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Download Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 RTM (Final)

After a extensive Beta testing, finally Microsoft released the RTM or final version of Windows 7 / Server 2008 (SP1) Service Pack 1 to the general public. Download -> DVD ISO via Microsoft Download (2gb) / Direct Download (DVD ISO incl both x86 / x64) Download -> Standalone exe SP1 32bit (x86) / SP1 64bit [...]

List of few alternative task manager program to default Windows Task Manager

“Ctrl + Alt + Del”. One of the most famous shortcut command of Windows to bring up the Task Manager to monitor and troubleshot any resource hungry or unresponsive program. However Windows Task manager is not the only program or tool available for Microsoft Windows to perform the said action. Let’s take a quick look [...]

How to solve appliaction crash (NFS11.exe) of Need For Speed Hot Pursuit (HP) 2010

One of the common problem of Need For Speed Hot Pursuit (NFS HP) 2010 is, some time the game crashes back in / on to desktop when starting a / the first race with error message “need for speed hot pursuit application has stopped working”. Its pretty confusing for the end users since most of [...]

Leaked version of Windows 7 / Server 2008 R2 SP1 RTM is available for download

One of the major software hosting website of the Internet, http://www.softpedia.com/, starts providing download of the leaked version of Windows 7 RTM build -> 7601.17514.101119-1850. The update file is available for for both x86 and x64 platform and compare to options available on file sharing networks / torrents, http://www.softpedia.com/ can be trusted for providing spyware [...]

Basic guide for simple home network (LAN) for File, printer & Internet connection Share

It is common for many of us to have multiple computer (desktop / laptop) in your home or in small office. Often we face the question and need to hook them up in simple network to make sure that we can share a single Internet connection or share files and folders to access them from [...]

How to remove Windows 7 Desktop WaterMark (Evaluation Copy)

Windows 7 service pack 1 is now available to public as Beta or RC (Release Candidate) version. However installing it leaves a nasty watermark extreme right lower corner of your desktop. Many of us wonder how to remove the watermark which comes into the desktop after installation of Windows 7 SP1 ? There are many third party [...]

Problem with Windows 7 USB / DVD tool (Error : Not a valid ISO file)

Windows 7 is sold online (as download) more than any other previous version of Windows. Microsoft Store provides download option as ISO image of Windows 7 installation disc to the customers. Many of them calls back MS with question about how to use the ISO for installation purpose. Recently, Microsoft released a tool, Windows 7 USB / [...]

Download Free Antivirus software (Microsoft Security Essential) from Microsoft

In todays world, where more and more of our application and computing is dependent on Internet, it becomes absolutely necessary for an user to have an active Anti Virus software installed for his/her Windows operating system. There are many Paid and free solutions available and sometime it may become bit confusing to find the right solution [...]

How to manually download Microsoft Security Essentials (Anti-Virus) offline update

Microsoft Security Essentials is a free but every effective antivirus / malware software offered by Microsoft to all Windows customers. Microsoft Security Essentials supports Windows XP / Windows Vista and Windows 7 in both 64bit (x64) and 32bit (x86) platform. The software is capable enough to update it self from Internet if having live internet [...]

Download Windows 7 Enterprise 90 days trial / evaluation for free

Microsoft is providing Windows 7 Enterprise edition for trail / evaluation use to its potential customers. Windows 7 Enterprise edition, both x64 and x86 (32bit and 34bit) installation ISO image can be downloaded from Microsoft Website for free. All you need is a hotmail / live mail email address to sign in and download the image. Download [...]

How to run a program from limited / guest account of Windows XP autometically using run as feature

If you are using a limited or guest user account of Windows XP, it would restrict you for running certain program which may require administrative access rights to run. Microsoft offers a solution by allowing users to use the feature called “Run As..” What is “Run As..” feature under Windows XP ? Under Limited / [...]

Download Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer (IE9) Beta 1

One of the most anticipated browser, which is said to be something to change how web works is now out for Beta testing. You may download the Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer (IE9) beta 1 from a new website of Microsoft’s dedicated for IE9. Beauty of the Web -> http://www.beautyoftheweb.com/ Some Screen-shots..

Virus writers often end up sending their codes to Microsoft

At a Microsoft Tech.Ed 2010 conference session, Microsoft security team said that often many hackers and virus writers end up clicking “Send” button after crashing their test systems with their malicious code and ending up sending their malicious codes to Microsoft even before they can release it at in form of a malware. One of [...]

Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Beta 1 is out – download now (link inside)

The Beta 1 of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1) is now out for public beta testing. Its available for free download via Microsoft download center or Windows update. There are couple ways of getting it.

Windows 7 overtakes Vista but XP still leads the market share

Its been just an year since Windows 7 operating system has come into the market, and since then its the first time when Windows 7 overtakes the Windows Vista in terms of market share. Where as stats still shows Windows XP is still leading the market while enjoying over 55% of market share. Source: StatCounter [...]

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