Windows fixes thread

[bone]

http://download.cnet.com/PC-Decrapifier/3000-2096_4-10636481.html?tag=mncol;1

awesome program if you have to install new pcs regulary!
click a checkbox for all crap hp preinstalls, click next, and it's all gone!!!

 

[bone]

How to Add ?Desktop Background File Location? Option to Desktop Right-Click Menu in Windows 7

very useful if you use the slideshow-background

 

[tuscan12]

Removing that annoying HomeGroup icon that magically appeared on your desktop.
Applies to Windows 7 and 8

Right click desktop personalize
Click change desktop icons
Enable Network icon and click apply (HomeGroup icon changes to Network icon)
Disable Network icon and click apply (Network icon disappears from the desktop)

 

[NecroJoe]

I've been reinstalling windows, and it's been here for 6 hours, at this exact location on the status bar.

Is this ok?

 

[NecroJoe]

False alarm. It just finished. What timing!