Transform Windows XP into Windows 7 without using Customization Pack

UPDATE: If you want to download all BITMAPs, AVIs and other files mentioned in this tutorial in a single pack, you can download it using this link.

PS: Please create a Restore point using "System Restore" before applying anything mentioned in this tutorial so that you can restore your system back to default if you don't like the changes.

NOTE: If you are facing problems while saving a file after editing in resource hacker, then make sure you have disabled WFP (Windows File Protection) service using "WFP Patcher" or use "Replacer" to replace the file. Both utilities can be found in our "Download" section.
Also if you are getting error "Can't create file...", that means you have edited and saved the same file in past and there is a backup file which need to be deleted before saving this file again. Go to the folder containing this file and you'll see a similar file having "_original" in its name. Delete it and try to save the file in resource hacker.

Windows 7 provides lots of new features along with a newly designed interface. It looks very similar to Windows Vista but there are many GUI changes like redesigned taskbar, Explorer, new boot screen and login screen, etc.
If you are still using Windows XP but want to enjoy the new Windows 7 look, then this tutorial will definitely help you.
After following this tutorial, you'll get the same Windows 7 look in your Windows XP. Following is a list of things which are going to change after following this tutorial:

• Windows Theme or Visual Style
• Icons
• Boot Screen
• Login Screen or Welcome Screen
• Cursors
• Taskbar
• Wallpaper
• Progress Dialog Box
• Shutdown / Log off Dialog Box
• About Windows Box
• System Properties Dialog Box
• Volume Control Window
• Extras like "Aero Shake", "Aero Snap", "Aero Peek", "Calculator" and "Paint"
• A Few Other Mods...

So here we start our transformation tour:

1. Windows Theme or Visual Style:

Windows 7 provides a new refreshing look which includes redesigned taskbar and start menu, Windows Explorer and a few other small changes.
You can get the same look in Windows XP by using following theme:

Download SevenVG RTM Theme for Windows XP
If you want a Black version, then you can get it using following link:

Download SevenVG Black RTM Theme for Windows XP
If you don't like the new Windows 7 Superbar, then you can download Normal Taskbar versions of these themes as well:
Download SevenVG RTM Theme with Normal Taskbar for Windows XP
Download SevenVG Black RTM Theme with Normal Taskbar for Windows XP
You can also use an excellent WindowBlinds skin created by "fediaFedia". It requires Stardock WindowBlinds to be installed in your system.
Download Windows 7 WindowBlinds Skin for Windows XP

2. Icons:

You can get Windows 7 icons in XP using "SevenVG Icon Pack":

Download SevenVG Icon Pack for IconTweaker
Download SevenVG Icon Pack for Icon Packager

3. Boot Screen:

Windows 7 contains a new animated boot screen which shows animated items/balls that come together to form Windows logo.
You can get a similar boot screen in Windows XP:

Download New Windows 7 Beta Boot Screen for Windows XP

4. Login Screen or Welcome Screen:

Windows 7 login screen looks similar to Vista login screen except the new background image and the text displayed at bottom.

Download Windows 7 Login Screen for Windows XP

5. Cursors:

Windows 7 cursors are also similar to Vista which you can download using following link:
Download Vista Cursors (Thanks Mike)

6. Taskbar:

Windows 7 taskbar has been highly redesigned. It doesn't show opened program's name in their taskbar buttons, instead it only shows their icons. Also the taskbar buttons are a bit large in their size.

You can get the same Superbar in Windows XP using ViGlance:
ViGlance: Get Windows 7 Look-Like Superbar in Windows XP
Windows 7 taskbar also allows you to move taskbar buttons to change their positions, you can get the same feature in Windows XP by using "Taskbar Shuffle" utility:
Taskbar Shuffle: Move Taskbar and System Tray Buttons in Windows
And if you want to get the small "Show Desktop" rectangle at the end of Taskbar just like Windows 7, please visit following topic:

Get Windows 7 “Show Desktop” Taskbar Icon in Windows XP & Vista

7. Wallpaper:

You can get Windows 7 Desktop wallpaper using following link:

Download Wallpaper (TheVista.Ru)
Download Wallpaper (Neowin)

8. Progress Dialog Box:

Windows 7 progress dialog box is similar to Windows Vista. We can make our XP dialog box look like it by using Resource Hacker.

