What to do when gone labels and icons from the desktop Windows 7 or XP

As a rule, the disappearance of all the icons (shortcuts, icons, files and folders) from the desktop is not the fault of the virus. Most likely this accident occurred due to random instead of clicking the keyboard or a child of your own experiments.

Naturally, in this situation, do not panic. All fixable.

Consider the solutions to the problem for Windows 7 and Windows XP. For "seven" is also a video at the bottom.

For Windows 7: 

How to increase virtual memory in Windows 7 PC

When the computer starts to slow down when watching video or computer game, it is worth considering, in fact, buying a new computer. Every 5 years worth changing hardware. Completely. I personally did 3 years ago. That is, I still have 2 years of safety: ((?) And most would have to change the iron!

But we're not like and want to make the most of the existing iron and beyond. Let's look at the main causes of brake computer and some preventive measures.
Malicious viruses inhibit the operation of your computer. Need to clean PC Antivirus. For example quite amiss free utility Dr.Web CureIt!
System OSes crammed every junk. Such as browser cache stores the whole lot of you need to wipe. To do this, I advise to use the program CCleaner or Advanced SystemCare Free .

How to roll back to Windows XP/7 Restore Point

How to roll back Windows XP to create a system restore point after the system glitch.

This video shows how to create the very system restore point in Windows XP. In principle, a restore point to be created automatically by the system when you install or upgrade programs. You  can do a system restore, and on them. If you want yourself to do a restore point and revert to it if necessary, then your actions are simple.

Click on the "Start" - "All Programs."

Went the computer screen and the computer turns off after 3 seconds after the

Computer - it's not just fun: it is also a wide selection of virtual "hemorrhoid" - fact!

Like, just a month ago bought "iron," all of it "superfood", and he went and stop working! Well, if you have a warranty, then you drag it back to the store and change it.

And if there is no warranty? Then what? That's right: you drag it to the service. And in the service, all that "Uncle Peter", a cursory examination of your "komputer" with horror and say that the work here - "Not an opened edge" and so and so. In general, you will fly for money - for sure! But the problem is - nothing! Look.

You start your computer, but it turns off after three seconds? What is it? Yesterday it worked, right? And everything was fine, right? Then see where the "shoe pinches."

Parental Controls in Windows 7

With this function, you can make a child spends on the computer a fixed time, and included the programs and games that you specified. Parental Control in Windows 7 has a huge number of settings and functions that allow you to easily make your computer secure baby, even when you are not around.

Instructions on how to set up Parental Controls in Windows 7:

Secrets and Tricks Windows 7

Many users do not know the basic secrets and tricks windows 7, which could significantly ease their life for a computer.

This article will try to fix the problem. There are not all the secrets and tricks Windows 7, but only the most interesting.

If you wish - you can add comments to the record and the. Now let's look at a short list of useful tricks and secrets of Windows 7.

Cleaning power supply cooler precautions

Thread the power supply almost neischerpaemaya.I is understandable, because the power supply is the most important component part kompyutera.Mnogoe in the power supply depends on the proper organization of the workplace .

A correct operation of the computer depends on the proper selection of the power supply . And, of course. continuous and possible long-term operation of the computer depends on the preventive cleaning machine.

Precautions for preventive cleaning the computer different from the precautions when cleaning the power supply, so the article about cleaning and intuitive video published a separate article, but for preventive cleaning can simultaneously.

Windows Aero

In simple terms, the Windows Aero designed to facilitate the lives of users of Windows. Thanks to such innovations, to use the system was much more pleasant and comfortable. This is especially true for working with windows applications and desktop. Basic functions, there are several, and they all begin with Aero. To be precise - is AeroSnap, AeroShake and AeroPeek.

So, let's look at all the functions of Windows Aero:

AeroSnap:

The word Snap, in this context, means "stick / grab." This function acts just - grabbing one edge window and dragging it to a location, we change the size of the entire window.

How to disable startup programs?

