Windows 7 With Service Pack 1 Direct Download Links [Official DigitalRiver]

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Microsoft released Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) in February 2011. Now, Microsoft has made available Windows 7 ISO images integrated with SP1.

Earlier, we have provided official DigitalRiver direct download links of Windows 7. But, you had to download and run Service Pack 1 separately (or through Windows Updates) to update your Windows 7. If you want to slipstream SP1 into Windows 7 installation DVD, so that when you reinstall Windows 7, you don’t need to again download SP1 separately, you can now stop searching. You can now download Official Windows 7 SP1 integrated ISO images directly from Digital River Servers, who are the official partners of Microsoft for distributing Windows 7.

Downloading the files from Digital River is absolutely legal and free as Microsoft uses them as an official download channel. However, without obtaining a legally obtained product key, you will be able to run Windows 7 installation for 30 days. After 30 days, Windows 7 needs to be activated, or the evaluation grace period be reset. If you already own a key, you can activate the ISO you will download from Digital River. [Read more...]

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Windows 7 Ultimate License and Webucator Online Training Winners Announced

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We hosted two of the most anticipated giveaway for our readers. The first one, Windows 7 Ultimate License: Be Genuine giveaway, with WinSpark Networks collaboration and the second one, Online Microsoft Office Training by Webucator giveaway. Today, we will announce the winner of both the giveaways through this post.

Let us first announce the lucky winner of Windows 7 Ultimate license. But before announcing the name of the lucky reader, we would like to first thank everyone who participated in this giveaway. Everyone did a great job by sharing about this giveaway through various channels to their friends and loved ones. We received 100+ entries and everyone participated with great enthusiasm.

Believe us, we really had tough job in collecting the shares, verifying the entries and awarding the points. But we loved the job and we do liked everyone’s answer to the question “Which Windows 7 feature you loved the most?” [Read more...]

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BDlot DVD Clone Ultimate [Unlimited Giveaway for Everyone]

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My Technology Guide readers will love this giveaway as they have to do nothing to win this! Thanks to LotSoft, the developers of the application, we were able to get unlimited licenses for the BDlot DVD Clone Ultimate. The application is a DVD clone software which can also backup and rip DVD’s. We will talk about the giveaway at the end of this article, but first, lets see how good is BDlot DVD Clone Ultimate.

Now, coming to the user interface, when you start the application, you will notice big buttons to do a full DVD disc backup or a DVD title backup at the top. When you click on those buttons, the program automatically changes the options that are available for the task. After inserting a DVD, it fills up information about the DVD, including cover art, name, studio, director and performers automatically. [Read more...]

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Win a Windows 7 Ultimate License and Be Genuine [Exclusive Giveaway Expired]

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Two years back on June 14th, 2009, we posted our very first welcome message here. We officially started our journey as a technology website, with our commitment to bring the most benefits for our readers, subscribers, fans, followers, sponsors and everyone involved on July 1st, 2009.

Since, then almost two years have passed and we have enjoyed every single moment of being with you all. As we are getting ready to start another new term of My Technology Guide, we bring to you the most anticipated giveaway of all times in the history of My Technology Guide. And on this auspicious time, what more can we think of giving away except a genuine license of Windows 7 Ultimate to one of our most valued and loyal reader.

With WinSpark Networks collaboration, we bring to you all, Windows 7 Ultimate License and Be Genuine Giveaway. Through this giveaway, you can win yourself a genuine license of Windows 7 Ultimate edition. [Read more...]

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Win Windows 7 Ultimate Edition Copy From Microsoft [Contest Expired]

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Microsoft is giving away a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate to the ten (10) “Best Windows Story” from IT Professionals. Stories can be related to how Windows 7 saved your company money, solving your application compatibility issues, deployment, management of your installations, and virtually anything else.

The more compelling your story, the better chance you have to win.

To enter in this contest, send an email to [email protected]. Emails must include your story as an attachment (in .doc or .docx format), must be written and submitted in English and your contact information including first/last name, business, and email address. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Contests, Giveaway, News and Updates, Windows, Windows 7

Ultimate shell: Commands List to Access Special Folders in Windows 7, Vista, XP

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In Windows, you can use the shell: command to quickly open any special folder directly from the Start Menu, Search menu or the Run dialog box.

Suppose, if you want to launch the Documents folder of your user profile, you’ve to type shell:Personal. In Windows 7, if you want to get access to Libraries, you’ve to type shell:Libraries.

There are many shell: commands available in Windows. These shell: commands are very useful if you want to quickly access or open special folders in Windows. If you want to have all the shell: commands list, for quick reference, we have compiled the list of ultimate complete shell: commands available for Windows 7, Vista and Windows XP.

You may be also interested in Beyond Windows 7 “GodMode” — 94 More Secret Windows Shortcuts Unveiled and 140+ Useful Windows Keyboard Shortcuts. [Read more...]

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How To Install & Use Windows XP Mode in Windows 7

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xpmodeWindows XP Mode is freely available for Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate and Enterprise users. It allows you to run legacy applications inside a Windows XP virtual machine running in the background. Windows XP Mode was primarily designed to help businesses move from Windows XP to Windows 7. Almost all programs that are compatible with Windows Vista and a majority of Windows XP programs, run well in Windows 7. But, if a program doesn’t run properly even after trying the Program Compatibility troubleshooter, you can run the program in Windows XP Mode.

Windows XP Mode runs in a separate window on the Windows 7 desktop, much like a program, except it’s a fully functional version of Windows XP. When you install a program in Windows XP Mode, the program appears in both the Windows XP Mode list of programs and in the Windows 7 list of programs, so you can open the program directly from Windows 7. Do note that it isn’t optimized for graphic-intensive programs such as 3D games or for programs with hardware requirements such as TV tuners. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Productivity/ Organization, Tips and Tricks, Windows, Windows 7

The 40 Must Have Tools for your System Admin Toolkit

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This article is a compilation of the 40 must have tools for any system administrator or power users. These tools are all freeware and comes very handy in those nightmarish situations to save our lives!

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