tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47546121380524572922024-03-04T20:46:14.960-08:00Windows 7 DeleteRemote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-3996759469263176942010-08-29T23:09:00.000-07:002010-08-29T23:26:13.901-07:00Windows 7 Tablet: Success Against the iPadInitial reactions to the iPad earlier this year may have been mixed, but Apple's elegant tablet PC has since caught fire, racking up a devoted following and monster sales.<br /><br />Between March and June, over 3 million iPads were sold worldwide, and new data from market research firm iSuppli shows that the iPad will dominate the tablet market by almost three to one until 2012.<br /><br />Meanwhile, all the major computer vendors are working on a tablet. Some are running Google's Android mobile OS; some are running a proprietary OS such as RIM's rumored BlackPad and Hewlett-Packard's planned consumer tablet running WebOS.<br /><br />And then there's Windows 7. Microsoft's successful client OS is currently running on a few tablet PCs, and according to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will be on a variety of tablets "over the next several months." Two of the most anticipated Windows 7 tablets scheduled for 2011 are the MSI WindPad and the HP Slate.<br /><br />But can a Windows 7 tablet really break ground against the mighty iPad? In a recent report titled "The Windows 7 Tablet Imperative", Forrester research analysts J.P. Gownder and Sarah Rotman Epps write that Microsoft can compete with the iPad, but it must make an impact quickly and work with hardware partners to match the iPad on design and price.<br /><br />In fact, the report states, a successful Windows tablet has become crucial for Microsoft given that "tablets represent the next wave of mass-market consumer computing devices ... demonstrated by the iPad's proficiency in eReading, music and video consumption, and a variety of entertainment-oriented apps."<br /><br />The main way to a successful Windows 7 tablet, according to Forrester, is through the use of "curated computing", which the research firm defines as "a mode of computing where choice is constrained to deliver less complex, more relevant experiences." In other words, have a simple and streamlined user interface that is easy to navigate.<br /><br />Curated computing is something the iPad does very well, writes authors Gownder and Epps, and must be embraced by Microsoft if it wants to compete in the tablet space.<br /><br />Here are Forrester's four keys to a successful Windows 7 tablet.<br /><br />Enable Curated Computing via a "User Experience Shell"<br /><br />The worst thing Microsoft can do is to give a Windows 7 tablet the same user interface as a laptop, which is too complex for a tablet, according to the Forrester report. Microsoft and its partners must develop a user experience (UX) shell that simplifies Windows 7 for tablet and touch-screen functionality.<br /><br />"Windows 7 tablets can only compete if Microsoft embraces Curated Computing by providing a guided experience for users and drawing on the design strengths of other Microsoft products like the Zune HD and the Kin," writes Gownder and Epps, adding that a Microsoft tablet that synchs with the Xbox 360 and enables back-and-forth streaming of videos and games could one-up the iPad.<br /><br />For more : <a href="http://tinyurl.com/2belujl"><b>http://tinyurl.com/2belujl</b></a>Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-2788402737933687242010-06-30T00:30:00.000-07:002010-06-30T00:36:46.025-07:00150 Million Windows 7 Licenses Sold<p>Microsoft Corp. has announced that it had managed to sell 150 million licenses of Microsoft Windows 7 operating system released last October, which essentially makes the new OS the fastest selling operating system in the world.</p><p>“First off, we are excited to announce that Windows 7 has sold 150 million licenses to-date. As I’ve said before, Windows 7 is the fastest selling operating system in history with 7 copies of Windows 7 sold every second,” said Brandon LeBlanc, a spokesman for Microsoft, in a blog post.</p><p>Approximately 75% of enterprises are looking at Windows 7 for their organization, according to Microsoft. Moreover, since the economic situation gets brighter, consumers are accelerating the pace of buying new personal computers, which virtually all come with Windows 7 pre-installed.</p><p>According to estimates of IDC, sales of personal computers will total 355 million units in 2010, which means that around a million of personal computers is sold daily. As a result, it is not a surprise that over six months after the introduction Microsoft may claim 150 million copies of Windows 7 sold.</p>Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-51340509146346348412010-06-10T03:01:00.000-07:002010-06-10T03:13:33.153-07:00Minesweeper – Funny Game By Microsoft<div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/review/will-your-favorite-games-run-on-windows-7"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 115px; height: 174px;" src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:amNNUure21EXvM:http://www.econsultant.com/images/shortcut-minesweeper-game-winmine.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Various up gradations are present in different versions but the game is always present as a bundle package along with Microsoft windows.<br /></div><br />This is a very funny game by Microsoft and it increases a person’s patience too. This is not a two-player game and is very simple to play. The primary objective of the game is to locate all the mines present in the field. Since it involves fast mathematical calculations, it tends to sharpen our calculation speed as well.<br /><br />At the beginning of the game, a player sees a matrix of grey blocks on the screen. The size of the matrix box depends on the level of the game selected. Once, a player clicks on a block that does not have a mine, it indicates a number present behind it. The number indicates the total number of mines surrounding that particular block in the grid.<br /><br />As we can see that, a particular block in the grid can have a maximum of eight mines surrounding it. These eight blocks are supposed to be surrounding the particular block in question. If a block has the number five written on it, it means that there are five mines surrounding that particular block that are unturned. The player will then click on the next most probable block that cannot have a mine under any circumstance. This requires sharper calculation as a particular block is present next to many similar blocks and it gets confusing as the game progresses.<br /><br />A person can also use a flag to mark a particular block that he suspects to be a mine. This feature is present for convenience of the player. It becomes easier to mark a particular block as mine and continue exploring other blocks as it gives a count of the mines and helps in further calculation of other blocks in the grid.<br /><br />Sometimes, clicking on a particular block in the grid opens many blocks together in a shape. This eases the game and it gives idea of where can the mines be located within blocks that are just adjacent to the shape opened.<br /><br />This game bases on patterns and if a player understands the patternsFree Articles, it very easy for him to complete the game.Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-68385899452244156592010-04-05T22:06:00.000-07:002010-04-05T22:09:19.890-07:00Computer Operating System?Linux, Windows, Sun Solaris and Macintosh are some of the popular computer operating systems. But do you know who have designed their own operating system and use it on their local machines? So, what is all this fuss about computer operating systems and how to decide which one to use? Before we start taking about operating systems for computers, let us try to understand, what a computer operating system is.<br /><br />A computer operating system is nothing but system software because of which the software and hardware in a computer can communicate with each other. In short, it is what takes life to a computer. Simply it is the computer operating system, on which you run all your applications. If you want to run certain software in your computer, it needs to be compatible with the operating system that is running in your computer. So much for the purpose of creating you aware of what is a computer operating system. Now that you have some good idea about what is a computer operating system, let us try to understand, how different types of operating systems can be used.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Types of Computer Operating System</span><br /><br />Computer operating systems can be broadly classified into many categories. One thing kept in mind is that one particular operating system can fall into more than one category. The classification is based on the features that operating systems have. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Multithreading Operating Systems</span><br />These are the operating systems that allow to use different types of the same software to run at the same time. Operating systems like Windows XP, 9X, ME, Vista, <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://windows-7-delete.blogspot.com/2010/03/how-to-get-windows-7.html">windows 7</a></span> and Linux are examples of this type of operating system.