PC secrets on Windows 7. Launching programs from the working taskbar
Microsoft's new operating system implements many original innovative solutions that make working on a computer easier and faster. This material talks about some of them.
The Windows 7 operating system, officially introduced by Microsoft on October 22, implements many original innovative solutions that speed up computer work and make everyday tasks easier. Some of them are described in this material, for clarity, provided with screenshots of the most interesting features of the new product of the Redmond corporation.
Instantly search for programs and files. In the "seven" search engines have evolved significantly, and now to find the necessary information you just need to click on the "Start" button and enter text in the appropriate field. As you type search query lists will be displayed in the left pane of the Start menu suitable applications, documents, images, audio and video data, email messages and other files found on your computer. For the convenience of users, the results are grouped into categories and contain highlighted keywords, as well as text fragments that make documents easier to view.
Dropdown lists. For quick access The Jump List function has been implemented for documents that are opened multiple times in Windows 7. To activate it, you need to click right click mouse over the program icon in the taskbar, or hold down the left key and drag the application icon up. As a result, a list will appear with a list of recently open files and frequently performed actions by the user when working with a particular software product. If desired, any drop-down menu item can be pinned to the list or deleted.
Window management. In Windows 7, the user can manipulate application windows with deft mouse movements. The technique is simple: if you drag the program window to the top border of the desktop, it will automatically open to full screen, and if you drag it, it will return to its original state. If you move it to the right or left edge, it will take up exactly half the screen, and thus it is very convenient to organize simultaneous work with several documents. In a similar way, you can manage windows using the keyboard: pressing "Win + up/down arrow" will open the window to full screen or return to its previous state, using the combination "Win + left/right arrow" will make the active window expand to half the screen. There's another one interesting thing: If you grab a window with the mouse and shake it a little, all other open windows on the desktop will collapse into the taskbar. If the window is vigorously moved left and right again, then all the windows will return to their places. Instead of a mouse, you can use the Win+Home keys. The effect of their use will be just as impressive.
Speeding up the system. The "Seven" has no problems with performance, even on machines two or three years old. However, if you want to get the most out of your computer, speed up the operation of outdated equipment or a low-performance netbook, then the ReadyBoost function, which optimizes the loading of the system and heavy applications by caching data on a flash drive, can be an ideal solution. Unlike Vista, the ReadyBoost mechanism in Windows 7 is more advanced. It supports up to eight independent drives, each of which can reach 32 GB. Thus, all free USB connectors can be used for the cache. If the laptop has a multi-format card reader, then you can find work for it. It’s no good to stand idle during a crisis; let it do some good. Prostokvashinsky cat Matroskin would definitely like such an innovation.
Working with disk images in ISO format and IMG. Another little-known feature of the new operating system is the ability to interact with disk image files and write them to optical media followed by checking the integrity of the data saved on the disc. The option is, without a doubt, useful, freeing you from the need to install additional software on your computer. software and, as a result, saving time and money.
Quickly enable private mode in Internet Explorer 8. Like many other browsers, the Microsoft browser has an InPrivate mode that allows you to view pages without saving your browsing history, cookies, cached objects, web form data and other information that may indicate what the user has been doing online. To activate this function, it is very convenient to use the Jump List menu, which is called up by right-clicking on the Internet Explorer 8 icon or by dragging it up. Do you remember? Then let's move on.
Virtualization tools. Among the most notable innovations of the “seven” is support for Windows XP Mode. We have already talked about it. However, we repeat and remind readers that Windows XP Mode is software solution, based on the next generation of the Virtual PC product and allowing the user to run selected applications within virtual machine with Windows XP SP3 operating system installed. The new mode provides absolutely transparent work with applications running in a virtual environment and does not impose any functional restrictions on them. Activate Windows mode XP Mode is only available in Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate editions and on computers that support hardware virtualization.
Since we touched on the topic of virtualization, it would be logical to also mention Windows support 7 formats Virtual Hard Disks, allowing G7 users to mount VHD disks into the system, used by many virtualization software packages.
File libraries. If you open Windows 7 Explorer, you can find an element on the left side of the window called “Libraries”. With its help, you can combine objects stored on disk in different directories into one virtual folder. For example, if the user has video files in folders on his hard drive and on external media, then through libraries all films and videos can be collected into a single collection, accessible with one click. It's important to keep in mind that libraries do not store objects. Libraries only track the contents of user-specified directories and allow you to view and organize the files stored in them in various ways.
