Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Why upgrade to Windows 7 from your XP or Vista OS?

Microsoft’s newest operating system, Windows 7, has made computing simple and easy by incorporating better ways to find and manage files. The Snap, Peek and Shake features give the operating system a new approach to juggle all the open programs. Microsoft has a more focused approach in designing Windows 7, an incremental upgrade to the Windows line.

Microsoft Vista/XP Operating System doesn’t facilitate backup to files and folders. On these systems, it also becomes complicated while synching multiple devices and individual folders to Vista or XP PCs on your network. Vista lacks in Windows Meeting space, and it has no common whiteboard and built-in VoIP features. It has a huge User Account Control problem. Windows 7 has cruised through all the menaces of Vista/XP and tried to overcome them. Microsoft has made Windows 7 UAC easier and quicker to use and make system changes.

Windows 7 has been comprehensively redesigned for its users to have a smarter look, easy to understand applications and friendly user interface. It includes a slew of new desktop backgrounds, wallpapers, and slide show applications that display rotating pictures on your desktop. Windows 7 is designed to run speed-sapping background services and gives you the freedom to use them whenever you want. It takes less memory and can boost your computer’s overall performance. It is also designed to search external hard drives, networked PCs and libraries. You can also narrow down your search by date, file type and other useful categories.

You can connect two or more computers running on Windows 7. HomeGroup application makes it easier for you to automatically start sharing your music, picture, video, and documents with other people in the same network. Windows 7 is equally concerned about your privacy as you are. It gives you an option to protect your HomeGroup by password and keeps your computer under your control. It has a feature of “read only,” wherein others can look at your document but cannot moderate it.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Unable to Find Inbox Repair Tool in Windows 7

Microsoft Inbox Repair Tool (Scanpst.exe) is a .pst file repair utility. The tool can fix PST corruption related issues, mostly when the file header is affected. It performs item-wise recovery, but can delete the damaged data, what it finds unable to understand. If you use Windows 7 run computer system, the chances are that you may fail to find the tool in an attempt of repairing a corrupted PST. The causes could be that you don't search it at the correct location or the file is not visible because of its hidden attribute.

For instance, consider a condition when you PST gets damaged for reasons, like unexpected shutdown, virus attack, network sharing, version upgrade or application bugs. The file is stored on a Windows 7 system. As suggested, you try to run Scanpst tool, but fail to locate it.

Cause

The most probable reasons for this behavior are:
1.You are not looking at the default location of Inbox Repair Tool (Scanpst.exe)
2.The Scanpst.exe file has been moved from its original location
3.The Scanpst.exe is a hidden file by default. The above behavior can occur if you don't enable the view of hidden files and folders.

Solution

You should try these fixes to resolve the issue:
1.You should search for Scanpst.exe file at the correct default location, which is
2.C:usersusernameAppDataLocalMicrosoftOutlook
3.If the file has been moved, you need to run tool from there
4.You need to enable the view of hidden files and folders before searching for the tool.

For this, click Start | Start Search and right-click the Control Folders. Type 'Run as administrator' and double-click the Folder Options. Next, click on View tab and select Show hidden files and folders option under Hidden files and folders. Click Ok to save the settings.

Run Inbox Repair Tool (Scanpst.exe) and check if the tool works for repairing the corrupted PST. If not, you need more powerful solutions for fixing the corruption. The third-party repair utilities for PST have high-end scanning methods and graphically-rich interface to allow for complete and easy file repair.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Windows 7 Password Recovery

Need Windows 7 Password Recovery options so you can recover your Windows 7 password? If you need to get your Windows 7 password recovered, then I will help you to do this.

I will help you to do this by giving you the best Windows 7 password recovery options. This way, you'll be able to recover your Windows 7 password on the easiest, fastest and safest way.

2 Windows 7 Password Recovery Options To Recover Your Windows 7 Password

There aren't many Windows 7 password recovery options. In fact, there are only 2. The first option is that you start re-installing your Windows 7 system to get your password recovered. While this sounds good, and while many people are recommending this option, I don't.

You see, when you are re-installing your Windows 7 system, it will take lots of your time because you need to uninstall, re-install windows 7 and then you'll need to install all your old programs.

Also, there's a chance that your personal files will get deleted too. Therefore, for these reasons I highly recommend you to go for option 2.

Using A Windows 7 Password Recovery Program To Automatically Recover Your Windows 7 Password

In my opinion, the best way to recover your Windows 7 password is by using a Windows 7 Password Recovery program. This way, you'll be able to automatically recover a Windows 7 password.

The program is called Password Resetter, and It will automatically start resetting your password so you can log back into Windows 7.

This is how it works:

1 – At first, Password Resetter will automatically create your bootable USB or CD. It will then start copying your Wndows 7 files over to the bootable USB or CD.
2 – After that, Password Resetter will start locating your system user.
3 – Once located, it will automatically start resetting your password.
4 – Once completed, you simply restart your computer and you'll be able to login to Windows 7 without using a password.

So, in order to recover your Windows 7 password, you can do 2 things. You either do this by re-installing Windows 7 which takes quite some time and you take the risk of losing your personal files. Or, you use a software program that will automatically start resetting your password.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Unix like Operating Systems

Unix like Operating Systems
We are all aware of the fact that Unix is an open source operating system. By open source, we mean that its source code is kept free for changes. No doubt, for a full version Linux, you will need to have the license key from the vendor from whom you are getting the operating system. There are various vendors like Red Hat, Fedora, etc. who design Linux operating system.

