Monthly Archives: October 2009

Microsoft’s CodePlex Releases “GmailNotifier” for Windows 7

Posted on October 25, 2009 by blakehandler

  GmailNotifier is a small CodePlex application, with full Windows 7 integration, that notifies you when receiving emails from your Google Gmail account. –> Download GmailNotifier Click Here for All Free Windows 7 Software & Resources

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Microsoft MVP Releases “Windows Access Panel” for Windows 7

Posted on October 25, 2009 by blakehandler

  Fellow Windows Desktop Experience MVP, Anand Khanse, has released his Windows Access Panel for Windows 7. (Recommended: TechNet) Windows Access Panel minimizes the trouble in accessing the buried settings & "hidden" system utilities within Windows 7’s Control Panel. –> … Continue reading →

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Problems with Windows 7? “The behavior may be by design”

Posted on October 25, 2009 by blakehandler

  While researching a future blog article on Windows 7 Troubleshooting, I found these Microsoft KB Articles with the solution "This behavior is by design" amusing. (^_^)   WINDOWS 7: A FAT formatted removable media that is encrypted by BitLocker Drive Encryption on Windows … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases First Windows 7 Language Interface Pack: Hindi

Posted on October 23, 2009 by blakehandler

  Microsoft has released their first Windows 7 Language Interface Pack (LIP) for Hindi. (Thanks Rob) –> Download Hindi Windows 7 LIP Click Here for All Free Windows 7 Software & Resources

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Apple’s “Boot Camp” to Support Windows 7 by Year’s End

Posted on October 23, 2009 by blakehandler

  About Boot Camp and Windows 7 – "Apple will support Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate) with Boot Camp in Mac OS X Snow Leopard before the end of the year. This support will require a software update … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases “Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool” for Installing Windows 7 from USB

Posted on October 22, 2009 by blakehandler

  Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool allows you to create a copy of your Windows 7 ISO file to USB flash drive or DVD. To create a bootable USB flash drive or DVD, download the ISO file and then run … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Expands Office 2010 Web Apps Technical Preview

Posted on October 22, 2009 by blakehandler

  For a limited time, Microsoft’s Office Web Apps Team is opening up their Technical Preview and inviting more people to try-out the upcoming Office 2010 Web Apps. (Thanks Nick) –>  Sign-up for a Office 2010 Technical Preview Account" Here   … Continue reading →

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How to Install, Upgrade & Deploy Windows 7: Microsoft’s Free Software & Resources

Posted on October 22, 2009 by blakehandler

  FOR CONSUMERS & HOME BUSINESS: Windows Easy Transfer takes the hassle out of migrating important files, e-mail, pictures, and settings from your old PC to your new one.  (Support: Upgrading in 5 Easy Steps! & Microsoft’s How To Use … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases Version 2 of Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

Posted on October 21, 2009 by blakehandler

  Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor v2.0 scans your PC for potential compatibility issues and lets you know about your Windows 7 upgrade options. Within minutes, you’ll get a report that tells you if your PC meets the system requirements, if  … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases “BitLocker To Go Reader” to Unlock Windows 7 Protected Removable Drives

Posted on October 20, 2009 by blakehandler

  BitLocker To Go Reader provides users read-only access to BitLocker-protected FAT-formatted drives on computers running Windows XP or Windows Vista. BitLocker protection on removable drives is known as BitLocker To Go. When a BitLocker-protected removable drive is unlocked on a … Continue reading →

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