View basic information about your Windows computer. Windows System Configuration How to Open Boot Options
In Windows 7, if problems occurred with the operating system, you could press the F8 function key and select one of the boot options that could be used to solve the problem.
The developers of Windows 8 abandoned the use of this key with the standard boot method. And yet the opportunity is there, just not expressed so clearly. In addition, it depends on the default boot system.
My colleague Morpheus, Microsoft MVP, moderator of the OsZone.net forum, described the sequence of numerous transitions in his blog: How to enter safe mode in Windows 8 Release Preview. Briefly about the necessary actions:
- press the keyboard shortcut Win+I;
- in the panel that opens, find the computer shutdown icon, click on it, press the key Shift, and select “Reboot”;
- Click on the screens that open sequentially: Diagnostics –>> Extra options –>> Boot Options –>> Reboot;
- After the reboot you will see the long-awaited screen:
Unlike Windows 7 and earlier operating systems, boot options are selected using function keys rather than arrow keys. In my opinion, this is a good innovation.
This method works both with one installed Windows 8 and with several installed systems. The following describes how to access the advanced boot options menu from the operating system selection menu. No less steps need to be taken:
- Select the line below the operating system icons to select other options
- Proceed to select other options
- Next – “Download options”
- Finally, in the boot options menu, click the “Restart” button
After rebooting you will achieve the desired result.
Agree, not the fastest way.
If you need to get into the menu of additional boot options for another system installed on your computer, select it in the operating system selection menu and wait until the computer restarts. After
Despite the fact that Microsoft marketers are tearing their hair out, assuring users that their next new operating system is simply superb and does not have a single flaw or jamb and does not require absolutely any additional configuration, few people believe them.
Moreover, practice shows that Windows operating systems are like Russian cars: in order to drive it normally and not break down for a long time, you still have to tinker!
Let's not remember the problems of Windows 95, 98, Me, XP, Vista - they are already in the past, let's look at "tuning" for the Windows 7 operating system. So, a few tips:
1. How to increase the loading speed of the operating system Windows 7 for multi-core processors
1. Open dialog menu Start -> Run(or press the key combination Win+R);
2. Enter the command in the line msconfig and press OK;;
4. Press Extra options;
5. Check the box next to the value Number of processors;
6. Select the number of cores of your processor in the activated drop-down menu (Default 1);
7. It is not recommended to set a value less than the actual number of cores of your processor, since the system may continue to use the number of cores you specified even after the boot is completed;
8. Click OK and restart the computer;
9. It is recommended to enable (set to Enabled) in the BIOS, the ACPI APIC Support function (entering the BIOS is usually done by pressing the Delete key, immediately after the computer starts booting). This function is located in the Power tab.
2. Speed up Windows 7 boot - Automatic login:
If you want to speed up the Windows 7 boot process, you can set up automatic login. This feature was created for situations where one person uses the computer. By setting up automatic login, you won't have to enter a password every time your operating system boots.
To configure automatic login in Windows 7, you need to do the following:
1. Press Win+R on the keyboard (or Run in the Start menu);
2. In the window that appears, enter control userpasswords2 and press Enter;
3. In the window User Accounts on the bookmark Users Highlight your account and uncheck the " Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer";
4. Press Apply;
5. In the window that opens Automatically Log On there will be three fields - User name, Password And Confirm Password;
6. Enter your password in the fields Password And Confirm Password;
After the system restarts, you will no longer need to enter your password and login to Windows will occur automatically;
P.S. Sometimes there may be a side effect of this setting: after a reboot, the Quick Launch panel is " Quick Launch" is not saved - after a restart it is not there.
3. Unlock 5 additional themes for Windows 7:
1. Go to the folder %windir%\Globalization\MCT. Attention! This folder is hidden by default, you must allow hidden folders to be shown!
2. Click on each topic sequentially:
%windir%\Globalization\MCT\MCT-AU\Theme\AU.theme
%windir%\Globalization\MCT\MCT-CA\Theme\CA.theme
%windir%\Globalization\MCT\MCT-G B\Theme\GB.theme
%windir%\Globalization\MCT\MCT-US\Theme\US.theme%windir%\Globalization\MCT\MCT-ZA\Theme\ZA.theme
4. List of Windows programs launched in the Run dialog box:
The Run dialog box is used in Windows to open a program, folder, or document. It allows you to create a task to run with administrator rights. The most famous commands executed in the Run window are cmd (Command Prompt) and regedit (Registry Editor). Knowing the exact name of the command, you can launch any system application or Windows snap-in.
The Run dialog menu is launched either Start -> Run, or by pressing the keyboard Win+R.
