Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7

The most interesting feature about Windows 7 is its in-built touch capability which didn't get much attention among Windows 7 testers. Today Microsoft introduced "Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7" which consists of some applications providing touch capabilities. Here are the details taken from "Windows 7 team Blog": Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7 is a set of six multi-touch optimized applications and games that are designed to truly showcase the capabilities of Windows Touch in Windows 7. It consists of 3 casual games, and 3 Microsoft...

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How to Disable Display of Recent Search Entries in Windows 7 Explorer Search Box?

We have received so many mails about this particular problem so today we decided to post the solution here so that everyone can follow it without any need to send the query to us. Windows 7 automatically stores the search entries which you enter in Windows Explorer Search box: Whenever you click into the Search box, it displays the recent search...

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How to Disable Display of Recent Search Entries in Windows 7 Explorer Search Box?

We have received so many mails about this particular problem so today we decided to post the solution here so that everyone can follow it without any need to send the query to us. Windows 7 automatically stores the search entries which you enter in Windows Explorer Search box: Whenever you click into the Search box, it displays the recent search...

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Hacking “Screen Resolution”, “Gadgets” and “Personalize” Options in Windows 7 Desktop Context Menu

NOTE: This tutorial has been featured by Microsoft. AskVG.com was the first website posting this unique trick. Windows 7 Desktop context menu contains 2 extra options which were not present in Windows Vista: Screen resolution Gadgets Windows 7 stores all these 3 options "Screen resolution", "Gadgets" and "Personalize" under following Registry...

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How to Remove “Next Desktop Background” Option from Windows 7 Desktop Context Menu?

Recently we posted a detailed tutorial to hack Windows 7 Desktop context menu: Hacking "Screen Resolution", "Gadgets" and "Personalize" Options Here is another small tutorial to remove "Next Desktop Background" option from Desktop context menu which appears when you use Desktop SlideShow feature which allows you to run a SlideShow of selected...

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How to Add Program Shortcuts and Other Useful Shortcuts with Icons in Windows 7 Desktop Context Menu?

NOTE: This tutorial has been featured by Microsoft. AskVG.com was the first website posting this unique trick. Today we'll learn how to add any desired program shortcut in Desktop context menu. Also we'll learn to add other useful shortcuts like "Change Wallpaper", "Screensaver", etc. We have posted a few similar tutorials long time back: Add...

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[Confirmed] No More 3 Application Limit in Windows 7 Starter Edition

Recently it was said that Microsoft might remove 3 application limit from Windows 7 Starter Edition. Today Microsoft has confirmed it. Now its official that Windows 7 Starter Edition will not have this limit and users will be able to run as many applications as they want. Brandon LeBlanc @ Windows 7 Team Blog said: For the first time, we will be making Windows 7 Starter available worldwide on small notebook PCs. We are also going to enable Windows 7 Starter customers the ability to run as many applications simultaneously as they would like,...

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How to Add Your Name in Windows 7 Desktop Context Menu

NOTE: This tutorial has been featured by Microsoft. AskVG.com was the first website posting this unique trick. Recently we posted a detailed tutorial about adding your desired application shortcut in Windows 7 Desktop context menu: Add Program Shortcuts and Other Useful Shortcuts in Windows 7 Desktop Context Menu Today we'll use the same tutorial...

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Windows 7 RTM in July 2009 and General Availability on October 22nd

Today at Computex, the largest computer exhibition in Asia taking place in Taiwan, Steve Guggenheimer, the corporate vice president of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Division announced both the RTM and the general availability dates for Windows 7. According to the announcement, Windows 7 will be in stores for the holidays, beginning...

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How to Pin My Computer, Recycle Bin & Other Useful Shortcuts to Windows 7 Taskbar

Windows 7 allows you to pin your favorite programs to Taskbar so that you can access them quickly whenever you want. To pin a program to Taskbar you just need to right-click on its shortcut and select "Pin to Taskbar" option: Here in this tutorial, we'll learn how to pin various useful system shortcuts like Control Panel, My Computer, Recycle...

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Windows 7 Login Screen Rotator

Here is an excellent tool for Windows 7 users which allows you to choose up to 10 images and displays them randomly at each login. You can select the images using "Choose Image" button. Once you select all images, click on "Enable Settings and Exit" button. It'll ask you to select the initial image which will be used as the first login screen...

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How to Customize Windows 7 Login Screen Text and Button Set

As you all know Windows 7 allows to customize Login screen background without using any 3rd party software. You can simply follow a few easy steps to change the background easily and quickly which are mentioned in following tutorial: Windows 7 Supports Login Screen Customization Without 3rd Party Software Although you can change the background,...

