used to release and renew IP addresses on systems configured to receive them via a DHCP server.<br />
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<b>Irftp</b> - The irftp command is used to transmit files over an infrared link.<br />
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<b>Iscsicli</b> - The iscsicli command starts the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator, used to manage iSCSI.<br />
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<b>Label</b> - The label command is used to manage the volume label of a disk.<br />
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<b>Loadfix</b> - The loadfix command is used to load the specified program in the first 64K of memory and then runs the program.<br />
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<b>Lodctr</b> - The lodctr command is used to update registry values related to performance counters.<br />
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<b>Logman</b> - The logman command is used to create and manage Event Trace Session and Performance logs. The logman command also supports many functions of Performance Monitor.<br />
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<b>Logoff</b> - The logoff command is used to terminate a session.<br />
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<b>Mem</b> - The mem command shows information about used and free memory areas and programs that are currently loaded into memory in the MS-DOS subsystem.<br />
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<b>Mkdir (Md)</b> - The mkdir command is used to create a new folder.<br />
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<b>Mklink</b> - The mklink command is used to create a symbolic link.<br />
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<b>Mmc</b> - The mmc command can be used to open Microsoft Management Console in author mode or to a specific snap-in console, all from the Command Prompt.<br />
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<b>Mode</b> - The mode command is used to configure system devices, most often COM and LPT ports.<br />
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<b>More</b> - The more command is used to display the information contained in a text file. The more command can also be used to paginate the results of any other Command Prompt command.<br />
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<b>Mountvol</b> - The mountvol command is used to display, create, or remove volume mount points.<br />
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<b>Move</b> - The move command is used to move one or files from one folder to another. The move command is also used to rename directories.<br />
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<b>Msg</b> - The msg command is used to send a message to a user.<br />
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<b>Msiexec</b> - The msiexec command is used to start Windows Installer, a tool used to install and configure software.<br />
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<b>Openfiles</b> - Queries, displays, or disconnects open files or files opened by network users.<br />
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<b>Path</b> - Displays or sets a search path for executable files.<br />
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<b>Pause</b> - Suspends processing of a batch file and displays a message.<br />
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<b>Popd</b> - Restores the previous value of the current directory saved by PUSHD.<br />
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<b>Print</b> - Prints a text file.<br />
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<b>Prompt</b> - Changes the Windows command prompt.<br />
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<b>Pushd</b> - Saves the current directory then changes it.<br />
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<b>Rd</b> - Removes a directory.<br />
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<b>Recover</b> - Recovers readable information from a bad or defective disk.<br />
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<b>Rem</b> - Designates comments (remarks) in batch files.<br />
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<b>Ren</b> - Renames a file or files.<br />
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<b>Replace</b> - Replaces files.<br />
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<b>Rmdir</b> - Removes a directory.<br />
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<b>Robocopy</b> - Advanced utility to copy files and directory trees.<br />
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<b>Set</b> - Displays, sets, or removes environment variables for current session.<br />
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<b>Setlocal</b> - Begins localization of environment changes in a batch file.<br />
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<b>Setx</b> - Sets environment variables.<br />
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<b>Sc</b> - Displays or configures services (background processes).<br />
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<b>Schtasks</b> - Schedules commands and programs to run on a computer.<br />
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<b>Shift</b> - Shifts the position of replaceable parameters in batch files.<br />
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<b>Shutdown</b> - Allows proper local or remote shutdown of machine.<br />
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<b>Sort</b> - Sorts input.<br />
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<b>Start</b> - Starts a separate window to run a specified program or command.<br />
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<b>Subst</b> - Associates a path with a drive letter.<br />
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<b>Systeminfo</b> - Displays machine specific properties and configuration.<br />
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<b>Takeown</b> - Allows an administrator to take ownership of a file.<br />
