On renaming a file, folder or shortcut on the Windows 7 desktop, if you find that it disappears, and reappears only after you refresh the desktop, then you might want to check out the reason.
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Recover missing data in Windows 7 with Data Recovery Troubleshooter
We have already blogged about how you can troubleshoot Windows 7 issues natively with the in-built Windows 7 Troubleshooters. In addition to built-in troubleshooting packs, Windows 7 can download new packs as new issues are identified through the Windows Online Troubleshooting Service (WOTS).
Fix: Windows Easy Transfer couldn’t open the file in Windows 7
If when you use Windows Easy Transfer in Windows 7 to restore data from the spanned migration store, you receive the following error message: Windows Easy Transfer couldn’t open the file …
Windows 7 Resets Taskbar to Default When ‘Automatically Log On’ Is Used
Windows 7 customers that are configuring their accounts for automatic login will find that the operating system resents the Taskbar (Superbar) to the default configuration, Microsoft said. The same problem also affects users of Windows Server 2008 R2, according to the Redmond company, but customers that are running either of the two platforms now have a solution available to resolve the issue.
Managing the OS images effectively with DISM in Windows 7
Deployment Image Servicing & Management (DISM) is a new command line tool which was introduced in Windows 7 for deployment. DISM can be used to service a Window image or to prepare a Windows Pre-installation Environment (Windows PE) image.
How to block the Browser Choice Screen in Windows 7
By editing the registry, you can if you wish block the Browser Update Choice, which is offered in the European version of Windows 7.
This a technique applies to all supported copies of Windows 7, Vista & XP and allows users to block the delivery of the browser ballot screen.
How to Make Windows 7 cursor blink faster
Should you feel the need, you can make your Windows 7 cursor blink faster…
To do so, open Control Panel…
How to temporarily disable Startup applications in Windows 7 easily
If for some reasons, you need to only temporarily disable your start-up applications from starting up during boot time, you can do so easily…
How to create & manage a Striped Volume in Windows 7
In Windows, a Striped Volume is a volume, which uses the free space from more than one physical hard disk to create a bigger volume. Unlike the regular spanned volume, a striped volume writes across all other volumes in in small blocks, distributing the load across the disks in the volume. The portions of disk [...]
How to replace default Windows 7 Recovery Environment in Diagnostic and Recovery Toolset
This guide described how to create ERD ISO image by using Diagnostic and Recovery Toolset and then replacing the default Windows RE boot image with DaRT boot image on Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2.
How to install & customize Windows 7 Cursors
Windows 7 has a fine set of default aero cursor set or mouse pointers. But if you feel like a change and would like to replace them with a customized set, you can do so easily.
Troubleshooting the Windows 7 Troubleshooters
While the very efficient & effective in-built Windows 7 Troubleshooters are meant to make your life easy, what if they themselves refuse to work properly, some day, for some reason!?
Well, here are a few general steps you may want to try out to troubleshoot the Windows 7 Troubleshooters.
Which folders can be added to the Windows 7 library?
In Windows 7, you can include folders in a library from many different locations, such as your computer’s C drive, an external hard drive, or a network. The primary requirement for a new library location is that the content in that location is indexed or is able to be added to the Windows Search index.
How to Get DreamScene for Windows 7
Those of you who missed the DreamScene feature of Windows Vista Ultimate, in Windows 7, can now add it easily to Windows 7.
Download and install this freeware app. This one, is the final and complete implementation of Windows Vista Ultimate Extras’ DreamScene for Windows 7.