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windows-7-xp-mode
Windows XP 7 and each has its characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, of course Windows 7 represents the peak in the evolution of these operating systems, but still not perfect and has several limitations.

The ideal solution is to have Windows 7 on a Windows XP partition and the other with a boot menu that allows us to choose which operating system to start, this method allows us to leverage the strengths and qualities of both operating systems, for example:

* Continue to use and not give up earlier programs only functional with Windows XP.
* Continue to use and not give up older hardware devices that Windows 7 does not recognize and for which there are no drivers available as printers, video cards, modems, etc.
* Leverage the new features in Windows 7 that have been honed and others that have been added and did not previously exist.
* Power PC to connect to our devices successfully tech hardware such as phones, cameras, smartphone, etc. for Windows 7 which brings including drivers.

How to make this installation?
There are several methods, on the next page you can read a tutorial which explains step by step procedure, all available options and choose the most suitable for your specific situation, you can even do it without having to modify the Windows that you use today.

Windows Secret
Interesting web page that you can perform a sort of virtual tour through hidden folders and directories and meet our operating system files obscure its true use and purpose is discussed.

The course is facilitated by opening and visually simultaneously using HTA page, which has links that open directly in our browser the location of the directories listed. This application only works if you use the Internet Explorer browser, the only format supported HTA (Internet application).

In each folder or directory discussed in the article provides the path and location, but some can not be accessed using our browser, due to restrictions imposed by Windows, in these cases only be possible to show using the HTA application that mentioned above.

All these hidden folders which is the page explains its features, functions and their location, some examples are:

Temporary Internet Files folder (Temporary Internet Files) Read the rest of this entry »