Looks a useful tool in case you are having problems with Windows Update

“This tool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windows servicing store which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software.”

System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7

and 64bit version at- System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems

If you are having more issue with Windows Update try the Windows Update Support Centre

Rob

It has been a little while since the last update to the bing dynamic theme for Windows 7 but just noticed the latest update that includes 2 beautiful images of  Lake Um El Ma in Libya and Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys.

Lake Um El Ma

Seven Mile Bridge

Download the bing dynamic theme

Rob

With this Microsoft Fixit

Read more at the full Knowledge base article (KB2665946)

Display driver stopped responding and has recovered Error message in Windows Vista or Windows 7

Get more help for Windows 7 and Windows Vista

Rob

Looking for gadgets? - Downloads - Microsoft Windows

Rob

This is for my Dad who asked me how he could easily resize a bunch of photos he had taken on his digital camera.

1. Download Windows Live Photo Gallery and install it on your pc.
2. Make sure you have added all your folders and libraries where you have pictures
3. Select the files you want to resize
4. Then either right click the mouse, or from the File menu select resize
5. Choose the size you want to change to: Large- Medium – Small – Smaller or custom and where you want to save the newly sized pictures to, and then press the resize and save button. And that's it.

Rob

With Kinect Messenger you can video chat with friends and family through your XBOX Kinect.

Rob

Following on from the 4 from last week we have 2 great new images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme, this time featuring Zhangjiajie National Forest Park ain China and NeverSink Pit in Alabama.

Rob

Another 2 great images from the bing dynamic themepack.  Featuring a beautiful cave diver and Coca Falls in Puerto Rico.

Cave Diver

 Coca Falls Puerto Rico

Rob

This useful download outlines the support and unsupported upgrade paths for the various editions of Windows 7.

Download details: Windows 7 Upgrade Paths

I have copied the relevant sections from the document below

Supported Upgrade Scenarios

Unsupported Upgrade Scenarios

·      Upgrades to Windows 7 from the following operating systems are not supported: 

·      Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP, Windows Vista® RTM, Windows Vista Starter, Windows 7 M3, Windows 7 Beta, Windows 7 RC, or Windows 7 IDS

·      Windows NT® Server 4.0, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server® 2003, Windows Server 2008, or Windows Server 2008 R2

·      Cross-architecture in-place upgrades (for example, x86 to x64) are not supported.

·      Cross-language in-place upgrades (for example, en-us to de-de) are not supported.

·      Cross-SKU upgrades (for example, Windows 7 N to Windows 7 K) are not supported.

·      Upgrades from Windows Vista to Windows N, Windows K, Windows KN, or Windows E are not supported. 

·      Cross-build type in-place upgrades (for example, fre to chk) are not supported.

·      Pre-release in-place upgrades across milestones (for example, Windows 7 RC to Windows 7 RTM) are not supported.

Thanks again to Blake for the tip

Rob

Start System Configuration

“System Configuration is an advanced tool that can help identify problems that could prevent Windows from starting correctly. For more information, see Using System Configuration”

1. Open Control Panel and select System and Security

2.  Choose Administrative Tools

3. Choose System Configuration  by double clicking

4. and the System Configuration should be launched

For more information on how to use the System Configurator, see Using System Configuration

Rob