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Why Isn’t It Possible to Name a Folder ‘._.’ in Windows 7?

Sometimes for the sake of curiosity, or based on an actual desire to just do something different, you may try to use some unusual names for folders on your Windows system–with mixed results. With that in mind, today’s SuperU…

Akemi Iwaya Jan 26th, 2016

How to Restore System Image Backups on Windows 7, 8, and 10

Windows can create “system image backups,” which are essentially complete images of your hard drive and all the files on it. Once you’ve got a system image backup, you can restore your system exactly as it was when you backe…

Chris Hoffman Jan 22nd, 2016

How to Understand Those Confusing Windows 7 File/Share Permissions

Have you ever tried to figure out all of the permissions in Windows? There’s share permissions, NTFS permissions, access control lists, and more. Here’s how they all work together.

Taylor Gibb Jan 17th, 2016

How to Choose Whether Your Function Keys Are F1-F12 Keys or Special Keys

Modern laptop and desktop keyboards have a multi-purpose set of keys in the “function” row. These keys can perform special actions related to the audio volume, playback, and hardware features. They can also function as the cl…

Chris Hoffman Dec 7th, 2015

Force Windows 7, 8, or 10 to Boot Into Safe Mode Without Using the F8 Key

Starting Windows in Safe Mode isn’t terribly difficult. But, if you need to repeatedly reboot your PC and start in Safe Mode each time, trying to hit that F8 key or restarting from Normal Mode each time gets old. There is an …

Lowell Heddings Mar 21st, 2015

Does Keeping Windows 7 Updated Make Anti-Virus Software Unnecessary?

If you are new to computing, you may wonder if having anti-virus software is really necessary if you keep your system updated. Are updates alone enough to keep a system secure? Today’s SuperUser Q&A post discusses the sit…

Akemi Iwaya Dec 9th, 2014

How to Use Parental Controls on Windows 7

Without some layer of protection, your kids are exposed to all kinds of risks and dangers online. Even using the basic security features offered on your router, you probably aren’t doing as much as you could, which is where W…

Matt Klein Nov 10th, 2014

Can You Transfer a Windows 7 License to a Virtual Machine Running on the Same Computer?

All is well if you never need to move your Windows 7 license to a different computer or to a virtual machine environment, but what do you do if you find yourself in that situation? Today’s SuperUser Q&A post looks at the …

Akemi Iwaya Oct 7th, 2014

Unlock Virtual Desktops on Windows 7 or 8 With This Microsoft Tool

Windows 9 looks like it will finally include virtual desktops, a feature Linux and Mac users have been enjoying for years. But Windows 7 and 8 already have some virtual desktop features — they’re just hidden under the hood….

Chris Hoffman Sep 3rd, 2014

How to Add OneDrive to the Send To Context Menu in Windows 7 or 8.1

A free OneDrive account provides 15 GB of online storage and allows you to access files from multiple devices, such as a PC, a smartphone, and a tablet. You can easily copy files to your OneDrive account using the Send To men…

Lori Kaufman Aug 7th, 2014

8 Backup Tools Explained for Windows 7 and 8

Backups on Windows can be confusing. Whether you’re using Windows 7 or 8, you have quite a few integrated backup tools to think about. Windows 8 made quite a few changes, too.

Chris Hoffman May 22nd, 2014

Why is There a Useless Games Folder in Windows 7’s Start Menu?

Microsoft’s Games Explorer — also known as the Games folder — is only a single click away every time you open Windows 7’s Start menu. It’s Microsoft’s interface to your PC games, but not every game appears here — and what …

Chris Hoffman Mar 24th, 2014

How to Fix the "Windows Installer Service could not be accessed" Error in Windows 7

Have you tried to install a program in Windows 7 that uses an MSI file as its installer and instead you saw the above error? Never fear. There is an easy solution and we’re here to help you with it.

Lori Kaufman Mar 19th, 2014

Upgrading From Windows XP? Here’s What You Need to Know About Windows 7

With Windows XP reaching the end of its long support life, many businesses and individuals are avoiding Windows 8 and upgrading to Windows 7 instead. If you’re a latecomer to Windows 7, here are the basics you need to know….

Chris Hoffman Mar 13th, 2014

5 Ways to Get Windows 7 On Your New PC

Yes, Windows 7 is still available. If you want a new PC and you also want Windows 7, you can probably get it. This is easiest for businesses, but even home users have ways to get Windows 7.

Chris Hoffman Jan 7th, 2014

How to Get Started With Speech Recognition on Windows 7 or 8

Did you know Windows has had Speech Recognition built-in since Windows Vista? This is more than just a way to type by speaking aloud — you can use it to control applications and navigate the desktop with your voice….

Chris Hoffman Dec 13th, 2013

Internet Explorer 11 Stable for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 now Available to Download

Whether it is simply making your family members’ systems more secure or updating the browser of choice on your own system, the stable release of Internet Explorer 11 is now available to download for Windows 7 and Windows Serv…

Akemi Iwaya Nov 8th, 2013

How Do You Remove a Default File Association in Windows 7?

The option to delete a file association is conspicuously absent from file associations user interface in Windows 7, so how can you delete file associations you no longer want? Read on as we explore how to remove a default fil…

Jason Fitzpatrick Sep 19th, 2013

Developer Preview of Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 is Now Available

If you were one of the people worried that Windows 7 would be left behind with regard to Internet Explorer 11, then you will definitely feel better after today’s news. Microsoft has just released a developer preview of Intern…

Akemi Iwaya Jul 25th, 2013

What Tweaks Should You Apply to a Stock Windows 7 Installation?

Back in the day, it was common to apply dozens of tweaks to Windows XP to get things just the way you wanted and to significantly improve performance. Are there equivalent tweaks for the modern incarnations of Windows?…

Jason Fitzpatrick Jul 2nd, 2013

How Can I Make Ctrl+Alt+Del Go Right to the Task Manager in Windows 7?

Today’s Question & Answer session comes to us courtesy of SuperUser—a subdivision of Stack Exchange, a community-driven grouping of Q&A web sites.

Jason Fitzpatrick May 28th, 2013

How to Change the Backup Location of iTunes (or Any Windows App)

The vast majority of Windows applications park their backups and bulky data directories right on the primary partition. This means the precious space on your Solid State Drive (SSD) is chewed up by backups, a less than ideal …

Jason Fitzpatrick May 28th, 2013

Microsoft Recommends Uninstalling Windows 7 Security Update 2823324

While it does not happen often, every once in a while a security update to patch Windows causes more problems than it solves. Case in point, security update 2823324 that was a part of this month’s Patch Tuesday release for Wi…

Akemi Iwaya Apr 12th, 2013

Geek School: Learning Windows 7 – Backup and Recovery

In this installation of Geek School we take a look at our options for Backup and Recovery. This is an important one, so come on and join us.

Taylor Gibb Mar 22nd, 2013

Geek School: Learning Windows 7 – Resource Access

In this installation of Geek School, we take a look at Folder Virtualization, SIDs and Permission, as well as the Encrypting File System.

Taylor Gibb Mar 21st, 2013

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