How to Change a Windows 7 Password
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Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
Tutorials and articles to help you make changes in Microsoft Windows operating systems like Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11.
Not sure where to start? Check out our featured Microsoft Windows guides below:
- How to Find Your Wi-Fi Password in Windows – if you aren’t sure what the password is for your wireless network, this guide can help you find it.
- How to Create a Zip File in Windows – Microsoft Windows has a default tool that you can use to zip files, which we show you how to use in this article.
- How to Change Your Printer from Offline to Online in Windows – find out how to fix a printer that won’t print because it is showing as offline.
How to Create a Desktop Shortcut for a Website in Windows 7
Do you find that you are visiting some sites more often than others? It could be your bank or credit card, or maybe your email, …
Merge CSV Files Into One Large CSV File In Windows 7
Copying and pasting data between different spreadsheets can be a tedious and frustrating activity. But it’s also really easy to make a mistake because many …
How to Find the AppData Folder in Windows 7
Occasionally you will need to find or edit a file on your computer that is currently hidden, or buried under several different layers of folders. …
Change the Windows 7 Negative Number Format
There are some small quirks to the way Windows displays certain types of information. In a lot of situations, you might not notice or really …
How to Create a Zip File in Windows 10
In earlier versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system, it used to be difficult to compress or decompress files. Since file compression has become much …
How to Enable Tablet Mode in Windows 10
Some laptops focus a lot of their marketing on the convertible aspect of the laptop, if it’s one of the models that can easily switch …
How to Find WiFi Password Windows 10 Guide – 6 Easy Steps
Once you connect to a wireless network on your Windows 10 laptop or desktop, your computer is going to continue connecting to that network when …
How to Find Network Password on Windows 7
It’s really easy to forget a WiFi password once you’ve entered it. Most devices will remember this information, meaning that you usually don’t need to …
How to Stop Taskbar from Hiding in Windows 10
The horizontal bar at the bottom of Windows 10 is called the taskbar. This is where you can see the programs that are open, plus …
How to Put Google Chrome on Desktop Windows 10 Guide
The desktop area in Windows operating systems has long been thought of as the “Home” screen by many users. This is where they put important …
How to Change Default Browser Windows 7 Guide
Setting the default applications in Microsoft Windows is important if you have more than one program on your computer that can handle certain types of …
How to Change the Default Windows Explorer Folder in Windows 7
Being able to find the files and folders that you need on your Windows 7 laptop or desktop computer involves some familiarity with the file …
How to Get Printer Online – Windows 10
If you’re used to working with printers frequently, you have probably faced situations where your machine is ready to print, but the printer status on …
How to Adjust the Print Spooler in Windows 7
The print spooler, or printer spooler, on your Windows computer, is a part of the operating system that controls communication between the document or file that …
How to Change the Name of a Flash Drive in Windows 7
Do you have multiple flash drives that you use for work or school, and you find it difficult to differentiate between them? This issue can …
How to Change the Right Click on Touchpad Setting in Windows 10
Many of the applications that you use on your laptop or desktop computer will have additional options available when you right-click. This could include things …
How to Remove Windows Store from Taskbar in Windows 10
Windows 10 includes many apps by default. Some of these might have been installed by the computer manufacturer, while others, such as the Microsoft Store …
How to Delete a Font in Windows 7
Adding fonts in Microsoft Windows gives you an effective way to acquire the fonts that you need to use in your documents or design programs. …
How to Display the My Computer Icon on the Windows 7 Desktop
Many Windows system users that have been with the operating system since an early version like Windows XP have become comfortable using applications a certain …
How to Disconnect Bluetooth Device – Windows 10
Some of the most useful devices and connections that you make with other devices throughout the day utilize Bluetooth technology. This wireless connection allows for …
