Download Windows 7 Boot Screen for XP and Vista

As we all know that Windows 7 contains a new animated boot screen which shows animated items/balls that come together to form Windows logo. If you want to enjoy the same boot screen in Windows XP or Vista, then here is a good news for you. Windows 7 look-like boot screens are available for Windows XP and Vista: You can download the boot screens...

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Start Killer: Remove Start Button from Windows Taskbar

Do you also think that the Start button in taskbar should be removed to gain some extra free space? Actually many people use WIN key in keyboard to access the startmenu and find the start button useless for them. If you also want to remove the start button, here is a good app for you. "Start Killer" is a very small program which can remove the...

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How to Disable Annoying Caps Lock Key in Windows?

So what was the last time when you used "Caps Lock" key in your keyboard? Can't remember? Actually Caps Lock key is one of the most unused keys in the keyboard. Its also one of the most annoying keys. Tell us honestly how many times did you face that annoying situation when you pressed this key accidentally and typed a line or full paragraph without even knowing that Caps Lock is ON? Your answer would be many times. So here is a simple solution for this annoying problem. You can either permanently disable "Caps Lock" key or change it to...

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Customize or Disable Any Key in Your Keyboard Using SharpKeys

Recently I got my new laptop "Dell XPS M1530". Its great but I faced one problem. My previous laptop was a Toshiba one and it had the "Delete" key placed between right Ctrl key and left arrow key. This new Dell laptop has the Delete key at top-right corner. I found it very uncomfortable and pressed a wrong key quite frequently. Have you faced such...

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Get Windows 7 Desktop Context Menu in Vista, Add “Screen Resolution” and “Gadgets” Options

Windows 7 shows 2 extra options in Desktop context menu ( i.e. when you right-click on Desktop). The 2 extra options are: Screen resolution Gadgets "Screen resolution" shows the graphics card settings page where you can change the monitor and resolution settings. "Gadgets" opens the Add gadgets window so that you can add new gadgets to your sidebar. Both...

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List of Windows Vista BUGs Which Have Been Fixed in Windows 7 Windows_Vista_and_Seven_Bugs.png

Here is another interesting reason why Windows 7 is better than Vista. Do you remember we found lots of bugs in Windows Vista and also reported them to Microsoft? We also asked Microsoft to release SP2 to fix all those bugs: SP1 Failed to Fix Several Windows Vista Bugs, Do We Need SP2? And today we are very pleased to say that Microsoft listened...

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Get Windows 7 Like “Color and Appearance” Tab in Windows Vista

As you know Windows 7 contains lots of new features along with redesigned existing Vista features. You can get more information about all Windows 7 features in following topic: What’s New in Windows 7: A Small Review with Screenshots One of such redesigned features in Windows 7 is new "Window Color and Appearance" tab in Desktop Properties. When...

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[FIX] WinRAR Causes Wide Context Menu Bug in Windows Vista, Server 2008 and 7

Its a known issue in Windows Vista, Server 2008 and Seven. I received lots of mails about this problem. Sometimes people called it a bug in Windows and sometimes a virus problem. But the truth is, its a compatibility issue between WinRAR and Windows. Recently a visitor "Blu" contacted me about the same issue. He is using Windows 7. Whenever he...

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Organize Your Windows Desktop Icons in a New Way Using Stardock Fences

Do you have lots of unused icons on your Desktop but can't get sufficient time to organize them? Do you want to make your Desktop clutter-free? If your answer is YES, here is a new great tool for you to make your task easier. "Stardock Fences" is a new free utility from Stardock which allows you to draw labeled shaded areas on your desktop, which...

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Get the Good Old Movie Maker 2.6 in Windows Vista and 7

The new Windows Live pack includes "Movie Maker Beta" version which provides the new ribbon interface but many advanced users are not happy with this new version. Lots of essential features like timelines, adding text on videos, audio edits, etc have been removed from this new version to make the application simple and easy to use. But IMO these...

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Force CapsLock, NumLock and ScrollLock Keys Behavior Using Windows Registry

Its a very common problem among Windows users. Whenever Windows starts, it automatically turns "CapsLock", "NumLock" or "ScrollLock" keys On at login screen even if you turned the keys off before the login or boot screen. If you want to permanently change their behavior, then you can use following steps to do so: 1. Type regedit in RUN dialog...

