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Win a Windows 7 Ultimate unused Genuine License key on WindowsLifeStyle

2009-12-19T16:31:00.001+05:30

WindowsLifeStyle is very pleased to announce its New Year giveaway. We are giving away an unused Windows 7 Ultimate Genuine License key worth $ 319.99 US. Anyone can grab this golden opportunity by following the simple rules described below. Contest Rules: 1. Subscribe to WindowsLifeStyle.com Newsletter: Just type your email address and complete the subscription request. (A verification

Drivers & services which loads in safe mode

2009-12-18T01:39:00.001+05:30

When a serious problem occurs or Windows fails to start normally, there is another mode available to log in to Windows for solving issues and fixing errors, known as Safe Mode. Have you ever think why Windows always boots easily in Safe mode whether there is any type of problem persists. This is because Safe mode starts Windows only with the basic drivers and services, due to this any type of

Information & details collected by Microsoft when you report a problem

2009-12-08T00:37:00.001+05:30

When a hardware or software problem occurs, you face a crash, your application is not working properly or your IE got crashed several times. When all such nasty thing occurs, Windows collects information from your computer that describes the problem and then creates a problem report. Problem report details can include the name of a program that has stopped working, the date and time that a

Working Microsoft Management Console (MMC)

2009-12-03T04:34:00.001+05:30

Clubhouse Tags: clubhouse, how-to, Windows 7, tips, story Microsoft Windows includes a console of various tools which is used for managing and maintenance functions. The console is called as Microsoft Management Console (MMC) which hosts and displays administrative tools created by Microsoft and other software providers for Windows. These tools are called snap-ins, and they are used for

What is CMOS?

2009-11-14T00:35:00.001+05:30

Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor, or CMOS, typically refers to a battery-powered memory chip in your computer that stores startup information. Your computer's basic input/output system (BIOS) uses this information when starting your computer. CMOS-related error messages could be caused by a faulty or discharged battery. The battery can become discharged if your computer has been turned

Startup Repair in Windows 7

2009-11-13T03:16:00.002+05:30

Startup Repair is a Windows recovery tool that can fix certain system problems that might prevent Windows from starting. Startup Repair scans your computer for the problem and then tries to fix it so your computer can start correctly. Startup Repair is one of the recovery tools in the System Recovery Options menu. This set of tools is located on your computer's hard disk and on the Windows

MSDN now allows you to switch view mode according to your ease

2009-11-08T03:11:00.001+05:30

I just noticed that MSDN is providing an option to switch view mode according to the users ease. Check all the three modes available and give your feedback also.

Windows 7 – The only “Self Healing” Operating System

2009-11-01T21:28:00.001+05:30

In order to improve customer support and experience, to increase hassle free computing, Microsoft integrated a lot of new automatic troubleshooting features in Windows 7 which makes it a “Self Healing” OS. Yes, now you have no more requirement to call a technician or a computer guy to fix your computer, your Windows is now smart enough to handle all by itself. Basic Self Healing There are lot

Google Wave Preview, needs Chrome frame to run in Internet Explorer

2009-10-12T03:28:00.001+05:30

All we know the Google wave is out for preview now, I got an invitation from my friend to join the preview program. So, here what i found new. Its a sort of next generation emailing and social connecting thing. everything is awesome, all tasks are done in real time mode. The one main which i noticed is that Google wave requires an plugin called as Google chrome frame is required to install

Its Unbelievable for Me but it happened, Ballmer approved my request

2009-10-07T01:02:00.002+05:30

As all did, I also applied for the Windows 7 Launch house party, I also wanted to host a party for the most loving product but after a long wait I received an update from houseparty.com that my application has been rejected and I am not among the selected hosts.....and that really disappointed me a lot.... here is the image of email I received earlier : so, I reply back to houseparty's customer

Microsoft to adopt dual-platform strategy to compete with Android and iPhone

2009-09-12T23:50:00.001+05:30

Microsoft plans to adopt a dual platform strategy to promote its Windows Mobile OS (operating system) so as to take aims at both Android- and iPhone-based platforms, according to sources at Taiwan handset makers. Microsoft is expected to officially launch Windows Mobile 6.5 on October 1, 2009 and add an upgrade version with a touch interface in February 2010, the sources indicated citing

keyboard shortcuts available in Hotmail after Wave4 M1 release

2009-09-12T23:40:00.001+05:30

Lots of keyboard shortcuts, including shortcuts to match both Yahoo and Gmail have been added in the new Hotmail Wave4 M1 release. A new page in Options has been added to choose what type of shortcuts you'd like to use. To choose the mode of keyboard shortcuts or to turn off keyboard shortcuts, follow these steps: 1. Go to Options. 2. Click More Options. 3. Under Customize your mail, choose

Microsoft $358 million damage award overturned

2009-09-11T23:38:00.002+05:30

SEATTLE (Reuters) - A U.S. court of appeals on Friday overturned a $358 million damages award against software maker Microsoft Corp in a long-running patent dispute with French telecoms equipment firm Alcatel-Lucent. The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which handles many patent and trademark cases, held that Microsoft did indirectly infringe Alcatel's patents, but said