How to Connect an Xbox One Controller in Windows 10
Microsoft makes both the Windows 10 operating system and the Xbox One gaming console, so it only makes sense that it’s possible to use both …
How to Change Your Double Click Mouse Speed in Windows 10
Windows 10 contains an incredible number of settings and options that you can adjust. Some of these are used more commonly than others, such as …
How to Uninstall Skype in Windows 10
Some applications on your computer can get in your way from time to time, especially if you don’t use them, or you use an alternative. …
How to Change the Mouse Pointer Color in Windows 10
You are likely accustomed to the white mouse pointer in Windows and may not have given it much thought. While some Windows themes can alter …
How to Change the Size of Desktop Icons in Windows 7
You can customize a lot of different things in Windows 7 by using options found on the Control Panel. But you can also customize certain …
How to Empty the Recycle Bin in Windows 10
Knowing how to empty the recycle bin or the trash can in the Windows operating system can be a helpful way to free up storage …
How to Create a Zip File in Windows 7
Folders are a very helpful organizational tool in Windows 7. They allow you to minimize clutter in larger folders by creating a sort of filing …
Change the Windows 7 List Separator
Windows 7 has a default list separator that can affect certain files you create and edit on your computer, such as .csv files. Use these …
How to Show File Extensions in Windows 7
The files that you have on your computer all have a different file type. Use these steps to show file extensions in Windows 7. Our …
How to Save Passwords on Chrome in Windows 10
A good security practice is to use different passwords for different websites. Unfortunately, all of these different passwords can be tough to remember. Use these …
How to Create an Internet Shortcut in Windows 10
When there is a website that you visit a lot, you often want to do something to make it easy to access. This could involve …
How to Enable Windows Explorer Dark Theme in Windows 10
Windows 10 has long offered the ability for users to change the way that the operating system appears. Sometimes this is done by adjusting some …
How to Turn Off Focus Assist Windows 10 Settings
if you’ve been seeing some of your notifications and wondered why, then you may be wondering what is Focus Assist? More specifically, you may be …
How to Forget a Network in Windows 10
When you connect to a wireless network on your Windows 10 computer, you will be able to connect to that network in the future whenever …
Quick Way to Uninstall an App in Windows 10
If you’ve been using Windows operating systems for a while, then you are likely familiar with the traditional way of uninstalling a program. You open …
How to Run the Google Chrome Malware Checker in Windows 10
Google Chrome might have a simple interface, but there is a lot that you can customize when you start exploring all of its various settings. …
How Do I Do Private Browsing in Chrome in Windows 10?
Almost every Web browser that you use on your computer or your smartphone has some type of private browsing mode. Unfortunately most of them have …
How to Turn Off Conversation View in Windows 10 Mail
Are you having trouble finding specific emails in the Mail app on your Windows 10 laptop or desktop computer? The conversation view feature has become …
How to Remove the Default Signature in Windows 10 Mail
While many of the most popular email providers have good mail applications that you can use in your Web browser, you may like the look …
How to Turn on the Magnifier in Windows 10
Your Windows 10 computer has a feature that can automatically zoom everything on the screen by a certain percentage. This is useful when you are …
How to Add or Remove the Mouse Trail in Windows 10
There are a lot of settings that you can customize for your mouse in Windows 10. Whether you want to change the color of the …
Where is the Control Panel in Windows 10?
If you have been a Windows user for a while, then you likely became familiar with the Control Panel, which is where you would go …
How to Enable High Contrast Mode in Windows 10
Do you have trouble reading text and looking at images on your computer because all of the colors seem to blend into one another? This …
How to Only Allow Apps from the Microsoft Store in Windows 10
One of the more dangerous things you can do on your computer is to install an app from an unknown place. Unknown apps could have …
How to Personalize Start Folders in Windows 10
When you click the Start menu at the bottom-left corner of your screen in Windows 10 you are able to access almost everything on your …
What Does Task View Do in Windows 10?
