Windows Vista Articles

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Table of Contents

• Windows Vista
  • Desktop Customization
  • Managing Files and Folders
  • Network and Internet
  • Security
  • System Administration
  • Vista Tips & Tweaks
  • Windows Aero Glass

Windows Vista

• $103.15 Bounty(Paid!) for Increasing Windows Vista Taskbar Preview Size
• "Up" Keyboard Shortcut for Windows Vista Explorer
• 4 Ways to Make UAC Less Annoying on Windows Vista
• Activate Flip 3D With Your Mouse in Vista
• Add "My Computer" to Your Vista Taskbar
• Add "Open with Notepad" to the Context Menu for All Files
• Add "Run as Administrator" for AutoHotkey Scripts in Windows Vista
• Add "Run as Administrator" to Any File Type in Windows Vista
• Add "Take Ownership" to Explorer Right-Click Menu in Vista
• Add a new File Type to Indexing in Windows Vista
• Add an Application to the Quick Launch Menu in Vista
• Add Any Application to the Desktop Right-Click Menu in Vista
• Add Control Panel to the Desktop Right-Click Menu in Vista
• Add Copy To / Move To on Windows 7 or Vista Right-Click Menu
• Add Defragment to the Right-Click Menu for a Drive
• Add Disk Cleanup to the Right-Click Menu for a Drive
• Add Encrypt / Decrypt Options to Windows Vista Right-Click Menu
• Add Group Policy Editor to Control Panel
• Add Home Directory Icon to the Desktop in Windows Vista
• Add Internet Explorer 7 Icon to the Desktop in Windows Vista
• Add Internet Explorer Icon to Windows Vista Desktop
• Add Registry Editor to Control Panel
• Add User Accounts Utility (Userpasswords2) to Control Panel
• Adding Indexing Locations in Windows Vista
• Allow Pings (ICMP Echo Request) Through Your Windows Vista Firewall
• Always Start an Application in Administrator Mode on Windows Vista
• Analyze and Manage Hard Drive Space with WinDirStat
• Another Desktop Cube for Windows XP/Vista
• Applying Themes To Your Windows Vista Sidebar
• Assign a Shortcut Key to the Snipping Tool in Windows Vista
• Back Up Your File Encryption Key in Windows Vista
• Backup and Restore Hardware Drivers the Easy Way with Double Driver
• Backup and Restore Internet Explorer’s Trusted Sites List
• Backup Internet Explorer 7 Search Providers List
• Backup or Restore Saved Network User Credentials in Windows Vista
• Backup/Copy Files that are "In Use" or "Locked" in Windows
• Block Or Allow Programs Your Child Uses With Parental Controls in Vista
• Block Third-Party Cookies in IE7
• Blocking Spam from International Senders in Windows Vista Mail
• Boost Your Mouse Pointing Accuracy in Windows
• Bounty Program Success: "Active Desktop" Replacement for Vista
• Bring Misplaced Off-Screen Windows Back to Your Desktop (Keyboard Trick)
• Built-in Quick Launch Hotkeys in Windows Vista
• Change How Often System Restore Creates Restore Points in Windows Vista
• Change Internet Explorer in Windows Vista to Search Google by Default
• Change Start Menu to Use Small Icons in Windows Vista
• Change SuperFetch to Only Cache System Boot Files in Vista
• Change the Default Editor for Batch Files in Vista
• Change the Number of Recent Items Shown on the Vista Start Menu
• Change the Windows Vista Power Buttons to Shut Down
• Change Your Computer Name in Windows Vista
• Change Your Forgotten Windows Password with the Linux System Rescue CD
• Clean Up Past Notification Icons in Windows Vista
• Clear IE7 Browsing History From the Command Line
• Completely Disable the System Tray on Windows Vista / XP
• Configure Disk Defragmenter Schedule in Windows Vista
• Copy Path of a File to the Clipboard in Windows 7 or Vista
• Copy To the Clipboard From the Windows Command Prompt
• Copy Windows Drivers From One Machine to Another
• Copy Windows Error Messages to the Clipboard
• Create a Context Menu Item to Copy a List of Files to the Clipboard in Windows Vista
• Create a Context Menu Item to Copy a Text File To the Clipboard in Windows Vista
• Create a Custom Boot Logo for Windows Vista
• Create a Keyboard Shortcut to Access Hidden Desktop Icons and Files
• Create a Report of Installed Hardware and Software with WinAudit
• Create a Restore Point for Windows Vista’s System Restore
• Create a Shortcut for Locking Your Computer Screen in Windows Vista
• Create a Shortcut Icon or Hotkey to Turn Windows Vista Firewall On or Off
• Create a Shortcut or Hotkey for the Safely Remove Hardware Dialog
• Create a Shortcut or Hotkey to Clear the Clipboard in Windows Vista
• Create a Shortcut or Hotkey to Eject the CD/DVD Drive
• Create a Shortcut or Hotkey to Immediately Eject a Specific USB Drive
• Create a Shortcut or Hotkey to Mute the System Volume in Windows
• Create a Shortcut or Hotkey to Open Task Manager’s "All Users" View in Windows Vista
• Create a Shortcut or Hotkey to Run CCleaner Silently
• Create a Shortcut or Hotkey to Switch Power Plans
• Create a Shortcut or Hotkey to Turn Off the Monitor
• Create a Shortcut or Hotkey to Turn the Desktop Icons On or Off
• Create a Shortcut to Delete Recent Items in Windows Vista (or XP’s) Start Menu
• Create a Shortcut to Easily View the Windows Clipboard
• Create a Shortcut to Email a Recipient Directly From Your Desktop
• Create a Shortcut to Enable/Disable Aero Transparency in Vista
• Create a Shortcut to Search Your IE Favorites With Windows Vista Search
• Create a Shortcut to the Stored User Names and Passwords Dialog in Windows
• Create Administrator Mode Shortcuts Without UAC Prompts in Windows Vista
• Create Icons to Start the Screensaver on Windows Vista
• Create Shortcut Icon to Disable / Enable the Screensaver
• Create Shortcuts to Quickly Reboot to the Alternate OS in a Vista/XP Dual-Boot
• Customize the Manufacturer Support Info in Windows Vista
• Customize the Windows Vista Send To Menu
• Customize Your Welcome Picture Choices in Windows Vista
• Customize Your Windows Vista Logon Screen
• Dealing With Windows Vista Explorer Screwing Up Auto-Detection of Folder Types