To execute a command, you need to enter its name and press Enter.
| Russian element name | English element name | Team |
| Ftp protocol (command line) | Ftp-protocol (command prompt) | ftp |
| Iexpress Wizard (not translated) | Iexpress Wizard | iexpress |
| Internet Explorer | Internet Explorer | iexplore |
| Paint | Paint | mspaint |
| Windows Firewall | Windows Firewall | firewall.cpl |
| Wordpad | Wordpad | write |
| ODBC Data Source Administrator | ODBC Data Source Administrator | odbcad32 |
| Administration | Administrative Tools | control admintools |
| Backup and recovery | Backup and Restore | sdclt |
| Notebook | Notepad | notepad |
| Turn Windows features on or off | OptionalFeatures.exe | |
| System Restore | System Restore | rstrui |
| Logout | Log Out Of Windows | logoff |
| Date and time | Date and Time | timedate.cpl |
| Disk Defragmenter | Disk Defragmenter | dfrgui |
| Authorization Manager | Authorization Manager | azman.msc |
| Windows Task Manager | Windows Task Manager | taskmgr |
| Driver Verification Manager | Driver Verifier Manager | verifier |
| device Manager | Device Manager | devmgmt.msc |
| device Manager | Device Manager | hdwwiz.cpl |
| Additional hours | Additional Clocks | control timedate.cpl,1 |
| Shut down Windows | Shut Down Windows | shutdown /s |
| Notes | Sticky Note | StickyNot |
| Windows account database protection | Securing the Windows Account Database | syskey |
| Sound | Sound | mmsys.cpl |
| Sounds (sound scheme) | Sounds (sound theme) | control mmsys.cpl,2 |
| Sound recording | Sound Recorder | soundrecorder |
| Gaming devices | Game Controllers | joy.cpl |
| Initializing Security Hardware for TPM | Initialize the TMP security hardware | TpmInit |
| Screen color calibration | Display Color Calibration | dccw |
| Calculator | Calculator | calc |
| Command line | Command Prompt | cmd |
| Windows components | Windows Features | OptionalFeatures |
| Management Console (MMC) | Microsoft Management Console | mmc |
| system configuration | System Configuration | msconfig |
| Local security policy | Local Security Policy | secpol.msc |
| Local users and groups | Local Users and Groups | lusrmgr.msc |
| Windows Image Download Wizard | Windows Picture Acquisition Wizard | wiaacmgr |
| Create Share Wizard | Create A Shared Folder Wizard | shrpubw |
| Device Driver Installation Wizard | Driver Package Installer | dpinst |
| Hardware Installation Wizard | Add Hardware Wizard | hdwwiz |
| Volume mixer | Sound Volume | sndvol |
| Resource Monitor | Resource Monitor | resmon |
| Configuring program access and defaults | Set Program Access and Computer Defaults | controlappwiz.cpl,3 |
| Setting up Account Control | User Account Control Settings | UserAccountControlSettings |
| Scissors | Snipping Tool | snippingtool |
| Shared folders | Shared Folders | fsmgmt.msc |
| Disk Cleanup | Disk Cleanup Utility | cleanmgr |
| Control Panel | Control Panel | control |
| "Fonts" folder | Fonts Folder | fonts |
| Downloads folder | "Downloads" Folder | Downloads |
| Folders settings | Folder Options | control folders | Restart Windows | shutdown /r |
| Transferring Printers | Printer Migration | PrintBrmUi |
| Pen and touch devices | Pen and Touch | TabletPC.cpl |
| Personalization | Personalization | control desktop |
| Task Scheduler | Task Scheduler | control scheduled tasks |
| Remote Desktop Connection | Remote Desktop Connection | mstsc |
| Getting programs | Get Programs | controlappwiz.cpl,1 |
| Disk check | Check Disk Utility | chkdsk |
| Checking and restoring system files | System File Checker (Scan and Repair) | sfc /scannow |
| File signature verification | File Signature Verification | sigverif |
| Conductor | Windows Explorer | explorer |
| Explorer: C:\ | Windows Explorer: C:\ | \ |
| Explorer: C:\Users\Your_name | Windows Explorer: C:\Users\Your_name | . |
| Explorer: C:\Users\ | Windows Explorer: C:\Users\ | .. |
| DiskPart program | Disk Partition Manager | diskpart |
| Programs and components | Programs and Features | appwiz.cpl |
| Event Viewer | Event Viewer | eventvwr.msc |
| Screen resolution | Screen Resolution | desk.cpl |
| Personal Sign Editor | Private Character Editor | eudcedit |
| Local Group Policy Editor | Local Group Policy Editor | gpedit.msc |
| Registry Editor | Registry Editor | regedit |
| Registry Editor | Registry Editor | regedt32 |
| Fax cover page editor | Fax Cover Sheet Editor | fxscover |
| Resulting Policy | Resultant Set of Policy | rsop.msc |
| System Information | System Information | msinfo32 |
| Properties of the system | System Properties | sysdm.cpl |
| System Properties: Advanced | System Properties: Advanced | SystemPropertiesAdvanced |
| System Properties: System Protection | System Properties: System Protection | SystemPropertiesProtection |
| System Properties: Hardware | System Properties: Hardware | SystemPropertiesHardware |
| System Properties: Remote Access | System Properties: Remote | SystemPropertiesRemote |
| Properties: iSCSI Initiator | iSCSI Initiator Properties | iscsicpl |
| Properties: Internet | Internet Properties | inetcpl.cpl |
| Properties: Keyboard | Keyboard Properties | control keyboard |
| Properties: Mouse | Mouse Properties | control mouse |
| Properties: Mouse | Mouse Properties | main.cpl |
| Properties: Mouse: Pointer Options | Mouse Properties: Pointer Options | control main.cpl,2 |
| Properties: Mouse: Pointers (Scheme) | Mouse Properties: Pointers | control main.cpl,1 |
| Certificates | Certificates | certmgr.msc |
| Network connections | Network Connections | control netconnections |
