How to Setup an Email Account in Windows 7

This tutorial will show you how to get an email account set up in Windows 7, including the download and installation of the free Windows Live Mail program.

1. Visit the Windows Live Mail Download Page and click on the blue Download Now button to start the download.
2. When prompted to Run or Save the file, choose the Run option and wait a moment as the file downloads.
3. Click the Open or Run button to run the file and start the installer and wait a moment as the installer opens.
4. When prompted with the Choose The Programs You Want to Install screen, check the boxes of the free Microsoft programs you wish to install. If you are unfamiliar with these programs or do not want them, ensure that only the Mail box is checked and click on Install across the bottom.
   
   
   
5. If prompted to Please Close These Programs, make sure all open documents are saved and choose the Close These Programs For Me option, then click Continue.
6. Wait a few moments as the installer downloads and installs the Windows Live Mail application.
   
   
   
7. When the screen displays the You’re Almost Done message, check or uncheck the boxes as you wish and then click Continue. If you are not sure which boxes to check, just uncheck them all and click Continue.

The Download and Install Process is now complete. Now you will learn how to set up an email account.

1. To open the new program, click on the start button in the bottom left and in the Search Programs and Files box, type in "Windows Live Mail" without the quotes and press enter. The program will open.
2. If you want to make a shortcut of the program on your desktop, follow the instructions from the last step but do not press enter after typing in the name. Instead, right click on the Windows Live Mail icon and choose "Send To » Desktop (Create Shortcut)".
3. When the program opens, you will be prompted to enter your E-Mail account information. If you do not have this information, contact your E-Mail provider or your Internet Service Provider.

How to Install RAM Memory

All computers require some amount of memory or RAM (Random Access Memory). Many motherboards provide slots for as much as 16GB of RAM. Adding more memory can improve performance, allow more multi-tasking, and reduce the time required for intensive processes like video or audio editing.

This guide will show you how to install memory in your motherboard.

Note: Be sure to use proper precautions including an anti-static wristband or an anti-static mat to avoid hardware damage. Before beginning, make sure the memory is the correct type for your motherboard. Avoid touching the metal contacts or chips.

1. Locate the memory slots on the motherboard as shown in the figure below. Note that your motherboard may have two or more slots, and the exact location may differ.
2. Determine which slots you intend to install the memory into. If you are installing one module, it will typically go in to DIMMA1 or a similarly named slot. For more modules, consult the motherboard manual for additional information.
   
   
   
3. Push the retaining clips outward to allow installation of the memory module.
4. Align the memory module with the slot by using the off-center notch as shown in the figure below.
   
   
   
5. Insert the memory module and vertically and firmly in to the slot until the retaining clips snap on to the memory module.
   
   
   

That’s it! Your memory module is now installed. Repeat for additional memory modules if necessary.

How to Upgrade from Windows 7 32-Bit (x86) to 64-Bit (x64)

Direct upgrade from 32-bit (x86-based) operating system of either Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 to 64-bit (x64-based) Windows 7 OS is not a supported upgrade paths to Windows 7. When the user tries to run 64bit setup.exe Windows 7 installer from within 32bit operating system, the following error message will occur. 

If the user attempts to run the setup.exe stored in the root and “sources” folder of DVD disc media or ISO image, the following error will occur: 

The version of this file is not compatible with the version of Windows you’re running. Check your computer’s system information to see whether you need an x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit) version of the program, and then contact the software publisher. 

So how to “upgrade” from 32-bit OS to 64-bit Windows 7? Unfortunately, there is no direct way to perform an in-place upgrade from 32-bit operating system such as x86 Windows XP or x86 Windows Vista to x64 Windows 7, with existing application programs and data retained. The only way to install x64-based Windows 7 on existing 32-bit Windows installation (or vice versa to downgrade from 64-bit to 32-bit OS), is to do a clean install, which indicated by “Custom (advanced)” installation during set up Windows 7 installation wizard. 

Here’s the brief guide for user who wishes to upgrade to 64-bit platform from a 32-bit Windows: 

1. Backup and save existing application settings and data to migrate to new system with Windows Easy Transfer. Note that installed programs won’t be migrated or ported over to new Windows. Alternatively, just manually do a backup and copying of all data files and personal documents, photos, images, videos, bookmarks and etc.
2. Boot and start up computer using the 64-bit (x64) Windows 7 installation DVD disc media or a Windows 7 install USB key flash drive. Setting correct device boot sequence may be required at BIOS. Check out how to access BIOS. User who has Windows 7 ISO should burn the image to a physical disc with a CD/DVD optical burning software such as Nero and Ashampoo Burning Studio, or uses official Windows 7 DVD/USB ISO Download Tool to create bootable Windows 7 USB flash key drive or write to DVD. In Windows 7, it’s also possible to burn the ISO direct from Windows 7 Explorer without third-party software. User with x86 setup1.box and setup2.box ESD Windows 7 installation files or x64 setup1.box and setup2.box ESD Windows 7 installation files should follow steps to create and make a bootable ISO prior to burning.
3. When prompted by Set up Windows installation wizard, select Custom (advanced).
   
