Join David Rivers for an in-depth discussion in this video Boosting your computer's memory with ReadyBoost, part of Windows 7 Essential Training.
If you've noticed the performance of your PC has started to dwindle,…well, ReadyBoost provides an affordable and easy way to improve that…performance, by utilizing external memory as a memory cache.…That's nothing new, but in Window 7 ReadyBoost is greatly improved in a…number of different ways.…We're going to explore it right now.…First thing you'll need to do is attach some external memory.…So ReadyBoost now, supports multiple memory devices like USB memory keys. I have…plugged one in myself.…You can see it's been titled Removable Disk (F:).…
it also supports Secure Digital or SD memory cards, as well as other internal…flash devices, and get this, it also supports over 40 Gigabytes of storage.…So with my device attached, you can see AutoPlay automatically opens up this window…full of different options.…There happens to be some pictures on this device.…So I see some Picture Options.…But down below, where I see General options,…one of them is to speed up my system, using, here it is, Windows ReadyBoost.…
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Q: Is there a way to share files and printers between computers on network running Windows XP and Windows 7 without using the HomeGroup share method of Windows 7, since XP does not have this feature?
A: While Windows XP does not support the new HomeGroup found in Windows 7, there is another way to share files and printers between the two operating systems. There are a number of steps to follow, but they are all listed here: www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-7/share-files-and-printers-between-windows-7-and-xp/
Q: Is it possible for a computer running Windows XP to join a Windows 7 HomeGroup?
A: Unfortunately, only Windows 7 supports HomeGroup. If the Windows XP computer must connect with the Windows 7 computer, there are have two options:
1. Upgrade the XP machine to Windows 7 and joining will be no problem.
2. Change the Windows 7 HomeGroup to a regular Workgroup and the XP machine will be able to connect to it.
Here are the steps to changing a HomeGroup to a Workgroup:
- On the Windows 7 computer, click the Start button at the bottom left of the screen.
- Go to the Control Panel and choose Network and Sharing Center.
- Click the link for "View your active networks.”
- In the next window choose "Work network." That will switch the group from a HomeGroup to a Workgroup so the two computers can talk to each other. However, the same workgroup name and share folders in Explorer must be assigned to both computers before they can be networked.
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 53s
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1. Upgrading and Migrating
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Dealing with device drivers6m 42s
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2. The Windows 7 User Interface
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Using the Action Center3m 48s
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3. Windows Explorer
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4. Music, Photos, and Video
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Windows Media Center7m 22s
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5. Other Windows Accessories
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Creating graphics with Paint4m 58s
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Playing Windows games2m 44s
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6. System Settings
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Controlling system settings6m 38s
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Setting default programs5m 10s
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7. Devices and Networking
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8. Windows Security
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9. Printing
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Printing power tips3m 56s
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10. Backing Up and Troubleshooting
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Restoring files and drives4m 39s
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11. Internet Explorer 8
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Exploring changes to the UI4m 46s
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12. Windows Live Essentials
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Conclusion
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Goodbye18s
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