folder or file --> right click properties --> advanced tab --> tick Encrypt contents to secure data --> ok
the encrypted files cannot be viewed by other users..
appear in different color..
works only in NTFS enabled file systems..
Group Policy Management
Group Policy Management enables to automate one to several management of users and computers
try gpedit.exe in start menu search..
try gpedit.exe in start menu search..
Securing Windows 7
Tool: Local Security Policy
Windows 7 can be secured by using the Local Security Policy Setting
you can enable or disable settings and configure your system
Windows 7 can be secured by using the Local Security Policy Setting
you can enable or disable settings and configure your system
Action center
Solve your system issues with the Action Center...
flag in the right bottom of your screen opens Action Center..
change Action Center settings for any alterations
User Control settings Can also be changed by adjusting the slide bar
view Archived Messages to view computer problems
flag in the right bottom of your screen opens Action Center..
change Action Center settings for any alterations
User Control settings Can also be changed by adjusting the slide bar
view Archived Messages to view computer problems
File Compression
File Compression includes two methods:
1. NTFS file compression
2.Compressed (zipped) Folders
NTFS file compression is done by:
file --> right click--> properties --> general tab --> advanced attribute --> tick check box compress content to save disk space --> click ok
Compressed (zipped) Folders is done by:
file --> right click --> send to --> click Compressed (zipped) Folder
1. NTFS file compression
2.Compressed (zipped) Folders
NTFS file compression is done by:
file --> right click--> properties --> general tab --> advanced attribute --> tick check box compress content to save disk space --> click ok
Compressed (zipped) Folders is done by:
file --> right click --> send to --> click Compressed (zipped) Folder
Digital Signature
Digital signature is an electronic security mark that indicates the publisher of the software company.
Benefits:
1. Improved security
2 .Reduced support costs
3. Better user experience
Benefits:
1. Improved security
2 .Reduced support costs
3. Better user experience
Sigverif.exe
Tool: sigverif.exe
This tool is used to check that a set of device drivers and files in a system are digitally signed or not.
This tool is used to check that a set of device drivers and files in a system are digitally signed or not.
Disk Defragmenter
Tool: Disk Defragmenter
Disk Defragmenter is a tool included in Windows 7 that rearranges fragmented data.
Effect of defragmentation increases system performance and efficiency.
Disk Defragmenter is a tool included in Windows 7 that rearranges fragmented data.
Effect of defragmentation increases system performance and efficiency.
Disk Part
Disk part is a cmd version of Disk Management
Goto cmd
type diskpart
type diskpart /? for help
Goto cmd
type diskpart
type diskpart /? for help
Disk Management
Tool: Disk Management
Use this tool to Create partitions, Shrink partitions, Extend partitions on your hard disk.
You now need not rely upon non-microsoft products for partiton related issues..
You can also create or attach VHD - Virtual Hard Disk using Disk Management
Disk Management ---> Action ---> select Create or Attach VHD (specify path)
you can open Disk Management from start menu by typing diskmgmt.msc in search
Use this tool to Create partitions, Shrink partitions, Extend partitions on your hard disk.
You now need not rely upon non-microsoft products for partiton related issues..
You can also create or attach VHD - Virtual Hard Disk using Disk Management
Disk Management ---> Action ---> select Create or Attach VHD (specify path)
you can open Disk Management from start menu by typing diskmgmt.msc in search
Virtualization
Microsoft Virtual PC and Virual Box of Sun Microsystems can help you run virtualized operating systems on Windows 7.
Application compatibility
Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) 5.5 help you determine whether your application is compatible with Windows 7.
Installation
1. Clean Installation - Replacing the existing operating system
2. Upgrade - Upgrade your existing operating system to windows 7
3. Migration - Migrate your files and settings from old operating system to Windows 7
Tools:
Considering upgrade .. then download Windows Upgrade Advisor for guidance
WET - Windows Easy Transfer or
USMT 4.0 - User State Migration Tool 4.0 can be for migration
When performing an upgrade between two versions of Windows 7 consider using Windows Anytime Upgrade.
2. Upgrade - Upgrade your existing operating system to windows 7
3. Migration - Migrate your files and settings from old operating system to Windows 7
Tools:
Considering upgrade .. then download Windows Upgrade Advisor for guidance
WET - Windows Easy Transfer or
USMT 4.0 - User State Migration Tool 4.0 can be for migration
When performing an upgrade between two versions of Windows 7 consider using Windows Anytime Upgrade.
Advantages of using 64-bit editions
1. Runs upto 10% faster
2. Supports more memory
Home Basic - 8 GB
Home Premium - 16 GB
Professional / Professional N - 128 GB
Enterprise / Ultimate - 128 GB
2. Supports more memory
Home Basic - 8 GB
Home Premium - 16 GB
Professional / Professional N - 128 GB
Enterprise / Ultimate - 128 GB
Hardware Requirements
CPU - 1 GHz or faster
RAM - 1 GB for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit
GPU - Aero capable
Video RAM - 128 MB
HDD Free - 16 GB for 32-bit or 20 GB for 64-bit
Optical Drive - DVD
Windows XP Mode requires additional 1 GB of RAM and 15 GB of hard disk space with processor supporting virtualisation (Intel VT or AMD-V enabled).
RAM - 1 GB for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit
GPU - Aero capable
Video RAM - 128 MB
HDD Free - 16 GB for 32-bit or 20 GB for 64-bit
Optical Drive - DVD
Windows XP Mode requires additional 1 GB of RAM and 15 GB of hard disk space with processor supporting virtualisation (Intel VT or AMD-V enabled).
Editions
1. Windows 7 Starter
2. Windows 7 Home Basic
3. Windows 7 Home Premium
4.Windows 7 Professional
5. Windows 7 Enterprises
6. Windows 7 Ultimate
There are 32-bit and 64-bit editions for all editions of Windows 7 except for Windows 7 Starter which is available only in 32-bit.
N editions of Windows 7 are available in Starter, Home Premium and Professional but do not include Media Player and related technologies.
2. Windows 7 Home Basic
3. Windows 7 Home Premium
4.Windows 7 Professional
5. Windows 7 Enterprises
6. Windows 7 Ultimate
There are 32-bit and 64-bit editions for all editions of Windows 7 except for Windows 7 Starter which is available only in 32-bit.
N editions of Windows 7 are available in Starter, Home Premium and Professional but do not include Media Player and related technologies.
Kernel
Its built on the kernel as that of Windows Vista but nearly 600 differences exits between these two operating systems.
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