• Dealing With Windows Vista Time Sync Problems
• Delete Wrong AutoComplete Entries in Windows Vista Mail
• Disable Aero on Windows Vista
• Disable All Notification Balloons in Windows Vista
• Disable AutoPlay in Windows Vista
• Disable Caps Lock Key in Windows Vista
• Disable Delete Confirmation Dialog in Windows Vista
• Disable Deletion of the Recycle Bin in Windows Vista
• Disable Ease of Access Button on Vista Logon Screen
• Disable Explorer Breadcrumbs in Windows Vista
• Disable Favorite Links Panel in Windows Vista Explorer
• Disable Flip3D in Windows Vista or Windows 7
• Disable Hybrid Sleep Mode in Windows Vista
• Disable Logon to Windows Computers When Not Connected to a Domain
• Disable or Hide Optional Updates on Windows Vista
• Disable Power Management on Windows Vista
• Disable Security Center Popup Notifications in Windows Vista
• Disable Shortcut Icon Arrow Overlay in Windows 7 or Vista
• Disable System Restore in Windows Vista
• Disable Tabbed Browsing in Internet Explorer 7
• Disable the "Send To" Folder on the Windows Explorer Context Menu
• Disable the Annoying "This page has an unspecified potential security risk" When Using Files on a Network Share
• Disable the Irritating Sticky / Filter Keys Popup Dialogs
• Disable Thumbnail Previews in Windows Vista Explorer
• Disable User Account Control (UAC) the Easy Way on Windows Vista
• Disable User Account Control(UAC) For Administrators Only
• Disable Win+X Shortcut Keys on Windows Vista
• Disable Windows Calendar in Windows Vista
• Disable Windows Mobility Center in Vista
• Disable Windows Sidebar in Vista
• Disable Windows Vista’s Built-in CD/DVD Burning Features
• Disable/Enable Lock Workstation Functionality (Windows + L)
• Display My Computer Icon on the Desktop in Windows Vista
• Display your Google Calendar in Windows Calendar
• Dock Quick Launch or Address Toolbar to Desktop in Vista
• Download and Convert Real Media Audio Streams the Easy Way
• Dual Monitors: Use a Different Wallpaper on Each Desktop in Vista or XP
• Easily Determine Windows Uptime in Vista or XP
• Easily Disable Vista’s Aero Before Running an Application (Such as a Video Game)
• Easily Set Default OS in a Windows Vista and XP Dual-boot Setup
• Enable "Pin to Start Menu" for Folders in Windows Vista / XP
• Enable "Ubuntu Style" Logons in Windows Vista
• Enable Additional Clocks in Windows Vista
• Enable Ctrl+Alt+Delete for Vista Logon Screen
• Enable Hidden BootScreen in Windows Vista
• Enable Mapping to \\Hostname\C$ Share on Windows Vista
• Enable Military Time in Windows Vista
• Enable More Simultaneous Downloads in Internet Explorer
• Enable or Disable Right-Click Context Menus in Windows Explorer
• Enable or Disable UAC From the Windows Vista Command Line
• Enable Quick Search in Folders on Windows Vista
• Enable Run Command on Windows Vista Start Menu
• Enable Slow-Motion Aero Animations in Windows Vista
• Enable the (Hidden) Administrator Account on Windows Vista
• Enhance Windows XP Look & Feel the Easy Way
• Ever Wonder What Temperature Your CPU is Running At?
• Extend Windows Vista Trial to 120 Days
• Family Fun: Share Photos with Photo Gallery and Windows Live Spaces
• Find Files Within a Date Range with Windows Vista Search
• Find Out If Your Computer Can Run Windows Vista
• Finding Registry Keys the Easy Way in Vista or XP
• Fix "Sleep Mode Randomly Waking Up" Issue in Windows Vista
• Fix for COM Surrogate Has Stopped Working Error in Vista
• Fix for New Contact Group Button Not Displaying in Vista
• Fix For Outlook 2007 Constantly Asking for Password on Vista
• Fix for Special Folders Reverting to Default Folder Icon in Windows Vista
• Fix for VLC Skipping and Lagging Playing High-Def Video Files
• Fix for When Clock, Volume, Power or Network Icons are Missing and Grayed Out in Windows Vista
• Fix For When Windows Explorer in Vista Stops Showing File Names
• Fix Problems With Copying Large Files in Windows Vista
• Fix When Sound Doesn’t Work After Hibernate or Sleep in Vista
• Fixing "BOOTMGR is missing" Error While Trying to Boot Windows Vista
• Fixing "Event Viewer cannot open the event log" When Viewing System Logs
• Fixing "Visual Studio 2005 SP1 requires an update for Windows Vista"
• Fixing Annoyances: Stop Windows from Copying Files Accidentally When Ctrl-Click Selecting
• Fixing Firefox Scrolling Problems with Dell Synaptics Touchpad
• Fixing Problems with Synergy on Windows Vista
• Fixing When Windows Media Player Library Won’t Let You Add Files
• Force Windows to Boot Into Safe Mode Without Using the F8 Key
• Geek Reviews: First Look at Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2
• Geek Reviews: Monitor And Benchmark Your PC With PC Wizard
• Geek Reviews: Use TeraCopy to Speed Up File Copying
• Generate a List of Installed Drivers from the Command Line
• Get Mac’s Hide Others (cmd+opt+H) Keyboard Shortcut for Windows
• Get the Beryl/Ubuntu "Desktop Cube" Effect for Windows
• Get the Linux Alt+Window Drag Functionality in Windows
• Get Vista Taskbar Thumbnail Previews in Windows XP
• GFI Backup Home Edition is a Free Data Backup Utility for Windows
• Great Expose Clone for Windows Vista
• Guide to Using Check Disk in Windows Vista
• Help Protect Your Children with Windows Live Family Safety Filter
• Help Troubleshoot the Blue Screen of Death by Preventing Automatic Reboot
• Hidden Trick to Close Windows Explorer in Vista
• Hide Desktop Icon Text on Windows Vista
• Hide Drives from Your Computer in Windows Vista
• Hide Flashing Command Line and Batch File Windows On Startup
• Hide Recently Used Documents/Programs From the Windows Vista Start Menu
• Hide the Recycle Bin Icon Text on Windows Vista
• Hide the Windows Vista Welcome Screen
• Hide, Delete, or Destroy the Recycle Bin Icon in Windows Vista
• Hotkey for Creating New Folder in Windows Explorer
• How Do I Kill All the iexplore.exe Processes at Once?
