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  • Disable/Enable Lock Workstation

    Disable/Enable Lock Workstation Functionality (Windows + L)
    Using the Windows+L keys together will lock your workstation running Windows 7, XP or Vista. Did you realize that you can also disable this function?

    Follow the steps below to accomplish the task:
    1. Click Start–> Type REGEDIT in search
    2. In the registry editor navigate to the below key.
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
    3. On the right-hand side, create a new DWORD 32-bit value named DisableLockWorkstation and give it one of these values:
    1 – Disable Lock Workstation
    0 – Enable Lock Workstation

    The changes should be immediate, no need to restart the machine.

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  • Extract Windows 7 System Image Files

    How to Extract Windows 7 System Image Files Using Disk Management
    Information
    When you create a system image, Windows 7 creates a Virtual Hard Disk VHD file that contains all of your files. This will show you how to attach (mount) this VHD file using Disk Management to manually extract and restore specific files of your choice from the system image instead of doing the default full system image recovery.

    Note
    System images are saved in this format:
    (selected backup location’s drive letter)\WindowsImageBackup\(your computer name)\Backup (year-month-day) (time)
    For example, if your computer name is Windows7-PC, your backup image location is on hard disk or partition (network or local) D: , and you backed up on September 14th 2008 at 4:39:45 AM (it uses 24 hour time), then that system image VHD file will be located in the D:\WindowsImageBackup\Windows7-PC\Backup 2009-09-14 043945 folder.
    OPTION ONE
    To Attach the VHD to Extract Files from System Image
    1. Open the Control Panel (All Items View).
    A) Click on the Administrative Tools icon, and click on Computer Management.
    B) Go to step 3.
    OR
    2. Open the Start Menu.
    A) In the Search box, type compmgmt.msc and press Enter.
    3. If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes.
    4. In the left pane, right click on Disk Management, and click on Attach VHD.  
    NOTE: You can also click on Disk Management, Action on the menu bar, and Attach VHD.
    5. Click on the Browse button.  
    6. Navigate to the drive or partition that you selected to save the created system image to, then select a listed VHD file for the disk that you want to extract files from.  
    NOTE: See the NOTE box at the top of the tutorial to see where to find your system image VHD file at.
    Note
    There will be a VHD file for each hard disk that was included in the system image backup when it was created.
    You will not be able to open the VHD for the 100 MB System Reserved partition if you had one created during the installation of your Windows 7.
    7. Click on OK.  
    NOTE:
    Be sure to leave the Read only box unchecked.
    8. You will now notice that the VHD file has been attached (mounted) as a separate virtual disk with it’s own drive letter (ex: F: ) in Disk Management. Close Disk Management.
    9. You may also get a AutoPlay pop-up window. Double click on the Open folder to view files option.  
    NOTE: If you did not get a AutoPlay pop-up, then you can open the new attached VHD virtual disk (ex: F) from the Computer window like any other hard drive or partition.
    10. You can now copy any files that you want from the attached system image VHD disk (ex: F: ) to restore back to your Windows 7 C: drive.  
    OPTION TWO
    To Detach the VHD in Disk Management
    NOTE: This will show you to detach the VHD file in Disk Management from OPTION ONE above without affecting the system image.
    1. Open the Control Panel (All Items View).
    A) Click on the Administrative Tools icon, and click on Computer Management.
    B) Go to step 3.
    OR
    2. Open the Start Menu.
    A) In the Search box, type compmgmt.msc and press Enter.
    3. If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes.
    4. In the middle pane, right click on the Disk # of the attached VHD (ex: F: ), and click on Detach VHD.  
    5. Click on OK.  
    WARNING:
    DO NOT CHECK the Delete the virtual hard disk file after removing the disk box. If you do, you will destroy the created system image. Leaving this box unchecked will leave your created system image intact an unharmed so you can still be able to use it to do a full system image recovery.
    6. You will now notice that the VHD (ex: F: ) has been detached in Disk Management.  
    7. Close Disk Management.

