Microsoft removes Windows 7 XP Mode restrictions
Windows XP Mode was a fantastic feature that Microsoft introduced in Windows 7 that allowed users to run their legacy application that were not compatible with Windows 7. XP Mode is the term given to running a full copy of the Windows OS (normally XP) in Windows 7 and then redirecting the screen out...
Think you got Windows 7 battery issues? Microsoft say NO
Posted by Alan Burchill in Windows 7 Feature on 02 9th, 2010 | 3 Comments
Microsoft have now responded to all the recent stories about Windows 7 damaging laptop batteries for users who have upgraded from Windows Vista and the response is:
every case we have been able to identify the battery being reported on was in fact in need of recommended replacement
But how can that...
Unleash GOD Mode on Windows 7
Posted by Alan Burchill in Windows 7 Feature on 01 6th, 2010 | 13 Comments
It has recently been discovered that Windows 7 has a secret “GOD Mode” feature that allows simple access to a vast number of configuration options all in the one folder.
To enable “GOD” mode just right click on your desktop (or any other folder) and create a new folder called “GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}”.
You...
Windows Vista Ultimate extras now Free on Windows 7
Posted by Alan Burchill in Windows 7 Feature on 12 20th, 2009 | 15 Comments
Microsoft has now released another App Store like product called “Games for Windows – LIVE” that lets you on demand find games, videos, add-on and extras for game that run on Windows. This is very much like Valve’s Steam client however Microsoft are only allowing “Games for Windows” certified...
Burn DVDs and CDs for free with Windows 7
One feature that was sadly lacking in Windows before Windows 7 was the ability to burn DVD and CD’s directly from ISO images. This became a huge frustration whenever Microsoft released a beta or release candidate operating system to the public, since it would force you to insall a third party utility...
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