Open "%windir%\System32\Shell32.dll" file in Resource Hacker and go to:
Dialog -> 1020 -> 1033
Now replace the existing code in right-side pane with the code present in following file:
progress_dialog_box_code.txt
Click on Compile Script button.
You'll also have to replace existing AVIs in the file with new ones. Download following Zip file and extract it:
Download AVIs
After extracting the Zip file you'll get 3 AVI files. Replace existing AVIs in shell32.dll file with these new ones in following manner:
AVI -> 160 ->1033 with 160.avi
AVI -> 161 ->1033 with 161.avi
AVI -> 162 ->1033 with 162.avi
AVI -> 163 ->1033 with 162.avi
AVI -> 164 ->1033 with 162.avi
And also download a BMP file from here:
Download BMP
After extracting the BMP file from it, add it at 404 location in file. Just click on Action -> Add a new resource and then click on Open file with new resource button. Select the downloaded BMP file and click on Open. Now in Resource Name enter 404 and in Resource Language enter 1033 and click on Add Resource button. That's it.

9. Shutdown / Log off Dialog Box:

Windows 7, similar to Vista, doesn't have any shutdown / log off dialog box but we can redesign Windows XP default shutdown box to make it more refreshing like following screenshot:

Download required BMP files from here:
Download Shutdown BMPs
Extract the file and you'll get 4 BMPs with the name:
1.bmp
2.bmp
3.bmp
4.bmp
Now open "%windir%\System32\Shell32.dll" file in Resource Hacker and then replace following BITMAPs with the mentioned BMP files:
Bitmap -> 14351 -> 1033 with 1.bmp
Bitmap -> 14353 -> 1033 with 2.bmp
Bitmap -> 14354 -> 1033 with 1.bmp
Bitmap -> 14355 -> 1033 with 2.bmp
Bitmap -> 14356 -> 1033 with 3.bmp
now save the file and open %windir%\System32\msgina.dll file in Resource Hacker and then replace following BITMAPs with the mentioned BMP files:
Bitmap -> 20140 -> 1033 with 1.bmp
Bitmap -> 20141 -> 1033 with 2.bmp
Bitmap -> 20142 -> 1033 with 1.bmp
Bitmap -> 20143 -> 1033 with 2.bmp
Bitmap -> 20150 -> 1033 with 4.bmp
Now save the file.

10. About Windows Box:

To change the About Windows box you'll need to change 2 things: The top logo and the text part.

Download the required BITMAP file from here:
Download About Windows BMP
Open "%windir%\System32\Shell32.dll" file in Resource Hacker and then replace following BITMAPs with the downloaded BMP file:
Bitmap -> 131 -> 1033 (For XP Professional)
Bitmap -> 147 -> 1033 (For XP Home)
Now open %windir%\System32\msgina.dll file in Resource Hacker and then replace following BITMAPs with the downloaded BMP file:
Bitmap -> 101 -> 1033 (For XP Professional)
Bitmap -> 107 -> 1033 (For XP Professional)
Bitmap -> 128 -> 1033 (For XP Home)
Bitmap -> 129 -> 1033 (For XP Home)
Now to change the text of dialog box, open "%windir%\System32\xpsp1res.dll" file in Resource Hacker and then goto:
Dialog -> 14352 -> 1033
Now replace the existing code in right-side pane with the code in following file:
About Dialog Box Code
Click on Compile Script button and save the file.

11. System Properties Dialog Box:

To make System Properties dialog box look like Windows 7 one, visit following tutorial:

Get Windows 7 System Properties Dialog Box in Windows XP

12. Volume Control Window:

Windows 7 contains a redesigned Volume Control window which shows better details and graphics for device volumes. Now you can get a similar window in your XP.