• How to Clean Up Your Messy Windows Context Menu
• How to Create and Use a Password Reset Disk in Windows Vista
• How to Create Exceptions in Windows Vista Firewall
• How to Debug a Windows Vista Sidebar Gadget With Visual Studio
• How to Delete a System File in Windows Vista
• How to Delete a Windows Service in Vista or XP
• How to Deny Access to Files or Folders in Windows Vista
• How to Disable SuperFetch on Windows Vista
• How To Get Detailed Information About Your PC
• How to Install IIS on Windows Vista
• How to Make a Windows Vista Repair Disk If You Don’t Have One
• How to Make/Edit a movie with Windows Movie Maker in Windows Vista
• How to Patch Windows Vista to Enable Custom Themes (Visual Styles)
• How to Play .OGM Video Files in Windows Vista
• How to Print to a PDF File on Windows Vista
• How to Regain Access to Your Administrator Account in Windows Vista using System Restore
• How To Repair Your Crashed or Hanging Vista Sidebar
• How To Share a Folder the XP Way in Windows Vista
• Important: How To Scan and Remove Malicious Viruses
• Increase Size of Windows Vista Taskbar Previews
• Increase the Cached Logon Count for Windows Computers on a Domain
• Increase the FileSystem Memory Cache Size in Vista
• Index Your PDF Documents with Foxit IFilter for Vista
• Install Windows XP on Your Pre-Installed Windows Vista Computer
• Keep Start Menu From Closing After Opening Applications
• Keep Your Vista Desktop Clean with the Magic Folder
• Keyboard Ninja: Kill Windows with the Blue Screen of Death in 3 Keystrokes
• Keyboard Ninja: Launch any Application Without the Mouse
• Keyboard Ninja: Pop Up the Vista Calendar
• Keyboard Ninja: Pop Up the Vista Calendar with a Single Hotkey
• Keyboard Ninja: Scrolling the Windows Command Prompt With Only the Keyboard
• Keyboard Ninja: Toggle File Extension Display With a Shortcut Key in Windows
• Launch Shortcuts Quickly With Microsoft Speed Launch
• Lock The Screen While in Full-Screen Mode in Windows Media Player
• Mac OSX Expose Clone for Windows Vista
• Make "Command Prompt Here" Always Display for Folders in Windows Vista
• Make a Shortcut Icon to Create a System Restore Point in Windows Vista
• Make a Shortcut to Start Task Manager in Minimized Mode
• Make Ctrl+Tab in Internet Explorer 7 Use Most Recent Order
• Make Explorer Show Window Titles in Windows Vista
• Make Firefox Look Like Internet Explorer 7(mostly) on Windows Vista
• Make New Folders in Your Vista User Directory Use Matching Greenish Icons
• Make the Mouse Pointer Stay Away from What You’re Typing
• Make Trillian on Vista Open Links in Firefox
• Make User Account Control (UAC) Stop Blacking Out the Screen in Windows Vista
• Make Vista Index Your Network Connections
• Make Windows 7 or Vista Log On Automatically
• Make Windows Media Player Automatically Open in Mini Player Mode
• Make Windows Vista Explorer Preview Pane Work for More File Types
• Make Windows Vista Shut Down Services Quicker
• Make Windows Vista Stop Asking for Password When Resuming from Sleep
• Make Your System Clean Up Old Downloads Automatically
• Map a Drive Letter to a Folder the Easy Way in Windows
• Map Any Key to Any Key on Windows XP / Vista
• Maximize Your IE7 Tab Bar Space by Removing the Command Bar
• Microsoft Releases Pre-SP1 Updates for Windows Vista
• Mount an ISO image in Windows Vista
• Mount Multiple ISO Images Using Virtual CloneDrive
• Move the Public Folder in Windows Vista
• Moving Your Personal Data Folders in Windows Vista the Easy Way
• My Vista Aero Glass Turned Itself Off, How Do I Enable it Again?
• Mysticgeek Blog: Completely Uninstall Programs And More With Revo Uninstaller
• Mysticgeek Blog: Encrypt Files and Folders With Just a Few Clicks
• Mysticgeek Blog: Generate A System Health Report In Vista
• Mysticgeek Blog: Turn Vista Home Premium Into Ultimate (Part 3) – Shadow Copy
• New Vista Syntax for Opening Control Panel Items from the Command-line
• Open IE’s Private Browsing Mode the Easy Way
• Open Source PDF Reader for Windows in a Single .Exe
• Organize Your Messy Desktop with Stardock’s Fences
• Pin Any Folder to the Vista Start Menu the Easy Way
• Place IE7 Menu Bar Back On Top
• Play Real Media Audio Using VLC
• Power Up and Manage Your Windows Send To Menu with Send To Toys
• Power Up Your Start Menu Search Box in Windows Vista
• Prevent Explorer from Freezing With Large Zip Files on Vista
• Prevent Windows Update from Forcibly Rebooting Your Computer
• Print Pages in Internet Explorer 7 Without Headers or Footers
• Protect Your Kids Online Using Open DNS
• Put AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) In your Windows Sidebar
• Put Your Pidgin Buddy List into the Windows Vista Sidebar
• Quick Add Links to Windows Vista Explorer Favorite Links
• Quick Help: Restore Flip3D Icon in Windows Vista
• Quick Help: Restore Show Desktop Icon in Windows Vista
• Quick Tip: Change Monitor Timeout From Command Line
• Quick Tip: Change the Registered Owner in Windows
• Quick Tip: Create Shutdown / Restart / Lock Icons in Windows Vista
• Quick Tip: Empty Internet Explorer 7 Cache when Browser is Closed
• Quick Tip: Windows Vista Temp Files Directory
• Quickly Open Network Connections List in Windows Vista
• Re-Enable Hibernate Option in Windows Vista
• Re-Enable Sleep Mode in Windows Vista
• Rebuilding the Search Index in Windows Vista
• Reclaim Your Hard Drive Space the Easy Way
• Recover Files with Shadow Copies on Any Version of Windows Vista
• Reduce System Restore’s Disk Usage in Vista
• Registry Hack to Disable Writing to USB Drives
• Remotely Control Somebody’s Desktop the Easy Way
• Remove "Map Network Drive" Menu Item from Windows Vista or XP
• Remove "Please wait while the document is being prepared for reading" Message in Adobe Reader 8
• Remove "Shortcut" Text From New Shortcuts in Vista
• Remove ATI Catalyst Control Center from the Desktop Right-Click Menu
• Remove ISP Text or Corporate Branding from Internet Explorer Title Bar
• Remove NVIDIA Control Panel from Desktop Right-Click Menu
• Remove Old Drivers After Upgrading to New Hardware
• Remove Optional and Probably Unnecessary Windows Vista Components
• Remove PartyPoker (Or Other Items) from the Internet Explorer Tools Menu
• Remove QuickTime Icon From System Tray
• Remove Synaptics Touchpad Icon from System Tray
• Remove That Unsightly Focus Rectangle in Windows XP or Vista
• Remove the Built-In Search Bar on IE 7
• Remove the Java Icon From the System Tray
• Remove the On-Screen Keyboard on the Vista Login Screen
• Remove User Accounts From the Logon Screen in Windows Vista
• Remove Winamp Context Menu Items from Vista
• Reopen Closed Tabs in Internet Explorer
• Reorganize Your Taskbar Buttons and Tray Icons in XP/Vista
• Replacing Task Manager with Process Explorer in Vista
• Reset Open/Save Choice for Internet Explorer Downloads in Vista
• Reset Your Forgotten Password the Easy Way Using the Ultimate Boot CD for Windows
• Resize a Partition for Free in Windows Vista
• Resize Icons Quickly in Windows Vista Explorer
• Resize Windows to Specific Dimensions Easily With Sizer
• Resolving "Setup did not find any hard disk drives" during Windows XP Installation
• Restore "Show Hidden Files and Folders" Option in Vista
• Restore Missing Desktop Icons in Windows Vista
