Learn all about Windows 7

Helping the home PC owner to use Windows

There are many aspects to using Windows. Get the most out of your computer by learning some of the many ways to operate faster and more efficiently. Also find out some of the many things that Windows 7 can do that you may not be aware of. Learn from a series of tips, tweaks, how-to articles, and tutorials written in clear language for the average user. Learn how to use Windows Explorer better, manage files more efficiently, maintain the system, tweak the operating system, and make Windows run faster.

List of articles

In many cases, the information given applies to Vista as well as Windows 7 and that is indicated where applicable.

• Commands that can be used with Rundll32.exe in Windows Vista and Windows 7
• Defending Your Computer with the Windows Firewall
• Disk image backup and system repair disk in Windows 7
• Environment variables in Windows Vista and Windows 7
• How to Change Icons
• How to use the Disk Cleanup system tool in Windows Vista and 7
• How to use the Group Policy Editor
• How to use Task Scheduler to automatically run programs
• How to use Task Scheduler to run programs with advanced features
• Symbolic links, Hard Links, Soft Links, Junctions - Creation and Use
• Symbolic links, Hard Links, Soft Links, Junctions - What They Are
• System protection and system restore in Windows 7
• Three Ways to Make Your Favorite Folders Easy to Get to
• Tips, tweaks, and tricks for Windows 7
• Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7
• Using previous versions to backup and restore files and folders
• Windows 7 system tools- How to use Management Consoles