Get rid of annoying file grouping in a Windows 7 folder view

Posted on: Saturday, 2012.07.07 by J.D. H. in in computer tips,

If you have a folder that shows groupings of files and you want to get rid of the groupings, here’s how: Go to the folder in question Find a blank area in the file listings and Right Click in the empty space Select the Group By option and select None. (see screenshot below) Voila, you’re [...]

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Disable Java Auto Updater on Windows 7 stop pop-up [SOLVED]

Posted on: Monday, 2012.06.18 by J.D. H. in in computer tips, Work,

Question from FrankT:  I have a nice Windows 7 computer that runs great EXCEPT it has a super annoying “Java Auto Updater” popup that occurs every day! I go into the Java Control Panel and uncheck the auto updates box but it always ends up being checked again next time I check I am wondering [...]

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HOW TO do a (relatively) clean install using Windows 7 Upgrade DVD

Posted on: Saturday, 2011.04.23 by J.D. H. in in Ask J.D., computer tips,

In the past it seemed like you could do a straight-up clean Windows 7 install using an upgrade DVD on a new PC. Last night we tried a clean install on my buddy’s new PC, using just such a Win7 x64 “Family Pack” upgrade DVD, and everything installed just fine (selecting “custom install” instead of [...]

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