Microsoft is ready with its latest windows 8 Operating system to be launched next year. Its release could be a threat to iOS and Android controlled by Apple and Google respectively. Let us look in what ways:

10 Reasons why Microsoft Windows 8 may threatens iOS and Android

1. Window is a huge force: Billions of computers have installed windows as their OS. This is one major threatening factor for iOS and Android.

2. Great connection with enterprise users: For all the decision maker enterprises, Microsoft windows 8 could be something that would work best.

3. Microsoft may be jumping at right time towards tablets: Microsoft has learnt from the mistakes made in Windows 7.  It is never too late to bring best technology in market. Here is window 8.

4. Windows 8 Supported by several vendors: More vendors are supporting windows 8 and not the former windows 7 version. This is going to boost market for Windows 8.

5. Looking in to Motorola Mobility Acquisition: Google has recently acquired Motorola mobility. Looking at this aspect they might even get to Microsoft and windows 8 too.

6. Microsoft would spend more cash: Microsoft want its tablet to grow as much in market as it can. It can certainly write more checks in research and development. It can do anything that would be coming in its way to make it big with Windows 8.

7. Windows 8 looks much robust: There are little details obtained about the look of windows 8. It is expected that it would be best for any end users and consumers with its robust look and features.

8. Windows 7 did not hit market, No worries: To believe, Microsoft windows 8 has much better and robust platform which is incomparable. If you compare the pass few versions like Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 then you can imagine the level of improvement.

9. Microsoft involved in hardware game: If Microsoft enters the tablet development market, it could be bigger threat to Android and iOS as that could be delivering best hardware.

10. Much consolidated OS market: As far as OS consolidated market is to be seen, iOS and Android should worry only about windows 8.

It is just to wait and watch the situation for which of these three is going to be the winner. Looking at present scenario, windows 8 is going to impose threats to already established iOS and Android in market.

Official Microsoft Windows 8 details can be found here: Microsoft Windows 8

Useful Links

Windows 8 Developer Preview guide

Windows Developer Preview English, 32-bit (x86) (Size: 2.8 GB)

Windows Developer Preview English, 64-bit (x64) (Size: 3.6 GB)

File Repair is an application that repairs files of pretty much any extension and format on Windows machine. The applications supports many formats including: .doc, .docx, .docm, .rtf, .xls, .xla, .xlsx, .zip, .rar, .avi, .mp4, .mov, .flv, .wmv, .asf, .mpg, .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, .tiff, .bmp, .png, .pdf, .mdb, .mde, .accdb, .accde, .ppt, .pps, .pptx, .mp3, and .wav.

Additionally, this application works seamlessly with the following versions of Windows like Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. Therefore, if you are running any of these versions of Windows then this application is for you. It will help you with files that become corrupt or unrecognizable because of unexpected power failure, network interruption, virus or application error.

It fixes issues related to unrecognizable file formats, inaccessibility of files, inability to read files, and issues with opening files based on their filename. Additionally, it also helps with out of memory issues and low system resources errors.

To use this application, complete the following steps:

1. Download the tool from developer’s website, and install it in your machine.
   This will help you select the corrupt file by clicking on the radio button.
2. Select the file that you want to repair.
3. Click Start Repair.

This will start the repair process and the program’s interface will display the log generated while the repair process is underway.

As a normal computer user many times you install free tools and software on your PC and occasionally (may be many times) registry of OS gets corrupted or some values may be changed. This unexpected change in registry value results in system failure (not every-time). To avoid this problem you need a third-party tool which allows you to save your PC from any failure and in this post I’m sharing a new tool called RefreshPC.

RefreshPC is a nice and freeware tool for Windows which offers users to reset Windows registry and services to default values. So, in case you are having any issues with registry you can solve it pretty easily without taking so much pain by using this tool. One thing I like about this tool is that it also cleans up Windows temporary folder as well as prefetch files.

Like other tools, this tool has a clean and easy to use interface and when you run this tool for first time, it asks you to create a system restore point. As soon as you create system restore point all you have to do is too click on “Refresh my Windows 7 settings” button and this tool will work in 4 steps & informs you about everything what has been reset by this tool. Now to make changes in your PC you have to reboot it and from now onwards your PC does have any issues related with registry.

RefreshPC will do the following things:

• Reduce errors in the Event Viewer

• Fix service misconfigurations that may be causing problems including slow boots.

• Clean your temporary folders.

• Reset key registry entries back to their default values.