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Multitasking Operating System</span><br />If your computer operating system allows you to run more than one application software at the same time, than it can be classified into Multitasking operating system. The same operating systems that have been mentioned above can be classified as examples of this type of operating system.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">GUI Operating System</span><br />GUI means graphical user interface. This type of operating systems like Windows 98, XP, ME, Vista, 7 and Linux, which allow users to navigate graphic representation of every process or application are classified into this type of operating system.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">CUI Operating System</span><br />This type of the computer operating systems, where you need to learn the commands for working with that particular operating system . MS DOS is one of the most used operating system. There is a particular command for each process and to bring in variation to the command, you have switches.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Multi-user Operating System</span><br />Multi-user operating systems which allow more than one user to log in to the computer system at the same time and use it; it can be classified as multi-user operating system. Linux is the most common example of this type of operating system, which allows six users to login at the same time and user used the this operating system very easily.Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-36601910027824990272010-03-26T01:16:00.001-07:002010-03-26T01:19:23.115-07:00Enhance Mobile Communication With newest Windows 7 Phone Operating System<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 169px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyJ58HLgjXWj_xoSbRrvE_67T8ZXtaVoQLmJnSDOrVsJLLBNxAKc_2-FXJ2ubuD70cXNd8sVfcsmp9Cew_KmOGooenQ_rsH2UmavK79CVB-sap9WxjMOBQIazduey34fLG9641DtakdPPO/s200/Windows71.jpg" alt="windows 7" title="Windows 7" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452853663028523554" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Feature</span><br />After going through a web article I found a revolutionary tool <a href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Windows 7</span></a> Phone to enhance my communication over my phone. Its official release has been done by Microsoft at Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, 2010. This will be an absolute operating system for your mobile, which will integrate Xbox LIVE and Zune features in a completely new format along with the latest improved social networking tools.<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />It will give you the pleasure to access your different e-mail accounts on a similar trend as is offered by Windows Live Mail in computer operating systems. I was taken into the flow of the new mobile OS.<br /><br />But soon I began to face serious issues; I was unable to configure my previous Yahoo and G-mail accounts over <a href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/support/create-a-new-e-mail"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Windows 7 e-mail</span></a> (Windows Live Mail).<br /><br />But fortunately I got an important clue about a remotely enabled tech support provider, while sharing my opinion over a tech forum. I called the service-provider on the toll free number and I was lucky to hit the right destination, where I got my e-mail account configured with Windows Live Mail. Now I am using the e-mail service with great confidence on my mobile.<br /><br />There are different tech supports available, which can help you with your Windows 7 e-mail clients, but remote tech support service offers the best remedy. This presents a plethora of advantages over any other tech support service. Firstly you don’t need to wait for your turn; your issue would be resolved on real-time and with authentic support from experienced certified technicians. Next, you can access their service anytime from anywhere as these service provider work on a 24/7 basis with remotely enabled feature.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Usability</span><br /><br />These tech support provider are absolute companion of yours, especially if you are into mobile business, because e-mail issues can pop up anytime without any prediction. With real-time resolution you can do your communication over your Windows 7 e-mail client in a more aggressive way. There is an important download in the form of Windows Mobile Center, which would help you to access e-mails of your Outlook over your phone, when you are away from office or home.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Limitation</span><br /><br />Over your phone you can’t access your e-mails with much confidence and security. In addition mobile phone has limited hardware support so you can’t store abundant e-mails and sometime you may have to wait for long while sending or receiving your messages.<br /></div>Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-68076511872151602482010-03-16T04:19:00.000-07:002010-03-16T04:23:16.478-07:00Access Windows 7 antivirus support<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/support/windows-7-support"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 81px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG-jbttFIVcIDCv2yCPCLDMPaopqjp2BAXFteUfnLVs_zGOx6FeU2goTz8fmVMSJmHeJgfmHf8RKRZxg97sm18SEIqmTzAd5kp_hICp091yKg3YffVuypHbwOjeEbxI_TMAUk42A3VBfC-/s200/windows+7-support.aspx.jpeg" border="0" alt="windows 7 support"id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449190640527379522" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Features </span><br />One thing which was pinching in my mind, since I have <span style="font-weight: bold;">installed Windows 7</span> on my computer was the security of my computer.<br />When something comes new in the market, it is very hard to trust it. There are lots of vendor offering compatible antivirus program, but which is best for me and my usage is the actual area of concern. I searched over the Internet, but my mind was still blank.<br />Suddenly one day, I read about the remote tech support, I went through the complete content and I realized that, this is actually, what I am looking for?<br />Thanks! Most wanted “<a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;" href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/insights-windows-7-migration-anti-virus">Windows 7 antivirus support</a>”, was on the top list. Here I got the commitment for unlimited tech support round the year for any issue that too from Microsoft certified technicians. After accessing the remote tech support, I have the privilege to access the service anytime on 24/7 basis, no matter, where I am? I will get the resolution on real-time. This is the best feature, which I would definitely appreciate, since problems don’t come with any pre-information, and also there is no boundary for them.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Usability </span><br />This means that I can enjoy better computing on my machine. Now, I have the confidence to surf, search and download with absolute pleasure. Latest “<span style="font-weight: bold;">Windows 7 antivirus support</span> program” gets me out of worry, when I share data and information over my shared network in my office.<br />I can share my views and opinions freely on social networking sites, such as Facebook and Orkut. I can do online trading and banking with absolute peace of mind. Now, I don’t worry at all about my personal identity like credit card and other bank details.<br />Moreover, I have observed a considerable improvement in performance of my computer. Computer crash, freezing and blue screen error, have becomes the past thing for me.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Limitation</span><br />It’s not all smooth sailing though. Sometimes I have to wait long time for getting my computer scanned for the presence of virus and spyware. In addition to this, in peak hours I have to wait for my phone getting connected to any of the technicians for availing <span style="font-weight: bold;">Windows 7 antivirus support</span>.Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-4765130748043267572010-03-14T23:35:00.000-07:002010-05-20T03:08:39.961-07:00Install Windows 7 on a PC<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/migration/window7-free-migration.html"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 160px;" title="windows 7 migration" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs162OnZhHG8GCt2ojQeQLaodjUUtRjtZmLAS2E05X5Ywzb8rPADMjSxTdr6x7g-nGmGtvfTLifQ5o2VmqiiE4QF4D47IQ2EeuZnKa7j8jB9MBDt3TAy2D6eTlzCF47QsMbC5A-r81kZYE/s200/windows+7-basic.aspx.jpeg" alt="windows 7 migration" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448745765581291362" border="0" /></a>As soon as Microsoft released its latest OS, Windows 7, being a technician I started getting e-mails & calls from a bunch of people who wanted to get install this new operating system on their PC. I was a big fan of Windows XP (before Windows 7 release) and always believed that nothing can be better than XP. That is the reason, why I never tried using Windows Vista. So I’ve decided to do a complete research on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Windows 7</span> before I wipe out my XP and install it on my PC. On completion, I found that Microsoft has done a great job. The latest Windows 7 is far better than Windows Vista and has a number of improved features.