Windows phone 7 launched

Microsoft finally announced Windows Phone 7, in October 2010 in Europe. While in America this platform will follow in November.

The above is disclosed by Microsoft COO Kevin Turner. "As said before, for me this is true. In October and November we will return to play, and this game is not yet finished," he said.

According to Turner now there are 200 million smartphones sold in the market. "If you think what happened three or five years, there will be 400-450 million smartphones," he continued.


Turner is believed that on this occasion, Microsoft will make major changes go into competition with smart phone competition. Talking about Windows 7 phone that will be present, Turner also gives notes "When you see this phone and the user interface, it's not like Microsoft's mobile phones ever released before,"

Meanwhile, Samsung has introduced a new product that will use Windows phone named Samsung Cetus, While HTC is also rumored will release a product called HTC Mystery

Windows phone 7 , windows mobile 7, windows 7 phones

Send error report in win xp - how to disable it?

Fo all of you xp users , to disable the stupid feature in WinXP which tries to send an error report to microsoft every time a program crashes you will have to do this:

Follow these steps:

- Open Control Panel
- Click on Preformance and Maintenance.
- Click on System.
- Then click on the Advanced tab
- Click on the error reporting button on the bottom of the windows.
- Select Disable error reporting.
- Click OK
- Click OK

OR

- Right-Click on My Computer icon
- Then click on the Advanced tab
- Click on the error reporting button on the bottom of the windows.
- Select Disable error reporting.
- Click OK
- Click OK

Related :

• XP Quick Fix Plus Download - Error Repair Tool
• Fix MSE, a utility to repair microsoft security essentials antivirus
• Host Process for Win32 Services Error , easy way to fix it

Edit, Remove, and Add Right-Click Menu Items from Files and Folders

As we know,some programs ask you if you want to option and others do not. Now granted, I probably said yes a couple of times, thinking how useful it would be to have that in my right-click menu, but there are still some I don’t even use.

There are many windows aplications that you install will add themselves to the right-click menu of your files and/or folders. And most times, you have no choice in the matter and, as a result, your right-click menu can get very long with added items you don't even use. The last person I was helping with this had a right context menu so long that the Rename option was no longer visible!

Fortunately, we can easily remove those unwanted menu items, if you know the registry values to edit. And it's not at all difficult once you know the keys responsible for the additions.

For Files, the secret lies in the "context menu handlers" under the shellex subkey for "All Files" which, in the registry, is nothing but an asterisk - like a dos wildcard, which means the values entered apply to all files. It is at the very top of the Root key, right here (go to:Start - Run - type : regedit) :

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers

Click the the + sign next to the ContextMenuHandlers key, to expand it.
Now you will see some of the programs that have added items to your right-click menu. Simply delete the program keys you don't want.
Yes, really simple, right. If deleting makes you uneasy, just export the key before deleting it. Or, instead of deleting the values, disable them. Simply double click the default value for the program on the right hand pane and rename the clsid value by placing a period or dash in front of it.

ie; - {b5eedee0-c06e-11cf-8c56-444553540000}

Then exit the registry, refresh, and right click a file to see if the item was removed from the menu.

Some programs - like WinZip or WinRar - will add several items to your right click menu but all of them will be removed by deleting or disabling their one context menu handler.

Note that the above key only applies to the right click menu of files.
To remove entries from the right click context menu of folders, you need to navigate to the Folder and Drive keys:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers

All you have to do is follow the same procedure as for Files - either disable or delete items you wish to remove.
Adding Items
Adding Items to the right click menu of Files and Folders is also fairly simple using the Registry. It just involves the creation of a few new keys for each item you wish to add. You edit the same keys used for removing items. Let's use Notepad as an example of an item you'd like to add to the right click menu of all your files or folders.

For folders, go to this key:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder
Click the + sign next to Folder and expand it so that the Shell key is visible. Right click the Shell key and choose New>Key and name the key Notepad or whatever else you'd prefer (whatever the key is named is what will appear in the right-click menu). Now right click the new key you made and create another key named Command. Then, in the right hand pane, double click "Default" and enter Notepad.exe as the value.
Exit the registry, refresh, and right click any folder. Notepad should now be on the context menu.