| Network connections | Network Connections | ncpa.cpl |
| System Monitor | Performance Monitor | perfmon |
| Indexing Service | Indexing Service | ciadv.msc |
| Component Services | Component Services | dcomcnfg |
| Component Services | Component Services | comexp.msc |
| Program compatibility | Program Compatibility | msdt.exe -id PCWDiagnostic |
| Create a system repair disk | Create a system repair disk | recdisc |
| Nearby users | People Near Me | collab.cpl |
| Saving usernames and passwords | Stored User Names and Passwords | credwiz |
| DirectX Diagnostic Tool | Direct X Troubleshooter | dxdiag |
| Help Desk Diagnostic Tool | Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool | msdt |
| Digitizer Calibration Tool | Ditilizer Calibration Tool | tabcal |
| ClearType Text Adjuster | ClearType Text Tuner | cttune |
| XPS Viewer | XPS Viewer | xpsrchvw |
| Problem Reproduction Action Recorder | Problem Steps Recorder | psr |
| symbol table | Character Map | charmap |
| Phone and modem | Phone and Modem | telephon.cpl |
| Windows Remote Assistance | Windows Remote Assistance | msra |
| Disk management | Disk Management | diskmgmt.msc |
| Computer management | Computer Management | compmgmt.msc |
| Print management | Print Management | printmanagement.msc |
| Color management | Color Management | colorcpl |
| Installing or removing interface languages | Install or uninstall display languages | lpksetup |
| Devices and Printers | Devices and Printers | control printers |
| user accounts | User Accounts | Netplwiz |
| Window color and appearance | Window Color and Appearance | control color |
| Windows Mobility Center | Windows Mobility Center | mblctr |
| Support Center | Action Center | wscui.cpl |
| Sync Center | Sync Center | mobsync |
| Accessibility Center | Ease of Access Center | utilman |
| Encrypting File System (EFS) | Encryption File System | rekeywiz |
| Fonts (adding or removing) | Fonts | control fonts |
| Screen (text size) | Display (size of text) | dpiscaling |
| Screen keyboard | On-Screen Keyboard | osk |
| Magnifier | Magnifier | magnify |
| Narrator | Microsoft Narrator | reporter |
| Power supply | Power Options | powercfg.cpl |
| Power Options: Advanced Options | Power Options: Advanced Settings | control powercfg.cpl,1 |
| WMI control | Windows Management Infrastructure | wmimgmt.msc |
| language and regional standards | Region and Language | intl.cpl |
| Region and Language: Optional | Region and Language: Administrative | control intl.cpl,3 |
| Region and Language: Languages and Keyboards | Region and Language: Keyboards and Languages | control intl.cpl,2 |
If any of the list items does not start, it most likely means that it is uninstalled. Many of the Windows components can be installed in Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features -> Turn Windows features on or off.
5. Keyboard shortcuts:
In many articles you may see text like: Win+R. This word Win refers to the Windows logo key. This key is usually located on the bottom line, third from the left, and is also often duplicated on the right side of the keyboard.
Basic commands/abbreviations:
Win+Up- Maximize window
Win+Down- Restore/Minimize window
Win+Left- Snap window to left edge of screen
Win+Right- Snap window to the right edge of the screen
Win+Shift+Left- Switch to left monitor
Win+Shift+Right- Switch to right monitor
Win+Home- Minimize/Restore all inactive windows
Win+Break(or Pause)- Launch the System item from the Control Panel (Properties item when right-clicking on Computer in the Start menu)
Win+Space- Show desktop
Win+B- Go to the notification area (tray)
Win+D- Minimize windows or restore all windows
Win+E- Launch Explorer
Win+F- Launch built-in Windows search dialog
Win+Ctrl+F- Run Search on your computer from the domain
Win+F1- Launch built-in Windows dialog: Help and Support
Win+G- Show gadgets on top of all windows
Win+L- Locking the workstation (current user session)
Win+M- Minimize all windows
Win+P- Display additional display options (extend the desktop to 2 monitors, etc.)
Win+R- Launch the Run dialog box
Win+T- Select the first item in the taskbar (Pressing again switches to the next item, Win+Shift+T- scrolls in reverse order)
Win+U- Launch the Ease of Access Center
Win+X- Launch Mobility Center
Win+digit- Launch the application from the taskbar (Win+1 launches the first application on the left, Win+2 launches the second, etc.)
Win + "+"- Zoom in
Win + "-"- Zoom out
Ctrl + mouse wheel (up\down) on the desktop- increase/decrease desktop icons.
In Explorer:
Alt+P- Show/Hide Preview Area
Task bar:
Shift + click on icon- Open a new application window
Ctrl + Shift + click on icon- Open a new application window with administrator privileges
Shift + right click on icon- Show application menu
Shift + right click on a group of icons- Show menu, restore all / collapse all / Close all
Ctrl + click on a group of icons- Maximize all group windows
6. Disabling (enabling) unused Windows 7 components:
There are many additional features and components in Windows 7. You can look through them and decide for yourself which ones you will use and which ones you won't. Unused components can be disabled and thus slightly relieve the system's use of computer resources.
To view and disable (enable) additional functions and components, do the following:
1. Open Control Panel;
2. Open the snap-in Programs and components;
3. Follow the link on the left " Turn Windows features on or off";
4) View all components and disable unnecessary ones by unchecking their boxes.
