Seven Cool Tools in Windows 7

Seven Cool Tools in Windows 7

Jayesh Limaye, Oct 30, 2009 1115 hrs IST

New tools in the new OS

Windows 7 comes with some cool tools bundled along, that let you do things in a better way. Here is a list.

Problem Steps Recorder

This is a very important and probably a lifesaving feature of Windows 7. This feature lets you record a particular problem you are experiencing with your PC, so you can send it to someone who may be better equipped to solve the problem. All you need to do is open the Problem Steps Recorder (PSR), click "Record", after which a screenshot is taken with every mouse click. You can also add comments if required. A properly formatted HTML document with all the screenshots in steps and comments is created and placed inside a ZIP archive on the desktop to be attached and emailed to an expert. The PSR can be started by entering psr.exe in the Start menu Search box or at the command prompt.

Credential Manager

Credential Manager is a new feature in Windows 7 and is similar to Vista's password management feature in User Accounts applet. This tool lets you manage Windows credentials for various computers you sign into, as well as certificate-based credentials and other generic credentials for email accounts, web accounts, etc. All these are stored in the Windows Vault by default. Credential Manager also lets you backup and restore the Vault. You can backup your credentials to a USB Flash drive so that you can restore it in case of a hardware failure.

System Repair Disc

System Repair Disc is an invaluable tool that can be a lifesaver in case your system fails to boot into Windows. Using this tool, you can create a System Repair Disc that can be used to revive your computer. To open this tool, click Start and type System Repair in the Search Box. Click on 'Create A System Repair Disc', which will open the dialog box where you can select the burner installed in your system and click Create disc. To revive your system in the failed state, you need to put this disc into the drive and boot it from this disc. You will get a list of system recovery options, which include: Startup repair, System restore, System image recovery, Windows memory diagnostic and Command prompt.

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(5) Comments

Raymonds

,Riyadh, on Oct 31, 2009 09:19 AM

Great copy and paste article,I had already gone through the same review ,at least show the courtesy to mention the source of this review.

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Jayesh

,Tech Lab, on Nov 01, 2009 03:25 PM

Hi Raymonds! Kndly mail the evidence of your allegations to editor@techtree.com and also post it here. If there is none, it would be advisable for you to refrain from such baseless rants in the future.

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Paul

,New England, on Nov 08, 2009 09:14 PM

Yeah , I second that .... this reviewer does not have the decency to acknowledge the sources. I have read this review on engadget .....

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apple

,apple, on Oct 30, 2009 07:09 PM

is this even worth mentioning? it should have been part of an os. microsoft sucks and u suck.

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Microsoft

,Microsoft, on Nov 01, 2009 01:39 PM

it is a part of os..dumbass