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<b>Tasklist</b> - Displays all currently running tasks including services.<br />
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<b>Taskkill</b> - Kill or stop a running process or application.<br />
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<b>Time</b> - Displays or sets the system time.<br />
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<b>Timeout</b> - Pauses the command processor for the specified number of seconds.<br />
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<b>Title</b> - Sets the window title for a CMD.EXE session.<br />
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<b>Tree</b> - Graphically displays the directory structure of a drive or path.<br />
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<b>Type</b> - Displays the contents of a text file.<br />
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<b>Ver</b> - Displays the Windows version.<br />
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<b>Verify</b> - Tells Windows whether to verify that your files are written correctly to a disk.<br />
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<b>Vol</b> - Displays a disk volume label and serial number.<br />
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<b>Vssadmin</b> - Volume Shadow Copy Service administration tool.<br />
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<b>Where</b> - Displays the location of files that match a search pattern. <br />
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<b>Xcopy</b> - Copies files and directory trees.<br />
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<b>Wmic</b> - Displays WMI information inside interactive command shell. <br />
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If I missed any of the Windows 7 Command Prompt Commands, please <a href="mailto:jmc916@gmail.com">contact me</a> and I will add them to this list.Starting Organic Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782031515640362650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489595305976225984.post-58022875494804830662010-08-19T14:03:00.000-07:002010-08-19T14:03:34.988-07:00Use Check Boxes to Select Multiple FilesMost Windows users are used to selecting multiple files for moving, copying, or deleting by using the keyboard and mouse, CTRL+Clicking every single file you want to select. But with Windows 7, there's a way to select multiple files using just your mouse, via check boxes. <br />
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Here's how you can do it:<br />
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1. In Windows Explorer, click Organize, and then select Folder and Search Options<br />
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2. Click the View tab<br />
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3. In Advanced Settings, scroll down and check the box next to "Use Check Boxes to Select Items"<br />
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4. Click OK<br />
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Now, whenever you hover your mouse over a file in Windows Explorer a check box will appear next to it. You can click the check box to select the file. Once you select a file, the checked box will remain next to it and the check box will disappear when you move your mouse away.Starting Organic Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782031515640362650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489595305976225984.post-51563344693582738302010-08-19T11:56:00.000-07:002010-08-19T11:56:47.110-07:00How to Search the Internet from the Start MenuThe Start Menu search box is very useful to search through files and folders on your PC. However, you can also use the search box to search the internet. To enable this feature, log on with an administrator account and follow these steps.<br />
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1. In the Start Menu search box, type GPEDIT.MSC and then press the ENTER key<br />
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2. Go to User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Start Menu and Taskbar<br />
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3. Double click "Add Search Internet Link to Start Menu", and then select Enabled<br />
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4. Click OK and then close the Group Policy Editor<br />
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Now, every time you type something in the Start Menu search box, a "Search the Internet" link will appear. Click on the link and it will launch the search inside of your web browser.Starting Organic Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782031515640362650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489595305976225984.post-18597655542764597012010-08-06T14:44:00.000-07:002010-08-06T14:44:44.697-07:00How to Burn a ISO Image with Windows 7I've heard tons of people complain about how no other version of Microsoft Windows could ever burn a image (ISO) without the use of some kind of third party software. Windows 7 has the ability to burn an ISO file to a CD or DVD right out of the box.<br />
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1. Double click the ISO image<br />
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2. Choose the drive that has the blank CD or DVD in it<br />
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3. Click Burn and your disc will be createdStarting Organic Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782031515640362650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489595305976225984.post-83636344849547488192010-08-06T14:34:00.000-07:002010-08-06T14:34:02.937-07:00How to Create Keyboard Shortcuts for ProgramsWith Windows 7 you can create keyboard shortcuts for any program. This can be a convenient option if there is a program you frequently use but don't want to navigate to the Start Menu every time you want to run it.<br />
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Here's how you can create a keyboard shortcut for any program in Windows 7:<br />
