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How-to guides and tutorials about topics related to the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system and ways that you can adjust the settings for it.

How to View Saved Passwords in Google Chrome (3 Methods)

How to View Saved Passwords in Google Chrome (3 Methods)

January 2, 2024 by Matthew Burleigh

You can access your passwords list in Google Chrome by clicking the three dots, selecting Settings, choosing Autofill and Passwords, clicking Google Passwords Manager, selecting …

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Categories Programs Tags Google Chrome, Google Chrome How-To Guides, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Passwords
how to start google chrome automatically when your computer starts

How to Start Google Chrome Automatically When Computer Starts

September 17, 2023March 17, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

A lot of times, when we are editing Windows startup programs, it’s to speed up the process. But having your most used programs launch at …

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Categories Programs Tags Google Chrome How-To Guides, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Startup
how do i change my printer from offline to online in windows 7

How Do I Change My Printer from Offline to Online in Windows 7?

June 18, 2023February 23, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

Printers can be difficult ot work with, and troubleshooting them can take you to a lot of different places on your computer. One common issue …

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Categories Hardware Tags Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Printer
How to Open Any File From Your Keyboard in Windows 7

How to Open Any File From Your Keyboard in Windows 7

June 18, 2023February 10, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

Once you start to use your laptop or desktop computer more you will be looking for methods to be more efficient. One of the easiest …

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Categories Programs Tags Files, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
view windows 7 print drivers

How to See All of the Printer Drivers Currently Installed in Windows 7

June 30, 2023February 2, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

Print drivers are a necessary component when you are adding a printer to your computer. Over time as you connect to different printers, you may …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Printer
how to restore files from the windows 7 recycle bin

How to Restore Items from the Windows 7 Recycle Bin

June 12, 2023February 1, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

When you start cleaning up a folder that you use a lot on your Windows computer, it’s easy to delete something that you want to …

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Categories Programs Tags Deleting, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
how to change cursor blink rate in windows 7

How to Change the Cursor Blink Rate in Windows 7

June 29, 2023January 29, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

The cursor that you see on your screen in Windows 7 can blink to let you find it more easily. This can be surprisingly helpful, …

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Categories Programs Tags Keyboard, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
check the option to suppress offers during install and update

How to Stop Java from Asking to Install the Ask Toolbar in Windows 7

June 12, 2023January 27, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

If you have used an application that required Java on your Windows computer, then you likely went through the process of downloading the application. Java …

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Categories Programs Tags Javascript, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
Select your desired Windows Live Movie Maker aspect ratio

How to Change Video Aspect Ratio in Windows 7

May 31, 2023January 26, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

After you have downloaded and installed Windows Live Movie Maker in Windows 7, you can begin to make adjustments to the videos on your computer. …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Windows Live Movie Maker How-To Guides
how to protect your computer

How to Protect Your Computer

June 3, 2023January 25, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

Digital files and information are the targets of a lot of criminals and scammers, so you need to do whatever you can to protect your …

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Categories Programs Tags CrashPlan, Downloads, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
windows 7 video editing interface

What is the Windows 7 Video Editor Called?

July 3, 2023January 25, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

The Windows Live Movie Maker is an excellent application that provides Windows 7 users with a simple and effective way to edit videos. Not a …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Windows Live Movie Maker How-To Guides
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How Do I Hide the Taskbar in Windows 7?

August 28, 2023January 24, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

While the Windows 7 taskbar at the bottom of the screen can be a great way to launch programs and switch between different applications, it …

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Categories Programs Tags Desktop, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
convert csv comma delimited to pipe delimited

Can I Convert CSV to Pipe Delimited in Windows?