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Download Windows 7 Login Screen for Windows Vista

google_protectAndRun("ads_core.google_render_ad", google_handleError, google_render_ad); Windows 7 contains a new login screen which looks awesome. Now you can get the same login screen in Windows Vista and all previous Windows 7 beta builds. You can download the login screen from following link: Download Windows 7 Login Screen for...

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Nimi Visuals: Add Various Eye Candy Effects to Windows

Nimi (formerly known as Tophaz) is a small program that adds various window effects that can be adjusted by user. Currently, those are: Transparency effects, with fading Desktop shadows - turn all windows transparent and click-through when desktop is selected. Holding mouse with button pressed over transparent window activates it again. Window fading in on creation - fade in window on it's creation Contrast screen - creates contrast between active and non-active windows Taskbar and start menu transparency(no fading) Ttransparency on window...

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How to Fix Old Classic Context Menu Problem in Windows Vista and 7

Sometimes Windows Vista and 7 users face a strange problem. Whenever they right-click on an item or in free space, they get the old classic context menu instead of the new WPF enabled context menu as shown in following screenshot: This problem occurs because of Norton products. Actually Norton installs its own entry in context menu which breaks...

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RunMe: Application Launcher for Windows

"RunMe" is a simple and portable application launcher for Windows which can be used as a dock as well. It supports almost all Windows versions including Windows XP, Vista and 7. You can add any desired program by just dragging and dropping the shortcut to the launcher. If you want to delete any existing item, then simply drag n drop the item...

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Taskbar Eliminator: Hide / Remove Windows Taskbar

Did you ever want to hide / remove Windows taskbar so that you can use a dock and can get more space on Desktop? Although you can set the taskbar to "Auto-hide" but it also hides the Start button. "Taskbar Eliminator" is a great portable application which can hide the Taskbar but shows the start button so that you can access your programs. Its...

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iCalcy: An iPhone Look-a-like Calculator for Windows

If you are an iPhone lover, then you'll definitely love this new portable calculator. "iCalcy" is a portable calculator for Windows which looks like iPhone. It can perform all standard calculator operations. You can also rotate it into either portrait or landscape orientation, just like an iPhone. All functions in portrait orientation are supported,...

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TClock: Show Windows 7 Look-like Date & Time in System Tray in Windows XP and Vista

As we all know "Windows 7" comes with new Superbar (redesigned Taskbar) which shows Date along with Time in system tray. We earlier mentioned that you can even customize the date and time format and can show AM/PM symbols, Day and Month names: How to Show AM / PM Symbols in System Tray Clock in Windows 7 How to Show Day and Month Names in System...

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ViGlance: Get Windows 7 Look-Like Superbar in Windows XP and Vista

The most interesting and useful feature of Windows 7 is the new "Superbar". Superbar is a redesigned form of the old Taskbar. It shows only icons of running programs (Iconized Taskbar buttons), it allows to re-arrange taskbar buttons, its height is a bit larger than the old Taskbar. We have already posted a small tutorial to get the iconized Taskbar...

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WindowSpace: Get Windows 7 Aero Snap Feature in XP and Vista

WindowSpace is a powerful desktop enhancement utility for Windows OS. Once installed, it allows you to manipulate windows in many new amazing ways – snap windows to the screen edges and other windows, move and resize them with keyboard shortcuts, maximize vertically or horizontally, pin on top of the other windows, hide from view, minimize to...

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Get Glass CMD (Command Prompt) in Windows Vista and 7

If you are using Windows Vista or 7 and your graphics card supports Aero, then you must be enjoying the transparent windows having glass in their borders. The one and only thing which doesn't match with the new Aero interface is "Command Prompt" window. Microsoft has not changed anything in the Command Prompt window. Its same since ages. Many...

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Microsoft Cooking Windows Vista SP3

It seems that Microsoft has already started working on SP3 for Windows Vista. Recently SP2 RTM for Vista was released and now its turn of SP3. A new hotfix "KB957414" is available which is set to release for Vista SP3. Its quite interesting to see that Microsoft is going to release another service pack for Vista even though Windows 7 is almost ready to release. KB957414 Update for Vista ...

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