• Restore Missing Items in Windows Vista Control Panel
• Restore That Missing "Up" Button in Windows Vista Explorer
• Restore the "Search…" Item to the Folder Context Menu in Windows Vista SP1
• Roll Back Troublesome Device Drivers in Windows Vista
• Roundup: 16 Tweaks to Windows Vista Look & Feel
• Run a Command as Administrator from the Windows Vista Run box
• Run Windows Sidebar Gadgets Without the Sidebar
• Save 1-4% More Battery Life With Windows Vista Battery Saver
• Save 15 Keystrokes – Use Ctrl+Enter to Complete URL
• Save and Restore Desktop Icon Layout in Windows Vista
• Scroll the Window Under the Mouse in Windows XP / Vista
• Search Your Internet Explorer Favorites From Within IE in Vista or XP
• Secure Computing: Block And Prevent Malicious Software With SpywareBlaster
• Secure Computing: Create Scheduled Scans With Spybot Search & Destroy
• Secure Computing: Detect and Eliminate Malware Using Windows Defender
• Secure Computing: Find and Eliminate Spyware with Spyware Terminator
• Secure Computing: Free Anti-Virus Protection With Avast Home Edition
• Secure Computing: Free Anti-Virus Protection With AVG Free Edition
• Secure Computing: Free Virus Protection for Advanced Users with ClamWin
• Secure Computing: Free Virus Protection with Comodo AntiVirus Beta 2.0
• Secure Computing: Free Virus Protection with PC Tools Anti-Virus
• Secure Computing: Help Identify And Eliminate Malicious Software With Ad-Aware
• Secure Computing: Identify and Eliminate Spyware with Comodo BOClean
• Secure Computing: Windows Live OneCare
• Select Files using Check Boxes in Windows Vista
• Set Automatic Defrag Options for All Drives in Vista Service Pack 1
• Set Icons in Vista to Open With a Single Click Instead of Double-Click
• Set XP as the Default OS in a Windows Vista Dual-Boot Setup
• Setting up Gmail IMAP Support for Windows Vista Mail
• Setup CCleaner to Automatically Run Each Night in Vista or XP
• Share Registry Editor Favorite Keys Across Computers
• Share Your Windows Vista Experience Index Score
• Shortcut Key to Hide Windows Vista Sidebar Behind Other Windows
• Show Hidden Files and Folders in Windows Vista
• Show Keyboard Shortcut Access Keys in Windows Vista
• Skip the Annoying "Use the Web service to find the correct program" Dialog
• Speed up External USB Hard Drives in Windows Vista
• Speed Up Network File Copying While Playing Audio in Windows Vista SP1
• Speed Up or Disable Windows Search Indexing in Vista
• Speed Up SATA Hard Drives in Windows Vista
• Speed up Windows Vista Start Menu Search By Limiting Results
• Speed up Your Windows Vista Computer with ReadyBoost
• Speeding up VNC on Vista By Limiting Visual Effects
• Start an Application Assigned to a Specific CPU in Windows Vista
• Start Your Computer More Quickly by Delaying the Startup of a Service in Vista
• Still Useful in Vista: Startup Control Panel
• Stop an Application from Running at Startup in Windows Vista
• Stop the Annoying "Windows Has Blocked Some Startup Programs" Balloon
• Stop Windows Update from Hijacking the Sleep Button
• Stopping Obnoxious MSN / Windows Live Messenger Spammers
• Stupid Geek Tricks: Enable More Fonts for the Windows Command Prompt
• Stupid Geek Tricks: Hide Data in a Secret Text File Compartment
• Stupid Geek Tricks: Navigate in the File Open/Save Dialog With the Keyboard
• Stupid Geek Tricks: Open a Command Prompt From the Desktop Right-Click Menu
• Stupid Geek Tricks: Open an Explorer Window from the Command Prompt’s Current Directory
• Stupid Geek Tricks: Select Multiple Windows on the Taskbar
• Stupid Geek Tricks: Show Your Name In the System Clock
• Stupid Geek Tricks: Undo an Accidental Move or Delete With a Keyboard Shortcut
• Stupid Geek Tricks: Using 7-Zip as a Blazing Fast File Browser
• Sudo for Windows Vista
• Svchost Viewer Shows Exactly What Each svchost.exe Instance is Doing
• Switch Windows by Hovering the Mouse Over a Window in Windows Vista
• Sync Your Clock With Internet Time Servers from the Vista Command Prompt
• Tabbed Explorer Add-on for Windows Vista (and an Up Button too!)
• Temporarily Disable Windows Update’s Automatic Reboot in Vista
• Test Your Computer’s Memory Using Windows Vista Memory Diagnostic Tool
• The How-To Geek Vista Sidebar Gadget
• Toggle Flash On or Off in Internet Explorer the Easy Way
• Trim Windows Vista’s Bloated Window Borders
• Troubleshoot Browsing Issues by Reloading the DNS Client Cache in Vista
• Troubleshooting Internet Explorer on Vista Locking Up or Running Slowly
• Tune Your ClearType Font Settings in Windows Vista
• Turn Off the Obnoxious HP Driver UAC Popup Update Check in Vista
• Turn Off Windows Explorer Click Sounds in Windows Vista
• Turn on Remote Desktop in Windows Vista
• Understanding Vista’s New Network Connection Icons
• Understanding Windows Vista Aero Glass Requirements
• Understanding Windows Vista Paging File Size
• Use "Command Prompt Here" in Windows Vista
• Use Parental Controls to Filter Websites in Windows Vista
• Use Parental Controls To Limit Time Kids Spend On The Computer
• Use Ubuntu Live CD to Backup Files from Your Dead Windows Computer
• Use Windows Vista Aero through Remote Desktop Connection
• Use Windows Vista Reliability Monitor to Troubleshoot Crashes
• Use Windows Vista Task Manager to See File Name of Running Process
• Useful Geek Tricks: Create a Custom System Administration Panel in Windows XP or Vista
• Using Autoruns Tool to Track Startup Applications and Add-ons
• Using GParted to Resize Your Windows Vista Partition
• Using Netflix Watchnow in Windows Vista Media Center (Gmedia)
• Using Password Phrases For Better Security
• Using Sticky Notes in Windows Vista or XP
• Using Symlinks in Windows Vista
• Using VLC Player Under Vista
• Using Windows Mobility Center in Vista
• Using Windows Vista Compatibility Mode
• Using Windows Vista System Restore
• Utilize User Activity Reports To Determine Which Parental Controls To Use
• Verify the Integrity of Windows Vista System Files
• View Hidden 3D Benchmarks in Windows Vista
• View Last Modified Files on Windows Vista
• View the List of Installed Drivers the Easy Way
• Visual Clues when Copying or Moving Files in Vista
• Wait, How do I Turn on DreamScene Again?
• What are wmpnscfg.exe and wmpnetwk.exe and Why Are They Running?
• What Can You Really Expect from Windows Vista Service Pack 1?
• What is Adobe_Updater.exe and Why Is It Running?
• What is ctfmon.exe And Why Is It Running?
• What is dpupdchk.exe and Why Is It Running?
• What is dwm.exe And Why Is It Running?
• What is jusched.exe And Why Is It Running?
• What is rundll32.exe And Why Is It Running?
• What is svchost.exe And Why Is It Running?
• What is this "My Sharing Folders" Icon in My Computer and How Do I Remove It?
• What is this "Web Folders" Icon in My Computer and How Do I Remove It?
• What Kind of Memory Does My Computer Have Installed?
• Why Can’t I Turn the Details/Preview Panes On or Off in Windows Vista Explorer?
• Why Did Windows Vista’s Music Folder Icon Turn Yellow?
• Why Do My Windows Vista Fonts Look Horrible?
• Why Does My Computer Make a Noise When I Press the Caps Lock Key?
• Why Does My Password Expire in Windows?
• Why Does My Windows Vista Explorer Send To Menu Hang or Open Slowly?
• Why is Task Manager Disabled?
