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Windows 8 Professional Edition is a theme pack for Windows Vista users eager to get some of the Windows 7 GUI elements and the branding of Windows 8. It was developed for those of you that enjoy tweaking the looks of your operating system and have some experience with fan based themes installation or system files replacement.

The pack consists of five different archives, each of them containing one or more of the application's components. Even from the very beginning you should know that getting the looks of Windows 8 on your computer is quite a handful so make sure to read all the Readme files in the archives before proceeding.

Windows 8 Professional Edition changes the theme and visual style of your operating system, the login and welcome screen, the taskbar, taskbar clock, system tray icon and quick launch, just to name a few. But in order to enjoy it's full capabilities you should first install an application that allows you to add third party Windows themes, such as UxTheme Patcher for Windows Vista.

The newly added theme provides users with a set of Windows 8 wallpapers, a new start menu and an ICONIZE taksbar created with the help of ViGlance that features a quick launch near the system tray area and the newly added pick mode which enables you to use the show desktop and switch between desktops functions.

The taskbar now resembles the one in Windows 7 and replaces the taskbar text description for the opened applications with icons. Moreover it groups similar applications in the same icon and allows you to change the place of an application or pin it to the taskbar.

The added login and welcome screens are quite similar to Windows Vista, except for the new background image and the Windows 8 text displayed under the login area. More adjustments are made to to taskbar clock which now resembles the Windows 7 clock and features a lot more functions.

If you want to go further and change the About Windows Box or the System Properties window so that they display Windows 8 as your operating system, Windows 8 Professional Edition provides you with the tools to do that as well.

Since the application tampers with a lot of system files we strongly recommend backing up your data and creating a system restore point before using it. Also, it is a lot easier to modify the system files by using the Take Ownership registry file provided by the developer in the installation pack.

System Requirements
Windows 8 Consumer Preview works great on the same hardware that powers Windows 7:

Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster

RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)

Hard disk space: 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)

Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device or higher

To use touch, you need a tablet or monitor that supports multitouch

To access Windows Store and to download and run apps, you need an active Internet connection and a screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768

To snap apps, you need a screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768

Windows 8 Consumer Preview is prerelease software that may be substantially modified before it’s commercially released. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information provided here. Some product features and functionality may require additional hardware or software.

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Windows 8 Preview - Installation Process

The next big OS from Microsoft is almost ready and we’ve been anticipating its arrival for a while now. So, the final release is still sometime away, from release but the second major preview that was expected early this year is here. MWC 2012 is almost over and Microsoft has gone ahead and opened up the gates for users to download and try out the new platform.

The first open build - the Windows 8 Developer Preview was made available for download in September 2011. The Windows 8 Consumer Preview is a more refined build and is something that should be functional till early 2013. So, let’s quickly look at how to download and install the operating system on your PC. We’ll start by first explaining how to install Windows 8 on a clean system and then, also how to upgrade your Windows 7 operating system to Windows 8 without losing too many settings.

However, before starting, we suggest you backup any important data and applications just in case.

Download Windows 8 Consumer Preview
The first step is of course, to download the operating system. Microsoft has setup a download page from where you can download a tool that will check your hardware and software to see if they’re compatible with Windows 8. If you want more information on the system requirements for Windows 8, head over to one of our news story on the official availability of the preview. The tool then downloads Windows 8 for you. You also have the option to download disc images (ISO images) and burn them on a disc and install it. There are 32-bit and 64-bit builds available on this page. Microsoft has also provided a serial key that can be used to install the operating system.

Burn a copy of Windows 8 on a DVD
Once you’ve downloaded the ISO file, burn it using a disc burning software. If you don’t have one installed, you can always use the default Windows Disc Image Burner that’s part of Windows 7, for example. If you don’t have one, you can download a copy of CDBurnerXP for free. Microsoft offers other options for installing Windows 8 off a USB stick using their USB/DVD tool. Once you’ve chosen how you want to install Windows 8, the process is pretty common and straight forward. In fact, many of the initial steps are similar to Windows 7.

In the case of a clean install, the entire hard drive or at least, one partition ought to be free. Microsoft recommends 16GB of free space if you’re installing the 32-bit version and 20GB if you opt for the 64-bit version.


Setup from an existing Windows installation
If you're doing a clean install of Windows 8, skip this. But assuming that you have Windows already installed, simply insert the burnt DVD and open Windows Explorer. If you have Autorun enabled, the installation setup should start automatically. If it doesn't, double click on the setup.exe in the DVD. The installation will ask you whether you'd like to update the installation before it begins. If you don't want to do this, you can click the Skip button.

