Windows 7 is a graphical operating system by Microsoft, released on July 22, 2009.

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Using existing user profile again in fresh Windows 7/8 install

After installing windows, when there are no accounts (or maybe a temporary account has to be created to do so) can we use a 'profile directory' like (D:\Users\Bilal) which was saved from the previous ...
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Why are there multiple wireless driver for one notebook model

Today one of my friend called to ask me about installing wireless drivers on his freshly installed Windows system. I guided him to his notebook's manufacturer (Acer) where we discovered that there ...
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I would like to understand why a batch file appeared in flash player folder for no reason and is attempting to run mpch64.exe?

In continuation to this question (please read for background): I have now been able to figure out what was running mpchc64.exe at startup eventhough MPC had been completely uninstalled. And now it ...
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Win7 makes my fat32 fs corrupt when i create some files in linux, in dual boot environment

all I setup a dual boot environment with linux 3.9.2 and win7. I used a fat32 partition to share some files between them. After booting into linux, create/delete some files and then switch back to ...
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Fix for DirectX 7 latency on Windows 7?

We have a piece of software that is programmed against DirextX 7 SDK (i.e the code uses LPDIRECTDRAWSURFACE7 and the likes) and runs in fullscreen. The main task is putting something on the screen in ...
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How to find out the time someone amended information on my laptop

Someone has logged onto my computer, removed some information of mine and deleted my copy. I know the time frame within which this was done all that need to know is the particular day on which this ...
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How to open big tar.gz file

I created a big tar.gz files using http://www.faqs.org/docs/securing/chap29sec306.html It is a daily backup file. My computer has 3GB RAM and is running Windows 7. My biggest archive is 183Gb ...
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How to boot from an external hard drive

I got an old compaq computer (5 years old) which came with windows vista. I made its recovery disks. Few days ago I took its Hard drive out to use it as a portable hard drive but now I want to install ...
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UEFI and RAID1 Nightmare

1 CPU: AMD FX-8150 Zambezi 3.6Ghz Socket AM3+ 125W 8-core RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance LP 16Gb (4x4Gb) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM 1866 CML16GX3M4A1866C9B Mobo: ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 AMD 970 PSU: Thermaltake TR2 ...
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Change computer to mono sound?

I'll spare you the long story, but I'd like to know if there's any way to force my computer to output Mono sound, but only when a specific set of headphones are plugged in (namely, my earbuds), but ...
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Can I use Microsoft SyncToy to auto-backup my drives without me taking action?

Can I use Microsoft SyncToy to backup my drives without me taking action? I want to to back up often, like every 30 minutes.
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Can Windows 7 hibernation files be recovered?

As curiosity, according to my knowledge, hibernation basically moves memory data from memory to hard disk. First of all, is this true? And if so, is it possible to recover the deleted hibernation data ...
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APPCRASH with mshtml.dll

I recently started getting APPCRASH crash errors. My situation is similar to this question (in that a .dll file causes Windows Desktop Gadgets to crash), but the solution of scanning with MalwareBytes ...
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How much can I recover memory data from memory dump created when BSOD occurred? [closed]

Let's say in Windows 7 every Windows setting is set to default. Computer suddenly goes onto BSOD, and creates memory dump automatically. In this case, how much would one be able to read into memory ...
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When you save favorites in Media Player Classic where are they saved

I would like to transfer all my favorites from another computer but I am not sure where they are.
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Check What Version of RAID I am Using

How can I check what version of RAID I am using on a windows 7 computer? I have two drives in raid but I do not know if it's raid 1 or 0.
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Windows 7 prompts error at startup -cannot find file

In connection with this post, I have deleted mpchc64.exe from \AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Flash Player\SpeedCache\ and now I get the error "windows cannot find ..... Make sure you typed the name correctly, ...
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Change the channel of a Windows 7 wifi hosted network

I'm having performance problems with my phone connecting to a Windows 7 wifi hosted network. My phone can connect to the network and somewhat browse the web but the connection is sluggish - the ...
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How to get my card memory reader to work?

I have a Asus K55vd laptop and the build-in 'Realtek PCIE CardReader' (RTL8411) doesn't work. This is what I've done for two driver versions. I've uninstalled the driver, rebooted my system, ...
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Part of my hard drive just died… anything I can do to get my data back?

One of the most important folders on my hard drive just died. It is no longer there at all. I got a few errors about files being corrupt before it disappeared. Anything I can do to get my data back?
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How to batch-delete folders with only one file in it?

So I apparently have hundreds of "albums" in my music folder with only one music file in it. I don't like that, I want only complete albums in that folder. Is there an easy solution to this? In ...
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Media player classic starts at boot up CPU 100% not listed in msconfig. What is going on?

Every time I boot windows, media player classic starts running in the background (no actual MPC window opens) and hogs the CPU at 100% until I kill it. In process explorer the parent is explorer. I ...
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Windows 7: Attached External Drive Files got Converted to Folders

I have an external 2TB drive that I use to back up and store data. It used to be connected to my Cisco EA4500 router through its USB port. I would access the different drives as mapped network ...
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Unable to connect Win7 Ultimate to Win7 Pro

I have a Win7 32 bit PC I am using as a file server with a couple of external drives hanging off of it. I have a 64bit Win7 Pro desktop and a 32bit Win7 Pro laptop that can map to the "file server" ...
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What is the “Default” file system in Windows Format wizard?

On the Windows 7 Format wizard, there is always a file system that is noted as (Default). Why is there a default file system? What is it exactly?
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How do I automatically gain root access with Putty?

