Download Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Documentation

Microsoft has released documentation for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1). The following documentation is provided by Microsoft: Deployment Guide for Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 and Windows 7 with SP1 Hotfixes and Security Updates included in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 Release Notes for Windows 7 with SP1 Release Notes for Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 Download L...

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7 Sidebar: Tweak Windows 7 Sidebar Settings, Change Background, Always on Top, Auto Hide, Set Orientation

"7 Sidebar" is an excellent gadget for Windows 7 sidebar. It puts a Vista like glassy background to sidebar and also sets it to "Always on Top". You can also tweak various settings. Just right-click on the empty area of sidebar and select "Settings" option. It'll open 7 Sidebar's Settings window: Here you can set various settings like: Sidebar...

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Important Things to Know about Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1), RTM Released to Public, Download NOW

Microsoft has released Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 RTM to public which can be downloaded using following link: Download LinkYou can also use direct download link: Direct Download LinkLet us tell you again that SP1 is a joint release for both Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7. SP1 doesn't contain any new features that are specific to Windows 7 itself. For Windows 7, SP1 is simply a combination of updates already available through Windows Update and additional hotfixes based on feedback by customers and partners. From...

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[Direct Download Link] Download Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1) RTM

Microsoft has released Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 SP1 RTM to public: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 RTM Released If you don't want to waste your time in looking for the download links, here are the direct download links for SP1 RTM: Download SP1 RTM EXE (32-bit) (537.809 MB) Download SP1 RTM EXE (64-bit) (903.196 MB) Download SP1 RTM ISO (32-bit & 64-bit) (1953.3 ...

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How to Uninstall Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1)?

In this tutorial, we'll tell you how to uninstall Windows 7 SP1 from your system if you are facing any problem after installing it: There are 2 methods to uninstall SP1: Using Control Panel Using Command Prompt Method 1: Using Control Panel1. Open Control Panel and click on "Programs -> Uninstall a program" if you are using "Category" view. If you are using "Icons" view, click on "Programs and Features" icon. 2. Now click on "View installed updates" link given in left sidebar. 3. Select the "Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB976932)"...

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WMP12 Library Background Changer: Free Utility to Customize Windows Media Player 12 Library Background Image in Windows 7

We have told you in past how to customize background of Library view in Windows Media Player 12 in Windows 7 using Windows Registry: Customize Windows Media Player 12 (WMP12) Library Background Image in Windows 7 You need to modify a key in Windows registry to change WMP background image. The above tutorial also tells you how to use your own desired...

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OEM Configurer: Utility to Add Customized Strings (OEM Information) in System Properties Dialog Box of Windows XP, Vista and 7

We have posted tutorials for customizing System Properties window in Windows XP, Vista and 7: Add Customized Strings (OEM Information) in System Properties of Windows Vista and 7 Add Customized Strings (OEM Information) and Logo in System Properties of Windows XP The above tutorials inspired our reader "Masroor Aijaz aka JX Great" and he created an...

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Coolbarz: Get Good Old Desktop Toolbar (Deskbar) Back in Windows 7

Desktop toolbar was one of the most useful feature of Windows but sadly Microsoft removed it from Windows 7. In previous Windows versions, you could simply add a new toolbar to Taskbar and then drag-n-drop it to Desktop to create a new toolbar on Desktop. You could put it to left, right, top or bottom according to your requirements. Our friend...

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What Happened to the Quick Launch Toolbar in Windows 7?

We have covered this topic in past when Windows 7 was released by Microsoft: Has Microsoft Removed Quick Launch Toolbar in Windows 7? Windows 7 comes with new feature "Pinned items" which has replaced the good old Quick launch toolbar from Windows 7. Although you can get the Quick Launch toolbar back in Windows 7 using this tutorial. Recently our...

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QTTabBar is Back in Action, Add Tab Feature to Windows Explorer

We have already posted about "QTTabBar" in past when it was developed for Windows XP and Vista users. Suddenly its development was stopped by the developer. Now a new version of QTTabBar is available for download which comes with lots of new improvements and support for Windows 7 as well. QTTabBar is a wonderful shell extension adding tabs and many...

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[UPDATE] Download Leaked Windows 8 Metro Inspired “Aero Lite” Theme for Windows 7

Recently we posted about a leaked build of Windows 8 which features a new Metro inspired "Aero Lite" theme. Leaked Windows 8 Build Features “Aero Lite” Metro UI and Language Explorer Now you can enjoy the theme in Windows 7. Our friend "thepanda-x" @ DA has created a look-like theme for Windows 7 which provides the awesome Aero Lite interface in Windows...

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Microsoft Releases Update to Support New Currency Symbol for Indian Rupee

As we all know Indian government has introduced a new symbol for Indian currency "Rupee" which looks as following: Now Microsoft has released an update to support this new currency symbol for the Indian Rupee in Windows Vista, Server 2008, 7 and Server 2008 R2. This update installs updated versions of following fonts: Microsoft Sans Serif Times...

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Restarter: Restart Explorer, uxms Service and Kill Not Responding Tasks Using Windows System Tray

We have posted following tutorials in past: Create Simple Script to Close and Restart Explorer Automatically in Windows XP, Vista and 7 Add “Restart Explorer” Option in Desktop and Explorer Context Menu under Windows Vista and 7 Add “Restart uxsms” Option in Desktop and Explorer Context Menu under Windows Vista and 7 Kill All Not Responding Programs...

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[UPDATE] Classic Shell: Get Classic Start Menu, Classic IE9 and Explorer Toolbar Buttons (Cut, Copy, Paste, etc) Back in Windows Vista and 7

UPDATE: New version comes with "Classic IE9" feature which brings back caption in titlebar and also shows Security Zone and progressbar in IE9 Statusbar. The most annoying problem which Windows Vista and 7 users face is the removal of classic toolbar buttons e.g. Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, etc. Windows Vista and 7 Explorer doesn't provide these basic...

