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  • How to Enable or Disable Aero Shake in Windows 7

    Aero Shake is a shining feature in Windows 7 which allows you to minimize all running windows except the one which you are working on. Maybe you think this feature is unnecessary, and want to disable it, or just want to know how to control Aero Shake function by yourself.

    Information
    This article will show you how to enable or disable Aero Shake for all users in Windows 7 to have open windows from being minimized or restored when the active window is shaken back and forth with the mouse.
    Warning
    NOTE: If Aero is not enabled, then Aero Shake will still not work even when enabled or turned on.
    1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor
    1 GB of system memory(RAM)
    A graphics card with support for DirectX 9 graphics with at least 128 MB of memory.
    The graphics card must support Pixel Shader 2.0 and the Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM).
    The Desktop Window Manager Session Manager and Themes Services need to be set as Started and Automatic.
    You must be have True Color (32 bit) set instead of High Color (16 bit).
    Desktop composition needs to be enabled (checked) in Visual Effects.
    Refresh or update your WEI score.
    Solution:
    Through the Local Group Policy Editor
    1. Click on start menu, type gpedit.msc in the search line then you will see
    2. Click on gpedit to open the Local Group Policy Editor window, and then click on in the left pane to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Desktop, find Turn off Aero Shake window minimizing mouse gesture in the right pane.
    3. Double click Turn off Aero Shake window minimizing mouse gesture  in the right pane.
    Now you should see the setting window.
    4. NOTE: the setting is named with “Turn off”, so read the information in the below right pane.
    Choose Enabled will disable Aero Shake..
    Choose Disabled or Not Configured will turn on Aero Shake.
    Then press OK to save your changes. It’ll immediately work.


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  • How to Turn Windows Defender On or Off in Windows 7

    Information
    This will show you how to turn Windows Defender On or Off in Windows 7. When Windows Defender is on, you will be alerted when spyware and other potentially unwanted software tries to install itself or run on your computer. By default, Windows Defender is turned on in Windows 7.

    Warning
    It’s important to run antispyware software whenever you’re using your computer. Spyware and other potentially unwanted software can try to install itself on your computer any time you connect to the Internet. It can also infect your computer when you install some programs using a CD, DVD, or other removable media. Spyware or potentially unwanted software can also be programmed to run at unexpected times, not just when it’s installed.
    OPTION ONE
    Turn Off Windows Defender
    1. Open the Control Panel (All Items View), and click on the Windows Defender icon.
    2. Click on Tools on the toolbar at the top. (See screenshot below)
    3. Under Settings, click on Options. (See screenshot below)
    4. In the left pane, click on Administrator. (See screenshot below)
    5. Uncheck the Use this program box. (See screenshot below step 4)
    7. Click on the Save button. (See screenshot below step 4)
    8. If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes.
    9. Click on the Close button. (See screenshot below)
    OPTION TWO
    Turn On Windows Defender
    1. Open the Control Panel (All Items View), and click on the Windows Defender icon.
    2. Click on the click here to turn it on link. (See screenshot below)
    NOTE:
    This will take a moment to finish.
    3. When finished, close the Windows Defender window. (See screenshot below step two in OPTION ONE)
    NOTE:
    To help prevent spyware and other potentially unwanted software from running on your computer, it is recommended that you also turn on Windows Defender real-time protection and select all real-time protection options.

  • How to Activate Windows 7 Online


    Information
    Activation is the required process of ensuring that Windows 7 on your computer is genuine and used according to the Microsoft Software License Terms. This tutorial will show you how to activate Windows 7 online with your valid product key number. 
    To activate online, your computer will need an Internet connection.
    Note
    Genuine Windows is a recurring process that checks your product key to ensure it’s being used with the hardware it was paired with during activation. If the product key is found to be non-genuine, or not valid, it’s likely that the product key is either being used on another computer or is counterfeit. For more information about genuine Windows, go to the genuine Windows website for FAQ’s.
    You might have to activate Windows 7 again if:
    You uninstall Windows 7 on one computer and then install it on another. During installation, enter the product key that came with Windows. If automatic activation fails, follow the instructions that walk you through activating Windows by phone. You will have 30 days to activate Windows.
    You make a significant hardware change to your computer, such as upgrading the hard disk and memory at the same time. If a major hardware change requires activating Windows again, you will be notified and will have three days to activate Windows.
    You reformat your hard disk. Reformatting erases your activation status. In this case, you’ll have 30 days to activate Windows again.
    A virus or malware infects your computer and deletes your activation status.
    Warning
    You must activate Windows 7 within the 30 days grace period after installation before it expires. When Windows 7 is activated, you’ll be able to use every feature of Windows 7.
    If you chose to automatically activate Windows when I’m online when you set up your computer, automatic activation begins trying to activate your copy of Windows 7 three days after you log on for the first time. See METHOD ONE below.
    If you install Windows 7 on a second computer, you must buy an additional product key number to activate the second installation to continue using Windows 7 on both computers.
    EXAMPLE: Windows 7 Activated
    OPTION ONE
    Automatically Activate Windows 7
    NOTE:
    This is for when you are doing a clean install or Upgrade install of Windows 7.
    1. When you get to this step during installation below, type in your valid product key number and check the automatically activate Windows when I’m online box.
    NOTE: 
    Automatic activation will now begin trying to activate your copy of Windows 7 three days after you log on for the first time.
    OPTION TWO
    Manually Activate Windows 7
    1. Open the Control Panel (All Items view), and click on the System icon.
    A) Go to step 3.
    OR
    2. Open the Start Menu, and right click on the Computer button and click on Properties. (See screenshot below)
    3. Under the Windows activation section at the bottom, click on the 30 days to activate. Activate Windows now link. (See screenshot below)
    NOTE: If you did METHOD ONE above, then you will see 3 days to activate. Activate Windows now instead.
    4. Select the Activate Windows online now option. (See screenshot below)
    5. If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes.
    6. Type in your valid Windows 7 product key number, and click on the Next button. (See screenshot below)
    NOTE: You will not see this screen if you have entered your product key number during the clean installation or Upgrade installation of Windows 7, or if you did METHOD ONE above.
    7. If successful, click on the Close button. (See screenshot below)
    Note
    If the product key is found to be non-genuine, or not valid, it’s likely that the product key is either being used on another computer or is counterfeit. For more information about genuine Windows, go to the genuine Windows website.
    8. Windows 7 is now activated and genuine. (See screenshot below)
    NOTE: Genuine Windows is a recurring process that checks your product key is being used with the hardware it was paired with during activation.
    Tip
    If online activation fails, then try to activate by phone instead.