  • Run Commands for Windows 7

     

    A List of Run Commands for Windows 7

    Here’s a list of Run commands which will make your life easier:
    Windows logo key + R
    Add/Remove Programs = appwiz.cpl
    Administrative Tools = control admintools
    Authorization Manager= azman.msc “New”
    Calculator = calc
    Certificate Manager = certmgr.msc
    Character Map = charmap
    Check Disk Utility = chkdsk
    Control Panel = control “New”
    Command Prompt = cmd.exe
    Component Services = dcomcnfg
    Computer Management = compmgmt.msc = CompMgmtLauncher “New”
    Date and Time Properties = timedate.cpl
    Downloads = Downloads “New”
    Device Manager = devmgmt.msc
    Direct X Troubleshooter = dxdiag
    Disk Cleanup Utility = cleanmgr
    Defragment User Interface = dfrgui “New”
    Ditilizer Calibration Tool = tabcal “New”
    Disk Management = diskmgmt.msc
    Disk Parmelonion Manager = diskpart
    Display Properties = control desktop or desk.cpl
    DPI Scaling = dpiscaling “New”
    Driver Package Installer = dpinst “New”
    Driver Verifier Utility = verifier or /reset
    DVD Player = dvdplay “New”
    Encryption File System = rekeywiz “New”
    Event Viewer = eventvwr.msc
    Fax Cover Sheet Editor = fxscover “New”
    File Signature Verification Tool = sigverif
    Folders Properties = control folders
    Fonts = control fonts
    Free Cell Card Game = freecell
    Group Policy Editor = gpedit.msc
    Internet Explorer = iexplore
    Iexpress Wizard = iexpress
    Internet Properties = inetcpl.cpl
    IP Configuration = ipconfig.exe
    iSCSI Initiator = iscsicpl “New”
    Keyboard Properties = control keyboard
    Libraries = explorer or Windows key + E
    Local Security Settings = secpol.msc
    Local Users and Groups = lusrmgr.msc
    Logs You Out Of Windows = logoff
    Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool = msdt “New”
    Microsoft Paint = mspaint.exe
    Mouse Properties = control mouse
    Mouse Properties = main.cpl
    Mobility Center (only on mobile) = mblctr or Windows key + X
    Network Connections = control netconnections
    Network Connections = ncpa.cpl
    Notepad = notepad
    ODBC Data Source Administrator = odbcad32 “New”
    Optional Features Manager = optionalfeatures “New”
    On Screen Keyboard = osk or Windows key + U
    Performance Monitor = perfmon.msc
    Phone and Modem Options = telephon.cpl
    Power Configuration = powercfg.cpl
    Printers and Faxes = control printers
    Printer Migration = PrintBrmUi “New”
    Private Character Editor = eudcedit
    Regional Settings = intl.cpl
    Registry Editor = regedit.exe
    Remote Assistance = msra “New”
    Remote Desktop = mstsc
    Resultant Set of Policy = rsop.msc
    Scheduled Tasks = control schedtasks
    Security Center = wscui.cpl
    Services = services.msc
    Shared Folders/MMC = fsmgmt.msc
    Shuts Down Windows = shutdown
    Snipping Tool = snippingtool “New”
    Sounds and Audio = mmsys.cpl
    Sound Recorder = soundrecorder “New”
    Sound Volume = sndvol “New”
    Spider Solitare Card Game = spider
    SQL Client Configuration = cliconfg
    Stored User Names and Passwords = credwiz “New”
    Sticky Note = StikyNot “New”
    System Configuration Editor = sysedit
    System Configuration Utility = msconfig
    System File Checker Utility = sfc
    System Information = msinfo32
    System Properties = sysdm.cpl or Windows key + Pause/Break
    Task Manager = taskmgr
    Trusted Platform Module = TpmInit “New”
    Utility Manager = utilman
    User Accounts = netplwiz or control userpasswords2
    Windows Activation = slui “New”
    Windows Backup Utility = sdclt “New”
    Windows Fax and Scan = wfs “New”
    Windows Firewall = firewall.cpl
    Windows Firewall with Advanced Security = wf.msc “New”
    Windows Image Acquisition = wiaacmgr “New”
    Windows Media Player = wmplayer
    Windows Magnifier = magnify
    Windows Management Infrastructure = wmimgmt.msc
    Windows Update App Manager = wuapp “New”
    Windows Standalong Update Manager = wusa “New’
    Windows System Security Tool = syskey
    Windows Share Creation Wizard = shrpubw “New”
    Wordpad = write

