Run Windows 7 in Virtual PC
Trying out Windows 7 isn’t quite as difficult as you may think, as you don’t need to wipe or dual boot your existing Vista/XP installation to try out the new Microsoft operating system. It is entirely...
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Following on from our article about running Windows 7 within Microsoft Virtual PC, this tutorial will show you how to run Windows 7 by using the more powerful VirtualBox application. VirtualBox is an...
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Application Compatibility Mode
If you have an older application for Windows XP or Vista (or even 95/98!) that no longer runs in Windows 7, you may be able to get it working properly by running the program in compatibility mode. To...
View ArticleWindows Easy Transfer
Windows 7 Easy Transfer Wizard is a really easy way to migrate from another operating system to a fresh Windows 7 install. The software enables you to move user accounts, e-mails, documents, photos,...
View ArticleWindows 7 Home Premium vs Professional vs Ultimate
Microsoft are offering 3 primary versions of Windows 7, called Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate (although there are some extra editions for some countries). To help decide which suits you best,...
View ArticleWindows XP Mode
Windows 7 includes a great new feature to almost eliminate compatibility problems with older software. Windows XP mode allows you to install and run applications in a 32-bin Windows XP environment,...
View ArticleHow to Mount an ISO File
Windows 7 includes a handy tool which allows you to quickly burn an ISO file to CD/DVD without the need for 3rd party software. Unfortunately, you will still need some extra free software to enable you...
View ArticleHow to Defrag
Defragmenting your hard disk (often called defragging) is a process in which the data on a hard drive is re-arranged in to a logical order, where single files and directories are ordered next to each...
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How to Uninstall, Modify or Repair Software
Windows 7 has a tool which lists almost all the installed applications on your computer, which is a great way to add/remove/modify the software. To load this "Add or Remove Programs" list, type...
View ArticleHow to Install Windows 7
A “clean install “ means an installation of Windows 7 on an unused, or reformatted partition on your hard drive, or by using the whole drive. This can mean removing an existing operating system in...
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