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Friday, January 14, 2011

All Player – Another Decent Player For Windows

While most of the new Windows users may not be familiar with this media player, “All” player is one of the new players in the game. Many users stick with the default Windows Media player as its features and options are not only straight forward but simple as well.
Even I love and use Windows Media Player as my primary media player, but I am not completely satisfied due to its lack of playing ability for many well known formats without any codec packs. So I have installed GOM player which plays most of the files ranging from DAT to Divx. (For the curious: Windows Media Player 12, which comes with upcoming Windows 7, supports most of the well known formats.) Recently, I came across another good player named All Media Player which has similar ability with a decent UI (User Interface).
All player claims that it is the first media player in the world that enables IQ Text function, which displays the subtitles so that it would be displayed long enough for you to be  able to read everything. Very often subtitles comes so fast on after another that you don’t manage to read everything, but from now on you can read everything. As the title says All player plays most the known formats including Divx, MP3, QuickTime, Flash, Xvid, MKV files.
Subtitle Speaker function allows you hear subtitles, making you a very comfort while watching unknown language movies. Now you can convert files of the formats like MKV or x264 to AVI using inbuilt AlltoAVI converter.
Sure it really provides some new features like IQ Text and inbuilt AVI converter but it falls far short of providing some advanced features that you really need. But, if you have never used this player,give it a try!

8 Free Animated Christmas Trees For Desktop

Here is a small collection of cool animated Desktop Christmas Trees from get-xmas site. All trees are free to download and use.
trees
Extract the downloaded zip file and run any or all Christmas trees. To change the transparency level right-click on the tree and select “Transparent” option. You can also keep trees as startup item by selecting “Startup” (right-click > Startup) option.

Using Windows 7 Image Backup Tool

We have been using third-party utilities like Acronis True Image and Macrium Reflect to create image backup of our installed Vista or any other drives. Gone are the days when you had to use third-party applications to create image backup.

But with Windows 7 everything is possible now. Just say good bye to Acronis True Image before we get into the innards of this post. We can now create image (clone) backup of drives easily using the in-built Image Backup feature. Though there are few limitations basic Windows user will find it very useful. So how to access and use this feature?

1. Open Control Panel, under System and Security open Backup your computer option.
2. In the lift pane, open the link “Create an image backup”.
3. Select the destination drive or Optical drive or network location to store backup files.
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4.Click Next to include/exclude drives in the image backup.Note that the disk that Windows is installed on will always be included in the backup.You cannot include the disk that you are saving the backup to.
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5.In the next step Windows 7 will give a last chance to confirm the backup settings you have chosen in the last step.Once you are agree with the backup settings just click Start backup button to start backup process.Backup process few minutes to hours depending on the size of the disk.
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6.After finishing the backup process Windows 7 prompts you an option to create a recovery CD so that you can restore the created image using the bootable recovery disc.

How To: Get Windows 7′s “About Windows” Window In Vista

As Windows 7  BETA is very much near the corner, it’s high time to make up your Vista as 7.I have been adding here many new tools and tweaks which help you in transforming your Vista into Windows 7 for free. This post is another add-on to my “Mega Guide: Transform Vista into Windows 7” guide.
This detailed guide will show you how to get Windows 7′s “winver” or “About Windows” Window in Vista. That is, you will get a new “About Windows” window instead of the old Vista one. While many of the Windows Vista users not aware of this feature, “winver” displays the kernel version and other information about your Vista or Windows 7.
To get Windows 7 touch, you need to replace two system files called basebrd.dll and basebrd.dll.mui. Worry not. It’s a lot easier than you thought. Just follow the below guide and get a new “About Windows” panel.
Please backup basebrd.dll and basebrd.dll.mui files before you start this guide.
1. Download the  new basebrd.dll file from here.
2. Just head to C:\Windows\Branding\ and take the ownership of basebrd.dll file (use how to take ownership of a file in Vista guide).
3. Rename basebrd.dll file as basebrdold.dll and paste the newly downloaded basebrd.dll file in this (C:\Windows\Branding\) folder.
4. Once you done with this go to C:\Windows\Branding\Basebrd\en-US and take the ownership of basebrd.dll.mui file followed by renaming the file as basebrd.dll.mui file.
5. Now, download and paste the new basebrd.dll.mui in the same folder, which is C:\Windows\Branding\Basebrd\en-US. If the link is not working please download it from here.
6. After accomplishing all the above steps type winver.exe either in start menu search box or in Run dialog box to see the new About Windows window.
7. Enjoy!