7. Disabling the "Support Center" flag in the tray:
If during work you see the “Support Center” flag appear in your tray and you want to remove it, then do the following.
1. Right-click on the Taskbar and select Properties;
2. Press the button Tune;
3. Follow the link Enable or disable system icons;
4. Set the system icon value Support Center V " Off" and press OK.
8. Changing the function of the power button on your computer case:
By default, the shutdown button in Windows 7 is in the " Shutdown" If you restart your computer several times a day, it would probably be more convenient for you to switch the shutdown button to the “” state. To do this, right-click on the Start button, select the Properties menu item and toggle " Power button action" to state ". You can also select functions " Blocking", "Change user" And " Ending a session".
P.S. Personally, for me, the default option is the most successful. Rebooting to auto is not necessary at all.
9. Cancel and change the association of file types with certain programs:
If you select the wrong program in the " To open with" and set the parameter " Use the selected program for all files of this type", and also if the program was uninstalled incorrectly, leaving associations in the system with the file types it supports. There are several ways to fix this.
Method 1: Try to associate the necessary files with the necessary programs using the same “Open with” dialog
Method 2: Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Default Programs\Set "Change Program" Associations
Method 3: Search the registry in the thread
10. Disabling tooltips:
You can disable tooltips using the Group Policy Editor.
1. Click Start, in the To start searching write gpedit.msc and press OK;
2. Go to section User Configuration - Administrative Templates - Start Menu and Taskbar;
3. Open parameter " Remove tooltips for main menu items", choose item Enabled and press OK;
11. Create a system repair disk and boot from it:
If you have a Windows 7 installation disc, you don't need to create a recovery disc. If you don’t have an installation disk, you must create a recovery disk - you will need it sooner or later. You can boot from the installation disk into the Windows RE recovery environment
Creating a system repair disc:
1. Insert a blank CD into the drive;
2. Open Start -> Control Panel -> Backup and Restore;
4. Insert the recovery disc into the drive and reboot;
5. Boot priority from the drive must be set in the BIOS;
7. Select the system you want to restore.
8. Set the switch Use recovery tools... and press the button Further. You will see a window with recovery options.
12. Adding your icon to the list of account pictures:
By default, account pictures are located in the following folder:
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\Default Pictures
You can place your image in it and it will be displayed automatically when you select the option to change the account picture in the snap-in " user accounts". In this case, the drawing must be in the format *.bmp and have size 128x128 pixels.
13. Removing the lock icon from a folder:
1. Right-click on the folder with which you want to remove the lock icon and select Properties;
2. Go to tab Safety;
3. Press the buttons Edit -> Add -> Advanced -> Search;
4. In search results, hold down the key Ctrl, select the following names: Verified Administrators, and press OK;
5. In the Groups or Users window, select Administrators; and check the box on Full access, then select Verified; and also check the box on Full access;
6. Click OK;
7. When windows appear " Security application error" click Continue.
14. Reduce the size of the desktop icon:
How to reduce or increase the size of desktop icons.
15. Improving the color quality of the monitor:
Windows 7 offers a new Display Color Calibration Wizard to help you set color, brightness, and contrast settings properly, and a ClearType tuner to make text sharp and contrasty. To call the wizard, click Start, enter DCCW and press Enter. Next - everything is simple.
16. Enabling Flip3D - displaying windows at an angle:
1. Right-click on the desktop, select Create -> Shortcut;
2. In the field " Specify the location of the object"enter the following: RunDll32 DwmApi #105 and press Further;
3. Type the name of your future (for example, Flip3D) shortcut and click Ready.
17. Using checkboxes to highlight (select) files and folders:
Windows 7 has a convenient ability to mark files and folders for selection using checkboxes. This is more convenient than selecting objects by holding Ctrl, but this feature is disabled by default. To enable it, do the following:
1. Open Explorer and press the key once Alt- in this way we initialize the display of the standard menu at the top of the Explorer window, which is hidden by default;
2. Launch Start -> Control Panel -> Folder Options and go to the tab View;
3. Mark the option Use checkboxes to select items and click OK;
Now on the left next to each file and folder it is possible to mark them by checking a box, and in the headings of the sorting columns you can put a check mark to select all objects in an open folder.
18. Automatic ADSL -connecting the Internet when Windows starts in “invisible mode”:
1. Open Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections\ADSL Properties;
2. In the tab options uncheck: Display connection progress, request name and password;
3. Place a shortcut in the startup folder ADSL.
19. Automatic VPN connection to the Internet when Windows starts:
1. Open back planner from the menu Start -> Administrative Tools -> Task Scheduler or by running the command taskschd.msc from the Start menu -> Search;
2. Press Create a task;
3. Tab Name -> Connection name, we leave the placement as is.
4. Tab Triggers -> Create -> Start task: When logging in
Actions tab - Create
Action: Run the program
Program or script: rasdial "connection name" user password
Options tab-Create
Check the boxes:
Run a task immediately if a scheduled run is missed
If execution fails, restart after 1 minute.
Number of restart attempts 99.
Uncheck:
Stop a task taking longer to complete
If you get error 623 when connecting to a VPN via a bat file.
Rename the connection name to English and everything should work.
