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This weeks images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme feature a theatre in Kansas City (Midland Theatre) and a tree lines lane in Northern Ireland
See more pictures of the Midland Theatre on bing
Tree lined lane in Northern Ireland.
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Want to always open excel files in different Windows? , then try the following Microsoft Fixit
Microsoft Fixit 50801
Read the full KB article KB2636670 which includes instructions on how to do this manually
PS “We recommend that you only use the method in this article when your computer has sufficient RAM.”
Updated 29/10/2009 - a more recent posting on this subject can be found at http://blogs.msdn.com/robmar/archive/2009/09/24/updated-windows-7-anti-virus-partners.aspx
Then you might want to try one of our partners listed at http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/antivirus-partners/windows-7.aspx
“Important: Before you install antivirus software, check to make sure you don't already have an antivirus product on your computer. If you do, be sure to remove the product you don't want before you install the new one. It can cause problems on your computer to have two different antivirus products installed at the same time.”
And if you are after security products for Windows Vista or Windows XP try:
and if you need any help about security with Windows from the basics through networks, windows firewall and user accounts try out the Windows help and how-to security page
Windows 7: Security software providers
If you want to be able to display and read the Windows help files, those that have a .hlp extension then you will need to install Download details: WinHlp32.exe for Windows 7.
“Windows Help (WinHlp32.exe) is a Help program that has been included with Microsoft Windows versions starting with the Microsoft Windows 3.1 operating system. However, the Windows Help program has not had a major update for many releases and no longer meets Microsoft's standards. Therefore, starting with the release of Windows Vista and continuing in Windows 7, the Windows Help program will not ship as a feature of Windows. If you want to view 32-bit .hlp files, you must download and install the program (WinHlp32.exe) from the Microsoft Download Center.”
Of course this doesn't me there isn’t help within Windows 7, just press F1 at any time to get the latest help, or visit Windows.microsoft.com to see the latest help online.
There is also a version for Windows Server 2008 R2
This weeks images from the bing dynamic theme feature a Thorny Seahorse and Lake Tekapo in New Zealand.
The Thorny Seahorse
Lake Tekapo New Zealand
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Last week I blogged about the Ferrari Windows 7 desktop theme well now here is a list of 26 Awesome Windows 7 Themes from the addictive tips web site.
I really like the Clean Green theme
If you are not sure about themes you can read more about what is a theme
Thanks to @technogranma for the tip
You may be aware of the new Windows Live Search, well there are some viral videos as always to go with it:
Shamelessly copied from The WinVista Club here is a great list of all the Shortcut keys in Windows Vista
WinKey - Open and close the Start Menu WinKey + D - Minimize all windows to the desktop. Press again to reverse action WinKey + E - Open Computer in Windows Explorer WinKey + L - Lock the computer WinKey + F - Open the Search window to find files and folders WinKey + M - Minimise all windows WinKey + Shift + M - Maximise all windows after minimizing them
WinKey + R - Open the Run dialog box WinKey + X - Open Windows Mobility Center WinKey + E - Open Windows Explorer
WinKey + Tab - Activates Flip 3D. Use mouse wheel to cycle windows
WinKey + U - Open Ease Of Access Center
WinKey + Pause - Opens the Systems Properties dialog box
WinKey + F1 - Opens Windows Help & Support
WinKey + B - Sets focus on the Task bar, Allows navigation using arrow keys; opens applications on pressing Enter key.
Updated 24 Sept 2008
Winkey + Space – shows all the sidebar and desktop gadgets
Updated 01 Oct 2008 - found this by mistake!
Winkey + S – Create a screen clipping and send to Microsoft OneNote
Updated 15 Jan 2009
For the full list try this Windows Help and how-to article Keyboard shortcuts
So everyone loves the Bing homepage pictures, and now you can download the latest and best in our themepack Bing’s Best 2 and get the following 21 images:
“From the jagged peaks of the Andes in South America to Arizona's Vermilion Cliffs, this sequel to the popular Bing's Best theme takes your Windows 7 desktop on a trip around the world. “
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