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1. Right click the program icon and select Properties<br />
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2. Select the Shortcut tab<br />
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3. Put your cursor in the Shortcut Key area and press the keys you want to use for the keyboard shortcut<br />
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It's really easy to do and it can make Windows 7 more convenient for you!Starting Organic Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782031515640362650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489595305976225984.post-71219848341252650032010-08-01T13:18:00.000-07:002010-08-01T13:20:37.864-07:00How to Change the Background in Windows Media Player 12If you're like me, then you like to be able to customize your Windows experience. Tips like this always get me excited!<br />
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Here's how you can change the background of the Windows Media Player 12:<br />
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1. Click on the Start Menu and type REGEDIT in the search box, then press the Enter key<br />
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2. Navigate to the registry key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\Preferences<br />
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3. Double click on the LibraryBackgroundImage key name and a box will appear asking for a value. You can enter a value from 0 to 6, each number represents a different background style. You will need to restart Windows Media Player 12 each time you change the value for it to take effectStarting Organic Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782031515640362650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489595305976225984.post-51984228372289500952010-08-01T13:08:00.000-07:002010-08-01T13:08:42.686-07:00How to Fix the Black Screen of DeathMostly anyone who has ever used Windows knows about the Blue Screen of Death, but with a new version of Microsoft Windows comes a new screen of death and that's the Black Screen of Death. The Black Screen of Death usually happens when someone logs onto their PC and then they see nothing but a black desktop.<br />
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Here's how you can fix the Black Screen of Death issue in Windows 7:<br />
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1. Restart your PC<br />
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2. Logon and wait for the black screen to appear<br />
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3. Press the CTRL, ALT, and DELETE keys at the same time<br />
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4. Click Task Manager<br />
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5. In the Task Manager, click on the Application tab<br />
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6. Next, click New Task<br />
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7. Enter the command: "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" "http://info.prevx.com/download.asp?GRAB=BLACKSCREENFIX"<br />
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8. Click OK and Internet Explorer should start and begin to download the fix<br />
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9. When prompted for the download, click Run. The Black Screen of Death fix will download and run automatically to fix the issue<br />
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10. Restart your PC and the black screen problem should be fixedStarting Organic Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782031515640362650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489595305976225984.post-25920272043770847142010-08-01T12:47:00.000-07:002010-08-01T12:47:10.956-07:00How to Create a VHD in Windows 7One of the greatest things about Windows 7 is the ability to create a Virtual Hard Disk (VHD). The VHD support will allow users the ability to install any Operating System that supports booting from a VHD into a VHD. This means that you can have Windows Vista and Windows 7 installed on the same hard drive.<br />
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Here's how you can crate a VHD in Windows 7:<br />
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1. Go to the Start Menu and right click My Computer, then select Manage<br />
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2. Click on Disk Management under Storage in the sidebar. This will show you a list of the partitions that are on your hard drive<br />
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3. Right click Disk Management and click Create VHD<br />
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4. This will make the Create and Attach Virtual Hard Disk window appear. Select where you want your VHD stored and the size of the VHD<br />
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5. If you select Dynamically Expanding Format, it means that as you add more files to the VHD, the VHD will increase in size to accommodate everything you have on it. If you choose Fixed Size Format, the VHD won't grow, it will stay the same size as it did when you first created it. Note: Dynamically Expanding Format is a little slower than the Fixed Size Format.<br />
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6. Once you have selected the location, size, and format click OK<br />
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7. Now, locate the VHD you created in the partition list and select it. Right click the square area where it says "Disk 2, Unknown". Then, select Initialize Disk<br />
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8. A new window called Initialize Disk will appear. Make sure that your new disk is selected and select MBR. Then, click OK<br />
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9. Your new disk will initialize and allow you to create a partition on the disk. Right click the Unallocated box and select New Simple Volume<br />
