Category Archives: Microsoft

Right Click Attach/Detach VHD Image

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Nerd

For Windows 7 / Server 2008 R2 only – Medo has created a great little utility that will attach (mount) or detach a VHD Hard drive image file.  This is a wonderful time saver for those that use VHD’s on … Continue reading →

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Why it’s a bad idea to send large email attachments

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Nerd

The Google Operating System Blog has a great post explaining why it’s not a good idea to send large attachments: People who demand large message size limits rarely understand the limitations of the email transmission.  Because of the MIME encoding … Continue reading →

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Clean Install Windows 7 with Upgrade Disk

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Nerd

Seems that you can perform a clean install of Windows 7 – with an upgrade disk (read much cheaper here). Normally, if you install with an upgrade disk, you cannot activate windows.  The work around is to perform a clean … Continue reading →

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New Microsoft tool to install Windows from USB

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Nerd

Now, easier than before, Microsoft has released a handy utility to turn an ISO image of Windows 7 into a bootable DVD or Flash drive! Select the ISO file for Windows 7 Choose USB or DVD   That’s it! It … Continue reading →

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Windows 7 is out!

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Nerd

With the biggest and best launch to date, Microsoft has launched, in my opinion, the best operating system to come out from Redmond Washington.  Windows 7 is what Vista should have been.  Get your credit card out, and download it … Continue reading →

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FREE Anti-Virus / Anti-Malware / Anti-Spyware released from Microsoft

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Nerd

Today, Microsoft released Security Essentials, a 100% free anti virus, anti spyware, and anti malware software.  There are no subscriptions, no trials, just 100% free!  Finally, people can protect their computers without forking over any money! Download, and install the … Continue reading →

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Protect your PC – Disable AutoPlay

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Nerd

Windows 7 disables the AutoPlay feature which has been abused by malware (like Conficker). Now, Microsoft provides this same functionality for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008. Download Disable AutoPlay for Windows Update for Windows … Continue reading →

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