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  • Prevent Access to Registry Editor

    Registry is a place where we can edit all the settings on the system including adding the Administrator Account in the log in page. It is a very important tool to make changes to the system be it XP, Vista or windows7.
    Step 1: Open the Group Policy Editor by typing gpedit.msc in the search box or in the Run command

    Step 2: It will open the Local Group Policy Editor

    Step 3: Expand the User Configuration and Administrative Template
    Step 4: Select System and double click on the option prevent access to Registry editing tools
    Step 5: It will open a window like this

    Step 6: Select Enable option and click on Ok to select disable it.
    Step 7: If you want to Enable registry Editor we need to Select Disable option again to re enable it.
    This can be used in windows Xp computer as well.

  • How to Fix the Open Application Toolbar and Context Menu Icon in Windows 7



    Information
    This will show you how to fix the Open application toolbar and context menu icon in Windows Explorer to the correct icon in Windows 7.
    EXAMPLE:
    Open application Toolbar and Context Menu icon
    NOTE:
    This is before and after you fix the icon when you have an application file selected in Windows Explorer.

    Here’s How:
    Through Registry Editor
    1. Open the Start Menu.
    2. In the search box, type regedit and press Enter. (See screenshot below)
    3. In regedit, go to: (See screenshot below step 4)
    HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open
    4. In the right pane, right click on a empty space and click on New and String Value. (See screenshot below)
    5. Type Icon and press enter. (See screenshot below)
    6. In the right pane, right click on Icon and click on Modify. (See screenshot below)
    7. Type Imageres.dll,-15 and click on OK. (See screenshot below)
    NOTE: If you like, you could also enter the full path of a icon (.ico file) that you would like to use instead.
    8. Regedit will now look like this. (See screenshot below)
    9. Close regedit.
    10. If you have not already, close and reopen all Windows Explorer windows to apply.

  • How to Hide or Show Previous Versions of Files from File Shares


    Information
    Previous Versions are either copies of files and folders created by Windows Backup when you back up your files, or copies of files and folders that Windows automatically saves as part of a restore point.
    This will show you how to hide or show Previous Versions of files that come from on-disk restore points on file shares for all users in Windows 7 and Vista. Previous Versions from a normal restore point not part of a file share will still be available.

    EXAMPLE:
    Previous Versions Locations
    Here’s How:
    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, Windows Components, Windows Explorer, and Previous Versions. (see screenshot below)
     
    3. In the right pane, right click on Hide previous versions lists for remote files and click on Edit. (see screenshot above)
    4. To Show Previous Versions from on-disk Restore Points on the File Share
    A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
    NOTE:
    Not Configured is the default setting.
    B) Go to step 6.
    5. To Hide Previous Versions from on-disk Restore Points on the File Share
    A) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
    6. Click on OK. (see screenshot below)
    7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.

  • How to Delete Fonts in Windows 7

    Information
    A font is a collection of numbers, symbols, and characters. A font describes a certain typeface, along with other qualities, such as size, spacing, and pitch. This will show you how to delete fonts of your choice that are installed in Windows 7.
    For a list of all default fonts that come supplied with Windows 7, see: Fonts supplied with Windows 7

    Warning
    You do not want to delete a font that is being used by Windows 7. Typically the fonts that are not in use and safe to delete are the default fonts set to Hide in the Details Pane, and the fonts installed by you.
    EXAMPLE:
    Default Fonts in Windows 7
    NOTE:
    This was from a English Windows 7 Ultimate with Office installed to compare with your fonts to help know which ones are the default ones.

