Windows 7 Blog

The Windows 7 Blog is our mini-journal about Windows 7. It...

  • lets you know whenever any new Web pages appear on Windows 7, telling you about a new Win 7 feature or solution

  • keeps you up-to-date with other postings or ideas about Windows 7 (like the latest Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack!)

  • keeps track of the latest additions to our site, including reviews, tips from our readers, and from Microsoft - everything from important Security Patches & Fixes.

  • lets you know when we send out the Windows 7 e-zine (in case you don't like to give your e-mail address, or if your ISP tends to over-filter causing you to miss an issue).

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Contribute to Windows 1

Would you like to share your knowledge about windows 7? Great, find out how you can submit your story or tip here.

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Manohar

I have pre-installed windows 7 home premium edition on my laptop. How do I repair the OS if my OS gets corrupted

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Window 7 home premium or Window 7 professional

Question: Which is good for my laptop.... Window 7 Home Premium or Window 7 Professional?

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install used genuine os

Can you install used genuine windows 7 home premium on another laptop

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Crystal Report 7 Issue in Windows 7

We have four windows 7 machine,but when i run crystal report 7 from vb it shows an error can't find database dll.pls advise where it is problem

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Ram problems

Question: I have an Intel core 2 quad with 2.5 Ghz and 4 gigabyte ram but only 2.75 is usable, how can I solve this? Answer: Which Operating System do

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Can I use Windows 7 Professional Disc to repair Windows 7 Home Premium install?

Can I use Windows 7 Professional Disc to repair Windows 7 Home Premium install? Without having to upgrade my license to Windows 7 Professional

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I need to sync my mobile with my laptop, but not able to do so. What is the software in comparison with Active Sync.

Just loaded Windows 7 Home Basic. I need to sync my mobile with my laptop, but not able to do so. What is the software in comparison with Active Sync.

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Windows XP lost connection to Windows 7

Have a Windows 7 desktop and a Windows XP desktop on same domain. Printer is connected on Win 7. I have 10 PCs printing to it. All of a sudden one PC lost

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How can i create diskpart /s file to create a logical disk?

How can i create diskpart /s file to create a logical disk? like here select disk 0 clean create partition primary size=200 format quick fs=ntfs label=system

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Buy Windows 7 - Guide to buying Windows 7 Operating System - About-Win7.com

We've received so many questions related to buy Windows 7 upgrade. In this article you will learn everything about buying Windows 7 edition of Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate and/or Family Pack. So, let's get started.

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Where to buy Windows 7?

Question: Hi Guys, I have a desktop and notebook computers at home and both computers are running Microsoft Windows Vista Home edition. I am planning

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Windows 7 home premium upgrade prices

Question: I would like to know the Microsoft Windows 7 Home premium upgrade prices for both OEM and retail editions. Answer: Win 7 is offered in both

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How to upgrade Windows 7 home premium to professional? Please help me.

Hi, I bought a Dell desktop computer and it came with Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit. One of my friend told me that the Windows 7 Professional has more

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What is Windows 7 Starter edition?

Question: I would like to know what is Windows 7 Starter edition? And want to learn more about starter edition, it's features, and system requirements.

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Windows 7 Help & How-to Articles - About-Win7.com

Learn all about Windows 7 Installation, Configuration, Troubleshooting and learn how to Upgrade from Windows XP, Vista to Windows 7.

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Windows 7 Starter Upgrade to Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate edition

Windows 7 Starter Upgrade Guide - Learn how to upgrade Windows 7 Starter to Home Premium step by step.

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How to upgrade from Windows 7 Starter edition to Windows 7 Professional on Netbook?

Question: I just bought a Netbook computer and it's running Windows 7 Starter edition, and recently I bought Windows 7 Professional and I would like to

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Can't use hyperlink in Windows 7

Question: When I click to open a hyperlink it does not let me do it. Some message like not allowed by this system. It worked great on Windows XP. What

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How to check which edition of Windows XP and Windows Vista is installed on my Computer?

Question : We have two desktop computers and a laptop/notebook at home, one desktop is in living room another one is in bedroom. We are planning to buy

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Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Tool Download, Install and Run.

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Tool Download, Install and Run Step by Step.

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Windows 7 XP Mode - Also Known as Windows XP Mode

Windows 7 XP Mode allows you to run software packages developed for Windows XP right on your Windows 7 desktop. Windows XP Mode can help you stick to older business software compatible with Windows XP, even after switching to Windows 7.

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Windows 7 vs Vista – Where the Two Stand and Why!

The comparative analysis of Windows 7 vs Vista has been a major discussion point, with the focal points being performance, speed and the extra-bit for gamers.

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Windows 7 Versions - Find out All There Is to Know about the Versions of Windows 7

Read on to know more about all the Windows 7 versions. Microsoft's new operating system has been released in 6 different editions.

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Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor - Are you ready for Windows 7? Download Windows 7 Advisor to check.

Learn how to Setup, Configure, Troubleshoot and Download Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor before you purchase the Microsoft Windows 7 Operating System to find out whether your PC is ready for Windows 7.

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Windows 7 Upgrade - How will you go for it?