In these difficult times, many programs that we install on your computer , try to register themselves in startup. In this regard, the majority of ordinary users are loaded at boot time for 5-7 it unnecessary programs, which, of course, a lot can impede on. So today we are going to do the question of how to disable startup programs.

Disable startup programs in Windows XP to Windows 7 is no different. We consider the process of how to disable startup programs based on Windows 7.

All this is done quite simply:

First press the key combination Win + R


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Which is better: a laptop or computer?

In our time, the word "computer" refers not only to a board (fixed) system, but also portable: laptop or netbook . Each type of computer has its own characteristics, which is why the inexperienced buyer often wondered which one is preferable. Below is a comparative description of desktops, laptops and netbooks, discusses their strengths and weaknesses, advantages and disadvantages. This article will help you to determine which is better, a laptop or computer and make the right choice depending on your needs.

Certainly, certainly need a computer plagued not all. Many exactly know what kind of computer they want to see in your house. However, this article will be useful for identifying people such as will learn about the benefits of their chosen type of the computer and how to most effectively use these benefits.

How to update drivers on the Internet?

In life there comes a point each: computer starts noticeably slow, and then inevitably start thinking: is not it time to update the driver?

If you want to update the driver through the Internet, there is two ways: by using standard Windows or using third-party programs.

To start, let's see how to update drivers via the Internet using Windows Update (aka Update Windows).

It's simple: go to the Control Panel, find there Update Windows. In the left panel, see: Search for updates. Click and enjoy - the system will automatically find all you need!


The next way to update the driver via the Internet - is using unauthorized software. They are a great many, so we take the most popular: Driver Genius.

After installation click on the big green button to scan a little forward and the program gives us all the options available!

How to open hidden files, folders and drives in Windows 7

In Windows 7, it is that the file is hidden and it must first see and then remove.

To display all the files in Windows 7:

Click sequence: Start - Control Panel - Appearance and Personalization - Folder Options.

Click "Show hidden files and folders" - opens "View" tab Scroll in the "Options" to "Hidden files and folders"

Put a tick in the "Show hidden files, folders and drives"
Click OK

If you block the entrance to the Social Network

On the computer, not on the part of the social network.

Do the following:
Next go to the folder and look WINDOWS/system32/drivers/etc/hosts hidden file hosts. It will most likely semi delete problematic and the system will ask for administrator rights. For some reason ...

If directly delete does not work, then download for free the files of Unlocker, install and remove it. Place the cursor over a translucent folder hosts, right click, select the menu line "Unlocker", do left-click on it. Window will appear "Unlocker". Next to "Unlocker" select the "Delete".

After that, you can not even create a new file "hosts" - he then he would be produced. Restart the computer. Should help.

How to install Windows 7

Before reading the instructions on how to install Windows 7, you need to check the power of the computer. Perhaps, Windows 7 too demanding for your computer.

So, in order to install Windows 7, you must have a computer with at least 1 gigabyte of RAM and a processor of 1 GHz. You also need to have about 20 gigabytes of free hard disk space for the OS and video card (built-in or third-party), which is capable of supporting DirectX 9. Fit into this category even computers five years ago.

First we need to prepare the operating system image to be installed. You need to take the disc (DVD) or a USB flash drive and install the program on your computer UltraISO , which is designed for burning to disk / flash memory.
If you have an installation disk (or a Windows 7 image on a flash drive), this point you can skip.

Write the image to stick:

1. Go to the program UltraISO and click on the toolbar icon for "Open" (second in a row label on the left, looks like a folder with the green arrow).
2. Select an earlier *. Iso image of Windows 7.
3. Now press the top "Bootstrapping" -> "Burn Image Cruel drive."
4. In the window that all leave as is, except for the item "Recording Method" - are set in "USB-HDD +", then click "Save."

All, now you have a flash drive with a way to install Windows 7.

Burn Image to DVD-ROM:
We use the program again UltraISO .