<br /><br />Though, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Windows 7</span> is a comprehensive OS, however, there are still few limitations which I’ll discuss later most probably at the end of my blog.<br /><br />Windows 7 doesn’t allow you to perform upgrade also known as in-place upgrade, if you are currently running Windows XP. So does it mean you’ll have wiped out all your data? Not at all! Windows XP users can migrate to Windows 7 but they have to complete a little exercise.<br /><br />Windows 7 includes a Migration utility for XP users so before performing a clean installation, you must backup of your data and settings by using <span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/migration/">Windows 7 migration</a></span> tool. On the other hand, existing users of Windows Vista have an advantage of in-place upgrade.<br /><br />Being an XP user, I’m writing these general steps, which will help you in performing clean installation of Windows 7 on your XP PC.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Note:</span> Before you start installing Windows 7, I would like to suggest you few things, which you must verify, such as, minimum hardware requirements to run Windows 7, availability of device drivers, a valid product key and which version to install. If you know the answers of above mentioned questions, you are on the right track.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here are the instructions that you can follow while installing Windows 7:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">STEP 1.</span> Insert the Windows 7 setup disc into computer’s DVD/CD drive and boot from it.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">STEP 2.</span> On the “Install Windows” page click on Install now.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">STEP 4.</span> Read the “License term” page and accept it by clicking on “I accept”.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">STEP 5.</span> Select “Custom installation type” on the next page (Recommended).<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">STEP 6.</span> Install Windows on a specific partition if you’ve created one.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">STEP 7.</span> After that you will notice Installing Windows 7 screen. The setup will proceed further and take several minutes to copy files, expand files, install features, install updates and complete the installation. Do not interrupt in between the process. Enter your user & computer name when prompted then select next. Enter your serial Key. Select your update settings. Change Time & Date settings if require then select your Wireless network from the list and security key if applicable.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">STEP 8.</span> On a successful installation, run Windows 7 migration tool and install Windows XP data and settings.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Features </span><br />There is a wide range of features, which have been added by Microsoft, thus giving you the reason to opt for new Windows 7. Some of its extraordinary features are: Libraries, Multi-touch technology, Instant search, Remote Media Streaming, Windows XP mode and many more.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Usability </span><br />There is no doubt that Windows 7 is more than an operating system. Its unique features and various editions will be definitely appreciated by the Microsoft consumers. This time it’s fast, secure, reliable and stylish and most importantly compatible with most of the hardware & software pieces unlike Windows Vista.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Limitation</span><br />However, there are certain limitations of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Windows 7</span> that you must be aware of. At first in order to install Windows 7, your PC needs to be a powerful machine that is why most of the people may avoid installing this latest OS. It’s been reported that your favorite XP compatible programs might not work in <span style="font-weight: bold;">Windows 7</span> environment. This is the reason that Microsoft has added XP mode feature. There are total six editions of Windows 7 out of which only three are available across the globe. Due to the total new GUI, you might take some time to get familiar with it.</div>Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-65710869042737323652010-03-11T03:01:00.001-08:002010-03-11T03:02:40.451-08:00How to Get Windows 7?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/hp/hp-windows-7"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 106px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg88R5hiFnbDVtotR3hGh_9FzwSK8aLKkGxETcYwLV53sOA3ojgLk0WPgCAcedMBrgmZb5bQBYXxm1tMi38K1rwwEqTq9tEu1BOtDBejGO_q6RWrCS1BREzL45ZdMxKsdTQv4xIFs9QTJUj/s200/Hp-windows+7.aspx.jpeg" border="0" alt="hp windows 7"id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447329897023372898" /></a><br />It could be difficult for you to choose, whether migrate to <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/">Windows 7</a></span> or continue with existing operating system. And yet, as is often the case, the choice is not as easy as it looks because once you plan to switch to Windows 7, you will also have to determine the best place to get Windows 7 & an edition that will suit your needs.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Windows 7 Editions</span><br />There are six editions of Windows 7 available in the market – Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate. Now choosing the appropriate edition out of these six may be a huge task but in reality, you’ll have only three Windows 7 editions to choose from. So your choice is therefore simplified to the left three editions: Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate.<br />The numerous versions of Windows 7 are built such that each edition has all the functionalities of the previous editions plus other extra features, which make that edition unique. Also, you can use the Anytime Upgrade tool to buy a product key online and upgrade your existing Windows 7 license to a better edition. For example, if you wish to buy Windows 7 Home Premium, you can use Anytime Upgrade and move to Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate version anytime.<br />In my opinion, if you use your system mostly at home and for entertainment purpose, Windows 7 Home Premium is a great option. Or if you plan to run it on your office PC, Windows 7 Professional is a good choice. If you want a complete package, buy Windows 7 Ultimate.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">How to Get Windows 7?</span><br />If you’re planning to get Windows 7 for your own PC, I would recommend you order or download it today from <span style="font-weight:bold;">Microsoft official website: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/faq.aspx</span>. When you buy Windows 7, you will have two options for instance, the upgrade and full version. Both comprise the same features. If you have Windows XP or Windows Vista running your PC, go for the upgrade version. If you don't, you'll need to get the full version.Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-87390819567119199262010-03-10T01:32:00.001-08:002010-03-10T01:32:56.440-08:00Sure-shot Way of Windows 7 InstallationMicrosoft’s latest Windows 7 has removed the issues of software confliction and difficult user-interface of previous Windows Vista. In addition to that it has been equipped with innovative technologies like multi-core support, handwriting recognition, virtualization and Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), so that you can experience the next-generation computing features.<br />Hence, demands of installation/upgrade to latest Windows 7 is on the rise. However, it is always important to prepare yourself before rushing for the upgrade. You should check whether your computer’s configuration will support Windows 7.<br />If your present operating system is Windows Vista, then you don’t need to think much. Simply go online or purchase CD/DVD of Windows 7 installation. <br />However, if you have a computer with earlier versions like Windows XP, Windows 2000 etc, then you need to be careful<br />Firstly, check the compatibility of hardware components in your computer with respect to that of Windows 7. You can easily check it with the help of Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor, which is available for free download in Microsoft’s website. It scans and prompts the report. If your computer is lacking somewhere, it suggests the upgrade requirement.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Following are the minimum hardware configuration to install Windows 7:</span><br />• Processor-1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor<br />• Memory-1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)<br />• Hard disk-16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)<br />• Graphic card-DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver<br /><br />Take the backup of previous files and settings of your computer. You can make use of external hard disk or USB flash drive to take the back up. If you are not an computer expert, then don’t worry. Microsoft presents Windows 7 Easy Transfer that can be downloaded from its website. This program can take back up of your entire computer’s storage, in few minutes in an easy way.