Add Windows 7 tools to 10

What you need: Missing Features Installer 10; blank DVD; Windows 10 Time required: 50 minutes

Microsoft introduced many new features to Windows 10, it also removed some tools that Windows 7 users loved. You can add these to Windows 10 using Missing Features Installer, an ISO file that contains many free third-party

Now close any running programs to your PC. Next, click File Explorer on your Taskbar, click your DVD drive, then the MFI 10 setup file 1 . Tick ‘I accept the terms of this License’, then click OK. You’ll now see tiles containing six Windows 7 features. Click the right-pointing arrow 2 to see more features. Before installing any programs, click the lock icon 3 , then click Disable UAC 4 . Your Command Prompt will open with a message to press any key to restart your PC.

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To install Windows 7’s Aero Glass effect (for a translucent look to the interface), click Aero Glass 1 and follow the setup steps until you reach the Select Additional Tasks screen 2 . Tick the final box 3 if you want to add the effect to Windows 10 apps that support it. MFI can also install all your Windows 7 gadgets 4 , but Microsoft says these are unsafe (read more at www.snipca.com/18406). If you still want to use gadgets on your Windows 10 PC, refer to ‘Use Windows Desktop gadgets safely’ Workshop in Issue 462 (page 40).

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The tabs at the top of your report window list other PC components (including background processes, drivers and hard drives 1 ). Whysoslow’s findings can vary depending on when you analyse your PC. If your PC has been switched on for a few days, you may see numerous warnings. Whereas if you’ve carried out the tests shortly after a restart, you may see none at all. Regardless of your report findings, we’ll now show you how to make your PC faster.

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To provide feedback about the program, go to www.resplendence.com/support and fill in the form outlining any problems you had or any suggestions. Because the program is still in beta, it’s constantly being tweaked and updated with features. Click ‘Check for Updates’ 1 to ensure you’re using the latest version. When you close the program, it minimises to your Taskbar by default. To avoid this, click Settings 2 , select Exit Whysoslow 3 , then click OK 4 . ●

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Now open one of your browsers. There are two ways to ensure it’s running inside Shade’s sandbox. First, you’ll notice that your browser’s add-ons have been disabled 1 . Alternatively, move your cursor to any edge of the browser and you should see a purple border 2 , which Shade has added. Shade doesn’t store your browsing history and passwords, making it a secure way to surf the internet. It’s also a safe way to click any links you’re unsure of.

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app (Android only) that lets you sync your phone with your PC. Once you’ve paired the two, it’s easy to send and receive text messages from your PC. Charges for these texts will – as with your phone – be subject to the terms of your phone contract.