Category Archives: Windows

Windows 7 Release Candidate good through June 1, 2010

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Nerd

May 5, 2009.  Go ahead and mark your calendars boys and girls – this is the date that Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) is going to be publicly available.  Great news is, it will not expire until June 1, 2010~  … Continue reading →

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Windows 7 gets XP virtual mode

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Nerd

I’m sure you know what Virtual PC is.  Well, Windows 7 is going to have it’s own variant called Windows XP Mode, with some really awesome features.  Not only will it support true hardware virtualization, but you will be able … Continue reading →

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Fix slow Vista log on times

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Nerd

A friend of mine, Scott, works at Microsoft, and he sent me this KB article today, and a note: One of the guys on my new team does the "Fix it" links. I stumbled on this one a few days … Continue reading →

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Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Nerd

I’ve really enjoyed running Windows 7, especially the keyboard shortcuts.  Not having to touch the mouse tends to speed things up.  Here is a list of keyboard shortcuts: Windows + ↑ (Up Arrow) – Maximize window Windows + ← (Left … Continue reading →

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Windows 7 Remote Server Admin Tools Beta released (RSAT)

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Nerd

I was really hoping that Microsoft would release this quickly, seeing as it took them FOREVER with Vista to release any type of management software, besides Remote Desktop Connection. So far, I’m REALLY liking Windows 7, and having the RSAT … Continue reading →

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Dual boot Windows 7 and XP/Vista

Posted on January 9, 2009 by Nerd

LifeHacker has a nice little guide, showing you how to setup a dual-boot with Windows 7 and XP and/or Vista.  [Lifehacker]

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Download Windows 7 Beta Now!

Posted on January 9, 2009 by Nerd

  OK, it’s time!  Go get it before it’s gone!  http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/dd353205.aspx – The site is running VERY slow, but be patient, there are 2.5 million people trying to get it too… Beta expires on August 1, 2009, so have fun! … Continue reading →

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