<br />Now, start the process of Windows 7 installation. Drop the CD/DVD on the tray of your DVD drive and restart your computer. You will be prompted to “Press any key to boot from CD/DVD.” However, if you don’t get this option, go into the BIOS and change the boot order from hard drive to DVD drive. After the file is loaded, installation wizard appears. Mention your language preferences, and then click “Install Now.” You have to accept the license agreement and select to do a custom install. Enter username and computer name, when the installation is over.Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-54996290450595845132010-03-05T04:11:00.000-08:002010-03-05T04:17:50.725-08:00New Windows 7 features-Inspiration For Better Computing<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/windows-7/review"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 80px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSM98G4qBDJQLkm3E5PezVW1vnZk-JBl4YhsumxTaMpE2pw8vZfiI7csrTwsAfgJX8unoJcyg2BNYuRYWvxxGmuxVhyphenhyphenLR7oz1HvPOzTBx8rJpFME4LYU_L9iYanJSzBJfTi7W9EiRlkgHu/s200/windows+7+reviews.aspx.jpeg" border="0" alt="windows 7 review"id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445122753937217474" /></a><br />New Windows 7 is available in the market in various editions, namely as, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home, <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/windows-7-versions/windows-7-professional"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Windows 7 Professional</span></a></span> and Windows 7 Ultimate. Curiosity is a basic human nature, so everybody wants to know about the exciting features of this new version of operating system. Go through this blog to discover the valid reasons to migrate to new Windows 7.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Salient features are mentioned below:</span><br />Quick retrieval of files:<br />In daily routine, we do make frequent use of some programs and files, for easy access Windows 7 has given the option “Pin” to keep them close to your hand. You can pin those programs on the Windows taskbar and files to Jump Lists. This feature has been included in all the editions of new Windows 7.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Manage multiple windows:</span><br />You can work on multiple Windows with proper discipline and you can resize them by dragging them from the edges. It is extremely helpful in reading, organizing, and comparing windows. It is also a basic feature of all the editions.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Powerful Search</span><br />New Windows 7 Search presents results, which are more relevant and specific. You can segregate your search for files and folders in terms of data type, date and tags. In addition to internal search, you can accomplish search on external hard disks and network areas too.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Home networking</span><br /><br />New Windows 7 permits to share your files and devices in an easy, comfortable and secure manner. You can customize your sharing activity, mention what you want to share and what not and your Windows 7 will do it accordingly. Except for Windows 7 Starter, this feature is functional on all other editions.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Seamless connectivity (Direct Access)</span><br />You can share your files and folders through network of your Wi-Fi, mobile broadband, dialup and corporate VPN while you are travelling with few clicks. It is extremely useful to connect additional PCs in your network, which is beyond the scope of home networking. One thing that you must obey is to use a router, which has a logo indicating compatibility with Windows 7.<br />Hence, with new Windows 7 you can accomplish your task in a better way. Install it and experience the difference. However regarding any issue with your new Windows 7, you should contact your tech support provider, for authentic and reliable support.Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-25208299423199086202010-02-08T23:55:00.000-08:002010-02-09T00:07:02.360-08:00Windows 7 user experience<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 143px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjUqUutLvkNrekmXrMyaI5sibGDinf4ccUN5-zoaqsv8Dok6cKe_Jk-bwcG8YW_Htx-l4YAhi0rrYTc1cHrrjYfMWYlmkq_z3-J25VMmsQMLLuyb82TolLb4uwky7T13yFQzhwdaf0vzM/s200/windows-7-install.jpg" alt="Windows 7" title="Windows 7" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436145918220442402" border="0" /></a>Windows 7 is expected to prove as one of the best operating system released by Microsoft as unofficial beta version fulfills the promise of being good. Though the percentage of the users who thinks that Windows Vista is good is less but there are users who believe that Windows Vista is far more stable and usable operating system than XP.<br /></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Microsoft released and made available beta and one release candidate for public testing process for Windows 7 which is the largest shareware trial period offered by any and it does not prove to be irritating as Vista was. Microsoft is providing the users with six versions of Windows 7: Starter, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, OEM, and Enterprise but basically three versions are being promoted by Microsoft Research Redmond that are Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate.<br /><br />According to the users experience, approximately all seems to be completely satisfied with beta version and it appears that in Windows 7 Microsoft has tried to built on Windows Vista strengths and addressed most of its weaknesses. <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;" href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/insight-series-windows-7-installation">Windows 7 installation</a> is not a problem at all and it boots too quickly. In addition to its main partition, Windows 7 is also provided with 200MB partition that reduces the anxiety of the user by availing them extra space to store data without using any external drive.<br /><br />Both 32-bit and 64-bit systems will be supported by Windows 7. The minimum system requirements for the 32-bit include a 1 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB available hard-disk space, and a DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver whereas 1 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM, 20 GB of free space on your hard drive, and a DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver will be required by 64-bit system. Many ways to install Windows 7 has been offered by Microsoft. Computers are coming with installed operating system, the user can upgrade from Windows XP or Vista, or can do a clean installation. And if you are in a dilemma if your computer would support Windows 7, download and run Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to check the compatibility.<br /><br />The desktop performance is very much enhanced in Windows 7. Many reports that are released and states that Windows 7 is faster than Vista seems to be true. As far the users experience, they are facing no problem in installation and in launching applications, downloading files, in web browsing and doing other tasks. The one of the selling point of Windows 7 is the more flexible and less irritating User Account Control (UAC). Microsoft has reduced the actions that prompt you resulting it making less annoying for the users. Microsoft has done many changes but the biggest change is the User Account Control “slider” setting which results in less annoyance and more security. But if you want it as it was you can easily do it with Windows 7 new Action Center.<br /><br />Windows 7 is already coming with pre-installed anti-spyware package which provides security and defend your PC against malicious malwares. Microsoft has made Windows 7 more simplistic which provide unified experience to the users for common tasks. Business users, who rejected Vista and still working on XP, need to check how new operating system works in their environment.</div>Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-9979927081336428702010-01-30T01:36:00.000-08:002010-01-30T01:43:41.407-08:00Speed Up Windows 7 - Ultimate Guide To Make Windows 7 Fast<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggx2hYPz3bYDJifRw7Y9Z3pDgBTh33p4mLclUz_C8-ukOIJ6AdQSXz6DmaZwFdLO6e8YIm0N19ORpTcnpglCgyBWFKnjsar2jbEVcNpMabykCKBRyHQwnloXJ0GG5HV10pizVrMLm4UoWQ/s200/windows_7_tweak_optimize_faster.jpg" alt="speed up windows 7" title="speed up windows 7" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432439479687036258" border="0" /></a>Are you wondering how to <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/features/others/ways-to-optimize-windows-7"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;">speed up Windows 7</span> </a>without having to spend money? Even though, Windows 7 is a light version that runs quickly but still some people have complaint that the Operating System is not performing well on their system. If you want to speed up the Operating System, go through the article, it might help.