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How to Dual Boot Windows 7/8 and Ubuntu

Most of the users only use Windowsor Mac OS or a Linux based operating system . If a user wants to use both Windows and Linux OS in their PC or Laptop . Then this tutorial helps you a lot Ubuntu is a Linux based operating system with good interface and suggested for beginners . In this tutorial I will be discussing about how to dual boot both Windows and Ubuntu in your computer.

Steps to dual boot Windows and Ubuntu:

Follow the below steps to dual boot with Windows and Ubuntu .Ubuntu provides a Wubi which is a windows installer for Ubuntu desktop . 
  • First visit Ubuntu website to download wubi here. 
  • Click on Get the installer as shown below.
  • Now it shows you to pay $2 for each column as shown below .
  • Change this to $ 0 by just sliding the bar to left and finally it appears as shown below . Now click Download and file will be downloaded fast as its size is 2.4 MB.
  • After downloading the file , double click on wubi.exe and a pop-up arises asking for permission click Yes.
  • Next a Ubuntu installer appears and   now select the drive to install it , select installation size by default it gives 18GB , select environment as Ubuntu and finally set your username and password to login as in windows . If you feel any difficult then it appears as shown below . 
  • Then click Install and it takes about 15-20 min to install the Ubuntu OS into your Computer .
  • Once it gets installed Select on Reboot now and click finish (Now it gets restarted ).
  • After restarting the PC or Laptop you will find screen like this.
  • Select Ubuntu by using down or up arrow in your keyboard and click Enter .
  • Then the following screen appears , select Ubuntu ,Linux -generic 1st option from the 3 options using arrows from your keyboard.
  • Again it installs the main components required and packages. This might take a few minutes .
  • Next you will notice a Login screen asking user name and password , Type the username and password which you have selected above .
  • Then click login and you will get a good interfaced Ubuntu Desktop.
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if you have any questions or any problem while following any of above steps let us know in the comments below we will help you

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How to Create Wifi Hotspot in Windows 7 and Windows 8 -Best ways

If you are one who looking to convert your PC as Wifi Hotspot then you are done.Here in this article We listed best 2 ways to convert your laptop as Wifi router.Once you turn you PC as WiFi router you can connect devices such as Android, another laptops etc.


Advantages of converting your laptop to a wifi router.

  • You can Enjoy internet in your wifi devices, any where you want but depend on your laptop wireless range.
  • Get rid of sitting at one place with wired internet connection.
  • If you have smart phone then you can get access to internet on your mobile.
There are numerous of method to turn your laptop a wifi spot (Windows 7 and 8 only),
Such as By command promote (only in windows 8) and by installing 3rd party software compatible with both.
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First Method-

You need to follow below steps care fully in order to make your laptop wifi router successfully.
Step.1: Open run (windows key+R), type ncpa.npl.

Step.2: A new window is in front of you. There select wireless Network adapter and sharing center and select properties.
Step.3: In wifi properties Select share, followed by Allow Others Network users to connect.
Note- Never Tick 2nd Option.
Step.4: Now Open Command Promote As administrative.
Step.5: Don't worry by looking in below Command promote codes in picture, those are very simple.
             You need to copy and paste below command in command promote.
"netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=”techbymak” key=”techbymak”"

You will see SSid which is actually your network name, which we are going to create.
Step.6:Now you need to start the network By using below command.
"netsh wlan start hostednetwork"
Every thing is done. Now you can observe your laptop is working like a router.
Note:To check How many Devices Are connected to your router you need to enter below command in command promote.
"netsh wlan show hostednetwork"
This was the first method to make your laptop a router.

Second Method:

We are using a Software in this method to make laptop Wifi router, this method is compatible with both windows 7 and 8.The name of the software is Virtual Router.Download the software and install it.( once you downloaded it will come in zip format so extract it)

When you have done all these make sure are connected to the network you want to share and then launch VirtualRouterPlus.exe.
Remember - Run the .Exe as administrative.

Let's Create A Network.

