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Windows 7 Terminology in 35 Languages

Following the general distribution release of Windows 7, we made the Windows 7 terminology and UI strings available for 35 languages on the Microsoft Language Portal. This allows any user of Microsoft products to search and discover Windows 7 terms and software translations.

Simply enter the English term, your corresponding language and press search.

Thanks to my Japanese colleague Akiko for the tip

Rob

How Windows 7's Iconic Home Screen Evolved

This is a nice piece from Gizmodo Ask the Artist: How Windows 7's Iconic Home Screen Evolved - Windows 7 art – Gizmodo about Chuck Anderson the creator of the Windows 7 default wallpaper and login screen.

Rob

12 common Windows 7 problems solved

Nice posting from the guys and gals at TechRadar UK

12 common Windows 7 problems solved | News | TechRadar UK

The post covers:

1. The hanging at 62% during upgrade from Windows Vista – which i mentioned yesterday
2. DVD drive not found
3. Fix Aero problems using the Aero Trouble shooter
4. Irritations with Aero Snap try turning off some of the ‘Ease of Access” programs
5. Syncing your iphone
6. Windows 7 Themes changing your custom icons – read more about customizing your desktop
7. Problems with your taskbar
8. Missing Explorer folders
9. Missing applets
10. Too many minidumps
11. HP Printer problems – try the HP support site
12. Hidden extensions

Rob

Bing: Remember Remember the 5th of November

Nice to see the Bing  homepage in the UK  lit up with fireworks for the 5th November annual celebration for Guy Fawkes night.

From Wikipedia:

“Guy Fawkes Night is an annual celebration on the evening of 5 November. It marks the downfall of the Gunpowder Plot of 5 November 1605, in which a number of Catholic conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament, in London, United Kingdom.”

Rob

Bing Search Overload Syndrome: Santa Video

I am expecting to see a few more seasonal videos in the run up to Christmas etc.

Thanks to Kip on the Liveside for the spot

Rob

Windows 7 – Listening to our customers Video

This is great :)

Keep giving us that feedback..

thanks to @WindowsUK for the tip

Rob

Fixit available for - Upgrade stops responding (hangs) at 62% when you upgrade to Windows 7

If that’s the case for you then there is a new Microsoft Fix it solution available 
 

More free content from the Microsoft Learning Windows 7 Portal

Back in April i posted about the 5 free chapters from Windows 7 books via Microsoft Press.  Well yesterday they announced that you are now able to Download ten free Windows 7 chapters over at the Microsoft Learning Windows 7 Portal

From Windows 7 Inside Out:

• Chapter 2, “Installing and Configuring Windows 7”
• Chapter 11, “Backup, Restore and Recovery” (new)
• Chapter 21, “Performing Routine Maintenance”

From Windows 7 Resource Kit:

• Chapter 23, “Support Users and Remote Assistance”
• Chapter 29, “Deploying IPv6”

From Windows 7 Step by Step:

• Chapter 1, “Explore Windows 7”
• Chapter 2, “Navigate Windows and Folders”

From Introducing Windows 7 for Developers:

• Chapter 2, “Integrate with the Windows 7 Taskbar, Part 1”

From Windows 7 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant:

• Chapter 5, “Managing User Access and Security,” and Chapter 9, “Installing and Maintaining Programs”

You need to register to get hold of the free content but hey it is a small effort to get the good freebies.

Rob

I helped ship Windows 7

Just received my Windows 7 Ship it plaque and award, very proud.

Rob

Catalan Windows 7 LIP now available

After the announcement of the first Windows 7 Language Interface Pack (LIP) hot on the heels is the 2nd one for Catalan.

Click here to download the Catalan Windows 7 LIP

Please note that the Catalan Windows 7 LIP can only be installed on a system that runs a Spanish or French version of Windows 7.

Click here for more information about the Catalan language.

Rob

The pictures in the UK Windows 7 Theme Pack

If you ever wondered where the wonderful pictures where taken for the UK Windows 7 Theme pack?

	Oak Tree by Ullswater Lake in the Lake District http://www.ullswater.co.uk/
	Castlerigg Stone Circle near Keswick, http://visitcumbria.com/kes/casstone.htm
	Ruins of Dunluce Castle in Northern Ireland http://www.ukheritage.net/castles/dunluce.htm
	Conwy Castle in Wales http://www.conwy-castle.co.uk/
	Seaton Bay in Dorset http://www.jurassiccoast.com/
	Stone Wall at Timsgarry, on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland http://www.isle-of-lewis.com/

Rob

The Best Of - Windows 7 guide – Gizmodo

I have been thinking of creating a list of all the great Windows 7 guide type content but looks like Gizmodo has beaten me to it with Windows 7 Guides: The Best Of - Windows 7 guide – Gizmodo

Covering content from

• Gizmodo's official eight-chapter mega-guide
• Paul Thurrott answers the broader Windows 7 questions
• MaximumPC's  upgrade guide
• Icrontic's guide
• IGN Windows 7 Buyers Guide
• ZDNet's Ed Bott. accepted procedures and practices for installing Windows 7 in broad, nontechnical terms
•  Lifehacker's  reference of upgrade choices
• InformationWeek  visual, step-by-step guide
• Lifehacker's  complete guide to Windows 7
• PCWorlds Windows 7 for Gamers and Guide to security
• AnandTech's Making Windows 7 faster.
• PCPro Windows 7 complete Guide
• Microsoft's 60MB official guide

I am sure there are more please send me anything else you think is good or add it tot he comments below

Rob

10 great Windows 7 Tips and tricks videos from CNet

These are 10 great videos from cnet TV.

The top videos cover (plus some links to Windows help and how-to content)

1. How to make a Windows 7 system repair disc
2. Fix Ethernet driver problems in Windows 7
3. Using the Problem Steps recorder in Windows 7
4. Customise Windows 7 Start menu
5. Upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7
6. Burn an ISO image in Windows 7
7. Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7
8. Windows 7 Keyboard shortcuts
9. More Windows 7 Shortcuts
10. Windows 7 Task list trick

Rob

What People Are Saying About Windows 7

Really smart real-time view of what people are saying about Windows 7

What People Are Saying About Windows 7

I could spend hours watching all the comments come in

and if you want to join the conversation follow these tips

Rob

Bing and the Vampires

with Halloween around the corner I expect to see lots of related stuff popping up around the web like this from the Bing team

Rob