Tuesday, May 5, 2009

AntiVirus for Windows 7

Once you have installed Windows 7 Beta, the first thing to do is to install an anti-virus software as Windows 7 itself reminds you to install one. Although Windows 7 is in beta, there are anti-virus software compatible for it. Microsoft has been working with security partners to help them get their applications ready for Windows 7. Three security vendors have taken the build released at the PDC in October and have developed solutions available today that work with the Windows 7 Beta.

Alert from Windows 7

Download anti-virus for Windows 7

  • Symantec offers the Norton 360 3.0 Beta which works on the Windows 7 Beta- Download
  • AVG is offering AVG Internet Security and AVG Anti-Virus that works with the Windows 7 Beta- Download
  • Kaspersky is offering a technical preview of Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows 7- Download

Enable Run Command in Start Menu in Windows 7

When you install the Windows 7 beta version, you can see some changes in the start menu when compared to Windows Vista. Similar to Vista, the Run command is not available by default in Windows 7. Many people who are still using Windows XP might want to see the run command in the start menu. Run can be enabled in Windows 7 as well like Vista.

1. Right click on any open area in the start menu and select Properties.

Properties window

2. Select the Start Menu tab in the properties window and click Customize button.

Start menu properties

3. In the customize window, check the box against Run Command and click OK.

run command

Now if you open the Start Menu, you can see the Run Command added to it.

Start Menu

Remove the Send Feedback Link in Windows 7

Windows 7 Beta version was made public few days back by Microsoft for testing purpose. Since this build is for testing purpose, Microsoft has included a link to send feedback in all Windows and programs. This can be sometimes annoying as this link sits near the Windows maximize and minimize buttons. This can be removed using a simple registry hack.

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NB: Please take a back up of registry before making any changes.

1. Click on the start menu and Click Run-> regedit.
2. This opens the registry editor. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop. Here you can see an entry by name FeedbackToolEnabled.
3. Double click on the DWORD value and make it to 0 from the current value.
4. Close the editor and log off Windows to take the effect.

Next time you log into Windows 7, you will not see the Send Feedback link.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Window7 Themes For Win XP

Window7 themes for winxp

Window 7 is the upcoming OS from Microsoft and its expected to be released in 2010. There are lots of rumors and pictures of this upcoming OS, but nothing is confirmed as of now. Microsoft has confirmed that there would be minimal UI changes in Windows 7. By the time we wait for more news on Windows 7, try out the Windows 7 theme for Windows XP. To install: Download Windows 7 Theme here Install "UXTheme Multi-Patcher 6.0.exe" from "UX Theme Patcher" folder. Double-click "Windows 7 M1 VS.msstyles" in "ThemeWindows 7 M1 VS" folder to install.

Link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/144359280/windows_seven.rar