How to Restore the Default Games
This will show you how to restore the default Windows 7 More Games, Chess Titans, FreeCell, Hearts, Internet Backgammon, Internet Checkers, Internet Spades, Mahjong Titans, Minesweep, Purple Place, Solitaire, and Spider Solitaire games in the Games folder.

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Internet Checkers: how to play
Checkers is one of the oldest and most popular board games. Now you can play against other people over the Internet.

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Internet Backgammon: how to play
Backgammon is a popular two-player board game with pieces called stones. The deceivingly simple goal? Move all your stones off the table first. Now you can play this game against other people over the Internet.

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Radio in Windows Media Center: frequently asked questions
With the right equipment, you can play FM radio in Windows Media Center. Here are answers to some common questions about playing FM radio in Windows Media Center. What do I need to play FM radio in Media Center? Why doesn't my FM radio play? Why did the FM radio stop playing unexpectedly? Why doesn't fast forward or rewind work when I'm playing FM radio? Why can't I see the option to play FM radio on the start screen? Where can I find Internet radio stations in Media Center?

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Play To
Play To, new in Windows 7, makes it easy to play music and video on other networked PCs, TVs, or stereos around the house. Just right-click the tracks you want to enjoy, or add them to your Windows Media Player 12 playlist, and select Play To-now you're a DJ.

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Tips for solving problems with Internet Explorer
If you can open Internet Explorer but can't get to sites on the Internet, or you find that web browsing is very slow, you should first make sure that you have a good connection to the Internet. Windows provides a built-in troubleshooter that can automatically find and fix some common problems with Internet Explorer.

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Disconnect from the Internet
If you have a dial-up connection to the Internet, you have to disconnect each time when you're finished using the Internet. If you have a broadband connection, you're always connected to the Internet, whether you're using the web or not. So when you close your web browser, your computer is still connected to the Internet.

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Stream your media over the Internet using Windows Media Player
You can use Windows Media Player to stream media from a home computer that stores digital media files to another computer connected to the Internet so you can access your media anywhere. Internet access to home media, or remote media streaming, frees you from having to transport large media files on your laptop or digital media player if you want to play them on the go. Remote media streaming also allows you to use a laptop with limited storage capacity to access a potentially large media collection on a desktop computer or home server.

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Why can't I connect to the Internet?
Internet connection problems are most commonly caused by disconnected cables or by routers or modems that are not operating properly. Problems: I can't connect to the Internet through a broadband Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) or cable connection; I can't connect to the Internet through a dial-up connection, or I'm being disconnected.

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Connect to the Internet
The Connect to the Internet wizard will guide you through the steps of setting up an Internet connection.

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Play a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player
In Windows Media Player, you can play audio CDs, data CDs, and data DVDs that contain music or video files (also known as media CDs). You can also play video CDs (VCDs), which are similar to DVDs, although the video quality isn't as high. If you have a DVD drive and a compatible DVD decoder installed on your computer, you can use Windows Media Player to play a DVD-Video disc-this is the type of DVD that movies are distributed on. If you encounter an error indicating that you are missing a DVD decoder, click Web Help on the error message dialog box to determine how to obtain a decoder. Watch this video to learn how to play a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player.

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Shuffle and repeat items in Windows Media Player
In Windows Media Player, items that you play appear in the list pane in Now Playing mode and in the Player Library. You can change the order in which the items play by turning on shuffle, which will make items play in a random order. You can also choose to play the items repeatedly. When you turn on repeat, all items in the list pane will play once and then begin playing again. You can also turn on both shuffle and repeat at the same time. It's not possible to shuffle or repeat DVDs. Watch this video to learn how to shuffle and repeat in Windows Media Player.

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What do I need to connect to the Internet?
You need an Internet service provider (ISP) and some hardware to connect to the Internet.

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What are the different Internet connection methods?
Here are the Internet connection options you'll see in the Connect to the Internet wizard.

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Learn about Windows games
Windows comes with a variety of games to play. There are board games, card games, multiplayer Internet games, and even games for kids. You'll find them all in the Games folder. To start playing, just open the folder and double-click a game icon.

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Play an audio or video file
You can use Windows Media Player to play digital media files that are in your Player Library, on your computer or a network folder, or on a website.

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Using the Play To feature to stream media
You can use the Play To feature to stream video, music, or picture files stored on your computer to a separate playback device on your home network. That device could be another computer, TV, or stereo connected to your network. You can use the Play To feature in Window Media Player or anywhere you store media files on your computer.

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Connecting to the Internet in Windows Media Center: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about connecting to the Internet in Windows Media Center. Why do I need an Internet connection to use Media Center? How can I confirm that I have an Internet connection in Media Center? How do I set up an Internet connection on my computer?

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What is mobile broadband?
Mobile broadband technology, also called wireless wide area network (WWAN) technology, provides wireless high-speed Internet access through portable devices. This technology is supported in this version of Windows. With mobile broadband, you can connect to the Internet from any location where there is GSM or CDMA-based cellular service available for mobile Internet connectivity. With mobile connectivity, you can maintain your Internet connection even as you move from place to place.

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Why is my Internet connection so slow?
No matter how fast your Internet connection is, there are times when things will slow down to a crawl. This article will help you sort out what kinds of things can go wrong, learn what you can do about them, and discover how to get the most from your Internet connection. Windows provides a built-in troubleshooter that can automatically find and fix some common connection problems.

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Why don't some websites display correctly in Internet Explorer?
Websites designed for earlier versions of Internet Explorer might not display correctly in the current version. Often, you can improve how a website looks in Internet Explorer by using Compatibility View. When you turn on Compatibility View, the webpage you're viewing-and other webpages within the website's domain-will be displayed as if you were using an earlier version of Internet Explorer.