• Workaround for Vista Taskbar Thumbnail Previews Not Showing Correctly
• Working Around Windows Vista’s "Shrink Volume" Inadequacy Problems
• Yahoo! Messenger for Vista Finally Released (Beta)
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Desktop Customization

• Add "My Computer" to Your Vista Taskbar
• Add an Application to the Quick Launch Menu in Vista
• Add Any Application to the Desktop Right-Click Menu in Vista
• Add Control Panel to the Desktop Right-Click Menu in Vista
• Add Copy To / Move To on Windows 7 or Vista Right-Click Menu
• Add Disk Cleanup to the Right-Click Menu for a Drive
• Add Encrypt / Decrypt Options to Windows Vista Right-Click Menu
• Add Home Directory Icon to the Desktop in Windows Vista
• Add Internet Explorer 7 Icon to the Desktop in Windows Vista
• Add Internet Explorer Icon to Windows Vista Desktop
• Add User Accounts Utility (Userpasswords2) to Control Panel
• Another Desktop Cube for Windows XP/Vista
• Applying Themes To Your Windows Vista Sidebar
• Assign a Shortcut Key to the Snipping Tool in Windows Vista
• Bounty Program Success: "Active Desktop" Replacement for Vista
• Built-in Quick Launch Hotkeys in Windows Vista
• Change Start Menu to Use Small Icons in Windows Vista
• Change the Number of Recent Items Shown on the Vista Start Menu
• Change the Windows Vista Power Buttons to Shut Down
• Completely Disable the System Tray on Windows Vista / XP
• Create a Context Menu Item to Copy a List of Files to the Clipboard in Windows Vista
• Create a Context Menu Item to Copy a Text File To the Clipboard in Windows Vista
• Create a Custom Boot Logo for Windows Vista
• Create a Shortcut or Hotkey to Turn Off the Monitor
• Create a Shortcut or Hotkey to Turn the Desktop Icons On or Off
• Create Icons to Start the Screensaver on Windows Vista
• Create Shortcut Icon to Disable / Enable the Screensaver
• Customize the Manufacturer Support Info in Windows Vista
• Customize the Windows Vista Send To Menu
• Customize Your Welcome Picture Choices in Windows Vista
• Customize Your Windows Vista Logon Screen
• Disable All Notification Balloons in Windows Vista
• Disable Delete Confirmation Dialog in Windows Vista
• Disable Ease of Access Button on Vista Logon Screen
• Disable Explorer Breadcrumbs in Windows Vista
• Disable Favorite Links Panel in Windows Vista Explorer
• Disable Shortcut Icon Arrow Overlay in Windows 7 or Vista
• Disable the "Send To" Folder on the Windows Explorer Context Menu
• Disable Win+X Shortcut Keys on Windows Vista
• Disable Windows Sidebar in Vista
• Disable Windows Vista’s Built-in CD/DVD Burning Features
• Display My Computer Icon on the Desktop in Windows Vista
• Dock Quick Launch or Address Toolbar to Desktop in Vista
• Dual Monitors: Use a Different Wallpaper on Each Desktop in Vista or XP
• Enable "Pin to Start Menu" for Folders in Windows Vista / XP
• Enable "Ubuntu Style" Logons in Windows Vista
• Enable Additional Clocks in Windows Vista
• Enable Hidden BootScreen in Windows Vista
• Enable Military Time in Windows Vista
• Enable Run Command on Windows Vista Start Menu
• Enhance Windows XP Look & Feel the Easy Way
• Fix for COM Surrogate Has Stopped Working Error in Vista
• Get the Beryl/Ubuntu "Desktop Cube" Effect for Windows
• Get Vista Taskbar Thumbnail Previews in Windows XP
• Hide Desktop Icon Text on Windows Vista
• Hide Drives from Your Computer in Windows Vista
• Hide Recently Used Documents/Programs From the Windows Vista Start Menu
• Hide the Recycle Bin Icon Text on Windows Vista
• Hide, Delete, or Destroy the Recycle Bin Icon in Windows Vista
• Hotkey for Creating New Folder in Windows Explorer
• How to Clean Up Your Messy Windows Context Menu
• How to Patch Windows Vista to Enable Custom Themes (Visual Styles)
• How To Repair Your Crashed or Hanging Vista Sidebar
• Keep Start Menu From Closing After Opening Applications
• Launch Shortcuts Quickly With Microsoft Speed Launch
• Mac OSX Expose Clone for Windows Vista
• Make "Command Prompt Here" Always Display for Folders in Windows Vista
• Make Explorer Show Window Titles in Windows Vista
• Make Firefox Look Like Internet Explorer 7(mostly) on Windows Vista
• Make New Folders in Your Vista User Directory Use Matching Greenish Icons
• Mount an ISO image in Windows Vista
• Move the Public Folder in Windows Vista
• New Vista Syntax for Opening Control Panel Items from the Command-line
• Organize Your Messy Desktop with Stardock’s Fences
• Pin Any Folder to the Vista Start Menu the Easy Way
• Place IE7 Menu Bar Back On Top
• Power Up and Manage Your Windows Send To Menu with Send To Toys
• Power Up Your Start Menu Search Box in Windows Vista
• Prevent Windows Update from Forcibly Rebooting Your Computer
• Put AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) In your Windows Sidebar
• Put Your Pidgin Buddy List into the Windows Vista Sidebar
• Quick Help: Restore Flip3D Icon in Windows Vista
• Quick Help: Restore Show Desktop Icon in Windows Vista
• Quick Tip: Change Monitor Timeout From Command Line
• Remove "Shortcut" Text From New Shortcuts in Vista
• Remove ATI Catalyst Control Center from the Desktop Right-Click Menu
• Remove NVIDIA Control Panel from Desktop Right-Click Menu
• Remove That Unsightly Focus Rectangle in Windows XP or Vista
• Reorganize Your Taskbar Buttons and Tray Icons in XP/Vista
• Restore Missing Desktop Icons in Windows Vista
• Restore the "Search…" Item to the Folder Context Menu in Windows Vista SP1
• Roundup: 16 Tweaks to Windows Vista Look & Feel
• Run Windows Sidebar Gadgets Without the Sidebar
• Save 15 Keystrokes – Use Ctrl+Enter to Complete URL
• Save and Restore Desktop Icon Layout in Windows Vista
• Set Icons in Vista to Open With a Single Click Instead of Double-Click
• Shortcut Key to Hide Windows Vista Sidebar Behind Other Windows
• Speed up Windows Vista Start Menu Search By Limiting Results
• Stop an Application from Running at Startup in Windows Vista
• Tabbed Explorer Add-on for Windows Vista (and an Up Button too!)
• The How-To Geek Vista Sidebar Gadget
• Trim Windows Vista’s Bloated Window Borders
• Tune Your ClearType Font Settings in Windows Vista
• Turn Off Windows Explorer Click Sounds in Windows Vista
• Wait, How do I Turn on DreamScene Again?
• What is this "My Sharing Folders" Icon in My Computer and How Do I Remove It?
• What is this "Web Folders" Icon in My Computer and How Do I Remove It?
• Why Did Windows Vista’s Music Folder Icon Turn Yellow?
• Why Do My Windows Vista Fonts Look Horrible?
