A study by the NDP, Microsoft had sold 234% of box Windows 7 October 22 of that last box of Windows Vista on the day of its launch.
It is true that the reductions that Microsoft has granted have stimulated demand. Despite these promotions, Windows 7 is more lucrative than Vista with a turnover 82% higher. The comparisons include sales of pre-orders and those carried out on launch day system.
There is still a caveat. It did not sell as many computers embarking 7 that during the release of his unfortunate ancestor (6% lower than at launch in 2007). It is true that Vista was launched in January, the best month for sales of computers that October and manufacturers offered fewer machines updates this year than two years ago. On October 22, 2009, 20% of systems incorporating a former OS, against only 6% in January 2007.
In conclusion, it is still too early to take stock of the popularity of Windows 7, Christmas is the real test, we can already say that Microsoft starts on solid foundations.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
How to install Windows 7 from a bootable USB drive
Windows 7 may be purchased in stores but also as an ISO image from the Microsoft Store.
Netbooks having no optical drive it is complicated to install a box version purchased commercially.
Create a bootable USB drive or a DVD from an ISO image of Windows 7:
Burning an ISO image is simply a DVD, but creating a bootable USB from a DVD installation can be complicated. Microsoft is launching its own utility to create USB drive.
The use of Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool is very simple: just specify the location of the image to burn, the USB destination (the software can also burn image on DVD) and launch copying.
If you have a boxed version, you must first convert your DVD to ISO image. You can do this by using a software like ImgBurn.
The installation requires:
* Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista or Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
* Pentium 233-megahertz (MHz) or higher (300MHz recommended)
* 50 MB free space on your hard drive
* DVD burner or USB flash drive 4GB minimum
* Download Windows 7 USB / DVD Download Tool 1.0 (Download Link Official Microsoft).
Netbooks having no optical drive it is complicated to install a box version purchased commercially.
Create a bootable USB drive or a DVD from an ISO image of Windows 7:
Burning an ISO image is simply a DVD, but creating a bootable USB from a DVD installation can be complicated. Microsoft is launching its own utility to create USB drive.
The use of Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool is very simple: just specify the location of the image to burn, the USB destination (the software can also burn image on DVD) and launch copying.
If you have a boxed version, you must first convert your DVD to ISO image. You can do this by using a software like ImgBurn.
The installation requires:
* Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista or Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
* Pentium 233-megahertz (MHz) or higher (300MHz recommended)
* 50 MB free space on your hard drive
* DVD burner or USB flash drive 4GB minimum
* Download Windows 7 USB / DVD Download Tool 1.0 (Download Link Official Microsoft).
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Windows Live Messenger icon in the notification area in Windows 7
In Vista or XP when you open Windows Live Messenger, the icon that indicates the status immediately goes into the tray. But in Windows 7, Windows Live Messenger icon appears only in the new taskbar.
When one closes the window of Windows Live Messenger through the cross, the icon remains in the Taskbar.
* Click Start, All Programs, click Windows Live
* On the right-click Windows Live Messenger, click on Properties
* In the Compatibility tab, check the box Run this program in compatibility mode and select Windows Vista in the drop down menu , then click Apply.
* Collapse full Windows Live Messenger.
Now, when Windows Live Messenger will be executed, the status icon will appear in the notification area.
When one closes the window of Windows Live Messenger through the cross, the icon remains in the Taskbar.
* Click Start, All Programs, click Windows Live
* On the right-click Windows Live Messenger, click on Properties
* In the Compatibility tab, check the box Run this program in compatibility mode and select Windows Vista in the drop down menu , then click Apply.
* Collapse full Windows Live Messenger.
Now, when Windows Live Messenger will be executed, the status icon will appear in the notification area.
Install Boot Camp in Windows 7
How to install Boot Camp Windows 7 for advanced users.
If you own a recent Mac to Intel based, you may be aware that you can easily install Windows over by a wizard designed by Apple. This wizard called Boot Camp, can first prepare the hard drive of the Mac to host Windows, then install the necessary drivers once Windows freshly installed.
If you're curious, you may have installed Windows 7 on your Mac Intel and noticed that the Boot Camp Assistant will not install by displaying the error code 2229. This error occurs because the assistant is expected to settle on Windows versions less than or equal to Windows Vista. It is possible to solve this problem by handling that only advanced users should attempt. This manipulation is explained later in this note.
Preparation
To solve the problem, you will need:
* Installation CD Mac OS X Leopard
* An editor like Orca MSI files.