    OPTION ONE
    To Delete Fonts in the Fonts Folder
    1. Open the Control Panel (All items View).
    2. Click on the Fonts icon.
    3. Select a individual font or font family that you want to delete. (See screenshots below)
    TIP:
    To select more than one font at a time, press and hold down the Ctrl key while you click on each font.
    NOTE:
    A individual font only has a single page on it’s icon. A font family has more than one page stacked on it’s icon. It means that it has more individual fonts included in that font family. If you wanted to only delete a individual font in the font family, you will need to click on the font family to see the individual fonts inside the font family first.
    4. Click on the Delete button on the toolbar. (See screenshots above)
    NOTE: 
    You can also right click on the font and click on Delete. If delete a font family, then it will delete all of the individual fonts in the font family as well.
    5. Click on Yes to confrim the deletion. (See screenshots below)
    NOTE: 
    The left screenshot is for a individual font, and the right screenshot is for a font family.
    OPTION TWO
    To Manually Delete Fonts Using Registry Editor
    1. Open the Start Menu, then type regedit in the search box and press enter.
    2. If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes (if in adminsitrator account) or type in the administrator’s password (if in standard account).
    3. In regedit, navigate to the location below. (see screenshot below)
    Code:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Fonts
    4. In the right pane of Fonts, right click on the font name that you want to delete and click on Delete.
    5. Click on Yes to approve the deletion.
    6. If you have 64-bit Windows 7 Installed
    Note
    To also delete the font as well in 64-bit Windows 7, you will also need to do this step.
    If you have a 32-bit Windows 7 installed, then skip this step since doing steps 1 to 5 will delete the font in it.
    A) In regedit, navigate to the location below. (see screenshot below)
    Code:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Fonts
    B) Repeat steps 4 and 5.
    7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 for any other font you want to delete
    8. When finished, restart the computer to apply.

  • How to Add or Remove the "Location" Tab in Region and Language

    Information
    This article will show you how to add or remove the Location tab in Region and Language for all users to be able to see or not the option to change their default geographical location (GeoID) in Vista and Windows 7.

    WARNING:
    You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do this tutorial.
    EXAMPLE:
    Region and Language “Location” Tab Added and Removed

    Here’s How:
    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 Regional and Language Options. (see screenshot below)
    3. In the right pane, right click on Hide the geographic location option and click on Edit. (see screenshot above)
    4. To Add/Restore “Location” Tab in Region and Language
    A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
    NOTE:
    Not Configured is the default setting.
    B) Go to step 6.
    5. To Remove “Location” Tab in Region and Language
    A) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
    6. Click on OK. (see screenshot below)
    7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.

  • How to Enable or Disable Recent Items in Windows 7

    Information
    Recent Items is a list of your recently used files on the right side of the Start Menu, Taskbar Windows Explorer icon link, in the Navigation Pane Recent Places, and in Jump Lists.
    This article will show you how to enable or disable all users on the computer the ability to turn on Recent Items in Windows 7 and Vista.

    EXAMPLE:
    Recent Items Enabled and Disable in Start Menu
    NOTE:
    When disabled, you will notice the Store and display recently opened items in the Start Menu and taskbar option is grayed out it Start Menu Properties.
    OPTION ONE
    Through a Registry
    To Enable Recent items:
    Copy the following codes into a note pad and save the file as “Enable recent items.reg”
    Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
    “NoRecentDocsHistory”=-
    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
    “NoRecentDocsHistory”=-
    Double click the notepad file and you are done.
    To Disable Recent items:
    Copy the following codes into a note pad and save the file as “Disable recent items.reg”
    Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
    “NoRecentDocsHistory”=dword:00000001
    Double click the notepad file and you are done.
    OPTION TWO
    Through the Local Group Policy Editor
    1. Open the Local Group Policy Editor.
    2. In the left pane, click on the arrow to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, then click on Start Menu and Taskbar. (See screenshot below)
    3. In the right pane, right click on Do not keep history of recently opened documents and click on Edit. (see screenshot above)
    4. To Enable Recent Items
    A) Select (dot) Not Configured or Disabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
    B) Go to step 6.
    5. To Disable Recent Items
    A) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
    6. Click on OK. (see screenshot below)
    7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor. (see screenshot below step 2)

  • How to Find the IP Address of Your Computer in Windows 7

    Information
    This article will show you how to find out what the Internet Protocol address (IP address) is for your computer. A IP address identifies a computer that is connected to the Internet or a network by a unique number. Currently this will usually be a Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) number that consists of four groups of numbers separated by periods, for example 192.200.44.69 (not a real one).