For files, go here again:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*
Expand the * key and see if a Shell key exists. If it does exist, follow the same procedure as for folders. If it does not exist, you'll have to create a new Shell first. Just right click the * key and choose New>Key and name it Shell. Then right click the Shell key and continue on the same way you did for adding items to the right click menu of folders.

Once done, Notepad should appear as an option in the right click menu of all your files.

Keyboard shortcuts list in windows

One of the common reasons for using the keyboard shortcuts is for efficiency in working with your computer, because sometimes using the mouse in the office tasks makes the job a long process.

If we have skills in the use of the keyboard function maximally, it will make our work of any kinds will be felt quickly done. Surely more speed in doing a job as an administration. Getting used to using your keyboard exclusively and leaving your mouse behind will make you much more efficient at performing any task on any Windows operating system.

The following are keyboard shortcuts in windows , and I use these keys every day on my jobs:

Windows key + R = Run menu

This is usually followed by:
cmd = Command Prompt
iexplore + "web address" = Internet Explorer
compmgmt.msc = Computer Management
dhcpmgmt.msc = DHCP Management
dnsmgmt.msc = DNS Management
services.msc = Services
eventvwr = Event Viewer
dsa.msc = Active Directory Users and Computers
dssite.msc = Active Directory Sites and Services
Windows key + E = Explorer

ALT + Tab = Switch between windows

ALT, Space, X = Maximize window

CTRL + Shift + Esc = Task Manager

Windows key + Break = System properties

Windows key + F = Search

Windows key + D = Hide/Display all windows

CTRL + C = copy

CTRL + X = cut

CTRL + V = paste

Also don't forget about the "Right-click" key next to the right Windows key on your keyboard. Using the arrows and that key can get just about anything done once you've opened up any program.


Keyboard Shortcuts

[Alt] and [Esc] Switch between running applications

[Alt] and letter Select menu item by underlined letter

[Ctrl] and [Esc] Open Program Menu

[Ctrl] and [F4] Close active document or group windows (does not work with some applications)

[Alt] and [F4] Quit active application or close current window

[Alt] and [-] Open Control menu for active document

Ctrl] Lft., Rt. arrow Move cursor forward or back one word

Ctrl] Up, Down arrow Move cursor forward or back one paragraph

[F1] Open Help for active application

Windows+M Minimize all open windows

Shift+Windows+M Undo minimize all open windows

Windows+F1 Open Windows Help

Windows+Tab Cycle through the Taskbar buttons

Windows+Break Open the System Properties dialog box


Undo. CTRL+Z
Delete. DELETE
Delete selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin. SHIFT+DELETE
Copy selected item. CTRL while dragging an item
Create shortcut to selected item. CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item
Rename selected item. F2
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word. CTRL+RIGHT ARROW
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word. CTRL+LEFT ARROW
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph. CTRL+DOWN ARROW
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph. CTRL+UP ARROW
Highlight a block of text. CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys
Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. SHIFT with any of the arrow keys
Select all. CTRL+A
Search for a file or folder. F3
View properties for the selected item. ALT+ENTER
Close the active item, or quit the active program. ALT+F4
Opens the shortcut menu for the active window. ALT+SPACEBAR
Close the active document in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously. CTRL+F4
Switch between open items. ALT+TAB
Cycle through items in the order they were opened. ALT+ESC
Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop. F6
Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer. F4
Display the shortcut menu for the selected item. SHIFT+F10
Display the System menu for the active window. ALT+SPACEBAR
Display the Start menu. CTRL+ESC
Display the corresponding menu. ALT+Underlined letter in a menu name
Carry out the corresponding command. Underlined letter in a command name on an open menu
Activate the menu bar in the active program. F10
Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu. RIGHT ARROW
Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu. LEFT ARROW
Refresh the active window. F5
View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer. BACKSPACE
Cancel the current task. ESC
SHIFT when you insert a CD into the CD-ROM drive Prevent the CD from automatically playing.


Acessability shortcuts

Right SHIFT for eight seconds........ Switch FilterKeys on and off.

Left ALT +left SHIFT +PRINT SCREEN....... Switch High Contrast on and off.

Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK....... Switch MouseKeys on and off.

SHIFT....... five times Switch StickyKeys on and off.

NUM LOCK...... for five seconds Switch ToggleKeys on and off.

Explorer shortcuts

END....... Display the bottom of the active window.

HOME....... Display the top of the active window.

