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Disable/Enable Recent Documents History
2008-05-16 11:16:00
The bad thing about Recent Documents History is that Windows XP has to calculate what should be put there each time you boot Windows, which can slow things downOpen the Registry Editor (select Start/Run, type regedit, and click OK).Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Mcft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer.Create a NoRecentDocsHistory D_WORD key. Double-click the value to open it once it is created.Set the Data Value to 1 to enable the restriction. 0 to disableClick OK and close the Registry Editor. You’ll need to restart the computer for the change to take effect...
 
Disable Right Click on The Desktop
2008-05-16 11:10:00
Follow the given steps to disable the right click functionality on desktop :To use this feature, you will need to be logged into your computer with administrative rights.Open registry editor, Click Start and type regedit in Run option then press EnterGo to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\ Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ExplorerIn right side panel, right click to create a new DWORD value with the name NoViewContextMenu (it is case sensitive) then assign number 1 in value data box.Now close the registry editor and restart your computer after any changes to go into effect.Next time, if you want to enable right click functionality on desktop then simply change the value of data box or delete the NoViewContextMenu DWORD item....
 
Disable Universal Plug and Play Services in the Windows XP
2008-05-16 11:09:00
Windows XP includes support for Universal Plug and Play (UnPnP) which allows UnPnP devices to be connected over a network. There are currently limited UnPnP devices available and due to a recent security flaw it may be advisable to disable these services.-Disable Universal Plug and Play Device HostOpen your registry editorNavigate to : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\upnphost.Set the value of “Start” to “4″ to disable the service, or “3″ to enable it.-Disable UnPnP Discovery ServiceOpen your registry editorGo to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SSDPSRV.Set the value of “Start” to “4″ to disable the service, or “3″ to en...
 
Disable Registry Editing Tools for Windows XP / Vista
2008-05-16 10:59:00
Warning : Be careful with this setting because once you enter this key into the registry you will not be able to use Regedit to undo the change. Consider wisely before using this modification so that you do not lock yourself out of the registry.Here this step to disable registry editor :Open your registry editor Klick start-run then type regeditNavigate into HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\SystemCreate a new DWORD value named ‘DisableRegistryTools’ and set the value to ‘1′ to disable registry editing functions.Restart Windows for the change to take effect. Note : This setting will disable all standard Microsoft registry editing tools, but not ...
 
Hidden Find Menu from Start Menu
2008-05-16 10:55:00
Open registry editor by Click Start – Run, then type regedit – EnterGo to : HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows \CurrentVersion\Policies\ExplorerRight Click in the right pane to Create new DWORD VALUERename it as NoFindDoube click assign number 1 in value data boxFINISH...
 
Disable Flash Player in Internet Explorer
2008-05-16 10:51:00
Open registry editor. Click start run then type regeditGo to : HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\ {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-98B9-444553540000}\MiscStatus\1Double Click Default String Value on the right paneReplace the value with 1024Then click OkNow Go to : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\ InternetExplorer\ ActiveX CompatibilityCreate New Key to create new subkey with the name {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-98B9-444553540000}Create Dword Value with the name Compatibility FlagsThen assign value data with number 400 (Hexadecimal) in the data box. OKClose the registry editor...
 
Enable Task Manager the Windows XP
2008-05-16 10:50:00
If a computer administrator has disabled Task Manager in your user account, you’ll see the message Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator when you try to start Task Manager. If you are an administrator, and the restriction wasn’t intentional, you can reactivate Task Manager through the registry.Here’s how :Never experiment with the registry settings. Back up the registry before making any changes.Click the Start button, and choose Run, or press Start+R.In the left column, navigate to the following key:          HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\           CurrentVersion\Policies\System The key is only available on systems where Task Manager has been disabled through Grou...
 
