70 tips and tricks under Windows 7

  
We've created some of the most important tips and tricks into a list and introduced them step by step. 1. PCSafeguard Computer Guard
I rarely let others use my computer, because I am afraid they will mess it up, but it seems that Microsoft has taken this into consideration for me and solved the problem by the way. PCSafeguard will not let anyone mess up the settings on the user's computer, because when they log out, all settings will return to normal. Of course, he won't restore the user's own settings, but the only thing the user needs to do is define the permissions of other users.
To use PCSafeguard, first control panel - user account then create a new account, then select "Enable PCSafeguard" and then OK. Then the user can safely let others use the user's computer, because nothing will be changed, including settings, download software, and installer.
2. Display calibration
Fortunately, Windows 7 has a display calibration wizard that allows the user to adjust the brightness of the screen as appropriate, so users will not encounter display problems when viewing photos and text. When browsing photos on Windows before, there may be problems such as excessive brightness. Now the problem is solved, as long as the user presses WIN+R and then enters "DCCW".
3.AppLocker Application Lock
AppLocker is a great assistant for business users or users who often need to share a machine with others. WIN+R runs gpedit.msc to open the local policy group editor, computer configuration - windows settings - security settings - application control policy, right click on one of the options (executable, install or script) and create a new rule Just fine.
4. Mirror burning
We have had trouble with image burning under Windows, because Windows does not have this built-in function, we often need to install third-party software to solve this problem. But with the advent of Windows 7, these problems no longer exist. All we need to do is double-click on the ISO image and burn it into the CD or DVD in the user's CD drive.
5.Playing a blank removable device
By default, Windows 7 does not play automatically for a blank removable device. This option can be cancelled by clicking Tools--Folder Options--View--Cancel "Hide the empty drive " selection in the computer folder to change.
6.The current window is docked on the left side of the screen
This new feature looks very useful, because sometimes we will be bothered by the almost crazy windows floating on the screen, and it is difficult to put them all Get it aside. Now we can do it easily with the keyboard shortcuts. Press WIN+Left to move it to the left side of the screen.
7.The current window is docked on the right side of the screen
Press WIN+Right button to lean the window to the right
8. Show or hide the browse preview panel
Press ALT+P to hide or show the preview of the browse Window
9. Display gadgets at the top of other windows
Press ALT+G
10. Slideshow desktop background image
If the user is lazy or bored like me, then the user will change frequently This is a waste of time on the user's desktop background. Now the user doesn't need to do this anymore because the user can set up the slide show. Right-click on the desktop--Personalization--desktop background and hold down CTRL while selecting the image. The user can then select the time interval at which the picture is played and choose whether to play randomly or continuously.
Open Windows 7 built-in wallpaper automatically change
11. Make the taskbar into Vista style
If the user thinks that the taskbar takes up too much space on the user's screen, the user can choose to make the icon smaller. To do this, right click on the Start button and select Properties - Taskbar Select "Use Small Icons"
to make Windows 7's taskbar neither merge nor display window title
12. Combine taskbar icon
If the user opens a lot of windows or programs, the toolbar space may not be enough, so users need to merge them like XP, Vista. Method, right click on the Start button, select Properties - Taskbar Select " Group when the taskbar is full ".
13. Multi-threaded file copying
If the user is a more advanced user, the user must have heard of Robocopy. This feature is built into Windows 7 and allows users to perform multi-threaded replication from the command line. Users can choose any number of threads, like "/MT[:n], which can range from 1 to 128.
(In the command line input ROBOCOPY /? There are specific usage)
RoboCopy-Multi-threading speed up file copying/transfer function in Windows7
14. Maximize or restore the foreground window
Press WIN+
15. Unlock the files occupied by the process
In Windows, when the file is deleted, the system prompts “ is being used by another program, so it cannot be deleted. This situation is often encountered. This is because a background process is calling the file, and only the end of the process can be deleted. So how do you locate the process? Usually, we need to use third-party tools such as “Ice Edge”. In fact, it is easy to use it in Windows 7 by using its "Resource Monitor".
Detailed operation, see: Windows 7 delete file prompt is occupied? System built-in tools get
16. Activate the quick launch bar
When users are using Windows 7, users may miss the quick launch bar that looks useful in XP and VISTA. Fortunately, users can get it back in a few quick steps. Right-click on the taskbar -- Toolbar -- New Toolbar Enter "%UserProfile%AppDataRoamingMicrosoftInternetExplorerQuickLaunch" in the space and select the folder. Let him look like in VISTA, right click on the toolbar - cancel "lock toolbar", then right click on detach and cancel "show title" and "display text". Finally, right click on the toolbar and select "Show small icon" The user is done.
17. Display preview in Explorer
In the Explorer window, press ALT+P to preview the window and it should appear on the right side.
18. Desktop Magnifier
Press WIN+ Plus or Minus to zoom in or out. Users can zoom anywhere on the desktop, and users can configure the user's magnifying glass. The user can select the inverse color, follow the mouse pointer, follow the keyboard focus or the input point of the text.
19. Minimize all windows except the current window
Press win+Home
20. Power Management Troubleshooting
Windows7 can tell the user how much electricity is used or provide users with information about power usage. And details of issues related to each program and device. Users can use this method to optimize the user's battery and extend its life. Press POWER+GRG-ENERGY-OUTPUTPATHFILENAME one minute after WIN+R to generate an energy-report.html file in the user-defined folder. (For example, POWERCFG-ENERGY-outputc: one will generate a detailed power description in the energy-report.html in the root directory of the C drive.)
Windows7 Power Management White Paper - Nine Ways to Save Battery Power 21. Web search on the user's desktop
Windows 7's desktop search integrates the function of federated search to search for something outside the local computer. Now you can search for things on the web from your local computer. The technology is based on OpenSearch and RSS formats. Because its standards are open, users can easily build their own personal search tools.
Union Search in Windows 7
22. Adding Videos to the Start Menu
If users have sought a faster way to find users' videos, Windows 7 now gives users an answer. Right-click on Start--Properties--Start Menu--Customize and then set the video to "Show as a link"
23. Switching between different displays
If the user uses two or more displays at the same time, the user may want to move the window from one to the other. There is a very simple way to implement it. All you have to do is press WIN+SHIFT+ left or right, depending on which display the user wants to move to.
24. Customize the power button
If the user rarely turns off the user's computer, but the user will restart it or let it sleep from time to time, then here the user has a choice to replace the user's shutdown with other actions. Button. Right click on the Start--Property--Power button action and the user will be free to choose among the given options.
25. Easily add new fonts
Adding a new font now is easier than ever. Just download the font you need, double click on it and the user will see the install button.
Font Rendering in Windows 7 - Technology, Art, Design
26. Vertical Stretching Window
Users can use WIN+SHIFT+ to maximize the vertical stretch of the user's current window. WIN+shift+ can restore it.
27.Open windows resource browser
Open new windows resource browser by WIN+E
28.Create a new taskbar with the first icon process
press WIN+1 Used to open the first icon on a new taskbar. In some cases it is very practical.
29.ActionCenter Behavior Center
The Windows Behavior Center will provide users with important information about the user's computer, such as anti-virus status, upgrades, fault detection and a scheduled backup function. Control Panel - System and Security - Behavior Center
Summary of ActionCenter in Windows7

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