Windows 7 Insights

How to compress files & folders in Windows 7?

Compression is feature that allows you to compress files, folders, and programs and decrease their size and reduce the amount of space they take on hard drives. Drive compression reduces the amount of space used by all of the files and folders stored on that drive. Microsoft Windows supports two types of compression technology: NTFS compression and compression using the Compressed (zipped) Folders feature.

Advantages of Compression

• Compressed data takes up less…

Tips to solve driver issues in Windows 7

The first move you can take when having a trouble with Windows drivers is to check Windows update by clicking on Start->Programs-> Windows Update and refreshing the list of driver. Windows update searches a compatible driver on Internet. If it fails to locate a suitable driver, we suggest you to contact the hardware vendor or visit the website for latest drivers.

If you don’t get any driver compatible with Windows 7,…

How to troubleshoot software compatibility issues in Windows 7?

Its been more than a month since Windows 7 was released globally. We know that people have mixed feelings for this Microsoft’s latest operating system. Through this article we like to report that, so far, everything is fine. Windows 7 can be installed without hassle. However, if you still face any problem related to software compatibility, try out these tips for fixing these issues.

Software Compatibility Issues

If your program is not…

How to extend disk volume with Windows 7?

Windows 7 has two built-in tools, Shrink & Extend, which can be used to manipulate hard drive partitions or volume. However, there are many third-party tools available to resize partitions for a hard disk. I personally prefer default one.

A partition or disk volume is a portion of physical disk that holds data. After creating a partition you must format and assign a drive letter before you can store data on…

Fixing conflict between user account and control gadget

Problem: How to fix the problem of conflict between the user account and the control gadget?

Solution: One of the major problems that a user of Windows 7 may face is the conflict between the User Account and the control gadget. Though the user account provides proper warning and protection to the system from the intrusions, it is observed that one bug in the beta can actually turn off the gadgets on…

Do not get bugged with the problem of non-responding Windows 7 to CD or DVD drive

Problem: Users running Windows 7 on their systems face problems while installation as they were prompted for a CD driver and have to then install USB DVD drive. Problem does not end here. Once the installation is over, drive spins when a CD is installed. Problem not solved even after disabling the autorun. Moreover, all the drivers are installed with no drive errors or notices in drive manager.

Solution: Above stated…

Easily downgrade from Windows 7 trial to Windows XP

Problem: You want to switch back to the older version – Windows XP from Windows 7 trial but your system denies that. Is it a problem you are facing?? Don’t worry!!! We have the solution for you.

Solution: Downgrading Windows 7 trial to Windows XP may sometimes cause some problems as the system denies the command. We assure you that if you follow what is mentioned below, you can easily get back…

Find a solution if Logon Scripts are not running in your system

Problem: If a user has a Windows 2003 domain and his GP is set up to run scripts on all the XP workstations and he wants to switch to Windows 7, will his Windows 7 Workstation run the run the script from the GP? How will a user copy the script to his startup folder?

Solution: Do not worry user. We have the answers and perfect solutions to your query. Running your…

Get a solution for the “disappearing” taskbar in Windows 7

Problem: You have upgraded from WIN XPRO to WIN 7 HOME PREM but the taskbar disappears and blink only at the START button.

Solution: For those, who have upgraded their OS from WIN XPRO to WIN 7 HOME PREM, disappearing of the taksbar must be a big time problem. Though, one can use the ALT+TAB option to go to the running applications, it takes too much time of the user. Systems,…

Uninstall Windows 7 RTM & Get Back To Previously Installed Windows

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Microsoft latest operating system can also be uninstalled just like in Windows Vista & revert to previous installed operating system. Windows 7 can only be uninstalled and the earlier Windows operating system reinstated in a single installation scenario.

Users can only uninstall the latest version of the operating system, if they installed Windows 7 as a new installation over a previous editions of Windows in the first place.

Obviously, Windows 7…