The release of Microsoft’s newest operating system sent thousands of people in craze. Excited over this latest operating system, everyone using it right now is giving their thumbs up in approval of the system. They found Windows 7 to be a better and an intelligent version of its predecessor, Windows Vista. But just like any system and technology, users can further enhance their experience with these Windows 7 quick tweaks. First, to maintain the speed of performance that this operating system is known for and admired over its predecessor, users have to install a good registry cleaner that will maintain the good health condition of the registry of their hardware. This is one of the Windows 7 tweaks that they will appreciate especially when speed and performance are two things that matter most to every user. When users install a good registry cleaner, they can be assured that the speed and performance of their hardware is never compromised even if they find the need to install and uninstall programs in their hardware. It also prevents their hardware from running slowly, freezing up, or crashing. Most users especially when they are presented with first time technology would love to tinker with this newest operating system and explore Windows 7 tweaks. Others do some minor tweaks while the adventurous ones would go to the extent of doing major tweaks. Apart from the registry cleaner that has become part of the essentials, those who are for maximum speed and performance will find one of these Windows 7 tweaks most useful, that is disabling the search function. You will see that when you disable the search function, your hardware considerable runs faster. Most users will have not much need for this function especially those who are maintaining their files organized. Users can also do Windows 7 tweaks using the built-in tools Microsoft has provided. For instance, users can change their windows log-on screen, unlock themes, enable quick launch bar, enabling the best performance, disabling system restore and UAC, using ready boost from your portable device like flash drive or USB as a memory cache, and more. Where it concerns speed and performance, here are some useful tweaks users may want to consider. Users...
Read MoreEveryone is dishing out favorable reviews about Windows 7, the latest operating system released by Microsoft. This is not surprising when its predecessor Windows Vista has failed to live up to the expectations of the computing world most especially the tech geeks. But no matter how better or improved Windows 7 is, chances are some people may encounter glitches along the way and say Windows 7 has problems, minor as they are. When people say Windows 7 has problems, it is more likely that they are referring to any of these two common problems not just with Windows 7 but with earlier versions and other operating systems as well: speed and performance. Here’s what to do to help when Windows 7 has problems: To maintain the speed of your operating system, use the built-in utility tool that came with it like disk cleaner and disk defragmenter. They may sound too basic but most of the problems users encounter with their operating system is resolvable with basic tools. Disk cleaner is a tool that allows users to delete unnecessary files from their system. It is a simple yet powerful built-in tool that frees the hardware from junks and thereby increasing disk space, speed, and performance. Disk defragmenter is a Windows utility tool that increases access speed of one’s hardware by rearranging the files for easy access. It also improves the start-up speed of the hardware. Defragmenting the disk is also an effective maintenance tool to prevent system crashes and freezes. Drivers need to be updated from time to time. The problem with outdated drivers is that: (1) they may contain errors that have been resolved with the new drivers; (2) they may no longer be compatible with certain features of the device; and (3) they may interfere with the performance of the users’ hardware. While updating drivers can be tedious and time consuming, users can find utility software programs online that automates the process. The operating system is also dependent on the information contained in the registry. The registry is a database where all information needed by your operating system is stored. If the registry is corrupted, it causes errors and significant slowing down of your hardware. To maintain maximum...
Read MoreMicrosoft has released its new version of operating system (OS) known as windows, the sizzling-hot windows 7. It was made available in general retail last October 22, 2009, and it was an astonishing success, beating even Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as the biggest-grossing pre-order product of all time. Many reviews soon came into the web blogging windows7 favorably. But we can still ask this question: Is windows7 any good? To answer this question, we need to compare it with the previous versions of windows. The earliest proven stable version of windows is windows xp, which came into the scene last 2003. Judging this new OS, it is quite better compared to the DOS-built windows 90 series. However, it was recently discovered that windows xp do have major security flaws enabling hackers and crackers to loot valuable information from the computer. With these, the company started to develop a new version that would settle the security issues (and other minor software issues) – windows vista. Windows vista at first grabbed public attention, but as people discover the extravagant hardware requirements of the new OS and incompatibility issues with third-party manufacturers, they started to bring their thumbs down. But despite this, it was later revealed (by software nerds) that indeed, windows vista is superior compared to windows xp in terms of performance and productivity. And many people really bought the idea, as the number of windows vista users exceeded that of windows xp. Many people believe that the newest version, windows7, is another “new” OS that would replace windows vista. But as a matter of fact, windows7 was intended as an upgrade to windows vista. And if one would dissect it, he or she will learn that some of the features initially bundled with windows vista are no longer present in windows7. Is windows7 any good? Well, we can at least answer that question in terms of performance and efficiency. According to software testing sites, windows7 beat windows xp and vista in terms of start up and shut down speed. The same is true in terms of document loading and handling. However, it was found that windows7 failed to beat windows xp in terms of video editing efficiency, with...
