shyam asked:


The Direct Access feature in Windows 7 allows an automatic access to a Virtual Private Network (VPN), once the system detects internet connectivity. This removes the overhead of having to explicitly connect to a VPN each time you want to access the specific domain. Based on Windows 2008 R2 capabilities and the internet protocols IPSec and IPV6, a bi-directional connection between remote client and the corporate network is established, enabling you to remain connected to your work platform and applications, and receive updates in real time.

There are other enhancements which facilitate management of the existing biometric security, apart from additional options for system backup and restore, which now include an expanded list of programs and time frames to choose from. Support for Wi-Fi too has been ramped up.

Basic security features from Windows Vista vis-a-vis Application integrity, Service execution, Kernel patch protection as well as the Address space randomization and Data execution prevention are active in this version of Windows too.

Microsoft has also introduced the Windows 7 Filtering Platform (WFP), using which third-party programs can make the most of existing windows firewall settings for their functioning, and also work in cohesion to protect the system.

In Windows 7 you can access the Windows firewall feature from the Control Panel instead of the Network Sharing Center.

Contrary to a few reports, Windows 7 does not have built-in Antivirus software. However, the re-vamped Firewall feature and the Windows Defender Utility provide basic security and malware detection/clean up facilities. Free Antivirus solutions from AVG , Avast, Avira, Comodo, and Bit defender have been in use with earlier version of Windows. You could check out if these offer support for Windows 7 too.

Trial versions of Windows 7 compliant antivirus software from a few other ISVs such as Norton, Panda, Trendmicro are also available.

Microsoft’s very own Security Essentials suite, though still very much in the beta state, has been tagged as ready for Windows 7.

More more information and resources visit: www.windows7-problem.com

james burns asked:


If you are one of those curious minds who have just bought the new Operating system Windows 7, you must read on this article on how to get started. The article describes a few useful things that a user must perform as he begins with the new Windows7. Three easy steps are given which will help you in future usage. There is no need to waste your valuable time in tweaking and turning the OS. Simply follow the steps given below.

Step 1: Tune appearance and performance

Open the Start menu and type the word “adjust”. Some pointers will appear in which you can easily adjust how Windows performs and appears. Click Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows. A Performance Options dialog box would get opened, you can make Windows 7 feel a lot faster after making a few adjustments there.

On the Visual Effects tab of the Performance Options dialog box, you have two options; you can select either of them:

•    Adjust for best appearance

•    Adjust for best performance

Effects like animation, fading, or sliding of tool tips or menus may initially seem interesting but overall they are just a waste of time. Turning them off is a good option. You get a choice for Aero Peek features, which provides you with semi-transparent borders that allow you to see through and get to know what is there behind in the background windows. You can enable or disable that feature as per your requirement and convenience. You always have the option to turn it off and can and turn them back on again as and when you wish.

Step 2: Get rid of annoying UAC

Many people found UAC as being the most irritating feature of Windows Vista. UAC prompts appear while installing an application, deleting files, changing system settings, and more. The feature continues to be a part of new Operating System Window 7 installation. But, what comes as a relief is that this feature can be easily disabled. Open the Start menu, type UAC. You will get a search result called Change User Account Control Settings. Click on that and in the resulting dialog box, check Never Notify, Click OK. You would get rid of those UAC prompts once and for all.

Using this option makes the system less secure. If you are one of those who downloads and tests a lot of software, this option is not the best option for you.

Step 3: Chuck out notifications

If you do not want notifications for upgrade, backups that need to be made, Windows update, antivirus updates, and more to be a part of your computer; Windows 7 can do it for you. You can simply turn off all types of notifications appearing in the new Operating System. Open the Start menu once again, and type action. Click the Action Center suggestion that appears; the Change Action Center Settings dialog box will appear. Select from there what all notifications you wish to get