Remove Username From Start Menu in Windows XP
2008-05-16 10:49:00
Open up registry editor, by Click Start – run then type regeditGo to the following keyHKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\Policies\ExplorerCreate a new DWORD value on the right pane with the following values NameNoUserNameInStartMenuValue: 1To remove, either set the value to 0 or just delete the key. You will have to log off and back on to see the start menu without the username:You could also remove the picture by deleting or renaming this folderC:\Documents and Settings\All Users\ Application Data\ Microsoft\User Account Pictures\Default PicturesDoing so would remove the picture from the login page as well, and it doesn’t remove the blue border across the top....
 
View performance Computer Rating in the Windows Vista
2008-05-16 10:41:00
Click startWelcome screenChoose show all 12 itemSelect view computer detail, hardware and windows settingClick windows system performance ratingFINISH...
 
Backup and Security Windows Vista
2008-05-16 10:38:00
-Speed up your PC’s performance.Windows Vista introduces a new concept for adding additional performance to a running system. Windows ReadyBoost™ lets people use flash memory on a USB 2.0 drive, SD Card, Compact Flash, or other memory form factor to provide additional memory cache—memory that the computer can access much more quickly than it can access data on the hard drive. Insert a USB 2.0 memory drive with at least 512 MB capacity. When prompted, click use this device to speed up my computer.-Recover a previous version of a document.Windows Vista introduces a new feature: Previous Versions. This allows you to “roll back” the clock to an earlier version of a file that you may have accidentally saved ov...
 
Browsing With Internet Eksplorer 7
2008-05-16 10:36:00
-Browse multiple Web sites.Tabbed browsing in Internet Explorer® 7 enables a single Internet Explorer window to run with the convenience of multiple pages. Open a new page by clicking the empty tab on the toolbar or by right-clicking any hyperlink and choosing New Tab. Tabs can also be right-clicked to refresh individual pages or refresh pages as a group. You can close either individual tabs or an entire group, and you can save tabs as one favorite group. With the Quick Tabs feature, the icon just to the right of the Favorites icon, thumbnail images of all open tabs can be seen in a single view helping you manage multiple open tabs.-Print picture perfect Web content.Most Web sites are simply not formatted to fit clean...
 
Search & Organize in Windows Vista
2008-05-16 10:32:00
-Explore the new Windows Vista start menu.Looking for specific applications, Web sites, and e-mails is faster than ever with the streamlined Windows Vista start menu. To find a specific application or file, click the Windows key on the keyboard (or open the start menu) and enter the file name in the Instant Search field. As you type, Windows Vista dynamically searches filenames, metadata, and the full text of all files and displays the choices by file type. For example, type “out” to find Microsoft Outlook.-Discover the new search explorer.Try filtering by type using the search pane and selecting Documents. Next choose to see your files in another way, via the new stack view. Select the author column header con...
 
Tips and Tweaks Windows Vista
2008-05-16 10:27:00
-Show Administrator on Welcome Screenstart > run = ” control userpasswords2 ” select administrator account, click reset password (input new pass) / Okstart > run = ” regedit ” create the key belowHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserListcreate “DWORD (32bit) Value”Value Name: AdministratorValue Data: 1-Enable Glass without a supported cardDownload the file here [ http://www.msfn.org/board/ipb_seo.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Femo.toastednet.org%2Fiex_lh%2FFixes%2F5048-5219_glass_enable.reg ]. It just adds a key in your registry-Turn on file extensionsWhy windows always comes with file extensions hidden by default i dont know.. its stupid, leaves you open to installing a virus.exe thats been given ...
 
Stop Hiding Inactive Icons in the Windows Vista Taskbar
2008-05-16 10:26:00
Right-click the taskbar, choose PropertiesWhen the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box appears, click Notification Area tabUncheck Hide inactive icons to Showing all inactive icons on the Windows Vista taskbarClick OK to close the dialog box...
 
Spyware Scanner in the Windows Vista
2008-05-16 10:25:00
Open control panelSelect securityChoose windows defenderSelect down arrow in the right scan menuThen choose quick scan...
 
Setting Dial-Up Connection in the Windows Vista
2008-05-16 10:08:00
Click start menuSelect Connect toThen Create new connectionsSelect set up a connection anywayType the informations from your ISPClick create buttonFINISH...
 
