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Disable Proxy settings in IE

MyComputerAid — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:09:48 +0000

This is how to disable the proxy settings in Internet Explorer (all versions):

1) Under “Tools” in the browser tool bar select “Internet Options”.
2) In the “Internet Options” window that pops up, click the “Connections” tab at the top.
3) Click “LAN Settings” near the bottom of the “Connections” section.
4) If the “Proxy server” checkbox is marked with a check, click it to deselect/uncheck it.
5) Click “Ok” to close the “Local Area Network (LAN) Settings” window.
6) Click “Ok” to close the “Internet Options” window.

You have now successfully removed the proxy settings for Internet Explorer for Windows!

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Windows Vista vs. Windows 7

MyComputerAid — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:40:00 +0000

We have all heard by now that Windows 7 is based on the Vista operating system. But if it is going to stand as an OS in its own right, it will have to improve on its older sibling. We did some research, and came up with this shortlist of comparisons based on features of Windows Vista vs. Windows 7:

7 OS installs faster than Vista
7 boots up faster than Vista
7 shuts down faster than Vista
7 can move large volumes of files faster (100 MB – 2.5 GB) both in drive and in network as well as files under load than Vista
7 can also compress and extract the same large volumes of files faster than Vista
Vista installs Microsoft Office faster than 7 than 7
7 opens small and large documents and spreadsheets faster than Vista
Vista can burn discs faster than 7
7 opens PDF files faster than Vista

The results above were taken from a test on an AMD processor. In the case of an Intel Pentium processor, Windows 7 is slower than Vista in matter #4 but faster in matters #6 & #7.

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Windows 7 System Requirements

MyComputerAid — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 02:31:00 +0000

While Windows 7 did come later than Windows Vista, the system requirements for Win7 aren’t heavier. If anything, they were less because of the fact that any people complained about sluggish moments that Vista gave computer performance.

Processor: You need a 32-bit or 64-bit processor with 1 GHz
System Memory: Your system memory must have 1 GB
Hard Disk Space: 16 GB available
Display: The Aero theme uses DirectX 9 graphics and needs 128 MB memory
Drive: DVD-R/W Drive

As for updates, you will definitely need an internet connection.

It’s also important to note that Windows 7 takes up 295 MB Physical Memory as opposed to Vista’s 471 MB usage. That’s a big difference, right?

But still, never forget to make sure your computer can handle Windows 7 before you switch operating systems. Otherwise, you’ll only be experiencing problems. Certainly it will be easier for Windows 7, though, since Microsoft actually listened to user comments about Vista.

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Features of Windows 7

MyComputerAid — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 01:05:28 +0000

They say that Windows 7 was actually made out of the feedback of the users of the OS’ predecessors. Now it’s got lots of brand new features that are meant to heed to its patrons’ needs. Here are a few things that have been confirmed:

Improved Taskbar.
Apparently the taskbar has been made more convenient for everyone. Icons are now much easier and faster to arrange and thumbnails pop out from each upon highlight to make organizing much easier.

Jump Lists.
Everything’s within a click’s reach now because the start menu because of its jump list features. You can even pin files and folders you especially want to be within reach when you want to.

Fun Windows.
Now you get more from your clicks because you can minimize and maximize windows with a click and, upon command, render them transparent so you can see your other icons on the desktop.

Internet Explorer 8.
A much better and more user-friendly internet explorer. That means more information with less effort.

Better Device Manager. No more mazes of multiple folders! Your devices can be managed all in one window. That includes adding, editing and removing the devices in your computer.

Windows Live.
A better Windows deserves a better set of applications. You can download an entire set of free applications compatible with Windows such as the new and improved versions of the Photo Gallery and Movie Maker.

Windows 7 is definitely worth looking into. While one can never say if they did the changes right, it’s up to you to say if your feedback about the past Windows versions was really heard.

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Fix Hard Drive Partition Missing in Windows 7

MyComputerAid — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:59:22 +0000

One problem that has been reported with Windows 7 Beta is that the XP partition is missing. This can be easily corrected, and is not a cause for alarm. The final release will have this bug repaired, if a patch isn’t released even sooner. For now, simply follow the instructions listed below:

1. Click on start and type diskmgmt.msc on search bar (Run command)

2. This opens the Disk Management Interface (DMI) for all connected drives and partitions.

3. Select Drive from lower half of your DMI which doesn’t have any drive letter.

4. Right Click; Select “Change Drive Letter and Paths” from the context menu.

5. Now click on the Add button in the next menu and pick a drive letter from the pull down menu.

6. Click ok to assign selected drive letter and check your windows explorer or my computer to confirm missing drive of windows XP or Vista is shown.

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