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Create Folder Without Name/ Title in Windows

Learn how you can create folder without file name . Normally when you want to create a folder or file its not possible but there is way to do it. ALT + 0160 is a blank space standard.

Close Windows 8 Apps and Programs

Upgraded to windows 8 but you don't no how to close your Apps and programs.In general Windows 8 doesn't have minimize, maximize and close key button on the top  right corner. Tutorial for Windows 8 on computer ( Keyboard and mouse connected ) Close - Move the mouse pointer to the top left corner of the screen. It will display the list of all opened application and programs and simply right click and choose the close option to close the app Alt + F4 - The old way to close any opened program with these shortcuts Ctrl + Alt + Del -  Open the task manager and close the application. Tutorial for Windows 8 on Tablet (Touchscreen) Minimize  - Touch at the top of any app and hold it for a couple of seconds Close - Drag the app to the bottom of the screens and hold it for a couple of seconds until it fades out.

Windows Boot configuration

If you have installed more than one windows edition on your pc then you should learn how to set default operating system which has to load when you switched on your system, learn how to delete bootable menus of other operating system, configure timeout settings and etc., Go to Run Command or Win+R Type "msconfig" without quotes and go to boot menu Now set your default operating system from the list of windows editions Delete the boot able menus of other windows operating system which is corrupted or you don't want it. If you system is switched off by some incident then system always start with many advance option like safe boot and windows for that you have 30 seconds timeout for this screen and you can set your own timeout seconds in this boot menu.

Install Multiple Software with one Click on Windows Platform

When you install a fresh new operating system then you might be spending a lot time for installing all your favorite software in your system with one by one but you can do this multiple software installation with one click. Lets save some time by doing this. Ninite Simply visit ninite.com and select all your favorite application from different categories from their website and after that download the ninite installer to your pc. Install the download ninite installer to install your favorite software with one click which you chosen on the ninite website and note ninite is fully automated so it will install all software with its defaults settings. The beauty of ninite installer is : If you run this installer after one or two year then also it will search the latest version and install it. NPackd Npackd will help you to install more than 250 application with one click . Its an open source application manager for windows platform and offer installation and uninstallation . ...

Find out 32-bit or 64-bit of Windows Version You Have?

There are a lot difference between 32-bit and 64-bit machines and suppose if you have installed any windows version then you may be wondering how to view the version of windows you installed. If you are trying to install any software application on your windows version then you may seen some compatibility problem or software may not be installed, so you have to verify which version you installed. Method I My Computer > Properties > System Type Method II Click on Start > Type system > Click system from the search results Conclusion          Now whenever you are searching to download any software from the web then search for the 32-bit or 64-bit version of what you have. To See which windows version of edition you have Windows Key + R or Run command bar  Type "winver" without quotes

Problem Steps Recorder - Windows 7 Tech Support

Are you facing any issue with windows 7 repeatedly and would like to submit this bug to the Microsoft Tech support then try to use psr (Problem Step Recorder ) . Problem Step Recorder - records a series of snapshot and then customize those with your notes to describe the kind of issue you are facing with Windows 7. How to Use Problem Steps Recorder Win + R or Start button > Search programs and files Type "psr" without quotes and press enter Problem Steps Recorder application will start Click the Record button to begin the process and then show the error with mouse click because each click will create a snapshot. Add Comment if you have notes for full description Stop the record button once you complete the bug issue Save the file (Will be compressed in zip format) If you open the zipped file you will be seeing a complete web page with series of snapshots and comments  Now attach this as email attachment and send it to Tech support

How to View or Extract EXE or MSI Installer File

Learn how you can view or extract the compressed or zipped EXE or MSI installer file that comes with the extension of EXE (Execution File) and MSI (Microsoft Installer File). If you are right clicking on the EXE or MSI file then you can see a limited option menu but a small utility i.e, 7zip can help you to enable the view or extract option. 7zip is an Open source program that helps you to view or extract the Microsoft windows installer file and also this program zip the file in variety of formats. To Do this Install 7zip program Right click on Windows installer file and then navigate to 7zip menu under this click the open archieve to view the compressed file under the installer and if you want all this file to be extracted on your PC select the folder and use the 7zip extract operation to extract It.

View Files Without Opening It - Windows 7 Tips

Windows preview panel helps you to read the file without opening it. Microsoft enhanced feature call preview panel in Windows 7 that will open the files in the right panel without being open. For example if you want to see the file content you can simply click on file then the preview panel will automatically displayed and similarly it works for all the office programs,music,videos and every thing you can do it without opening the application. Note :This preview panel supports only os plugin like notepad, textpad, msoffice, songs, videos etc., but for third party application it won't open. To do this. Just open the Explorer by clicking the My computer Icon from your desktop and then click the panel preview you can see this panel preview button from the above image highlighted in red color.

Quickly Lock your windows Computer ShortCut

Some times you dont want to close all the programs but you want to do some other work instead of pc work if you perform logoff then all the program will be get closed but if you use lock program then all the programs will be running background and also it provides a security for your computer if you have provided login password. This Lock program is available in all windows family version but Microsoft shows the lock program only in windows 7 but you can use this in all windows version . Just Press "Windows Logo + L" that's it.Now you computer is locked and the programs are running in background. To unlock it.Enter your password....