• Yahoo! Messenger for Vista Finally Released (Beta)
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Managing Files and Folders

• Add "Run as Administrator" to Any File Type in Windows Vista
• Analyze and Manage Hard Drive Space with WinDirStat
• Backup/Copy Files that are "In Use" or "Locked" in Windows
• Change the Default Editor for Batch Files in Vista
• Copy Path of a File to the Clipboard in Windows 7 or Vista
• Create a Shortcut to Delete Recent Items in Windows Vista (or XP’s) Start Menu
• Dealing With Windows Vista Explorer Screwing Up Auto-Detection of Folder Types
• Disable Thumbnail Previews in Windows Vista Explorer
• Enable Mapping to \\Hostname\C$ Share on Windows Vista
• Enable Quick Search in Folders on Windows Vista
• Find Files Within a Date Range with Windows Vista Search
• Fixing Annoyances: Stop Windows from Copying Files Accidentally When Ctrl-Click Selecting
• Geek Reviews: Use TeraCopy to Speed Up File Copying
• How To Share a Folder the XP Way in Windows Vista
• Keep Your Vista Desktop Clean with the Magic Folder
• Make Windows Vista Explorer Preview Pane Work for More File Types
• Make Your System Clean Up Old Downloads Automatically
• Map a Drive Letter to a Folder the Easy Way in Windows
• Moving Your Personal Data Folders in Windows Vista the Easy Way
• Quick Add Links to Windows Vista Explorer Favorite Links
• Quick Tip: Windows Vista Temp Files Directory
• Rebuilding the Search Index in Windows Vista
• Reclaim Your Hard Drive Space the Easy Way
• Recover Files with Shadow Copies on Any Version of Windows Vista
• Resize Icons Quickly in Windows Vista Explorer
• Select Files using Check Boxes in Windows Vista
• Show Hidden Files and Folders in Windows Vista
• Skip the Annoying "Use the Web service to find the correct program" Dialog
• Stupid Geek Tricks: Using 7-Zip as a Blazing Fast File Browser
• Using Symlinks in Windows Vista
• View Last Modified Files on Windows Vista
• Visual Clues when Copying or Moving Files in Vista
• Why Can’t I Turn the Details/Preview Panes On or Off in Windows Vista Explorer?
• Why Does My Windows Vista Explorer Send To Menu Hang or Open Slowly?
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Network and Internet

• Allow Pings (ICMP Echo Request) Through Your Windows Vista Firewall
• Backup and Restore Internet Explorer’s Trusted Sites List
• Backup Internet Explorer 7 Search Providers List
• Blocking Spam from International Senders in Windows Vista Mail
• Change Internet Explorer in Windows Vista to Search Google by Default
• Create a Shortcut to Search Your IE Favorites With Windows Vista Search
• Display your Google Calendar in Windows Calendar
• Enable More Simultaneous Downloads in Internet Explorer
• Fix for New Contact Group Button Not Displaying in Vista
• Fix Problems With Copying Large Files in Windows Vista
• Geek Reviews: First Look at Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2
• How to Create Exceptions in Windows Vista Firewall
• Make Ctrl+Tab in Internet Explorer 7 Use Most Recent Order
• Maximize Your IE7 Tab Bar Space by Removing the Command Bar
• Open IE’s Private Browsing Mode the Easy Way
• Print Pages in Internet Explorer 7 Without Headers or Footers
• Quickly Open Network Connections List in Windows Vista
• Remove "Map Network Drive" Menu Item from Windows Vista or XP
• Remove PartyPoker (Or Other Items) from the Internet Explorer Tools Menu
• Reopen Closed Tabs in Internet Explorer
• Search Your Internet Explorer Favorites From Within IE in Vista or XP
• Setting up Gmail IMAP Support for Windows Vista Mail
• Toggle Flash On or Off in Internet Explorer the Easy Way
• Troubleshoot Browsing Issues by Reloading the DNS Client Cache in Vista
• Troubleshooting Internet Explorer on Vista Locking Up or Running Slowly
• Turn on Remote Desktop in Windows Vista
• Understanding Vista’s New Network Connection Icons
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Security

• 4 Ways to Make UAC Less Annoying on Windows Vista
• Back Up Your File Encryption Key in Windows Vista
• Backup or Restore Saved Network User Credentials in Windows Vista
• Block Or Allow Programs Your Child Uses With Parental Controls in Vista
• Block Third-Party Cookies in IE7
• Blocking Spam from International Senders in Windows Vista Mail
• Create a Shortcut for Locking Your Computer Screen in Windows Vista
• Create Administrator Mode Shortcuts Without UAC Prompts in Windows Vista
• Disable Security Center Popup Notifications in Windows Vista
• Disable the Annoying "This page has an unspecified potential security risk" When Using Files on a Network Share
• Disable User Account Control (UAC) the Easy Way on Windows Vista
• Disable User Account Control(UAC) For Administrators Only
• Enable Ctrl+Alt+Delete for Vista Logon Screen
• Enable or Disable UAC From the Windows Vista Command Line
• Help Protect Your Children with Windows Live Family Safety Filter
• How to Create and Use a Password Reset Disk in Windows Vista
• How to Create Exceptions in Windows Vista Firewall
• How to Deny Access to Files or Folders in Windows Vista
• Important: How To Scan and Remove Malicious Viruses
• Make User Account Control (UAC) Stop Blacking Out the Screen in Windows Vista
• Make Windows 7 or Vista Log On Automatically
• Mysticgeek Blog: Encrypt Files and Folders With Just a Few Clicks
• Protect Your Kids Online Using Open DNS
• Registry Hack to Disable Writing to USB Drives
• Secure Computing: Block And Prevent Malicious Software With SpywareBlaster
• Secure Computing: Create Scheduled Scans With Spybot Search & Destroy
• Secure Computing: Detect and Eliminate Malware Using Windows Defender
• Secure Computing: Find and Eliminate Spyware with Spyware Terminator
• Secure Computing: Free Anti-Virus Protection With Avast Home Edition
• Secure Computing: Free Anti-Virus Protection With AVG Free Edition
• Secure Computing: Free Virus Protection for Advanced Users with ClamWin
• Secure Computing: Free Virus Protection with Comodo AntiVirus Beta 2.0
• Secure Computing: Free Virus Protection with PC Tools Anti-Virus
• Secure Computing: Help Identify And Eliminate Malicious Software With Ad-Aware
• Secure Computing: Identify and Eliminate Spyware with Comodo BOClean
• Secure Computing: Windows Live OneCare
• Stopping Obnoxious MSN / Windows Live Messenger Spammers
• Sudo for Windows Vista
• Use Parental Controls to Filter Websites in Windows Vista
• Use Parental Controls To Limit Time Kids Spend On The Computer
• Using Password Phrases For Better Security
• Utilize User Activity Reports To Determine Which Parental Controls To Use
• Why Does My Password Expire in Windows?