1. Open your Windows 7 image.
2. Go to "Tools" and click "Burn Image CD".
3. In the new window, click "Save".

Now you have the drive, well, or stick, with an image of the operating system and you can begin to install Windows 7 on your PC.

Installing Windows 7:

Insert the USB flash drive / disk to the computer, turn it off. Now turn on when you turn hold down the Delete sometimes you have to pinch that button: F8, F10, F1, F2. This is in order to get into the BIOS.

Now you need to do some manipulation in BIOS (management by arrows, Enter and + / -).

If you have it like this:

Then you need to go to the tab "Boot", then the menu item "Boot device priority", where you select the "1st Boot Device", and it put a CDROM or USB (depending on where you will be installing Windows). Now press F10, you are asked to confirm your choice, enter the letter "Y" and press Enter.

If the BIOS is as follows:

In this case, you need to select the menu item Advanced BIOS Features, there will be a huge number of settings, we are only interested in that which is called the "First Boot Device". Select it and press Enter, then it is necessary from a variety of items available to choose what we need. If installing from a disk - select CDROM, if a stick - USB. Press F10, enter the on-demand "Y" and press Enter

Now the computer restarts, unnecessarily flash drive / disk is already in the computer, it should be highlighted something like this:

Press any key, then you should see the following:

You will now need to wait just a little while. Windows 7 is being installed.
It must be highlighted window appears, select the language of the system (select the desired), click on and click "Install."
You will be shown the license agreement - agree to it and click "Next", then you will be offered two options for installing - update and complete installation, we need a "Full installation" - and click on it.


Now you need to choose which disk to install Windows 7 (previously it is desirable to format - this will remove all that is on the disk. To do this, select the desired left-click the disk and click "Drive options", then formatting it).
You have to wait until Windows is established, at which time your computer may reboot several times, it is best not to touch anything.

Now you will see the following:

This is the final stage, you need to create a user account, and then select the security settings (here are doing on your own, some use the basic security of Windows, and some prefer to protect their operating system party programs).

We can congratulate you, you have to install the operating system, then you should not have any issues, how to install Windows 7.

If there are errors or have questions, please write in comments.

How to unlock access to VKontakte and Odnoklassniki

Social networks - it is evil. Definitely. Yes, that's so angry, for a start)))))).

And yet, I also present in them and use them. The type of music I listen VKontakete))) and, accordingly, occasionally catch dirtiest aimed to knock out the dough from the inexperienced user. How is blocking sites or Classmates, already mentioned, MySpace. Yes, yes, and I have a case ..
.

However, in recent times, I have these corny sites social networks have started to fall apart and just did not work. Content (ie content) pages together to stand in the column on the left of the browser page with blue text. Completely disrupt the structure of pages and it was impossible to use the services of social networks. With it, in all browsers to view the Internet, which have been installed on the computer. And this had to somehow fight.

At first I thought it was corny moved the site to display mode style of the user. After such a display of pages may be for this reason. I tried to return the display in the author. In the Opera browser is done through the top menu and then "View-Style-Author mode". Of course - did not help.

Further by searching the net I found that similar problems have many users of social networks and VC Classmates. People on the computer can not enter or Odnoklasniki Contact, and on others they can. That is not the problem sites, and your computer. The same picture with blocking sites of social networks.

Blocking is usually understood as a situation where after entering the login information to your page to Odnoklassniki window appears with a message about locking your account and unlock its toll SMSkoy a short number. By the way, the cost smsok short numbers can read in one of my old but still quite relevant article here . Naturally, it is not necessary to send this SMS. And what to do in such a case, read below.

Clean HOSTS file


Actually in the heading of the essence, and set out. As it turned out, both of these issues as access to classmates and VKontakte, and incorrect display of their sites have a single cause. Well, at least in the cases that I have personally encountered.

Malware software has changed the file "Hosts" , which is located in the system directory "WINDOWS", and is responsible for mapping the digital address of the website (the IP) letter names. To be precise, the file is located at "C: \ WINDOWS \ System32 \ drivers \ etc \ hosts", if the system is installed on drive "C: \". And its location on the computer the same as for Windows 7 and for Windows XP. First, log into the folder "etc". There are two ways.