  • In this method we are using Virtual router so it is essential to create a new network.
  • It is similar to 1st method, here SSid also means the name of the network which we are creating, you can enter what you want.
  • If you want you can enter Password, it is important to prevent others to use your internet service. 
  • Now here you need to indicate which network is to be shared and then click on start Virtual Router.
I hope you guys like the article and feel useful for you .If you have any problem in above steps feel free to comment below we ill help you out.
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How to Update Hardware Drivers in Windows 7 and Windows 8

Want to Update all your Hardware Drivers on a Single click ? Here is a Free Solution from Slimware utilities.

SLIMDRIVER , apart from windows OS updates ,hardware driver updates are also important for the smooth functioning of PC,we often think that our hardware drivers such as display,Audio&sound,Network,Motherboard,Usb are up to date but it is not the case for most of the windows users.

Well there are many other software available on net to update your hardware drivers among all of them SlimDrivers is the best,free & user friendly . It is compatible with windows xp,7,8 vista. it is just a simple 3 step process.

Step by Step process:

Step: 1

Download and install the software from cnet.com here is the download link

Step: 2

Now open the Slimdriver from windows start button and click on START SCAN the software will check the hardware components and it will search for the latest hardware drivers from the manufactures website 
step 2

Step: 3

Now the SlimDriver will list the all available hardware updates according to the hardware category now click on  download update corresponding to each driver update the Slimdriver will automatically download the update from the official site 
it is preferred to create a restore point( a dialogue box will appear) and then reboot your system after installing hardware update.


SlimDriver will be a very hand tool for those who use laptops ,where  there is  need to update WiFi,Bluetooth , Graphic , USB , webcams  drivers it is the leading software tool under update category in CNET , Brothersoft , Softonic and many other sites .It is a free tool so our recommendation is to give it a try and see the result.

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If you any doubts/problems while updating drivers comment below we will help you out and dot forget to share this article with your friends.

Top 5 Free Best Antivirus for Windows 7 PC (Download)

Antivirus i think there is no need of explanation for this word.It protects your computer from various spyware,rootkits and virus.So every one things to have best antivirus for there computer. keeping this in view we listed the top 5 best free antivirus for windows 7. Go through the list below and choose the best one suits for your PC or laptop.

                  

1.Microsoft Security Essentials:

Its is the one of best antivirus.using microsoft security essentials is one of best way to protect your computer form various malicious attacks and virus.it is absolutely free and has very user friendly interface.if you have geniune windows it automatically install update.
Some features:
  • Fast,easy to download
  • Malware detection
  • Regular updates
  • Free for download

2.Avast Free Antivirus:

Avast is one of best antivirus.it provides complete virus protection for your computer.it is free to download.
Some features:
  • virus detcion
  • identity theft
  • protect you form hackers(phising)

3.Avg free Antivirus:

Avg antivirus was really a good so\fwtaree that protect your computer from all kinds of virus.during starting days there was fale inforamtion after 3 months it wil create virus but it is absolutely false.they aging relaedt there enw version whcih is impresive and user freindly.it si free to dwonload

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4.Panda Cloud Antivirus:

Panda antivirus is come from cloud antivirus security. it is bvery useful for scaning your computer and for detction of virus.the best part of antivirus come here it runs automatically in background so you don't need to do manual scan.

5.Avira Antivir Personsal:

This is one of best anti virus.it is available for free download.it works perfectly to detect virus rootkits and spyware.

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How to Add Pattern Lock for Windows 7 and Windows 8

Are you bored with your default password system on your windows computer then this post is absolutely from you. You can enable the Pattern Locking system which is usually found on smartphones to unlock, on your windows 7 and windows 8 PC.You need not to worry about the security of your system with these pattern locking systems.


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Here we have tested two pattern locking tools on our computers and felt wonderful with the tools.