Download Silverlight 3 Video

We have already reported about the general availability of Silverlight 3, and the Release Candidate of Expression 3. If you are wondering what’s new in the latest Silverlight, Silverlight v3, we have an informative video from Microsoft that helps you know about the new Silverlight.
silverlight
In fact in this video Microsoft Press author Laurence Moroney, author of Introducing Microsoft Silverlight 3, interviews Scott about the new features in Silverlight and Expression, the audiences for these tools, adoption of these tools, SketchFlow, how to get started, and other topics.

You can watch the video here. To download the video in different format, you can use the links below.

Vote For Into Windows To Win Best Windows Site Contest

Well, few weeks back we reported about the Best Windows Site contest held by The Windows Club site. The first round of the the contest has come to end. Of the 65 good sites judges have chosen 10 sites for public voting.
Windows Windows site
Our site, Into Windows has been listed in the top ten sites list. As the public voting has already started, we will appreciate your vote to Into Windows.

To vote for Into Windows, go to the contest page, select intowindows.com and click on the Vote button.
                                            Vote For Into Windows

EASEUS Todo Backup Home 2.0 Comes With Schedule Backup, Incremental Backup, And Password Protection Features

We have already reviewed the free Todo Backup tool from EASEUS software. The Todo Backup v1.0
which we reviewed back in 2009 was missing some features such as scheduled backup, password protection, and incremental backup.
EASEUS Todo 
Backup Home 2
EASEUS has recently released the Todo Backup v2.0 with a host of new features.  New features added in the version 2.0 are as follows:
# Fast backup and recovery of system and important files
# Incremental backup
# Schedule backup
# Selective files backup and recover
# Email notification
# Bootable media builder
# Password protection
# New user-friendly interface
# Multiple storage places to save PCs to external hard drive, CD/DVD and even FTP servers
Free Todo Backup 
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Todo Backup also packs-in backup management, disaster recovery, image compression, and image splitting features.
Todo Backup
So, if you are looking for a good, free, and powerful backup solution for your Windows operating system, Todo Backup is the best one for you.

Download Official Harvest Time And Windows Live Clouds Themes For Windows 7

The official Windows 7 personalization gallery has been getting new themes almost every week. This week, Microsoft added two new themes named Windows Live Clouds and Harvest Time.
Harvest Time Theme

Both these themes contain some excellent desktop backgrounds. While the Harvest Time theme has been packed with 18 high-resolution wallpapers, Windows Live Clouds theme features 10 desktop backgrounds with 1920 x 1200 dimension.
Windows Live Clouds Theme
As always, download and double-click on a theme file to install and apply it. Also check out our 14 awesome themes for Windows 7. You can also create your own theme for Windows 7 by including new wallpapers, icons and sounds.

7 Awesome Foobar2000 Skins

Foobar2000 is the world’s most favorite audio player for Windows. Apart from playlists and other standard player functionality, it also packs-in a whole range of audio features and functions.
foobar 2000 logo 
The default UI of the player is very simple. Users who would like to skin the best MP3 player in the World, can try any of the below mentioned skins. Visit the download page to know about the installation instructions.

1. Vista Skin:
Vista Skin For Foobar 2000

2. MonoLiteMod:
MonoLiteMod

3. FooWIP:
FooWIP

4. Foobaero:
Foobaero2010

5. Ribbon UI:
Ribbon UI

6. FooAero:
FooAero

7. FooW7MP:
Windows Media Player

Download Holiday Lights Windows 7 Theme From Microsoft

After a small gap of two weeks, the official Windows 7 themes gallery has been updated with a new theme (themepack) named Holiday Lights. This theme helps you brighten your desktop with sparkling images of holiday celebration.
Holiday Lights Windows 7 Theme
The theme contains a total of 17 high-definition (1920 x 1200 dimension) wallpapers. As always, download and double-click on the theme file to apply it. And, if you are looking for a Christmas themepack, download our Christmas theme for Windows 7.