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">windows 7 speed tweaks</span><br />The official launch Windows 7 is just round the corner. Presently, people have got the taste of Windows 7 through the Release Candidate (RC) version. Many people have tried and tested this version. Features like touch screen technology, improved taskbar, Jumplists, Bitlocker makes it an attractive deal for thousands. But there are a lot of things that needs to be taken care of before updating your system to Windows 7. First of all one must confirm that his system meets the minimum requirements:<br /></div><br />• 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor<br />• 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)<br />• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)<br />• DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver<br /><br />If your computer meets all the above mentioned requirements, and is still running slow with this OS; then the problem lies elsewhere. Usually, if you have been running Windows Vista or XP on the same system then there is hardly any reason for Windows 7 to give any kind of trouble. Although some people running millennium edition of Windows face problem in upgrading the system to Windows 7.<br /><br />You can start by checking the number of programs that are automatically running in the background as Windows 7 starts itself. Large number of programs running considerably slows down your computer. Simply click Start, then Run and then type "msconfig". Press enter. A list of startup programs will appear before you. Remove those unwanted programs that you do not wish to run on startup.<br /><br /><h3>windows 7 registry speed</h3>If it does not help, another thing that you can do to solve the Windows 7 slow down problem is to clean up the windows registry. This is one of the most effective ways to increase the speed of computer. Many registry cleaners are available for Windows 7 on the internet, you can buy one.<br /><br />Now despite of trying each of the steps given above, if your system speed does not improve, you must take external help from a technician or take services from an online computer support company.Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-46156612087949265062009-12-21T23:45:00.000-08:002009-12-30T02:25:31.607-08:00How to Response to Windows 7 Defender Alerts?Windows Defender is part of a fundamental security related improvement offered by Microsoft in its brand new operating system. This feature, which is available in all editions of the operating system, helps home users protect their computers to a great extent by timely detecting and removing spyware and unwanted software, before they can cause any harm to the system. It guards your computer against pop-up issues, sluggish performance issues, and security threats.<br /><br /><br />If Windows Defender detects the presence of spyware, whether during the course of a scan or caught by real-time protection, you must decide how to handle it If you see an alert triggered by real-time protection, as shown above, click the alert balloon (or, if it deftes before you have a chance to click it, click the Action Center icon and click Potentially Harmful Software Detected) Alternatively, on the Home page of Windows Defender.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Advantages of Windows Defender include:</span><br />• Scanning options which enable users to organize timely scans of their systems on a regular basis. Users can also decide on the alert levels and actions that they want to perform when potential <a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);" href="http://antispywarewindows7.blogspot.com/">spyware</a> is detected during a scan.<br />•A system that monitors and recommends actions against spyware whenever the spyware is detected.<br />• Users can view threat details and choose actions on per-threat basis.<br />Moreover, <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/features/security-features/windows-defender-%E2%80%93-a-measure-towards-higher-security">Windows 7 Defender</a> includes several performance enhancements over its earlier editions like:<br />• In order to avoid scanning system files, the system file cache is used for the scan.<br />• Unique threat identification is assigned for each unknown file and kept in the cache. This helps avoid performance-intensive scanning for unknown threats.<br />• Although maximum cache size is maintained, the threats that no longer exist are removed from the cache.<br />• The scan schedule is based on idle time notification from the Task Scheduler so that it does not get much complicated for the user.<br /><br />For each suspected spyware program, you can take one of three actions:<br /><br />● REMOVE WINDOWS DEFENDER PERMANENTLY REMOVES THE DETECTED SPYWARE FROM YOUR COMPUTER.<br />● Quarantine Windows Defender moves the program to a different folder and prevents the program from running.Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-79988513859870506422009-12-01T22:10:00.000-08:002009-12-01T22:16:18.950-08:00Live Window Thumbnails<img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 195px; height: 148px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisBGZYgskdDSc9m4vfjsf9fvnM-KquvuQ6FkvO6bJxBBucd4rV1utQU7XC207315Q_s8SwjVl2DNu2nhHLXFzyNU7DDg9W0b1G970wcUoQ_gvZFqv6f2AeQOIBpfU1d5Anl4QHxJCoXMoJ/s400/windows7_theme_01.png" alt="Window Thumbnails" title="Window Thumbnails" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410517888979502834" border="0" /><br />The other productivity features of Windows 7 minimize the need to switch to another application windows. However, this is still a very sharp need and the success at delivering a live, vivid preview of another window is important for the following scenarios:<br /><br />• Working in one program and easily previewing the status of another program or the data<br />presented by another program.<br /><br />• By examining the previews of multiple windows, determining which window to switch to. This was usually done by using Flip-3D and a 3D stack of windows previews that was relatively difficult to.<br />Flip-3D is still available in <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;" href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/features/enhancements/have-a-close-look-on-windows-7-professional-edition">windows 7 professional</a> , but window switching and preview is another subset of the<br />functionality consolidated into the new taskbar. The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Windows Vista thumbnails</span> were the first live<br />window representations at the taskbar; the Windows 7 taskbar introduces several significant<br />enhancements to these thumbnails, including:<br /><br />• Multiple thumbnails for tabbed-document interface (TDI) applications, such as Internet Explorer,<br />including switching support to a specific tab<br /><br />• Live preview of the window (in full size) when hovering over the thumbnail<br /><br />• A quick-access Close button on the thumbnail itself<br />This makes window navigation and switching so aesthetically pleasing that you might find yourself or your user playing with the live preview features without any intent to switch between windows!<br /><br />TDI applications or applications willing to expose a custom window preview can take advantage of<br />these new features to plug into th<br />preview generation.Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-46230120069818601062009-11-27T02:28:00.000-08:002010-02-04T03:45:01.077-08:00A Look at Windows 7 Performance Troubleshooting Tools<div class="snap_preview"><p>Windows 7 brings with it a new set of <strong>performance troubleshooting tools</strong> that permits you to name and fix common computer problems such as program compatibility, hardware errors, network connectivity, and performance issues. These tools are handily grouped in the Control Panel in the System and Security category under Find and <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" href="http://windows-7-fix.blogspot.com/">fix windows 7 problems</a>. Among the troubleshooting classes are: Programs, Devices, Network, Printing, Display, Sound, Performance, and Windows.</p> <p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10" title="Windows 7 Performance Troubleshooting Tools" src="http://windows7mail.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/windows7vbbgnh.jpg?w=189&h=150" alt="Windows 7 Troubleshooting Tools" height="150" width="189" />Many of these tools perform familiar computer maintenance operations. For example, under Windows and then Run Maintenance Tasks, one of the tasks cleans up unwanted files much like the Disk Cleanup utility does. In this case, Windows scans and fixes the problems before showing a report detailing what was done and its recent status. Many of these troubleshooting tools permits you to click a few buttons and find and fix problems.</p> <p>The Hardware and Devices troubleshooter scans your computer’s hardware and checks for updated devices drivers. If any updated drivers are detected, it will prompt you to install them. This feature makes it relatively easy to check and see if any new drivers are available for your system’s hardware. Windows Vista and XP users, take heart. You can do the same through the Device Manager although you will have to check each device one at a time. In addition, Windows Update provides updated device drivers as they become available.