  • Enable or Disable Screen Savers

    Enable or Disable Screen Savers in Windows 7
    Information
    This article will show you how to enable or disable desktop screen savers from being able to run for all users on the computer.

    You will need to be logged in as an administrator to be able to do this tutorial.
    EXAMPLE:
    Screen Savers Enabled and Disabled

    NOTE:
    When disabled, the Screen Saver Settings window is grayed out.
    Through the Local Group Policy Editor
    1. Open the Local Group Policy Editor.
    2. In the left pane, click on to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Control Panel, and Personalization. (see screenshot below)
    3. In the right pane, right click on Enable screen saver and click on Edit. (see screenshot above)
    4. To Enable Screen Saver
    A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Enabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
    NOTE:
    Not Configured is the default setting.
    B) Go to step 6.
    5. To Disable Changing Screen Saver
    A) Select (dot) Disabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
    6. Click on OK. (see screenshot below)
    7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.
    8. If open, close and reopen the Screen Saver Settings window to apply.

  • Pin Computer to the Taskbar

    How to Pin Computer to the Windows 7 Taskbar
    Information
    This will show you how to pin Computer to the Windows 7 taskbar as a separate icon instead of it being pinned as a Jump list item in the default pinned Window Explorer taskbar icon.

    Note
    When you have both the default Windows Explorer icon to the left and this Computer icon to the right of it, then each time you click on the Computer icon on the taskbar it will open another separate new window of Computer. Clicking on the Windows Explorer icon will only open the one window instance.
    Warning
    To avoid issues with other pinned “explorer” type shortcuts from displaying their opened windows in the thumbnail previews of whatever pinned “explorer” type shortcut is on the farthest left of the taskbar, be sure that the default pinned Windows Explorer taskbar icon is dragged to the left of this pinned Computer icon on the taskbar, and that any other pinned “explorer” type icon is dragged to the right of this Computer icon.
    EXAMPLE: Computer Unpinned and Pinned from the Taskbar
    EXAMPLE: Computer window
    Manually Create the Download Shortcut
    1. If you have not already, then uncheck the default Computer shortcut from the Desktop Icon Settings window.
    2. Right click on a empty space on the desktop and click on New and Shortcut.
    3. Type in the location in bold below and click on the Next button. (See screenshot below)
    %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe shell:MyComputerFolder
    OR
    %windir%\explorer.exe shell:MyComputerFolder
    OR
    C:\Windows\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}
    4. For the name, type Computer and click on the Finish button. (See screenshot below)
    5. Right click on the new Computer shortcut on the desktop and click on Properties.
    6. Under the Shortcut tab, click on the Change Icon button. (See screenshot below)
    7. In the “Look for icons…” line, type in bold below and press enter. (See screenshot below)
    %SystemRoot%\system32\imageres.dll
    8. Select the Computer icon and click on OK. (See screenshot above)
    9. Click on OK. (See screenshot below)
    10. Drag the new Computer shortcut onto the taskbar until you see the Pin to Taskbar pop-up and drop it. (See screenshot below)
    11. Computer is now pinned to the taskbar. (See screenshot below)
    NOTE: 
    If you ever wish to remove the pinned Computer icon from the taskbar, right click on it and click on Unpin this program from the Taskbar.
    12. You can now delete the Computer shortcut on the desktop.