20. Restoring missing sound in Internet browsers:
1. Check the volume level in the Flash player itself;
2. Uninstall completely and then install again:
2.1. Adobe Flash Player. Removal: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/141/tn_14157.html Installation: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/
2.2. Codecs in the system (K-lite codeck pack, Shark007 Windows 7 Codecs, etc.)
2.3. Browsers
2.4. Sound card drivers
3. In Internet Explorer, check if you have a checkbox in the " Play sounds on web pages" Tools -> Internet Options -> Advanced -> Chapter Multimedia;
4. Check whether the Windows Audio service is set to start Automatically.
Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Services -> double click on Windows Audio -> Startup Type: Automatic;
5. Click Stop, Then Launch;
5. Launch Registry Editor Win+R -> regedit. Go to thread: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Drivers32;
Check the value of a String parameter wavemapper. Its value should be msacm32.drv. If this parameter does not exist, then create it.
21. Remove unnecessary text on the desktop:
1. Open with Restorator or PE Explorer files C:\Windows\System32\ru-RU\user32.dll.mui And C:\Windows\System32\en-US\user32.dll.mui and in the string table we delete rows with 715 By 718 inclusive and lines 737 And 738 so that there are no unnecessary inscriptions on the desktop.
715%wsWindows%ws
716 %ws Build %ws
717 Test copy.
718 For tests only.
737 Your copy of Windows is not genuine
738 Test mode
22. Moving system folders and changing their paths:
It is better to transfer system folders immediately after installing Windows, before installing programs and drivers, because When installing drivers and especially programs, directories and shortcuts will be created in these same system folders.
If you use system folders to store files, then transferring the user's system folders to a non-system drive will help you save your files. If Windows crashes, when you reinstall it, the default system folders will be completely erased, with all the files in them.
But if you set your own paths to system folders, then all their contents will remain intact. Previously, in previous versions of Windows, in order to move any system folder or change its path, you had to edit the value you needed in one of the following registry branches:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders
Microsoft, realizing that many users may want to move their system folders, has simplified this task for users by eliminating the need to edit the registry. To move system folders and change their paths, do the following:
1. Create a new folder, preferably with a name similar to the folder being moved.
2. Open in Windows Explorer: Desktop\Your Profile(For example: Desktop\Administrator);
3. Right-click on the name of the folder you are going to move (For example: My Documents) and select Properties;
4. Open a tab Location;
5. Press the button Move and specify the path to the new folder you created;
6. Next, the system will ask you: Move all files from old location to new one?(Recommended answer - Yes);
7. Agree with the new parameters by applying them and exit;
8. Reboot the Computer.
23. Quickly adding your own folder or program shortcut to the Computer folder:
1. Copy the shortcut you need to the folder C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Network Shortcuts
Where Username- this is the name of your account (For example: Administrator).
24. Eliminate flickering of games in OpenGL mode:
Rename files:
..\windows\system32\glu.dll- V glu32.dll
..\windows\system32\opengl.dll - in opengl32.dll
25. Reboot your computer into safe mode without using the keyboard:
In order to reboot into Safe Mode, just press the F8 key during boot and select Safe Mode. And to return back to Normal mode, you just need to restart the computer (without pressing F8) and the system will return to its standard state.
But on some motherboards, the F8 key is used to select the physical device from which the computer should start booting.
In this case, you must select the hard drive on which the operating system is installed. After pressing the Enter key, you must immediately press the F8 key again until a menu for selecting Windows boot options appears on the screen. You must be able to do this fairly quickly, otherwise Windows will begin loading normally.
If you don’t want to play for speed, there is an easier solution:
1. Open System Configuration: Start -> Run -> msconfig -> Ok or Win+R -> msconfig -> Ok;;
3. Check the box next to the value Safe mode In chapter Boot Options;
4. Press Ok and restart your computer.
5. To return back to Normal mode: Being in Safe Mode Uncheck this box and restart your computer.
26. Where are icons stored in Windows 7?
If you want to use one of the Windows 7 icons, you can find most of them in the following files:
C:\Windows\System32\shell32.dll
C:\Windows\System32\imageres.dll
To extract the icon you need:
1. Open one of the proposed files using the program Restorator;
2. In the panel Resource tree open folder Icon;
3. Select any of the icons you like.
4. In the panel Resource tree right-click on this resource and select Extract... > Extract as "resource_name.ico";
5. Select the folder to extract and click Save;
You can also extract all the icons at once, for this:
6. In the panel Tree resources right click on the folder Icon and select Extract... > Extract all as "Icon" type;
7. Select the folder to extract and click OK;
27. Removing an installed update:
If you installed an update in Windows to add an additional feature, but you didn’t like it, then you can safely remove it.
To remove any update, do the following:
1. Open Control Panel -> Programs;
2. Click on the link View installed updates;
3. Right-click on any update that you want to remove and click on the word that appears Delete;
4. If necessary, restart the computer.
28. Creating computer status management icons:
To quickly change the system state, you can create shortcuts on the desktop that allow you to change it with one mouse click.
To create shortcuts, follow these steps:
1. Right-click on the desktop and select the menu item Create -> Shortcut;
2. In the field Specify the location of the object enter the required command to create a shortcut and click OK;
Locking your computer - rundll32.exe User32.dll,LockWorkStation
Sign Out - Shutdown.exe /l
Shutdown - Shutdown.exe -s -t 00
Dream - rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,SetSuspendState Sleep
29. Deleting data without the possibility of recovery:
When deleting a file or folder, the information is not completely physically deleted; only the “table of contents” of the file system is cleared. Using the cipher utility, a partial solution to this problem is possible, since it is possible to clear free space on the disk by overwriting it.
