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Technical support for Windows 7.
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Tuesday, 29 March 2011 08:57
Windows 7 Security Checklist Pelham Alabama Hoover Alabama Birmingham Alabama Computer Support
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Use this checklist to make sure you're taking advantage of all the ways that Windows can help keep your computer as secure and safe as possible. Action Center Use Action Center to make sure your firewall is on, your antivirus software is up to date, and your is computer set to install updates automatically. For more information, see How does Action Center check for problems? Windows Defender Use Windows Defender to help prevent spyware and other potentially unwanted software from being installed on your computer without your knowledge. For more information, see Using Windows Defender. User Account Control User Account Control asks for your permission before installing software or opening certain kinds of programs that could potentially harm your computer or make it vulnerable to security threats. For more information, see What is User Account Control? Backup and Restore It's important to back up your files and settings regularly so…
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Thursday, 10 March 2011 12:17
Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP System Restore Pelham Alabama Hoover Alabama Birmingham Alabama Computer Repair and Support
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You can create a system image, which contains a copy of Windows and copies of your programs, system settings, and files. The system image is then stored in a separate location from the original programs, settings, and files. You can use this image to restore the contents of your computer if your hard disk or entire computer ever stops working. If you're using Windows Backup to back up your files, you can have a system image created each time your files are backed up. The files can be saved on a USB flash drive, CDs, DVDs, or a hard drive. The system image must be saved on a hard drive. By default, the system image only includes the drives required for Windows to run. If you want to include additional drives in the system image, you can manually create a system image. If you manually create a system image, it…
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Wednesday, 09 March 2011 11:55
Windows 7 Action Center Pelham Alababama Hoover Alabama Birmingham Alabama Windows 7 Support
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Action Center is a central place to view alerts and take actions that can help keep Windows running smoothly. Action Center notifies you when items need your attention. Action Center lists important messages about security and maintenance settings that need your attention. Red items in Action Center are labeled Important, and indicate significant issues that should be addressed soon, such as an outdated antivirus program that needs updating. Yellow items are suggested tasks that you should consider addressing, like recommended maintenance tasks. Open Action Center by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, and then, under System and Security, clicking Review your computer's status. To view details about either the Security or Maintenance section, click the heading or the arrow next to the heading to expand or collapse the section. If you don’t want to see certain types of messages, you can choose to hide them from view. Get…
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Monday, 07 March 2011 11:28
Create a Password Reset Disk Pelham Alabama Computer Support Hoover Alabama Computer Support Birmingham Alabama Computter Support
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If you forget your Windows password, you can use a password reset disk to create a new one. We recommend that you create a password reset disk when you create your password, so you don't lose access to your files and information. Note A password reset disk can only be created for local user accounts. If your computer is on a domain, a system administrator can reset your domain password. To complete these steps, you'll need removable media (a USB flash drive or floppy disk). To create a password reset disk Insert your removable media. Open User Accounts by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking User Accounts and Family Safety, and then clicking User Accounts. In the left pane, click Create a password reset disk, and then follow the instructions. Make sure you store the password reset disk in a safe place. If you need help with…
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Monday, 07 March 2011 11:03
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Pelham Alabama Computer Repair Hoover Alabama Computer Repair Birmingham Alabama Conmputer repair
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What's included in Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) is an important update that includes previously released security, performance, and stability updates for Windows 7. SP1 also includes new improvements to features and services in Windows 7, such as improved reliability when connecting to HDMI audio devices, printing using the XPS Viewer, and restoring previous folders in Windows Explorer after restarting. Installing SP1 helps keep Windows 7 up to date. For information on how to get SP1, see Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1). Notes For general information about service packs, go to the Service Pack Center webpage on the Windows website. For technical information about SP1, such as release notes and the SP1 deployment guide, go to the Windows 7 Service Pack 1 resources webpage on the Microsoft TechNet website. or assistance in installing Windows 7 Service Pack 1 contact Fantasktek Computer Solutions or call…
