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Windows 7 is Microsoft's latest operating system, to be released October 22, 2009.

Many see the upcoming Windows 7 as the "Windows Vista that should have been" considering how poorly Windows Vista was received and how much positive press Windows 7 is getting.

Here are tips, tricks, and more to help you get the most out of Windows 7!
Disable the Automatic Restart on System Failure in Windows 7
Windows 7 is configured by default to restart immediately after a major system problem like a Blue Screen of Death. See the error message on the screen by disabling the automatic restart option in Windows 7.
Access Device Manager From the Computer Management Utility in…
Accessing Device Manger from the Computer Management utility is easy. Follow these steps to access the Windows 7 Device Manager from within the Computer Management utility.
Access Device Manager From the Control Panel in Windows 7
One of the easiest ways to access Device Manger in Windows 7 is from the Control Panel. Follow these simple steps to access Device Manager from Control Panel.
Access Device Manager From the Command Prompt in Windows 7
A fast way to access Device Manger in Windows 7 is from the Command Prompt. Just type a short command and Device Manager starts right up! Follow these simple steps to access Device Manager from the Command Prompt in Windows 7.
"How Do I Open Windows 7 Device Manager?"
You may need to open Device Manager in Windows 7 for a number of reasons. Open Device Manager in Windows 7 from the Control Panel, the Computer Management utility, or from a command prompt.
View a Device's Status in Device Manager in Windows 7
Viewing the status of a hardware device in Windows 7 is necessary if it's not working properly or if you were warned of an issue by a yellow exclamation point in Device Manager.
Disable a Device in Device Manager in Windows 7
You may want to disable a device in Device Manager if you want Windows 7 to ignore it, if it's using system resources you'd like to allocate somewhere else, or maybe as part of some troubleshooting process.
Enable a Device in Device Manager in Windows 7
Each hardware devices listed in Device Manager must be enabled if you plan on utilizing it. Follow these easy steps to enable a device from within Device Manager in Windows 7.
Roll Back a Driver in Windows 7
The Driver Roll Back feature in Windows 7 is used to automatically install the previously used driver for a particular device. Follow these steps to roll back a driver in Windows 7.
Install a Windows 7 Gadget
Windows 7 gadgets are small applications that run on your desktop. Learn how to install a Windows 7 gadget.
Remove Your Windows 7 Password
You can remove your Windows 7 password as long as you're the only person with access to your PC. While it isn't a very security-minded thing to do, removing your Windows 7 password might be something to consider.
Create a Windows 7 Logon Password
Creating a Windows 7 password for the first time is a very simple task. You're just a few mouse clicks away from creating a new password for your Windows 7 account.
Change Your Windows 7 Password
Changing your Windows 7 password regularly is a good security habit. Changing your password in Windows 7 is pretty easy and is something you should do if you're having problems remembering your current password.
Automatically Log On To a User Account in Windows 7
Learn how to make Windows 7 login automatically! If security isn't a big concern, having Windows 7 log on to your user account automatically can save you some time during startup.
Create a Windows 7 Password Reset Disk
Creating a Windows 7 password reset disk can really come in handy if you forget your account password. With it, you can easily reset your password and get right in to Windows 7 .
Copy a File in Windows 7
There are lots of reasons you might copy a file in Windows 7. For example, you might copy files to replace corrupted ones. Follow these easy steps to copy a file from one location to another in Windows 7.
Create a Windows 7 System Repair Disc
A Windows 7 System Repair Disc gives you access to Windows 7 System Recovery tools. Learn how to create a Windows 7 System Repair Disc.
"What Is the Default Administrator Password For Windows 7?"
Knowing a default administrator password for Windows 7 would be very useful when your computer prompts you for the administrator password and you have no idea what to put!
Retrieve the Administrator Password in Windows 7
The administrator password in Windows 7 is the password used to access Administrator functions. You will at times need the administrator password so if you don't know it, you'll need to get your hands on it one way or another.
Where Can I Download Windows 7?
There are many places to download Windows 7. You'll usually want to download Windows 7 so you can reinstall it after losing your original Windows 7 Setup DVD.
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