Download Holiday Lights

Download Harry Potter And Halo Reach: Art Inspiration Windows 7 Themes From Microsoft

Microsoft has been regularly updating the personalization gallery with new Windows 7 themes and desktop backgrounds. Themes gallery has been getting new themepacks almost every week. After adding Holiday Lights theme last week, the gallery is updated now again with Harry Potter and Halo Reach: Art Inspiration themes.
Halo Reach Art Inspiration theme 
for Windows 7
Harry Potter theme contains a total of six desktop backgrounds of Harry Potter, along with Hermione, Ron, and others. Halo Reach theme features 13 wallpapers with fantastic custom sounds. Peek into the game’s creative process with this Windows 7 theme of concept images from the artists behind the latest Halo blockbuster.
Harry Potter Theme for Windows 7

Both themes are available to download from below mentioned links. Also checkout how to create your theme for Windows 7 by following our how to create custom Windows 7 themes guide.

Download Two New Windows 7 Themes From Microsoft

It’s time to download two new Windows 7 themes (themepacks) from the official personalization gallery. Yes, the Windows personalization gallery has received two news themes named Snow Angels and Narnia: Dawn Treader.
Narnia Windows 7 theme
Narnia theme contains wallpapers of the recently released Narnia: Dawn Treader wallpapers and snowflakes fall as delicately as angel wings in Snow Angels Windows 7 theme. Both these themes contain high-resolution (1920 x 1200) desktop backgrounds.
Snow Angel Windows 7 Theme
Also checkout how to create your own theme for Windows 7 by adding custom wallpapers, cursors, icons, and sounds.

Download Winter Windows 7 Theme From Microsoft

Microsoft has updated the Windows 7 themes page present in the official personalization gallery for the second time this week. Yet another beautiful Windows 7 theme has been added to the personalization gallery, this time it’s a cool Winter theme.
Winter Windows 7 Theme
Winter theme features some of the best winter desktop backgrounds for your Windows 7 desktop. Serene scenes of snowy landscapes grace this seasonal Windows 7 theme. The theme contains a total of 13 high-resolution (1920 x 1200) wallpapers.

Download and double-click on the theme file to apply it. Also learn how to create your own Windows 7 themes or download our 14 awesome Windows 7 themes.

Download Arctic And Fireworks Windows 7 Themes From Microsoft

The official themes gallery for Windows 7 has just received two fresh themes. Microsoft has updated the page with Arctic and Fireworks themes. Fireworks theme is a must have to spark your new year in style.
Fireworks 
Theme for Windows 7
While Fireworks theme contains 13 fantastic images of celebratory fireworks, Arctic theme features a total of 15 Arctic region desktop backgrounds. The wallpapers featured in these themes are in high-resolution (1920 x 1200). Download both these themes from the official personalization gallery.

Download and double-click on the theme file to install it.

Download New Year In Japan Windows 7 Theme From Microsoft

A new theme for Windows 7 is available to download via Windows personalization gallery for the first time in this New Year. Fireworks and Arctic themes were added at the end of last year. New Year in Japan is the latest theme available to download from the official themes gallery.
Sunrise In Japan Windows 7 Theme
New Year in Japan theme contains some fantastic desktop backgrounds including New Year’s sunrise pictures taken in different parts of Japan. This theme contains a total of 8 high-resolution (1920 x 1200) wallpapers.

Download and double-click on the file to install and apply it. To uninstall, right-click on the theme (in Personalization panel) and select delete theme option. You might also like to download New Year 2011 wallpapers for your desktop.

Download Snow Sports Windows 7 Theme From Microsoft

Having released New Year in Japan theme just two days back, Microsoft has decided to release another theme for the latest version of Windows. It has just added Snow Sports theme (themepack) to its Windows 7 themes gallery.
Snow Sports 
Windows 7 Theme
Snow Sports theme contains dramatic mountain skiing and snowboarding photos. A total of eight desktop backgrounds with 1920 x1200 dimension are available in this theme.

Download and double-click on the theme file to install and apply the same. You can also create your own theme by following our how to create your Windows 7 theme guide.

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