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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 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 set up the Windows Fax and Scan software

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Follow this procedure to configure the Windows Fax and Scan Software included in the Windows 7 Operating System.

NOTE: The Windows Fax and Scan software is included with all versions of the Windows 7 operating system, but it is only included with the Business and Ultimate versions of the Windows Vista operating system.


How to set up File Sharing between a Computer with the Windows 7 and Computers with older versions of the Windows Operating System.

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The Windows 7 Operating System has a new file-sharing feature called a Homegroup that allows other Computers with the Windows 7 Operating System to share trusted files and resources with each other.


How to remove the logon prompt when accessing Network Resources in Windows.

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When trying to access Network resources, such as files, folders or Drives on another Computer over a Home Network, you may be prompted for a username and password.

You must enter the username and password of a password-protected user account that exists on the Computer you are trying to access. If you do not want to use a user account that is already set up, create a password-protected user account specifically for the Network logon.


How to enable or disable the password protected sharing feature in Windows 7.

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Follow this procedure to configure the password protected sharing feature in the Windows 7 Operating System:

1.    Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.

2.    In the Control Panel window, under Network and Internet , click Choose homegroup and sharing options.
 
3.    In the HomeGroup window, click Change advance sharing settings.
 
4.    In the Advance sharing settings window, under Public (current profile), scroll to the bottom of the window, click to turn ON or turn OFF the password protected sharing feature, and then click the Save changes button.
 
IMPORTANT: To ensure that the content below the Public (current profile) heading is visible, click the down arrow button.

Advanced sharing settings window


How to enable or disable password protected sharing in Windows Vista.

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1.    Click the Start button and then click Control Panel .
2.    In the Control Panel window, click Network and Internet .
3.    In the Network and Internet window, click Network and Sharing Center .
4.    In the Network and Sharing Center window, in the Sharing and Discovery section, click the down-arrow button next to Password protected sharing to expand the selection.
Network Sharing Ceter
 

Set up Windows Live Mail in Windows 7

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The Windows 7 Operating System does not have a bundled E-mail client program. Windows Live Mail is available to download free from the Microsoft Web site at download.live.com/wlmail.

IMPORTANT:

  • To complete this procedure you must have your e-mail account information, such as your e-mail address, password, incoming (POP3) server name and outgoing (SMTP) server name. If you do not have this information, contact your e-mail provider.
  • The Windows Live Mail software is compatible with the Windows XP with SP2 or higher (32-bit version only), Windows Vista and Windows 7 Operating Systems.

After installing Windows Live Mail Software, follow the procedure below to set up an e-mail account:

 1. Click on the Start button and then click Windows Live Mail.
 2. In the Windows Live Mail window, on the tool bar, click the menu icon and then click Show menu bar.

Windows Live Mail Toolbar

 


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