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Friday, 04 March 2011 08:37
Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts Pelham Alabama Computer Support Birmingham Alabama Computer Support Hoover Alabama Computer Support
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Windows 7 shortcut key is a combination of 2 or more buttons that are pressed simultaneously to perform certain tasks. Several keyboard keys that are quite common and you may already know: [Ctrl] + [V] (cut), [Ctrl] + [C] (copy) and [Ctrl] + [V] (paste). Well, Windows has actually a long list of keyboard shortcuts and most of them you may never come across at all. If you are using PC on regular basis, Windows 7 keyboard shortcuts will definitely help you in improving the productivity as well enhance your experience with Windows 7. Let's cut to the chase, here's the list of some of Windows 7 keyboard shortcuts. Win + UP :- Arrow Maximize the current window Win + Left Arrow :- Dock the current window to the left half of the screen Win + Down Arrow :- Restore down or minimize current windows Win + Right Arrrow :-…
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Wednesday, 23 February 2011 10:29
Enable or Disable UAC From the Windows 7 / Vista Command Line Pelham Alabama Computer Repair Hoover Alabama Computer Repair Birmingham Alabama Computer Repair
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If you’ve used Windows Vista for more than 3.7 minutes, you know what UAC (User Account Control) is.. it’s the obnoxious, nagging popup window that will be your life for the next 3-5 years unless you switch back to XP in frustration, or to a better OS like… OS X, Suse, Ubuntu, or even XP. Update: This should also work on Windows 7. Note: Disabling UAC will lead to a less secure system, so be warned. Windows needs your permission to annoy the crap out of you: There’s a quick way you can enable or disable this annoying window from the command line: Disable UAC C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /k %windir%\System32\reg.exe ADD HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v EnableLUA /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f Enable UAC C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /k %windir%\System32\reg.exe ADD HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v EnableLUA /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f After you enable or disable UAC, you will have to reboot your computer for the changes to take effect.
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Wednesday, 23 February 2011 10:22
4 Ways to Make UAC Less Annoying on Windows 7 / Vista Pelham Alabama Computer Repair Birmingham Alabama Computer Support
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The single biggest irritation in Windows 7 and Vista is the UAC (User Account Control) system, especially for people that do a lot of tweaking. When you are trying to make configuration changes, it seems like every couple of seconds you are hitting another UAC prompt. Sure, it’s more secure… but what options do we have to make it less annoying? There are at least 4 different ways that we can tweak UAC to be less annoying, most of which I’ve written about before. Note: Disabling or modifying UAC is a security risk. If you want to be as secure as possible, you should likely leave things alone. 1) Disable UAC Entirely The first thing that you can always do is completely disable UAC… the only problem with this is that you’ll end up making the system less secure if you are also the type of person that downloads and…
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Wednesday, 23 February 2011 09:16
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Pelham Alabama Computer Support Hoover Alabama Computer Support Birmingham Alabama Computer Support
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Starting today, Windows 7 Service Pack 1 will be available to everyone via the Microsoft Download Center and start rolling out via Windows Update. Most people will simply get Windows 7 SP1 via Windows Update when it becomes available to them (See Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1). Remember - for Windows 7, SP1 will help keep your PCs well supported by delivering ongoing updates, many of which have been made previously available through Windows Update. It does, however, include client-side support for RemoteFX and Dynamic Memory which are two new virtualization features enabled in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. For tips and recommendations with regards to installing SP1, I recommend reading this blog post I published last week.
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Monday, 21 February 2011 13:13
Windows 7 Downloads Pelham Alabama Hoover Alabama Birmingham Alabama Windows 7 Support
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Desktop backgrounds (wallpaper) Switch it up! Find a desktop background photo that fits your mood or celebrates the season. Get now Desktop gadgets Mini programs put information and popular tools such as Facebook right on your desktop. Get now Download languages Find out how you can install additional languages for Windows 7. Get now Internet Explorer 9 RC Browse better: Start exploring the web with the latest version of Internet Explorer. Get now Microsoft Security Essentials Safety first: Protect your PC from viruses, spyware, and malware with our free download. Get now SideShow gadgets Move beyond the PC and get mini-programs for your SideShow-compatible device. Get now Try Office 2010 See what's new with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the rest of the Office suite. Get now Windows 7 See what you're missing: Upgrade to our latest version and experience a simplified PC. Get now Windows Live Essentials Must-have programs—Movie Maker, Photo Gallery, Mail, and more—in one…
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