</p> <p>The Aero interface, in spite of its beauty, has affected performance in the past. In addition, video cards may not support this interface. The Aero troubleshooter troubleshoots effects with the display. It will check to make sure that your system is able of executing the Aero interface and advise you about the next steps. If you are running Windows Vista, you do not have a built-in Aero troubleshooter. However, if you find that performance is bearing because of the Aero interface, you can disable it by going to the Control Panel.</p> <p>If you have Windows 7, you’ll definitely want to become familiar with these integrated troubleshooting tools. In addition, you’ll want to enable automatic troubleshooting updates so that you have the latest advice available to you in each of the troubleshooting categories. Microsoft plans on issuing troubleshooting packs for specific problems as they are discovered. When you use the troubleshooting packs, the results are recorded in a log that can either be deleted or given to a computer technician for further troubleshooting if the troubleshooter was unable to solve the problem.</p> <p>In another development, Microsoft has announced plans to pitch new Windows 7 desktop space to advertisers, who’ll build Windows UI themes customized backgrounds, audio clips, and other elements that emphasize their brand, Computerworld reports. In fact, some advertiser themes are already available in the Windows 7 Personalization Gallery, including desktop pitches for soft drinks, autos, and big-budget Hollywood blockbusters.</p> <p>Ad-themed desktops are new for Microsoft, which has long permitted PC manufacturers to customize the desktop. Hardware vendors like Acer, Dell, HP, and Sony often muck up the Windows user interface with background logos and countless icons for trial applications and other crapware. The advertiser themes are different, however, in that they won’t be imposed on unsuspecting users. Rather, you’ll have to download and install the ad pitch yourself.</p> </div>Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-60974857180496483052009-11-25T04:09:00.000-08:002009-12-29T21:31:17.201-08:00Windows 7 faults<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Microsoft has launched security advisories on two efforts that affect its newest operating system, <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;" href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/">Windows 7</a>. One defect could let hackers carry out code remotely, the other could let them send a system into a crash spiral. The tapped code has been published on the Web. No fixes controlled in Microsoft’s latest Patch, which was issued less than a week ago, aimed at new Windows 7. Windows 7, which was publicly launched on Oct. 22, has been hit by at least two security defects.</p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-11" title="Microsoft windows 7 " src="http://windows7howto.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/playlist-w630-h500.gif?w=216&h=161" alt="windows 7 faults " height="161" width="216" /></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">One of these lets hackers run code remotely the other lets them activate an infinite loop remotely, causing a kernel crash. SMB, or Server Message Block, is a Microsoft file-sharing protocol used in Windows. It is mostly used with the NetBIOS transport protocol over TCP/IP. SMBv2 is a major rewrite of the SMB protocol, using different packet formats from SMBv1 and adding many improvements. Microsoft posted Security Advisory 977544 on Nov. 13, which stated the firm is investigating reports of a possible denial of service fault in the SMB protocol. The vulnerability affects Windows 7 executing on 32-bit and x64-based systems, and Windows Server 2008 R2 running on x64-based and Intel Itanium-based systems. The vulnerability may be used through Web transactions using any browser, the security advisory stated.</p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">However, hackers cannot use the vulnerability to take control of or install malicious software on a user’s system, the advisory noted. Microsoft is growing a security update to address this vulnerability, although it rejected comment on how critical this defect is. This effort is more of a nuisance than anything else. It involves tricking an end user to click on a link to a server with a poisonous configuration, and it only locks up one machine. An assaulter who goes through the trouble of tricking users to click on a link will use an exploit that permits him to control the target machine after execution.</p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Someone also pointed to a National Vulnerability Database listing of a tap in the kernel that permits remote SMB servers cause a denial of service in computers executing Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7. This attack comes through an SMBv1 or SMBv2 port containing a NetBIOS header with an incorrect length value, the listing stated. The kernel fault is under review for inclusion in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposure (CVE) section of the National Vulnerability Database.</p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">It was detected that both defects while working on other issues with Microsoft and other vendors, launched the information to make sure Microsoft admits security issues and patch the flaws as soon as possible and with transparency. This bug can be activated from outside a user’s local area network by hackers using Internet Explorer. The bug is so noob, it should have been spotted two years ago by the SDL if the SDL had ever existed.</p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">SDL is the Security Development Lifecycle, it is part of Microsoft’s Trustworthy Computing Initiative. The SDL is useful, and gives more secure software to users, but in this case it failed, as Microsoft likely centred way too much on Internet Explorer and the Office suite, and critical services execute with kernel privileges such as SMB are not well covered by this process. Software development is a process, it’s impossible to completely avoid all exposures while software development. Microsoft’s SDL process is specified to lower the number of vulnerabilities in software as well as reduce the severity and affect of the ones that occur.</p>Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-37141317123278062512009-11-23T04:05:00.000-08:002009-11-23T04:07:51.066-08:00Problem Steps Recorder In Windows 7<div class="snap_preview"><p>If you’ve ever worked as a technician and become extremely frustrated while trying to coax an end user into accurately describing the problem that has been encountered, you will definitely love a new tool in Microsoft Windows 7 called the <strong>Problem Steps Recorder</strong>. When started, this new feature will essentially record each and every step a user takes and document the entire operation in both screen captures and step-by-step details. When stopped, the Problem Steps Recorder will save the recorded information as a compiled HTML file and package it up in a ZIP file that the end user can then e-mail to the help desk.</p> <p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-9" title="windows7 Problem Steps Recorder" src="http://windows7cdkey.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/windows7-windows-media-center1.jpg?w=232&h=159" alt="Problem Steps Recorder" height="159" width="232" /></p> <p>The Problem Steps Recorder is an efficient tool in Windows 7 that can be used by the user to record the steps over phone by some expert. Hence, you don’t have to suffer calling again and again.<br />The beauty of this <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong><a title="windows 7 feature" href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/">windows 7 feature</a></strong></span> is when any application starts misbehaving under Windows 7 then all your friends need do is click Start, type PSR and press Enter, then click Start Record. If they work through whatever they are doing then the PSR will record every click and keypress, take screen grabs, and accommodate everything up into a single zipped HTML file when they’re finished. After completing all this process it will be ready for emailing to you.</p> <h3>PSR (Problem Steps Recorder), can be start by a regular user or by an administrator.</h3> <p>1. User can record a series of actions performed on a computer.<br />2. Document those actions, in the order that they were performed using text and screen captures at the moment that the action was performed.<br />3. This documentation will include where the user clicked on each option on the screen.<br />4. The documentation won’t include anything that the end user typed for privacy reasons.<br />5. PSR will allow the user running it to create “Comments” throughout the process.<br />6. The PSR report will show the version of the operating system and even the URLs of any web pages that the user was accessing during the process.</p> <h3>In order to solve a network problem follow the given instructions:</h3> <p>● At First, start PSR by going to Start and type psr in the search box. Press Enter.