You should definitely go for Windows 7 upgrade if your PC is powerful enough for it. It will revolutionize your computing experience.

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Windows 7 Ultimate Edition - For Those Who Want It All

Windows 7 Ultimate Edition is Windows 7 with every feature unlocked. There are no restrictions on any of the supported services, and the few disabled ones can also be enabled at will by the user.

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Best Windows 7 Tweaks - Tips & Tricks About-Win7.com

Windows 7 is well optimized as far as resource utilization is concerned. However, applying some Windows 7 tweaks can make your operating system even more efficient in performance. Here are a few.

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Creating a Windows 7 System Repair Disc and Using it if a serious error occurs.

In this article we're going to show you how to create a Windows 7 System Repair Disc. The system repair disc can help you repair Windows 7 if a serious error occurs.

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What is Windows 7 Starter Edition Good for?

The Windows 7 Starter Edition comes with most of the cutting edge features of the operating system deactivated, and is best left only for a complete newbie to try out.

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Windows 7 Specifications - Windows 7 System Requirements

Windows 7 specifications are quite steep, and running Windows 7 will require at least a pretty powerful PC. Here are some of the system requirements that you must meet in order to run Windows 7 in your PC.

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Windows 7 RTM - The Final Version of Windows 7

Windows 7 RTM is the gold version of the operating system, which was ready for production. It came out in August 2009, and was sent to system manufacturers soon afterwards as OEM versions.

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Windows 7 Requirements - Recommanded System Requirements for Windows 7

Recommanded Windows 7 Requirements - Windows7, though a totally streamlined operating system, does require quite a power packed PC to run. Here are the basic requirements of Windows 7.

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Windows 7 Questions and Answers - About-Win7.com

Welcome to Windows 7 Questions section of about-win7.com - Do you have any questions about Windows 7? Submit your win 7 questions and get windows 7 answers here.

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Windows 7 Professional Edition - Great for Power Users

Windows 7 Professional edition is targeted towards Windows enthusiasts and power users. The Windows 7 Professional key features many options geared towards allowing the user to customize his experience to his liking.

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Windows 7 Product Key - The Seal of Assurance from Microsoft

The Windows 7 Product Key that is given to you at the time of purchasing Windows 7 is your only proof of a legitimate purchase. Don't ever lose your product key and never disclose it to anyone.

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Fix/Submit Windows 7 Problems Here - About-Win7.com

Do you have any Windows 7 Problems which can't able to fix by yourself? Don't worry here at About-Win7.com you can ask any Windows 7 related question.

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Windows 7 Pin - New Windows 7 Taskbar Feature

You can use Windows 7 Pin to keep the things you need close athand. In all editions of Windows 7 you can pin your favorite programsanywhere on the Windows 7 taskbar for easy access.

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Windows 7 Partitioning using Diskpart - Windows 7 Partition Step by Step - About-Win7.com

How to shrink an existing partition or volume using Windows 7 Partitioning utility Diskpart and Windows Disk Management GUI tool to create unallocated disk space, from which you can create a new partition or volume with.

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Windows 7 OEM - Getting Windows Dirt Cheap

Windows 7 OEM comes preinstalled in PCs that you purchase from major manufacturers. The version is inexpensive, and yet provides all features available in Windows 7 in unrestricted condition.

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Windows 7 Home Premium - Perfect for Home Entertainment

Windows 7 Home Premium is the perfect operating system for users who use computers for entertainment. Inbuilt support for high end hardware makes this edition ideal for playing movies and gaming.

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Windows 7 HomeGroup - New Windows 7 Features

Windows 7 HomeGroup - Learn how to join, add computers, share libraries, files, folders and printers with a homegroup.

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Windows 7 Home Basic - Bare Minimum Functionality for Users

Windows 7 Home Basic, although marginally more functional than the Starter edition, leaves a lot to be desired. Many features are restricted in this edition, thus limiting its usefulness.

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Windows 7 Firewall - Turn it on, keep it on

Windows 7 Firewall has been greatly improved over its previous avatars. Windows Firewall is your first line of defense against the greatest security threats the internet can throw at you.

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Display Windows 7 file details - Tips & Tricks About-Win7.com

When you create a document or file in Windows 7 and store it in a folder on your Windows 7 computer, lots of information is associated with that file.

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New Windows 7 Features - What's on offer?

The plethora of Windows 7 features makes using this operating system an absolute pleasure for its owners. The features of Windows 7 are not only user-friendly, but also give users great control over their PCs.

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Windows 7 Enterprise Edition - Built for Business

Windows 7 Enterprise edition was built for corporate usage, and can be activated via volume license keys. It is not available in retail market and only through Microsoft Software Assurance.

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Windows 7 Compatibility - How to Facilitate an Easy Upgrade

Windows 7 compatibility has become a major issue to deal with for the uninitiated, especially on the software front. Here are some tips to keep you updated.

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Windows 7 Blog - About-Win7.com

The Windows 7 Blog is our mini-journal about Windows 7. So, stay tuned to About-Win7.com for the most current news and information about the newest version of Microsoft Windows Operating System.

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