Get Windows 7 Volume Control Box in Windows XP

13. A Few Extras:

Windows 7 provides 3 new features which are called "Aero Shake", "Aero Snap" and "Aero Peek".
"Aero Shake" is quite useful. Suppose you have more than one windows opened and you want to minimize all other windows except the window which you are working on, then you have to simply shake the current window with your mouse and all other windows will be minimized automatically. Shake it again and all minimized windows will be maximized again.
Using "Aero Snap", you can minimize, maximize, resize windows by just dragging-dropping them to the screen corners.
"Aero Peek" has replaced the old "Show Desktop" feature in Windows 7. It can be found as a small rectangle present at last in Windows 7 taskbar. When you hover the mouse cursor over it, it allows you to peek behind all open windows by hiding all windows and showing only outlines of all windows.
You can get all these features working in XP using following tutorials:
Get Windows 7 “Aero Shake” Feature in Windows XP
Get Windows 7 “Aero Snap” Feature in Windows XP
Get Windows 7 “Aero Peek” Feature in Windows XP

Windows 7 also contains a new redesigned Calculator which has new GUI and new options.

You can get the same calculator in Windows XP using following link:
Get Windows 7 Like Calculator in Windows XP
Windows 7 contains re-designed "MSPaint" program which provides Ribbons interface. You can get a similar MSPaint program in Windows XP:

Get Windows 7 Look Like Paint in Windows XP and Vista

14. A Few Other Mods:

1. Windows 7 Desktop context menu is much different than XP one.

Following are a few things which are new in Windows 7 menu:

• "View" menu visible in Desktop context menu
• "Arrange Icons By" renamed to "Sort by"
• "Properties" renamed to "Personalize"
• "Auto arrange icons" and "Align icons to grid" options moved from "Sort by" menu to "View" menu
• 2 new options "Screen resolution" and "Gadgets" added to the menu

So above are a few changes which are new in Windows 7 but we can get them in XP using following tutorial:
Get Windows 7 Desktop Context Menu in Windows XP
2. Windows 7's Programs menu is similar to Vista but very different from XP, you can use following tutorial to make your XP Programs menu similar to Windows 7:
Change Look-n-Feel of Windows XP Start Menu
3. Windows 7 explorer is quite similar to Vista and shows the same small horizontal progress bar under each drive icon for the drive space.

You can also get the same in XP by using a 3rd party utility:
Download Vista Drive Icon
Just run the file and it'll add the progress bar under each drive.
4. To get the Breadcrumbs in addressbar you can use "QT Addressbar":
QT Addressbar: Windows 7 Addressbar Clone for Windows XP
That's all for now. After following all the above mentioned steps, you'll get Windows 7 look-n-feel in Windows XP.

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differences in laptop and notebook

Let's look at the notebook computer first.

The Notebook Computer
A standard notebook has the following features:

1. Ultralight. Less weight is better.

2. 4 - 5 hour battery life.

3. No internal floppy drive.

4. Minimal graphics subsystem.

5. No internal DVD or CD system.

6. 12" - 14" TFT screen.

7. Low profile (thin).

8. Integrated modem and network connection.

9. Smallest possible keyboard that retains functionality.

10. Low power consumption Celeron/Centrino or Sempron style processor.

In essence a notebook computer is designed to provide mobile computing that won't break your back yet still offer all the power the mobile users requires for work and some leisure pursuits. This portability normally comes at a price. The level of minituarization involved comes at a cost and high end notebooks can prove to be quite expensive.

The Laptop Computer
Now for the laptop computer. Again look at the name. A laptop is designed to sit on your lap and you can therefore expect it to be quite large and loaded down with features and power. The

The standard laptop computer would have some ,if not all, of the following features:

1. 14" - 17" (widescreen) TFT screen.

2. Nvidia GeForce or ATI Radeon graphics subsystem.

3. Internal DVD-ROM or DVD-RW drive

4. Large full featured keyboard.

5. 3 hour+ battery life.

6. Upgradeable.

7. Integrated modem, network, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities.

8. High quality integrate audio and speaker system.

9. Low power consumption, high performance Intel Centrino style processor.

From reading the above information you'll see that the notebook is the exact opposite of the laptop. Notebooks offer reasonable power and extreme portability. Laptops are designed to be capable of replacing an entire desktop PC if necessary whilst still offering desktop performance in a mobile platform. Hopefully this article has helped clear up the differences between both classes of portable computers. As time and technology moves on the line between laptop and notebook will continue to blur but for right now it's still clearly defined and driven by the demands of the portable computer market.

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Windows 7

Windows 7 is the name for the next major version of Microsoft Windows as the successor of Windows Vista. Here are some screen shots I have got from a email. Even though I coundlt find any difference from vista.

Microsoft plans to release Windows 7 in 20010

This is the funniest screen shot I have seen. What do you think.