    OPTION ONE
    To Find IP Address Using Network Connnections Details
    1. Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click on the Network and Sharing Center icon.
    2. In the left pane, click on the Change adapter settings link. (see screenshot below)
    3. Right click on the network connection (network adapter or NIC) that you want to see the IP address of, and click on Status. (see screenshot below)
    4. Click on the Details button. (see screenshot below)
    5. To the right of IPv4 Address (Property), you will see the IP address (Value) for the selected network connection (network adapter or NIC). (see screenshot below)
    6. When done, click on Close (steps 4 and 5) twice and close the Network Connections window (step 3).
    OPTION TWO
    To Find IP Address Using “ipconfig /all” Command
    1. Open a command prompt.
    2. In the command prompt, type ipconfig /all and press enter. (see screenshot below step 3)
    3. Scroll down to the listed network adapter or NIC that you want to see the IP address of. You will see the IP address listed to the right of IPv4 Address. (see screenshot below)
    4. When done, you can close the command prompt window.

  • How to Change the Background Image in Windows 7 WMP12

    Information
    This tutorial will show you how to change the default background image in Windows Media Player that is shown in Library mode.

    Warning
    This tutorial involves hacking the registry, while this hack is safe, you must follow the instructions carefully.
    Here’s How:
    1) Run regedit by going to start menu and entering regedit in the search bar,
    2) Navigate to the following registry key:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\Preferences
    3) Double click on the LibraryBackgroundImage key name and a dialog box will appear asking for a value. The value to be entered is from 0 to 6. Restart WMP each time you change the key value.
    NOTE:

    Below are screenshots of the various backgrounds.

  • How to Join or Unjoin the Windows 7 Customer Experience Improvement Program

    Information
    The Windows CustomerExperience Improvement Program helps Microsoft improve Windows. Without interrupting you, it collects information about your computer hardware and how you use Window. The program periodically downloads a file to collect information about problems you might have with Windows. The information collected is not used to identify or contact you.
    Windows 7 PrivacyStatement – Microsoft Windows

    This will show you how to join or unjoin the Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP) in Windows 7.
    Here’s How:
    1. Open the Start Menu, then copy and paste Change Customer Experience Improvement Program in the search box and press enter.
    A) Go to step 3 or 4.
    OR
    2. Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click on the Action Center icon.
    A) Click on the Change Action Center Settings link in the left pane. (see screenshot below)
    B) Click on the Change Customer Experience Improvement Program link. (see screenshot below)
    C) Close the Change Action Center Settings window. (see screenshot below step 2A)
    3. To Join the Customer Experience Improvement Program
    A) Select (dot) Yes, I want to participate in the program, and click on the Save Changes button. (see screenshot below)
    NOTE:
    This is the default setting.
    4. To Unjoin the Customer Experience Improvement Program
    A) Select (dot) No, I don’t want to participate in the program, and click on the Save Changes button. (see screenshot above)
    5. If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes (if administrator) or type in the administrator’s password (if standard user).

  • How to Join or Unjoin the Windows 7 Help Experience Improvement Program

    Information
    By participating in the Help Experience Improvement Program you can help Microsoft improve the quality and relevance of your online Help experience by allowing data to be collected about how users navigate using online Help, typing search queries, clicking links to Help topics, clicking links to Web sites, and so on. The information collected is not used to identify or contact you.

    Windows 7 PrivacyStatement – Microsoft Windows

    This will show you how to join or un join the Help Experience Improvement Program in Windows 7.
    Here’s How:
    1. Open the Start Menu and click on the Help and Support button on the right dark side.
    A) Go to step 4.
    OR
    2. Open the Start Menu, then copy and paste Help and Support in the search box and press enter.
    A) Go to step 4.
    OR
    3. While in Windows Explorer, click on the Help and Support  toolbar icon at the upper right corner.
    4. In the Windows Help and Support window, click on Options and Settings. (see screenshot below)
    5. Check the Improve my search results by using online Help box. (see screenshot below)
    NOTE: 
     The option in steps 6 and 7 will be grayed out unless you check this option.
    6. To Join the Help Experience Improvement Program
    A) Check the Join the Help Experience Improvement program box. (see screenshot above)
    NOTE:  
    This is the default setting.
    B) Go to step 8.
    7. To Unjoin the Help Experience Improvement Program
    A) Uncheck the Join the Help Experience Improvement program box. (see screenshot below step 5)
    8. If you did not want the option in step 5 to remain checked, then uncheck it. (see screenshot below step 5)
    9. Click on OK. (see screenshot below step 5)
    10. Close the Windows Help and Support window. (see screenshot below step 4)