Sometimes major Windows updates like Windows 7 Service Pack 1 fail to install. Here are several methods for fixing that problem.
Fixing Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Installation Problems
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Using Windows Accessibility Features to better navigate Windows
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If you need additional assistance navigating Windows, that’s where Windows Accessibility Features comes in.
All about Windows 7 Libraries
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Libraries act like folders in Windows 7, but they’re not folders exactly. Find out more about libraries and why they’re useful.
How to Fix MEMORY_MANAGEMENT Blue Screen
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The MEMORY_MANAGEMENT Blue Screen of Death error is usually exactly what it sounds like: bad RAM. Here are steps you can take.
Configuring User Account Control in Windows Vista & Windows 7
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User Account Control in Windows Vista & 7 allows you to adjust security levels for each user, allowing or disallowing access to many Windows functions.
The Need for Maintenance in Windows 7
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Scheduling maintenance allows you to perform processor-intensive tasks, such as checking your disk for errors, during a time where your PC isn’t in use.
Differences Between Windows 7 and Windows 8
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When considering a transition from Windows 7 to Windows 8, it helps to be aware of the differences between versions. Here’s more on that subject.
Customize the Look and Feel of Start Menu Reviver
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Start Menu Reviver can be customized to a great degree, from colors to Start Button choice to icons. Learn about your customization options here.
Using the Start Menu Reviver Search Box
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The Search Box is one of the most powerful features of Start Menu Reviver. Find out how to use it to find the files & settings you’re looking for.
Introducing Start Menu Reviver
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Start Menu Reviver is our innovative Start Menu replacement application for Windows 7 and 8. Learn more here.
Upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8
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Upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8 is a simple process that can get complicated if you don’t know what’s going on. Fortunately, that’s where we come in.
Disabling Windows Services Safely
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Windows runs many services in the background, but many of these aren’t needed. Disabling specific Windows Services can speed up your PC.
Using sfc /scannow to Fix Windows System Files
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The sfc /scannow command, in any version of Windows, is highly important for getting your Windows system back to normal in case of corruption. Learn how.
Don’t Have Windows 7 Service Pack 1? You Can’t Wait Any Longer
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Windows 7 Service Pack 1, or SP1, is a big update to Windows 7 that used to be optional. Microsoft has now made it mandatory. Find out why you need it.
Run Another Version of Windows Using VirtualBox
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Sometimes it’s important to run an older version of Windows within your newer version, for compatibility or testing purposes. Here’s how to do that.
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