Windows Microsoft needs Windows Vista's successor to be Lucky 7
1. windows7 has to be a whole lot better than windows vista
2. 7 must generate a compelling hardware refresh cycle
3. Windows 7 should go back to basics
4. Call it Windows 7 Core
5. Windows 7 should be familiar
6. One Windows 7 version is enough
7. Put the user experience before bean-counter, monetary considerations
8. Windows 7 must give much, through sync
9. Windows Vista Capable means backward compatibility
10. Windows 7 security features must increase usability by decreasing complexity

http://www.microsoft-watch.com/content/vista/10_ways_microsoft_can_make_windows_7_lucky.html

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CONCLUSION BRIEF BIOS

DEFINITIONS BIOS BIOS (Basic Input Output System) is a standard controller program installed on the motherboard. These programs are stored in a chip in the computer. BIOS (Basic Input Output System), is a program that set the configuration of input and output components are installed padaPC both software and hardware. BIOS, part of the operating system that can identify the set of programs used to boot the computer. BIOS is in ROM of the system, and in general permanen.Program BIOS is stored mikroprocessor used to light komputer.BIOS also regulate the flow of data between computer operating systems and enhancement that is connected to the computer.
FUNCTIONS OF THE BIOS BIOSpun have functions that are important, and the function of the BIOS itself, among others: • initialization and testing of hardware devices (hardware), • create and run the operation system (OS), • set some settings in the computer, • assist the operating system and applications in the process is the hardware settings using the BIOS runtimen service. BIOS PROBLEM Problems can occur in the BIOS, bios may be corrupted by time-life example that was too long, the wrong use of the BIOS, and the influence of the virus CIH virus misalny.
BIOS TYPE Classified into a BIOS chip and filled with ways elecktromagnetic (lighting). In general, the BIOS is stored in the chip EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM) or EEPROM (Electrical Erasable Programmable ROM). In the market there are so many computer companies that issued the BIOS products, among others: AWARD BIOS, PHOENIX BIOS, AMIBIOS, compaq, IBM Aptivas and Thinkpads, etc..
Securing BIOS To prevent some incorrect settings in the BIOS, done by the hands of irresponsible. Because one of the settings in the BIOS can harm your computer and our own as a user. For that there are some things that must be considered and the reason why we should secure the BIOS, namely: 1. Dirubahnya prevent the BIOS configuration If someone can enter the BIOS seetting, it can easily randomize-ngacak system. Disable hardware or alter the boot sequence, 2. SYSTEM prevent booting Several types of BIOS provide full password for the user. function so that other people can not enter the BIOS settings, and only you alone can enter the BIOS settings. but if you forget the password that you created trelah, then there are two ways we can do is: 1. With reset jumper. This way can be done by following the instructions from Manual Book. 2. And by removing the CMOS battery, then plugging it in again.

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how to activate windows Vista

This article describes how to activate your copy of Windows Vista. Activation helps verify that your copy of Windows is genuine and that it has not been used on more computers than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow. Activation also helps prevent software counterfeiting.

In order to continue using all the features in Windows Vista, activation is required. When you start Windows Vista the first time, you have 30 days to activate it online or by telephone. If the activation period expires before you complete the activation, many features of Windows Vista will be disabled. To regain full use of Windows Vista, you must activate it.

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What you will need You must be logged on to Windows as an administrator in order...

What you will need

You must be logged on to Windows as an administrator in order to activate Windows Vista. To verify that you are logged on to Windows with a user account that is a computer administrator, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/gp/admin (http://support.microsoft.com/gp/admin)

In order to activate your copy of Windows Vista, you may need your valid product key. You can locate the product key on the Windows Vista CD sleeve or on the Windows Vista CD case.

Note If Windows Vista was preinstalled by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), the product key appears on a sticker on the case of the computer.

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Activating Windows Vista

To activate Windows Vista online, you must have an Internet connection. To activate Windows Vista by telephone, you must use the automated telephone system.

To activate Windows Vista, follow these steps:

1. Click Start
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   , and then click Computer.
2. Click System properties on the toolbar, and then click Click here to activate Windows now in the Windows activation area.
   
   
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   If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.
3. Select the Windows Vista activation method that you want, and then follow the instructions.