By default, Windows 7 has four libraries - Documents, Music, Pictures and Videos
Quickly close windows and tabs from the taskbar. And this task in Windows 7 can be completed in no time, or rather, in one click. Nothing complicated: technically move the mouse over the icon running application, then move the cursor to the desired thumbnail and click the wheel (middle key) of the manipulator. All! Only memories will remain from the selected browser window or tab.
Viewing and editing format files Office Open XML (docx). In the company's new operating system Microsoft text the Wordpad editor allows you to open and edit documents created in Word 2007. In addition, the program has a ribbon interface and a mechanism for inserting images, advanced text formatting functions have been added, and the option to quickly send the created file via email and other previously missing tools. Don’t forget about this, because you never know what situations happen when working at a computer, and in some cases, an updated Wordpad can do a good job.
Run applications as another user. In previous versions of Windows, to perform such a task, you had to skillfully manipulate the runas instruction in a console as dark as night and feed the system intricate directives. In the "seven" there is no need to delve into the jungle of the command line and, scratching your turnips, remember the sequence of a set of control instructions. All you have to do is click Shift key and, while holding it, right-click on the program shortcut. If everything is done correctly, then in context menu The hidden option “Run as a different user” should appear. By the way, if you often have to run applications with administrator privileges, then the correct thing to do would be to check the appropriate boxes in the properties of shortcuts for specific products or use the Ctrl+Shift keyboard shortcut. Using it, you can also open programs with elevated privileges. Naturally, to perform the above operations, you must have the appropriate rights in the system or know the administrator password.
Calculation of loan repayment amounts. In the new Windows calculator 7 (yes, yes, it also did not go unnoticed by Redmon specialists) there is a function that will definitely come in handy for those who are used to living on credit in a big way, but cannot understand the tricky mathematics of interest. All you have to do is enter the size of the bank loan, the interest rate and the amount of the monthly payment, and in a moment you can find out how long it will take to pay off the debt. Instead of the payment period, you can calculate monthly payments, the total amount of loan compensation and other financial components, the study of which can bring depression to any friend living in debt.
Managing control parameters accounts. Debuted in Windows Vista The User Accounts Control mechanism was not to the taste of many, and it was turned off without regret in the heart. It was like that. In the "seven", UAC has become less intrusive and has acquired a few settings, by manipulating which you can set the behavior of the User Account Control function in accordance with the user's preferences and, if desired, completely deactivate it. Microsoft, of course, does not recommend doing this, but is it possible to stop advanced users who are accustomed to working at the computer with maximum efficiency, and not being distracted by reading warning prompts?
Setting up automatic wallpaper updates. For those who like to polish up the system, as well as for those who are inspired to work feats by constantly changing pictures on the desktop, Microsoft programmers have implemented in the seventh Windows versions function responsible for automatic update desktop background images. To turn on this new-fangled gadget, you will need to prepare a selection of graphic files in advance, then go to the “Personalization” menu and make the necessary settings: select photos, set the desired frequency of updating them (from 10 seconds to 24 hours), activate the power saving mode when powering the computer from a battery.
Easy to use projectors. If the laptop you have on hand is often used as a tool for making presentations and showing slides to a wide audience via a projector, then it would be correct to once again make sure that Windows 7 is installed on the computer and... remember the combination of the magic keys Win + P. Why magical? And you try to press it, and everything secret will become clear. No jokes.
Alex Axler, writer
Which Windows features 7 pleased you the most?
- Seven loads noticeably faster than Vista and consumes less memory.
- The new taskbar mode is great.
- The search is noticeably better and more versatile.
- The virtual machine mode with Windows XP is well done - helps with a couple of old programs.
- Great preview of running applications.
- The mode of appearance of icons in the notification area was very correctly modified.
- Widgets are no longer bound to the widget panel.
- Library mode is extremely convenient.
operating system Windows 7 is rich in secrets and various tricks that not every PC user knows about. If you are an inquisitive person by nature, then you will definitely like these facts. Also, people who specialize in computers or whose work is somehow related to PCs should definitely know them, since the secrets of Windows 7 can facilitate a number of actions performed from time to time.
