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The Complete Guide To Windows 8 Metro Control Panel

Windows 8 Control Panel is one Windows 8 Metro UI based interface which has been widely appreciated by the users. Currently the second most talked about Windows 8 feature after Start Menu, Control Panel is revitalized with a host of new shortcuts, applet for various system components, quick links to configuration consoles while including Windows [...] (more…)

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Add Custom Shortcuts & System Paths To Windows Context Menu

Right Click Enhancer is a tweak for adding items and enhancing available options for the Windows context menu. It allows you to customize the right click menu, by adding folder and file shortcuts, applications for moving items to, system configuration utility (msconfig), opening files with the notepad, the option to add files and folders to [...] (more…)

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Add Windows 8 Taskbar User Profile Picture In Windows 7 Taskbar

As news of Windows 8 new build-in features gets out every day, some developers have begun creating applications which emulate the Windows 8 leaked features like functionality. Recently, we heard that Windows Live will be integrated in system notification area of Windows 8. The developer AngleWZR over at deviantArt has recently created a small utility [...] (more…)

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Add Programs & Folders In My Computer & Control Panel [Windows]

Some while ago we covered a neat little hack for Windows 7 that allowed you to put programs in My Computer under Network Locations. One of our readers, caschy, suggested using Folder2MyPC for the same reason. We gave the utility a shot and indeed, it simplifies the process far more, and also brings the option [...] (more…)

Disable/Enable Access To Windows 7 Control Panel

This tweak will prohibit all users from accessing the Control Panel. I know it seems a bit odd but sometimes this does come in handy, lets say you have several computers over the network and you know that these computers will never be used for Administration Purpose and the basic settings will pretty much stay [...] (more…)

Adjust(Increase/Decrease) The Size Of Jump Lists In Windows 7

As you all know by now, Windows 7 includes Jump List feature. Jump lists allow easy access to common tasks related to the corresponding application. If you are looking to create custom jump lists, we have already covered a post here. By default the Jump list in Windows 7 displays only a total of 10 items. Let [...] (more…)

Add Administrative Tools To The Windows 7 Start Menu

Administrative Tools allow you to perform some common tasks like managing firewall settings, starting and stopping services, managing hard disk settings, etc.You can locate these administrative tools under the “System and Security” section of the Control Panel. But for faster access, let me share a tip on how to add it to the Start Menu. (more…)

How To View The Troubleshooting History In Windows 7

If you have diagnosed and fixed some problem in Windows 7 and after some time you are not sure what exactly steps you followed, then you can view the troubleshooting history. Go through the following simple steps to view the troubleshooting history in Windows 7. (more…)

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Disable NVIDIA Control Panel From Desktop Right-Click Context Menu

Do you have a Nvidia Graphic card? The latest firmware from Nvidia installs a script that enables Nvidia Control Panel on desktop right-click context menu. This can slow down the loading speed of the context menu when you right-click on the Desktop if you are using a low-end computer. In my case, I simply don’t [...] (more…)

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How To Enable Add/Remove Programs When Disabled By A Virus

Are you facing trouble opening Add/Remove Programs from your Control Panel? Does it give you the error saying that it has been disabled by administrator? Some days back we covered a post on How to enable show hidden files and folders when disabled by a virus, the problem of Disabled Add/Remove program is also a [...] (more…)

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How To Remove Nvidia Control Panel From Desktop Right Click Context Menu

Note: This post is for those who have Nvidia graphic card installed on their computer. The "NVIDIA Control Panel" can be directly accessed from Start menu or Start Search menu in Windows Vista, generally its not used much often and doesn’t;t require a separate item in the desktop context menu. If it annoys you then [...] (more…)