Sometimes you may be running an application or have a setup that requires you to assign a static IP address (one that will never change) to your computer. Assigning a static IP address in Windows 7 is not terribly different than in previous versions of Windows.
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Dec 09
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Windows 7 comes with the built-in ability of being able to create an “image” of your hard drive. A system image, or hard drive image, is an exact “snapshot” of your system, including all drivers, files, settings, and installed software.
Previously you needed a third party commercial application like Norton Ghost or Acronis True Image to create a hard drive, or system image.
If you have created a Windows 7 system image for your computer on another drive or DVDs, you can use this image to restore your computer at any time should the need arise.
Windows 7 comes with the built-in ability of being able to create an “image” of your hard drive. Previously you needed a third party commercial application like Norton Ghost or Acronis True Image to create a hard drive, or system image. 
As in previous versions of the Windows, many important files are hidden by default in Windows 7. Many hidden files are system files that are necessary for proper functionality of the operating system and should only be moved or modified by advanced users. However, there are certain instances when you may need to see or access these files for troubleshooting or configuration purposes. Follow these steps to show hidden files in Windows 7.