  • How to Enable or Disable the Windows 7 Built-in Administrator Account

    Information
    Standard user (Users) – The standard account can help protect your computer by preventing users from making changes that affect everyone who uses the computer, such as deleting files that are required for the computer to work. We recommend creating a standard account for each user. When you are logged on to Windows with a standard account, you can do almost anything that you can do with an administrator account, but if you want to do something that affects other users of the computer, such as installing software or changing security settings, Windows might ask you with a UAC prompt to provide a password for an administrator account.
    The default administrator account that is created during the installation of Windows 7, or setup already for you on a OEM (ex: Dell) computer, will have complete access to the computer and can make any desired changes. To help make the computer more secure, this administrator account may be asked with a UAC prompt to provide their password or confirmation before making changes that affect other users.
    The built-in Administrator account is an account that has full access and permission on the computer, and will not be prompted by UAC.
    This will show you how to enable or disable the built-in Administrator account in Windows 7.
    Note
    By default, the built-in administrator account is named Administrator, and is disabled.
    Warning
    If you enable the built-in Administrator account, it is recommended to create a password for it to help keep it secured.
    OPTION ONE
    Through Local Users and Groups
    NOTE: This option will only be available in the Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions.
    1. Open the Local Users and Groups manager.
    2. In the left pane, click on the Users folder. (See screenshot below step 3)
    3. In the middle pane, right click on Administrator and click on Properties. (See screenshot below)
    4. To Enable the Buit-in Administrator Account
    A) Uncheck the Account is disabled box. (See screenshot below step 6)
    B) Go to step 6.
    5. To Disable the Buit-in Administrator Account
    A) Check the Account is disabled box. (See screenshot below step 6)
    6. Click on OK. (See screenshot below)
    7. Close the Local Users and Groups window. (See screenshot below step 3)
    8. Log off, and you will now see the built-in Administrator account log on icon added (enabled) or removed (disabled) from the log on screen. (See screeenshot below)
    NOTE:
    Click on the Administrator icon to log on to the built-in Administrator account.
    OPTION TWO
    Through a Elevated Command Prompt
    NOTE:
    This option can be used in all editions of Windows 7. If your Windows 7 uses another language than English, then you may need to translate the word administrator partof the commands below to your language to use instead.
    1. Open a elevated command prompt.
    2. To Enable the Hidden Built-In Administrator Account
    A) In the elevated command prompt, type
    net user administrator /active:yes and press Enter. (See screenshot below)
    B) Go to step 4.
    3. To Disable the Hidden Built-In Administrator Account
    A) In the elevated command prompt, type
    net user administrator /active:no and press Enter. (See screenshot below)
    4. Close the elevated command prompt.
    5. Log off, and you will now see the built-in Administrator account log on icon added (enabled) or removed (disabled) from the log on screen. (See screeenshot below)
    NOTE:
    Click on the Administrator icon to log on to the built-in Administrator account.
    OPTION THREE
    Through Local Security Policy
    NOTE:
    This option will only be available in the Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions.
    1. Open the Local Security Policy editor.
    2. In the left pane, expand Local Policies, and click on Security Options. (See screenshot below)
    3. In the right pane, right click on Accounts: Administrator account status and click on Properties. (See screenshot above)
    4. To Enable the Hidden Built-In Administrator Account
    A) Select (dot) Enabled. (See screenshot below step 6)
    B) Go to step 6.
    5. To Disable the Hidden Built-In Administrator Account
    A) Select (dot) Disabled. (See screenshot below step 6)
    6. Click on OK. (See screenshot below)
    7. Close the Local Security Policy window. (See screenshot below step 2)
    8. Log off, and you will now see the built-in Administrator account log on icon added (enabled) or removed (disabled) from the log on screen. (See screeenshot below)
    NOTE:
    Click on the Administrator icon to log on to the built-in Administrator account.