How to Improve Windows Starter
The Windows Starter shell is the most basicfrom the whole family of versions of Windows 7. It has a number of limitations on the functionality, and its appearance is caused by the need to complete the operating system with new computers for third world countries, as well as new netbooks whose resources are not designed for high loads. However, users of this "light" version should not be particularly saddened, since the absence of many simple elements can be compensated by making the work with this operating system more convenient and enjoyable.
So, the first branded part of Windows 7, whichno in the stripped Windows Starter, it's Aero and Glass. Before fixing this situation, it is necessary to pay attention to the configuration of the device, since such "beauties" contribute to increasing the load on the system. That is, if a user has a netbook or a weak laptop, then the attempt to improve the external design may result in a slowdown of the system as a whole.
If the appearance is of great importance, then,to bypass Windows 7 Starter limitations, you will have to use a special software. To do this, there is True Transparency - an application that gives beautiful design to Windows 7 operating systems such as Vista, XP, Starter, Basic. The program is fully Russified and contains several ready-to-use topics. If desired, their list is easily replenished from the Internet.
A lot of criticism among users causesno possibility of desktop background. This is understandable, therefore, changing the wallpaper in Windows 7 Starter should be implemented using a special utility, the name of which speaks for itself - Starter Wallpaper Changer. The application has a simple interface, and its use will save the user from having to constantly contemplate the Windows logo.
Another unpleasant moment for the ownersWindows Starter will lack a personalization menu, in which there is access to the settings of all system sounds, screen savers, window design, etc. Each of these elements, if necessary, will have to be searched through the "Search" menu in the "Control Panel" section. The main elements that are most often claimed by users are:
- sounds;
- the screen;
- screensaver.
Using Flip 3D, you can giveWindows Starter Desktop Effect 3D image. This will manifest itself in the display of windows and other elements of the system, which will give a special elegance to the design, however, and will create an additional load on the resources of the system.
For fans of Media Center wonderful replacementthere will be a Media Portal application that will easily allow you to manage music, TV, radio, etc. The DVD Maker application can be compensated using Movie Maker. If necessary, it is also easy to select an application for taking screenshots and an alternative to the utility-sticker. In addition, taking a snapshot of the desktop or active programs allows many modern applications to work with graphics.
All described programs are completely free. They make it easy to turn the cut-down operating system into a kind of multi-functional Windows 7. If the above alternatives are not enough to meet all the user's requirements, then he will need to think about installing a more voluminous version of the Windows 7 edition.