Showing posts with label Windows 7 Help. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Windows 7 Help. Show all posts

August 09, 2012

How to Fix Device Driver Issues in Windows 7

You may face the below mentioned common issues when installing or updating device drivers or upgrading from a previous Windows version to Windows 7.
  • Windows can’t detect driver for this device
  • Display Driver Nvidia Windows Kernel Mode Driver Version 190.16 stopped responding and has successfully recovered
  • BSOD with error message DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
  • Load Driver: No device driver was found. Make sure that the installation media contains the correct drivers and then click OK.
  • Error 1327: Invalid Drive ‘*’
  • Cannot find SETUPX.DLL
  • Error 651: The Modem or other connecting device has reported an error
  • STOP 0x0000007B INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE
  • No device drivers were found. Make sure that the installation media contains the correct drivers, and then click OK

1. Update drivers from your hardware manufacturer’s website. You can also run Windows Update to download and install latest, compatible drivers for your devices. It can fix most of the issues related to device drivers.
2. To fix error code STOP 0x0000007B, download and run Microsoft Fix it 50470 tool. Save the file to your preferred location viz. desktop or C:\ etc. and follow the wizard’s instructions.
3. Restart Windows 7 in Clean Boot mode. This will reload Windows 7 without drivers and setup programs and help you know if a third-party program is causing the issue. If you find a faulty application, either modify its settings or replace it with another one to resolve the issue.

Feel free to get online technical support to fix your computer problems. Just Call on Toll-Free number(1-866-541-1792) & get 24*7 expert help for online diagnostic and troubleshooting.

August 08, 2012

How to Make All Wireless Devices Display in Windows 7

Sometimes, when you attempt to connect to a particular wireless device, you find that it’s not listed in all the Wi-Fi devices on a wireless network. You then have to search for the device all over the Windows and then connect to it. This consumes time and causes irritation. You can check the steps below and save yourselves from the irritation:
Click the Start button> Control Panel. Locate and double-click the Network and Internet link under Adjust your computer’s settings in the Control Panel window.
***You can also find here how to set up or troubleshoot wireless network
Click the Network and Sharing Center link and then View network computers and devices. It will now start displaying icons of all the currently installed wireless devices. Exit all the windows including Control Panel.
Click he Network Manager icon (the wireless connection) in the system tray at the bottom extreme right hand corner of the Desktop screen. You will see the list of all the wireless devices.
Another method to locate the missing icons is here. Click the Start menu and then select Devices and Printers. Locate the desired wireless device, right-click it and then choose to make it appear on the Desktop or in the desired Network Manager.
If you are still unable to locate these devices in the Devices and Printers folder, then look into the Device Manager. Click the Start menu> Control Panel. Click to open the System and Security link. Locate Device Manager and open it.
Locate the desired devices and make their icons display on the Desktop. Thereafter, customize your desktop settings to arrange or display the icons as desired. Once the icons are displayed in the Network Manager, you can connect, share, manage, or track the devices instantly on your wireless network. 


You can even view all the information related to a wireless device in the Network Manager. Open Network Manager, right-click the intended device, and select Properties. When done viewing all the information, exit the Properties window.
***Windows 7 comes loaded with a set of features that let you personalize your desktop and other settings. You can even prioritize the display of icons as desired.

Feel free to get online technical support to fix your computer problems. Just Call on Toll-Free number(1-866-541-1792) & get 24*7 expert help for online diagnostic and troubleshooting.

August 06, 2012

What are the Windows 7 System Requirements

It’s been a long time since Microsoft Windows 7 was released but still many users have not upgraded to it. Microsoft Windows XP is the operating system that many of you have stuck with due to many reasons including upgrade issues, lack of minimum system requirements, or lack of proper knowledge etc. While Microsoft’s Windows 8 is on the way, users with other than Windows 7 and Vista will not be able to enjoy this stylish Metro-style operating system on their machines.
So, if you want to enhance your experience with Microsoft products and the way you use your machine, it’s time to upgrade to Windows 7. Afterwards only, you will be able to upgrade to Windows 8, the upcoming stylish product which I am sure you are going to love. Before you upgrade to Windows 7 from Windows XP or Vista, it’s better to check whether your system meets the minimum system requirements for Windows 7 upgrade or not. Check them below:
Minimum System Requirements for Windows 7:
  • 1GB RAM for 32-bit version and 2GB RAM for 64-bit version
  • 1 GHz or faster processor for 32-bit (x86) version or 64-bit (x64) version
  • 16GB or higher available space on hard disk drive for both 32-bit and 64-bit versions
  • DirectX 9 graphics card with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
  • Web browsers Internet Explorer 6 or higher, Mozilla FireFox, Google Chrome, Safari



Additional Requirements:
  • If you run high-end graphics applications, additional hardware (graphics card) and RAM may be required depending on the requirements (Your PC may run slow in its absence)
  • Certain games and applications may require DirectX 10 or higher graphics card with higher driver software
  • Windows Touch and Tablet PCs may require addition hardware
  • Windows XP Mode requires additional 1GB RAM and 15GB (additional) space on the hard disk drive
  • Video playback may require additional graphics card and RAM for optimal performance and playback.
***Windows Vista users need not worry about the system requirements as these are already met by their OS. However, if your Windows Vista do not meet the requirements, you better upgrade your hardware or software and then upgrade to Windows 7.
A 32-bit version will only support upgrade to Windows 7 32-bit versions while 64-bit will do for the Windows 7 64-bit version. 

 Feel free to get online technical support to fix your computer problems. Just Call on Toll-Free number(1-866-541-1792) & get 24*7 expert help for online diagnostic and troubleshooting.