Booting into Safe Mode

November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

You may need to boot in to safe mode when troubleshooting your PC (for example, a normal boot fails or hangs). Sometimes a driver problem or spyware infection will require a fix in “safe mode” before you can use Windows Vista as normal.

Safe Mode loads the minimum set of drivers and components, letting you perform many tasks to restore problems – but at a cost of reduced functionality. Often the best course of action is to perform a system restore.

To boot in to safe mode, press F8 just before the Vista loading screen appears.

(If you are unsure when this is, just keep repeatedly pressing the F8 key after the BIOS screen has disappeared.)

You will then be presented with a black screen with white writing.

You can then select one of the safe mode options with the arrow keys and then press enter:

Safe Mode – this will launch the most basic version of safe mode, which loads only the minimum of services. Use this version UNLESS you need internet access.
 
Safe Mode with Networking – this is the same as above, however network/internet access is included. Only use this if you require this functionality.

Safe Mode with Command Prompt – this adds command prompt access to safe mode. It is unlikely you will need this mode.

Regards

Marc Liron – Microsoft MVP

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Windows 7 Preview

October 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

What Is Windows 7

Windows 7 will offer improved navigation, a new taskbar and a streamlined User Interface so that common tasks done in Windows are done easier and more quickly.

You will be able to share data to all your PCs and devices in your home network or at work.

Read what IT folks are saying about the preview!

www.instantvista.com/what-is-windows-7.html

Windows 7 Multi Touch Gestures!

Touch is quickly becoming a common way of directly interacting with software and devices. Touch-enabled surfaces are popping up everywhere including laptop touch pads, cell phones, remote controls, GPS devices, and more.

What becomes even more compelling is when this experience is delivered to the PC.

You’re going to love the 3 video demos on this page!

www.instantvista.com/windows-7-gestures.html

Regards

Marc Liron – Microsoft MVP

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Windows Movie Maker Audio Clips

October 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Do you wish that you could create an exciting, uplifting audio that made people happy that they just watched your latest Windows Movie Maker video?

The truth is, there is a key element that plays a big part in how people like your video content.

In fact, this is probably the more important element in your video creation process all together!

I’m referring to opening and closing music of course and it’s essential in creating a pro level audio sound for your Movie maker videos.

Music get’s people excited, it makes their blood rush and their hearts pump.

But how can someone like you and I create music to add to our videos?

You may not be a musician and the good news is that you don’t have to be!

You can get your hands on over 350 studio quality music clips that can be used to add power to your videos!

But you have to act today and you have to get over to his webpage right now…

http://www.marctalkstech.com/royalty-free-music-clips.html

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Regards

Marc Liron – Microsoft MVP

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