<br />● When PSR comes up, press Start Record or use Alt-A.<br />● Now, perform your process. For instance, you can perform a number of steps.<br />● Do not forget to enter comments during your process to make your documentation even better. When you enter comments, you will be prompted to mark an area of the screen that will be added to the PSR report.<br />● When you are done with the process you want to document / record, press Stop Record and you will be prompted for the name to give your report.<br />● Now you are ready to view your report .<br />Note: In this article, we covered the new Windows 7 “Problem Steps Recorder”, how to use it, and how it can save you, as a Windows Administrator, so much time. Because the “PSR” is able to quickly and easily document any problem in Windows 7, step by step, in written form, it is a great way to document any series of steps on your computer or an end user’s computer.</p> </div>Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-90250431960667658302009-11-19T03:39:00.000-08:002009-11-19T03:53:16.231-08:00Windows 7 Guide- Changes To Security in Windows 7<p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuAtBeYS1thrwZ_Wid-UmVM9OnUu1GH9pndppXFD4SK_3mnApLGC1ejBF3Wqv94eGzUbj2FFnvd14zuGN8T-wqIaFUcinSvUoj6LNZhALC1t1tCTjFLOsaVa1bsIUF1RuGwx7sqR72fvEb/s1600/uacbrokenwindows7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 328px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuAtBeYS1thrwZ_Wid-UmVM9OnUu1GH9pndppXFD4SK_3mnApLGC1ejBF3Wqv94eGzUbj2FFnvd14zuGN8T-wqIaFUcinSvUoj6LNZhALC1t1tCTjFLOsaVa1bsIUF1RuGwx7sqR72fvEb/s400/uacbrokenwindows7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405779055550720402" border="0" /></a><br />Microsoft launched Windows 7 with few enhancements such as HomeGroup, Aero, etc. However, there are several of new and enhanced security features as well. Here’s a rundown of key changes you must know about.<br /><br />Everyone’s talking about the interface changes, the new taskbar, omission of the sidebar, a new look for Windows Explorer. Under the hood, there are few more changes, including latest and enhanced security features. Let’s look at some security features that have been changed or added in Windows 7.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Action Center-</span> In Vista, security configurations can be access from the Security Center in Control Panel. In Windows 7, you won’t find a Security Center. That’s because it’s been replaced by a new Action Center. The Action Center offers security configurations as well as options for other administrative tasks, such as Backup, Troubleshooting And Diagnostics, and Windows Update.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Windows 7 UAC-</span> User Account Control (UAC) was introduced with Vista, made to provide better protection from malware. It makes all user accounts run as standard users, even administrator accounts. If you need to perform something that requires administrative rights, it asks for permission. And asks. And asks. This in-your-face aspect of UAC has caused numerous complaints and has led some users to turn it off completely, thus exposing themselves to threats.<br />In Windows 7, UAC is still there, but now you can set up how vocal it will be. There are four settings you configure from the UAC settings in the Action Center. You can set UAC to:<br />• Always notify you when you install software or make any changes to Windows settings (as Vista does now).<br /><br />• Notify you when programs make changes but not if you make changes to Windows settings (default Setting).<br /><br />• Notify you only when programs make changes but turn off Secure Desktop, which dims the desktop while the UAC prompt is displayed. ( Preferred setting.)<br /><br />• Never notify you. ( Not recommended.)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">BitLocker- </span>Windows 7 comes through and allows you to encrypt removable storage drives. And it’s easy to do. Just open the BitLocker applet in Control Panel, choose the drive you want to encrypt, and click Turn On BitLocker.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Windows Filtering Platform-</span> Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) is a set of APIs introduced in Vista. In Windows 7, developers can use it to iinclude some parts of the Windows Firewall into their own programs. This will allow a third-party program to turn off certain parts of the Windows Firewall selectively if need be.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">DNSSec- </span>Windows 7 supports for DNSSec (Domain Name System Security), which is a group of extensions to the DNS platform that improved security. With DNSSec, a DNS zone can take advantage of digital signature technology so that you can validate the authenticity of data that’s received.</p>Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-24960004826447151752009-11-17T02:32:00.000-08:002009-12-29T21:46:08.877-08:00Windows 7 Compatibility<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);" href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/">new Windows 7</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> is out, and that means a wide search for "Windows 7 compatible" software is on. While Windows 7 has received a lot of praise for its efforts to remain compatible with the bulk of existing applications, incompatibilities do exist, for instance in the areas of system security and system maintenance. Now the question is Will the tools that have been relied upon for years for your Windows XP or Vista systems have trouble under Windows 7? Some of the queries regarding these issues have been addressed. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The antivirus software currently in use on Windows XP may not be compatible with Windows 7. During Windows 7's lengthy pre-release phase, only a handful of antivirus applications were compatible with the operating system. But this has changed though, with the final release of the operating system. Now most of the major antivirus makers have either updated their current products or released new versions of their security software in order to address Windows 7 compatibility. By having a look upon the security software currently used, a user may have to pay an upgrade fee to get the version that's been certified to work properly with Windows 7. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">However if the idea of paying for antivirus software is not appealing or if a user is running Windows 7 without antivirus software, one should probably give Microsoft's own Security Essentials package a try. It is free to registered users of Windows 7 and also to earlier versions of Windows . It generally gets high marks in the areas that matter most to computer users. Its detection rate is decent, its footprint is small, and it doesn't disturb with false alerts as much as many other packages do. In short, it's probably all that most people will need. </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Partition Magic, another feature, however is not compatible with Windows 7. It is a program that allows to create and resize partitions on a hard drive. It is an important tool if, for example, you want to create a separate partition to hold all of your data files so that they are not mixed up with operating system and application files. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">But there is good news. There is a free program that's just as easy to use as Partition Magic. It comes free for home use. Partition Wizard supports both the 32-bit and the 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and it allows resizing partitions as Partition Magic did. To register most resizing operations, one will need to allow the program to reboot your computer pretty much hassle-free. </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">One may want to have a look at third-party Windows Explorer replacements. For example, Directory Opus (http://www.gpsoft.com.au), is being considered as one of the most powerful and customizable Explorer replacements. It can be set up to imitate closely the look and feel of the Windows Explorer found in XP. One can even tell Opus to respond to the same built-in keyboard command - Windows key+E - that originally opened Windows Explorer.</span>Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-76907799285755312612009-11-04T11:42:00.000-08:002009-12-29T21:35:15.923-08:00How can I Remove Shortcut Icon Arrow Overlay in Windows 7.<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I find the arrows too ugly and I feel like that they are hampering the look of my desktop. Please tell me how the Shortcut Icon Arrow Overlay can be removed?</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ans:A small, free utility from Frameworkx.com can be downloaded. FxVisor allows you to remove or modify the shortcut arrows.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">For more information..