Installing Windows 7 Service Pack 1 BETA

In this article, Jason Zandri provides a step-by-step installation walkthrough of Windows 7 SP1 Beta and information on major changes that the service pack provides for both Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 systems.

Oct 11, 2010|Jason Zandri

Replace Default Windows 7/Server 2008 R2 Recovery Environment in Diagnostic and Recovery Toolset Version 6.5

In this article, Daniel explains how to replace the default Windows Recovery Environment with DaRT version 6.5. Diagnostic and Recovery Toolset (DaRT) is a part of Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 2009 R2 and is the new version of Winternals ERD Commander.

Oct 1, 2010|Daniel Petri

Get the Windows Live Messenger Icon back to the Tray Area in Windows 7

Another great Windows 7 tip from Daniel as he explains how to remove the Windows Live Messenger Icon from the taskbar without closing down the application.

Sep 23, 2010|Daniel Petri

Configuring Taskbar Alerts & Maintenance Functions in Windows 7 Action Center

Jason Zandri goes inside the Windows 7 Action Center and explains how to configure which Windows 7 alerts you see in the taskbar as well as a couple of maintenance and troubleshooting tasks that can be performed.

Jul 28, 2010|Jason Zandri

How to Remove Libraries & Favorites from Windows Explorer in Server 2008 R2 & Windows 7

Daniel shows readers how to edit the registry settings in Windows 7 so as to remove the Libraries and Favorites folders from Windows Explorer.

Jul 21, 2010|Daniel Petri