First. Just open any folder on your computer and in the address bar vstatte: "C: \ WINDOWS \ System32 \ drivers \ etc", - and then press the "Enter" (Enter). Should open the folder.

The second option provides consistent action.

Click on the "Start"
Then on "My Computer" ("Computer" for Windows 7).
Then log on to the system drive "C: \".
There, locate the folder "WINDOWS"
It folder "System32"
Next, open the folder "drivers"
And only then open the folder "etc"


This folder should be the following files: "hosts", "lmhosts.sam", "networks", "protocol", "services". No other files, even with similar names should not be there. Example of such a "hosts.txt", "hosts.bak" and so on. And the "hosts" file should have no extension!

A small remark. If no one has ever served previously on the system drive "C", then the input message may appear that this is the system partition on the hard drive and the work it carries a risk of harm to the operating system. You need to enable bude opening drive "C".

If you did not see the "hosts" file in the folder "etc", then most likely it is hidden. Therefore it is necessary to pass through the top menu of the Windows: "Tools" menu - click "Folder Options" - "View" tab - see "Options" - Find and mark the "Show hidden files and folders." Now the folder should show all files. To begin deleting all the files that are after the word "hosts" anything written. They should not be there. But do not delete the file "lmhosts.sam"!

Now turn the display of files in a folder in a tabular form (the "View" - "Table"). This is necessary in order to see the file size and date of the change. A sure sign that there is a change in the file "hosts", there is a difference from the date of its creation, and other files when its size is different from the "1K" in any direction. Then you need to enable you to make changes to the file "hosts". To do this, click on the right mouse button and then select "Properties." In the window that appears in the "General" tab near the bottom uncheck the attributes of words (if any) around the phrase "read only" and click "OK."

Now proceed to the discovery, validation and editing of the file "hosts". At start of the file "hosts" will be prompted to select a program to open it. Select "Notepad" or "text editor WordPad". What you like. Open a text file "hosts". It should contain the following entry:
# (C) Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Corp.), 1993-1999
# # This is a sample file HOSTS, used by Microsoft TCP / IP for Windows. #
# This file contains the mappings of IP-addresses to host names.
Each # entry should be kept on a separate line. IP-address should
# Be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding name.
# IP-address and the host name should be separated by at least one space.
#
# In addition, some may be inserted comments
# (Such as these), they must follow the name by a '
# 'Symbol' # '.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com
# Source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com
# X client host

127.0.0.1 localhost

There is nothing more to be. Generally, the only record that there is absolutely necessary: ​​"127.0.0.1 localhost". If there is anything less, especially with the addresses of sites that you have lost access, it must be removed. Allocate the excess and press "Delete". Then save the file (File - Save). Restart the computer and log on to your favorite social programs "VKontakte" and "Classmates". All work.

Of course, do not forget to scan your computer for viruses antivirus program like Avast or free utility "Dr.Web CureIt!"

Again remarks.


I came across a case where the folder "etc" had two files "hosts". But one was completely empty and the other changes were made to malware. In this case it is necessary to remove excess, and pay only the remaining entry "127.0.0.1 localhost". Or delete both and create a new text file using Notepad, which make the above text or text with windose site . Naturally it should be called "hosts" and do NOT have extensions like ". Txt".

It may also be that, at first glance, in the file "hosts" is nothing superfluous, but the extra entries added far down the document. In this case, the side scroll bar appears. Also remove the extra entry.

That's all. Congratulations to those who were able to master this opus. I hope you will succeed, and I gave an answer to the perennial question: "I can not log on VKontakte and Odnoklassniki. What to do?"


Video review "blocked Classmates and VKontakte":


The following video review given solution to the problem, does not work well when the site Odnoklassniki and VKontakte, namely page loaded in blue on the left. It can also help when a lock on the window and writes that the account is locked and you need to send a paid SMS.