This tool works on any version of Windows OS like Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 (64bit and 32bit versions). If you are using any other tool then let us know via comments!

Download Link for RefreshPC

Mike Halsey is a Microsoft MVP who has authored a book called Windows 7 Power Users Guide, that is useful for Windows 7 users. Mike is also the author of the Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out from Microsoft press. His latest ebook on Windows, the Windows 7 Power Users Guide, is now available free and can be downloaded from the following websites: it can be downloaded from the online book store or directly from the author’s website.

The 16 chapter ebook has 174 pages worth information on Windows 7; this book has already received over half a million hits. The book provides information starting from installation to how to use the different features to that the Windows 7 has to offer. It also provides information on gaming and other fun stuff that you can do with it.

It provides tips to ensure that you as a user can do to ensure that the system runs effectively, quickly, and smoothly.  It also provides tips on usage and information on how to backup and ensure that the data is protected. If you have upgraded to Windows 7, and you use your system to email, browse, or just about anything, this book would surely be of help to you.

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Protecting PC from virus, Trojans and other malware is the first thing we have to take care of and by default system files are always in protected mode to prevent programs from editing them without messing up with Windows Installation. Sometimes we need third-party applications to control system files. System Files Lister is freeware tool which checks system files using System File Checker mechanism and it is used within Windows File Protection (WFP) feature in Windows.This feature allows you to protect system files which is being accidentally modified by third-party applications.

One of the best thing i like about this tool is that if it finds that a protected file has been modified or overwritten then it retrives the correct version of the file from cache folder (%Systemroot%\System32\Dllcache) or from Windows installation source files and completely replaces that file from original one.

First you have to download this tool and after downloading this tool, run it and it will automatically lists all files by using System File Checker mechanism. Now you can select any file and check its protection status. Isn’t a such a great tool? Do you find this tool useful? If yes, then why not share it with your friends also.

Download Link For System Files Lister

As a blogger many times you need to embed screen-shots into blog post and for this you need a screen capture tool. If we talk about screen capture tools, as far as I know none of them is free and in this post I’m sharing a new & free application which not only offer you to capture screen but also offers you to edit captured screen. The name of that tool is PicPick and it is a free tool which offers many features like screen capture, helps you to make interactive image tutorials, built-in color picker, magnifier, efficient instant image editor, pixel ruler and protractor.

All these features make this an awesome tool as compared to other paid tools and it can also be used for various desktop works. Thinking of giving it a try, then download it now and share your feedback in comment section with us.

Download PicPick

As a Windows user many times you use Control Panel because it is one of the most essential feature which comes with tools to manage Windows OS. Using features in Control Panel is not very easy because you have to click on control panel items to view and customize your PC. There is tool called Control Panel For Windows 7 and Vista, which offers you to access commonly used features from your desktop and in single click you can open any function from desktop gadget.

This tool offers direct access to following functions:

• Registry Editor
• System Configuration
• Disk Management
• Device Manager
• Services
• Administrative Tools
• System Restore
• Network Connections
• Programs and Features
• Windows Features
• Backup and Restore
• Devices and Printers
• Performance Monitor
• System Information
• Control Panel
• CMD Prompt
• Run
• Computer Management
• ODBC Data Source Administrator
• Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
• Power Shell
• Power Shell ISE

Do you find this useful, then why not download it.

Download Link for Control Panel

As a windows user, many times you change your desktop wallpaper and customizing windows 7 wallpaper is a great fun. There is a freeware app called Pulse which offer you to change your wallpaper automatically. One of the great thing I like about this freeware is that it offers you to download wallpapers using given keyword.

At present this tool uses rewalls.com to download wallpapers and already there are thousands of beautiful wallpapers with different resolutions. All you need is to specify the keyword for wallpapers and Pulse automatically choose wallpapers according to your screen resolution. One of the advantage of using this tool is that, it automatically delete old pictures which are downloaded by this app.

Download Link for Pulse

Already there are lots of image converters available online and some of them available as free download. Recently, I came across a new tool “Smith Image Converter”, this tool is free and easily convert images from one format to another format in single click. This is a simple and easy to use tool.

It is an open source tool and support batch conversion. This tool support conversion among JPEG, PNG and BMP format. You can add multiple photos or add a directory as a whole. The advanced settings offer you to set size and width with the functionality to rename output files. You can also compress images by using this tool and one of the best thing I like about this tool is that it does not require any installation.

Do you find this tool useful, then why not give it a try and share your feedback in comment section with us.

