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Ever had to stay at a hotel that only provided a single ethernet port for connectivity? Using a USB modem to connect to the internet maybe? Wouldn’t it be great if you could share you internet connection without having to buy even more fiddly hardware? Well, you’re in luck because that’s exactly what we’re going to take a look at today! What’s this Dark Magic in my PC? Good question! This technology is called Virtual Wifi and it’s part of every Windows 7 installation. Also called as Wireless Hosted Network, this technology lets Windows 7 machines route connections over Ethernet or even over a client station connection on the same wifi adapter. Long story short, this technology basically allows you to turn your laptop into a fairly functional access point through which you can connect your mobile devices, or even a friend’s laptop, to the internet. Hardware Requirements The only requirement is that your laptop should have two networking adapters with WHQL certified drive...

Windows 7 can possibly be ranked as the best OS so far because of its simplicity and user friendliness. However, if you're  using Windows 7 , there may be a LOT about it which you wouldn't be knowing. Read along and  APPLY  what you like- 1>  change the  background of  windows media player : 1) Go to Run and type “Regedit”, It will open a  registry  editor. 2) locate this key in  registry  editor  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\P references 3) Double click on the key LibraryBackgroundImage and enter a value between 0 to 6 (each number represents a background). 2>  move open windows: If we press windows logo key + arrow key, then we will see the hover window is moving in the different sides according to the pressed arrow key. We can also minimize our opened hover window by pressing windows logo key + two times down arrow key. 3> Windows 7 trick to access hidden themes:  Windows 7 doesn’t come bun...

Step 1  - Place Windows 7 DVD in your dvd-rom drive and start your PC. Windows 7 will start to boot up and you will get the following progress bar. Step 2  - The next screen allows you to setup your language, time and currency format, keyboard or input method. Choose your required settings and click next to continue. Step 3  - The next screen allows you to install or repair Windows 7. Since we are doing a clean install we will click on "install now". Step 4  - Read the license terms and tick I accept license terms. Then click next to continue. Step 5  - You will now be presented with two options. Upgrade or Custom (Advanced). Since we are doing a clean install we will select Custom (Advanced). Step 6  - Choose where you would like to install Windows 7. If you have one hard drive you will get a similar option to the image below. You can click next to continue. If you have more that one drive or partition then you need to select the appr...

If your network adapter is not working, there could be a problem with the hardware, the driver software, or the network protocols. Often related to Layer 1 and Layer 2, some common causes for network adapter problems include outdated driver, bad network connection, network adapter not on the HCL, improperly configured network card, and cabling problems. Network Adapter Not on the HCL  If the device is not on the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL), check on the internet to see if others have found a solution or contact the hardware vendor for help. Bad Network Connection Device  Confirm that all network connectivity hardware is working properly, such as making sure that the active (the ones you are using) switch and port are functioning properly on a fast Ethernet network. Outdated Driver  Confirm that you have the most current driver for your adapter. Check for an updated driver by selecting the Driver tab of the adapter’s Properties dialog box and clicking the Upd...

Any discussion of PC compatibility, of course, encompasses two very different but related topics: hardware and software. In order for a given hardware device such as a printer or graphics card to work correctly with Windows 7, it needs a working driver. In many cases, drivers designed for older versions of Windows will work just fine in Windows 7. However, depending on the class (or type) of device, many hardware devices need a new Windows 7–specific driver to properly function on Microsoft’s latest operating system. Software offers similar challenges. While Windows 7 is compatible with the 32-bit software applications that Windows users have used for over a decade, some applications and even entire application classes, such as security software, simply will not work properly in Windows 7. Some applications can be made to work using Windows 7’s built-in compatibility modes and some can’t. Those that can’t, like legacy 16-bit software or custom software typically found in small busine...

Windows 7 Requirements > minimum system requirement for Windows 7 Processor:  1 Ghz, 32-bit or 64-bit RAM:  1GB Disk Space:  16GB Video Card:  DirectX 9, 128MB video card. Drive:  DVD-Drive

This article describes how to use Device Manager to manage devices in the Windows® XP operating system. Device Manager provides graphical information about how the hardware on your computer is installed and configured, and how the hardware interacts with your computer's programs. You can use Device Manager to change the way your hardware is configured, and to change the way your hardware interacts with your computer's programs. With Device Manager, you can update device drivers for hardware installed on your computer, modify hardware settings, and troubleshoot problems. Device Manager enables you to: Determine if the hardware on your computer is working properly. Change hardware configuration settings. Identify the device drivers that are loaded for each device and obtain information about each device driver. Change advanced settings and properties for devices. Install updated device drivers. Disable, enable, and uninstall devices. Reinstall the pre...

This article describes how to convert FAT disks to NTFS. See the Terms sidebar for definitions of FAT, FAT32 and NTFS. Before you decide which file system to use, you should understand the benefits and limitations of each of them. Changing a volume's existing file system can be time–consuming, so choose the file system that best suits your long–term needs. If you decide to use a different file system, you must back up your data and then reformat the volume using the new file system. However, you can convert a FAT or FAT32 volume to an NTFS volume without formatting the volume, though it is still a good idea to back up your data before you convert. Note   Some older programs may not run on an NTFS volume, so you should research the current requirements for your software before converting. Choosing Between NTFS, FAT, and FAT32 You can choose between three file systems for disk partitions on a computer running Windows XP: NTFS, FAT, and FAT32. NTFS is the recommend...