Note If you select the automatic activation method when you first set up your computer, the automatic activation process tries to activate your copy of Windows Vista three days after you first log on.

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Verifying that Windows Vista is activated

To verify that your copy of Windows Vista is activated, follow these steps:

1. Click Start
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   , and then click Computer.
2. Click System properties on the toolbar, and view the Windows Vista activation status in the Windows activation area at the bottom of the System properties box.

Note It may take several seconds for Windows Vista to retrieve your computer activation status.

To view frequently asked questions about Windows Vista activation, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/62088be6-3538-46a6-99fb-05e74aeb48b51033.mspx#EXB (http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/62088be6-3538-46a6-99fb-05e74aeb48b51033.mspx#EXB)

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If you cannot activate Windows Vista over the Internet

If you are re-installing Windows or reactivating Windows, the activation process may not be completed successfully when you try to activate Windows Vista over the Internet by using the Windows Activation Wizard. If this occurs, you should activate Windows over the telephone.

To activate Windows Vista over the telephone, follow these steps:

1. Click Start
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   , and then click Computer.
2. Click System properties on the toolbar, and then click Click here to activate Windows now in the Windows activation area.
   
   
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   If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.
3. The Windows Activation Wizard starts.
4. Click Use the automated telephone system in the Windows Activation Wizard.

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If Windows Vista requests activation unexpectedly

On rare occasions, you may be prompted to activate Windows Vista on a computer that did not previously require Windows Vista activation or was already activated successfully. For example, this may occur on a computer where Windows Vista was preinstalled by an OEM or Volume Licensing installation and major hardware changes have occurred, such as upgrading the hard disk and memory at the same time.

If you are prompted to reactivate Windows Vista, you can do so by using the Windows Activation Wizard:

1. Click Start
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   , and then click Computer.
2. Click System properties on the toolbar, and then click Click here to activate Windows now in the Windows activation area.
   
   
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   If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.
3. Select the Windows Vista activation method that you want, and then follow the instructions.

To prevent this problem in the future, you should obtain the latest service pack for your installed version of Windows Vista, either through automatic updates or direct download.

To update Windows Vista and prevent this Activation problem from reoccurring:

1. Click Start
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   , click All Programs, and then click Windows Update.
2. Click Check for updates.
3. As soon as Windows Vista has found the updates, click the Install updates button.

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NEXT STEPS

If these methods did not work for you, you can use the Microsoft Customer Suppor...

If these methods did not work for you, you can use the Microsoft Customer Support Services Web site to find other solutions to your problem. Some services that the Microsoft Customer Support Services Web sites provide include the following:

• Searchable Knowledge Base (http://support.microsoft.com/search/?adv=1) : Search technical support information and self-help tools for Microsoft products.
• Solution Centers (http://support.microsoft.com/select/?target=hub) : View product-specific frequently asked questions and support highlights.
• Microsoft Customer Support Newsgroups (http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/default.mspx) : Contact counterparts, peers, and Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs).
• Other Support Options (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=csshome) : Use the Web to ask a question, contact Microsoft Customer Support Services, or provide feedback.

If you continue to have problems, you might want to contact Support:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus (http://support.microsoft.com/contactus)

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Windows 7 is very beautifull

Some time ago Windows 7 Beta has been released. Millions of people around the world trying to live right joined the new version of Windows that is. There also are still loyal to the old versions of Windows, such as Windows XP. For those of you who still want to use Windows XP but want to try all the beauty of Windows 7, this article would be useful for you. Here's how to change themes, icons, boot screen, welcome screen, etc. in Windows XP be like Windows 7. Here's more.
Due to a fairly extreme way, you'll want to activate and create a restore point to prevent the things that are not desirable. Previously, I will explain what will be changed later.

    * Windows Theme or Visual Style
    * Icon
    * Boot Screen
    * Welcome Screen
    * Taskbar
    * Wallpaper
    * Shake Aero, Aero and Aero Peek Snap
    * Calculator and WordPad
    * Additional
Windows Theme or Visual Style
Described here bagimana change the font, toolbar and themes in Windows XP be like Windows 7. But first, the Windows XP you must be first patch using UXTheme Patcher.

    * UXTheme Patcher for Windows XP SP2
    * UXTheme Patcher for Windows XP SP3
After the patch, then we can modify any display on Windows XP. Download the package by clicking here or here. There are 3 folders that each have different functions.