June 8, 2023January 20, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

Whether you have created your own CSV file in an application like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, or you have received the file from someone …

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Categories Programs Tags CSV, Microsoft Excel How-To Guides, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Notepad
Click the Startup tab

How to Change Startup Items

August 17, 2023January 15, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

When you restart or power on your Windows computer, you may find that certain apps and services are starting automatically. This is due to an …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Startup
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10 Must Have Programs that are Free to Download

June 17, 2023January 15, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

Many of the more common must-have programs on a computer are programs that cost money (Microsoft Office), programs that cost a lot of money (Adobe …

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Categories Web Browsers and Applications Tags Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Teamviewer
how to hide desktop icons in windows 7

How to Hide Desktop Icons in Windows 7

June 17, 2023January 13, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

If you have a really interesting desktop background picture on your computer, you might not like how all of your desktop icons are hiding it. …

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Categories Programs Tags Desktop, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
how to stop the print spooler in windows 7

Programs and Menus You Can Launch from the Windows 7 Search Tool

June 8, 2023January 13, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

Your Windows PC probably has a lot of different applications on it. These could be apps that came with the computer, plus other apps that …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Notepad
adjust the clock settings

How To Change the Windows 7 Clock from 12-Hour to 24-Hour Format

July 17, 2023January 12, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

The clock on your Windows 7 computer can be adjusted in a couple of different ways. One of those available adjustments includes the option to …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Time
go to the google fonts page

Windows 7 Install Fonts Guide

August 16, 2023January 6, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

While there are many places where you might acquire new fonts, there aren’t many options that make the Windows 7 install fonts process easier than …

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Categories Programs Tags Google Fonts, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
Copy the program's URL

How to Change the Program or File That Opens When You Click a Shortcut

July 26, 2023December 1, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

If you like to use shortcuts for your favorite applications and files in Microsoft Windows, then you may not have thought about editing them once …

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Categories Programs Tags Desktop, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
google chrome desktop shortcut in windows 7

Can I Put a Chrome Shortcut on Desktop in Windows?

July 17, 2023December 1, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

If you spend a lot of time online then the web browser might be the most used application on your computer. But if you spend …

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Categories Programs Tags Desktop, Google Chrome How-To Guides, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
how to force a web page shortcut to open in a specific browser

How to Open Shortcut with Specific Browser in Windows 7

June 10, 2023December 1, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

Many third-party Web browsers are quite popular, and it’s likely that you have tried one of them out at some point. In fact, you might …

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Categories Programs Tags Desktop, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
set chrome as default browser in windows 7

Set Google Chrome as the Default Browser in Windows 7

August 4, 2023November 30, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

It’s pretty common for people to prefer and install third-party Web browsers like Firefox or Chrome. They are often faster and easier to use than …

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Categories Programs Tags Defaults, Featured Windows, Google Chrome How-To Guides, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
where is the appdata folder in windows 7

Where is My AppData Folder in Windows 7?

June 1, 2023November 30, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

Your Windows computer has some files and folders that are hidden by default. Hiding files like this makes it tougher for people to accidentally delete …

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Categories Programs Tags Folders, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
Bar code images creation at barcoding.com

Bar Code Images Created Online for Free

July 26, 2023September 16, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

Do you need a barcode that someone can scan? While there are a lot of tools that you can purchase which can make these barcodes …

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Categories Web Browsers and Applications Tags Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Utilities
general printer troubleshooting

General Guidelines for Printer Troubleshooting

May 31, 2023September 14, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

While printers are becoming much easier to install and use in newer Windows operating systems, they can still be a large source of frustration for …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Printer
Right-click the Print Spooler option, then click Stop

How to Stop the Print Spooler in Windows 7

July 17, 2023September 14, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

One of the parts of printing a document from your computer to your printer involves something called a print spooler. If the spooler isn’t working …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Printer
how to change the name of a printer in windows 7

How to Change a Printer Name in Windows 7

July 10, 2023September 14, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

Are the printer names on the Windows printer menu confusing or difficult to identify? Even if you are very familiar with the printer model that …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Printer
how to start the print spooler in windows 7

How to Start the Print Spooler in Windows 7

July 31, 2023September 14, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

The print spooler on your Windows computer is one part of the equation that lets you create physical copies of your documents on your printer. …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Printer
save screen shot as an image file

What is a Screen Shot and How Do I Make One?