Secrets and tricks of OS Windows 7
Shortcuts- In the desktop context menu, you can select three options for the size of shortcuts - “Large”, “Medium” and “Small”, but not everyone knows that they can be scaled as desired using the Ctrl key and the mouse wheel.
- In Windows Vista there was a special button, it was located on the “Taskbar” and was intended to switch between windows in WinFlip 3D mode. If you miss this feature on Windows 7, you can easily get it back. Create a new shortcut, write “rundll32.exe DwmApi.dll #105” in the program location field, give the shortcut a name that suits your needs. The icon for this shortcut is located at C:WindowsSystem32imageres.dll. After that, all you have to do is drag the shortcut to the Taskbar.
- If you are constantly away from the computer, you can use the Win+L key combination to lock the computer, or place a shortcut on the “Taskbar”, indicating the address “C:WindowsSystem32undll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation”.
"Secrets" of the Shift key
The Shift key appeared back in 1878 on a Remington typewriter. A lot of time has passed, technology has moved to a fundamentally new level, but the Shift button fits perfectly into interfaces modern computers, while acquiring many new functions.
- If you right-click on an object while holding Shift, you will see new items in the menu that appears. Say for a folder, the command “Open in a new process” will appear, “ Full access", "Open command window", "Copy as path". A new item “Run as a different user” will appear in the shortcut context menu, so you can perform this operation without rebooting the system. “Pin to Start Menu” will appear in the file’s context menu, and the most interesting thing will be if you hover over the “Send” menu – a list of more than a dozen places where you can send the object will open, including the desktop and personal folders.
Integrated utilities
Windows 7 comes pre-installed with a number of utilities that can come to the rescue when solving a variety of problems.
Automatic disk cleaning with predefined parameters
- You need to open the Start menu, enter the command Cleanmgr.exe /sageset:n (where n is a number of your choice, it is required to save the settings made in a specific registry key). After this, you can use Cleanmgr.exe /sageset:n to clean the hard drive with the parameters you specified. This allows you to automate the process using the “Scheduler” by creating a task there to run Cleanmgr.exe with the parameter you select (for example, every week).
- Basically there is a lot third party utilities, allowing you to restrict access to certain folders or programs. But instead of resorting to them, you can easily use the tool integrated into Windows 7. AppLocker is the name of this utility; to gain access to it, you need to go to “Administration” through the Control Panel, then “ Local politics Security", where select "Application control policy".
- It’s probably no secret that data simply deleted (including from the recycle bin) can be restored quite easily by using specialized software. The reason for this is the peculiarity of how a computer works with data - when you delete a file or folder, the information does not go anywhere, but the header is simply “erased”, and the machine no longer pays attention to this data, but they remain in place until they are overwritten by the recorded data. on top of information. It is to solve this issue that the Cipher.exe utility is built into Windows 7. It works from the command line - Just type cipher /w x:file_name, and the latter will be overwritten many times with a set of random data, which makes attempts to restore it impossible.
Good afternoon, dear reader! Today I will share with you some good computer tips for working with the Windows 7 operating system. We will look at 7 useful tips, some of them may be useful to you when daily work with a computer.
1. “Pin” the folder that is most in demand.
It's no secret that in the Windows 7 operating system, certain folders on the panel quick launch can be secured without any effort. To do this, you just need to hover your mouse over the folder you need. Then right-click and drag the folder to the taskbar. The operating system itself will automatically place it in the Quick Launch Environment. If you need to open this folder, right-click on it and select the action that is necessary.
2. “Multiply” your windows.
There are situations when when working in an application you need to open another similar window. In this case, do not panic! First, make sure that the application has multiple launches. Then, pressing the " Shift", click on the icon on the taskbar, or click on the middle mouse button (wheel) without using a key.
3. The purity and clarity of the image on the monitor is within your reach.
Everyone knows that Windows 7 will help you adjust the image on your monitor. This system makes text and pictures clearer, no matter where you work on your computer. However, it happens that the laptop monitor displays information well at work, but when you come home, you notice that the image becomes darker. Don't be upset! You need to adjust the display of text and pictures using two built-in applications: “ClearType Text Tuning” and “Display Color Calibration”. To do this, run cttune.exe And dccw.exe, or using these applications from the Control Panel.
