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How to Create a Password Protected Folder without any Extra Software. There are a lot of methods that you can use to create a password protected folder, most of which require the use of some third party software.

How to Create a Password Protected Folder without any Extra Software

Using this neat method you can hide your folders with a quick batch script. It’s important to note that this will not actually conceal your data from somebody who knows what they are doing. Note: if you are a beginner you should not do this. We get emails once a week from people that don’t know what they are doing and complain they can’t find their files anymore. We also have instructions at the bottom for how to see the files again should you forget how to see them. Create Your Password Protected Folder Before you get started you need to create a folder that will house your password protected folder, this is just an ordinary folder and can be located anywhere and named anything. Navigate into your newly created folder and create a new Text Document. Open the document, now paste the following code into the contents of the document: Desktop Customization: Getting Creative PC Style.

Sure a new Mac laptop would be awesome but when it comes to total control over your computer environment, you’re gonna want something a little more open.

Desktop Customization: Getting Creative PC Style

So exactly what can be done as far as desktop customization? Below are some fantastic examples that look nothing like the stock Windows OS and really change the whole vibe of the computer. For those of you that are up for the challenge, make sure to check out the Maximum PC article for getting started on how to mod your Windows OS. My Desktop 2009 November Advertisement Urban Desktop. Ultimate Guide for Speeding Up your Windows 7. Windows 7 is, finally, a great operating system.

Ultimate Guide for Speeding Up your Windows 7

Advertisement Every version of Windows, has many services enabled, while many optimizing tweaks are not enabled by default. The reason this is so is because the installation is designed to support a very generic set of devices and hardware. The cool part of using Windows is the ability to fine tune it to your needs. Some call this tuning process “Hacking”, others called it “Tweaking”. How To: Install Windows 7 from a USB Key!

So after reading our review of Windows 7, you’re ready to take the plunge and upgrade to Microsoft's new OS.

How To: Install Windows 7 from a USB Key!

You’ve read our upgrade guide, decided whether you want 32- or 64-bit Windows 7, and bought your retail box. But what if you want to install Windows 7 on a netbook or other computer without an optical drive? Fortunately, you’re not out of luck, because Windows 7 (and Vista, for that matter) can be installed from a USB storage key. Not only does installing from a USB key remove the need for a DVD drive, the install time is also greatly reduced – we shaved off minutes from the total install time.

Our step-by-step guide will have you rocking the new version of Windows in no time! 25+ Best Free Tools To Customize Windows 7. Back in November last year, we listed over 55 free tweaking tools available for Windows 7.

25+ Best Free Tools To Customize Windows 7

Just like tweaking tools, there are tens of good utilities available to customize the default look and feel of Windows 7. In this article, we have covered the best free tools available to customize Windows 7. 1. Windows 7 Boot Updater: One of the advanced tools available for the latest version of Windows which makes the impossible possible. Read our how to change Windows 7 boot screen guide to learn to how to change the default boot screen animation in Windows 7. Please note that this utility is strictly for power users. 2. Coupons at Checkout. Ever wanted a coupon code, but spent ages trying to find one?

Coupons at Checkout

What if your web browser could find every coupon code for you, automatically? That's what Coupons at Checkout does! It's a free add-on that finds store coupon codes without needing to search for them. That's what Coupons at Checkout does! It finds you all the codes without needing to search for them. Uncover instant savings at thousands of stores, and snag a deal every time.

Just click on any store's 'coupon code' box to uncover all their coupons, instantly! Hackety Hack! PC/Windows. Pokki Is a Start Menu Replacement for Windows 8 That Does So Much More. Tips Tech Tricks: Complete List of Run Commands. Windows How-To Articles, Tips, and Guides. Five Best Windows 7 Tweaking Applications.

Windows XP - Command-line reference A-Z. How to Activate Windows XP Without a Genuine Product Key. Edit Article.

How to Activate Windows XP Without a Genuine Product Key

Twenty Fabulous Windows 7 Themes [Visual Styles] The default Windows 7 theme is pretty cool and you can even personalise it by changing the glass colours.

Twenty Fabulous Windows 7 Themes [Visual Styles]

In fact there are plenty of cool themes available online for Windows 7. However, sooner or later you are bound to get tired of the default Windows 7 Aero theme and its numerous variations. Fortunately for us, the modding community has already started developing unique Visual Styles for Windows 7. Here are some of the best Windows 7 Themes or Visual Styles (scroll down for installation instructions): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Stop Windows Update from Hijacking the Sleep/Shutdown Button. As an avid user of the Sleep function on my laptop, I’ve been more than irritated with Windows 7 or Vista’s habit of changing the Sleep/Shutdown button into an “Install Updates and Shut Down” button whenever there are updates from Windows Update.

Stop Windows Update from Hijacking the Sleep/Shutdown Button

After the last time I accidentally clicked this stupid button when I just wanted to enter sleep mode, I decided to look for a solution. Update: Windows 7 does the same thing to my Shutdown button, and this same registry hack fixes the problem. Manual Registry Hack If you’d like to manually create this hack, you can open up regedit.exe using the start menu search box and then browse down to the following key, creating the key if it doesn’t exist. Themes. How To Fix A Windows BSOD. 20 Windows Keyboard Shortcuts You Might Not Know. Mastering the keyboard will not only increase your navigation speed but it can also help with wrist fatigue.

20 Windows Keyboard Shortcuts You Might Not Know

Windows 7 Tips. TechNet Magazine Sign in United States - English Home Current Issue Topics Issues Columns Digital Magazine Downloads. Man Installs Windows 1.0 Through 7 To See What Happens. List of How to Windows 7. Sysinternals Suite. 100 best ever free PC system tools. There's a tool for just about anything you can think of in Windows. And if you look hard enough, you'll find a freebie is more than capable of doing the job you want – in some cases, free tools outclass their shareware or commercial rivals.

The trick is knowing what's out there and where to find it, which is where we come in. We've done the hard work for you, trawling the web for hundreds of free Windows tools and selecting the finest 100 to include in this feature. Top 10 Windows 7 Booster Apps. SExpand Windows 7 is a big improvement over Vista, and a pretty convenient OS in general—but it's by no means perfect. These 10 downloads improve Windows 7's looks, functions, and make it easier, safer, and more convenient to upgrade to.P 10.

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Forgot administrator password? The Sticky Keys trick. <span class="big">Please enable Javascript, because you won't see all of the content. </span> If you forgot the administrator password you can easily reset the password on Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP with the Sticky Keys tricks. It works always. Update: I published a new guide that explains how to reset the Windows 8 administrator password without the need of any third-party tools.

Forgot the administrator password? Please note that resetting the password from an account other than the corresponding user account always means that the user loses the credentials stored in the Windows Vault, stored Internet Explorer passwords, and files that you encrypted with the Encrypting File System (EFS). Like with all other solutions that allow you to reset the Windows password without having an account on the corresponding computer, you have to boot from a second operating system and access the Windows installation while it is offline. copy /y c:\sethc.exe c:\windows\system32\sethc.exe. Cairo - Windows Shell Alternative - Home. Six Hidden Windows 8 Features You Can't Live Without. WindowBlinds - Theme Windows Interface.