Next, enter the product key provided by Microsoft on their download page. The next step is to choose which items from the existing Windows installation you’d like to keep. Choose one of the following and click Next. The user has the option to save Windows settings and personal documents or just personal documents. If you do not want to save anything, you have the option to do that too. The installation will then begin.

Installing using a bootable disc or USB drive
If you’re going to install Windows from a bootable disc, head into the BIOS and switch the DVD or USB drive as the first boot device. If all goes as per plan, you should be prompted to boot through the DVD or USB.

Once you enter the product key, you’re asked to choose whether to install Windows on the entire hard drive or select partition. We recommend using the custom partitioning tool and creating partitions. Select your drive, click on Drive options and choose which partitions you’d like to use for Windows.

We suggest keeping a minimum of 20GB for the 64-bit version but we would suggest making more space in case you’d like to install software on the same partition. Click on Next to start the installation. The files will then start copying to the local hard drive.

Once the files are copied, Windows will reboot and start making final preparations. It’ll then start checking all the devices connected to the system.

Post-install steps
The first step is to enter the PC name and an e-mail address for product updates. This e-mail account will be linked to your Windows account. You'll also be asked to choose some basic settings for Windows. You can choose the Express Settings method.

in the next step, you’ll be asked to enter the password, your name, country and ZIP code. Microsoft also asks for additional information such as your mobile number and an alternate e-mail address for verification reasons. This is also handy in case you lose your password. You’re required to enter at least two bits of information in this step. The last step is to enter your birth date, gender and a text box verification.

Once that’s done, you’ll be able to sign into your all new Windows 8 installation! We'll be covering a sequence of articles on Windows 8, so stay tuned.

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Top graphics cards under Rs.15,000 INR

There’s nothing quite like a good ol’ summer vacation, but sadly, all good things must come to an end. We still have about a month before schools and colleges re-open and if you’re back from your summer trip, then here’s how you can occupy yourself till then - gaming! With big titles hitting the PC this summer, you need to be well-equipped to tackle these games, if you want enjoy the experience with all the eye-candy dialed to max. Thankfully, this is easier said and done, thanks to most games being developed for consoles, which makes them running on even modest gaming PCs a sinch. While this has stifled the progress of graphics and effects on the PC a bit, the silver lining here is that even older hardware can easily handle the newer games without having you upgrade every six months. Today, we look at Tech2’s top 5 picks of graphics cards under Rs.15,000 across different price segments.

Sapphire HD 6670 1GB DDR3 - Rs.4,700
We start off with the best card under 5K and this was a bit of head scratcher, since you have two good cards from AMD here - the HD 6670 with GDDR3 memory and the older HD 5670 with GDDR5 memory. The HD 6670 has more shader units, but the GDDR5 memory on HD 5670 has more bandwidth for textures. Now since you won’t be gaming above 1600 x 900 resolution (and we recommend you don’t), we decided to go with the HD 6670, due to the newer architecture and more number of shaders. The higher bandwidth memory comes in handy at higher resolutions, but since this card won't handle games smoothly at such resolutions, it didn’t make sense going for it.

The Sapphire HD 6670 comes with 1GB of GDDR3 memory, their custom cooler, supports DX11 and doesn’t need a 6-pin PCIE power connector.

MSI R6790-PM2D1GD5/OC - Rs.8,400
We now move to the 5K - 10K price bracket, where we have two options for you to choose from, depending on how tight your budget is. Our first pick is MSI’s R6790, which is based on AMD’s HD 6790 chipset. Between this and NVidia’s GTX 550 Ti, which also retails in the same price range, we recommend the AMD card, as it’s faster. MSI has tweaked the card quite a bit and you get a nice overclock right out-of-the-box. The custom cooler should also help keep temperatures in check. With this card, you should be able to game at Full HD resolutions, but just make sure you tone down the eye-candy, especially with newer games. Also make sure you have a good 450W PSU from a reputed brand to start with.

We would also like to give a special mention to the HIS HD 6790, which also retails for the same price as the MSI, but due to the to slower clock speeds, it only needs one PCIE power connector. If you don’t feel like upgrading your PSU, then you might want to get this card instead as it also consumes a bit less power in games.


PowerColor HD 6850 1GB - Rs.9,200
Coming to our second pick in this bracket, we recommend the HD 6850 over the newer HD 7770. AMD’s new HD 7770 is based on the new Cape Verde core, which is derived from the HD 7970 and so, it has slightly better thermal and power numbers. But when it comes to real world performance, it’s either on par or sometimes slower than the older HD 6850, which makes it a bit of a disappointment. Plus, the HD 6850 is also more easily available in the market, since it’s been around for a while.

