So, you just got a great deal on a NetBook, a reconditioned machine or some other too-good-to-be-true deal? And it comes with a little label that says "Windows 7 Starter"?
The good news is that you have several options. And not all of them cost money.
You could get a copy of Home Professional, or go in with a couple of friends and get a 3-pack (and it's funny, but as I write this, one vendor is selling each of these products for the same price).
But it is likely that there are two key things that are making you ache from the limitations of Windows 7 Starter
- you can't get rid of the Windows logo on the desktop, and
- you really, really want a screen saver, if not more than one.
Would you believe...both problems are easily solvable?
Solution number one involves a freeware called Oceanis Change Background W7. It allows you to pick a background, two backgrounds or more and then either leave one in place or cycle through them all. There's even an option to avoid cycling while you're on your battery.
Solution two...and you're going to hate this one...is even easier.
Hit your Windows button and look in the bottom left hand corner for a small text entry block to appear (the screenshot seems to have disappeared from Blogger). Now for the really painful part - start typing the words "screen saver"...
...and now look at the top of the window.
That's right - they left the function in, they just removed the Control Panel hooks to it.
And you just saved yourself an upgrade.
Best from
RodM