Download Link for Smith Image Converter

Windows OS are easy to use and even a user who do not have any knowledge of computers, do not find any problem in using Windows OS. Some users find problem with taskbar but not able to solve this problem. In this post we’re sharing Taskbar Hider, it is a free tool for Windows which offer user to hide taskbar in no time.

Although Windows 7 provide you a option to hide taskbar but this free tool offer instant way to hide taskbar. You can also hide taskbar from start button. This application works with Windows 7 and Windows Vista. One of the good thing about this is that, it is an portable application and do not require any installation.

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Microsoft joined hands with Miyowa in order to develop its official Windows Live Messenger App for Android Platform and planning to launch it soon. Microsoft handle all mobile versions of Windows Live messenger and develop app that will be free, ad-supported and compatible with 1.6 and higher versions of Android.

The app also feature push notification and it misses features like multi-tasking (i.e., file transfer) or integration with Windows Live SkyDrive.

Windows 8 is the new OS from Microsoft and in this post we are sharing rumored screenshot of Windows 8 App Store. This leaked screenshot was first discovered on waybeta which completely shows Windows App Store has existence and this new feature works in Windows 8.
In our previous posts we have already covered Leaked Screenshot of Windows 8, Leaked screenshot of Windows 8 login screen, Windows 8 skin pack for Windows 7, Windows 8 modern reader and here is Windows 8 App store.

Leaked Screen Shot Of Windows 8 App Store

Thoughts around the world on Windows 8 App Store

Slashgear states that:

Screen shots have leaked of the Windows App Store that will apparently be part of Windows 8. Exactly when Windows 8 and the app store will land is an unknown. It is also unknown if the store will be for Windows 8 only or if it will support older versions of the OS.

Zack Whittaker from ZDNET says

Since Apple released the Mac App Store, Microsoft has been fighting to get the application store ready for users in time

cnbeta also states that:

Alleged application of internal testing and modification of the mall has been completed now, will soon release the beta, when the majority of developers are free to hit the shelves in his carefully crafted high-quality applications, and users through the application of any shopping easy and fast to buy and the need to install their own applications software. So you can say, Windows application published both for the mall developers are still the majority of ordinary users who are no doubt big news.

We don’t have any firm confirmation about this rumor. May you can share your views in comment section and let us know what you would like to see more in Windows App Store?

We have already shared leaked Windows 8 screenshot and Windows 8 login screen. Now in this post we are sharing Windows 8 Skin Pack for Windows 7. This skin pack is a collection of various packs including wallpapers, themes, etc.

This skin pack supports Windows 7 SP1, X86 (32 Bit) and X64 (64 Bit) and all language versions. You can find more details and download link here

QuickSync helps you synchronize data on a Windows system. It is an application that is available in your system tray after being downloaded and installed. It is a simple and user-friendly application that allows you to synchronize date using an easy interface. It uses smart name detection that recognizes missing and moved folders and files. This minimizes the possibility of conflicts between the synced folders and files.

You can, additionally, ensure that the synchronization happens automatically. The options are simple to use and configure. It will ensure that the synchronization between the folders will be automated and will not need too much follow-up or monitoring. Alternately, if you don’t want to set any automated sync options and just want to let it just sync once or as and when you want to, that too is possible.

After installing the application, complete the following:

1. Launch the application from the system tray.
   This displays the QuickSync main window.
2. Drag and drop folders on its main window.

This creates a source.

1. Select the destination location that you want to synchronize the folder with.
2. Start synchronization.
3. This automatically synchronizes the folders and the files within the folder.

QuickSync is a free application that can be used in the following version of Windows:

• Windows 7
• Windows Vista
• Windows XP

Ping has been used to verify the status of the servers and their corresponding response time. However, there are many servers within a network and this makes it difficult for network administrators to track and record all the servers and computers concurrently. In such times is when applications like WinPing become extremely relevant. WinPing, a portable application, pigs specified websites and provides graphical representations of the response time of all the servers over a period of time.

Using WinPing, you can configure ping loops to ensure that the web servers are monitored and checked consistently. This enables administrators to monitor and fix any server down issues. Additionally, it has the Auto-Save option that automatically saves multiple lines of older ping information; as you review and analyse the current ping status of the different servers.

After downloading and installing the application, you can simply add the website host name or the IP address and click Ping. The application automatically pings the site or address at regular intervals and saves the ping details. Additionally, you can configure innumerable number of ping loops from the Options window. You can also set the order you want to check the websites or address in and add concurrent pings. This application works with Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.