  • Restoring files from previous versions

    Restoring files from previous versions
    You can restore deleted files and folders or restore a file or folder to a previous state.

    To restore a deleted file or folder
    Open Computer by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, and then clicking Computer.
    Navigate to the folder that used to contain the file or folder, right-click it, and then click Restore previous versions. If the folder was at the top level of a drive, for example C:\, right-click the drive, and then click Restore previous versions.
    You’ll see a list of available previous versions of the file or folder. The list will include files saved on a backup (if you are using Windows Backup to back up your files) as well as restore points, if both types are available.
    Note
    To restore a previous version of a file or folder that’s included in a library, right-click the file or folder in the location where it’s saved, rather than in the library.
    For example, to restore a previous version of a picture that’s included in the Pictures library but is stored in the My Pictures folder, right-click the My Pictures folder, and then click Restore previous versions.
    Double-click a previous version of the folder that contains the file or folder you want to restore. (For example, if a file was deleted today, choose a version of the folder from yesterday, which should contain the file.)
    Drag the file or folder that you want to restore to another location, such as your desktop or another folder.
    The version of the file or folder is saved to the location that you selected.
    Tip
    If you don’t remember the exact file or folder name or its location, you can search for it by typing part of the name in the search box in the Documents library.
    To restore a file or folder to a previous state
    1.   Right-click the file or folder, and then click Restore previous versions.
    You’ll see a list of available previous versions of the file or folder. The list will include files saved on a backup (if you’re using Windows Backup to back up your files) as well as restore points, if both types are available.
    2.   Before restoring a previous version of a file or folder, select the previous version, and then click Open to view it to make sure it’s the version you want.
    Note
    You can’t open or copy previous versions of files that were created by Windows Backup, but you can restore them.
    3.   To restore a previous version, select the previous version, and then click Restore.
       
    Warning
    The file or folder replaces the current version on your computer, and the replacement can’t be undone.
       
    Note
    If the Restore button is unavailable, you can’t restore a previous version of the file or folder to its original location. You might be able to open it or save it to a different location.

  • DISPLAY FREQUENTLY USED PROGRAMS IN THE NOTIFICATION AREA

    HOW TO DISPLAY FREQUENTLY USED PROGRAMS IN THE NOTIFICATION AREA

    All of us know, In Windows 7 accessing programs is much easy and you can find them right in the start menu. But it is always good to find something much easier

    In accessing frequently used and favorite programs like VLC Media Player or Internet Explorer, the notification area can be used as a one click point to open those programs
    This articles does not apply to Windows XP or any other version of Windows
    Here’s how:
    Open the application that you would like to have an icon in the notification area
    Click on the Up Arrow in the right bottom corner of the screen. You would see the icon of the application or the external hardware connected to the computer
    Just drag and drop the icon into the task bar
    Kudos!! You have just set your favorite application on the notification area
    To remove the any icon from the notification area, click on the Up arrow and click on “Customize”
    In the Window that opens, choose what you would like to do with the icon of each application like hide icon and notifications etc.

  • Change the Time to Change Password

    How to Change the Time to Warn a User to Change Password Before Expiration
    Information
    If you have password expiration enabled, then this will show you how to change how far in advance (in days) users are warned that their password is about to expire.