NUM LOCK+ASTERISK....... on numeric keypad (*) Display all subfolders under the selected folder.

NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN....... on numeric keypad (+) Display the contents of the selected folder.

NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN....... on numeric keypad (-) Collapse the selected folder.

LEFT ARROW...... Collapse current selection if it's expanded, or select parent folder.

RIGHT ARROW....... Display current selection if it's collapsed, or select first subfolder.


Type the following commands in your Run Box (Windows Key + R) or Start Run

devmgmt.msc = Device Manager
msinfo32 = System Information
cleanmgr = Disk Cleanup
ntbackup = Backup or Restore Wizard (Windows Backup Utility)
mmc = Microsoft Management Console
excel = Microsoft Excel (If Installed)
msaccess = Microsoft Access (If Installed)
powerpnt = Microsoft PowerPoint (If Installed)
winword = Microsoft Word (If Installed)
frontpg = Microsoft FrontPage (If Installed)
notepad = Notepad
wordpad = WordPad
calc = Calculator
msmsgs = Windows Messenger
mspaint = Microsoft Paint
wmplayer = Windows Media Player
rstrui = System Restore
netscp6 = Netscape 6.x
netscp = Netscape 7.x
netscape = Netscape 4.x
waol = America Online
control = Opens the Control Panel
control printers = Opens the Printers Dialog


Internet browser

type in u're adress "google", then press [Right CTRL] and [Enter]
add www. and .com to word and go to it

Use these keyboard shortcuts for dialog boxes:

To Press
Move forward through tabs. CTRL+TAB
Move backward through tabs. CTRL+SHIFT+TAB
Move forward through options. TAB
Move backward through options. SHIFT+TAB
Carry out the corresponding command or select the corresponding option. ALT+Underlined letter
Carry out the command for the active option or button. ENTER
Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box. SPACEBAR
Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons. Arrow keys
Display Help. F1
Display the items in the active list. F4
Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box. BACKSPACE

If you have a Microsoft Natural Keyboard, or any other compatible keyboard that includes the Windows logo key and the Application key , you can use these keyboard shortcuts:

Display or hide the Start menu. WIN Key
Display the System Properties dialog box. WIN Key+BREAK
Show the desktop. WIN Key+D
Minimize all windows. WIN Key+M
Restores minimized windows. WIN Key+Shift+M
Open My Computer. WIN Key+E
Search for a file or folder. WIN Key+F
Search for computers. CTRL+WIN Key+F
Display Windows Help. WIN Key+F1
Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain, or switch users if you are not connected to a network domain. WIN Key+ L
Open the Run dialog box. WIN Key+R
Open Utility Manager. WIN Key+U

Accessibility keyboard shortcuts:

Switch FilterKeys on and off. Right SHIFT for eight seconds
Switch High Contrast on and off. Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN
Switch MouseKeys on and off. Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK
Switch StickyKeys on and off. SHIFT five times
Switch ToggleKeys on and off. NUM LOCK for five seconds
Open Utility Manager. WIN Key+U

Shortcuts you can use with Windows Explorer:

Display the bottom of the active window. END
Display the top of the active window. HOME
Display all subfolders under the selected folder. NUM LOCK+ASTERISK on numeric keypad (*)
Display the contents of the selected folder. NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN on numeric keypad (+)
Collapse the selected folder. NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN on numeric keypad (-)
Collapse current selection if it's expanded, or select parent folder. LEFT ARROW
Display current selection if it's collapsed, or select first subfolder. RIGHT ARROW


source reference : technet.microsoft.com

Microsoft Patches Critical Crack Released

Yesterday, August-03-2010, Microsoft released an emergency patch for a "critical" crack in Windows OS, The patch that could let crackers or hackers take control of computers over the Internet.

Microsoft official said, "The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if the icon of a specially crafted shortcut is displayed"

"An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the local user."

Computer users commonly use shortcuts in the form of on-screen icons they can click to instantly awaken favoured applications.

The Windows flaw lets hackers booby-trap such icons with malicious software that could let them control machines from afar.

Microsoft routinely releases software patches the second Tuesday of each month, but resorts to making patches available "out of band" when it deems situations dangerous.

"Several families of malware have been attempting to attack this vulnerability," Microsoft Trustworthy Computing response manager Christopher Budd wrote in a blog post.