The space occupied by the contents of the folder will be overwritten with zeros, then ones, and then a set of random characters in each sector.
To completely delete data:
1. Delete the necessary files or folders from your directory that need to be deleted;
2. Launch the command line with administrator rights;
2.1. Press the button Start;
2.2. Enter the command in the search bar cmd;
2.3. Right-click on the found program and select Run as administrator;
3. On the command line, enter: cipher /w:directory;
directory - path to any folder on the partition to be cleaned. (For example: cipher /w:c:\temp) If you deleted a folder or file from the root of the disk, then you can specify only the drive letter as the path. (For example: cipher /w:c:\).
30. Removing text under a shortcut or file icon:
1. Right-click on the selected icon;
2. Click Rename;
3. Hold down the key Alt, type the numbers 2, 5 and 5 in a row on the numeric keypad ( Alt+255) - this combination allows you to add an invisible character to the name of a shortcut or file;
4. If you want to rename multiple shortcuts, when you rename the next one, you will need to press Alt and enter 255 twice. So for the third icon you will need to enter ALT+255, ALT+255, ALT+255.
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Advanced startup options in Windows 10 allow you to access various boot options as well as system recovery options. With their help, you can restore Windows 10 to an earlier date, restore Windows 10 using a system image, fix boot problems, open a command prompt window to perform various types of tasks, change UEFI settings and return to the previous build of Windows 10.
This guide is for Windows 10 1607, 1703, 1709, 1803, 1809, 1903 and above.
There are several ways to access advanced startup options in the Windows 10 operating system. Listed below are 7 methods that will allow you to access advanced startup options in Windows 10.
Method 1 of 7
Open advanced startup options using the Windows Settings app.
Step 1: Open the application "Options". This can be done by clicking on the gear icon in the menu "Start" or using the Win key combination + I.
Step 2: IN " Settings", go to the settings group " Update and security."
Step 3: On the left side of the window, select " Recovery". On the right side, go to the section " Special download options" press the button Reboot now". This will immediately reboot your device.
Step 4: When the computer restarts, you will see the " Choosing an action"
Step 5: In the window " Action selection", click the button Troubleshooting".
Step 6: In the window that opens " Diagnostics" click on the tile " Extra options".
Method 2 of 7
Open Advanced startup options using the login window.
Step 1: In the Windows 10 login window, press the Power button while holding down the key Shift press the reset button.
Step 2: The computer will restart and you will see the " Action selection"
Step 3: Click the button Troubleshooting".
Step 4: In the window that opens " Diagnostics" click on the tile " Extra options".
Method 3 of 7
Open advanced startup options from the Windows 10 desktop.
Step 1: Open the menu " Start". Click on the button Power.
Step 2: While holding down the key Shift, select and press the option “without releasing the key Shift .
Step 3: When the computer restarts, you will see the " Choice of action."
Method 4 of 7
Create a shortcut to advanced launch options.
This is also possible.
- Right click on the desktop /Create/Shortcut
- Enter path: %windir%\system32\shutdown.exe -r -o -f -t 0
- Give the shortcut a name.
Ready. The shortcut to Advanced Launch Options is now ready to use.
Method 5 of 7
Run Windows 10 in UEFI environment
If you have Windows 10 installed in EFI (UEFI) mode, you can open Advanced Boot Options using the command
- Right click on menu "Start", select item "Run."
- Type the Command and press Enter:
- shutdown.exe -r -fw(delayed) or
- create shutdown.exe -r -fw -t 0(no delay)
Method 6 of 7
Open advanced startup options using a DVD or USB drive
The boot menu must be called up using the F 11, Esc key (depending on the manufacturer) to launch from a DVD or USB drive. Otherwise, you need to go to BIOS and change the boot order.
In the modern world, a computer is our first assistant in various matters, be it work or leisure. To understand exactly where the limit of its capabilities is, you need to know the parameters and characteristics. You can find and view them using standard built-in methods in Windows 7 or using external software.
Why do you need information about the characteristics of a computer running Windows 7?
Of course, every owner of a personal computer or laptop with the Windows 7 operating system has an approximate idea of its computing power and speed of work in a particular program. But there are cases when parameters expressed in numerical values need to be known more accurately.
For example, a PC owner decides to buy a new game. Modern games are very demanding on computer resources - a good video card or a stronger processor may be required. If the current characteristics of the PC do not meet the requirements, the gamer may think about upgrading, that is, improving the computer’s parameters, purchasing new or additional configuration elements. Then it will be necessary to take into account the compatibility of new components with existing ones, which means you need to know their composition.
The problem is relevant not only for those who like to play computer games, but also for any person who is in one way or another involved in installing programs and applications on a computer. Programs usually have minimum system requirements, especially for serious professional software - graphics packages, 3D processing programs, publishing systems, powerful word processors.
You can also determine the upper limit of PC performance experimentally, when the installed program begins to slow down when performing certain actions. However, why spend extra time installing it if you can immediately see whether the PC parameters meet the requirements.
Moreover, this can be done easily and quickly using standard methods, that is, using built-in utility programs, and by installing additional software.