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System Administration

• Add "Take Ownership" to Explorer Right-Click Menu in Vista
• Add a new File Type to Indexing in Windows Vista
• Adding Indexing Locations in Windows Vista
• Always Start an Application in Administrator Mode on Windows Vista
• Backup and Restore Hardware Drivers the Easy Way with Double Driver
• Change How Often System Restore Creates Restore Points in Windows Vista
• Change Your Computer Name in Windows Vista
• Change Your Forgotten Windows Password with the Linux System Rescue CD
• Configure Disk Defragmenter Schedule in Windows Vista
• Copy Windows Drivers From One Machine to Another
• Create a Report of Installed Hardware and Software with WinAudit
• Create a Restore Point for Windows Vista’s System Restore
• Create a Shortcut or Hotkey to Open Task Manager’s "All Users" View in Windows Vista
• Create a Shortcut or Hotkey to Run CCleaner Silently
• Create a Shortcut to the Stored User Names and Passwords Dialog in Windows
• Dealing With Windows Vista Time Sync Problems
• Disable Logon to Windows Computers When Not Connected to a Domain
• Disable or Hide Optional Updates on Windows Vista
• Disable Power Management on Windows Vista
• Disable System Restore in Windows Vista
• Easily Set Default OS in a Windows Vista and XP Dual-boot Setup
• Enable or Disable Right-Click Context Menus in Windows Explorer
• Enable the (Hidden) Administrator Account on Windows Vista
• Find Out If Your Computer Can Run Windows Vista
• Fix When Sound Doesn’t Work After Hibernate or Sleep in Vista
• Fixing "BOOTMGR is missing" Error While Trying to Boot Windows Vista
• Fixing "Event Viewer cannot open the event log" When Viewing System Logs
• Force Windows to Boot Into Safe Mode Without Using the F8 Key
• Geek Reviews: Monitor And Benchmark Your PC With PC Wizard
• Generate a List of Installed Drivers from the Command Line
• Guide to Using Check Disk in Windows Vista
• Help Troubleshoot the Blue Screen of Death by Preventing Automatic Reboot
• How to Delete a System File in Windows Vista
• How to Delete a Windows Service in Vista or XP
• How To Get Detailed Information About Your PC
• How to Install IIS on Windows Vista
• How to Regain Access to Your Administrator Account in Windows Vista using System Restore
• Increase the Cached Logon Count for Windows Computers on a Domain
• Install Windows XP on Your Pre-Installed Windows Vista Computer
• Make a Shortcut Icon to Create a System Restore Point in Windows Vista
• Make Windows Vista Stop Asking for Password When Resuming from Sleep
• Microsoft Releases Pre-SP1 Updates for Windows Vista
• Mysticgeek Blog: Completely Uninstall Programs And More With Revo Uninstaller
• Mysticgeek Blog: Generate A System Health Report In Vista
• Reduce System Restore’s Disk Usage in Vista
• Remove Old Drivers After Upgrading to New Hardware
• Remove Optional and Probably Unnecessary Windows Vista Components
• Remove User Accounts From the Logon Screen in Windows Vista
• Replacing Task Manager with Process Explorer in Vista
• Reset Your Forgotten Password the Easy Way Using the Ultimate Boot CD for Windows
• Resize a Partition for Free in Windows Vista
• Resolving "Setup did not find any hard disk drives" during Windows XP Installation
• Roll Back Troublesome Device Drivers in Windows Vista
• Run a Command as Administrator from the Windows Vista Run box
• Set Automatic Defrag Options for All Drives in Vista Service Pack 1
• Set XP as the Default OS in a Windows Vista Dual-Boot Setup
• Setup CCleaner to Automatically Run Each Night in Vista or XP
• Share Registry Editor Favorite Keys Across Computers
• Speed up Your Windows Vista Computer with ReadyBoost
• Speeding up VNC on Vista By Limiting Visual Effects
• Start Your Computer More Quickly by Delaying the Startup of a Service in Vista
• Still Useful in Vista: Startup Control Panel
• Test Your Computer’s Memory Using Windows Vista Memory Diagnostic Tool
• Turn on Remote Desktop in Windows Vista
• Understanding Windows Vista Paging File Size
• Use Ubuntu Live CD to Backup Files from Your Dead Windows Computer
• Use Windows Vista Reliability Monitor to Troubleshoot Crashes
• Use Windows Vista Task Manager to See File Name of Running Process
• Useful Geek Tricks: Create a Custom System Administration Panel in Windows XP or Vista
• Using Autoruns Tool to Track Startup Applications and Add-ons
• Using GParted to Resize Your Windows Vista Partition
• Using Windows Vista Compatibility Mode
• Using Windows Vista System Restore
• Verify the Integrity of Windows Vista System Files
• View the List of Installed Drivers the Easy Way
• What is Adobe_Updater.exe and Why Is It Running?
• What is dpupdchk.exe and Why Is It Running?
• What is rundll32.exe And Why Is It Running?
• What is svchost.exe And Why Is It Running?
• What Kind of Memory Does My Computer Have Installed?
• Working Around Windows Vista’s "Shrink Volume" Inadequacy Problems
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Vista Tips & Tweaks

• "Up" Keyboard Shortcut for Windows Vista Explorer
• Add "Open with Notepad" to the Context Menu for All Files
• Add "Run as Administrator" for AutoHotkey Scripts in Windows Vista
• Add Defragment to the Right-Click Menu for a Drive
• Add Group Policy Editor to Control Panel
• Add Registry Editor to Control Panel
• Assign a Shortcut Key to the Snipping Tool in Windows Vista
• Boost Your Mouse Pointing Accuracy in Windows
• Bring Misplaced Off-Screen Windows Back to Your Desktop (Keyboard Trick)
• Change SuperFetch to Only Cache System Boot Files in Vista
• Clean Up Past Notification Icons in Windows Vista
• Clear IE7 Browsing History From the Command Line
• Copy To the Clipboard From the Windows Command Prompt
• Copy Windows Error Messages to the Clipboard
• Create a Keyboard Shortcut to Access Hidden Desktop Icons and Files
• Create a Shortcut Icon or Hotkey to Turn Windows Vista Firewall On or Off
• Create a Shortcut or Hotkey for the Safely Remove Hardware Dialog
• Create a Shortcut or Hotkey to Clear the Clipboard in Windows Vista
• Create a Shortcut or Hotkey to Eject the CD/DVD Drive
• Create a Shortcut or Hotkey to Immediately Eject a Specific USB Drive
• Create a Shortcut or Hotkey to Mute the System Volume in Windows
• Create a Shortcut or Hotkey to Open Task Manager’s "All Users" View in Windows Vista
• Create a Shortcut or Hotkey to Switch Power Plans
• Create a Shortcut to Easily View the Windows Clipboard
• Create a Shortcut to Email a Recipient Directly From Your Desktop
• Create Shortcuts to Quickly Reboot to the Alternate OS in a Vista/XP Dual-Boot
• Delete Wrong AutoComplete Entries in Windows Vista Mail
• Disable AutoPlay in Windows Vista
• Disable Caps Lock Key in Windows Vista
• Disable Deletion of the Recycle Bin in Windows Vista
• Disable Hybrid Sleep Mode in Windows Vista
• Disable Power Management on Windows Vista
• Disable Tabbed Browsing in Internet Explorer 7
• Disable the Irritating Sticky / Filter Keys Popup Dialogs
• Disable Win+X Shortcut Keys on Windows Vista
• Disable Windows Calendar in Windows Vista
• Disable Windows Mobility Center in Vista
• Disable/Enable Lock Workstation Functionality (Windows + L)
• Download and Convert Real Media Audio Streams the Easy Way
• Easily Determine Windows Uptime in Vista or XP
• Enable or Disable UAC From the Windows Vista Command Line
• Ever Wonder What Temperature Your CPU is Running At?
