If your computer crashes, it will create a dump file. From this dump file you can diagnose the source of the problem. It is unlikely you will need this file; if you do, you can always turn the option back on. This section will show you how to save space by disabling memory dump files in Windows 7.

1. Click Start and click Control Panel.

2. Type Advanced in the search box.

3. Click on View advanced system settings in the search results.

4. Under Startup and Recovery, click Settings.

5. In the Write debugging information drop down, click (none) and click OK.

6. You will now save space and not store (possibly) useless information.

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The Windows Disk Cleanup Wizard will delete your temporary files, but only if they are over a week old. To create a simple batch script that will clean up your temporary directories:

Create the Batch File:

Open Notepad and type:

cd C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local rmdir /S /Q Temp

And save the file as cleantemp.bat

Now double click on the file, you created, to remove your temporary files and free up space on your computer. If this doesn’t work and gives an access error, try replacing %username% with your windows login username.

To automate this process:

1.  Right click on the batch file you created and click create shortcut.

2.  Place the shortcut in your startup folder in the start menu (Customize Your Start Menu.)

3.  Now when you log in to Windows 7, your temporary files will be deleted.

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To set your default geographic location:

1. Click the Start button, type loc, and click on Default Location.

2. From this screen, you can set your default location settings.

3.  When you are done, click Apply.

Now you are ready for maximum utilization as more location-aware programs and services are released.

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If Windows 7 goes wrong, you can attempt a repair, at boot up, to see if the problem can be fixed. To do this, you will need to create a system recovery disc; if you have the original Windows 7 disc, it will act as a recovery disc.

The system recovery disc cannot be used to install Windows, but it can be used to fix common problems that prevent Windows from booting. I recommend you make a system recovery disc before playing with Windows’ settings.

To create a system recovery disc:

1.  Click the Start button.

2.  Type Backup.

3.  Click Backup and Restore.

4.  In the left column, click Create a System repair disc.

5.  Select your DVD drive and click Create disc.

6.  Wait for the disc to burn.

7.  Test the disc by rebooting your PC with the disc in the drive. Boot from the    optical drive           (Boot from a CD or DVD) and ensure the disc works by waiting for the main menu to load; if the menu loads, you should be good to go in the event of a computer problem.

8.  Save the recovery disc in a safe place.

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Upgrading is the easiest option. However, upgrading can take a long time. To upgrade to Windows 7 from Windows Vista.

1. Insert the Windows 7 DVD into your DVD-ROM drive.

2. Click Run setup.exe from the Autoplay menu.

3. Click Install now on the Install Windows screen.

4. Setup will begin by copying files to your computer.

5. You also get Windows updates online before upgrading Windows. This will ensure greater security and compatibility.

6. Accept the license terms and click Next

7. Now click Upgrade and follow the instructions. You may get a compatibility report, which will help you determine what may not work properly after the upgrade.

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According to latest E-Threats Landscape Report , AutoRun feature ranks among the Top 10 Malware Dissemination Methods, being accountable for 5.22% of the total amount of infections worldwide. Part of the current Downadup or Conficker worm pandemic was actually carried away via intermediary variants that exploited this specific feature.

To protect your system and data and to prevent malware infections, there are several ways to
disable the AutoRun/AutoPlay feature.

Disabling AutoRun/AutoPlay using Control Panel
1. Choose Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > AutoPlay.  The AutoPlay window opens.
2. Uncheck Use AutoPlay for all media and devices option.
OR
From the media content drop-down lists, choose Take no action.

3. Click Save.

Disabling AutoRun/AutoPlay using Policy Editor

1. Click Start.
2. In the Search programs and files box, type gpedit.msc.

3.In the left pane hierarchy, browse to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > AutoPlay Policies.
4. In the AutoPlay Policies right window, from the Settings list choose Turn off Autoplay.

5. Click Edit policy setting. The Turn off Autoplay window opens.
6. From the upper-left list, choose Enabled.

7. From the lower-left drop-down list of Options choose All drives.
8. Click Apply.
9. Click OK.

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Windows 7 introduces an easy to use applet that makes burning an .ISO image simple.

Double click the DVD or CD .ISO image and the “Burn Disk Image” applet automatically appears. Burning files is a snap!
a) Place a blank unformatted CD or DVD into your CD/DVD drive.
b) Right click on the .ISO or .IMG file you want to use to burn a disc.
c) Click Burn disc image.
d) Next to Disc burner, click on the drop down arrow and select the CD/DVD drive with the blank disc you want to burn to.
e) Check the Verify disc after burning option if you want Windows to verify the disc image after burning the disc. Note that you should skip verification if you are in a hurry, as this process requires additional time.
f) When it finishes burning the disc image to disc, click the Close button. The DVD (or CD) is now ready to be used without ever having to find, install, and use a third-party tool.

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Windows 7 helps you solve more problems, and solve them on your schedule. The Action Center is a new, integrated Control Panel experience that gives you a central place to go for tasks and notifications associated with keeping your computer running smoothly.

You’ll see fewer notifications on your desktop because the Action Center consolidates alerts
from ten existing Windows features. When Windows 7 needs your attention, you’ll see a new icon in the notification area. To find out more, click the icon to see a menu that offers options for directly addressing the issue, or you can go to the Action Center for more details. In addition, you can choose which notifications you’re interested in hearing about.

From the Control Panel go to System Security Action Center and click the “Change Action Center settings” link on the left to choose which alerts to receive.

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If you’re running a number of files from the same program, such as multiple documents in Microsoft Word, Windows 7 allows you to switch through these windows with ease.

Simply press down on the Ctrl key while clicking the icon from the taskbar. Each click will change the window to the next in the sequence, in the order that you opened them.

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