Questions tagged [windows-7]
Software specifically for Windows 7. Please tag with [windows] instead unless your question involves functions specific to Windows 7.
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Windows SSHFS/SFTP mounting clients
I'm looking for a solution that lets me 'mount' a remote server via ssh or sftp protocols.
The remote directory should show up as a drive letter on Windows.
(optional) More than one simultaneous ...
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Program to save visible windows' locations and later restore the layout
I have several monitors connected to my computer. I'm looking for an application that would be able to
Save the location of all visible windows (let's call it a layout)
Permit restoration of a saved ...
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Tool to split MP4 videos
I'm looking for a tool which can split MP4 video files. I have tried Any Video Converter but find that it is unreliable and forces choices on frame size but does not always allow me to choose the ...
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Detect my hardware and install matching drivers
When I install Windows on a machine, it is always a pain to download all drivers: is there any free program that could take care of this? I found a few ones like DriverNavigator but I haven't found ...
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Web blocker for Windows, to avoid procrastination?
Can you recommend me a web blocker for Windows 7? I want it to avoid procrastination surfing for the web, but at the same time I need to block only some websites, not all and for some hours. For ...
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Login to Windows via a USB key
I am looking for a program that allows me to login to any user on my computer via a USB. This means that I also get an option to insert my USB key when I am asked to select the user normally.
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Meme blocker for Google Chrome
I am looking for a Google Chrome extension that can block meme pictures.
Examples:
It should work with Windows 7, if OS-dependent. Gratis is better.
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All in one chat client for Windows
I’m looking for an all in one chat client that supports the following protocols:
Facebook
IRC
Skype
WhatsApp
If one or two of them is missing it is okay.
It must be compatible with Windows 7 SP1 ...
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Encyclopedia that works offline (alternative to Encarta)
Encarta was abandoned in 2009 because everyone uses Wikipedia. But I need a software similar to Encarta or Britannica.
I'm installing some software on a Windows 7 laptop that belongs to a 10 years ...
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Multi-Monitor Taskbars for Windows 7
I'm looking for a program allowing Multi-Monitor Taskbars in Windows with the following features:
works Windows 7 (Windows 8 has it natively anyway)
supports at least 6 monitors
if I open a program ...
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Open Source Gantt Chart Applications
I would like an open source program to create Gantt Charts ?
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Any alternatives to NSIS, Installshield, Advanced Installer?
I've developed some nice software, and now all I need is an installer for it.
The things I need in it are in the following:
Must be free (not free trial)
No or minimal branding
Ability to add ...
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Windows 7 app launcher
Is there any App Launcher for Windows 7 in which you can place shortcuts of your favorite applications? I've got a lot of software which I would like to categorize and place them where I can easily ...
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Is there a Windows 7 program that allows images in a folder to be sorted by how visually similar they look?
I'm aware there are tons of programs that allow you to search a given folder for duplicate images and delete them, but are there any [programs/extensions/executables] that will function as an ...
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Advanced Task Manager Application for Windows 7
I am looking for a (preferably free) task manager application that is more robust than the default Task Manager that ships with Windows 7.
Functionality I am looking for:
Alter Security Levels
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