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M-AUDIO - Fast Track Ultra & Windows 7 Driver

Aug 18th, 2009 6:45:43 pm - Subscribe
Mood: bored
Music: Reggie & The Full Effect - L

Updated! - 10.11.09
Windows 7 64-BIT Driver for M-AUDIO Fast Track Ultra

So I decided to do some gaming today on the PC. I rarely do it...for the fact that I feel that I am ignoring my family while I proceed to frag the opposing team.

Well today I found out that on my NEW PC that my M-Audio Fast Track Ultra audio / mini is not supported by Windows 7. I mean, sure I have the RPM and I understand that Windows 7 is not released...but what the heck. Shouldn't it at least work in compatibility mode with Windows XP? Dammit, what luck.

The error message that I receive is: This device is not supported by the Windows Operating System that you are running. Typical Windows error, but that's ok I guess. Seems as though M-Audio is working hard to release the drivers soon.

M-AUDIO - Fast Track Ultra & Windows 7 Driver:
M-Audio Windows 7 Drivers Status

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How to Create Restart, Shutdown, Sleep Icons in Windows 7 & Vista Desktop

Aug 17th, 2009 12:18:37 pm - Subscribe
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Music: No music

This entry will show you How to Create Lock Restart & Shutdown Icons in Windows 7 & Vista. This process is as simple as creating a shortcut, adding a command to that shortcut, then simply adding an icon to accompany it. Let me show you how to do it with the shutdown button.

Right click the Desktop
New
Shortcut
Enter in the browse location
Shutdown.exe -s -t 00
Name the shortcut 'Shutdown'
Now right click the new shortcut
Properties
Change Icon*
Choose the Shutdown Icon
Ok

* NOTE: If you do not have a list of icons go back to step #9 and enter this in the browse section: %SystemRoot%\System32\shell32.dll

quote:

Windows 7 System Command Lines

Shutdown Command - Shutdown.exe -s -t 00

Restart Command - Shutdown.exe -r -t 00

Lock Workstation Command - Rundll32.exe User32.dll,LockWorkStation

Hibernate Workstation Command - rundll32.exe PowrProf.dll,SetSuspendState

Sleep Computer Command - rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,SetSuspendState 0,1,0

Now you can add these icons that you created to your Aero Taskbar or to your Windows 7 Quick Launch.

If you have any questions leave a comment.

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How to Enable Quick Launch in Windows 7

Aug 17th, 2009 12:07:18 pm - Subscribe
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This entry explains How to Enable Quick Launch in Windows 7. Sure the Aero Task bar is great, but if you enjoyed the Windows Quick Launch and are using Windows 7, it's no longer available. Or is it? I will show you how.

How to Enable Quick Launch in Windows 7

Right click the Task Bar
Click on New Tool
In the folder line copy
%userprofile%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch
Select the folder button
You should now have a Quick Launch Toolbar

Pretty easy huh? Leave a comment if you have any issues.

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Windows 7 Shortcut Key Tips

Aug 17th, 2009 11:51:24 am - Subscribe
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Here are a few of Window 7 Shortcut Key Tips for everyone to use and share. Using Windows 7 shortcuts can increase production and efficiency.

Windows 7 Shortcut Key Tips List

Presentation options - Win Key + P
Hide all but the active window (just like AeroShake) - Win Key + Home
Navigate through taskbar items - Win Key + T
Show desktop gadgets (bring to front) - Win Key + G
Start Mobility Center - Win Key + X
Select systray - Win Key + B
Magnify desktop - Win Key + Plus Key; reduce magnification - Win Key + Minus Key
Maximize current window - Win Key + Up; Restore/Minimize - Win Key + Down
Dock window on the desktop side: select window and Win Key + Left/Right Key
Window switch Win Key + Tab. Reverse switch order Win Key + Shift + Tab
Switch to the first window on taskbar: Win Key + 1; second window Win Key + 2; etc.
Preview desktop - Win Key + Space
Add files to Aero Task Bar - Hold down the Shift key while dragging a file to an icon on the Taskbar
Shift+right click on a file, Copy as Path
Win Key + R - Starts Run Command

I will be adding more as the days go by. If you have a Windows 7 Shortcut Key Tip. Leave a comment, thanks!

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How to Extend the Windows 7 Trial from 30 to 120 Days

Aug 17th, 2009 9:51:04 am - Subscribe
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This entry explains how to Extend the Windows 7 Trial from 30 Days to 120 Days. The process is rather easy, and will not require you to have a key for your copy of Windows 7. All you will need to do is run a command and reboot your computer. Here is how to do it.

How to Extend the Windows 7 Trial from 30 to 120 Days

Go to Start
In the Windows Search for Program Box
Search for Command
Right Click it
Run As Administrator
In the command prompt type
slmgr -rearm
Enter
Reboot the PC
Now check your day's left. By going to Start > Right click > My Computer > Properties > Scroll down to Windows Activation

Keep in mind to wait till your 29th day, then use this walkthrough on How to Extend the Windows 7 Trial from 30 to 120 Days. Should you have any questions or issues, leave a comment.

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