How to find out the parameters, properties and information of a PC or laptop
Standard methods
The Windows 7 operating system already has a set of built-in programs and methods to quickly find out the PC settings without resorting to installing other software. Methods for obtaining information differ in the level of complexity of the call, so the user can choose the most convenient and easily accessible options for himself. Every PC user knows at least two methods.
There are no differences for different OS versions. These methods will work in all versions of Windows 7: Home, Professional, Ultimate and other builds.
System Information utility
Select "Properties" from the drop-down menu
The call is made by clicking on the computer icon
That, in fact, is all you need to view information about the system. The window that opens will display information about the version of the Windows 7 operating system, installed updates, and licenses. The following contains information about the characteristics of the processor, RAM memory, OS bit depth, as well as the system performance index. Below is the computer name.
The main part of the window contains information about the OS, processor parameters and other information
Hotkeys for calling the window with system properties
You can access this window even faster by using the hotkey combination Win (Windows window icon) + Pause/Break.
It's not always easy to remember keyboard shortcuts for different programs. There is no need to despair. It is worth remembering that any computer has a main central point for controlling all devices and parameters. This is the Control Panel. All you have to do is remember how to launch it, and you will always have access to all important functions and information.
Features are divided into categories
If the window looks like this, select “System and Security”.
If icons with names are displayed on the screen, without breakdown into categories, then you should immediately go to the “System” item. You can change the display type to one that suits you in the upper right corner of the window, the “View” option, then change it to “Category” or “Large/small icons”.
Display all Control Panel items without categorizing them
After selecting the appropriate item, the same system information window will appear with information about the version of Windows 7, processor properties and other data.
How to open using Device Manager
Often, the information provided in the system properties window is not enough to make a decision about upgrading a PC. For example, you need to know the exact model of the processor, audio and video device, or information about other components. This is where Device Manager comes to the rescue. It contains information about absolutely all components inside your PC and connected external devices.
You can access the “Device Manager” through the “System Properties” window, from the tab in the left side menu.
To launch the dispatcher, you need to select the appropriate item in the left system properties menu
The “Device Manager” itself looks like this and contains a list of PC components divided into categories. To view the composition of each category, you need to expand it by clicking on the triangle on the left side of each item.
The manager contains information about components by category
In addition to general information about the composition of your PC's hardware, Device Manager can provide even more valuable information - whether it's time to update the device driver or whether there are any conflicts between devices. You can right-click on each list item and select “Properties”, where detailed information about the component, installed drivers and other information needed in exceptional cases will be presented.
Conflicting devices will be marked with a yellow triangle - by this icon you can determine that there is a problem with the component, perhaps it is incompatible with some other device, then you need to reinstall the component or update its driver.
Via the command line
A window with a black background will appear, enter the command “systeminfo” (without quotes) in it. In a few seconds the system will load the data. In addition to information about the version of Windows, there you can find information about the status of RAM, network adapters, BIOS version, system model, domain group.
Result of executing the systeminfo command
How to open by launching the Run applet
In the input field, type the command “control system” (without quotes). Click OK.
System properties can be accessed through the control system command
If this method does not work and gives an error, try writing in the applet the full name of the command “control /name Microsoft.System” (without quotes, with a space before the slash (slash) and without a space after it). Click OK.
Full name of the command to view system information
The convenience of this method is that the “Run” applet remembers all the commands you previously entered. It is enough to remember approximately what words it contains or what letter it begins with. When you enter this letter into a line, the applet will display all the commands that you entered that begin with this letter.
Detailed information about the main devices can be obtained using the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, this utility is also included in the system.
The utility is launched through the execution applet and the dxdiag command
How to log in via BIOS
If the above methods of obtaining information about the system are still not enough, you can be determined and “get into” the very core of the computer - the BIOS. In addition to basic information, you can find out there, for example, the temperature of the hard drive and processor.
This method of finding out the parameters is not recommended for beginners, since, firstly, to enter the BIOS you will need to determine its type in order to find the desired entry key, because it is different for all manufacturers.
What will be written instead of the ellipsis is the button you are looking for. Most likely, you will need to reboot again so that you, having information about the button, have time to press it before the PC boots.
Below you can find information about the button to enter the BIOS
And also knowing the name of the BIOS on your PC (you can see it in the very top line of the black screen during boot if you did not notice the BIOS entry key), you can find information about the key combination, this depends on the PC manufacturer.
The most common brands of PCs and laptops and buttons for entering BIOS:
If the input does not work the first time, even when you press the desired key, try again. It happens that the key simply does not have time to work, and the OS boot process proceeds as usual.
The BIOS looks different on every PC and the information presented may vary greatly. The main thing to remember is that you don’t need to change the settings without the need and understanding of what this may lead to.
Displays information about PC components
Using third-party programs and utilities
The most complete information about the system, presented in one place in a user-friendly form with graphs, can be obtained using specialized programs that are installed separately on the PC. With them you can not only have data about your computer, but also monitor the temperature, memory and hard drive load in “real time”.
Aida
It is considered the most popular program for obtaining complete information about the characteristics and current state of the PC. Here you can learn everything about computer hardware and software, operating system, and additional external devices.
In addition, the program has a number of tests to determine PC performance, analyze configuration features (which even allows you to find out what is not in the documentation), check system stability, and much more. The program is very functional, but therefore it is not free.
The Extreme Edition and Engineer Edition are available to download for free with a 30-day trial. The versions are almost fully functional; they only lack some reports. However, this will be more than enough to test the system and identify faults.