We’ve gone with PowerColor’s version of the card, since it’s the cheapest in the market and has the same specifications as the slightly more expensive offerings from Sapphire and HIS. The HD 6850 will also run comfortable on a good 450W PSU (like Corsair VX450), but we recommend you get a good 500W PSU at least for some good buffer. This is very capable card and Full HD gaming should be breeze with it.


ZOTAC GTX 560 - Rs.11,000
Coming to the 10K - 15K price bracket, the competition just gets fiercer. We once again have two picks here and the first one is the Nvidia GTX 560. It was either this or the AMD HD 6870, which is also a very good performer but between the two, we picked the Nvidia card for its slight edge in performance. We’ve gone with ZOTAC’s offering here, since it’s one of the cheapest in the market and plus, you get 5 years extended warranty.

MSI N560GTX-Ti M2D1GD5/OC or Sapphire HD 6950 1GB - Rs.14,000
For our final card, we leave the choice up to you. For a little under 15K, we have two very capable cards - the Nvidia GTX 560 Ti and AMD’s HD 6950 1GB. Both are almost identical in performance, with the AMD card being slightly faster in some games. However, the GTX 560 Ti is a very good overclocker, so it easily pushes past the HD 6950 1GB with a little tweaking. It will also run a bit cooler than AMD’s offering.

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Do any type of mathematical operations online

Mathway is a Web application very valuable, especially for students of mathematics, who with her ​​can make mathematical calculations as if they were using a scientific calculator in hand.

This application other than special, and always teaches us things we do that after this operation shows the procedure that led to this result, a good choice to work and learn at the time.

Mathway becomes more than just a web application , it becomes a new learning method based on the procedures. The application is useful for solving problems of basic mathematics , algebra, pre-algebra, trigonometry, statistics, calculus and pre-calculus.

If we select the option that lets us see the procedure of the exercises we have to register on the site and be ready to use the application. Wait! You will not get into the field you do not know Mathway has several examples of problems which we can use to understand how the application works.
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K-LITE CODEC PACK 8.8.0

K-Lite Codec Pack is a free codec pack which has more than 40 video and audio codecs, from Xvid, DivX and Matroska for movies to OGG, FLAC and AAC songs. The issue of K-Lite Mega Codec Pack is the most complete of all, it includes filters and additional codecs.

The installer for K-Lite Mega Codec Pack has eight different profiles. For example, if you want all codecs and also install the excellent built-in player, Media Player Classic, choose the profile 7. On the other hand, if you prefer to have only essential codecs K-Lite Codec Pack, choose the profile 5.

In the additional options of K-Lite Mega Codec Pack you can reset the options to the factory settings, hide icons of ffdshow, defining the quality of the subtitles and many more. K-Lite Codec Pack is responsible for detecting misconfigured filters and codecs and fix the situation at a time

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AVG Internet Security 2012 Business Edition 12.0.2176 Build 4990

AVG Internet Security 2012 Business Edition - is a program for protecting your PC from dangerous objects and network threats. Program blocks viruses, trojans, worms, spyware, and firewall to protect against network attacks. If you are using AVG Internet Security Business Edition 2012 you will not have to worry about identity theft, spam or viruses.

The program contains a built-in anti-virus module, firewall, detection system, and unsolicited e-mail applications to steal confidential data. AVG Internet Security Business Edition 2012 provides an opportunity to forestall the introduction of all types of threats to computer equipment from the Internet, protects against viruses, Trojans, spyware applications, veiled threats and hacker attacks.

The software solution combines the technology to scan LinkScanner and system behavioral analysis. Provides the function block dangerous web-resources at work on the Internet. AVG Internet Security Business Edition evaluates web-sites to view the current time and warns the user about the extent of their security checks downloaded files for viruses and provides a scan instant messages. Includes remote system administration.

Advantages of products AVG Internet Security 2012 Business Edition:
• File server protection
• Protection of workstations (laptops, personal computers)
• Anti-Spam workstations (laptops, personal computers)
• Protect your mail server
• The necessary level of protection
• Our specialists are always looking for new challenges, so we can quickly develop new ways of protection.
• AVG products protect more than 80 million PC users around the world.
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• AVG products are easy to download, install and use, have minimal impact on system performance.
• Technology, the award-winning
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AVG Internet Security Business Edition 2012 includes the following modules:
• Anti-Virus - find and remove various viruses, Trojans, Internet worms.
• Anti-Spyware - Protecting your computer from installing spyware and other malicious programs.
• Anti-Rootkit - protection against hidden threats, spreading malicious content.
• Anti-Spam - E-mail filtering and deleting spam.
• Identity Protection - Protection against new and unknown threats.
• LinkScanner Active Surf-Shield - protection in real time from infected web pages during surfing the Internet.
• LinkScanner Search-Shield - a mapping of security assessments in real time for all the search results Google, Yahoo and MSN / Live.
• Web Protection & Firewall - a full-fledged firewall to protect your computer while it works on the web.
• ID Protection - now your passwords, credit card numbers and other personal data are protected from theft.