Read MoreMicrosoft’s latest operating system is definitely a big improvement on its predecessor- introducing Windows 7 and the big improvements. With the power-packed features of this latest operating system from Microsoft, it can be said that what Windows Vista is not, Windows 7 is. Officially launched in the market last week of October, Windows 7 operating system has gotten countless warm reviews from users and critiques alike. Microsoft has a winning system in Windows 7 considering Windows 7 big improvements over Windows Vista, its predecessor. What is best about Windows 7 is its enhanced user experience. Microsoft has taken into consideration all aspects relative to enhancing user experience and translates it into the power-packed features of Windows 7. Windows 7 User Interface Beginning with the user interface, Windows 7 has an improved taskbar where the icons can easily be rearranged according to the user’s preference. Icons have also replaced text description to make it visual and easy for users to identify. Unlike the previous systems, these icons will remain in place and will not get mixed-up the moment the user restarts the computer. Microsoft has also introduced the Windows 7 snap feature where users who multitask will find it easy to open and manage two windows at the same time. User can just drag one window either to the left or the right edge of the screen where said window automatically resizes to about 50% of the screen. This makes it convenient for the user to manage two open windows at the same time. Improved Performance Windows 7 has effectively addressed one of the big issues hounding Windows Vista that is performance speed. The improved performance of Windows 7 is one of its most admired features. The user does not have to impatiently wait for the applications to load, or to respond to requests. Loading of application as well as responding to user’s requests is definitely much faster in Windows 7 than Windows Vista. The user does not also get the feeling that his computer is freezing that usually what one gets with Windows Vista. Another thing with Windows 7 that greatly enhances user experience is its ability to adjust the permission settings. This means that depending on one’s adjustment,...
Read MoreIs that a new game? No, definitely. It is just a shortcut for vista versus windows 7. But in order to have fun, we can have a betting game out of this. So ready for our game, vista ver windows 7 ? Bet all you have here! Windows vista, let us call it simply as vista, is an operating system (OS) by Microsoft, the successor of Windows xp. On the other hand, Windows 7, or simply w7, is the so-called “successor of vista”. Let us clarify this thing. According to Microsoft, w7 is actually a direct upgrade OS for vista. But since one can do a clean install to have w7, it was considered as a new and separate OS under the name Windows. Vista debuted in 2006 as a full replacement to the successful Windows xp line. Vista was packed with rich set of features and comes in a very lucrative graphical user interface. However, users find vista quite annoying, especially in the issue of hardware and software compatibility. Most third-party applications working perfectly in Windows xp, became non-sense pieces of codes in vista. Those companies managed to release vista-ready counterparts but still, a large number of incompatible software and hardware are in the market. Another big concern was the full replacement of old hardware that cannot meet the standards set by vista. In other words, using vista implies a whole computer make-over and that translates to double spending. To make things better for vista, windows 7 comes to the rescue. To set vista to rest, w7 was designed to be the future of OS, with superb multi-touch system and handwriting recognition. Also, w7 is better suited to be used in multi-core processors and it supports for the first time, Mac-related raw images and videos plus some applications. Other improvements include faster booting, and support for virtual hard disks. Fine, how about system requirements? Well, it is just what people calls “right timing”. Computer hardware has improved so much for the past years that many of the available desktop and laptop computers are already capable of handling the likes of w7. Today, if someone tells you that w7 requires a CPU with 1 GHz CPU, 2 GB...
Read MoreA lot of people who have upgraded from Vista to Windows 7 are marveling at how simple and fast the process is. This is very unlike the upgrade from Windows XP to Vista that is a little complicated and time consuming. If you are having second thoughts, you can now be rest assured upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 simple and fast. How to Upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7 First, it will help to determine which version of the Windows Vista you are running. If it’s home basic, you may need some few more steps in upgrading as this version does not have an upgrade path. What this means is that you will have to completely install the Windows 7 from start to end. But you will still find that upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 simple and takes only a few minutes more. If you are upgrading from Windows Vista Home Premium, then the upgrade should be a breeze. Since your hardware is already running Vista, there should be hardly any difficulty at all switching to Windows 7. Just use the upgrade path and follow the simple instruction and you’re good to go. Things to Consider When Upgrading from Vista to Windows 7 You may want to check these things when you decide to upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7. Ensure that you have a ready-to-install anti-virus and anti-malware programs into your new system. The upgrade will not automatically include whatever anti-virus and anti-malware you have in your Vista. It is also essential that you do back-up of your files especially the critical ones in case the new system would not recognize the files. Although files and program save for some anti-virus and anti-malware carry to your new system, it is better to be ready with spare when the installation accidentally wipes out some of your files without prior notice. The Advantages of Upgrading from Vista to Windows 7 Aside from upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 simple and fast, there are numerous advantages when you upgrade. Some of these are the following: (1) enhanced speed and performance; (2) fewer permission alerts and warnings that can be extremely annoying at times with Vista; (3) convenient...
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