Putty is set up to run like: putty.exe -load mysession -l myuser -pw mypass But it logs me in as myuser. For root access I need to type in the console: sudo -i Then it asks for my password ...
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How to count traffic only at home (via specific router)?

I would like to count traffic that I use monthly at home. I always connect via one specific router - both wired (when at table) and wireless (when in bed). Do you know any solution that will achieve ...
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How can I change a hyperlink's default open-with behaviour in Excel?

Using Office 2010 running on Windows 7, I have a hyperlink in Excel to a JPG on a drive: =HYPERLINK("=HYPERLINK("\\myserver\dir1\file.jpg", "Link") The problem: when clicked in Excel, this link ...
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Eclipse Icon issue in Windows 7 Taskbar

I was working with Eclipse. In between I assigned .log file with Notepad++. All of sudden, My eclipse icon got corrupted and when running Eclipse, I am seeing default [.exe] file symbol, which is ...
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How to change user name on Cygwin

When I first installed and ran Cygwin, my username and PC name appeared at the beginning of the prompt, like Johm@John-PC ~ The problem is, there was a typo in the account name when I first ...
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Solaris Automated install Hard-Drive Windows 7

I got two hard disks, one of 40 GB and another one with 1 TB. The 40 GB has windows 7 installed on it, taking all the space of this hdd. The 1 TB disk I got few logical and extended partitions; in ...
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BOOTMGR is missing, and no C-drive present

I have encountered a problem that I cannot seem to find any way around. So I turn to you for help. Read carefully, because this is not the regular “BOOTMGR is missing” problem… I have a PC where I ...
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Linux AutoNeoGrub0.mbr is corrupt of missing? [duplicate]

I've been trying to get my windows boot manager working so I can boot both Windows 7 and Linux. Currently, I can boot both, but only run when I click on "Windows 7" in the boot manager (Linux will run ...
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How can I prohibit to Windows7 to turn off my HDD?

I have a notebook: ThinkPad Edge E530. I have just installed a new mSATA drive. The OS is installed on the mSATA drive, and the data are stored on the HDD. While using the computer (browsing etc.) I ...
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Linux Won't Boot From Option in Windows Boot Manager

I have a pre-existing option to boot from (Windows 7), and a also made a Linux option which was made from Easy BCD. I'm able to load Linux when I click on Windows 7 (When my external HDD with it is ...
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Chrome is not on the list of allowed programs on Windows Firewall but works fine?

I check my Firewall's list of allowed program and Google Chrome is not one of them but it still works, it can still connect to the internet. I'm really confused. I don't know how this Firewall ...
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Change Admin password on windows 7 without system error 5 [duplicate]

I created an Admin account on the Pc at home , so that I can use Parental Controls and stuff ( for my kids) but wasn't using it .Now I forgot the Password. I have been following some tutorials ...
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Windows 7 CMD full screen replacement [duplicate]

Is there any replacement/ or any software to make Windows 7 cmd full screen? Thanks.
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How can I recover my Windows 7 Professional admin account password that I've forgotten? [duplicate]

I'm using windows 7 professional and i've forgotten that my account's pass. There's no clue and another account. I've tried to hack through repair method, but it asks a user password everywhere! Do ...
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How do I delete folders from the Windows 7 DriverStore?

I am having a problem getting a specific device to work, and I am trying to start from square one by making sure there are absolutely no leftover files from driver installs on my system. Specifically ...
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Prevent thumbnail in folder icon

When I disable thumbnail preview, I like my folder icon, but I also lose photo preview. How can I get the folder icon like second one along with having photo preview in thumbnail? I don't want to ...
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My hard drives are losing files during backup

I have two Western Digital Passport drives and I am seeking to backup data from one to another. Once the backup is done (the loading bar finishes), Windows says certain files could not be transferred. ...
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Windows 7 virtual machine blue screen of death under Windows 8 Hyper V

I currently have Windows 7 64 bit as my primary OS. I also have Win 8 64 bit pro on a different partition. My intention is to create a virtual machine of my Windows 7, so that I can access it from ...
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Sudden change of date in windows 7 (From 2013 to 2039)

I was watching a video on youtube (using Chrome, OS is windows 7) when a pop up warned me that I had to calibrate my monitor again since the calibration was too old. This sounded strange, since I had ...
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There might be error with the driver for the wireless network adapter

This is error which I get when I try to analyze my wireless network. I installed every driver I had on my CD and my external wireless card is working. But with this one I can't even scan networks, ...
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What causes windows 7 activation requests?

The statement: "You must activate windows within 3 days to continue using all windows features." often pops up in my notifification area on Windows 7. My windows are legal and I have activated them ...
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How do I see which networked machines are connected to my Windows 7 machine?

On my Windows machine, I setup a share for people on my local network to access some videos. But, I don't want them to have willy nilly access to it. How do I see when they are connected? (some are ...
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Cannot Use the Wireless Hosted Network Feature on Windows 7

I have 2 pc's. One of them have a broadband internet connection. Now for the second pc I connect it wirelessly to the first through a wireless USB adapter. I set up the the first pc to act as a proxy ...
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Legacy software serial port commands

Multiple systems: Windows 7 64bit and Windows XP. I am working with a piece of legacy software that connects to a barcode scanner on a serial com port and formats the results of the barcode scan. The ...
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How to change local IP to domain name so a host can access a VM?

I've managed to set up a Debian server (in a VM) and now I can access it in the Windows 7 host at 192.168.56.101 Is there any way to "map" that IP to a domain name? It doesn't have to be accessible ...

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