The PC tune-up developers reveals that Microsoft’s new operating system, Windows 7, starts up much more slower than Windows Vista and it’s booting speed tends to go slower with time. This statement contradicts the statement made by Microsoft company.
The Los Angeles maker of PC software, iolo Technologies, contradict Microsoft’s claim by remarking that Windows 7 doesn’t boot faster. Corresponds to iolo tests, Windows 7 boots 42% slower than it’s predecessor, the company also reveals the study result on a brand new machine – Windows 7 take one minute, 34 seconds whereas one minute, six seconds is taken by Windows Vista to boot up. It seems that Windows 7 boot faster but iolo measured the startup with a low load on the fully usable computer.
Microsoft stated that they have devoted significant resources to make Windows 7 boot and regain from the sleep and hibernation faster than Vista, after they got severe criticism in 2007 for Windows Vista starting slowly. Other test too resounds like iolo, that reveals that in some cases Windows 7 do boot slower than it’s predecessor. PC World, a sister publication of Computerworld, also measured the new operating system, Windows 7, against Windows Vista and reported that Windows 7 boots 10% slower than Vista in case of 32-bit version and boots 14% faster on 64-bit when compared.
The statement released by iolo also states that the booting time for new operating system tends to degrade over time like windows Vista. After many “commonly based” applications have been installed in Windows 7 box, its startup time increases to two minutes, 34 seconds which is an increase of about 64%. Over the time, Windows 7 will respond much slower. And by the end of two years, the startup time for Windows 7 would increase to 330%.
Perform Administrative task from Start menu.Procedure to add Administrative Tool in Start Menu icon.Windows 7 has built-in Administrative Tools such as system services, manage scheduled tasks, adjust firewall settings, manage hard drive partitions, and many more. If you often access these tools, then its better to add a link to Start Menu for your convenience.
Steps to perform this task:Right-click an empty area of the Windows 7 Taskbar and choose “Properties”.The “Taskbar and Start Menu Properties” multi-tabbed dialog box appears. Click the “Start Menu” tab.Click the “Customize” button.The “Customize Start Menu” dialog box appears. Scroll down to “System administrative tools” and choose from the following radio buttons.Display on the All Programs menuDisplay on the All Programs menu and the Start menu.Don’t display this item (default).Click “OK”Keep your system in inert condition for avoiding any manipulation of your data or settings.
Often it happens on shared system. Someone else may see your files and documents in your absence.Use of AppLocker tool can prevent all this. It blocks other user to access Executables, Windows Installer, Scripts, a specific publisher or path. Do as follows. Hold your Windows key. Type “Gpedit.msc.” Above command will open a window. Visti Computer Navigation> Windows Settings>Security Settings>Application Control Policies>AppLocker. Under AppLocker adjust the optional setting of Executables, Installer and Script.Now, you can remain relaxed at your home away from office.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Eligibility criteria for Upgrading to Windows 7
If you have a computer that is pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista Ultimate, you may be eligible to upgrade to a corresponding edition of Windows 7.
This upgrade option allows end users to get the appropriate Windows 7 edition at a minimum cost or no additional cost if the end user meets program qualifications. Consumers can contact their computer manufacturers directly in order to get complete details on this program.
Note: The Upgrade is not available for the following editions:
* Windows Vista Starter Edition
* Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
* Windows XP (all editions)
Different upgrade media will be required by different platforms (32-bit or 64-bit). The Windows Vista product can only be upgraded to the associated edition of Windows 7. Example: Windows Vista Business edition can only be upgraded to Windows 7 Business edition.
A language version of the qualifying Windows Vista product can only be upgraded to the same language version of the Windows 7 upgrade software.
Upgrading:
To perform an upgrade, you need to insert the Windows 7 installation disc in DVD-ROM while running Windows Vista and choose upgrade option. The setup will then upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7 without losing personal data. It will also move over all your user accounts and personal settings that can be transferred to Windows 7. There are many risks in doing this, such as application incompatibilities, issues with moving files and registry entries. It is still important to backup crucial files that you cannot replace if something should happen.
Here are the Microsoft minimum hardware recommendations for running Windows 7:
* 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor
* 1 GB of system memory
* 16 GB of available disk space
* Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB memory
* DVD-R/W Drive
* Internet access
Note: Other features of Windows 7 may require advanced or additional hardware.
This upgrade option allows end users to get the appropriate Windows 7 edition at a minimum cost or no additional cost if the end user meets program qualifications. Consumers can contact their computer manufacturers directly in order to get complete details on this program.
Note: The Upgrade is not available for the following editions:
* Windows Vista Starter Edition
* Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
* Windows XP (all editions)
Different upgrade media will be required by different platforms (32-bit or 64-bit). The Windows Vista product can only be upgraded to the associated edition of Windows 7. Example: Windows Vista Business edition can only be upgraded to Windows 7 Business edition.
A language version of the qualifying Windows Vista product can only be upgraded to the same language version of the Windows 7 upgrade software.
Upgrading:
To perform an upgrade, you need to insert the Windows 7 installation disc in DVD-ROM while running Windows Vista and choose upgrade option. The setup will then upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7 without losing personal data. It will also move over all your user accounts and personal settings that can be transferred to Windows 7. There are many risks in doing this, such as application incompatibilities, issues with moving files and registry entries. It is still important to backup crucial files that you cannot replace if something should happen.
Here are the Microsoft minimum hardware recommendations for running Windows 7:
* 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor
* 1 GB of system memory
* 16 GB of available disk space
* Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB memory
* DVD-R/W Drive
* Internet access
Note: Other features of Windows 7 may require advanced or additional hardware.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Windows 7 Task Manager Processes
On Windows 7 Task Manager has undergone some major renovations. In this article, we focus on the Processes tab. The Processes tab displays a list of all processes - programs do not protrude - will run on Windows 7. Each program has at least one process, sometimes more. The operating system has several running processes. Background programs also appear here.
A good example of a background program is a struggle against the third-virus. To protect Windows 7 from a variety of threats, the software must be running all the time, the monitoring of programs and access to the network to make sure everything is behaving itself. This is shown as a process in task manager, often a darkly appointed. Task Manager is full of obscure name tasks.
When the computer becomes slow, it is often because too much working, even if you only have one or two programs open on your desktop. Then you have to ask, "Where do these processes and what do you belong to? Do I need them all? What happens if I miss this or that?
In earlier operating systems, this required extensive research. You could try googling the name of the process to try to find out what is and what it does. This often does not show anything useful, or give you a list of possibilities for confusion.
The redesigned Windows 7 changes all that. There is a new column on the Processes tab called Description. In most cases, this contains the name of the program initiator. This shows exactly what each of these processes is doing on the list. It demystifies the list, and can help eliminate the processes that you know are not helpful for you.
A good example of a background program is a struggle against the third-virus. To protect Windows 7 from a variety of threats, the software must be running all the time, the monitoring of programs and access to the network to make sure everything is behaving itself. This is shown as a process in task manager, often a darkly appointed. Task Manager is full of obscure name tasks.
When the computer becomes slow, it is often because too much working, even if you only have one or two programs open on your desktop. Then you have to ask, "Where do these processes and what do you belong to? Do I need them all? What happens if I miss this or that?
In earlier operating systems, this required extensive research. You could try googling the name of the process to try to find out what is and what it does. This often does not show anything useful, or give you a list of possibilities for confusion.
The redesigned Windows 7 changes all that. There is a new column on the Processes tab called Description. In most cases, this contains the name of the program initiator. This shows exactly what each of these processes is doing on the list. It demystifies the list, and can help eliminate the processes that you know are not helpful for you.
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