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10. A new window called New Simple Volume Wizard will appear. Click Next, then click Next again. If you want to be able to access the new partition as a separate volume, in Explorer, select Next. However, if you want the disk mounted as a folder on your hard drive, select Mount In The Following Empty NTFS Folder and type in the location of the folder or use Browse, select the folder then click Next.<br />
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11. Now, select a Volume Label and click Next<br />
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12. Finally, review everything and click Finish<br />
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You now have a VHD on your hard drive!Starting Organic Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782031515640362650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489595305976225984.post-75103371486450393352010-08-01T12:24:00.000-07:002010-08-01T12:48:58.146-07:00How to Create a Partition in Windows 7Windows 7 makes it fairly easy to create a partition because it has a built in utility to partition a hard drive. Most people want to partition their hard drive so they can boot from a different Operating System, however if you have Windows 7 Ultimate, you can boot from a VHD (<a href="http://windows7command.blogspot.com/2010/08/how-to-create-vhd-in-windows-7.html">Click here to find out how to create a VHD</a>).<br />
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Here's how you can create a partition in Windows 7:<br />
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1. Go to the Start Menu, right click My Computer and select Manage. The Computer Management program will appear<br />
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2. Click on the Storage bars and under it click Disk Management<br />
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3. Select the drive you want to partition and right click it. Then, select Shrink Volume<br />
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4. Now you will see a window showing you the size of the hard drive and the total amount available to shrink. Enter in the amount you would like to shrink, this will be the size of the new partition<br />
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5. After you have entered in the values, click Shrink and it will start<br />
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6. When it's done shrinking, you will see an Unallocated Space. Select it and then right click it and select New Simple Volume<br />
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7. The New Simple Volume Wizard will appear. Type in the size of the partition, this will be the size you just shrunk the hard drive by<br />
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8. Assign a drive letter to your new partition<br />
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9. On the Format Page, make sure you select NTFS and enter in a name for your drive. Now, click Next and then Finish<br />
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Now you will have a new partition on your hard drive that you can use for booting from another Operating System or you can use it just for file storage.Starting Organic Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782031515640362650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489595305976225984.post-29823373930591906412010-07-29T16:25:00.000-07:002010-07-29T16:25:48.809-07:00How to Disable Browser Taskbar PreviewsMany people like to browser taskbar previews. But, I have heard of some people who don't like it very much and just find it annoying. This tutorial will tell you how to turn off browser taskbar previews with Internet Explorer and Firefox.<br />
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For Internet Explorer, follow these steps:<br />
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1. Open Internet Explorer and go to the Tools menu. Then select Internet Options. Under the General tab, click on the Settings under the Tabs section.<br />
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2. A new window will appear and you will see a list of options. Un-check the option "Show previews for individual tabs in the taskbar"<br />
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3. Click the OK button and you're all done!<br />
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For Firefox, follow these steps:<br />
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1. Open Firefox and this in the address bar at the top of Firefox ABOUT:CONFIG and then press ENTER. <br />
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2. The Filter bar will appear, type in BROWSER.TASKBAR.PREVIEWS.ENABLE<br />
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3. Now double click the words that say BROWSER.TASKBAR.PREVIEWS.ENABLE and you should see it change from True to False in the Value fieldStarting Organic Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782031515640362650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489595305976225984.post-17198610703820358572010-07-29T16:10:00.000-07:002010-07-29T16:10:34.332-07:00How to Change the Windows 7 Logon BackgroundIf you're like me, then you like to be able to customize your OS. This tutorial will show you how to change your Windows 7 logon background.<br />
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There are a few restrictions when changing your logon background. The file you want to use as the background must be a .JPG file and it must be smaller than 256kb.<br />
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For people who have Windows 7 Home Premium, follow these steps:<br />
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1. Open the Run Dialog by pressing the Windows Key+R. Type in REGEDIT and then press ENTER<br />
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2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\AUTHENTICATION\LOGONUI\BACKGROUND<br />
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3. Double click on OEMBackground and in the box that opens up, change the value to 1 and press the OK button<br />
