Posts by Keith Bennett38

Douglas Garcia52 said:I tried downloading this tool from the link, but it keeps asking me to log in, and I can't get past it.

I'm thinking about just reinstalling Windows 7 since I have the disc handy.

What do you guys think about doing that?

If you don't mind the hassle, I'd say go for it. You'll probably waste hours trying to fix the issue manually, whereas a fresh install takes maybe 20 minutes tops. 🙂

Noah Sanchez39 said:😕

I don't get how you could run a System Restore without picking a Restore Point first—you know, choosing a date when things were actually working.🤔

Hmm... I'm a bit lost on that too.😕

There should be an option for "more restore points..." or something like that in there. At least, it ought to be.

Maybe give this Microsoft's tool a shot.

http://fixitcenter.support.microsoft.com/Portal

(It exists online and offline versions.) 🙂

Douglas Garcia52 said:I tried doing that, but I still can't get that list off my taskbar for some reason.

Ever since I ran those updates, my PC has been acting even worse. Internet Explorer, Windows Explorer, the taskbar... everything is just broken.

And when I try to open Aero, it keeps showing this Windows 7 Basic theme—I've tried deleting it, but it won't let me.

Maybe the best bet is to try a System Restore (Start - Programs - Accessories - System Tools - System Restore) and pick a point from a few days ago. Just look for a date on the calendar that isn't greyed out. Might help, I guess.🤷

Douglas Garcia52 said:what even is aero

It doesn't seem like a big deal, but it actually causes issues when you're using Windows Explorer

how do I turn on that
aero

Just right-click the desktop, hit "Personalize," and then pick any Aero theme🙂

restlessbear34 said:Hey there!

Just one thing... might be the wrong sub, but whatever...

Could someone point me toward the drivers for this board: ASUS M5A97? I've been looking everywhere and can't seem to find them...

Thanks in advance!!!

Here you go
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/products/...px?pid=2470#dl

goldenmarlin5 said:Hey, I need to get to my internet connections so I can type in an IP address and those default settings.

How do you get there in Windows 7? It's kind of urgent! :/

Control Panel - Network and Sharing Center - Local Area Connection

hollowwolf9 said:Why does my PC keep rebooting after exactly two hours once I've installed Windows 7?

Maybe it's because you don't have a valid Windows license😬

Richard Nelson2 said:Does anyone know how to get rid of those pre-installed Games that come with Windows 7 (you know, the card games, chess, etc.)? I used to be able to wipe them out via the Control Panel back when I was running Windows XP.

Go to Control panel - Programs and Features - then look on the right side for Turn Windows features on or OFF and just uncheck Games🙂

Terry Hernandez71 said:Hey everyone... I've got a Sony Handycam DCR-HC19E and I'm trying to capture some footage from a tape using an IEEE1394 FireWire cable. Everything worked fine back when I was running Windows XP, but now that I've moved over to Windows 7, the computer just won't recognize the camera when I plug it in via the cable 🤷.
I'm hoping to use the chaptering feature in Movie maker, but I'm having a hard time tracking down a version that actually works on Windows 7—does anyone have a link to the right Movie maker version for Windows 7? I know version 2.0 just doesn't work on Windows 7... Thanks

Since Windows 7 came out, they changed how things like email and Movie maker work. They introduced the Windows Live suite (Messenger, Mail, Writer, Movie Maker).
You should probably grab Movie maker from there.
http://download.live.com/moviemaker

Eric Hughes522 said:If I'm getting this right, a backup basically just saves my C drive onto my D drive. So if some virus wrecks my PC, I can roll everything back to how it was. My laptop came with the 64-bit version, but I got a Windows 7 recovery disc that's 32-bit. Hypothetically, if things go south
and I pop in an installation CD, what happens then?
Could you explain a bit more about how I actually turn that backup image into something useful?
And does a System Restore point have anything to do with what we're talking about?

Pretty much—you grab the C partition and stash it on D. A System Restore point is a different thing entirely.

If you type "Backup and Restore" into the Windows Help search, it pretty much walks you through the whole process.

If you can't access Control Panel, you can restore your computer using a Windows installation disc or a system repair disc (if you have one).

1) Insert the installation disc or system repair disc.

2) Restart your computer using the computer's power button.

3) If prompted, press any key to start the computer from the installation disc or system repair disc.

If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or DVD, check the information that came with your computer. You might need to change your computer's BIOS settings. For information about which settings to change, check your computer manufacturer's website. For more information about BIOS, see BIOS: frequently asked questions.