The taskbar at the bottom of your Windows 10 screen provides access to a number of different apps and features that can improve your experience …
How to Enable iTunes Sharing in Windows 10
Do you have a lot of other devices on your home network that you would like to use to play your iTunes library? While copying …
How to Update Other Microsoft Products in Windows 10 When You Update Windows
Your Windows 10 computer may also have other Microsoft products installed on it, too. These applications, much like the ones that you might also have …
How to Keep the Screen from Turning Off on a Windows 10 Laptop
Preserving the battery on a laptop is an important element of using one when you are in a situation where you aren’t able to charge …
How to Remove the Numbers from Taskbar Icons in Windows 10
The icons in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen on your Windows 10 computer provide quick access to your programs. By simply clicking …
How to View Pictures as a Slideshow in Windows 10
Do you have a number of pictures in a folder on your Windows 10 computer, and you’d like to view them all as a slideshow? …
What is the Address Thing at the Bottom of the Screen in Windows 10?
Do you see the word “Address” with a search field after it at the bottom of the screen, and you don’t know what it is? …
How to Show or Hide the Search Field in the Windows 10 Taskbar
Many recent versions of Windows have had a search field either in the taskbar or on the Start menu. It’s always been helpful, but the …
How to Wirelessly Connect to Another Display in Windows 10
Connecting from a laptop to a TV has long been possible with the help of things like HDMI and VGA. Simply connect the appropriate cables …
How to Add a Touch Screen Keyboard Icon to the Windows 10 Taskbar
Many of the laptop computers that have been purchased in recent years have touch screens. This gives users the option to navigate their machines either …
How to Disable Cortana on the Lock Screen in Windows 10
The Cortana feature on your Windows 10 computer allows you to speak into your computer’s microphone and perform certain actions without even typing or clicking …
How to Enable the On Screen Keyboard in Windows 10
Windows 10 has a lot of useful settings and features like the snipping tool that allows you to capture pictures of your screen. Some of …
How to Set the Time Zone Automatically in Windows 10
Your Windows 10 computer is able to perform certain actions and change certain settings based on your location. However, in order to do that, it …
How to Enable Dark Mode in Windows 10
Dark mode settings have become popular choices for programs like YouTube and Twitter, as the switch from a bright white background to a black or …
How to Change Camera Permissions for Apps in Windows 10
Many of the apps and websites that you visit might want to send you notifications or gain access to your contacts. Often these requests are …
How to Add Most Used in Windows 10 to the Start Screen
If you’ve used someone else’s computer and they had all of their favorite programs in one spot on their Start menu, then you may be …
How to Change Mouse Pointer Speed in Windows 10
You can change your mouse pointer speed by going to the Mouse settings menu, selecting Additional mouse settings, choosing the Pointer Options tab, then dragging …
How to Turn Off the Touchpad When a Mouse is Connected in Windows 10
When you connect a mouse to a laptop that has a touchpad, you will typically have two active pointer devices. It’s possible that you are …
How to Switch to Portrait Orientation in Windows 7
In a traditional setup, your monitor is displayed in the landscape orientation, where the bottom and top edges of the screen are longer than the …
How to Turn Off Autoplay in Windows 7
When you insert a CD or DVD into the disc drive on your Windows 7 computer, it probably launches a program based on the type …
Where Did My Desktop Icons Go in Windows 7?
