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How to troubleshoot a problem in Windows 7

July 19, 2012 – 10:04 am

Troubleshooting is an option in Windows that allows you to let the computer system identify what is causing trouble when any particular part of the computer is not working. You can troubleshoot programs, network and internet, hardware and sound, appearance, and system & security. You can begin troubleshooting by selecting which function you want to troubleshoot, such as a printer. In this tutorial we have shown that since the printer is not connected, the troubleshooter will show this as the reason.
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn How to troubleshoot a problem in Windows 7.


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How to track actions with Problem Steps Recorder in Windows 7

July 19, 2012 – 10:04 am

The Problem Steps Recorder is meant to make detailed recordings of any problem. The user can choose to add detailed comments in the steps. The program helps in communicating the problem that a user is facing while showing the detailed analysis of the user regarding the problem.
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn How to track actions with Problem Steps Recorder in Windows 7.


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How to take screenshots with the Snipping tool in Windows 7

July 19, 2012 – 10:04 am

The snipping tool helps in saving the screenshots of the desktop and different options that are being used on the computer. It is extremely helpful in making of picture stories and directional illustrations. You can mark and make changes to the snipped image and then save it as a jpeg which is a lighter option in images.
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn How to take screenshots with the Snipping tool in Windows 7.


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How to select multiple files with checkboxes in Windows 7

July 17, 2012 – 10:50 am

Selecting multiple files has been done by holding the Ctrl Key and selecting files, since a very long time. This shortcut was flawed as it would require the Ctrl Key to be pressed throughout, which was fraught with human error. This issue has been addressed by providing the option to have multiple files selected by clicking on their respective checkboxes.
This setting can simply be enabled by making a small change in the Folder’s options.
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn How to select multiple files with checkboxes in Windows 7.


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How to remove the search history from Windows Explorer

July 17, 2012 – 10:24 am

To make it more convenient for users in Windows 7, relevant search results from the search history are listed when one clicks on the search field or types a few letters in it. Search history is a list of searches made by users in the past that Windows 7 has stored. If you wish to turn off the option, you can easily do so from the Windows Components settings. To revert back to previous settings, you can again turn on the display of search history in Windows Explorer.
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn How to remove the search history from Windows Explorer in Windows 7.


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How to preview files in Windows Explorer in windows 7

July 17, 2012 – 10:23 am

When attaching a file to an email or moving files between folders, it is a rather tedious task to open each file to check whether it is the relevant one. The files can be preview in the Windows Explorer indiscriminent of being images, music or documents. Only a simple few keys are to be pressed for the review.
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn How to preview files in Windows Explorer in Windows 7.


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How to perform spell check on PowerPoint presentation

July 17, 2012 – 10:20 am

PowerPoint presentations are an effective way when presenting a proposal or a business plan. When preparing a PowerPoint presentation, keep in mind that your presentation needs concise and to the point. Furthermore, it is important there are no spelling errors of any kind. Once you have entered the relevant text and added the essential charts to support your data, check the grammar and spellings to find out if there are any mistakes.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to perform spell check on PowerPoint presentation.


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How to organize and email photos directly from Windows Explorer

July 17, 2012 – 10:18 am

Windows Explorer has many functions to help you organize and manage your photos or pictures. You can easily move pictures to the Picture Library where they can be shared with other user accounts. The pictures can be organized by Month, Ratings, Tags etc to help in sorting them into relevant categories. Tags can be assigned to pictures to put them in the relevant category as mentioned earlier. Image files can also be emailed directly from the Windows Explorer by right clicking on the file to open the menu and moving the cursor over the Send to option. Thus it is very easy to organize files in the Windows Explorer.
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn How to organize and email photos directly from Windows Explorer.


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How to modify hibernation settings in Windows 7

July 17, 2012 – 10:17 am

The option for the computer to hibernate is to save battery power and lengthen battery life. However, hibernation requires memory space so that it may retrieve files you were working on before the computer went on hibernation. Hibernation or sleep mode basically means that the computer is asleep.
Hibernation is enabled as per the settings you have set in terms of the duration after which the computer hibernates. You can also enable or disable hibernation completely.
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn How to modify hibernation settings in Windows 7.


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How to Index file types for faster searches in Windows 7

July 12, 2012 – 9:18 am

Files are indexed to keep a track of all existing files in the system. It helps in making searches faster and can be helpful in that respect. You can makes changes to Indexing Options by accessing the Control Panel, changes can be made in terms of addition/removal of file formats being indexed or even those in terms of the Locations being indexed.
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn How to Index file types for faster searches in Windows 7.


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