Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Physical memory limits for Windows 7

Maximum limits on physical memory (RAM) that Windows 7 can address vary depending on both the Windows version and between 32-bit and 64-bit versions....

Version Limit in 32-bit Windows
Windows 7 Ultimate           -    4 GB
Windows 7 Enterprise        -    4 GB
Windows 7 Professional     -    4 GB
Windows 7 Home Premium -   4 GB
Windows 7 Home Basic     -    4 GB
Windows 7 Starter             -    2 GB


Limit in 64-bit Windows
Windows 7 Ultimate           -    192 GB
Windows 7 Enterprise        -    192 GB
Windows 7 Professional     -    192 GB
Windows 7 Home Premium -   16 GB
Windows 7 Home Basic     -    8 GB
Windows 7 Starter             -    N/A

Hardware requirement for win7

Hello....this post we'll look about the minimum requirement to install windows 7 in your PC or laptop especially to people still use old laptop...

Minimum hardware requirements for Windows 7


32-bit                                

Processor :  1 GHz x86 processor          

Memory (RAM) :  1 GB  

Graphics Card : DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM driver model 1.0
                                      (Not absolutely necessary; only required for Aero)

HDD free space  : 16 GB of free disk space  

Optical drive  :  DVD drive (only to install from DVD/CD Media)


64-bit


Processor : 1 GHz x86-64 processor

Memory (RAM) : 2 GB

Graphics Card : DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM driver model 1.0
                                      (Not absolutely necessary; only required for Aero)

HDD free space : 20 GB of free disk space

Optical drive :  DVD drive (only to install from DVD/CD Media)


p/s : please be inform about the spec of your PC or laptop before wanna use windows7...if not,it waste your time and maybe you must ready to throw it away..haha

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Shortcut Keys Windows 7

General hotkeys

Windows key + Up arrow Maximizes the current windows
Windows key + Down arrow Restore or minimize the current window
Windows key + Left arrow Snap the current window to the left half of your screen
Windows key + Right arrow Snap the current window to the right half of your screen
Windows key + Shift + Left arrow Moves the current windows to the left screen, when running dual monitors
Windows key + Shift + Right arrow Moves the current windows to the right screen, when running dual monitors
Windows key + Home Minimises or Restores all but the current window
Windows key + T Focuses on the taskbar, you can then use the arrow keys and enter to select
Pressing it again will cycle through items.
Windows key + Shift + T cycles backwards
Windows key + Tab Cycle through your open applications in 3D
Alt + Tab Cycle through your open applications in 2D
Windows key + Space bar (hold keys) Peek at the desktop
Windows key + D Show the desktop
Windows key + M Minimize the current windows
Windows key + G Bring your gadgets to the top of your applications
Windows key + P Presentation and external display options
Windows key + U Open Ease of Access center
Windows key + X Mobility Center enabling quick access to features like wi-fi
Windows key + [a number key 1-5] Launches the program from the task bar corresponding to that number key
e.g. Windows key + 1 Launches the first application on the task bar
Windows key + + Zoom in
Windows key + - Zoom out
Windows key + L Lock your PC back to the login screen

Resource from : http://www.microsoft.com/nz/digitallife/basics/windows-7-shortcut-keys.mspx