History of Computer Operating Systems - Unix
Unix operating system is designed by many vendors today. However, the success of UNIX can be many attributed to the AT&T's Bell Laboratories from where it was desiged and released in 1970's. By the end of the 1970's most people who had done pioneering work in the success of this operating system were holding important positions in the computer world. They insisted on using UNIX. Educational institutions, Government bodies and electronic companies, all continued to use Unix. This led to various vendors entering into this market and producing their own versions of Unix. In 1980, 'The Open Group' or X/Open Company Ltd. was formed by a group of vendors to limit the encroachment by larger companies who wanted to control the system interface. Open Systems had to meed specific standards and Unix system was chosen as the platform for the open systems. In 1993, AT&T sold its Unix System Laboratories to Novell and in 1995, SCO bought the same from Novell. In 1995 X/Open introduced the Unix 95 brand for computer systems. It was meant to guarantee the Single Unix specification.
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Friday, March 12, 2010

Updated Windows 7 News

windows 7 installation
Windows 7 is a benchmark in the software development history of Microsoft. It has been designed with acute sharpness to deliver qualitative performance in a best and secure way. Since its launch on 22nd October, last year, it has earned net revenue of $6.66 billion approximately, which is many folds higher than Windows Vista.

Feature, usability and recommendation
From my prospective, Windows 7 update is an important option, which has been included for the smooth performance of your operating system, dependent application software and peripheral devices, such as printer and scanner.
I faced the most difficult situation in my computing life, when I found my computer equipped with Windows 7 in an absolute “no boot” condition. It was showing software conflicts repeatedly. But once I updated the Microsoft’s applications with the latest patches available on its website, I got everything resolved.
But things were not so easier, if I had not kept my Windows update enabled. From Windows update I came to know about the latest patch for my computer’s operating system and other application software and when I implemented those updates I got my computer back in sound condition.

Hence, Windows 7 update is essential to maintain the performance and security of computer. It dedicatedly searches for the latest available patch required for loaded operating system and application software.
Microsoft is still working to energize its latest Windows 7 operating system. There is a news is in the air about development of an update patch known as Service Pack 1 or SP1, which is expected to be available around September 2010.
So, the best thing is to keep your Windows updated with latest patch via Windows update option, which is not a bit difficult. It can be done as, Click Start > Control Panel>System and Security>Windows Update. Click OK to apply it finally.
Limitation
Running a computer is always at a risk if you don’t update your computer on regular basis, there can be risk of hardware failure/computer crash or stealing of important personal details through spyware or adware. So never compromise and get the best update from Microsoft’s website.

Conclusion
Over and all Microsoft has done a great job with the introduction of self update feature in latest Windows 7. It helps to get quick and automatic access to latest update available from manufacturer and hence you

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Windows 7: faster or just smarter?

Features
After experimenting with a series of operating system form Microsoft and others, I have concluded that there is no alternative for Windows 7 Professional in the present date. Once, I had installed it I took a sigh of relief as it is much stable and user-friendly and miles away from software conflictions. I am pretty much sure that its features, like JumpList, Aero, HomeGroup, Domain Join and XP Mode are enough to challenge any OS.

Usability
Windows 7 Professional has simplified my task. Now, I can easily connect my PCs at home to share files, music, video and even my printer without any hassle. Earlier, it was never possible without help of technicians. In addition, I can maintain my privacy too with the password protection feature. I don’t face difficulty while working with multiple Windows because Aero Shake minimizes unessential applications within an eye blink by just shaking them with the mouse. I can access file located in remote section of my computer network easily and quickly with smart search of Windows Search option. When I just enter an alphabet in the search box, it gives a list of relevant files. It was never so easy with Windows Vista’s “Instant Search.” With the Tab Group feature in Internet Explorer you can easily manage multiple tabs, which was not possible in earlier versions of IE. Hence, it’s a totally a never-before experience with Windows 7 Professional.

Limitation
Although, I have a good experience with Windows 7 Professional, but I think Microsoft should have been a bit liberal with the users on the compatibility front. I faced issues while doing custom install on one of my old computer. It showed software conflicts a number of times, when I had to do install device drivers.

Conclusion:
Above and all, Windows 7 professional is a good presentation from Microsoft. There are some new features, which will be soon adaptable for me. I liked it mostly on account of its enhanced performance with least of software conflicts and strong security features, which were tough challenge in earlier versions.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Windows 7 Microsoft-A Way To Success

windows 7 troubleshooting
Microsoft’s Windows 7, which was introduced on 22nd October, 2009, has climbed the new charts of popularity. Try this new Windows operating system to experience a new level of computing.
Performance accelerator

With latest Windows 7 loaded on your computer, managing your files and folders gets pretty easier. You can keep your frequently required files on your finger tips, with the help of JumpList and Aero Pin features of Microsoft’s Windows 7. Windows Search will help you to quickly access files, photos and other important documents which are occasionally used. Aero Snap will make your job easier, if you have to do work related to reading, organizing, and comparing windows.

Easy networking
Microsoft’s Windows 7 has introduced Home Group, which will simplify your home network, so that you can easily share your files and peripheral devices with a single click. Moreover you can customize your sharing job.

If you have a requirement to share your office or home network, you can make use of Direct Access. To maintain the security of your data you can implement BitLocker encryption feature.

Security and Maintenance
A lot of improvement has been done on the security front with the introduction of Multiple Active Firewall Policies, DirectAccess, BranchCache, BitLocker To Go, AppLocker and Biometric enhancement. Windows 7 Action Center is a user-friendly feature, because it offers a common platform to system maintenance information, security information and computer troubleshooting.

So, don’t wait and install Microsoft’s Windows 7 on your computer to get the best computing experience.