Microsoft Funds Open Source Foundation

2009-09-11T23:18:00.001+05:30

Microsoft has funded a new nonprofit organization formed to encourage commercial software companies to collaborate and contribute to open source communities. The CodePlex Foundation, launched Thursday, aims to complement the work of existing open source organizations by providing a forum for developing best practices and finding common ground between open source developers and commercial

Snow Leopard ships with vulnerable Flash Player

2009-09-10T01:14:00.001+05:30

Apple’s new operating system comes with an outdated version of Flash Player that exposes Mac users to hacker attacks. The initial release of Mac OS X 1..6 (Snow Leopard) includes Flash Player 10.0.23.1, which is very much out of date. The fully patched version of Flash Player for Mac is version 10.0.32.18. Even worse, Intego reports that the vulnerable version of Flash is included even if the

How to Identify, Locate, and Replace a product key of your Microsoft Products

2009-09-10T00:58:00.001+05:30

How to identify the product key Microsoft product keys contain 25 characters that are typically divided into groups of 5. Where to locate the product key The product key is typically located on an orange or yellow sticker on the back of the CD case or the DVD case. If the Windows operating system that you are using was preinstalled by your computer manufacturer, you may find the Windows

Microsoft steps forward for Single Global Patent System

2009-09-06T20:30:00.001+05:30

Corporate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel “Horacio Gutierrez” of Microsoft posted a news on www.microsoftontheissues.com on a key idea of making a single Global Patent System. He Stated that a backlog of patent applications internationally was needed to tackle the 3.5 million pending patent applications around the world--including around 750,000 in the US. "In today's world of

How to use Windows 7 BitLocker To Go USB Drive Encryption Feature

2009-08-21T03:20:00.001+05:30

Windows 7 introduced a new and very useful feature to increase the security of your data. As the world is going mobile so there is a great chance of losing confidential information which we are carrying with us. With the increase of USB drives the possibility of this disaster increases. So, to overcome this problem Microsoft introduces BitLocker To Go feature in Windows 7. Using BitLocker To Go

Running The Windows Experience Index for after the Installation Windows 7

2009-08-21T03:13:00.001+05:30

Like Windows Vista, Windows 7 does not runs the Windows Experience Index after the completion of installation process. you have to rate your system at your own. To run experience index and rate your system just right click on computer icon on desktop and select properties from the menu list. (To display computer icon on desktop, open start menu and right click on computer in the navigation pane

Adjust your Performance options in Windows 7

2009-08-20T03:41:00.001+05:30

In Windows 7, you can easily control your system performance by adjusting visual effects and schemes. By configuring some Advanced settings you can easily drive your system like a limo. Follow some simple steps and boost up your system performance without disabling the whole aero scheme of the Windows 7. It’s like the collection of all visuals adjustment option at one place. Right Click on

Installing MSSE 64 bit on Windows 7 64 bit

2009-08-20T02:57:00.001+05:30

Last night I’ve formatted my PC and installed the Windows 7 RTM 64 bit and installs the MSSE 64 bit as my front security program. The 64 bit Version of MSSE have a well known bug that it makes Windows Explorer stops working. Though MSSE is in beta, Microsoft will soon fix it in upcoming versions. The exe is about 5 MB and after installation the first update comes is of 38 MB which makes it

What is the Trusted Platform Module security hardware?

2009-08-15T01:07:00.002+05:30

The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a microchip that enables your computer to take advantage of advanced security features, such as BitLocker Drive Encryption. The TPM is built into many computers. Check the information that came with your computer to see if your computer is equipped with the TPM. A computer with the TPM can create encryption keys that can only be decrypted by the same TPM. The

How to create or convert a XPS document

2009-08-13T11:23:00.001+05:30

Microsoft introduced the XPS documents in Windows Vista, Its a powerful, small in size and easy to use file format just a like as PDF. Windows Vista and 7 have an inbuilt XPS document Viewer but lacks of a Particular XPS document creator or convertor. If you want to do so, you must have to use MS Office 2007 SP2 (download SP2 for Office 2007) or needs to install XPS & PDF Convertor Addin

Windows 7 RTM, Now available for Technet & MSDN Subscribers

2009-08-08T00:40:00.001+05:30

As stated earlier, Windows 7 RTM are now available to download for Technet and MSDN subscribers. Currently it is available only in English but will available in some other languages on 14th August. Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK 2.0) and Windows Driver Kit for Windows 7 and Windows Server R2 are also available to download. Visit Technet or MSDN to download.

Microsoft Office ~ Men at Work, Reviewing 2010 TP

2009-08-03T16:47:00.002+05:30

Microsoft Office, don’t need of any introduction, A well know, very helpful and a must required software program for all home and office PC users, don’t matter you are using PC or a MAC. I can only say it is the best friend of an employee, a Student, an entrepreneur or whatever we are. It can help you to sort out the hardest problems from your work in few easy steps. From the very first version