Most 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.
Here's how you can do it:
1. In Windows Explorer, click Organize, and then select Folder and Search Options
2. Click the View tab
3. In Advanced Settings, scroll down and check the box next to "Use Check Boxes to Select Items"
4. Click OK
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.
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How to Search the Internet from the Start Menu
The 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.
1. In the Start Menu search box, type GPEDIT.MSC and then press the ENTER key
2. Go to User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Start Menu and Taskbar
3. Double click "Add Search Internet Link to Start Menu", and then select Enabled
4. Click OK and then close the Group Policy Editor
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.
1. In the Start Menu search box, type GPEDIT.MSC and then press the ENTER key
2. Go to User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Start Menu and Taskbar
3. Double click "Add Search Internet Link to Start Menu", and then select Enabled
4. Click OK and then close the Group Policy Editor
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.
How to Create Keyboard Shortcuts for Programs
With 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.
Here's how you can create a keyboard shortcut for any program in Windows 7:
1. Right click the program icon and select Properties
2. Select the Shortcut tab
3. Put your cursor in the Shortcut Key area and press the keys you want to use for the keyboard shortcut
It's really easy to do and it can make Windows 7 more convenient for you!
Here's how you can create a keyboard shortcut for any program in Windows 7:
1. Right click the program icon and select Properties
2. Select the Shortcut tab
3. Put your cursor in the Shortcut Key area and press the keys you want to use for the keyboard shortcut
It's really easy to do and it can make Windows 7 more convenient for you!
How to Change the Background in Windows Media Player 12
If you're like me, then you like to be able to customize your Windows experience. Tips like this always get me excited!
Here's how you can change the background of the Windows Media Player 12:
1. Click on the Start Menu and type REGEDIT in the search box, then press the Enter key
2. Navigate to the registry key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\Preferences
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 effect
Here's how you can change the background of the Windows Media Player 12:
1. Click on the Start Menu and type REGEDIT in the search box, then press the Enter key
2. Navigate to the registry key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\Preferences
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 effect
How to Fix the Black Screen of Death
Mostly 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.
Here's how you can fix the Black Screen of Death issue in Windows 7:
1. Restart your PC
2. Logon and wait for the black screen to appear
3. Press the CTRL, ALT, and DELETE keys at the same time
4. Click Task Manager
5. In the Task Manager, click on the Application tab
6. Next, click New Task
7. Enter the command: "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" "http://info.prevx.com/download.asp?GRAB=BLACKSCREENFIX"
8. Click OK and Internet Explorer should start and begin to download the fix
9. When prompted for the download, click Run. The Black Screen of Death fix will download and run automatically to fix the issue
10. Restart your PC and the black screen problem should be fixed
Here's how you can fix the Black Screen of Death issue in Windows 7:
1. Restart your PC
2. Logon and wait for the black screen to appear
3. Press the CTRL, ALT, and DELETE keys at the same time
4. Click Task Manager
5. In the Task Manager, click on the Application tab
6. Next, click New Task
7. Enter the command: "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" "http://info.prevx.com/download.asp?GRAB=BLACKSCREENFIX"
8. Click OK and Internet Explorer should start and begin to download the fix
9. When prompted for the download, click Run. The Black Screen of Death fix will download and run automatically to fix the issue
10. Restart your PC and the black screen problem should be fixed
How to Create a VHD in Windows 7
One 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.
Here's how you can crate a VHD in Windows 7:
1. Go to the Start Menu and right click My Computer, then select Manage
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
3. Right click Disk Management and click Create VHD
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
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.
6. Once you have selected the location, size, and format click OK
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
8. A new window called Initialize Disk will appear. Make sure that your new disk is selected and select MBR. Then, click OK
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
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.
11. Now, select a Volume Label and click Next
12. Finally, review everything and click Finish
You now have a VHD on your hard drive!
Here's how you can crate a VHD in Windows 7:
1. Go to the Start Menu and right click My Computer, then select Manage
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
3. Right click Disk Management and click Create VHD
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
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.
6. Once you have selected the location, size, and format click OK
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
8. A new window called Initialize Disk will appear. Make sure that your new disk is selected and select MBR. Then, click OK
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
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.
11. Now, select a Volume Label and click Next
12. Finally, review everything and click Finish
You now have a VHD on your hard drive!
How to Create a Partition in Windows 7
Windows 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 (Click here to find out how to create a VHD).
Here's how you can create a partition in Windows 7:
1. Go to the Start Menu, right click My Computer and select Manage. The Computer Management program will appear
2. Click on the Storage bars and under it click Disk Management
3. Select the drive you want to partition and right click it. Then, select Shrink Volume
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
5. After you have entered in the values, click Shrink and it will start
6. When it's done shrinking, you will see an Unallocated Space. Select it and then right click it and select New Simple Volume
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
8. Assign a drive letter to your new partition
9. On the Format Page, make sure you select NTFS and enter in a name for your drive. Now, click Next and then Finish
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.
Here's how you can create a partition in Windows 7:
1. Go to the Start Menu, right click My Computer and select Manage. The Computer Management program will appear
2. Click on the Storage bars and under it click Disk Management
3. Select the drive you want to partition and right click it. Then, select Shrink Volume
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
5. After you have entered in the values, click Shrink and it will start
6. When it's done shrinking, you will see an Unallocated Space. Select it and then right click it and select New Simple Volume
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
8. Assign a drive letter to your new partition
9. On the Format Page, make sure you select NTFS and enter in a name for your drive. Now, click Next and then Finish
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.
Disable Windows 7 Features
Microsoft 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.
How do you disable Windows 7 Features and Services?
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.
2. Click on the "Programs" link within the Control Panel.
3. Under "Programs and Features", click on "Turn Windows Feature On or Off"
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.
Once you have decided which Windows 7 features you want to turn off, click the OK button and you're done!
How do you disable Windows 7 Features and Services?
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.
2. Click on the "Programs" link within the Control Panel.
3. Under "Programs and Features", click on "Turn Windows Feature On or Off"
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.
Once you have decided which Windows 7 features you want to turn off, click the OK button and you're done!
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