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Having too many startup programs can make your system take longer to start and it can waste memory. If you don’t need a program at startup, it’s a good idea to get the program out of your startup path. But this can be tricky. Here's an overview of how Read More...
Here's a simple Registry edit that lets you control what applications Windows 7 will include on the Recommended Programs list. Follow our daily tips on: Twitter | Facebook | blog | Web | RSS Read More...
For an exhaustive inventory of system configuration details , Windows 7 offers three tools that provide varying levels of technical information. Here's an overview of the three tools . Follow our daily tips on: Twitter | Facebook | blog | Web | RSS Read More...
The firewall in Windows 7 maintains different network location types for different networks. Here’s what you should know about using these profiles to protect your system on different networks . Follow our daily tips on: Twitter | Facebook | blog | Web Read More...
Windows 7 cannot open or restore files backed up in the format used by Windows XP Backup. But your data isn't lost. Here's a look at restoring from older backups . Read More...
Windows XP Mode is an optional download for Windows 7 that lets you run applications that might not run well on Windows 7. Here's all you need to know to run apps in a virtualized Windows XP environment . Enjoy! Read More...
Want to install Windows 7 on a system, but leave the previous Windows installation in place? Follow these easy steps to create a multiboot system for Windows 7 . Read More...
TechNet Magazine is about to relaunch its popular "Tip of the Day" feature. And we're kicking off with a look at the best tips and tricks for Windows 7. Find out how to secure Windows 7, restore old data, configure multiboot systems, run virtual environments, Read More...
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Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 introduce PKI enhancements that greatly improve the deployment and operational experience for users, enabling powerful new scenarios while decreasing operational costs. In the May 2009 issue of TechNet Magazine, we Read More...
Windows 7 includes many new features and enhancements to help improve  security. In the May 2009 issue of TechNet Magazine , which is now available online, Chris Corio gives an overview of all these new security features and enhancements in Windows Read More...
The Microsoft Learning team has come out with a great series of bite-sized “Learning Snacks” to help introduce you to new features coming in Windows 7. They’ve just released a new series of Snacks this week, and we thought you might enjoy them! Desktop Read More...
To help you get more out of Windows 7 beta 1, TechNet Magazine is bringing you A Month of Windows 7 Tips .  Here's what we posted for the third week of February. Turn Off Security Messages and Other System Notifications in Windows 7 Windows 7 allows Read More...
To help you get more out of Windows 7 beta 1 (or maybe you just want a glimpse of what you can expect from the new OS), TechNet Magazine is bringing you A Month of Windows 7 Tips .  (We had a few technical difficulties, but now we're back to posting Read More...
We've had some feedback from readers over the past couple days asking where the daily Windows 7 tips went.  Unfortunately, we experienced some technical difficulties that prevented us from publishing new tips. We fixed the problem, however, and we Read More...
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