The Program Compatibility Assistant in Windows 7 detects known compatibility issues in older programs. After you have run an older program in Windows 7, it notifies you if there is a problem and offers to fix it the next time you run the program. If you install programs often, then this can become a nuisance for you as it often shows warning messages about program compatibility. If you find the Program Compatibility Assistant to be a headache, then you can disable it.
Read moreAdd Disk Cleanup to right-click menu of drives in Windows 7
The Disk Cleanup utility can free up space on your hard disk. Disk Cleanup finds and then removes temporary files on your computer that you decide you no longer need. Normally you have run the Disk Cleanup from the Start Menu shortcuts, but you can also add the Disk Cleanup to the right-click menu of hard disks.
Read moreRun Scripts At Shutdown in Windows 7
Some of us want to make a regular backup of some important files (or run some other task) each time automatically when we shutdown the computer. You can do so easily in Windows 7 by utilizing the shutdown script feature in the Group Policy Editor.
Read moreDelete installed updates files from Windows Vista
Windows Vista automatically downloads updates from their servers whenever the updates are available and keeps your Windows up to date by regularly installing these hotfixes. But these update install files are stored on your computer even after they are installed. You can free up some hard disk space by deleting these update files (hotfix installers).
Read moreCleanup older System Restore points in Windows Vista
The System Restore feature in Windows Vista is very useful. But over some time, System Restore points start taking up too much of your hard disk space. There is a very scarce possibility that you would use the System Restore point created six months ago, so why not delete it and free up some hard disk space?
Read moreIdentify file types using TrID file identifier
When you download a file from the internet you expose yourself to unknown threats. An attacker can easily change the extension of a file and disguise it as harmless file. For example, an MP3 file can be actually an WMA file containing code to download malware from a malicious site. The only safe approach left is to identify a file type using their binary signatures.
Read moreDisable Burn to CD/DVD in Windows Vista
Optical disk burning feature embedded inside the Windows Explorer in Windows Vista allows you to burn files to a disk right from the Windows Explorer. It is a very useful tool but does not offer as many features as some commercial software like Nero CD/DVD Burner. If you use a third party optical drive burning software, then you may want to disable the CD/DVD burn feature.
Read moreDisable Send To in the context-menu in Windows 7
When you right click on an item (file or folder) in Windows 7, you are shown a context-menu. One sub-item of this context menu is Send To which is useful to copy a file over a device or special folder. You can follow these steps to disable this Send To from the context menu.
Read moreClear recently typed URLs in Internet Explorer
When you type a URL (website address) in Internet Explorer, it is stored in the Windows Registry for easy access later. Soon you have a collection of URLs in your location bar of Internet Explorer. You can clear these typed URLs one by one from within Internet Explorer or clear them all at once using a command.
Read moreDisable power management settings in Windows Vista
Windows Vista power settings manage when your system is going to sleep mode. In some systems it is necessary to disable Windows default power management settings in order for a drive or program to function properly. If you want to disable the Windows Vista power management settings, then here is how.
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