Category Archives: Windows

No to All File Copy Trick

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Nerd

We’ve all done it…  Copy some files from one folder to another, only to find that there is already a file with that name in it.  Then you get the infamous dialog box: If you want to replace them all, … Continue reading →

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Easy way create Windows 7 Bootable USB drive

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Nerd

Windows Desktop Experience MVP, Vishal Gupta, has released "A Bootable USB" application to automatically create a bootable USB drive to install Windows 7 on your computer without an optical drive. (via TechNet) Download "A Bootable USB" Update – do the … Continue reading →

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Windows 7 has been released to Manufacturing!

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Nerd

Ok folks, If you went out and grabbed Windows 7 RC1, you pretty much have the real deal!  Only minor items have been changed in the final product. It’s official. Windows 7 has released to manufacturing. http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2009/jul09/07-22Windows7RTMPR.mspx When will be … Continue reading →

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Windows 7 to be “Generally available” on October 22, 2009

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Nerd

According to the Windows Blog, Windows 7 is going to be “generally available” on October 22, 2009.  Of course you might be able to snag up a copy of it sooner, especially with a MSDN subscription, or if you attend … Continue reading →

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Vista & Server 2008 Service Pack 2 released

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Nerd

Microsoft released Service Pack 2 today for Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (all versions).  With performance enhancements, and other bug fixes, this is a must have update.  Make sure  you have Service Pack 1 installed already, as it is … Continue reading →

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Microsoft release RSAT for Windows 7

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Nerd

Looks like Microsoft got it right this time… Unlike the Windows Vista version of the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) that released months after Vista was, Microsoft has released the Windows 7 version of RSAT. I am personally very happy … Continue reading →

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Download Windows 7 RC Now!

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Nerd

Ok folks, it’s Cinco de Mayo, and it’s time to download Windows 7 Release Candidate!  Don’t forget, it will not expire until June 1, 2010 (although, after May 1, it will reboot every 2 hours… no really) From Microsoft.com: You … Continue reading →

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