For Windows 7, the configuration must be correct

For the past twenty years, the world's palm of "primacy" among the computer operating systems is the Windows family from the American firm Microsoft led by Bill Gates. This system has been developing for a long time and has made its way from Windows 95 to the latest Windows 10 2015. Each version of it required from the user not only certain skills for use, but also assumed the necessary knowledge of the tuning of this. A properly configured operating system always works quickly and smoothly, without creating side problems for the user. If you do not configure anything, you can face many difficulties that prevent the computer from fully using it.

Next, we'll talk about the most common at the moment, Windows 7, the configuration and maintenance of which has its own specific features. About this, as well as the correct configuration of network connections and special programs for automatic changes of settings, we will go further.

Why configure Windows 7

Buy a device and install an operating system on it - it does not mean that it is ready to work, because you still need to configure the computer. Windows 7 is easy to configure, the main thing is to know what to do.

Why do we need the setup? And it is necessary to ensure that each of its elements accurately perform the function assigned to it and not give out errors in the work. For example, if you want to watch a new movie downloaded from the Internet, many users are faced with the fact that the video viewer can not open this file. It also happens that you urgently need to write a document or a letter in your native language, but it does not appear in the list of available languages.

Correctly. It is not enough just to have the installed Windows 7. The configuration of its main elements is necessary and carried out, proceeding from the future requirements of a particular user.

Basic rules for setting up the system

So, once the fact of the need to configure the system is obvious, the following steps will be:

Setting the time and date. This point is very important, because with incorrectly installed data, it is possible that the programs run incorrectly when they are connected to the Internet. For this you need:

• Move the mouse pointer to the lower right corner of the screen and click on the clock icon with the right mouse button, then left click "Date / Time Settings".
• Then in the appeared window click "Change date and time".
• Enter the correct data using the mouse or keyboard and press OK.
• To fine-tune the time, you need to click "Change the time zone" and select your own - this will correctly translate the time automatically in summer and winter.

Setting the language settings of the keyboard. It is necessary that the desired language is in Windows 7. The configuration is as follows:

• In the lower right corner of the screen, you need to right-click on the language icon and select "Language settings".
• In the list of languages, tick the appropriate languages and remove unnecessary ones. The language of the system remains unchanged.
• Click the confirmation.
• Now the selected languages are available for use.

Setting up a user account for Windows 7. This item will be useful to those who want to create a personal cabinet with the ability to set a password and personal settings of the system interface. I need the following:

• In the Control Panel, select User Accounts.
• Click Add an account.
• Enter a name, password and secret question / answer for the possibility of password recovery.
• Add a picture to the profile and apply the changes.
• Now, using the combination of keys Win + L, you can select a new account, enter it and make your own settings.

For laptop users with Windows 7, it will be useful to configure the power mode of the device. Since the laptop can work from the network and from the battery, it would be important to configure it for maximum battery saving and maximum performance when working from the network. The algorithm of actions is as follows:

• Go to "Control Panel" and select "Screen" (Screen Settings).
• Further, if you use the version of Windows 7 Home Premium and above, 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 the "Screensaver" item.
• Then select the underlined link "Change power parameters".
• In the window, we make changes to the operating modes from the network / battery and apply the changes.

Network configuration

Setting up a Windows 7 network is easy. To do this, select "Network Management Center" in the "Control Panel" and there either select an existing connection to make the necessary changes, or create a new one with the parameters of the provider or the network administrator. This is the main point 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 you can apply based on their current system requirements. The list of products in which you can configure Windows 7: WinTuning 7 allows you to turn off system services and create work profiles, Windows 7 Tweaker - allows you to change the structure of the Explorer and the appearance of the system, Windows 7 Manager - will help in a comprehensive approach to the issue of monitoring, optimization and customization The whole system.