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To create a system repair disc

To create a system repair disc Open Backup and Restore by clicking the  Start  button  , clicking  Control Panel , clicking  System and Maintenance , and then clicking  Backup and Restore . In the left pane, click  Create a system repair disc , and then follow the steps.   If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Note If you're prompted to insert a  Windows  installation disc, it means that the files needed to create the system repair disc can't be found on your computer. Insert a  Windows 7  installation disc. To use the system repair disc Insert the system repair disc into your CD or DVD drive. Restart your computer using the computer's power button. If prompted, press any key to start the computer from the system repair disc. If your computer isn't configured to start from a CD or DVD, check the inform...

To install a 64-bit version of Windows 7 on a computer running a 32-bit version of Windows

To install a 64-bit version of  Windows 7  on a computer running a 32-bit version of  Windows To do this, you'll need to start, or boot, your computer using the  Windows 7  installation disc or USB flash drive. Turn on your computer so that  Windows  starts normally, insert the  Windows 7  installation disc or USB flash drive, and then shut down your computer. Restart your computer. Press any key when prompted, and then follow the instructions that appear. On the  Install  Windows   page, enter your language and other preferences, and then click  Next . If the  Install  Windows   page doesn't appear, and you're not asked to press any key, you might need to change some system settings. To learn how to do this, see  Start your computer from a Windows 7 installation disc or USB flash drive . On the  Please read the license terms  page, if you accept the lic...

To install Windows 7 on a computer without an operating system

To install  Windows 7  on a computer without an operating system To do this, you'll need to start, or boot, your computer using the  Windows 7  installation disc or USB flash drive. Turn on your computer, insert the  Windows 7  installation disc or USB flash drive, and then shut down your computer. Restart your computer. Press any key when prompted, and then follow the instructions that appear. On the  Install  Windows   page, enter your language and other preferences, and then click  Next . If the  Install  Windows   page doesn't appear, and you're not asked to press any key, you might need to change some system settings. To learn how to do this, see  Start your computer from a Windows 7 installation disc or USB flash drive . On the  Please read the license terms  page, if you accept the license terms, click  I accept the license terms , and then click  Next...

To install Windows 7 using the Custom option without formatting the hard disk

To install  Windows 7  using the Custom option without formatting the hard disk Turn on your computer so that  Windows  starts normally, then do one of the following: If you downloaded  Windows 7 , browse to the installation file you downloaded, and then double-click it. If you have a  Windows 7  installation disc, insert the disc into your computer. Setup should start automatically. If it doesn't, click the  Start  button  , click  Computer , double-click your DVD drive to open the  Windows 7 installation disc, and then double-click  setup.exe . If you've downloaded  Windows 7  installation files onto a USB flash drive, insert the drive into your computer. Setup should start automatically. If it doesn't, click the  Start  button  , click  Computer , double-click the drive, and then double-click  setup.exe . On the  Install  Windows ...

How do I remove a computer virus? || Windows 7

If your computer is infected with a virus, you'll want to remove it as quickly as possible. A fast way to check for viruses is to use an online scanner, such as the  Microsoft  Safety Scanner. The scanner is a free online service that helps you identify and remove viruses, clean up your hard disk, and generally improve your computer's performance. If you're not sure whether your computer has a virus, see  How can I tell if my computer has a virus?  to check for some telltale signs. To try a different online scanner, follow the links to other companies that provide them on the  Windows  Security software providers  webpage. If you can connect to the Internet If you can reach a website using your web browser, run an online scan. To run the  Microsoft  Safety Scanner Go to the  Microsoft  Safety Scanner  webpage to download the scanner. Click  Download Now , and then follow the instructions on the screen. ...

Transfer files and settings from another PC

Transfer files and settings from another PC Windows  Easy Transfer moves files and settings from one PC running  Windows  to another. It guides you through the process of choosing how you want to move your stuff and what you want to move to your new PC, such as user accounts, files and folders, music, pictures, videos, email, contacts, Internet favorites, and program settings. And then it moves everything for you. Here are a few things to do before you begin: If you want to transfer files and settings from a PC running  Windows Vista  or  Windows XP , you need to install  Windows Easy Transfer on that PC. To find the download appropriate for your PC, go to the  Microsoft  Download Center . Sign in to both PCs with an  administrator account . Decide which transfer method you'll use: Easy Transfer cable  that attaches to both PCs and simplifies the process. You can buy an Easy Transfer cable on the ...

Windows 8 & Windows RT tutorial || Shut down, lock your PC, or sign out

When you’re done using your PC for a while, you can sign out, lock it, put it to sleep, or shut it down. Shut down In  Windows 8  and  Windows RT , there's really no need to shut down your PC completely. Instead, you can put it to sleep. This uses very little power, your PC starts up faster, and you’re instantly back to where you left off. You don’t have to worry that your battery will be drained because  Windows  automatically saves all your work and turns off the PC if the battery is too low. For most laptops and tablets, sleep is the default shutdown mode, so all you need to do is close your lid or press the power button. But, if you’re going to be away from your PC for a long time, you might want to turn it off completely. Here's how: Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Settings . (If you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click...

Better browsing with Internet Explorer

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Get your hands on Windows 8

Get your hands on  Windows 8 Windows 8  brings you exciting new ways to use your PC. It's fast, fluid, intuitive, and designed to let you do what you want, the way you want. Buy  Windows 8

Messenger has moved to Skype

Messenger  was retired in April 2013 and is no longer available or supported on most  Mac  and  Windows  operating systems. * You can continue to make audio and video calls with your contacts on  Skype  and Facebook and send IMs for free—your contacts will come with you when you  update to  Skype  and sign in with your  Microsoft  account. Find out more about  Skype For information about moving from  Messenger  to  Skype , visit the  About  Skype  page. To learn about instant messaging with  Skype  on your  Windows  desktop, visit the  Skype  instant messaging  page. To find out how to call your contacts with  Skype  on your  Windows  desktop, visit the  Skype –to– Skype  calling  page. * If you have a  Mac  operating system earlier than OSX or a  Windows  operating syste...

Set up a Windows Media Center Extender

Set up a  Windows Media  Center Extender Applies to these editions of Windows 7 Home Premium Professional Ultimate Enterprise With a  Windows Media  Center Extender and the right setup, you can stream the media stored on your  Windows 7  computer to another room in your home. To do this, your computer and your Extender must be connected to your home network. For general information about home networks, see  Setting up a home network . For more information about Extenders, see  Use a Windows Media Center Extender  and  Windows Media Center Extenders: frequently asked questions . Extenders in different rooms, connected to a home network to access music, photos, and more from one  Windows 7  computer. Up to five Extenders can stream content from one  Windows 7  computer. However, your Extender's performance is dependent on your home network capability and your computer's h...