    * Fonts are used to change the default fonts of Windows XP to be Segoe UI. Simply run the file named Fonts.exe to install it.
    * Styler Toolbar, is used to change the look and commandbar toolbar in Windows Explorer. Simply run the file named First Install Then Run Me.exe then Me.exe
    * Theme, used to change the theme on Windows XP. Simply run the file named Theme.exe to install
And activate all the changes through the Desktop Properties.
Actually, here is the look of Windows XP you have quite changed. But whatever you want to continue to follow the next steps or stop here.
Icon
Next we will change the icon. Icon on the Windows 7 the same as the existing icon in Windows Vista that has a high resolution. Necessary to change the icon named Stardock IconPackager applications that can be downloaded here. Unfortunately this application paid. But there's nothing wrong if we try. Then download icon it by clicking here and open the file named VistaVG.iconpackage using Stardock IconPackager then apply.
Boot Screen
To change the boot screen, we do not have to use complex and dangerous. Simply by using a replacement boot screen feature of TuneUp Utilities only. Download file his boot screen by clicking here and then open the file by using TuneUp Utilities.
Welcome Screen
To Welcome Screen, we have to replace a file named logonui.exe located in% windir% system32 with the new file can be downloaded here. If you struggle to replace, you can use an application called Replacer which can be downloaded here.
Taskbar
Then we will change the taskbar becomes superbar. What is Superbar? Superbar the taskbar in Windows 7 that only displays the program icon in the list so that more save space. Unlike the previous version of Windows that still displays the name of the program on the taskbar. Follow the ways below to change it.

   1. Go to Start-> Run or Win + R
   2. Type "regedit" (without the quotes)
   3. Access to the following key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Control Panel \ Desktop \ WindowMetrics

   4. Note the right hand column. Create a new string named MinWidth the way and then right click New-> String
   5. The contents of his value data with numbers -255
   6. Click OK and restart the computer to see the results.
To restore the same, you can simply remove the MinWidth string.
Actually there is another way that is more easily, namely by using the Taskbar named Iconizer application that can be downloaded here. The way these applications work together with the registry trick has been described previously. But is not that difficult way more challenging?
Wallpaper
Windows 7 has a simple wallpaper but pleasing the eye. Not like the wallpaper in Windows Vista that looks complicated. Below I will provide the download link default wallpaper in Windows 7.

    * 1600 x 1200
    * 1920 x 1200
Shake Aero, Aero and Aero Peek Snap
Perhaps these words sound familiar to you. Therefore, I will explain your understanding in advance.
Shake Aero is a feature in Windows 7 that allows us to minimize all windows are disabled simply by shaking the active window. For example we are working with many windows, but we use it only 1 time only and we want to minimize all windows are disabled then we simply shake it the active window. Download Aero Shake here.
Aero Snap is a feature in Windows 7 that allows us to minimize and maximize a window simply by sliding to one side of the monitor. Download Aero Snap here.
Aero Peek is a feature in Windows 7 that allow us to display the desktop and create applications that are running in a small box that can diintip what it is when we direct the pointer on it. Almost similar to the Show the Desktop feature. Download Aero Peek here.
Calculator and Wordpad
Applications built on the Windows 7 experience a change in the GUI such as Calculator which has 3 modes of calculation and WordPad has embraced the concept of ribbon. Now Windows XP users can even feel it just by adding a few small applications.
For the Calculator, it just looks that can be applied to Windows XP and its features remain as before. Download Calculator here.
To Wordpad, Windows XP users can feel as WordPad in Windows 7 are already using the concept of ribbon to the menu. Download Wordpad here. But the possibility of making this software, Solo-Dev is no longer providing this application because some time ago there was a secret part of this application provides the main source without including the consequences now closed its download link. But I will keep trying to find Wordpad in 2009 and updating the download link it when it is found.
Please note that the above application running by using the Microsoft. NET Framework. So make sure Microsoft's. NET Framework has been installed on your computer. Recommended version 3.5.
Additional
As know that Windows 7 can display the Windows Orb logo just before the welcome screen as well as Windows Vista. Windows XP also can do things like that. Do I follow the steps below.