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Put Aero Glass Effect in Command Prompt in Windows Vista and 7

If you use Command Prompt frequently in Windows and want to get Aero glass effect in it, here is something interesting for you. Our friend "Solo-Dev" @ DA has created "AeroCmd" which provide full glass in Command Prompt: It works in Windows Vista and 7. Windows XP is not supported. Simply download the ZIP file, extract it and run the app. Download...

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Windows 7 Branding Changer: Small Utility to Customize Branding Logo in Windows 7 Login Screen

We have posted  a detailed tutorial in past which shows you how to remove Branding logo from Windows 7 login screen: How to Remove “Branding Logo” and “Ease of Access” (Accessibility) Button from Windows Vista and 7 Login Screens? If you want to customize the branding logo i.e. change the branding logo text, following utility will help you: "Windows...

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Get Windows 8 Look-Like User Picture Tile (Avatar) in Notification Area of Windows 7

If you are regularly reading our blog posts about Windows 8, you might have noticed that Windows 8 testing build comes with a small user picture tile (aka avatar) in notification area of Taskbar: Since you can't get your hands on Windows 8 builds atm, we are sharing an awesome utility created by "Stealth2010" and shared by "AngelWZR" @ DA which...

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Aura: Get Windows 8 Aero Auto-Colorization Feature in Windows Vista and 7

Recently we posted about a new feature called "Aero Auto-Colorization" found in Windows 8 build. Windows 8 to Feature Aero Automatic Colorization "Aero Auto-Colorization" is the ability to automatically configure the color of Aero elements, like the Start Menu, Windows Explorer windows, and the taskbar based on the desktop wallpaper. Now you...

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Start Menu XP: Get XP Style “All Programs” Drop-Out List in Windows Vista and 7

In Windows XP, the "All Programs" list is shown as drop-out list. In Windows Vista and 7, the list is shown inside the start menu. "Start Menu XP" makes the list of programs in Vista and 7 "drop out" just like it did in Windows XP. This feature allows you to use all screen space and find the necessary programs faster. You can also organize programs...

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Microsoft Releases “Windows XP End Of Support Countdown” Sidebar Gadget for Vista and 7 Users

Microsoft is going to end support for Windows XP in 2014 and to celebrate the end of support, Microsoft has released a sidebar gadget for Windows Vista and 7 users. "Windows XP End of Support" gadget shows the number of days remaining until Windows XP End of Support in 2014. This gadget is displayed on Windows Vista and 7 Desktop sidebar. You can download it using following link: Download L...

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[FIX] Open, Edit and Print Context Menu Items Missing in Windows 7 When 15+ Files Selected

Recently one AskVG reader "G. M. Polard" asked us following question via contact form: Whenever I select more than 15 files or folders in Windows 7 Explorer, I can't see Open, Edit and Print items in context menu. How to fix this problem so that I can perform these operations on 15+ files?Actually its not a problem. Its a feature by design. Microsoft...

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How to Change “Get More Gadgets Online” Link in Windows Vista and 7 Sidebar Gadget Gallery Window?

When you open Desktop Gadget Gallery window in Windows Vista or 7, you get a link "Get more gadgets online" in the bottom right corner of the window: When you click on it, it opens the default Microsoft gadget webpage in your browser. Using this tutorial, you can customize this link and can change it to any of your favorite website. You can change...

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How to Add “Disk Cleanup” Option in Drive Context Menu in Windows XP, Vista and 7

"Disk Cleanup" is a very useful tool in Windows which removes temporary files and a variety of system files and other items that you no longer need. It helps in freeing up disk space. You can access it using Drive Properties or All Programs menu. Wouldn't it be great if you can launch it directly by right-click on a drive? In this tutorial, we'll...

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How to Add “Defragment” Option in Drive Context Menu in Windows XP, Vista and 7

Hard disk fragmentation causes your hard disk do extra work which slows down your computer. Disk Defragmenter tool in Windows rearranges fragmented data so that your hard disk drives can work more efficiently. You can access it using Drive Properties or All Programs menu. Wouldn't it be great if you can launch it directly by right-click on a drive? In...

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Download Control Panel Sidebar Gadget for Windows Vista and 7

We use many system utilities like Registry editor, MSConfig, Services manager, Programs and features, etc regularly in our Windows OS. Wouldn't it be great to have all these utilities in a single place? "ChekoGB" @ DA has created an awesome sidebar gadget for Windows Vista and 7 users which contains many useful system utilities in a single place: This...

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Add Context Menu Option to Extract / Unpack Files from MSI (Microsoft Installer) Package

A Microsoft Installer (MSI) package contains various files which are extracted and installed in your system once you run the MSI file. If you don't want to run MSI file but want to view its content, this tutorial will help you. This tutorial will help you in adding "Unpack" option to MSI file context menu so that you can extract / unpack MSI package...

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Create Direct Shortcut for “Notification Area Icons” in Windows Vista and 7

If we want to customize notification area icons settings in Windows 7, we have to first open Taskbar Properties and then click on Customize button to change them. Windows XP and Vista users also have to follow similar steps to access the Settings page. Wouldn't it be great if you can have a direct shortcut to "Notification Area Icons" window so that...

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Personalization Panel Allows You to Change Desktop Wallpaper, Get Transparency and Much More in Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic Editions

Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic editions are pretty much restricted in customizing GUI. You can't have Aero theme, you can't change Desktop wallpaper. In fact, you don't see "Personalize" menu in Desktop context menu to change theme, wallpaper, screen saver, sounds, etc. Our friend "Happy Bulldozer aka hb860" has created an awesome "Personalization...

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