Know the speed of the Internet in Windows Task Manager

How do you know your connection and internet speed with Windows Task Manager

Video review "Determining the speed of the network connection in the system of Windows":

As the computer to determine your version of Windows

In the footsteps of previous blog articles devoted to the new version of the browser Internet Explorer 9 and its restrictions on the operating system, the question arose. What actually learn something, what operating system is installed on your computer.

No, I certainly understand that if the person himself or install the system sorted out this issue before, he knows it. However, a novice user, who bought a computer or laptop with a preinstalled system may not know about it, or do not remember. The same situation, if you invite a specialist to install the OS.

How to Pull File YouTube videos from the browser cache Opera

Did you know that everything you see in the browser window is already on your computer? Including online video, streaming audio, images and online toys? I have and I'm sure you have, the question often arises about how to keep these files from the Internet to your computer. It is about where you can not simply save pages or the means of your browser to save them.

However, to ensure that we are able to view a video on YouTube, play a little online game, listen to audio on facebook or view rare books in an online library, all of these files must first download to our computer and find yourself in the browser cache. From which he would get it and give it to us at the show in its window.

Use CCleaner to clean the operating system

While using the computer in its operating system has gradually accumulated different software junk. It remains remote programs, undeleted temporary files after work programs and their remnants. In addition, the accumulated errors in the registry Windows, database settings and parameters used by the hardware and custom software. The whole thing sooner or later begins to affect the operating system and programs. Required to periodically purge the system of prevention of such debris. Hand the job to do so, especially if you're not a programmer. So I, like many, I use for this specialized software. Particularly well suited for regular users program CCleaner , of which will be discussed in this article and the video for her.

As a web page Convert to Word Document

In his professional activity, or while studying, many are faced with the need to transfer information from Web pages in documents Word. In most cases, if you want to transfer only text, no problem. Just released the relevant text is copied and pasted into a document. If you want to save the picture, you can also simply use the browser capabilities . However, problems arise when you want to copy a table with information. In this case, easy copying can not do.

To solve such a problem should do the following:

How to rename a group of files

In this situation I'm just recently encountered. As it turned out, this operation is extremely simple. It is possible to make both the means of the operating systems and using a free program. It may be necessary in order to then identify such a group of photos on a particular trip. After all, the camera names the files for the order of his policy prefix. A congresses for example in Egypt , you will have a lot of impressions about the various trips or days of rest, who want to select.

If you want to rename a group of files so that they have the same root name and numbering, it is simple.

It is necessary to open the folder with the files
Select the desired group of files
Click the right mouse button on the first or any file
In the context menu click on "Rename"
The name of the selected file is selected and we're changing the name to the point with the extension. If the file is called "DSCR213.jpg", then change the part of the "DSCR213", and ". Jpg" do not touch!
Click on "Enter" key


After a short wait we get a bunch of files with the new numbered names.

If you need to make changes to those names that already have, or add a prefix, it is better to use a small freeware program ReNamer ( download ). Working with her is also very simple.

Unpack the program and find the file "ReNamer.exe", who run
This opens, where you will see two working fields
Opens the folder with the files, highlight the desired group and "drag" them into the bottom window
Squeezes the left mouse button in the upper window of the program to call the window with the rules of changing the name
Setting rules: Insert - Insert a given text to the right place names (prefix, suffix, in a specific place, etc.), Delete - delete the names of the characters in a particular area, Remowe - Remove the specified characters zvyazki, Replace - replace specified characters ligament to another, Extension - replacement of the expansion, Serialize - setting the file number with the specified parameters.
After setting the rules zhmete "Add rule"
Squeezes "Rename"

All files will be renamed according to preset rules.

The only thing I could not find how to rename a group of files with very different names in the same type of numbering. Probably, if necessary, this should be done way described in the first part of the article. In general, as you see you can do a lot of operations related to mass rename files. What we are with you and will if need be used.

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Video podcast - "How to mass rename files program ReNamer"

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