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Get Glass Notepad in Windows Vista and 7

We have posted about "Glass CMD" in past which can enable Aero Glass in Command Prompt window under Windows Vista and 7. Now today we are going to share a similar thing with you all. "Glass Notepad" is a standalone application for Windows Vista and 7 which provides full Glass interface. So if your graphics card supports Aero theme, you will definitely...

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Get Glass Notepad in Windows Vista and 7

We have posted about "Glass CMD" in past which can enable Aero Glass in Command Prompt window under Windows Vista and 7. Now today we are going to share a similar thing with you all. "Glass Notepad" is a standalone application for Windows Vista and 7 which provides full Glass interface. So if your graphics card supports Aero theme, you will definitely...

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Windows 7 Build 7232 Leaked, New Wallpaper Inside

Its time for another Windows 7 build leak. This time the build is 7232 which was compiled on 10th June 2009. The complete build number is 7232.winmain.090610-1900. There are no visual changes as usual but a new wallpaper has been included in this build. You can download this new wallpaper using following link: Download Wallpaper (via TheVista...

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Keyboard Shortcuts List for Windows Media Player in Windows 7

"Windows Experience Blog" has posted a big list of useful keyboard shortcuts for Windows Media Player in Windows 7. You can use these shortcuts for a variety of activities in Windows Media Player ranging from switching to Player Mode to turning on or off shuffle to shifting between play speeds. Following is the complete list: Shortcut Action State Ctrl + 1 Switches to library mode From any mode Ctrl + 2 Switches to skin mode From any mode Ctrl + 3 Switches to player mode From any mode except full screen Ctrl + 7 Add to Play In library...

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Windows 7 RTM on June 26th 2009?

We have seen enough Windows 7 build leaks lately and now it seems even Microsoft is tired of it. Recently Windows 7 RTM Escrow build 7260 leaked which came with no GUI changes but with a new wallpaper. Now Neowin is reporting that Microsoft is set to RTM Windows 7 by June 26th 2009. Folks inside Microsoft who wish to remain anonymous have also...

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A Bootable USB: Utility to Create Bootable USB Drive to Install Windows Vista, Server 2008 and 7

Also take a look at other similar tools: Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool, WinToFlash, Setup from USB, Win32 Disk Imager and UNetbootin. Imagine a situation where you need to install Windows Vista or 7 in a system but you don't have access to DVD drive. We all know Windows Vista, Server 2008 or 7 comes in DVDs and you'll need a DVD drive to ...

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Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) Downloads will End August 15th

Windows 7 RC build 7100 was released to public on May 5th and is still available to download. But Microsoft has announced that it'll close the RC download program on August 15th, so if you have not downloaded Windows 7 RC build, its time to grab your copy. Here is what "Springboard Series Blog" says: Still on the Windows 7 Beta,? You need to move to the RC and fast. Starting July 1st, the Beta will start to reboot every 2 hrs and expire Aug 1st. Want to download the RC? The RC download program closes August 15. After that, you won’t be...

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How to Remove Unwanted Items from Addressbar History in Windows E xplorer?

Recently a visitor asked us how can he remove unwanted items from the drop-down box of Windows Explorer addressbar? We are sure many of you also want to know the same. Whenever we open a path using Explorer addressbar, its automatically stored in the history and anyone can see it by clicking on the addressbar drop-down arrow. You can follow...

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Microsoft Announced Windows 7 Pricing and Upgrade Program Details

Microsoft has announced the pricing details and upgrade option program for Windows 7. Today "Windows 7 Team Blog" posted the details: Today we’re announcing details for the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program, pricing, and a special pre-order offer for select markets. But first, I want to talk a little bit more about GA and the worldwide availability of Windows 7. OEMs will start shipping PCs with Windows 7 in all language versions beginning on GA, October 22nd. On October 22nd, Windows 7 will be available in the following 14 languages: English,...

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Jumplist Launcher: Create Custom Jumplists in Windows 7

indows 7 comes with a new feature "Taskbar Jumplist" which appears when you right-click on a taskbar button. Its one of the most useful features of Windows 7. But what if you want to create your own jumplist? Windows 7 doesn't allow that but there is a very small freeware "Jumplist Launcher" which allows you to add upto 60 files/programs inside...

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Get Good Old Classic Start Menu Back in Windows 7 Using CSMenu

What? There is no Classic Start menu in Windows 7? That's the most common question which Windows 7 users ask us. Actually Microsoft has completely removed Classic start menu from Windows 7 and you are forced to use the new Vista like start menu. Although the new start menu is much better than the classic one, lots of people still prefer the Classic...

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How to Add Recycle Bin, Run, Search and Many Other Useful Shortcuts in My Computer?

NOTE: This tutorial has been featured by Microsoft. AskVG.com was the first website posting this unique trick. Recently someone asked us how to add "Recycle Bin" shortcut in My Computer? Actually its very easy and can be done using a very simple registry trick which we are going to reveal in this tutorial. Today we'll learn how to add various useful...

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