• Extend Windows Vista Trial to 120 Days
• Family Fun: Share Photos with Photo Gallery and Windows Live Spaces
• Finding Registry Keys the Easy Way in Vista or XP
• Fix "Sleep Mode Randomly Waking Up" Issue in Windows Vista
• Fix For Outlook 2007 Constantly Asking for Password on Vista
• Fix for Special Folders Reverting to Default Folder Icon in Windows Vista
• Fix for VLC Skipping and Lagging Playing High-Def Video Files
• Fix for When Clock, Volume, Power or Network Icons are Missing and Grayed Out in Windows Vista
• Fix For When Windows Explorer in Vista Stops Showing File Names
• Fixing "Visual Studio 2005 SP1 requires an update for Windows Vista"
• Fixing Firefox Scrolling Problems with Dell Synaptics Touchpad
• Fixing Problems with Synergy on Windows Vista
• Fixing When Windows Media Player Library Won’t Let You Add Files
• Get Mac’s Hide Others (cmd+opt+H) Keyboard Shortcut for Windows
• Get the Linux Alt+Window Drag Functionality in Windows
• Hidden Trick to Close Windows Explorer in Vista
• Hide Flashing Command Line and Batch File Windows On Startup
• Hide the Windows Vista Welcome Screen
• How Do I Kill All the iexplore.exe Processes at Once?
• How to Debug a Windows Vista Sidebar Gadget With Visual Studio
• How to Disable SuperFetch on Windows Vista
• How to Install IIS on Windows Vista
• How to Make a Windows Vista Repair Disk If You Don’t Have One
• How to Make/Edit a movie with Windows Movie Maker in Windows Vista
• How to Play .OGM Video Files in Windows Vista
• How to Print to a PDF File on Windows Vista
• Increase the FileSystem Memory Cache Size in Vista
• Index Your PDF Documents with Foxit IFilter for Vista
• Keyboard Ninja: Kill Windows with the Blue Screen of Death in 3 Keystrokes
• Keyboard Ninja: Pop Up the Vista Calendar
• Keyboard Ninja: Pop Up the Vista Calendar with a Single Hotkey
• Keyboard Ninja: Scrolling the Windows Command Prompt With Only the Keyboard
• Keyboard Ninja: Toggle File Extension Display With a Shortcut Key in Windows
• Lock The Screen While in Full-Screen Mode in Windows Media Player
• Make a Shortcut to Start Task Manager in Minimized Mode
• Make the Mouse Pointer Stay Away from What You’re Typing
• Make Trillian on Vista Open Links in Firefox
• Make Vista Index Your Network Connections
• Make Windows Media Player Automatically Open in Mini Player Mode
• Make Windows Vista Shut Down Services Quicker
• Map Any Key to Any Key on Windows XP / Vista
• Mount Multiple ISO Images Using Virtual CloneDrive
• Mysticgeek Blog: Turn Vista Home Premium Into Ultimate (Part 3) – Shadow Copy
• Play Real Media Audio Using VLC
• Prevent Explorer from Freezing With Large Zip Files on Vista
• Print Pages in Internet Explorer 7 Without Headers or Footers
• Quick Tip: Change the Registered Owner in Windows
• Quick Tip: Create Shutdown / Restart / Lock Icons in Windows Vista
• Re-Enable Hibernate Option in Windows Vista
• Re-Enable Sleep Mode in Windows Vista
• Remotely Control Somebody’s Desktop the Easy Way
• Remove "Please wait while the document is being prepared for reading" Message in Adobe Reader 8
• Remove ISP Text or Corporate Branding from Internet Explorer Title Bar
• Remove QuickTime Icon From System Tray
• Remove Synaptics Touchpad Icon from System Tray
• Remove the Built-In Search Bar on IE 7
• Remove the Java Icon From the System Tray
• Remove the On-Screen Keyboard on the Vista Login Screen
• Remove Winamp Context Menu Items from Vista
• Reset Open/Save Choice for Internet Explorer Downloads in Vista
• Resize Windows to Specific Dimensions Easily With Sizer
• Restore "Show Hidden Files and Folders" Option in Vista
• Restore Missing Items in Windows Vista Control Panel
• Restore That Missing "Up" Button in Windows Vista Explorer
• Restore the "Search…" Item to the Folder Context Menu in Windows Vista SP1
• Save 1-4% More Battery Life With Windows Vista Battery Saver
• Scroll the Window Under the Mouse in Windows XP / Vista
• Share Your Windows Vista Experience Index Score
• Show Keyboard Shortcut Access Keys in Windows Vista
• Speed up External USB Hard Drives in Windows Vista
• Speed Up Network File Copying While Playing Audio in Windows Vista SP1
• Speed Up or Disable Windows Search Indexing in Vista
• Speed Up SATA Hard Drives in Windows Vista
• Start an Application Assigned to a Specific CPU in Windows Vista
• Stop the Annoying "Windows Has Blocked Some Startup Programs" Balloon
• Stop Windows Update from Hijacking the Sleep Button
• Stupid Geek Tricks: Enable More Fonts for the Windows Command Prompt
• Stupid Geek Tricks: Hide Data in a Secret Text File Compartment
• Stupid Geek Tricks: Navigate in the File Open/Save Dialog With the Keyboard
• Stupid Geek Tricks: Open a Command Prompt From the Desktop Right-Click Menu
• Stupid Geek Tricks: Open an Explorer Window from the Command Prompt’s Current Directory
• Stupid Geek Tricks: Select Multiple Windows on the Taskbar
• Stupid Geek Tricks: Show Your Name In the System Clock
• Stupid Geek Tricks: Undo an Accidental Move or Delete With a Keyboard Shortcut
• Svchost Viewer Shows Exactly What Each svchost.exe Instance is Doing
• Switch Windows by Hovering the Mouse Over a Window in Windows Vista
• Sync Your Clock With Internet Time Servers from the Vista Command Prompt
• Temporarily Disable Windows Update’s Automatic Reboot in Vista
• Turn Off the Obnoxious HP Driver UAC Popup Update Check in Vista
• Use "Command Prompt Here" in Windows Vista
• Using Netflix Watchnow in Windows Vista Media Center (Gmedia)
• Using Sticky Notes in Windows Vista or XP
• Using VLC Player Under Vista
• Using Windows Mobility Center in Vista
• View Hidden 3D Benchmarks in Windows Vista
• What are wmpnscfg.exe and wmpnetwk.exe and Why Are They Running?
• What Can You Really Expect from Windows Vista Service Pack 1?
• What is ctfmon.exe And Why Is It Running?
• What is jusched.exe And Why Is It Running?
• Why Does My Computer Make a Noise When I Press the Caps Lock Key?
• Why is Task Manager Disabled?
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Windows Aero Glass

• $103.15 Bounty(Paid!) for Increasing Windows Vista Taskbar Preview Size
• Activate Flip 3D With Your Mouse in Vista
• Create a Shortcut to Enable/Disable Aero Transparency in Vista
• Disable Aero on Windows Vista
• Disable Flip3D in Windows Vista or Windows 7
• Easily Disable Vista’s Aero Before Running an Application (Such as a Video Game)
• Enable Slow-Motion Aero Animations in Windows Vista
• Great Expose Clone for Windows Vista
• How to Patch Windows Vista to Enable Custom Themes (Visual Styles)
• Increase Size of Windows Vista Taskbar Previews
• Mac OSX Expose Clone for Windows Vista
• My Vista Aero Glass Turned Itself Off, How Do I Enable it Again?
• Roundup: 16 Tweaks to Windows Vista Look & Feel
• Trim Windows Vista’s Bloated Window Borders
• Understanding Windows Vista Aero Glass Requirements
• Use Windows Vista Aero through Remote Desktop Connection
• What is dwm.exe And Why Is It Running?
• Why Do My Windows Vista Fonts Look Horrible?
• Workaround for Vista Taskbar Thumbnail Previews Not Showing Correctly
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