Several improvements and features AVG 2012
* Anti-rootkit: Improved detection of new rootkits Alureon.
* Antispam: IPv6 support in the anti-spam updates.
* Core: Improved heuristic detection.
* Core: optimized "Check Registry" Resident Shield.
* Core: Corrected an error while scanning the registry.
* Core: how to detect malicious programs have been optimized.
* Core: number of false positives is reduced.
* Firewall: Many fixes and ulchsheny
* Safe Search: Optimizing for frames
* General: Added support for exceptions to Anti-Rootkit.

Information about the program:
Year: 2012


Language: ML / Russian
Compatibility: Windows XP/Vista/7 x86/x64
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AVG Internet Security/Anti-Virus Pro 2012 12.0.2176 Build 4990 x86/x64

Complete protection for everything you do! With AVG Internet Security, our most advanced protection, you get a worry-free online experience every time. This award-winning product gives you unbeatable Internet security by protecting against viruses, spyware, hackers, spam and malicious websites. AVG Internet Security is a reliable and easy-to-use solution for home and small office users which is trusted by millions of users worldwide. AVG Internet Security's multiple layers of protection mean you don't have to worry about identity theft, spam or viruses. And it'll even prevent you from accidentally visiting harmful sites. It's faster, smarter security that won't slow your computer down. With AVG Internet Security you also have access for the first time to AVG Identity Theft Recovery Unit that will help you get your life back in order if you ever become a victim of identity theft – online or offline. Unique Internet security thanks to new technology - Only AVG gives you real-time protection against malicious websites thanks to our new LinkScanner technology.



Here are some key features of "AVG Internet Security 2011":
· Shop and bank with confidence
AVG Firewall (enhanced for AVG 2011) and AVG Identity Protection:
· Provides additional layers of security, keeping your private information safe at all times.

· Block spammers and scammers
AVG Anti-Spam:
· Marks all unwanted emails as spam, protecting you from online scams and keeping your inbox clutter free.

· Download, share files and chat safely
AVG Online Shield:
· Download and share files without risk of infection. You are also protected when you exchange files through online chat.

· Stay protected on social networks
AVG Social Networking Protection:
· Automatically checks links exchanged on Facebook and MySpace in real time so that you and your friends stay safe.

· Support and assistance
· Our technical experts are available to help with any problems you might have.

· Scan smarter and faster
AVG Smart Scanning works while you play:
· AVG 2011’s scans are 3 times faster than previous versions. AVG Smart Scanning works while you’re away and runs in low-priority mode when you return.

· Keep tough threats out
AVG Protective Cloud Technology, AVG Community Protection Network and AVG Anti-Spyware:
· AVG’s core layers of protection make sure you can’t receive or unintentionally spread even the toughest threats.

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QuickTime Pro 7.7.2

QuickTime - a powerful, robust, flexible platform with the broadest capabilities for working with multimedia technology that provides tremendous opportunities. But that's not all. With QuickTime 7 Pro, third-party plug-ins and tools for streaming material as QuickTime, you will be able to bring digital media to a higher level. QuickTime 7 Pro allows you to convert multimedia files into different formats. With QuickTime Pro you can convert files to a format optimized for iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV and other devices.

QuickTime 7 Player has many great features:
• Support video format H.264. Watch movies in the format of H.264: this modern standard ensures exceptional quality even at very low speed stream.
• Change the size of the window during playback. Resizing the window QuickTime Player does not affect the smoothness of playback.
• The flow of zero configuration. Now QuickTime automatically determines the optimal Internet connection speed and adjusts it as needed. If during a data connection is interrupted, QuickTime is automatically connected to the server.
• Surround sound. Now QuickTime Player can play audio and 24 channels. With QuickTime 7, PC, and surround sound speakers, you will be able to fully enjoy surround sound movie or computer game.
• Improved playback controls. With the new playback controls, you can choose settings for optimal quality when viewing videos. Settings - such as the controller Jog-shuttle, playback speed, bass, high frequency sound and balance - can be easily changed.
• Floating controls. Pause, play, fast forward and rewind while watching movies in full screen mode - everything is always at your fingertips.

Language: Multilingual (Russian included)
Platform: Windows XP/Vista/7




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