Vista Tips And Tricks
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The Windows Vista Tips and Tricks section contains some of the more popular tips/tweaks. Because this section will be updated pretty regularly I suggest you keep popping back to the site to check what new tips and tweaks have been added.
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4. Enable BitLocker Encryption
6. Checking System Memory With Windows Memory Diagnostics Tool
7. Preview Documents In Windows Explorer
8. Turn Off User Account Control (UAC)
10. Create A System Restore Point
12. Turn Off Security Center Alerts
13. Update Windows Experience Index Score
14. Windows Vista Boot Manager - BCDedit
15. Change Windows Mail Preview Pane View
16. Create New Partition Using The Windows Vista DVD
17. Format A Partition Using The Windows Vista DVD
18. Deleting A Partition Using The Windows Vista DVD
19. Extend A Partition Using The Windows Vista DVD
20. Vista DVD Repair Your Computer Options
21. Adding An Extra Clock To The Notification Area
23. Change Behaviour Of Icons In Notification Area
24. Turn Off The Windows Sidebar
25. Adding Gadgets To The Sidebar
26. Installing RAID/SATA Drivers
27. Remove Gadgets from Sidebar
28. Find On Page Option In IE 7.0
29. Enable/Disable Internet Connection Activity Animation
30. Run Blocked Startup Programs
32. Install Windows Vista (Illustrated)
33. Disable Data Execution Prevention (DEP)
34. Clear Past Items From The Notification Area
36. Shrink A Partition From Within Vista
37. Extend A Partition From Within Vista
38. Disable Automatic Restart To Read Blue Screen Messages
39. Enable BCC Field In Windows Mail
40. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor
41. Prevent System Restore Points Being Lost When Dual Booting With Windows XP
42. Remove Shortcut Arrows From Desktop Icons
43. Show Hidden Files And Folders
44. Show Protected Operating System Files
45. Disable Automatic Defragmentation
46. Remove Windows Vista From Dual Boot System
47. Add Read Mail Icon To IE 7.0 Toolbar
48. Add IE 7.0 Icon To Desktop
49. Disable Large Icons On Desktop
50. Create A Complete Backup And Restore Image With Windows Vista
51. Windows Vista Repair Options
52. Upgrading To Windows Vista (Illustrated)
53. Decrease Storage Space Allocated To System Restore
55. Add Hibernation Option To Shutdown Menu
57. Change Name Of Registered Owner
58. Disable Large Icons On The Start Menu
59. Turn Off The Windows Start Up Sound
60. Windows NTBACKUP Restore Utility
62. Remove Personal Information From Image Files
63. Delete Browsing History In IE 7.0
65. Is Your Copy Of Vista Genuine?
67. Bring Your Desktop To Life With DreamScene
68. Enable Sound In DreamScene
69. Change Space Allocation For Recycle Bin
70. Modify Locations Which Vista Indexes
72. Move Documents Folder To New Location
73. Add Logo And Support Information
74. Disable User Account Control For The Administrator Account Only
75. Change The Way Security Center Alerts You
76. Repair A Vista Installation Using The Upgrade Option Of The Vista DVD
77. Disable Attachment Virus Protection In Windows Mail
78. Remove OEM Branding From PC
79. By Pass The Vista Log On Screen
80. Clear Windows Paging File At Shutdown
81. Install Windows XP On A Machine Already Running Windows Vista
82. Accidentally Deleted The Recycle Bin Icon
83. Enabling The Spell Checker In Windows Mail
84. AutoRun/AutoPlay Does Not Work When A CD/DVD Is Inserted
85. Remove ISP Branding From Your PC
86. Error Code 0x80240029 When Updating Windows Defender
87. Product Key Already In Use Message When Attempting To Activate Windows Vista
88. Run Windows Vista For 120 Days Without Having To Activate
89. Error Code 0x80070422 While Downloading Windows Updates
92. Disable Download Images Option In Windows Mail
93. Disable Disk Defragmenter Schedule
94. Show Tabbed Internet Explorer 7.0 Web Pages As Thumbnails
95. Add Internet Explorer 7.0 Address Bar To The Vista Task Bar
96. Change The Location Of The Windows Mail Folder Store
97. Email Stuck In Windows Mail Outbox
98. Leave Message Copies On Webmail Server When Downloading To Windows Mail
99. Enable Start Menu Power Button To Shut Down PC
100. Disable This Page Contains Both Secure And Non Secure Items Option In Internet Explorer
101. Stop Windows Vista Password From Expiring
102. Create An Administrator Password Reset Disk
103. Accessing Files On Your Vista DVD
104. Uninstall Vista Service Pack 1 Beta
105. Prevent CAP LOCK Message Flashing On Screen When Pressing The CAP LOCK Button
106. Uninstall Windows Live Mail
107. Download A Full Copy Of Windows Vista Service Pack 1
108. Remove Service Pack 1 Back Up Files
109. Change System Restore Creation Point Times
110. Uninstall Windows Service Pack 1
111. Restore Missing Flip 3D Icon To Quick Launch Toolbar
112. Change Windows Live Mail Spell Checker To British English Language
113. Disable Hide Extensions For Known File Types
114. Prevent Windows Disk Defragmenter From Defragmenting Additional Disks
115. Add/Remove Control Panel Icon On Desktop
116. Vista Prompts For Activation After Installing SP1
117. Error 80070002 When Checking For Windows Updates
118. Windows Sidebar Fails To Start
119. Display The Windows Explorer Menu Bar
120. Enable/Disable The Windows Explorer Navigation Pane