"We firmly believe that releasing the update out of band is the best thing to do to help protect our customers."

Some attacks have reportedly been directed at power plants and other vital infrastructure. People using computers running on any version of Windows software were urged to apply the update immediately.

To run the microsoft update, use this site, you must be running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later.

To upgrade to the latest version of the browser, go to the Internet Explorer Downloads website.

If you prefer to use a different web browser, you can obtain updates from the Microsoft Download Center or you can stay up to date with the latest critical and security updates by using Automatic Updates. To turn on Automatic Updates:

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Depending on which Control Panel view you use, Classic or Category, do one of the following:
* Click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab.
* Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab.
3. Click the option that you want. Make sure Automatic Updates is not turned off.

Iimage mastering api and Windows7 USB DVD tool.exe Free Download

For notebook Users, without a CD or DVD ROM drive , may have difficulty installing the Windows 7 OS. Now Microsoft provide a software named Windows7-USB-DVD-tool.exe to help you move the DVD Windows 7 OS to a USB disk .

Download Windows7 USB DVD tool.exe

The Windows7 USB DVD tool.exe allows you to create a copy of your Windows 7 ISO file on a USB flash drive or a DVD. To create a bootable DVD or USB flash drive, download the ISO file and then run the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool. Once this is done, you can install Windows 7 directly from the USB flash drive or DVD.

The ISO file contains all the Windows 7 installation files combined into a single uncompressed file. When you download the ISO file, you need to copy it to some medium in order to install Windows 7. This tool allows you to create a copy of the ISO file to a USB flash drive or a DVD. To install Windows 7 from your USB flash drive or DVD, all you need to do is insert the USB flash drive into your USB port or insert your DVD into your DVD drive and run Setup.exe from the root folder on the drive.

Note: You cannot install Windows 7 from the ISO file until you copy it to a USB flash drive or DVD with the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool and install from there.

The copy of the ISO file that the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool creates is bootable. Bootable media allows you to install Windows 7 without having to first run an existing operating system on your machine. If you change the boot order of drives in your computer's BIOS, you can run the Windows 7 installation directly from your USB flash drive or DVD when you turn on your computer. Please see the documentation for your computer for information on how to change the BIOS boot order of drives.

For Windows XP Users

If you are Windows XP users prior to installing the Windows7 USB DVD tool , must be installed Microsoft Image Mastering API v2 and Microsoft .NET Framework v2:

1. Microsoft .NET Framework v2 (Download)
2. Microsoft Image Mastering API v2 (Download)

Microsoft's Xbox Live games

Microsoft seems to be very optimistic targeting to the world game market. Reportedly the optimism ultimately encourages parties to prepare for Microsofts Xbox Live games to run on Windows Mobile-based phone.

Microsoft said, "We require a Principle Program Manager who can help drive platform and Xbox Live for bringing the game to run properly on Windows Mobile." According to the ads displayed on mobile Techworld. The person will focus particularly on what makes the game really lived through the integration of avatars, social integration and also experimental multi-screen."

Check out here for the Microsoft games

Microsoft Windows8 Development Project has been started

After a fairly successful with the launch of Windows 7, Microsoft is now re-start a new project is the construction process of generation to Windows 8. In a Russian website, Wzor, said that the Redmond Company apparently is now busily engaged in the development of the Windows 8 and is now doing assembly reinstall the Windows. Wzor itself is a source of information who record accurately information from the development process is now being conducted by Microsoft Company.

However, the information about Windows 8, Windows 7’s successor has been either based on remarks slipped out by Microsoft officials or rumours.The site claims that Microsoft has started the engineering of Windwos 8. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has reportedly suggested in the past that Windows 8 is currently under development, although the tech industry’s gravitation toward the cloud and the rise of browser-based operating systems such as Google Chrome could potentially have a sizable influence on how the next Windows version operates.

Office 2010 tutorial ebook download PDF

Some time ago Microsoft has released Microsoft Office 2010 that you can download for free, more inf here: Office 2010 Hardware Requirements .