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4. Next, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\POLICIES\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\<br />
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5. Right click on Windows, then choose New --> Key and name it System<br />
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6. In the white panel on the right side of the window, Right click and choose New --> DWORD (32-bit) and rename it to OEMBackground. Double click on UseOEMBackground and change the value to 1<br />
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7. Exit your Registry and open Windows Explorer. Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\oobe\info\backgrounds<br />
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8. Next, find the picture you want to use and rename it to BACKGROUNDDEFAULT.JPG and replace the current logon background<br />
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9. Now, close all of the windows, log off and you should see your new background.<br />
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For people who have Windows 7 Ultimate, follow these steps:<br />
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1. Open the Run Dialog by pressing the Windows Key+R. Type in GPEDIT.MSC and then press ENTER<br />
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2. This will open up the Local Group Policy Editor. Navigate to COMPUTER CONFIGURATION\ADMINISTRATIVE TEMPLATES\SYSTEM\LOGON<br />
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3. Then double click on Always Use Custom Logo<br />
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4. Next, choose ENABLE in the new window that pops up, then click OK to close the window. Then close the Local Group Policy Editor.<br />
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5. Open Windows Explorer. Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\oobe\info\backgrounds<br />
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6. Next, find the picture you want to use and rename it to BACKGROUNDDEFAULT.JPG and replace the current logon background<br />
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7. Now, close all of the windows, log off and you should see your new background.<br />
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Changing your logon background makes Windows 7 fun!Starting Organic Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782031515640362650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489595305976225984.post-51408310644208287602010-07-29T07:08:00.000-07:002010-07-29T07:08:17.472-07:00How to Set Your Mouse to Single Click Opening in Windows 7Have you ever wanted to be able to open something from your Desktop with a single mouse click instead of having to double click it? Well, Windows 7 allows you to do this through the settings.<br />
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Here's how you can change the mouse double click to single click.<br />
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1. Open a folder from your Desktop<br />
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2. Click the Organize button located on the upper left hand side of the folder window<br />
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3. Then, select the link labeled Folder and Search Options<br />
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4. Look for the section that says Single-click to open an item (point to select) and check the box next to that<br />
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5. Then click the OK button at the bottom of the window to save the changesStarting Organic Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782031515640362650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489595305976225984.post-21866737535787325392010-07-29T06:47:00.000-07:002010-07-29T06:47:01.814-07:00How to Disable SearchIndexer.exe in Windows 7Sometimes you will notice that your computer may be running a little sluggish and it could be because all the resources that are utilizing your computers processor at one time. The Microsoft Windows Search Index (SearchIndexer.exe) is a very process used for searching for things on Windows 7. However, sometimes it uses a large amount of the CPU, sometimes even close to 100% of the CPU.<br />
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There is a way to disable SearchIndexer.exe in Windows 7 so it doesn't take up any of your CPUs resources. Here's how you can do it:<br />
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1. Click on the Start button, then click on the Control Panel link<br />
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2. Once the Control Panel opens, click the Programs link<br />
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3. You will then see an area that says Programs and Features. Click the Turn Windows Features On or Off<br />
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4. You will now see a list of Windows 7 features. Look for the feature that says Indexing Service. Un-check the box next to Indexing Service to disable it. Then click the OK button at the bottom of the window.<br />
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Once you disable Windows Search Index you will still have Windows 7 simple search functionality.Starting Organic Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782031515640362650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489595305976225984.post-71501367717392949002010-07-29T06:34:00.000-07:002010-07-29T06:34:34.227-07:00How to Import Pictures From a Digital Camera in Windows 7Windows 7 makes it extremely easy to transfer pictures and videos to your computer from your digital camera.<br />
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Here's how you can import your pictures and videos from a digital camera:<br />
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1. Plug your digital camera's USB cable into one of the USB ports on your computer. You may need to then turn your camera on and set it to the display mode.<br />
