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How to Install Office 2013 on Windows 7

In this tutorial you are going to learn how to install office 2013 on windows 7.


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How to Delete Folder from Command Prompt in Windows 7

In this tutorial you will learn how to permanently delete folders using basic commands. This can be helpful in such cases when you are not able to delete a folder or directory normally.
In this tutorial, we will show you how to delete a folder from command prompt. It must be noted that if you delete a directory using this method, the directory will be permanently deleted and not sent to the recycling bin. From the folder itself to all the contents that it contains, everything will be permanently deleted. It is always recommended to keep a backup first.


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How to Show File Extensions in Windows 7 in Registry Editor

File extensions are unique patterns of alphanumeric characters which are present at the very end of every file name. These unique patterns basically determine which program should be used to open up the file. In windows 7, by default the file extensions are not displayed. You can configure and personalize the operating system quite easily.
You can show file extensions in two ways. The first method is by using the Registry Editor and the second is via Folder Options.
Follow the step by step guide below and learn how to show file extensions in windows 7.


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How to make Windows 8 look like Windows 7

This tutorial will show you a simple step for making Windows 8 look more like Windows 7


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How to Disable Thumbnail Preview in Windows 7

Having a lot of thumbnails on the Windows Explorer window tends to slow down a computer sometimes even freezing the computer. Disabling thumbnail previews can boost Windows performance considerably.
Here are three options that would help you in disabling thumbnail previews.


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How to Disable Recent Items in Windows 7

In this tutorial, we will show you how to disable recent items in Windows 7. The Recent Items folder allows you to find documents and files you used recently. Whatever directory you access, a shortcut of it is stored in the recent items. While this may be a useful option when you want to quickly access your recently opened documents on your text editor it could pose a privacy hazard if someone else gets to see what files have you accessed lately. For people who don’t want prying eyes seeing what they have been up to on the computer, recent items feature can be disabled.


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How to Change Admin Password in Windows 7

In this tutorial, we will show you how to change the admin password. Leaving the computer without a password could spell disaster for you especially if you have sensitive data. People who don’t make setting up passwords are most prone to data theft. Fortunately, strong admin passwords can be set on your desktop in a few simple steps.
Follow the step by step guide below and learn how to change admin password.


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How to Change Network Name in Windows 7

Once you are done with setting up a wireless network, you must have been prompted to give the new network a name. If you skipped that step, the wireless network is automatically given a generic name. You can go ahead and personalize your computer a bit more by changing the name of the wireless network.
Follow the step by step tutorial and learn how to change the network name.


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How to Create a Network Bridge in Windows 7

A network bridge can either be software or hardware with the help of which you can connect to various networks and communicate with them effectively. In windows 7, you can create only one Network Bridge. With that said, one network bridge alone can handle multiple connections at the same time.
In this tutorial, we will show you how to create a network bridge. First of all, you should never try to make a bridge between a network connection and an internet connection. That is because, it will create an unprotected link which will make your network accessible online.


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How to Change Workgroup Name in Windows 7

When you connect to any network for the very first time in windows 7, it automatically makes a workgroup. The default name of the workgroup created by windows i Workgroup. All the computers which want to be connected with the same network must have the same name for their workgroup.
In this tutorial, we will teach you how to change the name of a workgroup. If you change the name of a workgroup that already exists, it will create a new workgroup with that name.


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