4. “Clean” on your taskbar.
Did you know that you can independently determine the order in which the icons will be located on the taskbar!? It's very simple. You just need to drag them with your mouse. As for the first five icons, you can use the quick launch buttons. For example, to start the first icon, click the " Win" + 1, for the second - " Win" + 2, and so on.
5. Jump to the taskbar.
If you need to launch a shortcut from the taskbar, you can use the shortcut key " Win» + T to switch. Then select the application you need using the arrows located on the keyboard and press the " Enter" When exiting the menu, use the " Esc", which is in the upper left corner.
6. Use BitLocker to protect your data.
BitLocker is used only when you need to increase the level of protection for your data. Windows 7 has a BitLocker To Go feature that allows you to protect various USB devices (flash drives, disks and other USB media). In order to launch BitLocker or BitLocker To Go, you need to right-click on the device you want to encrypt (in Windows Explorer), and then select the “Turn on BitLocker...” option. If you don't have a menu item BitLocker read the full article on BitLocker - Setting it up "BitLocker"- disk encryption program.
7. Your personal support service.
Perhaps you will agree that each of us faces problems with Windows!? But in this case, do not be upset. New system“Windows has a function: Troubleshooting” and will help you find a way out of any situation. In order to access it, you should write “Troubleshooting” in the “ Start" Execute. Or go to Start > Control Panel > All Control Panel Items > Troubleshooting > System and Security.
operating room Windows system 7 is a complex software product that contains a huge number of functions and capabilities. Full description operating system will take up dozens of pages and will quickly tire the average user. In addition, Microsoft has already taken care of creating a detailed and comprehensive manual. We will not compete with it, but will simply present the reader with a description of the most interesting points that will certainly interest any Windows user.
- Window management. Windows 7 gives users real ease and freedom in working with windows. Now you just need to lightly pull the edge of the window so that it is pulled towards the left or right side. To increase the size of the window, you just need to drag it towards the top of the screen. If you need to increase the vertical size of the window to the maximum value, this can be done by double-clicking on its top part. In addition, in the user manual you will be able to find keyboard commands that allow you to configure Windows decoration 7 is even easier and faster.
- Minimizes all inactive windows. Using the Win+Home key combination, you can minimize all windows at once, except the one you are currently working with. Pressing it again will expand the windows to the Windows 7 desktop.
- Moving windows on multiple monitors. If you work with multiple monitors at the same time, you have the ability to move windows between them very easily and conveniently. To do this, use the key combination Win+Shift+Left Arrow or Right Arrow. This will allow you to move the window to another monitor while maintaining its position relative to the top-left point of the screen.
- Rearrange the taskbar. You can easily change the location of icons in the panel Windows tasks 7, simply by dragging them from place to place. In the same way, it is possible to swap application icons in the system tray and even drag them onto the hidden icons icon, making them invisible and thereby changing the design of Windows 7 elements.
- Quick launch panel. Since the Quick Launch icons are now placed directly in the taskbar, there is no need to use the Quick Launch bar. But the most conservative users are not left unattended; they have the opportunity to return to their previous appearance. To do this you need: Right-click on the taskbar and select Toolbars / New Toolbar. In the folder selection dialog that appears, you must enter next value: %userprofile%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch and click OK.
- Show desktop. In the lower right corner of the screen there is a small rectangle, when you click on it we see the contents of the working Windows desktop 7. The same action can be performed if you use the Win+Space key combination.
- Switch between windows of the same application. In Windows 7, the concept of switching between windows using the Alt+Tab keyboard shortcut has been redesigned and expanded for user convenience. It is now possible to switch between multiple open windows of one application. To do this, hold down the Ctrl key and click on the icon several times desired application for Windows 7. In this case, switching will occur exclusively between the windows of this application.
- Using the taskbar. Now it is possible to fully use the taskbar without using the mouse. To do this, you need to use the Win+T key combination, which takes the user to the taskbar. After this, it becomes possible to navigate the taskbar using the arrows on the keyboard and launch required applications by pressing the Enter key. To exit this mode, use the Escape key.
- Speed up access to frequently used folders. If you regularly work with multiple folders, it makes sense to add them to File Explorer's Quick Jump list. To do this you just need to drag and drop required folders to the taskbar while holding down the right mouse button.