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Change or choose a search provider in Internet Explorer
You can choose which provider you would like to use when you search for information on the Internet. You can change the search provider for a specific search (Internet Explorer will use that search provider until you choose another one or until you close Internet Explorer) and you can specify which search provider you prefer to use by default. When you first install Internet Explorer, you might have only one provider installed. Watch this video to learn how to change your search provider.

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Codecs: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about codecs. What is a codec? Which codecs are included with the Player? Why do I get a message that says my computer is missing a codec? How do I find a codec? What is a DVD decoder? Why can't I play a file at work that I can play at home? I installed a missing codec, but I still can't play the file. Why? How do I tell which codecs are installed on my computer? How do I tell which codec was used to compress a file and what format a file is in? Are codecs and file formats the same?

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Play a CD or DVD in Windows Media Center
In Windows Media Center, you can play audio CDs and DVD movies. You can also play data CDs and DVDs (discs that contain digital media files, such as MP3, WMV, and JPEG files). Playing CDs and DVDs in Media Center is best experienced using a Media Center remote control. Make sure that the type of Media Center remote control you use is compatible with your computer.

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Reset Internet Explorer settings
By resetting Internet Explorer settings, you return Internet Explorer to the state it was in when it was first installed on your computer. This is useful for troubleshooting problems that might be caused by settings that were changed after installation. When you delete personal settings, some webpages that rely on previously stored cookies, form data, passwords, or previously installed browser add-ons might not work correctly. Resetting Internet Explorer to its default settings does not delete your favorites, feeds, Web Slices, and a few other personalized settings. See the table below for a complete list of all settings and information about whether they are reset or maintained.

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Touch Pack: How to play Microsoft Rebound
Microsoft Rebound is a game in which you use your fingertips to move Tesla balls with an electrical field between them to try and catapult a metal game ball into your opponent's goal. Play against the computer or challenge a friend and battle it out in the electronic court for the championship of the Microsoft Rebound circuit.

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Tips for searching the Internet
The Internet contains a vast collection of information, but finding what you are looking for can be a challenge. Here are a few tips to help you search the web more effectively.

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Internet Explorer 8
Our fastest, easiest, and safest browser ever. Here's just a small taste of the smart new features in Internet Explorer 8.

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Internet Explorer at a glance
Here are some of the ways that Internet Explorer makes browsing the web easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

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Security and privacy features in Internet Explorer
What security features does Internet Explorer have? How do I find the Internet Explorer Privacy Statement? How can I keep websites and programs from changing my default search provider? How can I protect my privacy when I'm online? Why am I getting a message that reads "Your security setting level puts your computer at risk"? How do I know which settings are not at recommended levels? What is changed when I click "Fix Settings for Me" on the Information bar when my computer is at risk? How do I change my Internet Explorer security settings? How do I change my Internet Explorer privacy settings? Where can I find more information about protecting my computer and my privacy when I'm online?

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How to Troubleshoot Network and Internet Problems
In this tutorial I will show how to start the network and Internet troubleshooting wizards and how to work with them so that you understand what's wrong with your network and how to fix things.

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Using e-mail and the Internet
New to Windows 7? This video shows you what's new with e-mail and Internet Explorer 8.

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What is an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?
An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a company that provides you with access to the Internet...

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Back up your home page or home page tabs
Your home page is displayed when Internet Explorer first opens or when you click the Home button , and it can consist of either a single page or a set of pages. Saving your current collection of home page tabs as favorites lets you keep them even if you reinstall Internet Explorer, delete the home pages, or reset Internet Explorer to its default settings.

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Windows Touch and Internet Explorer: Better together
When you use a computer with multitouch capabilities running Windows 7, you'll discover many ways you can use your fingertips to control Windows. Internet Explorer 8 has some unique touch capabilities you might not know about, even if you've already used a Tablet PC or touchscreen with Windows 7. The touch-related improvements in Internet Explorer fall into two categories: making it easier to hit targets with your fingertips, and making touch feel more natural

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Play an audio or video file: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about playing audio or video files in Windows Media Player. What can I do about audio problems, such as popping, crackling, or sound that plays too fast or too slow? What can I do about video problems, such as lines appearing in the video, flickering or choppy video, and so on? Why does the Player display a visualization instead of the video (or display an error message) when I play a video file? How do I make Windows Media Player the default player for a file type? Why do I get an error when I try to play streams from certain servers? Why does Windows Media Player frequently become unresponsive or close unexpectedly? How do I prevent videos from automatically playing in full-screen mode?

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Choose which games children can play
You can use Parental Controls to control which games your children are allowed to play on your computer. You can block: All games. Specific games of your choosing. Specific games based on age ratings. Specific games based on content ratings. These four methods can be used in combination.

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Change Internet Time Server
It may happen that the server which is used for synchronizing the clock may face problems and you get inaccurate results. However you can prevent this problem by changing the clock Internet time synchronization server.

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Fix Internet Explorer 8 Tabs load slowly problem
It may happen that when you open tabs in Internet Explorer 8 you have to wait a bit for them to load or they are broken. However this problem can be solved easily by executing a command.

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Enhanced Security Configuration for Internet Explorer
As a best security practice, a server administrator should not browse Internet Web sites from the server. The administrator should only browse the Internet from a limited user account on a client work station to reduce the possibility of an attack on the server by a malicious Web site. Administrators sometimes need to use Web-based applications which require advanced functionality such as scripts or file downloads. It is a better practice to specifically enable functionality on a few Web sites rather than attempt to block functionality individually on an indefinite number of potentially malicious sites.

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