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2. Windows 7 will then recognize than you've plugged in your digital camera and it will install the necessary drivers it needs automatically.<br />
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3. Once Windows 7 is done installing the drivers for your camera, a Auto Play window will appear. You will have 2 options to select from, "Import Pictures and Videos" and "Open Device to View Files". Choose the "Import Pictures and Videos" option.<br />
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4. The "Import Pictures and Videos" box will appear. Type a name to tag your pictures and then click the Import button. If you want more control over how Windows imports your pictures, click the Import Setting link in the bottom left corner.<br />
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5. When Windows 7 has completed importing your pictures and/or videos, a new folder will appear with all of your imported items.Starting Organic Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782031515640362650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489595305976225984.post-85963650172431514732010-07-28T21:41:00.000-07:002010-07-28T21:41:38.534-07:00How to Schedule a Windows 7 Disk Cleanup to Run AutomaticallyHard disk cleanup is important if you want to keep you PC running at optimal performance. It's a good idea to run the Disk Cleanup utility program on a regular basis. If you don't regularly run the Disk Cleanup utility, your computer can begin to run sluggish and it will effect the overall performance of your PC. So regularly running the Disk Cleanup utility is something you should make sure you do.<br />
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The Windows 7 Disk Cleanup utility will clean your hard drive by getting rid of unwanted files like temporary system files, temporary internet files, and setup log files. Here are the steps you can use to schedule the disk cleanup task.<br />
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1. To run the Task Scheduler go to the Start Menu, and in the search box type TASK SCHEDULER<br />
2. Click on the Actions menu and then click Create Basic Task<br />
3. Enter in a Name and Description for this task you're creating, then click the NEXT button on the bottom of the window<br />
4. Select when you want the task to start. I suggest you select the Weekly option. Once you have selected the day and time for the scheduled task, click the NEXT button<br />
5. Select the Start a Program option then click the NEXT button<br />
6. In the Program/script area enter in the text CLEANMGR.EXE then click the NEXT button<br />
7. Finally, you'll see a summary of the scheduled task you've just created. Click the Finish button and you're done!<br />
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Remember, running the Disk Cleanup utility at least once a week will keep your computer running at optimal performance and not only will your computer be happy but so will you.Starting Organic Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782031515640362650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489595305976225984.post-67880521424387044972010-07-28T21:08:00.000-07:002010-07-28T21:08:08.047-07:00How to Securely Erase Data in Windows 7Most people don't know or don't think about securely wiping data from their computer. If they do, they usually go and find an expensive third party software. But, Windows 7 has a utility that anyone can use to securely erase data from their computer. This Windows 7 utility is a accessed through the command line and it's called CIPHER.EXE.<br />
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The command for the Cipher utility is as follows; CIPHER /W C:\FOLDER<br />
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You would replace C:\FOLDER for the location that you want to securely erase. For example, C:\Users\Jane Smith\Music<br />
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When you use the Cipher utility to erase data it will write 1s, 0s, and then some random characters to each sector of your hard drive to erase the data securely. The Cipher utility is nothing new, it has been around since Windows 2000. Although, the wipe feature is new to the Windows 7 operating system.<br />
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Using a utility like the Cipher utility should be used with caution. But, I think it's a great utility to use if you're planning on giving or selling someone your computer and/or hard drive because it will erase the data forever.Starting Organic Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782031515640362650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489595305976225984.post-69257098176395865602010-07-28T20:48:00.000-07:002010-07-28T20:48:14.626-07:00How to Check Your Computer's Hardware ComponentsEver wondered what your computer has under the hood so to speak? Well, Windows 7 has a shortcut tool that allows you to see what's inside the box.<br />
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1. Press the Windows Key+R<br />
2. In the Run Box, type MSINFO32.EXE<br />
3. Click the OK button. Then the System Information window will open.<br />
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If you click on the + sign in the left hand section, it will show you additional details about each component.<br />
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The Device Manager in Windows 7 will show you a lot of very useful information. Just take a look around the Device Manager for yourself and see what you learn.Starting Organic Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782031515640362650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489595305976225984.post-87589861630650561692010-07-27T14:31:00.000-07:002010-07-28T08:47:26.043-07:00Accessing the Registry Editor in Windows 7To alter the Windows 7 registry you need to do it through the Registry Editor application. Registry Editor has been around for a while, but not many people actually have to use it for anything. Making changes to your registry is risky and not something you should mess around with unless you know what you're doing. The Windows 7 Registry Editor looks just like the same version that came with Windows XP.<br />
