Windows 7

Check for a firmware product key with wmic, see the last five characters with slmgr /dli, and where else to find a Windows 7 key. Continue Reading How to Find a Windows 7 Product Key Using CMD

Connect to Wi-Fi on Windows 7 from the taskbar network icon, join hidden networks, and fix missing Wi-Fi, driver problems, and no internet access. Continue Reading How to Connect to Wi-Fi on Windows 7

Factory reset an HP laptop running Windows 7 with HP Recovery Manager and F11, what to do if the recovery partition is gone, and why Windows 7 needs caution. Continue Reading How to Factory Reset an HP Laptop With Windows 7: A Step-by-Step Guide

Defrag Windows 7 with Disk Defragmenter or the defrag command, set the schedule, and learn why SSDs should not be defragmented. Continue Reading How to Defrag Windows 7 (and When Not To)

Start Windows 7 in Safe Mode by pressing F8 at startup or using msconfig, learn what each Safe Mode option does, and how to return to normal startup. Continue Reading How to Start Windows 7 in Safe Mode (F8 and msconfig)

Back up a Windows 7 PC with Backup and Restore, create a system image and repair disc, copy files manually, and restore them on a new computer. Continue Reading How to Back Up Windows 7 (Files and System Image)

Uninstall programs on Windows 7: Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program, select it, and click Uninstall. Plus fixes for stubborn programs. Continue Reading How to Uninstall Programs on Windows 7

Wipe a secondary drive in Windows 7 with format /p:1, wipe the system drive from installation media, and use Secure Erase for SSDs. Continue Reading How to Wipe a Hard Drive in Windows 7

Reinstall Windows XP from the CD: press Enter, F8, then R to repair or Esc for a clean install. XP is unsupported since 2014, so keep it offline. Continue Reading How to Reinstall Windows XP: Repair or Clean Install

Take a screenshot on Windows 7 with Print Screen or Alt + Print Screen, then paste into Paint, or use the Snipping Tool. Laptop tips included. Continue Reading How to Take a Screenshot on Windows 7

Find your Windows 7 product key on the COA sticker, with a free key finder, or in purchase records, and learn why some keys only work with recovery media. Continue Reading How to Find Your Windows 7 Product Key

Factory reset Windows 7 with your PC maker’s recovery partition from the F8 menu or a recovery key, or reinstall from a disc. Back up first. Continue Reading How to Factory Reset Windows 7

Use the Media Creation Tool and choose Upgrade this PC now, but the free upgrade has ended and Windows 10 support is over. Steps and better options. Continue Reading How to Upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 (and Better Options)

Combine multiple CSV files into one with a single Command Prompt or PowerShell command, Excel Power Query, Mac Terminal, or Google Sheets. Step by step. Continue Reading How to Merge Multiple CSV Files Into One (Windows, Mac, and Excel)

Click Start > Default Programs > Set your default programs, select your browser, and click Set this program as default. Plus a note on Windows 7 support. Continue Reading How to Set the Default Browser in Windows 7

Show file extensions in Windows 7 by unchecking Hide extensions for known file types in Folder Options, plus how to show hidden files and rename extensions. Continue Reading How to View File Extensions in Windows 7

The desktop icons on your Windows 7 computer are something that you might rely on heavily, or they might be blocking your favorite picture. Depending… Continue Reading How to Hide or Unhide Desktop Icons in Windows 7

Have you ever pressed the Power button on your Windows 7 computer, assuming it would turn off the computer, only to find that the computer… Continue Reading How to Change What the Power Button Does in Windows 7

The date is typically displayed under the time at the bottom-right corner of the screen in Windows 7. It is also displayed in some other… Continue Reading How to Change Date Format Display in Windows 7

Stop Windows 7 Action Center backup reminders by unchecking Windows Backup in Change Action Center settings, and keep a backup plan. Continue Reading How to Turn Off Windows Backup Messages in Windows 7

Create a new user account in Windows 7 from Control Panel or with net user, choose Standard or Administrator, and add a password. Continue Reading How to Create a User Account in Windows 7

Are the files in your Windows 7 computer currently being displayed with a period at the end of the file name, with a short series… Continue Reading How to Hide the File Type at the End of a File Name in Windows 7

Windows 7 has a feature called Autoplay where it will perform certain actions when you insert external media in the computer. This could involve opening… Continue Reading How to Choose What Happens When You Insert an Audio CD in Windows 7

Stop Spotify from opening on startup in Windows 7, 10, or 11 using Spotify settings, msconfig, Task Manager, or Settings > Apps > Startup. Continue Reading How to Stop Spotify From Opening on Startup (Windows 7, 10, 11)

Open websites from the Windows 7 taskbar with the Address toolbar or a pinned site shortcut, plus why browsing on Windows 7 is risky now. Continue Reading How to Open a Website From the Windows 7 Taskbar

Open Folder Options in Windows 7 and change the settings that matter: file extensions, hidden files, click behavior, search, and one view for all folders. Continue Reading Windows 7 Folder Options: The Settings Worth Knowing