Turn on Military Time in Windows 7
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Turn on Military Time in Windows 7
It’s very easy to turn on the military time Windows 7 or even Vista, but the setting isn’t in an obvious place, so you probably did not find it.
To change this setting, we will need to get to the Regional and Language Options screen. The easiest way to do so is just enter intl.cpl into the Start menu search box and hit enter. Otherwise, type region into the Control Panel.
July 13th, 2010
Parental Controls in Windows 7
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Windows 7 Parental Controls
Parental Controls feature in Windows 7 is a valuable tool for controlling the amount of time your children spend on the computer and the programs they’re using. We will take a look on how to use Parental Controls in Windows 7.
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Parental Controls in Windows 7:
Open the Start Menu and type parental controls into the Search box and hit Enter to access Parental Controls.
You may also open Control Panel and click on Parental Controls.
When in Parental Controls panel, click on the child’s account that you want to set up.
Using ClearType Tuner in Windows 7
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Using ClearType Tuner in Windows 7
In XP there was an important Power toy created to enable ClearType for users of LCD screens. Now it’s standard in Windows 7, but you may not know about it. So let’s take a look.
Access Clear Type in Windows 7
Click the Start Menu and type “cleartype” into the search box and press Enter.
By default, it should be enabled, but if not just check the box to enable it.
Windows Explorer Startup Folder in Windows 7
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While opening Windows Explorer from the Taskbar in Windows 7, it defaults to the Libraries view. We will take a look at changing the target path to allow you to customize which location opens by default.
When clicking the Windows Explorer icon on the Windows 7 Taskbar, it’s set to open to the Libraries view by default. You might not use the Libraries feature, or want to set it to a different location that is more commonly used.
conhost.exe – What is it?
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What is conhost.exe
Your probably wondering.. what is this conhost.exe process doing in Task Manager, and why it’s running on your shiny new Windows 7 PC. Here you will find the answer.
What it is:
The conhost.exe process fixes a fundamental problem in the way previous versions of Windows handled console windows, which broke drag & drop in Vista.
It’s a completely legitimate executable as long as it’s running from the system32 folder, and is signed by Microsoft. Scanning your computer for viruses is never a bad idea, though.
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So why do you need it?
Sometimes, there’s a problem with the way the console process works on previous versions of Windows they are all hosted under the csrss.exe service. This process runs as a system privileged account.
If you take a look at the command prompt on Windows XP, you’ll probably notice that the window doesn’t use the active theme at all. This is because the CSRSS process doesn’t have the ability to be themed.
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Remove Lock from a Folder in Windows 7
Want to change folder sharing or security options? Then you probably seen a lock icon on a folder. Here you will learn how to get rid of that icon.
Windows 7 lock icon indicates that the file or folder can only be accessed by you, and not any other user on your computer. If this is desired, then the lock icon is a good way to ensure that those settings are in place. If this isn’t your intention, then it’s an eyesore.
To remove the lock icon, you have to change the security settings on the folder to allow the Users group to, at the very least, read from the folder.
Right click on the folder with the lock icon and select Properties. Switch to the Security tab, and then press the Edit… button.
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How to Add Extra Clocks in Windows 7
Windows 7 includes an enhancement to the system clock that lets you display 2 additional clocks when you hover your mouse over the system clock.
Adding these additional clocks is extremely easy. First right-click on the clock in the system tray, and choose Adjust Date/Time:
Turn Off Windows Explorer Click Sounds in Windows 7
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How to Turn Off Windows Explorer Click Sounds in Windows 7.
The Windows Explorer click sounds are enough to drive you crazy after a while. You’d think that the configuration option to turn them off would be a checkbox saying “Stop Annoying Me”, but that’s just not the case.
To open up the sounds configuration panel quickly, just type in mmsys.cpl into the start menu search box, and hit enter. You could also go to the Sounds and Audio devices in Control Panel, or even type Sound into the search box.
Click the Sounds tab and then browse down in the list to “Start Navigation”
You’ll see that the dropdown box has “Windows Navigation Start.wav” selected. Change this to (None) at the top of the list. Hit OK and your annoyance is over with.
Turn on Remote Desktop in Windows 7
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Remote Desktop is disabled by default in Windows 7 or Vista, but it’s easy enough to turn it back on. If you need to access your Vista PC from another box, it’s an essential thing to turn on.
Note: Remote desktop is only included in the Professional, Business, or Ultimate versions of Windows. Home editions do not have remote desktop. This should work for both Windows 7 and Vista.
To get to the configuration page, you can either right-click the Computer icon and choose properties, or you can type in system into the start menu search box, and then find the entry for System.
Disable System Restore in Windows 7
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If you need a way to save some hard drive space one trick is to disable system restore in Windows 7. We like to share all options on how to take control of your operating system, so for readers living on the edge this tip is for you.
Note: Keep in mind Windows 7 is just being released and there could be bugs, crashes, etc.. and you won’t be able to restore your system if disaster strikes!
Disable System Restore
Now with all that being said.. Open Control Panel, switch to all items view and click on System. In the next window click on the System Protection link.