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It's very easy to access the Registry Editor in Windows 7.<br />
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All you have to do is click on your Start Menu and type REGEDIT in the Start Menu's Search box. Then, the User Account Control will ask you to authorize access by clicking Continue. After you click Continue, the Registry Editor will appear.<br />
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You can also edit the Windows 7 registry using the command line prompt. To do this, open the command prompt, then type REG<br />
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Accessing the Windows 7 Registry Editor, or REGEDIT, is easy!Starting Organic Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782031515640362650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489595305976225984.post-73768481173860504182010-07-27T14:13:00.000-07:002010-07-27T14:13:43.756-07:00Disable Windows 7 FeaturesMicrosoft Windows 7 provides a way to turn off or disable certain Windows 7 features you may not need. You can disable programs such as Windows Search, XPS Viewer, and even Internet Explorer 8.<br />
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How do you disable Windows 7 Features and Services?<br />
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1. First, go to the Control Panel. You can access the Control Panel by clicking on the Start Menu button, then click on the "Control Panel" option.<br />
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2. Click on the "Programs" link within the Control Panel.<br />
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3. Under "Programs and Features", click on "Turn Windows Feature On or Off"<br />
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4. In the window that appears, you can turn off or disable Windows features like Windows Search, XPS Viewer, Internet Explorer 8, and a few others.<br />
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Once you have decided which Windows 7 features you want to turn off, click the OK button and you're done!Starting Organic Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782031515640362650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489595305976225984.post-91511886608265608412010-07-26T12:07:00.000-07:002010-07-26T12:07:22.067-07:00How to Start the Command Prompt in Windows 7In order to use any of the Windows 7 commands, you will need to first start the Windows 7 command prompt.<br />
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There are three ways to start the Windows 7 command prompt.<br />
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The first way is to open the Start Menu. Then click on All Programs, and then click on Command Prompt.<br />
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The second way is to open the Start Menu. Then in the Start Menu Search box area type CMD and press the key.<br />
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The third way is to press the Windows Key+R on your keyboard at the same time. Then type in CMD and press the Enter key.<br />
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That's all there is to it!Starting Organic Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782031515640362650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489595305976225984.post-45602531276473191502010-07-26T11:43:00.000-07:002010-07-26T11:43:59.604-07:00How to Restart Explorer.exeWindows 7 is a fairly new Microsoft Operation system, so there's bound to be a few bugs here and there. One bug in Windows 7 that I have noticed is sometimes the desktop does not auto-refresh.<br />
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For example, if I have a folder on my desktop and I delete it, sometimes the folder will still be sitting on my desktop. The folder was actually deleted, but the folder icon still remains on the desktop.<br />
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At first, I would just do a full restart of my computer to solve the problem. But after a while it was just too big a hassle to have to restart my computer every time the desktop didn't refresh on its own.<br />
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After doing some experimenting I was able to figure out a faster solution than restarting the computer. The solution I found was to stop the "explorer.exe" process, and then restarting it again.<br />
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Unfortunately, this isn't going to stop the problem for good. However, it is a solution for when the desktop does not refresh on its own.<br />
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The first step is to stop the explorer.exe process so when can restart it. You can stop the explorer.exe process through the Task Manager, or you can do it this way as well<br />
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- Open the Start Menu<br />
- Hold down the SHIFT and CTRL buttons<br />
- Right Click on a blank area of the Taskbar<br />
- A new window will appear, then select Exit Explorer<br />
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Doing those steps will stop the Explorer.exe process and you will notice that your Taskbar will disappear. <br />
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To restart the explorer.exe process we need to first access the Task Manager by pressing the CTRL+ALT+DELETE buttons at the same time.<br />
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Next go to the File menu --> Click New Task and then type explorer.exe into the box that appears and hit enter.<br />
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Your explorer.exe process will then start, your Taskbar will re-appear, and your Desktop will auto-refresh like it should!Starting Organic Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782031515640362650noreply@blogger.com