    Warning
    You can only do this while logged in as an administrator.
    OPTION ONE
    Through Local Security Policy Manager
    NOTE:
    This option is only available for the Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions.
    1. If you have not already, you must enable password expiration for each user account that you want to have their password expire for that user to be able to get a warning that their password will expire before the maximum password age has been reached.
    2. Open the Local Security Policy editor.
    3. In the left pane, expand Local Policies, and click on Security Options. (see screenshot below)
    4. In the right pane, double click on Interactive logon: Prompt user to change password before expiration. (see screenshot above)
    5. Type in how many days you want Windows 7 to begin prompting users to change their password before it expires, then click on OK. (see screenshot below)
    6. Close the Local Security Policy editor.
    OPTION TWO
    Through Registry Editor
    NOTE:
    This option is available for all Windows 7 editions.
    1. If you have not already, you must enable password expiration for each user account that you want to have their password expire for that user to be able to get a warning that their password will expire before the maximum password age has been reached.
    2. Open the Start Menu, then type regedit in the search box and press enter.
    3. If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes.
    4. In regedit, navigate to the location below: (see screenshot below)
    Code:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
    5. In the right pane of Winlogon, double click on PasswordExpiryWarning. (see screenshot above)
    6. Select (dot) Decimal, then type in how many days you want Windows 7 to begin prompting users to change their password before it expires and click on OK. (see screenshot below)
    7. Close regedit.
    8. Restart the computer to fully apply.

  • Convert a Dynamic Disk to Basic Disk

    How to Convert a Dynamic Disk to a Basic Disk
    Information
    A disk is a separate physical hard drive. This will show you how to convert a dynamic, also known as “software RAID”, disk to a basic disk in Windows Disk Manager or in a command prompt. By default Windows uses Basic disks.
    Basic and dynamic disks both support using MBR and GPT partition (volume) styles.
    For more detailed information on basic and dynamic disks, see: Basic and Dynamic Disks (Windows)
    Warning
    VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ THIS FIRST.
    You must be a administrator to do this in Windows.
    Before you convert a dynamic disk to a basic disk, be sure to backup anything that you do not want to lose on that dynamic disk. Converting the dynamic disk back to a basic disk requires that all dynamic volumes are deleted on the disk first.
    If you disable the Disk Defragmenter service, then you will get the error below when you try to do anything in Disk Management. If you get this error, then make sure that the Disk Defragmenter service is set to only Manual.
    Using Disk Management
    WARNING:  
    Be sure to read the red WARNING box above, and backup any data on the dynamic disk that you wish to keep first. See OPTION FOUR below if you wanted to be able to convert a dynamic disk back to a primary disk without losing the data on it.
    1. Open the Control Panel (All Items view), and click on the Administrative Tools icon, then close the Control Panel window.
    2. Click on Computer Management in Administrative Tools, then close the Administrative Tools window.
    3. If prompted by UAC, click on Yes.
    4. In the left pane under Storage, click on Disk Management.
    5. In the dynamic disk (ex: Disk 1) that you want to convert to a basic disk, right click on each volume on the disk and click on Delete Volume until the whole disk is unallocated space.
    NOTE:
    If prompted, click on Yes to continue deleting the volume(s).
    6. If the disk (ex: Disk 1) that you want to convert to a basic disk is still displayed has being Dynamic (left side under Disk #), then right click on the disk (ex: Disk 1) and click on Convert to Basic Disk if available.
    7. You can also confirm that the disk is a basic disk if it’s displayed has being Basic (left side under Disk #), or if you right click on the disk # and it has Convert to Dynamic Disk instead now. (See screenshot below)
    8. You can now create partitions on the now basic disk if you like.
    9. When done, close Disk Management.

  • Install Themes From Windows 7


    How To Download And Install Themes From Windows Website
    Windows 7 Personalization allows you to change the wallpapers and also the themes. Setting different wallpaper is quite easy and just takes a couple of clicks as we know.
    But how can we change the theme?
    Microsoft Windows has a personalization gallery for users who would like to try different themes.

    Note:
    This article does not apply to Windows XP or Windows Vista
    Here’s how to download and set a new theme:
    Open your internet browser and Visit Windows Personalization Gallery at http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows/downloads/personalize/themes
    Choose from different categories of themes like Animals, Automotive, and Nature etc.
    Just click on the theme you want to set and click on open.

    The theme gets downloaded and gets set automatically. Downloading of these themes is free and is unlimited.

    To change the theme, Right click on the desktop and go to “Personalize”
    You would find the newly installed themes in the list of “My Themes”. Just click on the theme once to set that theme!