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Windows7Update is hosting the Best Windows 7 Website Competition. I am one of the judges in the competition and invite those that run Windows 7 websites to submit their site. If you know of a Windows 7 related website, please head to the competition and nominate the site.

Competition Prizes

First Prize
	A copy of the Windows 7 Ultimate upgrade ($219)(upon release) A copy of SnagIt ($49.95) A website review on Windows7update.com
Second Prize
	A copy of the Windows 7 Professional upgrade ($99)(upon release) $100 PayPal prize
Third Prize
	A copy of the Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade ($99)(upon release) $50 PayPal prize

Rules

• Only one entry per person (even if you have multiple sites)
• Judges cannot participate
• Your website must be in English or have an English
  translation

How to Enter

Click here to submit your entry

More Details

Find out more about the competition here.

Update: A series, dedicated to W7MC customization is now available: Customize Windows 7 Media Center.

If you would like to learn how to customize Windows Media Center, rsvr85 has written a comprehensive guide over in the forums. See my results, after following his guide, below.

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Every month we take a look around some of the most interesting windows-related web sites. We collect the best free stuff and write tips to help you get more out of Windows. Below you’ll find wallpapers, icon packs, fonts, screensavers, and freeware we’ve found over the last 30 days. We’ve also put together our most popular windows guides.

Enjoy the overview of stuff you shouldn’t have missed in June 2009

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Many people use Vista’s quick launch feature. The quick launch can be found next to the start menu; however, over time I’ve found myself instructing readers on how to restore these icons if they lose them. The reason I knew how to do this is because I, too, lost them myself! In this guide, you’ll learn how to restore the quick launch icons to the quick launch menu in Windows Vista.

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If you get the Error 0X8007007B when trying to enable system restore, do the following:

1. Click the Start button, right click Computer, and click Properties
2. In the left-hand column, click System Protection

   

3. If prompted by UAC, click Continue
4. Uncheck (C:) (Missing)

   

5. You’ll be asked if you want to turn off protection, click Turn System Protection Off
6. Press OK

System Restore will work again.

Here are some highlighted topics from the last week over on Windows Forums:
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If you want to get creative and create Polaroid-style photos, Poladroid is the tool for you. The program is light weight and has some simple, but fun features. Learn, in this guide how to use Poladroid and where to get it.

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There are so many fonts out there and searching for the best ones can be a pain. Then you find one you really like and the website owners want you to pay for it! Put your credit card away and enjoy these free Graffiti fonts. Windows Guides helps you find the font you need. If you don’t find what you are looking for here, click the link below to go to the fonts section. (More Graffiti Fonts)

Check out more font collections on Mintywhite.com

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A round up of the best wallpapers on the web. Full credit goes to the image authors. Let us know about any others you really like!

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If you’ve changed your screen resolution and the screen went black and stayed black, there is hope! When you change your resolution in Windows, you’ll be asked to confirm the change by clicking Yes. The theory is: if you can’t see the confirmation, you wont click Yes. However, if you hit Enter, or something crazy (but computers aren’t crazy…) goes wrong, you’ll be left with a black screen. A black screen has it’s uses: a mirror, an oversize paperweight, a doorstop etc. However, if you’re not satisfied with your new-found paperweight, follow this guide.

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