- Fast disc burning. Incredibly convenient feature that most people don't know about Windows users 7. If you need to burn to CD or DVD disc image.iso - just double-click on it. A special application window will appear that allows you to burn a disc in just a couple of clicks.
- Recording user actions. Windows 7 includes a program designed to record user actions that lead to a problem. It's called Problem Steps Recorder and has good functionality. The program not only records all mouse and keyboard actions, but also takes snapshots of all comments. After finishing recording, the program saves all information to a zip file.
- Installation from a flash drive. Perhaps one of the most important and pleasant innovations for users is the ability to install Windows 7 from a flash drive. Now you can finally forget about the unpleasant fuss with disks, which at the most inopportune moment could simply not be read. Also note that Windows 7 is much more optimized for working with netbooks and other portable devices, because it requires fewer resources to run than its predecessor, Windows Vista.
- Optimized for working with touch screens. Microsoft takes into account the latest trends in the development of mass computer technology. That's why Windows 7 supports multi-touch and advanced touch screens. It is for them that the function is intended, which many users initially found useless. Now you can open the context menu, which usually appears by right-clicking the mouse, by simply dragging a special icon from the taskbar to right place on the screen. This feature is designed specifically to work with touch screens. You can also use drag and drop in Internet Explorer 8.
- Quickly launch a second application window. In the case when you are already working in an application and you need to launch an additional window of the same program, there is no need to look for its shortcut on the desktop or in the Quick Launch panel. Simply hold down the Shift key and click on the icon of this application in the taskbar. To avoid reaching for the keyboard, the same can be done by simply clicking on the icon middle button mice.
- Monitor calibration. In Windows 7, it has become very convenient and easy to customize the screen for specific tasks, for example, working with text or watching a movie. There are two applications in Control Panel that will help you with this - cttune.exe and dccw.exe. With them, you can easily adjust settings such as image brightness, clarity, and contrast to suit a specific task.
Disable “Lock the taskbar” and right-click on the separator. Make sure that the “Show title” and “Show text” options are disabled and the view selector is set to “Small icons”.
Using separators, bring the taskbar to the desired form, and then dock it again.
So let's talk about hidden Windows features. Not all OS functions are displayed in the start menu; many of them are hidden from the user’s eyes. “Why?”, you ask, to be honest, I don’t know. But the fact is that they exist, and in this article I will give examples of some of them.
Launch hidden functions
What do we need to use these hidden functions? We need a command line that can be launched by pressing the “Start” + R keys. It can also be launched from the “Start” menu itself, having previously configured it (in the “Start” menu it appears as the “Run ...” command). If you are running Windows XP, this command is available by default in the Start menu. To run any command you need to open command line and enter the command in the empty field, then click “OK”. Well, let's move on directly to the teams themselves.
Windows 7 Secrets and Tricks
Command - "devmgmt.msc"
This command opens Device Manager which gives detailed review all components of the computer and devices connected to it. With its help, you can find out which driver version is used by a particular device.
Command - "dccw"
There are no perfect monitors. However, when processing photos or videos, getting the colors right becomes especially important. Using this function, you can adjust the color rendering so that the printed photo differs as little as possible from what you saw on the screen.
Command - “diskmgmt.msc”
With this management console you can control not only hard drives installed inside your system unit, but also to manage everyone external drives that you connect to your computer. In particular, using this settings window you can assign a different letter designation to the USB flash drive.
Command - "powercfg.cpl"
Is your laptop battery draining too quickly? Or are you annoyed that the screen goes blank at the slightest pause in work? All settings related to power consumption can be changed in the Power Options dialog box.
Command - “perfmon /res”
This command starts the resource monitor. Here you can see in detail how running programs boot the system and find out some useful information. For example, if you need to find out why it starts making noise from time to time hard drive, go to the Disk section and then open the Processes with Disk Activity section. After that, click on the “Total (bytes/s)” column so that the largest value appears in the first row of the list. This way, you can identify a program that uses the drive more actively than others.
Command - "psr"
This command first appeared in Windows 7. If you encounter the same problem over and over again when performing a certain sequence of actions system error, you can use this command to launch the Problem Reproduction Recorder. Clicking “Start Recording” will start recording all your actions. The program will take screenshots of every element you clicked on. They can then be given to a computer setup specialist or sent to the program developers.
