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We can force Windows 7 to shut down without waiting for programs to end? We know that we could do this in XP using the Registry Editor but can we do the same in win7?
The same Registry settings are used for shutdown with Windows 7 as with XP so they can be modified in the same way. Click Start and enter ‘regedit’ (without the quotes). Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control in the left panel and double-click WaitToKillService Timeout on the right.
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Use the keyboard to switch between applications, launch Windows Explorer, lock your desktop, and access other handy features.
These favorite Windows 7 keyboard shortcuts let you work quickly and efficiently with your Windows desktop. Although some of these shortcuts provide a quicker way to perform the same actions you’re able to perform using the mouse, others have no graphical equivalent. And while some of these shortcuts have been available in Windows Vista and Windows XP, others are brand new to Windows 7.
The Windows key (Win)+ Spacebar keystroke combination gives you a quick way to
display your desktop. All open Windows are made transparent, and you can see the desktop underneath. However, you can’t interact with anything on the desktop. When you release the Windows key, the open windows become visible again.
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Dual booting Windows is the most challenging when installing Windows 7; however, making it work can be very rewarding. You will have 2 OS running in your computer or laptop, which are Win XP and Win 7. The process of creating a dual boot environment differs from Windows Vista to XP.
To run two operating systems on your computer, you will need to add a second partition. We’ll show you how to create the partition. Please note: each operating system will be able to see the other partition; thus, you can share files between them.
Dual Boot Windows XP with Windows 7
You will need third party software to create a second partition for Windows 7; once you have created the
partition, you can install Windows 7 on it.
Create a New Partition on Windows XP
To create a second partition on your hard drive in Windows XP:
1. Download the GParted live CD here.
2. Burn the ISO image to a CD /Disk, reboot your computer, and boot from the CD /DVD.
3. Once you’ve booted into GParted, Create a Partition with GParted for Windows 7 (16 GB+ recommended).
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Windows 7 comes with built-in support to virtually run Windows XP. This is a great feature for those who are still holding on to XP or have applications that are not compatible with Windows 7 and Vista.
Before you activate this virtuall Windows XP, its better to check the specific XP mode min requirements on Windows 7 :
- 1 GHz 32-bit / 64-bit processor required.
- Memory (RAM) – 1.25 GB required, 2 GB memory recommended.
- Recommended 15 GB hard disk space per virtual Windows environment.
- NB: Windows XP Mode is only available in Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Professional, and Windows 7 Ultimate
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I believe you have big question mark in your head when it come to decide which windows 7 that you should buy? Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit. If you decide to move up to a 64-bit operating system, you should first consider what 64-bit gets you. Knowing what software runs on 64-bit should influence your decision; you will see no advantage if you are running 32-bit software on a 64-bit OS. You also lose the ability to run
16-bit software, which shouldn’t be a problem unless you rely on older software, such as old work software or
home-made packages you haven’t yet updated.
What Does 64-Bit 7 Get Me?
More bits gets you access to more memory; the processor inside your PC communicates with your system memory (RAM) with numeric addressing. Thus, the maximum amount of memory a 32-bit processor can address is 4 gigabytes. Newer 64-bit processors—not to mention the 64-bit operating systems that run on them—address up to 264 bytes of memory, or 17,179,869,184 gigabytes (16 exabytes) of RAM.
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After you find out the minimum system requirements to run Windows 7, its time for you to choose which version of Windows 7 that suitable for you.
Windows 7 comes with 4 Editions, which are :
- Windows 7 Starter, which is not sold individually
- Windows 7 Home Premium, which is suitable for home use and will provide you with most of
the functionality needed to do everything that you usually do with Windows.
- Windows 7 Professional, which have all feature of Windows 7 Home Premium with add on some additional features like can run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode, easily connect to company network and more secure with Domain Join, etc
- Windows 7 Ultimate, which have the most complete features of Windows 7
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The first thing you should know before you install Windows 7 is the min system requirements required to run Windows 7 :
- 1 GHz or faster 32 bit(x86) or 64 bit(x64)
- 1 GB RAM (32 bit) or 2 GB RAM (64 bit)
- 16 GB available hard disk space (32 bit) or 20 GB (64 bit)
- Direct 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
Additional requirement that may need for certain features to run Windows 7 are :
- Internet access
- Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware.
- For some Windows Media Center functionality a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required
- Windows Touch and Tablet PCs require for specific hardware.
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How to Make Windows 7 Run on Windows XP? If you are still running Windows XP, then you will 100% encounter lots of problems when you try to directly upgrade for Windows 7. Even Microsoft has warned their users that upgrading directly from XP to Windows 7 most of chances will be fail.
The truth is, there is no way you can get a direct upgrade from XP to Windows 7. When you try to install Windows 7 on a down level win XP, you will encounter a security screen barring you from making the upgrade successful.
But, no worries, there is a ways to overcome upgrade problems from windows XP to Windows 7.
This simple techniques you can try in order to upgrade to Windows 7.
First, you can upgrade your XP to Vista Service Pack 1 in order to get Windows 7. This is the recommended upgrade path of Microsoft. However, you might find this technique too complicated
and costly because you have to purchase a Vista SP 1 version just to upgrade to Windows 7. This option however, is the safest path you can take. Continue
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If you are running Windows Vista Service Pack 1, then your Java Run Time Environment will also work on Windows 7. There seems to be no compatibility issues especially if you are using the build 06 of Java Run Time Environment. Be sure you use the correct Java version for Windows 7.
Build 06 includes all features such as Java virtual machine, libraries, and application launcher that will be compatible with all Windows operating systems. So when you upgrade your Windows Vista Service Pack 1 to Windows 7, the Java environment will be able to function fully.
You can check the documentations of Windows 7 on what Java platforms will be compatible for it. You can easily view Windows 7 documentations from Microsoft website or from the MSDN help forums.
You can download the latest build of Java environments from different websites specializing on Java deployments. There are also free downloads sites where you can get a copy of the latest Java version for Windows. Continue
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Windows 7 introduced several refreshing upgrades and features that you cannot find in Vista. However, there are also some features in previous Windows operating systems that have been removed from Windows 7.
Here is a list of the common Windows features that you cannot find anymore on Windows 7.
First, the Classic Windows Start menu has been removed by developers of Windows 7. So you will not have an option anymore to switch to the classic view if you use Windows 7.
Second, several common applications were removed from Windows 7 like Windows Movie Maker, Windows Mail, Photo Gallery, and Calendar. You can still use these applications through the Windows Live Utility. The functionality of these applications is still operational from Windows Live. For Windows Movie Maker, you can download it from the Microsoft website and simple reinstall the program. It will run seamlessly with Windows 7.
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