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How to set CapsLock, NumLock and ScrollLock Keys On/Off using Windows Registry Tweak

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

Most of the Windows users have preference on whether “CapsLock”, “NumLock” or “ScrollLock” keys should be turned on or off after Windows has started.

I prefer NumLock to be in On status and CapsLock in Off status after windows has completed started.

What if your preference is not same as the default settings that Windows? Below is the tip by which you can do changes in Windows Registry to permanently change the settings according to your preference!

Below are the steps to change the ON/OFF Status of CapsLock, NumLock and ScrollLock Keys:
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11.03.2009 How-To, Microsoft, TipsNTricks 12 Comments

Microsoft Vista Answers – Find solution to Windows Vista problems

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Right now, on the web the most talked topic related to Microsoft is Windows 7. But, most of the windows users are using Windows Vista as the Operating System.

Windows Vista users are facing lots of problems in this operating system. I am also one of the user, who is facing some or the other glitches in Microsoft Vista.

Microsoft Vista Answers

Microsoft Vista Answers
Microsoft is offering a free platform, Microsoft Vista Answers, to help user like you to get answers to your questions and resolve the problems.

This service is similar to Yahoo Answers. Microsoft Vista Answers allows users can post their questions related to Windows Vista and get the answers from other users who are know the solution to it. Microsoft staff is also involved in monitoring the site to filter and block irrelevant questions.

This service is just like any other forum where all the topics are categorized. This service is categorized into Wireless, Gaming, Privacy, etc. There are more than 1000 links and 3000 posts. one feature also shows Top Answers and Top Microsoft Answers.

I hope Windows Vista users might be able to post their problems and get the solutions to their Windows Vista problems at Microsoft Vista Answers.

Check Microsoft Vista Answers Site.

09.02.2009 Microsoft 27 Comments

Codec Pack for Windows 7

Monday, January 26th, 2009

Its already a month after Windows 7 Beta going live. Users who play lots of Video files may face problem playing a file using Windows Media Player 12, in Windows 7. Windows Media Player 12 now supports DivX, XviD and MP4 video files, but still cannot play any file.

If you want to play any file without any problem then download and install this codecs pack for Windows 7.

Win7Codecs is a comprehensive package of codecs for Windows 7. It is like a plug and play package that will play all media files on WMP, right after installation!

You don’t have to worry because the installer removes any previous codecs installed, and installs the new ones from this package. You can straight away start playing your media files after installation.

Users of Win7Codecs have the ability to choose what is installed and where to install it using the public redistributable. After installation you can select to remove specific portions without removing the entire package. You can also re-add the removed items at any time.

Download Win7Codecs

Download Windows 7 Codec Pack

Enjoy all your videos on Windows 7…

26.01.2009 Microsoft, Utilities 3 Comments

Improve speed using Keyboard Shortcut Keys for Windows 7

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

After Windows 7 Beta got released. Millions of of them have downloaded and start using it. Just like Vista and XP, Windows 7 has got many keyboard shortcut keys which helps to improve the speed and productivity of your work.

Here is a list of all the new Windows 7 keyboard shortcut keys which will be definitely helpful for all Windows 7 users.

ShortCut Key Action
Win+UP Arrow Maximize the current window
Win+Down Arrow If the current window is maximized, restore it; if the current window is restored, minimize it
Win+Up Maximize Window
Win+Down Minimize Window
Win+Left Snap Window to left
Win+Right Snap Window to right
Win+Shift+Left Jump to left monitor
Win+Shift+Right Jump to right monitor
Win+Home Minimize / Restore all other windows
Win+T Focus the first taskbar entry, similar to ALT +TAB
Win+Shift+T Same as above in reverse order
Win+Space Peek at the desktop
Win+G Bring Gadgets to the top
Win+ [Num] Launches the numbered app running in the Super bar
Win+P Connecting displays to computers and switching from single monitor to dual display
Win+X Mobility Center
Win + + Zoom in and out of Windows
Win + Zoom in and out of Windows
Alt+P Show/hide Preview Pane in Explorer
Win + Tab Windows Aero Task Switcher
Shift + Click on icon (Taskbar) Open a new instance
Middle click on icon(Taskbar) Open a new instance
Ctrl + Shift + Click on icon (Taskbar) Open a new instance with Admin privileges
Shift + Right | click on icon (Taskbar) Show window menu (Restore / Minimize / Move / etc)
Shift + Right | click on grouped icon (Taskbar) Menu with Restore All / Minimize All / Close All, etc.
Ctrl + Click on grouped icon Cycle between the windows (or tabs) in the group

Hope you find this keys useful and speeden your work on Windows 7…

21.01.2009 Microsoft, TipsNTricks 10 Comments

Download Free Windows 7 Themes, Wallpapers, Gadgets

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

After the release of Windows 7 beta, Its now time to customize Windows 7 to give a new look. Windows 7 Beta comes with lots of free themes, wallpapers and gadgets.

Microsoft has launched a Personalize section in the Windows 7 Beta website where you can get them for free.

You can download themes, desktop backgrounds and gadgets directly from Microsoft, and use them in your Windows 7.

Windows 7 Themes

Windows 7 Themes

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14.01.2009 Freebies, Microsoft 18 Comments

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