Command - “services.msc”
In normal mode, dozens of small auxiliary services are automatically launched along with Windows. system services. Some of them can be safely disabled, since they perform very exotic functions that few people need. This command opens a dialog box with a complete list of system services. Now all that remains is to decide which services will start automatically from the OS and which will not. The “Startup Type” column shows which of them start with Windows. If you do not need a particular service, right-click on its name and select “Properties” from the context menu, then select “Disabled” from the “Startup Type” menu and click “OK.”
Command - "regedit"
Using the command regedit you can edit the system registry, which stores all Windows settings. This can be useful if you want to clear registry entries. Which were left in it remote programs. But be careful: only make changes if you know exactly what you are doing. Otherwise, problems may arise not only with already installed programs, but also with the performance of the system as a whole.
Command - "msconfig"
Many user-installed programs add their executable files to the Windows startup list without asking. However, some of them are completely unnecessary and only slow down the computer boot and take away precious resources when working in background. The System Configuration service will help you get rid of such annoying ones. To do this, go to the “Startup” tab and uncheck the checkboxes next to those applications that should not automatically start with the system.
Command - “computerdefaults”
Does the wrong internet browser open when you click on a link in an email? Using this command, you can launch an application that will help you assign programs to perform common tasks in Windows.
Command - "fsmgmt.msc"
With this command you can see all the folders shared by other users local network. You can also see who exactly used it shared access, and what files were opened.
Team - "shrpubw"
Do you have several computers connected to one router? Then the exchange of data between them will be simplified by the so-called shared folders. Using the mentioned command, you can give other computers on the network access to certain folders or drives on your PC. In addition, users using your computer under other accounts have access to the same folders.
Command - "wf.msc"
If you prefer to use the built-in Windows firewall, not third party solutions for protection, then using the command wf.msc you can open the advanced settings window for this standard means security. In the settings, you can specify which programs should have access to the network, and which are strictly prohibited from doing so. To prevent an application from sending and receiving data, click on "Outbound Connection Rules" and then click on "Create Rule". In the window that opens, activate the “For program” radio button and click “Next”. Select the application that you want to restrict access using “Browse”. Next three dialog boxes You can skip by clicking on “Next”. Now all that remains is to enter a name for the newly created rule and click “Finish”.
Command - "ncpa.cpl"
This program provides access to settings responsible for network connections. Here you can, for example, see how much data has been collected since the start of the session Windows operation was sent and accepted. To do this, simply double-click on the icon for the desired connection.
Command - “control userpassword2”
If no one but you works on your home computer, using this command you can get rid of the need to enter a password every time you log in. After entering it in the window that opens, uncheck the “Require username” option and click “OK.” If yours was protected with a password, you will need to enter it to confirm the operation.
Command - "charmap"
Do you need to insert some special character into the text? Don't look for it on the Internet. Use a special tool. Built into Windows. Type the command charmap– and a window will appear in front of you in which you can see all the special characters available in the selected typeface. To copy the desired symbol, double-click on it and click on the “Copy” button. Now you can paste it into any document using the key combination “CTRL” + “V”.
Team - “stikynot”
Is there a date approaching that you absolutely must not forget? If you don't have a piece of paper handy to write a note on, Windows will gladly provide one for you. You can fill the note with reminders of any type and place it anywhere on your Desktop.
Command - "utilman"
Using this command you can open the "Center special features" There are many functions here that make it easier to interact with your computer. For example, you can make the window become active without clicking on it, but only when you move the cursor.
Team - "iexpress"
With help, you can significantly save space by packing into an archive data that is not currently needed. But what to do if none of the popular archivers are installed on the computer you had to work on, and you desperately need to make a self-extracting archive? In this case, the IExpress utility, available in all versions of Windows, will help.
Command - "magnify"
Not every software product allows you to enlarge an image to see it in all details. In Windows there is a magnifying glass for this. The operating system offers three types of enlargement: full-screen, which enlarges the entire desktop space; a magnifying glass that can be moved around the desktop; and a ruler with which you can select the desired scale with the mouse.
if(function_exists("the_ratings")) ( the_ratings(); ) ?>