If you need a reference or tutorial on the MS Office 2010 you can download a free ebook entitled "First Look Microsoft Office 2010". Ok, Happy engagement day

This ebook consists of 14 chapters:

Chapter 1: Welcome to Office 2010
Chapter 2: Express Yourself Effectively and Efficiently
Chapter 3: Collaborate in the Office and Around the World
Chapter 4: Create and Share Compelling Documents with Word 2010
Chapter 5: Create Smart Data Insights with Excel 2010
Chapter 6: Manage Rich Communications with Outlook 2010
Chapter 7: Produce Dynamic Presentations with PowerPoint 2010
Chapter 8: Organize, Store, and Share Ideas with OneNote 2010
Chapter 9: Collaborate Effectively with SharePoint Workspace 2010
Chapter 10: Create Effective Marketing Materials with Publisher 2010
Chapter 11: Make Sense of Your Data with Access 2010
Chapter 12: Putting It All Together
Chapter 13: Security in Office 2010
Chapter 14: Training Made Easy

Ms.Office 2010, If you haven’t tried it yet then I really suggest you to try Microsoft Office 2010 Beta or even the Office 2010 Mobile version so you can boost productivity via your smartphone. And there should be no reason for not understanding how to use and work with Microsoft Office2010. Because Microsoft in part of to encourage more users in exploring the latest Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft press is now giving office 2010 tutorial e-book in PDF format. And you can use this beta version until the month of October 2010. So almost a year you can use this legal software for free.

Download Office 2010 ebook .pdf , or here: Download

Windows Experience Pack for win 7, xp, and vista

Maybe you all already know about the Windows Experience Pack , WEP was created and optimized for Windows 7, but it can used on Win XP or Vista also.

With the Windows Experience Pack, you are able create an alter ego of yourself in a specific destination, like a beach, mountain, safari, or city . Alter ego is a second self (another character of yourself), a second personality or persona within a person, who is often oblivious to the persona's actions. It was coined in the early nineteenth century when dissociative identity disorder was first described by psychologists. A person with an alter ego is said to lead a double life.

When you create your alter-ego, you create a fully customized avatar for that destination that becomes a part of a Windows Live Messenger and Windows 7 theme for your PC. You’ll also be able to download a .jpg image of your avatar to share, print, or use as your icon on social networks.
For a specific destination you pick, the following Windows Live Messenger elements are created for you to use in Messenger for your alter-ego:

- 1 static Display Picture
- Up to 4 Dynamic Display Pictures
- A Wink
- 7 new Emoticons
- A new Messenger Scene

For Windows 7, you are given the choice between 3 desktop backgrounds for your destination and a screensaver featuring multiple photos from your destination.

The Windows Experience Pack was created and optimized for Windows 7, but it can be downloaded and used on PCs running Windows XP or Windows Vista too (although performance and features may vary).

Chek out and Download at : http://experience.windows.com

Office 2010 Hardware Requirements

Have you intend to use the Office 2010 suite Microsoft if it appears? Wait. Check if you have hardware that meets the requirements requested for Office 2010.

The system requirements for the Ms Office 2010 , that a hardware upgrade should not be necessary when you upgrade to Office 2010 from Microsoft Office 2003 or the 2007 Microsoft Office system. You might need to upgrade a supporting operating system. If you upgrade to Office 2010 from Microsoft Office 2000 or Microsoft Office XP, you must ensure that the hardware and operating system meet the minimum system requirements for the Office 2010 suites.

But as general rules, CPU and RAM requirements for Office 2010 are the same as for Office 2007, so if your computer meets the Office 2007 system requirements, you can run Office 2010. A graphics chipset will help boost the performance of certain features and disk footprint has increased (more on these points later), evaluate the computer prior to deployment to ensure it meets the minimum operating system requirements.

Minimum System Requirements:

• Intel Pentium III processor, 500 MHz
• 256 MB PC100 SDRAM
• Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3

• If your current computer can run Office 2007, it can run Office 2010.
• If you’re purchasing a new laptop or netbook, it can run Office 2010.
• If you have a computer with a multi-core processor, it can run Office 2010 even faster.
• If your computer is currently running Office 2003, it’s possible that it can run Office 2010 (check the requirements to be sure).

If you're running Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows Server 2008, you probably already have a machine that far exceeds the minimum requirements for Office 2010.

BTW Microsoft plans also will release Office 2010 in web version (online version) , and even more interesting is FREE, woow..we'll wait!

Try the Office 2010 in beta version here : www.microsoft.com/office/2010
Reference: askvg.com