July 3, 2023September 13, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

Capturing a picture of your computer or phone screen can be an effective way to describe a problem to someone or to show them something …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Paint
how to make your desktop picture bigger or smaller in windows 7

How to Change Desktop Background Size in Windows 7

July 6, 2023September 13, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

Have you been going through your computer and personalizing the areas where that’s an option? One of the places you see most often on your …

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Categories Programs Tags Background, Featured Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
rotate desktop background picture

How to Rotate a Desktop Background Picture in Windows 7

July 18, 2023September 13, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

Have you found the perfect desktop background picture, gone through the process of setting it, then found that it’s turned the wrong way? A lot …

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Categories Programs Tags Background, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
how to zoom in on microsoft paint

How to Zoom in on Microsoft Paint

June 19, 2023September 13, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

Do you have an image that you are trying to edit, but it’s too difficult to see small details? If you are just using the …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Paint, Zoom
how to change a windows 7 password

How to Change a Windows 7 Password

June 19, 2023September 12, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

Is the password on your computer really simple to guess? Or have you shared it with other people? Our computers provide access to most of …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Passwords
how to create a wbesite shortcut on the desktop in windows 7

How to Create a Desktop Shortcut for a Website in Windows 7

June 19, 2023September 2, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

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, …

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Categories Programs Tags Desktop, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
Type the code to create the combined CSV file

Merge CSV Files Into One Large CSV File In Windows 7

July 25, 2023August 18, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

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 …

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Categories Programs Tags CSV, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
how to find the appdata folder in windows 7

How to Find the AppData Folder in Windows 7

July 19, 2023August 5, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

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. …

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Categories Programs Tags Featured Windows, Folders, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
change the windows 7 negative number format

Change the Windows 7 Negative Number Format

July 7, 2023July 4, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

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 …

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Categories Programs Tags Keyboard, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
click the wireless properties button

How to Find Network Password on Windows 7

July 3, 2023June 20, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

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 …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Passwords
how to set Internet Explorer as the default browser in Windows 7

How to Change Default Browser Windows 7 Guide

June 20, 2023May 21, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

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 …

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Categories Web Browsers and Applications Tags Defaults, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
Set the desired folder

How to Change the Default Windows Explorer Folder in Windows 7

June 19, 2023April 15, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

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 …

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Categories Programs Tags Folders, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
double-click the print spooler option

How to Adjust the Print Spooler in Windows 7

July 20, 2023February 25, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

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 …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Printer
enter the new name for the flash drive

How to Change the Name of a Flash Drive in Windows 7

June 17, 2023January 6, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

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 …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, USB Flash Drive
how to delete a font in windows 7

How to Delete a Font in Windows 7

June 30, 2023August 10, 2021 by Matthew Burleigh

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. …

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Categories Programs Tags Fonts, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
add the my computer icon to the windows 7 desktop

How to Display the My Computer Icon on the Windows 7 Desktop

July 3, 2023August 5, 2021 by Matthew Burleigh

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 …

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Categories Programs Tags Desktop, Featured Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
how to change size desktop icons in windows 7

How to Change the Size of Desktop Icons in Windows 7

July 5, 2023February 26, 2021 by Matthew Burleigh

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 …

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Categories Programs Tags Desktop, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
how to zip a file in windows 7

How to Create a Zip File in Windows 7

June 25, 2023December 6, 2020 by Matthew Burleigh

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 …

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Categories Programs Tags Files, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
change the windows 7 list separator

Change the Windows 7 List Separator

July 20, 2023November 12, 2020 by Matthew Burleigh

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 …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Settings
Hide extensions for known file types

How to Show File Extensions in Windows 7

June 26, 2023November 3, 2020 by Matthew Burleigh

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 …

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Categories Programs Tags Files, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
switch from landscape to portrait in windows 7

How to Switch to Portrait Orientation in Windows 7

July 6, 2023October 29, 2018 by Matthew Burleigh

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 …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Orientation
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