   
   
   
   
   The user is free to create, delete, modify, create or format partition volumes and hard disk drives before continuing the setup installation of Windows 7. If user choose to install over a partition or drive with existing Windows, user will be informed that current installation of Windows will be moved to Windows.old directory.
4. Install and activate Windows 7 as usual.

Tip: For end-user with a Windows 7 upgrade license, media and product key, an existing installation of Windows must exist for the upgrade version product key to be able to entered and activated properly. Thus, do not format the hard disk drive prior to loading the Windows 7 setup even if you intend to clean install, or else user has to use hack to complete the clean install the Windows 7 Upgrade. The user can create or delete hard disk drive or partition during the setup via Custom (advanced) » Drive options (advanced) option (note: a 100 MB system reserved partition may be created by Windows 7 Setup), or let Windows 7 install wizard backup the existing configuration to Windows.old folder, and then delete and wipe clean the whole partition volume prior to install Windows 7. 

32-bit setup installer can be read and run in 64-bit operating system, but the in-place “downgrade” is equally not supported, with the following error been shown in compatibility report after a run of compatibility check: 

The following issues are preventing Windows from upgrading. Cancel the upgrade, complete each task, and then restart the upgrade to continue. 

 - You can’t upgrade 64-bit Windows to a 32-bit version of Windows. To upgrade, obtain a 64-bit version of the installation disc, or go online to see how to install Windows 7 and keep your files and setting. 

The above workaround to clean install Windows 7 works to downgrade from 64-bit to 32-bit Windows 7 too. 

How to Configure Windows 7 HomeGroup

You will need to have a working either Ethernet or wireless network setup (all computers should be able to access the Internet). Also, all computers need to be running Windows 7. 

1. On one of the computers that you has files you want to access, click on the Start button, then Control Panel.
   
   
   
2. Once that opens you will need to click on Choose homegroup and sharing options under the Network and Internet heading.
   
   
   
3. Now a window will open up, prompting you to share with other home computers.Click on Create a homegroup.
   
   
   
4. You will now be prompted to select the items you would like to share. Please make your selection then click on Next.
   
   
   
5. Now you will be given a password to allow other computers in your network to access the files you are sharing. Once you have written this down, click Finish.
   
   
   
   
6. Your HomeGroup is now created.
7. On the other computers in your network you will need to click on Start then Control Panel.
   
   
   
8. Once that opens you will need to click on Choose homegroup and sharing options under the Network and Internet heading.
   
   
   
9. Now you will be prompted to join the HomeGroup that is on your network. Click on Join now.
   
   
   
10. Now you will need to enter the password that was given to you when you created your HomeGroup, then clickNext.
    
    
    
11. You should now be connected to the HomeGroup. Click Finish.
    
    
    
12. Now if you open My Computer, you will see the HomeGroup on the tree list on the left.
    
    
    
    
    All of your shared files will be in that list.

How to Open Elevated Command Prompt with Administrator Privileges in Windows 7

Certain tasks in Windows require running Command Line commands with administrator privileges. In order to do this, you need to be able to elevate the command prompt to administrator privileges. Here’s how you can do it: 

1. Click on Start, then All Programs, then Accessories.
   
   
   
2. Right-click on Command Prompt.
   
   
   
3. Click on Run as administrator.
   
   
   
4. Now you should get a command line prompt, allowing you to run text commands with administrator privileges.
   
   
   

How to add a User Account in Windows 7

This article details how to add a limited user or administrator account to a Windows 7 system. This can be useful when adding users to the system and will allow each of them to have their own customizable interface.

1. Log on to an administrator account.
NOTE: If unsure which is an administrator account, follow the next two steps.
2. Click on the Start button in the bottom left corner of the screen.
   
   
   
3. In the Search Programs and Files box, type Add user.
   
   
   
4. Click on the Add or remove user accounts option at the top.
   
   
   
5. Click on Create User Account in the middle of the newly opened screen.
   
   
   
   NOTE: If this option is not available, that means the account that is in use is a limited user account.
6. Enter the name for the account (usually the name of the user, but it can be whatever is preferred.)
   
