8 hidden application in the Windows 7 you may not know

Windows 7 is no longer a new operating system and many of you have tried to use the Windows 8 operating system. But that does not mean we know everything about Windows 7. The following article will introduce the hidden features in the operating system that you may not know.

Snipping Tool (screen capture)

Currently, there are many support screen capture tool, but did you know Windows 7 has an app like that but very compact. First, you type in "snipping" in the Search field of the Start menu, click Snipping Tool. With this tool you can capture full screen, window, rectangular or free.

Sticky Notes (notes on the desktop)

Surely many of you have known Stickies software when using Windows XP. What is the software that allows to write notes on your desktop like paste 1 small piece of paper on it. But an interesting thing is that Microsoft has integrated this feature in the Windows 7.

Although this application does not have a full-featured software Stickies but it also meets the basic requirements that you need. You can change the color of the messages and use keyboard shortcuts in Word. To open the program, type "sticky" in the search and select the Sticky Note.

Magnifier (screen magnifier)

This is a very useful tool for those who can not see with normal fonts. You can increase the resolution, but will do bad things become unnecessary. Enter "Magnifier" under the search in the Start menu to use this tool. The application allows screen magnifier with many options such as full screen, magnifying glass and is part of the release form at the top of the screen. Maximum Magnification Magnifier is also very large with about 16 times its original size.

Sound Recorder (recording)

Windows 7 also provides a tool named Sound Recorder. To open the application, you enter the "record" in the search and select it. The program allows you to record small as WMA files.

Click Start Recording to start recording and Stop Recording to finish. The program will ask you to name and save the file somewhere.

Remote Assistance (remote control)

You often have to help others by controlling their computer remotely or need someone to help me like that? There are many good software support this but you know there is a function like right in Windows 7. Enter "remote" in the search and select Windows Remote Assistance.

Problem Steps Recorder (instructions)

If remote support is not enough, you can create tutorials by recording your actions and send them through the Problem Steps Recorder application. The program will automatically capture the screen every time you click the mouse and save it in one of the MHT file together with the description of the action. To use this tool, type "psr" in the search and select the Problem Steps Recorder.

Malicious Software Removal Tool (remove malware)

There are many very good anti-virus software, but Windows 7 has the ability to find and remove malicious applications effectively. This is an important tool if you do not install any one antivirus program. Enter "mrt" for the application of this.

This tool scans only the malware according to a fixed list so it can not replace a dedicated anti-virus programs. But when no other program is using MRT also less dangerous.

Disc Image Burner (burn)

This is not really a hidden application, but few people know about it. If you have an ISO file and do not install any burning software when double-clicking on it will open the Windows Disk Image Burner.

This tool can help you to burn without the installation program. If you have installed the software, you can open it by clicking on the ISO file, click Open with and select Windows Disk Image Burner.

Summary

There are things that are familiar but in reality I still do not understand about them. These hidden applications can fully replace it with other software more features. But they will be very useful for you in some situations, such as when to reset the machine or not having the appropriate software.