   1. Download the Windows Orb logo here
   2. Save in any place and remember where for example in C: \ Startup.bmp
   3. Click Start-> Run or press Win + R
   4. Type "regedit" (without the quotes)
   5. Access to the following key:
HKEY_USERS \. DEFAULT \ Control Panel \ Desktop

   6. Note the right hand column and double-click the string name of Wallpaper
   7. Change its value data in accordance Startup.bmp storage location. For example fill with C: \ Startup.bmp when his files are stored on drive C
   8. Click OK and restart to see the results
Now we will change the look of My Computer. Like Windows Vista, Windows 7 may display the indicators used space and free space on your hard disk. To install Windows XP quite a small application called Vista Drive Status Utility can be downloaded here.
Then we'll change the address bar in Windows XP so that navigation is easier. How to use an application called QTAddressBar that can be downloaded here. But first make sure the Microsoft. NET Framework has been installed previously.
Done already used all the way to change the total look of Windows XP to Windows 7. Actually there are others such as changing the Progress Dialog Box, Shutdown Dialog Box, etc but because the way he is quite difficult so I did not write it down here. (infini3.co.cc)

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Motherboard

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Motherboards and Their Components - The motherboard represents the logical foundation of the computer. In other words, everything that makes a computer a computer must be attached to the motherboard. From the CPU to storage devices, from RAM to printer ports, the motherboard provides the connections that help them work together.

What is a Motherboard?

The motherboard is the main circuit board inside your PC. Every components at some point communicates through the motherboard, either by directly plugging into it or by communicating through one of the motherboards ports. The motherboard is one big communication highway. Its purpose inside your PC is to provide a platform for all the other components and peripherals to talk to each other.

Types of Motherboards

The type of motherboards depends on the CPU it was designed for. You can therefore categories motherboards by which socket type they have. e.g. Socket A, Socket 478 etc. The Type of motherboard you buy is very important, as it will need to house your CPU, and they are not interchangeable. When buying a motherboard, it will always tell you what socket type it has.

When Buying a Motherboard

As everything you have on the PC at some point needs the motherboard, you need to consider these components when buying a motherboard. Foe example, if you have a lot of devices with a PCI interface that you wish to use, there is little point buying a motherboard that only offers you 3 PCI slots. Like wise with memory, you have to make sure that there are enough slots for the amount of memory you have or wish to have.
The motherboard also needs the correct type of interface for your Memory, Graphics card, Hard disks and other items as well. You will find that most motherboards offer everything you need however it needs checking on when buying. Its especially important to pay detail to your motherboard if you want to use older components, which a new motherboard may or may not support.
The major difference between motherboards that support the same CPU is the model of the chipset (more on the chipset later). Different chipsets offer different performance and different features in terms of memory support, AGP port speed, Multiplier numbers, Bus speeds and much more.

Speed of a Motherboard

Motherboards have got to be one of the hardest components to measure the speed of. Performance can really only be measured by benchmarking using the same components in several motherboards of the same type. You often find that motherboards with the same chipset have roughly the same performance in real world tests. The minor differences that do occur are down to the quality of the materials used and the quality of the manufacturing.
The Motherboards speeds that are quoted on the box are maximum supported speeds for other components. For example motherboards will quote the maximum FSB (Front Side Bus) speed. However without a CPU that also supports this speed, it will never be reached. Likewise when it quotes the maximum memory speed. The memory of this speed has to be present.

What is a Motherboard Chipset?

A motherboard chipset controls all the data that flows through the data channels (buses) of the motherboard. The primary function of the motherboard chipset is to direct this data to the correct area's of the motherboard, and therefore the correct components.

Components of a Motherboard

The motherboard contains many connections for all type of components. Motherboards contain expansion slots such as the ISA, PCI, AGP and DIMM sockets. It also contains external connections for your onboard sound card, USB ports, Serial and Parallel ports, PS/2 ports for your keyboard and mouse as well as network and Firewire connections.
So the motherboard has a massive part to play in the workings of your PC. Components that you buy all rely on the motherboard to have the correct connections are available and working. Its best to buy a decent motherboard especially if you plan on buying extra's in the future.

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Tips

Scams

On-line auctions are now the number one location where thefts and scams will occur. If at all possible look at the sellers history or profile. Always remember if it sounds to be good to true, it probably is.