   
   
7. Select Standard User or Administrator. Read the criteria on the page to determine which should be used.
   
   
   
8. Click on Create Account in the bottom right.
   
   
   
9. The Account is now created. If a password is desired, click on the newly created account.
   
   
   
10. Click on Create a Password and fill in the information.
    
    
    
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Wired and wireless network problems

This tutorial is designed to help you identify and fix problems with wired (Ethernet) and wireless (Wi-Fi) network connections in Windows. This tutorial doesn't cover network connection problems related to specific programs.

You might experience network or Internet connection issues in Windows for a number of reasons. Some common issues that can cause these problems are:

• A wireless network adapter switch that's not enabled
• WEP, WPA, or WPA2 security key or passphrase issues
• Cables that aren't connected properly
• Corrupted or incompatible drivers
• Missing updates
• Network connection settings
• Hardware or software problems

How to use this tutorial

Because the instructions can vary for different Windows operating systems, open this tutorial on each PC so that you see the correct instructions for that PC, or use the selector on this page to choose an operating system.

To move through the tutorial, click each step in the left pane or click Next below, completing each step before moving on. If you are troubleshooting a wired network problem, skip Step 1. Connect because it only applies to wireless networks.

Test your network connection after each step before going on to the next step.

Total Video Converter v3.21 Final

E.M. Total Video Converter is a piece of extremely powerful and full-featured converter software that supports almost all video and audio formats. The software is designed to convert video for your mobile video player as 3gp, mp4, PSP, PS3, iPod, iPhone etc and also VCD or DVD player, XBOX360.

Main Features of Total Video Converter:
Convert all kinds of videos to mobile videos or audios (mp4, 3gp, xvid, divx mpeg4 avi, amr audio) which are used by cell-phone, PDA, PSP, iPod, iPhone, Xbox360, PS3 etc.;
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Video Formats:
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Convert from MPEG4 (.mp4)
Convert from 3gp (.3gp, 3g2)
Convert from Game Psp (.psp)
Convert from MPEG1 (.mpg, mpeg)
Convert from MPEG2 PS (.mpg, mpeg, vob)
Convert from MPEG2 TS (DVB Transport Stream)
Convert from DIVX (.divx)
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Convert from DV (.dv)
Convert from Matroska (.mkv)
Convert from ogm (.ogm)
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Audio Formats:
Convert from CD audio (.cda)
Convert from MPEG audio (.mp3, mp2)
Convert from Ms WAV (.wav)
Convert from Ms WMA (.wma)
Convert from Real Audio (.ra)
Convert from OGG (.ogg)
Convert from Amr audio (.amr)
Convert from AC3 (.ac3)
Convert from SUN AU format (.au)
Convert from Macromedia Flash embedded audio (.swf)
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Format used in various Interplay computer games,Interplay MVE
Multimedia format used in Origin’s Wing Commander III computer game,WC3 Movie
Used in many Sega Saturn console games, Sega FILM/CPK
Multimedia formats used in Westwood Studios games, Westwood Studios VQA/AUD
Used in Quake II, Id Cinematic (.cin)
Used in Sierra CD-ROM games, Sierra VMD
Used in Sierra Online games, .sol files
Electronic Arts Multimedia, Matroska
Used in various EA games; files have extensions like WVE and UV2
Nullsoft Video (NSV) format

Total Video Converter supports generating the following file formats:

Video Formats:
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Convert to 3gp(.3gp, 3g2)
Convert to Game Psp (.psp)
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Convert to NTSC, PAL SVCD mpeg and Burn to SVCD disc
Convert to NTSC, PAL VCD mpeg and Burn to VCD disc
Convert to Ms Mpeg4 AVI (.avi)
Convert to Divx AVI (.avi)
Convert to Xvid AVI (.avi)
Convert to H264 AVI (.avi)
Convert to Mjpeg AVI (.avi)
Convert to HuffYUV AVI (.avi)
Convert to Swf Video (.swf)
Convert to Flv Video (.flv)
Convert to Gif Animation (.gif)
Convert to Mpeg4 Mov (.mov)
Convert to Apple Quicktime (.mov)
Convert to DV (.dv)
Convert to WMV (.wmv)
Convert to HD Mpeg TS (.ts)
Convert to ASF (.asf)

Audio Formats:
Convert to MPEG audio(.mp3, mp2) 
Convert to Ms WAV (.wav) 
Convert to Ms WMA (.wma) 
Convert to OGG (.ogg) 
Convert to Amr audio (.amr) 
Convert to AC3 (.ac3) 
Convert to SUN AU format (.au) 
Convert to m4a (mp4 audio) 
Convert to aac (aac audio)
Convert to mmf (mmf audio)
Convert to Flac (flac audio)

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Troubleshooting Wireless Network Settings in Windows 7

This article will help you troubleshoot the Windows 7 error message "The settings saved on this computer for the network do not match the requirements of the network." It is typically a result of a wireless profile being created for the network incorrectly or connecting to a wireless network of the same name with different security settings.