4) Choose your language settings, and then click Next.

5) Click Repair your computer.

This step only applies if you are using a Windows installation disc.

6) Select a recovery option, and then click Next.

🙂It looks something like this:

http://www.petri.co.il/restore-windo...ckup-image.htm

Here's another visual guide on using "Backup and Restore," maybe it helps.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/1838/...-in-windows-7/

Eric Hughes522 said:Full disclosure here—I don't actually know what a backup is.

It wouldn't be such a huge deal if Windows 7 wasn't doing its own thing by default,
running a backup once a week or whenever it feels like it and saving some sort of image file to my D: drive. I've got about 20-30 gigs of this stuff piling up now.

Could someone please explain in plain English what a backup is, how often I'm supposed to run it, and what I'm even meant to do with it?

😕😕😕

Basically, a backup is just a safety copy of your hard drive. To put it simply, the computer takes a snapshot of your current system, files, and programs and saves them to a different partition. Why bother? Well, if things go south—like if Windows crashes—you can use a Windows installation disc to restore everything back to normal using that backup.
You can turn it off or tweak the schedule whenever you want. (Control Panel - Backup and Restore)

>>To set up automatic backups
If you've never used Windows Backup before, the Windows Backup wizard automatically creates a schedule for you, which you can change.

Click to open Backup and Restore.

Click set up backup, and then follow the steps in the wizard. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

To change automatic backups
Click to open Backup and Restore.

Click Change settings. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.<<<<<

Anonymous said:I just swapped out my theme, and now when I hover over an open app on the taskbar, I don't get that little window preview anymore. It just shows the program name instead..
hope that makes sense 😁
any idea how to get those previews back?

Maybe you picked a theme that isn't Aero. You might want to try an Aero theme. 🙂

Richard Nelson2 said:I'm having some trouble playing videos—the screen just goes black. I’ve tried pretty much everything to fix it, like installing K-Lite codecs, BSP, and using Windows Media Player, but the picture stays almost completely dark. I guess I might be missing something, so if anyone has any advice, let me know.

I also have some older software like AutoCAD 2007, and every single time I try to run it, I get that annoying pop-up asking if I'm sure I want to launch an unknown program. It's honestly such a pain having to click through that for every single app. I guess there's a way to just convince the system to stop messing with me, right?

For those older programs, you might want to try right-clicking the .exe file and hitting Properties. Go to the Compatibility tab, check the box for Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode, and then also check "Run this program as an Administrator." Hit Apply and that might do the trick, I guess.

Anthony Rogers27 said:Does anyone know how to make file extensions show up in my folders?
Like, I want to see the .mp3 or .rar at the end of the names.

Go to the Control Panel (set it to View by : Large Icons), then hit Folder Options - View and just uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types." Hit OK and you should be good.

🙂

dustyjackal10 said:I hope I'm in the right place with this "issue" of mine. I haven't really scrolled through the whole thread yet, so if this has already been covered, I guess my bad.

So, I've got an integrated webcam built into my PC running Windows 7.

Is there a built-in app for this Logitech Webcam in Windows 7, or am I gonna have to download something? If so, any suggestions on what to use? thanks

I'm guessing it's a laptop. You should probably check the manufacturer's site for the specific webcam software. Like, HP usually has an HP Webcam program or something similar.

Anthony Rogers27 said:Does anyone know how to make the lights on my keyboard and mouse turn off when I shut down the PC?
Back on my old Windows machine, everything would just go dark once I powered down, but it doesn't work that way anymore.

I'm guessing you're using a newer USB keyboard and mouse, so since they draw power from the USB port, they stay lit up.
I guess there might not be a way to kill the lights.😢

Right-click the Computer icon on your desktop and go to Properties - Device Manager. If you don't see any yellow exclamation marks there, I guess that means the drivers are probably installed fine.
Maybe check it there.

Maybe give this tool a shot:

http://www.prevx.com/filenames/23228...1/UMX.EXE.html

Event Viewer works fine for me, so I guess I don't really see why it wouldn't be working on your end🤷

Amy Rivera66 said:I've got exactly 8 slides, lol 🤣
Man, this thread is rough. I'll probably pick something easier next time 😢

Thanks for the links, they were super helpful!! Does anyone happen to have anything on installation and upgrades that isn't just a list of instructions? 😬

Here are five reasons to switch to Windows 7 (in English) 🙂

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscente...windows_7.html