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Restricting Access to Programs with AppLocker in Windows7
December 10th, 2009 | 
Author : AppLocker- a new feature of Windows7 is the best solution for people, who share their computer with other users and do not want them to access any application from your computer. This feature allows such users to restrict access from Network Group Policies. However, this feature was also available in previous version of Windows as Software Restriction Policies but is now comparatively better than those.
Add Run as Administrator to Any File Type in Windows 7
Many a times we come across zipped files and folders owing to their large file size. In that case we need to unzip the file for opening and accessing it. In Windows 7, when we try to unzip a file to the Program Files directory, we get all sorts of permission denied errors. Attempt to unzip the file becomes unsuccessful. So what is the other way around to open up the zipped file? As an administrator, how can we open up any file?
BitLocker To Go Encrypts Portable Flash Drives in Windows 7
Initially, BitLocker was introduced in Windows Vista that would only encrypt the root operating system drive. With advancement in the technology, Windows Vista BitLocker functionality was extended for encrypting other drives or volumes also. In Windows 7, BitLocker has become BitLocker-To-Go, which has the ability to encrypt data on USB thumb drives and other removable storage devices.
Change the way files to be shared in a Homegroup – Windows 7
A Homegroup created in Windows 7 makes file document sharing and printer sharing, an easy task within your home network. Once in a Homegroup, you can share pictures, music, videos, documents, and printers with other people in the same Homegroup. Domain-joined computers can also be part of a Homegroup in Windows 7. USB connected printers are also shared using Homegroup feature. You can take security/permission measure in case you don’t want any other person to change the shared files in a Homegroup.
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No Comments » How to create a Keyboard Shortcut to access hidden Desktop icons and files?
Keeping icons and essential files on desktop is very common habit of computer users. But with passing time, these icons and files increase and make the desktop messy, so regular cleaning of desktop is must. Idea of cleaning the desktop on regular basis is good but it does not solve the basic purpose due to which these files and icons are kept there.
How to fix Account Control Gadget Conflict in Windows 7?
Windows 7, the latest operating system, has eliminated the Windows Sidebar and placed the gadgets directly on to the desktop. In the beta version of Windows 7, eight default gadgets will get installed on installing Windows 7 operating system: Calendar, CPU Meter, Clock, Currency, Feed Headlines, Picture Puzzle, Slide Show, Stocks, Media Center and Weather. They are just as customizable and functions exactly the same as they work in Windows Vista.