1.XUS Pattern Locking Software:

This a best tool for locking your windows 7 and windows 8 pc with the pattern locking system.This tool has many features like:
XUS-Pattern-Lock
  • You set a Alarm when there are incorrect login attempts on your computer.
  • You can select the no of points for locking your windows.
  • You can set a transparent windows or a default windows.
  • You can enable or disable the Pattern locking on the windows startup.
  • You can Turn off the Internet when locked.
  • You can backup the Pattern Lock to your local drive in the form of image file.
  • You can set a costume message on the lock screen.
  • You are advised not to forget your pattern lock. It is good and best option to add the password too to unlock the system.
  • This tool available for free trail from here.
Each license costs 20$. 
This tool is compatible with Windows XP,Windows 7 and Windows 8

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2.Eusing Maze Lock:

This tool too has all the features of the XUS Pattern locking system. This tool is available  for free. You can this tool from here this is the best alternative to the xus pc locking system.
This tool is compatible with Windows XP,Windows 7 and Windows 8.
  • You can find many other features like setting time for automatic lock and some cool features.

3.Using Windows 8 Inbuilt Picture Password:

Windows8-Piccture-password
Windows the powerful operating system form Microsoft had many best hidden features one of them is Picture password. Unlike the pattern locking system on smart phones, picture password asks for the specific area to be selected as password or pattern on the picture to unlock the system.
If you want to try the Windows 8 Picture password just enter the Picture password in the start menu, and hit on the "Change or create a picture password" then you will be able to create you own pic password on your own picture.

Windows8-Piccture-password

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How to Make Windows 7 Work Faster on PC-10 Tips

Hi friends welcome back to Alltechtricks. In this tutorial we will show you how to speed up your computer with windows 7 as OS.This article will be useful for those who use there PC's at peaks.As we know windows 7 is faster than windows vista and XP ,yet we experience slowing down of our system after sometime because many of us Install different kind of softwares on our PC and unfortunately we install software which doesn't match  to the requirements of our PC which leads to the slowing down of your system.Some times by installing antivirus,antispwares and downloading junk files or entering into malicious sites.
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1.Disable the Aero theme on windows 7:

As the aero theme interface need powerful hardware or faster computer in order to make it run smooth,so it is better to turn off the aero theme.You can do this by 
                           Right clicking>personalize>windows color.
Now UnCheck the box named "Enable transparency" and press save changes.

2.Delete unnecessary program on your pc:

As it is an habit to us that whenever we hear any information about the new software ,we try to download and install it on our system and after sometime we will not use the software and leave it on our system which leads to the mass storage of junk and it consumes space.So it is better to delete the program which are not use to you and which are not used by you. 
you can do this by going into the control panel>uninstall program or features.

3.Disabling unwanted visual effects on windows 7:

You can do this by the following the below steps:
  • Right click on the "my computer" and click "properties".
  • Now on the left side press "Advanced system settings",now a small window will pop up named "System properties".
  • In that go to the tab"Advanced",now you will see a window like this.
  • Now uncheck all by clicking on "Adjust for best performance" and check the last three as shown in the image below.
  • In order to take the effect restart the system or logo off and log on the system.

4.Disk defragment in windows 7:

All of us know that fragmentation of files slows down the system as it makes our pc to do a lot of work.In order to make it work faster, it is better to run the disk defragment.
                 start>programs>accessories>system tools>disk defragment.
Now press on analyse disk then on defragment disk.
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5.Disk cleanup in windows 7:

Disk cleanup cleans the temporary files,cleans the recycle bin and removes unnecessary files that uses space and decrease the system speed.

                      Start>programs>Accessories>system tools>disk cleanup.
Now select the drive and press okay and after some time a window will pop up showing temporary files and other files.select all and press okay.

6.Select few programs at the start up:

Running of many programs at the start up slows down your system as they required lot of space to run.you can uncheck some of the programs at start up by going into
                                            Run>CMD>msconfig.

Now uncheck the unnecessary items and click okay.Now it will ask you to restart or continue without restart.Now press restart.
Remember that use only one antivirus program do not use another antivirus as it will slow down your system.

