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Beta of SP1 for Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 available to download

Submitted by Admin on Thu, 07/15/2010 - 14:00
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Microsoft has started to distribute the first official beta of Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.

We have previously reported that the start of closed beta testing will begin later this month and proved, Microsoft keeps its promises.

The official beta build was assembled for the internal number 6.1.7601.16562.win7sp1_beta.100603-1800, collected another 3 June (reports that the start of testing to take place before, but specialists in time noticed an error in the system heap for virtualizer Hyper-V and took their correction). The first service pack is now "blown" to the size of 1.22 GB, which is the largest amount of file data in the history of the Service Pack release for Windows.

How to set, change or disable the screensaver

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Please follow the instructions to configure the screen saver in the Windows 7 and Vista Operating Systems.

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Windows 7 SP1 beta download expected in July

Submitted by Admin on Fri, 06/11/2010 - 19:41
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Experts from Microsoft reported that at present employees of the company are preparing the code of the first comprehensive update for Windows 7 for the first beta testing, which will  be released in July this year.

In a month, a limited number of users of developer networks  such as TechNet and MSDN subscribers will be able to test the first cumulative updates pack, Service Pack 1 for Windows 7. Beta version does not bring into the system any special changes or additions - it will only increase the stability and performance of some components of Windows. Also, it will eliminate the need for hardware virtualization support for the use of the XP Mode, which should make life easier not only to ordinary users, but corporate customers who do not always "upgrade" their Computers.

How to share Internet connection without a Wireless Router

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Ever wondered if you may use your Wireless enabled Laptop to share the Internet connection with all your Wireless devices, including Wi-Fi enabled phones, PSP, other Laptops or PCs, Netbooks etc?

Now, I'm going to reveal another Windows 7 secret to you. Yes, it's possible to turn your Windows 7 based Computer into a Wi-Fi Hotspot. You don't require a Wireless router to share the Internet connection anymore.

How to enable the Windows Aero user interface

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Please follow this procedure to turn On the Windows Aero user interface in the Windows 7 Operating System.

1. Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel window, click Appearance and Personalization.
3. In the Appearance and Personalization window, click Personalization.
4. In the Personalization window, click to select any one of the Aero Themes.

What are the computer requirements needed to run the Windows Aero user interface

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A computer will need to meet the following requirements in order to be able to run the Windows Aero feature:

  • The Windows 7 Enterprise, Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate operating system.
  • 1-GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
  • 1 gigabyte (GB) of random access memory (RAM)
  • 128 megabytes (MB) graphics card with a DirectX 9 class graphics processor that supports a Windows Display Driver Model Driver, Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware, and 32 bits per pixel.

How to automatically troubleshoot and fix common computer problems

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The Troubleshooter in Control Panel contains several troubleshooting programs that can automatically fix some common problems with your computer, such as problems with networking, printers, hardware and sound, using the Web, and program compatibility.

Follow this procedure to use the troubleshooter.

NOTE: Troubleshooters aren't designed to fix every problem. However, they are a useful tool to try first and it may save time and effort resolving your problem.

  1. Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
  2. In the Control Panel window, under System and Security, click Find and fix problems.

Control Panel of Windows 7

How to check performance using the Windows Experience Index

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Follow this procedure to check performance of the Computer using the Windows Experience Index in the Windows 7 Operating System.

1. Click the Start button and then click Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel window, click System and Security.
3. In the System and Security window, click System.

How to open the Cookies folder in Windows 7 and Windows Vista

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In previous versions of the Windows operating systems, you could actually browse to and view or manipulate the content of the Cookies folder. In the Windows Vista operating system, you can see the Cookies folder by clicking Start, and in the Start Search field, typing cookies. But if you then attempt to open the Cookies folder by either clicking on it or pressing the Enter key, an Access is denied error will be displayed. This is because the Cookies folder is not really there. What is there is a pointer that instructs the operating system where the actual Cookies folder can be found. The operating system does this to add a level of security to that folder.

The Windows 7 operating system has taken this level of security one step further by not listing the Cookies folder at all when searched.

How to start a server service and configure the service to start automatically

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Please follow the procedure to start a server service and configure the service to start automatically in Windows 7 or Windows Vista Operating Systems.

1. Click the Start button, and in the Search field, type Services.msc.
2. Press the ENTER key.

NOTE: If prompted for an administrator password or a User Account Control prompt is displayed, type the appropriate password, click Continue or click Yes.

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