Windows Vista™ Frequently Asked Questions
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Vista Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
The Windows Vista Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 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 FAQ's 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