7.Check for virus:

Many of us unknowingly enter into malicious site which results in the attack of virus to our system and decreases the speed of our system.so it is better to use a good antivirus like kaspersky, Bitdefender and anti malwares like malwarebyte etc

8.Turn off windows screen saver and wall paper on windows 7:

All the wall papers and screen saver which we use requires some memory to run so it is better not to use them in order to make your computer fast.
Right click on desktop>personalize>screen saver link   and check "none"
Now press apply and press okay.
Now click on desktop background link and Now from the location drop down menu select the solids colors and press okay. Must Check: How to open blocked websites easily

9.Disabling search indexing feature in windows 7:

Windows searching index feature eats lot of space in the background when ever you use. mostly,all the windows users do not use it,it is better to disable for better performance.
  • Right click on mu computer and click "Manage".
  • Now in that window click on the "services and Application" and on "services" which is on the left side.
  • Now from the list search for "Windows search" and right click on it and select "properties".Now you will see a windows like below.
  • Now select "disabled" option in "start up type" and press apply and okay.

10.Disable thumbnail preview feature in windows 7:

  • Open my computer.On the top most section there will option called "organize",
  • Now click on the Organize button and select "folders and search option" from the drop down list.
  • Now a window will pop up showing tabs like "General,view and search"
  • Click on view tab.
  • Now in that , under files and folder check the box named "Always show icon never thumbnails" and click okay .

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How to Install Windows 7 Using USB (Best ways)

How to Install Windows 7 From USB:

Usually all of us install operating systems on our computers via CD's or DVDs.It take too long  for the computer to transfer the files to CD or DVD.But,if you want to install operating system on the computer without any optical drive you can do it with the help of USB.There are reasons why you would choose a USB device over a DVD disc. Not only is it faster to copy data such as setup files from a USB drive, but during usage the access times are also significantly faster.Therefore,something like windows 7 can be installed faster from USB than DVD.

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Microsoft as recently provided a tool(windows 7 usb dvd tool) which make us to install windows 7 by using USB.
In this Alltechtricks will show you How to install windows 7 from USB.To do this you gonna need a minimum 4GB USB flash drive.


Steps for Making a Bootable Windows 7 USB Flash Drive:

Using Novicrop win flash: Method 1

1.To do this you gonna need Novicrop win flash(CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD IT).
2.After extracting,click on novicrop crop application and you will see this.


                           
 3.Now, click on the windows setup transfer wizard and a window will pop like this.Then click on next.

4.Now,a small window will pop out and browse for the windows 7 setup file(extracted folder) and USB drive.

5.Now,after clicking next the copying of windows files will take place and wait until it is finished.                    
                   

6.Once the process is complete, you should get the below confirmation message. At this point you can close the tool and use the USB drive to install Windows 7.


 7.That's it ,now you ready to install win 7 or any other operating system through USB.

2.Using Windows 7 USB Tool: Method 2.

The easiest way to turn a USB flash drive into a bootable Windows 7 installer is by using the tool Microsoft offers.To get started with it ,download the windows 7 usb tool from microsoft.com.The important thing about this tool is that it accepts only the ISO.files so We recommend you to  convert the windows 7 files if there are in Different DVD image format.

1.Install the windows 7 usb tool.


2.After installing it you will find an icon on the desktop.Double click on the icon.Now launching it you will find the below screen.


 3.Now, select the USB drive.


4.Now,simply choose the USB device in which you want to copy the windows files.you must have atleast 4gb to do this.now press begincopying.


 5.After,pressing begincopying the tool will start copying the files to the USb drive.The tool will prompt you to format the disk,if it detects data on the device. Once your data is backed up elsewhere, click Erase USB Device.
 6.Wait until the tool copies the files to the USB.The format will be very quick, while the copying of the files will take10-15 minutes.


Once,the copying is finished you will see the above conformation page.You can check whether the tool copied the files to the USB by simply opening the your USB and double-clicking on the setup file.

That's it friends,Now you are ready to install your operating system via anyone of this method. 
if you have any problems in installing feel free to comment below

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