Installing and updating drivers in 7

This guide is broken up into a number of parts:

Intro to drivers

Driver guidelines

Finding & updating drivers

Using Driver Sweeper

Device Manger updates

INTRO:

Drivers instruct Windows exactly what hardware you have and what it does, along with any specific features. Manufacturers usually release new drivers frequently to keep their products updated and add new features. Performance is also usually improved, so it is absolutely vital to keep all your drivers updated. Use a driver sweeper for some drivers too.

 

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Create, Delete and Modify User Accounts in Windows 7

Good to know Info

This will demonstrate how to create, delete, and modify user accounts in Windows 7.

To invoke the main User Accounts dialogue, follow one of the methods below:

Click the Start logo and typewrite User Accounts into the search box and press enter.

Click the Start logo and then click Control Panel followed by User Accounts and Family Safety and finally User Accounts.

Either method will bring up the following dialogue panel.

This article shows the dialogue panels after you have simply installed Windows 7.

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Turn the Guest Account On or Off in Windows 7

SELECTIVE INFORMATION:

If you require someone to have temporary access to your computer, you can turn on the guest account. Individuals utilizing the guest account can't install software or hardware, modify settings, or produce a password.

This article will show how to turn the guest account on or off in Windows 7. By default the guest account is turned off in Windows 7.

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How to Add Additional Time Zone Clocks in Windows 7

Selective Information:

Windows 7 can exhibit up to 3 clocks unlike Windows Xp: One for the localized time, and Two for the time in other time zones of your choice.

This article will demonstrate how to add an additional Time Zone clock.

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How to Uninstall or change a Program

Selective Information:
You can uninstall an application or program off your computer if you no longer utilize it or if you want to free up space on your hard disk.

This will demonstrate how to use Programs and Features in the Control Panel to see, uninstall, change, or repair programs that are currently installed in Windows 7.

In Windows XP, this would have been in Add and Remove Programs rather.

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How to Uninstall Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Beta and RC

Information
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Beta adds a clock time with an termination date of June  30, 2011 to your Windows 7. You will be reminded starting on March 30, 2011 about the termination date, but you will be able to use your system to assist beta test the SP1  beta until June 29, 2011. Later, you will need to either upgrade to the eventual edition of SP1 when released in the first half of 2011 or uninstall the Beta version of SP1 to be capable to utilize your Windows 7 again.

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Enable Windows 7 God Mode

Here’s a neat Windows 7 trick that’s mind blowing. It enables “GodMode,” a term devised by the fans of this trick, which provides a single place to access all Windows settings without needing to browse options and folders in the Control Panel.

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Get back the almighty Quick Launch bar

Windows 7's new taskbar functions as a program launcher as well as task switcher. As a result, the old Windows XP style Quick Launch bar, the area on the left side of the taskbar that contained shortcuts for frequently used programs, has been banished. However, if you really miss the little applet, you can add it back. 

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