You can download the program from the official website using the link - http://www.aida64.ru/download.
After launching the program, an interface similar to “Device Manager” appears, where all PC components are divided into categories.
PC components are categorized and you can view information for each
Previously, it was also one of the most famous programs for monitoring the configuration and status of a PC. Now its support has been discontinued, the program has been replaced by AIDA64. However, you can still find versions of this software on the Internet. However, you cannot hope for stability of its operation, and it is better to use other utilities.
HWInfo
In the HWInfo utility, information about a PC is not displayed as structured as in other programs, but the software has a number of details that may seem convenient to someone.
The only negative is that there is no Russian language.
Display system data on one screen
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PC Wizard
The functionality of the PC Wizard program is similar to previous programs. Through it you can obtain information about the system, test PC performance, check driver updates, and more. It contains less data than the AIDA leader, but for some this is more than enough.
The program quickly minimizes to the tray and displays indicators and notifications there. The only drawback is that when you first start the software, it may freeze for several minutes as it collects data about the system.
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The program displays system data
Speccy
Another convenient program in its class is Piriform Speccy. The program is completely free and also offers many PC characteristics and indicators for all major devices to view. At the same time, various brands and manufacturers of PCs, laptops, and netbooks are supported. It works quickly and is Russified. Conveniently, there is a portable version of this program - that is, it does not require installation and starts immediately after downloading. You can carry it with you on a flash drive and open it directly from it.
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Displaying system characteristics by partition
Video: where to find and view information about the properties of the operating system
Having become familiar with the information on viewing system parameters using various standard methods and built-in programs, the user will always be able to accurately find out the configuration of his PC, the status of the devices, and also check their stable operation.
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Msconfig (“Microsoft System Configuration Utility”) is a tool designed to configure and troubleshoot Windows operating systems. It first appeared in Windows 98 and its purpose was to help users manage OS services. It is also designed to provide control over the health of system components.
What functions does it perform?
The utility components allow the user to effectively identify and resolve problems with the operation of a personal computer. The program can identify drivers for their inoperability, activate and deactivate system components, and control the launch of programs and services. Thus, it is a tool for flexible configuration of OS parameters.
How to enter System Configuration
Windows Search
The first way to launch MsConfig is quite simple; to call the utility you need to use “Windows Search”:
Run Command
This method involves using the Run window:
Using the Command Line
The launch option will be considered for Windows 7 and older versions. It should be noted that in versions after “seven” the process of launching the command line looks different.
ForWindows 7:
- open the “Start” menu;
- then select the item “ All programs»;
- then open “ Standard»;
- look for the command line and run it;
- In the console, enter the command “msconfig” and press “Enter”.
ForWin 8 and 8.1:
- press the keyboard shortcut “ Win+X»;
- select “” in the context menu;
- In the console window, enter “msconfig” and press “Enter”.
ForWindows 10:
Opening from a folder
The method involves launching the configuration utility using an executable file located on the system partition of the hard drive:
Msconfig Settings
After the utility has been launched, a dialog box will appear on the screen with 5 tabs: “General”, “Download”, “Services”, “Startup” and “Service”. Next, we will look at the main functions of the utility, as well as the main features of working with them and setting up the system configuration, which can help achieve maximum computer performance.
It is worth noting that there are no correct Msconfig settings as such. Unless necessary, it is better not to mess with this utility at all, since any very noticeable increase in speed will not be obtained, and the system can quite realistically be broken.
Are common
The General tab allows the user to select the operating system boot option. In point " Normal launch"The system will boot with the necessary drivers and services for full functionality. " Diagnostic run"allows you to boot the OS using only basic drivers and services. Its purpose is to identify problems with Windows. "" loads only some system components at the user's discretion. 
Loading
Allows flexible configuration of OS startup. You can select the default system to boot. Setting " Boot Options"helps to set the boot mode of the operating system. This is useful in cases where a malicious file has entered the PC, there is a driver conflict, or applications launch with errors. You can also install downloads with logging, which will display information about which services were started normally and where the failure occurred (the log is located in the following path: C:\Windows\Ntbtlog.txt)
It is possible to launch the OS without using the GUI (disabling animation rendering), allows speed up start time. “Basic video” means loading only standard VGA video controller drivers. " OS information"Allows you to display the name of the drivers during boot. 
How to choose default system:
- select the desired OS;
- Click “Use as default”.
Next, we’ll take a closer look at “Advanced Settings”. 
The following functions are available in Advanced Options:
Services
This tab contains services that start automatically when the operating system starts.
Services are divided into the following categories:
Let's look at an example of working with this tab when there are problems with the OS:
Autoload
- column " Element» reflects the names of the software;
- « Manufacturer» — shows the program developer;
- « Team"—shows the path to the executable file on the hard drive;
- « Location» displays the software automatic startup registry key;
- « Shutdown date» allows you to see the time when items were disabled.
To remove a startup item, you need to uncheck the checkbox next to it and click “Apply”.
In operating systems Windows 8 and older, startup is located in the task manager. 
Service
This section allows users to quickly access the main operating system utilities. Just select the required component and click on the “Launch” button, the program will be launched.
Windows diagnostic and administration services are presented in the screenshot: 
Msconfig won't start
Causes of failures and solutions to problems running Msconfig:
