Change the default location for installing apps Windows

As the size of hard drives increase, more people are using partitions to separate and store groups of files.

Windows uses the C:\Program Files directory as the default base directory into which new programs are installed. However, you can change the default installation drive and/ or directory by using a Registry update.

Go to :-

- Start > Run 

Or click Windows+R button

- Type “regedit” and press enter

- Go to this directory…

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion

 Look for the value named ProgramFilesDir. by default, this value will be C:\Program Files. Edit the value to any valid drive or folder and XP will use that new location as the default installation directory for new programs.

Solved: High disk memory and CPU usage windows operating system

 High disk, memory and cpu usage:

There are following reasons that may cause high disk usage:

1. Un-optimized disk

2. Un-necessary services running at the start up

3. Un-necessary applications running

4. Pending windows update

Solution:

1. Disk defragmentation: After a long time data stored in the disk may not be properly fragmented, which can cause high disk usage or high cpu utilization. Open disk fragmentation by navigating to Start button and typing and opening "Defragment and optimize drives"

Select all the drives one by one and analyze it.

Once analyzed, select the drives one by one and click on Optimize. 

2. Check and disable un-necessary start up services:

Un-necessary start up service may cause high disk and cpu usage.

Open task manager, under application, check for the applications that are no longer required to be started at the start up.

Select the service, right click and click on disable for the services that are not required to be started at the start up.

3. Kill processes that are not required to be running in the background

Un-necessary process may cause high disk and cpu usage.

Open task manager, under processes, check for the processes do not belong to Windows and not required to be run by system all the time. You may end the process by selecting the process (which you know that not required to be run), right click on it and end task.

3. Disable un-necessary services: To disable un-necessary services, open run prompt (Windows+R) and type services.msc and hit enter:

In the services list, look for the non-essential running status services (other then Windows services) that are not required to be run in the background. 

Right click on the service you would like to disable, click properties, under General tab, Startup type: Select Disable, click on Apply and OK

 

Make sure to restart the computer after applying any of the steps above.

4. Pending windows update:

There are pending windows updates may cause your system slow down.

Check and update the windows by following below steps

a. From the start button, search for windows update

b. Check for updates

c. Install updates and restart the system.

Older programs not compatible with Windows 7‏ or above

Not all, but some older programs may not work in Windows 7 or Windows 8 or above. Desktop applications and software written for Windows Vista should work for Windows 7 as well but some older programs might  have compatibility issues. Before installing the software/programs, we need to check whether it is compatible with the Windows version you are using.  You might encounter an error while running programs which are not compatible for Windows 7 or others:

 Now we talk about what could be reason behind old programs not working in Windows 7. Programs designed for older versions of windows like Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista are tested for compatibility with these version and are not tested for future release of Windows operating systems like Windows 7 or so, we are not sure if they are going to work for newer release of Windows. However, when a newer versions of Operating system is released, this has been taken care most of the time so that older versions should work, depending on the class (or type) of device, many hardware devices need a new Windows 7 specific driver to function properly on Microsoft's latest operating system. It also depends on your operating system architecture, for an example if you are using Windows 7 64-bit and trying to install a program which is built for 32-bit motherboard, it will error out. Also, you get some options to run your software with different compatibility modes:

Let's talk about how can try to make incompatible software work in Windows 7.  User following steps to run your program in Windows 7.

Right click on the program(exe file/setup file), click on properties, click on compatibility tab and follow the instructions below, once you make change any of these properties, try running the software:
Compatibility mode: Runs the program using settings from a previous version of Windows. Try this setting if you know the program is designed for Windows 7 version of Windows.
Reduced color mode: Uses a limited set of colors in the program. Some older programs are designed to use fewer colors.
Run in 640 × 480 screen resolution: Try this setting if the graphics for the program appear jagged or are rendered improperly.
Disable display scaling on high DPI settings: Turns off automatic resizing of programs if large font sizes are used. Try this setting if large-scale fonts are interfering with the appearance of the program.
Run this program as an administrator: Some programs require administrator privileges to run properly. If you aren't signed in to your Windows 7 PC as an administrator, this option is unavailable.
Change settings for all users: Lets you choose settings that will apply to all users on your Windows 7.

You can also try running program compatibility troubleshooter in Windows 7 as below:
Run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter: Open the Program Compatibility troubleshooter by clicking the Start button in Windows 7, and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type troubleshooter, and then click Troubleshooting. Under Programs, click Run programs made for previous versions of Windows.

Workaround: Blue screen error Windows 7

Description:
It is also called "STOP Error" or "Blue screen of death"(BSOD), windows will display a message "A problem has been detected and windows has been shutdown to prevent damage to your computer".
The error screen may show different error codes as per the issue. Windows automatically creates a “minidump” file that contains information about the crash and saves it to your disk. You can view information about these minidumps to help identify the cause of the blue screen. The error is not much helpful in investigating the issue.

Cause:
This error could cause due to following reasons:
1. Due to any hardware,software or device driver issue
2. Any recent hardware/software changes made to the system
3. Critical OS data has become corrupted
4. Windows is not able to recover from it without losing data
5. System may running out of memory

Troubleshooting:
There are following solutions could be followed in order to troubleshoot the problem:
Use System Restore: If your system recently started blue-screening, use System Restore to roll its system software back to a previous state. If this works, you’ll know that it’s likely a software problem.
Scan for Malware: This could also be due to any system critical file affected by Malware. Scan your computer for malware to ensure if any malicious software causing it to crash.
Install Updated Drivers: An incorrectly installed driver can lead to crashes. Download the latest drivers for your computer’s hardware from your computer manufacturer’s website and install them — this may fix BSODs caused by driver problems.
Boot Into Safe Mode: If your computer is blue-screening every time you turn it on, try booting into safe mode. In safe mode, Windows loads only the essential drivers. If a driver you’ve installed is causing Windows to blue screen, it shouldn’t do so in safe mode. You can work on fixing the problem from safe mode. Also, check if the system is not running out of memory or the system has enough space in its windows drive.
Run DiskCheck: Run chkdsk by going to the Safe Mode and typing "chkdsk" in command prompt in order to determine any disk errors if there is any.
Check for Hardware Problems: Blue screens can be caused by faulty hardware in your computer. Try testing your computer’s memory for errors and checking its temperature to ensure that it isn’t overheating. Also, you can check your system hardware in order to make sure if everything is plugged in correctly like hard disk, RAM etc and there are no hardware connectivity issues. Replace any faulty hardware if detected.
Reinstall Windows: Reinstalling Windows is the last option. It will remove/uninstall all your existing system software and other device drivers.

Warnings: Backup your data to an external drive in Safe Mode before restoring last known good configuration or running repair diagnostics. Do not edit the registry or the start-up programs without technical assistance or how-to.

google talk hangs in windows 7 while setting status to "show the current music track"

Google talk hangs in windows 7 when I set my status "show the current music track"
FIX:Close winamp and Google Talk!!!!
Create one empty file and name it winamp.m3u copy that file into the winamp installation directory.
Start winamp and google talk.
Start playing music and set the status of Google talk to "Show the Current MUSIC Track"
You can download the m3u file creater from the below link
http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/M3U-Creator-Download-18755.html
After installation just  press save and give the file name as winamp and place it in winamp installation folder.

How to check CPU speed

Windows Vista/Windows 10/Windows 8.1

To check the CPU speed, click Start. In the search box, enter msinfo32 .
Or press Windows+r and type msinfo32 for full computer discription.

Your computer's CPU speed will appear in the processor description. For instance, in "x86 Family 15 Model 1 Stepping 2 Genuine Intel ~1495 Mhz", the CPU speed is 1495MHz (i.e., 1.495GHz).
Windows NT, Me, 2000, or XP

To check the CPU speed, from the Start menu, select Run... , and then enter msinfo32 .

Your computer's CPU speed will appear in the processor description. For instance, in "x86 Family 15 Model 1 Stepping 2 Genuine Intel ~1495 MHz", the CPU speed is 1495MHz (i.e., 1.495GHz).

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