Handling
Now follow these steps:
1. After starting on Windows 7, copy the contents of "Boot Camp" installation DVD of Mac OS X Leopard on a hard drive accessible by Windows.
2. In the MSI file editor that you have downloaded and installed, open the file "BootCamp.msi" (or "BootCamp64.msi" if you have installed the 64 bit version of Windows 7) located in the "Drivers / Apple ' .
3. In the left column called "Tables" select table "LaunchConditions" and delete it by selecting "Drop table ..." from the menu or menu "Tables".
4. Save the MSI file.
5. Restart the installation and follow the instructions in the wizard.
If you own a recent Mac to Intel based, you may be aware that you can easily install Windows over by a wizard designed by Apple. This wizard called Boot Camp, can first prepare the hard drive of the Mac to host Windows, then install the necessary drivers once Windows freshly installed.
If you're curious, you may have installed Windows 7 on your Mac Intel and noticed that the Boot Camp Assistant will not install by displaying the error code 2229. This error occurs because the assistant is expected to settle on Windows versions less than or equal to Windows Vista. It is possible to solve this problem by handling that only advanced users should attempt. This manipulation is explained later in this note.
Preparation
To solve the problem, you will need:
* Installation CD Mac OS X Leopard
* An editor like Orca MSI files.
Handling
Now follow these steps:
1. After starting on Windows 7, copy the contents of "Boot Camp" installation DVD of Mac OS X Leopard on a hard drive accessible by Windows.
2. In the MSI file editor that you have downloaded and installed, open the file "BootCamp.msi" (or "BootCamp64.msi" if you have installed the 64 bit version of Windows 7) located in the "Drivers / Apple ' .
3. In the left column called "Tables" select table "LaunchConditions" and delete it by selecting "Drop table ..." from the menu or menu "Tables".
4. Save the MSI file.
5. Restart the installation and follow the instructions in the wizard.
Activate windows by hovering over the mouse
When we opened several windows, from one to another, click on it to display the desired window in 1st plan.
In Windows 7 or Vista, it is possible to move a window from 1 plan, just by pointing it with the mouse.
In Control Panel, select Ease of Access, then Make the mouse easier to use.
Check the Enable a window by hovering over the mouse, then click Apply.
It's an option that may prove useful for users with some disabilities, but also for all the users according to their habits.
In Windows 7 or Vista, it is possible to move a window from 1 plan, just by pointing it with the mouse.
In Control Panel, select Ease of Access, then Make the mouse easier to use.
Check the Enable a window by hovering over the mouse, then click Apply.
It's an option that may prove useful for users with some disabilities, but also for all the users according to their habits.
Shortcut to disable UAC (Control User Account)
In Windows 7 or Vista, for those that deactivate and reactivate often Account Control (UAC), it is possible to create a shortcut that will simplify the procedure.
Shortcut to Disable UAC:
• On the right-click on the desktop, select New, then Shortcut.
• In Type the location of the item, copy and paste:
C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /k %windir%\System32\reg.exe ADD HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v EnableLUA /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
• Click on Next.
• Name the shortcut Disable UAC or the name of your choice and click Finish
• The new shortcut Disable UAC appears on the desktop.
• Double-click the shortcut to disable UAC.
Shortcut to Disable UAC:
• On the right-click on the desktop, select New, then Shortcut.
• In Type the location of the item, copy and paste:
C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /k %windir%\System32\reg.exe ADD HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v EnableLUA /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
• Click on Next.
• Name the shortcut Disable UAC or the name of your choice and click Finish
• The new shortcut Disable UAC appears on the desktop.
• Double-click the shortcut to disable UAC.
Start a session automatically on Windows 7
If one session is created on Windows 7, routinely enter their password to start the session is an additional security step.
It is possible however to start the session automatically, bypassing the step of the password, if the user is alone in using the PC. The session is secure by the presence of the password.
• Click Run, type "netplwiz" in Search Box.
• Press Enter. The User Accounts window opens
• uncheck the box Users must enter a username and password to use this computer, and click Apply.
• Open the window a session automatically fill and confirm the password, then click OK.
Now, the session will start automatically without the password is requested.
It is possible however to start the session automatically, bypassing the step of the password, if the user is alone in using the PC. The session is secure by the presence of the password.
• Click Run, type "netplwiz" in Search Box.
• Press Enter. The User Accounts window opens
• uncheck the box Users must enter a username and password to use this computer, and click Apply.
• Open the window a session automatically fill and confirm the password, then click OK.
Now, the session will start automatically without the password is requested.
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