It is commonly said that, you will be able to run Windows 7 if you’ve used Windows Vista on your PC. But if you are not sure whether your PC needs requirements for Windows 7, Microsoft comes at your rescue with a utility called Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

Windows 7 is coming early next year. Currently in Beta, this next Microsoft Operating System has created a hype around. IT Professionals have to look out for this OS in coming days. So, if you want to get the skill and knowledge to be expert in Windows 7, Microsoft has something to offer to you. Windows 7 Learning Portal, where guys at Microsoft will be sharing  training, books, and certifications to help you get an edge.

Ever since the Windows 7 Beta build 7000 has been introduced, moders are in constant rampage to customize and enhance the desktop experience 7 provides. One such guy, Rafael from WithinWinodws has come out with the hack which allows users to change the logon screen of Windows 7. Introduced here is a small utility to automate that process.

If you have been using Windows 7 Beta, you might be facing some applications incompatibility with the new OS. However, by applying little tweaks, you can overcome these problems. Here is a solution to one of such issues, playing Flash files(SWF and FLV) on Windows 7 Beta.

We have earlier blogged about freeing up disk space in Windows XP. In addition to steps listed there, there is one more tweak that you can apply to claim some more disk space. It is about deleting files and folders created by OS during Windows update. Since these files are hidden by default, it might not catch user’s attention. So, here is a simple utility called Windows XP Update Remover that can search and remove those files for you.

Do you felt Windows Media Player and Windows Media Center adds clutter to your already rummaged Start Menu? Or do you want to remove them from your system? If Yes, Windows 7 RC will surely impress you. It is all set to add more options to “Turn Features On or Off” function. List of options include Windows Media Player, Windows Media Center, Windows Search and even Internet Explorer 8.

Windows 7 boasts of enhancements over Windows XP and Vista. There are many features revised and some of them designed to better user’s experience with Windows. One such feature in 7 is AeroPeek, a little enhancement over “Show Desktop” facility of earlier Windows versions. You can now get similar functionality in your XP or Vista with this little application.