Windows 7

If I Remove or Don’t Use Internet Explorer 8, 9, or 10, Can I Avoid Upgrading to Internet Explorer 11?

IE Logo

On January 12, 2016, only the most current version of Internet Explorer available for Windows will be supported.  For older OS such as Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, you will need to upgrade to IE11. Even if you don’t use IE on a PC such as a server, you should upgrade to the … Read moreIf I Remove or Don’t Use Internet Explorer 8, 9, or 10, Can I Avoid Upgrading to Internet Explorer 11?

How to Shutdown Windows with Your Eyes Closed

Shutdown dialog

It seems inevitable. At some point, you get into a situation where you need to shutdown Windows without a display or a mouse. Maybe your laptop screen has failed or your  display driver is problematic. Or perhaps, you need to drive some automation to shutdown Windows. This little trick will allow you to shutdown Windows … Read moreHow to Shutdown Windows with Your Eyes Closed

Windows 7 Touch Development Sessions from TechEd

I had the opportunity to go to TechEd North America 2011 in Atlanta this year. Channel 9 has made all the sessions from TechEd available on their website.  Now you can listen to Ben Farmer and me discuss Windows 7 multitouch development. In the Windows 7 Touch Application Development: Selecting the Right Platform presentation, I … Read moreWindows 7 Touch Development Sessions from TechEd

Developing a Native Win32 Application for Windows 7 Touch

In a previous post, I discussed pros and cons of different development platforms for Windows 7 touch applications. In this post, I’ll continue elaborating on each development environment  and discuss common development considerations and issues for a touch application when using native C++.  If you haven’t read the Windows Touch Guidance whitepaper, please review this … Read moreDeveloping a Native Win32 Application for Windows 7 Touch

Developing a WPF Application for Windows 7 Touch

In my previous post, I discussed pros and cons of different development platforms for Windows 7 touch applications. In this post, my goal is to discuss common development considerations and issues for a touch application when using WPF.  If you haven’t read the Windows Touch Guidance whitepaper, please review this document for good general guidance … Read moreDeveloping a WPF Application for Windows 7 Touch

Development Platforms for Windows 7 Touch

If you are planning on developing a Windows 7 Touch application, you may be wondering what development platform is the right choice for your application. Reviewing your requirements for your application and picking the right platform before you start can help you avoid roadblocks and design around limitations.  Each development platform that is enabled for … Read moreDevelopment Platforms for Windows 7 Touch

Troubleshooting Interactive Services Detection

Interactive Services Detection

My earlier post on Interactive Services Detection is very popular. It was targeted toward developers.  Based on the comments I receive, I think most readers are users looking for some help.  If you’re a developer, make sure to check out my previous post. If you are just a user trying to figure out why Interactive … Read moreTroubleshooting Interactive Services Detection

Developing for Windows Touch? Windows Touch Guidance Document Now Available

Did you know Windows 7 has built in multi-touch API’s? Have you been wondering how to convert your current application to be touch enabled? Perhaps you want to develop the next cool slate PC app? Maybe you would like to start developing for touch but are wondering how to get started in C++, Silverlight, or … Read moreDeveloping for Windows Touch? Windows Touch Guidance Document Now Available

Troubleshooting Application Compatibility Issues – Tools, Tips, and Tricks

When I need to troubleshoot a compatibility problem, there are a handful of tools that I use that are very helpful. In this post, I’ll talk about some of my favorite tools and how to use them to identify compatibility issues. Most applications do a poor job of reporting unexpected errors. A lot of times, … Read moreTroubleshooting Application Compatibility Issues – Tools, Tips, and Tricks

Leveraging Windows 7 Client Software Logo Toolkit to Test Your Application

You may have heard of Windows 7 Software Client Logo.  Did you know that it has an automated test? Did you know the toolkit was designed to be scripted so you can add it to your testing process? In this post, I’ll walk though how you might want to leverage the logo toolkit in your … Read moreLeveraging Windows 7 Client Software Logo Toolkit to Test Your Application