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An operating system developed by Microsoft. Please only use this tag if the question is specific to this version of Windows.

Released in October 2009, Windows 7 was Microsoft's desktop operating system until 2012. Intended to be an incremental upgrade to the Windows line, Windows 7 is compatible with applications and hardware with which Windows Vista is already compatible. Features include multi-touch support, a redesigned Windows Shell with a new taskbar (referred to as the Superbar), a home networking system called HomeGroup, and performance improvements.

Questions and answers asked of Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 often apply to all three.

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How do I take screenshots of fullscreen games on a Windows 7 PC?

I want to take screenshots during gameplay. This is on a PC with Windows 7. I don't want to use Fraps because my PC sucks and can barely run the game. What are my options? I would prefer something like the OS X screen capture with Command + Shift +…
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How can I run games full-screen on a widescreen laptop?

I am using a Dell Vostro 1015, and when I play games in full-screen mode, the display runs an 800x600 resolution. The rest of the screen is blacked-out. My laptop is a wide screen, but games display only in the center of the screen at 800x600…
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How to take screenshots of the old games

As the title says. Right now I'm struggling to take a screenshot in Hexen II (this one uses DirectX 3) and Wizardry 8. I tried using RivaTuner Statistic Server (built-in MSI AfterBurner), Fraps, Bandicam, and even regular PrtScr key (print screen…
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Running multiple instance of an online game

My problem is I want to run two instances of an application. I have tried Sandboxie, which Google has given me, but it failed on my part. The application is an online game. Can anyone please help?. I'm running Windows 7 and the game can be found at…
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How can I record a fullscreen game?

Possible Duplicate: How can I record demos of my gameplay? I've been playing Portal 2 on PC, and apparently I can only play it on fullscreen. I use Camtasia, and I wanted to record something, but all I get is a black screen (but the audio is…
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Can play games on safe mode?

Can i play AAA title games on the safe mode in windows 7 32 bit? like GTA 5, Call of Duty kind of games ?
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Windows 7, Boot Session just for gaming?

i was wondering if somebody did this setting? a way to boot your windows session like Safe mode, but Networking and Hardware acceleration enabled, and in this way had a session just for gaming without any other app opened
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