Piracy

With the advances in technology it is now possible for anyone to make their own CDs it is possible that you may be buying copied software which is illegal. Ensure that the software you are buying is a authentic copy, documentation is included with the software, and the the CD does not appear to be burned. Generally burned CDs will have a unusual color such as green or gold tint. However it is still possible for someone to make CDs which can look like an ordinary CD. Another way of possibly determining if Illegal copy is the price. If for example you see a Adobe Photoshop 5.0 for $20-$70 dollars its more then likely not a authentic copy. If it sounds to be good to be true it probably is.

On-line Auctions

Companies such as E-bay or Yahoo may provide auctions which other people have the capability of listing products that they are selling. We recommend that if you purchase through an an auction that you only pay by check to prevent possible credit card fraud. If you need to user your credit card consider such options as PayPal.

Return Policy

Ensure that the you verify what the resellers return policy may be incase the device is not functioning or is not compatible with your computer.
Extra Note: Generally software cannot be returned to the place of purchase to help prevent software piracy.

Warranty

Verify the warranty on the product insuring that it is either provided by the manufacture of the product or the place of purchase.

CPU Compatible

There are a wide variety of different types of CPU Sockets and Slots. When looking at purchasing a motherboard ensure it is compatible with the CPU you have or that it will be compatible with the CPU you plan on purchasing.

Upgrade

Upgrading a motherboard on the computer allows for new improved hardware to be added into the computer.

Upgrade

Upgrading a motherboard on the computer will speed up the overall performance of the computer. May not be noticeable.

P4 System Optimization During Installation

When you install OS (other than WinXP) on an Intel 845 or 850 chipset based Pentium4 system, you need to install the chipset driver before any other drivers, such as video card and sound card. Here's the installation order.

1. OS (Win2000, 9x, Me)
2. Service Pack (if necessary)
3. Chipset Driver (usually in the CD that comes with your motherboard)
4. Drivers for Other Devices

It makes difference in performance, especially for video.

ASUS P4T + 1GB RDRAM + Win9X/Me = Not Good

Currently, ASUS P4T motherboards with 1GB of populated RDRAM will not work within a Windows 9X/Me environment. This is not much of a tragedy since there is no particular reason to have 1GB of RAM on a Win9X/Me system -- they only offer performance gains up to 512MB. However, this may cause problems for people intending to do dual-boot systems, so be aware.

General P4 Guidelines

P4 systems currently require RDRAM memory (Rambus, RIMM..). The P4 platform will supposedly support SDRAM by the end of 2001.

General P4 Guidelines

Boxed CPUs come with 2 x 64MB (total of 128MB) RIMM. These are not ECC. Intel may begin packaging 2 x 128MB RIMMs in the future.

General P4 Guidelines

RDRAM can be PC600, 700 or 800. The modules that come with the CPU are PC800, the fastest type.

General P4 Guidelines

Memory has to be installed as a pair. That's why the CPU comes with 2 x 64MB, instead of 1 x 128MB. The pair of the memory has to be the same size, type (ECC or non-ECC) and speed (PC600 or PC800).

General P4 Guidelines

The case has to have 4 specific holes to support a big heatsink. An Antec case (#A58) and a mid tower case (#A51) have the holes. The new aluminum cases do as well.

General P4 Guidelines

P4 motherboards have a new 12V connection. In order to use P4 with a regular power supply (without the 12V connector), you need to use a PC Power&Cooling 12VATX adapter. This will convert the regular power connection to 12VATX connection. Or, you can replace the power supply with one that already has the 12VATX connection.

Microsoft Windows 2000 Patch for AGP Applications on AMD Athlon and AMD Duron Processors

AMD says, "An issue has been identified that could result in the corruption of video data shared between AGP graphics adapters and AMD Athlon or AMD Duron processors when running Microsoft Windows 2000. This issue is independent of system chipset and has been observed when running Ziff-Davis 3D Winbench 2000 and Mad Onion 3DMark 2000 in benchmarking mode. AMD and Microsoft have worked together to identify a patch that involves adding a key to the registry. To add the key run the registry key installation file below or add the registry key as detailed in Microsoft KnowledgeBase article Q270715. AMD recommends that AMD Athlon and AMD Duron users with AGP graphics adapters running Windows 2000 install this patch.

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