</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Windows 7</span></a>Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-75339722062334227872009-10-22T02:39:00.000-07:002009-12-29T21:39:32.543-08:00Enhancements in Windows 7 Remote Assistance<a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;" href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/features/networking-features/windows-7-remote-desktop-connection">Windows 7 Remote Assistance</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> has many enhancements introduced earlier for this feature in Windows Vista. These earlier Remote Assistance improvements were build upon the earlier Windows XP Remote Assistance and included: </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Connectivity betterment with transparent NAT traversal using Teredo and IPv6. </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• An enhanced user interface that is easier to launch and use.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• A standalone executable (Msra.exe) can easily be scripted and that accepts command-line arguments. </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Faster startup and connect times and customized bandwidth usage for screen updates.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Improved security with compulsory password and unification with UAC.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• An open API for unification with peer-to-peer applications and new Offer RA via IM scenario.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Enhanced Group Policy settings for improved manageability. </span><br /> <br /><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Windows 7</span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> adds the following new enhancements to Remote Assistance in addition to these Windows Vista enhancements for Remote Assistance:</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• To simplify Remote Assistance user interactions Easy Connect a method introduced in Windows 7 for supplication of Remote Assistance infrastructure.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• For users to solicit or offer help, an enhanced Remote Assistance connection wizard. </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• New command-line arguments for the Remote Assistance executable (Msra.exe).</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Windows 7 Remote Assistance</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> and Vista deprecate the following features that were </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">available on Windows XP:</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• No support for the MAILTO method of solicited Remote Assistance </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• No more support for voice sessions</span>Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-29070409985381644052009-10-21T01:56:00.000-07:002009-10-21T01:57:27.143-07:00Buyer’s Guide: Windows 7 Ultimate EditionSo if the wave of Windows 7 has hit you and you are curious about which edition to go for, and which one you think would best compliment your case and comfort, then compare the features of the Windows 7 Ultimate with your needs and see if they are compatible.<br /><br />We all know that the Windows Vista also had a Ultimate version. And true to its name, the Windows 7 Ultimate also has the ability to combine all these features along with added features from the Windows 7 Enterprise.<br /><br />The Windows 7 Ultimate Extras have been scrapped off. And the advantage this edition has over the other two versions - Windows 7 Home Premium and Professional - are that this edition has Support for BitLocker full-disk encryption. Another major exception of the Windows 7 Ultimate over the two editions is that, it has been built to switch between languages in no time.<br /><br />Glance at Windows 7 Ultimate and you will find all the features of Windows 7 retail editions combined with features from Windows 7 Enterprise. But unlike its Windows Vista predecessor, it omits Windows 7 Ultimate Extras. Ultimate towers over other editions with features including, support for BitLocker full-disk encryption and the ability to switch between languages on the fly. Retooled BitLocker in Windows 7 can now encrypt external drives (including USB keys) allowing a user to transport data between home and office without being concerned about being mugged and winding up in the next data breach headline.<br /><br />Well it is pretty obvious that unless your work demands of you to work with multiple languages on the same PC, the option to switch languages can be of no use to you. However, the BitLocker is quite a steal and this might be the option that eventually holds your attention to this edition. Here’s why. The BitLocker can easily encrypt external drives, almost any drive including USB keys. This will enable you to transport data at will from your home and office without the trouble of having to worry about being mugged and probably winding up in the next data breach headline. If this doesn’t seem to impress you and you choose to not upgrade both the ends of a data-transport chain with Windows 7 Ultimate then, here’s another punch to get you off. The BitLocker also comes loaded with a secure Bitlocker to Go feature that can enable Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP users with the proper authorization to procure BitLocker secure media in read only mode.<br /><br />By and large, these features are pretty unique and can be enabled only by a Windows 7 Ultimate User. This will remain its USP, and sure enough it will find many buyers with these features it has harbored in it.Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-79310513499277258272009-10-21T00:10:00.000-07:002009-10-21T00:18:25.413-07:00How smooth is the upgrade to Windows 7Although upgrade to Windows 7 will be smooth, problem may arise if you are upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 directly because the hardware of your computer or laptop may not support Windows 7. So you need to upgrade your hardware before you install Windows 7 on it.<br /><br />In some cases, upgrading will be simply a plug-and-play type of process. The hassle free process only involves loading the Operating System DVD, providing in a code and waiting for approximately 45 minutes to upgrade. Although, there is no need to take a back up of your data but still you must not take chances. Hence, you must take a backup before starting the upgrade.<br /><br />When you run Windows 7, all your applications, programs, settings, and files will be available as it is. The process is called in-place upgrade. The problem here is that in-place upgrade applies only to those PCs that are running Vista with at least 20GB of free space in disk.<br /><br />But, the ride is not smooth if you have Windows XP in your computer. You will not be able to enjoy in-place upgrade option. For upgrading XP-to-Windows 7, you will have to do a “clean installation”. It makes taking a backup of your data compulsory. And after the <a href="http://windows7.iyogi.net"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Windows 7 installation</span></a>, you need to restore all your data and reinstall all the applications that you were previously using.<br /><br />On the whole there are few issues that make the road to upgrade tough for the users. Because of incompatible applications and drivers, upgrade for Windows XP to Windows 7 necessitates clean installation. Furthermore, most of the old computers lack the power to run Windows 7 to its full capacity. All of this makes XP users think twice before trying to install Windows 7.<br /><br />Microsoft team is working hard on upgrade issues faced by users so that there is marked improvement before the official release of Windows 7.Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754612138052457292.post-16057015657492542692009-10-19T23:22:00.000-07:002009-10-19T23:29:02.517-07:00Profit off the Agenda in Microsoft's Windows 7Microsoft plans to deliver much with its new OS Windows 7 with little profit margins for hardware manufacturers.<br /><br />In what could be a move that could drive profit margins to new bottoms for hardware manufacturers, Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7, with its smaller footprint and also with its ability to be more adept at memory handling could be targeted at the new netbook market.<br /><br />Prices of portable computers are at an all-time low and the entry of netbooks, which come small and light with low-cost prices, is not somthing new anymore now. And Windows 7, which comes in innovating types of Linux-based portables, could make a deeper dent into the hardware manufacturers market.<br /><br />It sure looks bleak for the hardware manufacturers market with increasing pressure to sell products over $800 as becoming more tougher. There is a wide margin in the price of a notebook and a netbook. And, by market trends, it looks like the latter dominates over the former. In addition, the new netbooks, along with its cheap price, will come loaded with <a href="http://windows7.iyogi.net"><span style="font-weight:bold;">latest Windows 7</span></a> after its launch on the 22nd of October. This surely entails a steep decline in the revenue of OEMs and with upto an 11% decrease, which has been an outcome of the growth propensity of licenses which have been an offshoot of high Netbook PC sales, there will surely be a lot of thinking and mustering up to do for the hardware manufacturers.Remote Computer Supporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946999940074205132noreply@blogger.com0