1. Click on the Wireless Icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
   
   
   
2. Click on the Open Network and Sharing Center option.
   
   
   
3. Click on Manage Wireless Networks in the top left.
   
   
   
4. Click on the name of the network you are trying to connect to and then click Remove just above the networks.
   
   
   
5. When prompted for verification of removal, click Yes.
   
   
   
6. Close out of the Manage Wireless Networks window and click on the wireless icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
   
   
   
7. Click on the wireless network you want to connect to and choose Connect.
   
   
   
8. When prompted, enter the security key to connect to the wireless network and click OK.
   
   
   

The wireless network should now connect correctly.

How to Remove McAfee Security from Windows 7

This article details how to remove a McAfee security product from a desktop or laptop running Windows 7. This is useful when installing a new Antivirus program or upgrading the McAfee software. 

1. Click on the Start button in the bottom left corner of the screen.
2. Click on Control Panel on the right side of the screen.
   
   
   
3. In the Control Panel, choose Uninstall a Program or Programs and Features.
   
   
   
4. In the Search box in the top right corner of the window, type “McAfee” without the quotes and wait a moment as it registers the search results.
5. Once all McAfee products are displayed, right click on the item to be removed and choose Uninstall or, if unavailable, choose Change/Remove.
6. Choose to remove all security programs and click Next to proceed with uninstall.
7. Once finished, restart the computer and install the new antivirus program.

Adjusting AA/AF Settings with an nVidia Graphics Card

Anti-aliasing or AA removes parts of the video signal that are at a higher frequency than the monitor is setup to show. It will take areas of the image that would cause artifacts to appear on the screen and slightly blurs them to create a smoother appearance.

Antistropic Filtering or AF enhances the quality of textures on viewed surfaces that are at an oblique angle to the camera. When rendering detail at these angles, Antistropic Filtering reduces blur and preserves detail. These settings can have a substantial impact on what you see on the screen especially in PC Games.

1. Open the nVidia control panel by right-clicking on the desktop and choosing nVidia Control Panel.
   
   
   
   
   Note: If this option is not available, visit www.nvidia.com and download the latest drivers for your graphics card.
2. Ensure that the nVidia Control Panel display mode is on Advanced Settings.
   
   
   
3. Once set to Advanced Settings, choose Manage 3D Settings on the left, under the 3D Settings category.
   
   
   
4. On the Manage 3D Settings screen, change the Antistropic Filtering to the desired setting.
   
   
   
5. Change the Anti-aliasing – Mode to Override Any Application Setting.
   
   
   
6. Change the Anti-aliasing – Setting to the desired setting.
   
   
   
7. Click the Apply button at the bottom to save the settings.

Desktop Computer Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a Recovery Disc or an Operating System Disc?
A: The Recovery Disc or Operating System Disc is used when the Operating System has become unusable, due to file corruption, virus or hardware malfunction.

Q: Are any of the pre-installed applications removable?
A: Yes, any software is removable by accessing the Add or Remove Programs control in Windows XP, or Programs and Features control in Windows 7.

Q: Is Up-To-Date Security Software Necessary?
A: Security software is recommended to prevent data loss, as well as theft of personal information. If this security is not kept up to date, newly created Viruses, Worms, Trojans and other threats will have easy access to the system. We recommend ESET NOD32 or ESET Smart Security to keep your computer secure.

Q: What is DVD-RAM? 
A: DVD-RAM is a re-writable DVD that can be rewritten hundreds of thousands of times. Typically DVD-RAM discs will not play in standard DVD Players. It is often used in Video Cameras.

Q: Why are Back-Ups necessary?
A: Keeping an up-to-date back-up of your computer is critical if you have files on the system that you do not want to lose. If your computer gets hit by a bad virus or the hard drive fails, you may lose all information on the computer. Keeping information saved on an external hard drive, or other storage media using backup software ensures that it will always be available.

Q: What is a HomeGroup?
A: A HomeGroup is an easy way to share files, printers and other resources when multiple Windows 7 computers are connected to one router.

Q: Where is the Microsoft Office product key?
A: To obtain the Microsoft Office product key, activate the trial by clicking the 60-day trial icon located on the desktop, or Activation Assistant icon in the Microsoft Office folder found in the Start Menu.