Record User Activity Windows Vista
2008-05-16 10:07:00
Here to activated record user activityControl panelParental controlSelect account user limitedCheck on in the enforce current settingCheck on in the view activity reportingTo view the reportControl panelParental controlSelect account user limitedSelect activity report...
 
Limiting User Time in Windows Vista
2008-05-16 10:05:00
Control panelParental controlSelect account user limitedCheck on enforce current settingSelect time limitSetting up time limit userFINISH...
 
Launch the Task Manager Quickly in Windows XP
2008-05-16 10:02:00
Launching the Task Manager can sometimes be difficult depending on the situation. Some people didn’t know that the Task Manager can actually be launched in at least three different ways to make it easier to use when you need it the most.Method 1 :Press CTRL + ALT + DELETE and and the Task Manager will be launched instantlyMethod 2 :Right click on the Windows NT taskbar and choose ”Task Manager”Method 3 :Press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC and the Task Manager will be launched instantly...
 
How to Uninstall Windows Vista bootloader
2008-05-16 09:38:00
Now, the problem arises when you have installed Microsoft Windows Vista Beta \ RC1 on their windows to the existing systems in dual-boot mode, while the installation of windows light overrides the system MBR (Master Boot Record) so that you can make the choice between windows Vista and Windows XP or any other operating system. But when you uninstall windows view these settings only remain as it is and, therefore, the dual boot menu is visible even after uninstallation of the windows of view.METODE 1 The boot configuration Data (BCD) store contains boot configuration parameters and controls how the operating system is started in Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows Server Code Name “Longhorn” operating...
 
Speed up internet connection
2008-05-16 09:27:00
Reducing your Web Cache SpaceOpen Control Panel Click Start - Control PanelDouble Click on Internet OptionsClick General TabDelete temporary files, history, cookies, saved passwords & web informationSpeed Up your Web Pages by blocking multimedia and Turning off GraphicsOpen Control PanelDouble Click on Internet OptionsClick Advanced Tab, Deselect some of the options which you don’t need generally while browsing example removing Show pictures if you normally use internet connection for check out your emails etc....
 
Install New Font Procedure in Windows Vista
2008-05-16 09:23:00
Procedure :Open the control panelSelect appereanceand personalizationSelect Font (install or remove font)Right click Font folder in the left paneSelect install new font..Select new font source folderClick install buttonIf instalation finish click close buttonFINISH...
 
How to Delete Windows Vista Password
2008-05-16 09:16:00
While you are the only user on your PC, lifting its Windows Vista account password allows you to completely bypass the login process. While security is not very minded thing to do, to withdraw its Windows password Vista could be something to consider if you have trouble remembering your password.Follow these steps to eliminate your account password logon to Windows Vista :Difficulty : EasyTime needed : Remove your password logon to Windows Vista usually takes less than a few minutesThe procedure :Click Start, then Control Panel.Click on User Accounts and Family Security link.          Note: If you are looking at the classic View Control Panel, you will not see this link....
 
Hide Internet Explorer 7 Search Bar
2008-05-16 09:12:00
If you have installed Google or any other search tool bar, and is very little use for IE 7 in the search bar built, you can delete the search bar in Internet Explorer 7, with a small registration pinch.Close IE 7. Open Regedit and navigate to the key:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ Software \ Policies \ Microsoft \ InternetExplorer \ Infodelivery \ RestrictionsIf you do not find the key, you have to create it.To create, click Microsoft Carr and create a new key: InternetExplorer; next rt click Internet Explorer and create a new key: Infodelivery;Finally, click rt Infodelivery and create a new key: Restrictions. Then click on rt Restrictions> Modify> DWORD new> value 1.Close regedit. Pl...
 
Enable or Disable Hibernation in Windows Vista
2008-05-16 09:09:00
Start > Enter cmd in Search Menu > DONT hit enter          Command Prompt or cmd will appear on top in the search results.Right click on on it and select Run as Administrator          If UAC prompt appears, click AllowNow in the cmd window, type: powercfg –h on (or ‘off’)Hit Enter. Reboot....
 
 
 
 
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