Are you accustomed to navigating your computer and its files largely from the desktop? This is a convenient location where you may save your important …
How to Make the Taskbar Smaller in Windows 10
The horizontal bar at the bottom of your screen provides you with access to some of the most commonly used applications on the computer, as …
How to Lock the Screen After Inactivity in Windows 7
Locking your computer when you are away from it is an effective way to make sure that others can’t use it without knowing your password. …
How to Enable Storage Sense in Windows 10
While hard drives have gotten bigger and cheaper over time, we can still run into issues where we run low on storage. Eventually, this means …
How to Uninstall a Program in Windows 10
Over time with your Windows 10 computer, you may have tried some new programs to see if they gave you the functionality that you needed. …
How to Add Another Column in Windows 10 File Explorer
When you open File Explorer in Windows 10 in the Details view, you see some basic information like the filename, Date modifed, and Type. For …
How to Show Firefox Tab Previews in the Windows Taskbar
The Windows taskbar at the bottom of your computer screen shows some icons that you can click to open certain programs. It will also show …
How to Hide File Extensions in Windows 7
File names are very important when you are browsing your computer and looking for something in particular. When you couple this with some shortcuts to …
How to Stop HTML Files from Opening in Notepad in Windows 7
There are a number of different file types that you can view in Web browsers, and different websites employ different file types based on the …
How to Display a Keyboard on the Screen in Windows 7
If you ever encounter a broken keyboard, then you might think that you are out of options for entering letters, numbers, or symbols into programs …
How to Allow Pop Ups in Firefox – Windows 7
Pop ups can actually be an important part of a website’s content, despite the almost entirely negative connotation that the term has developed over the …
How to Add a Font in Microsoft Paint
Microsoft Paint has a text tool that you can use to write words and numbers on your images. But what if you have a fun …
How to Delete All Stored Passwords in Internet Explorer in Windows 7
Storing passwords for your favorite websites in your Web browser is a convenient feature that can save you some hassle on your personal computer. But …
How to Enable Automatic Updates for Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash Player is a program that is used by a lot of websites to display feature-rich content. But it is not included by default …
How to Show the Navigation Pane in Windows 7
Windows Explorer is the application on your Windows 7 computer that you probably use to browse through your folders and files. The Windows Explorer display …
How to Move the Taskbar to the Side of the Screen in Windows 7
The taskbar in Windows 7 is a crucial element in how you interact with the computer. It contains the Start button that provides access to …
How to Remove a Program from the Taskbar in Windows 7
The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of the screen in Windows 7 (or possibly the side or top if you have adjusted the …
Do I have 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 7?
Windows 7 comes in a variety of different versions, and each version is appropriate for different types of users. And while the choice of versions …
How to Zip a Powerpoint 2010 File
Many Powerpoint files can become very large, especially if you have included a lot of media such as pictures, audio, or video. If a Powerpoint presentation …
Windows 7 Screen Upside Down – How to Fix It
Have you ever walked away from your computer screen, only to come back and find that everything was upside down? This can happen either as …
How to Put a Control Panel Icon on the Desktop in Windows 7
There are an incredible amount of settings and options that you can configure in Windows 7 to suit your preferences. Whether you want to change …
How to Make Spotify Not Open on Startup in Windows 7
Music programs like iTunes and Spotify are popular options for managing and listening to music on your computer. But, like many programs that you install …
How to Remove the File Name from a Printed Document in Windows 7 Notepad
Notepad is a free text editor included with every copy of Windows 7, and it provides a very basic tool for creating and printing text …
Where is the Recycle Bin in Windows 7?
The Trash Can or Recycle Bin icon in Windows has been a part of desktop computer layouts for years. Deleted items went there, and you could …
How to Open a JPG With Photoshop By Default in Windows 7
You likely have a lot of programs on your computer that are able to view .jpg files. If you are just looking at them, then …
How to Get Windows Explorer in the Windows 7 Taskbar
There are a lot of different ways to navigate through Windows 7, but one of the ones that I use the most is simply clicking …
How to Set a Password for Your User Account in Windows 7
Are there other people in your house or office that you do not want to be able to use your computer? One simple way to …
How to Delete Everything on a USB Flash Drive
Is your USB flash drive becoming very full, and you need to use it to store or transport other files? The solution to this problem …
How to Format a USB Flash Drive to FAT32 in Windows 7
USB flash drives can be used with electronic devices other than your computer. Some set-top streaming boxes and video game consoles can read and store …
How to Show the Recycle Bin in Windows 8
You may want to learn how to show the recycle bin in Windows 8 if you are used to having it there from earlier versions …
How to Restore Hidden Desktop Icons in Windows 7
You may wonder how to restore hidden desktop icons in Windows 7 if someone else has hidden them as a prank, or if you accidentally …
Where is My Windows 7 Taskbar?
The Windows 7 taskbar provides an easy place to access your running programs, your Start button, and any quick launch icons that you may have …
How to Change the Desktop Background in Windows 8
One of the most common ways that people choose to customize their computers is with a different Desktop background. This option is still available in …
How to Change the Desktop Picture in Windows 7
The desktop on your Windows 7 computer is the first thing that you see after you log into Windows, and it is one of the …