I’m having quite a peculiar problem: after I install a Linux distribution, my Windows 7 desktop icons and files don’t show up anymore on the desktop. The files and icons are not gone, they’re still on the hard drive, they just don’t show. I’ve tested this over and over again, doing a fresh Windows 7… Continue reading Desktop icons gone in Windows 7
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Microsoft Windows 7 release candidate
The successor to Windows Vista is called Windows 7, and will be out before the end of the year. I’ve been running the previously leaked builds for some time now without any problems. Microsoft now made the ‘release candidate’ publicly available for everyone to download. Direct downloadlinks (3.4 gb !!!) below! If you already have… Continue reading Microsoft Windows 7 release candidate
Test updates for Windows 7 Beta
This is from the Windows Team Blog: “Starting February 24, we will be releasing up to 5 test updates to PCs running the Windows 7 Beta (Build 7000) via Windows Update. These updates allow us to test and verify our ability to deliver and manage the updating of Windows 7. We typically verify servicing scenarios… Continue reading Test updates for Windows 7 Beta
Windows 7: remove ‘Send Feedback’
If you want to remove the ‘Send Feedback’ link in every toolbar in the recently released Windows 7 beta 1, here’s what you need to do: Copy and paste this into Notepad: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop] “FeedbackToolEnabledâ€=dword:00000000 Save the file as remove_send_feedback_link.reg. Double click on it to merge it into the registry.… Continue reading Windows 7: remove ‘Send Feedback’
The Windows key on your keyboard
Most computer keyboards nowadays have a Windows key on it, unless you’re using a Mac that is. There are a few handy things you can do with it if you’re running some version of the Windows operating system. Win + D shows the desktop. Press again to return. Win + E opens a file browser.… Continue reading The Windows key on your keyboard