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Windows 7 Tips & Tricks

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== Windows System Information Tools =={{:Windows System Information Tools}}== Microsoft Windows Product Key Extraction =={{:Microsoft Windows Product Key Extraction}}== Interactive logon process initialization has failed ==When you boot you get: Interactive logon process initialization has failed Try removing any USB devices such as a USB memory stick then reboot.  This error occurs sometimes when a USB device is connected, initialization occurs prematurely.  == Should I disable:  Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper ==Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper service creates a Network Map, consisting of PC and device topology (connectivity) information, and metadata describing each PC and device. If this service is disabled, the Network Map will not function properly.  This is part of IPv6.  Some Internet providers now use IPv6 and is required to work correctly.  One example is Verizon wireless.== What is Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter? ==Also known as Virtual Wi-Fi, this feature in Windows 7 allows you to use a single wireless network adapter to behave as two independent adapters, so you could connect to two different networks at the same time with a single adapter.  You can also share the Internet connection on your main network adapter so that when people connect using the virtual network adapter, they will be able to access the Internet through your Windows 7 computer.== Check to see if Internet Explorer is current ==If you click GEAR and About Internet Explorer you will see a checkbox "Install new versions automatically," however, there is no manual check.  Microsoft recommends opening MSIE and entering the following URL:* http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/download-ieIf you have the current version then the web page will Indicate so with the message "You've got our latest browser."== Install Group Policy Editor on Home Edition ==Some Windows 7 editions (Home Premium, Home Basic and Starter) don't come with Group Policy Editor. Only Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate editions come with Group Policy Editor installed.  It can be installed with a 3rd party program.  Use at your own risk.* http://www.askvg.com/how-to-enable-group-policy-editor-gpedit-msc-in-windows-7-home-premium-home-basic-and-starter-editions/== Clean Boot in Windows 7 and Windows Vista ==A clean boot is performed to start Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This helps eliminate software conflicts that occur when you install a program or an update.  It is for troubleshooting, much as Safe Mode. #Log on to the computer by using an account that has administrator rights.#Click Start, type msconfig.exe in the Start Search box, and then press Enter to start the System Configuration utility.#On the General tab, click the Selective startup option, and then click to clear the Load startup items check box. (The Use Original Boot.ini check box is unavailable.)#On the Services tab, click to select the Hide all Microsoft services check box, and then click Disable all.#Click OK, and then click Restart.After you have finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start normally.#Click Start, type msconfig.exe in the Start Search box, and then press Enter.#Note If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, you should type the password or click Continue.#On the General tab, click the Normal Startup option, and then click OK.#When you are prompted to restart the computer, click Restart.<small>Source: [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929135 Microsoft KB-929135] (note: Microsoft moves these link URLs all too frequently.)</small>== Configure a User Account to Log On Automatically ==Automatically Login to Windows 7 on boot.  # Click Start, type netplwiz, and then press Enter.# In the User Accounts dialog box, click the account you want to automatically log on to.If it is available, clear the Users Must Enter A User Name And Password To Use This Computer check box.# Click OK. You will be prompted to provide the user's password.  Enter it and click ok.== Hide User Account from Windows 7 Log in screen ==Hide User Accounts in windows Vista and Windows 7 at Run type regedit# go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon# choose add new key and select type "SpecialAccounts", press enter# right click on SpecialAccounts and click New and click Key# call it "UserList"# click New then click DWORD (32bit) Value.# Type in the name of the user account that you want to hide and press Enter.eg: Everyday Account.# In the right panel, right click on the user account name and click Modify.# To hide the user account – Type 0 and click OK. (number zero not the letter)
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