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If you need to work as administrator on your system without having to deal with the UAC, you can enable the built-in administrator account. This account is disabled by default, but can be enabled by following these instructions. 1. Click the Orb (Start button). 2. Click All Programs. 3. Go into Accessories. 4. Right-click on Command Prompt. 5. Select Run as administrator. 6. When the UAC prompt appears, select Yes. The Command window with the elevated command prompt will appear. To enable the Windows 7 administrator account, execute the following at the command prompt: net user administrator /active:yes To disable the Window 7 administrator account, execute the following at the command prompt: net user administrator /active:no ... details >>>

We all download software from the Internet or install applications off a CD or some other media. While some companies decide to just distribute their applications packaged in zip files, most of them use some form of an installation program, which is usually an EXE – Executable file – that runs you through a series of steps to install the said software on your machine. Have you ever wondered how those EXE files are created ? Well, there are a lot of software that can help you create install packages to distribute your software, and today we’ll walk you through using one that has been been there on your Windows system all along. This unassuming utility is called iExpress and is (probably) the easiest utility you’ll ever find to make an EXE file for your software. So, if you’ve ever wondered how those installation programs are created, how the “magic” happens during the installation wizard and how a simple single executable spits out hundreds of real useable... details >>>

I am an organizational nut case. My desk has nothing on it except what I am working on right at the moment. Likewise, my computing is clutter-free. I have my desktop, my browser, the ‘My Documents’ folder, and my drives organized and efficient. My desktop has only the documents that I am working on today, plus the shortcuts I use each and every day. If I don’t use it within 48 hours, I create a folder and file it. Much like the situation with my desk, keeping my computer organized improves productivity. It also helps my less organized co-workers. The moment they can’t find an important email or paper, they ask me for it. I find it – quickly. Let’s look at some simple and basic tips to organize Windows that you may be overlooking and won’t cost you a nickel. Folder Structure Many people go through their day to day computing work not even realizing they can create a new folder practically anywhere by right-clicking and then selecting New –> Folder... details >>>