Tag: windows 7
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Parallels 8 Upgrade – Moving windows in Windows 7 snapping back
I recently upgraded my copy of Parallels desktop from version 7 to version 8. As soon as I had done, I noticed the supposed “improved multi-monitor support” wasn’t all it was cracked up to be. If I had a window open, and dragged it to the other monitor (either from external to macbook, or vice…
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MacBook Pro with SSD – Hanging / Crashing when using Windows 7 & Parallels
Just a quick blog to see if anyone else out there is experiencing hanging / crashing when using: Macbook Pro OSX Mountain Lion SSD (256mb Crucial CT064M4SSD1) Parallels – Windows 7 Guest OS Only started noticing the problem since I installed the SSD Every now and then, the whole system will sort of freeze. Won’t respond to…
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Dell Latitude E5500 – Windows was unable to connect to <network name>
Having taken delivery of a new E5500, we configured the machine (not that it took much effort, as it came with none of the usual “crap” that is pre-installed") and attempted to connect it to our WiFi in the office. Every time it returned “Windows was unable to connect to CrocusWiFi” Our network is nothing…
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Outlook – Error with PDF Preview Handler for Vista
Up until a few moments ago, I was unable to preview PDF files in emails in Outlook using Windows 7 64bit. The problem is that Adobe have not updated their installer of Adobe PDF reader to allow the correct values to be set in the registry. However, there is a fix. I came across this:…
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Windows 7 – Sticky Notes
This is a sticky note! This is something I will use all the time! Windows 7 has a feature called “Sticky Notes” – basically, these little notes are like post it notes – they stick to your desktop! You can change the colour, resize, move them around etc… So simple, yet so useful!
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How to get Messenger to run in the TaskBar in Windows 7
After installing the Windows 7 RC, I installed the latest Windows Live Messenger. After using it, it appears that it does not run in the task bar, as it used to in Vista! This is pretty annoying, as I only keep it open to use now and again. There is a way around this however……