Over the past twenty years, the world palm tree "championship" among computer operating systems has been occupied by the Windows family from the American company Microsoft, led by Bill Gates. This system has evolved for a long time and has made its way from Windows 95 to the latest Windows 10 2015. Each version of it required the user not only certain skills to use, but also assumed the necessary knowledge on how to configure it. A properly configured operating system always works quickly and smoothly, without creating side problems for the user. If you do not configure anything, then you can encounter many difficulties that prevent the full use of a computer device.
Next, we will talk about the most common at the given time Windows 7, the configuration and maintenance of which has its own specific features. This, as well as the correct configuration of network connections and special programs for automatically changing settings, will be discussed later.
Why configure Windows 7
Buying a device and installing an operating system on it does not mean that it is ready to work, as computer configuration is still required. Windows 7 is easy to configure, the main thing is to know what to do.
What is the setup for? And it is needed so that each of its elements accurately fulfills the function assigned to it and does not produce errors in operation. For example, if you want to watch a new movie downloaded from the Internet, many users are faced with the fact that the program for watching videos cannot open this file. It also happens that you urgently need to write a document or a letter in your native language, but it is not in the list of available languages.
Right. It is not enough just to have Windows 7 installed. Setting up its basic elements is necessary and is carried out based on the future requirements of a particular user.
Basic rules for setting up the system
So, since the fact of the need to configure the system is obvious, the following steps will be:
Setting the time and date. This item is very important, because with incorrectly installed data, programs may not work correctly with Internet access. To do this, you must:
- Move the mouse pointer to the lower right corner of the screen and right-click on the clock icon, then select "Date / Time Settings" with the left mouse button.
- Then in the window that appears, click "Change date and time."
- Enter the correct data using the mouse or keyboard and click OK.
- For more precise time settings, you must click "Change time zone" and select your own - this will allow you to correctly set the time automatically in the summer and winter.
Set the keyboard language settings. This is necessary so that the desired language is in Windows 7. The configuration is as follows:
- In the lower right corner of the screen, right-click on the language icon and select "Language Settings".
- In the list of languages, check the necessary languages with check marks and remove unnecessary ones. The language of the system remains unchanged.
- Press confirmation.
- Now selected languages are available for work.
Setting up a Windows 7 user account. This item will be useful for those who wish to create a personal account with the ability to set a password and their personal system interface settings. You need to do the following:
- In the "Control Panel" select "User Accounts".
- Click add account.
- Enter a name, password and security question / answer for password recovery.
- Add a picture to the profile and apply the changes.
- Now, using the Win + L key combination, you can select a new account, log in to it and make your settings.
For users of laptops with Windows 7, it will be useful to configure the power mode of the device. Since the laptop can work on the network and on battery, it would be important to configure it to maximize battery saving and maximum performance when working on the network. The algorithm of actions is as follows:
- Go to the "Control Panel" and select "Screen" (Screen Settings).
- Further, if you are using the version of Windows 7 Home Extended and higher, then select "Personalization" on the left. If the system is lower, then we find the "Screensavers" setting item.
- In personalization, you also need to select "Screensaver".
- Next, select the underlined link "Change power settings."
- In the window we make changes to the operating modes from the mains / battery and apply the changes.
Network configuration
Setting up a Windows 7 network is simple. To do this, select "Network Control Center" in the "Control Panel" and there either select an existing connection to make the necessary changes, or create a new one with the settings of the provider or network administrator. This is a highlight for Windows 7. Configuring more complex connections is done by specialists.
Programs for automatic configuration
For easier and easier setup, there are a number of programs for making automatic changes to the system settings. They also allow you to create specific templates that can be applied based on their current system requirements. The list of products in which Windows 7 can be configured: WinTuning 7 allows you to turn off system services and create work profiles, Windows 7 Tweaker - allows you to change Explorer structure and appearance of the system, Windows 7 Manager - helps to comprehensively approach the issue of control, optimization and configuration the whole system.