Thanks, Nivard! Some good tips there. There are several 'Business Related' programs that I run when I need to run in Administrator Mode or I don't have 'change authority'... only display. Here is more info on enabling Administrator Mode in Win 7 or 8... http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/enable-the-hidden-administrator-account-on-windows-vista/ And the many ways to "Run As Administrator.".. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/11841-run-administrator.html Just to note... there are risks to running as Administrator... Admin vs Standard user: pros and cons http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/understanding-windows-7-uac.htm Most home users run as admin since it is easier to install/uninstall/update programs, drivers, games etc. The downside of running as admin is that malware, viruses and rootkits can do more damage to your system. There is also a huge possibility that you can unintentionally damage your system due to easier access to system tools like the Windows Registry (regedit) and the system configuration (msconifg). As a standard user, your access will be limited, but you will be able to do most things except for making system wide changes, adding/removing/ updating programs. On Sat, Mar 22, 2014 at 7:44 AM, Nivard Ovington <ovington.one@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all > > Funny what you find whilst looking for other things isn't it > > Whilst I was aware of most, numbers 1, 6 & 7 were new to me > > <http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/business/community/hints-and-tips/seven-amazing-windows-7-tips-to-get-more-done?WT.srch=1&WT.mc_id=Reprise_Outbrain_Seven+Windows7+Tips> > > > > -- > Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) > > > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > Please refrain from posting commercial URLs and from discussing prices on the list. You can buy/sell for free on the Genealogical Materials lists. > > This list is for peer-to-peer support and discussion of computer problems incurred in genealogy research. Use caution when following any advice. > > :-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~:-~: > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to COMPUTERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- -------- K. Ross kr5927@gmail.com

-----Original Message----- From: computers-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:computers-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Ross Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2014 3:06 PM To: computers@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [COMPUTERS] Windows 7 tips Thanks, Nivard! Some good tips there. ....snip...... I am having to change to Windows 8 and have heard a lot of bad about it, how difficult it is. Anyone have any good tips for a newbie Windows 8 user? Any help is appreciated. Thank you. Carolyn