Wednesday, April 27, 2011

How to hide a folder in vista

  1. choose a folder
  2. right click it
  3. press properties
  4. tick the hidden box
  5. it will be lighter than other files
  6. click any file and press the alt button
  7. press tools

Vista: Install Printer Via IP Address

How to install a printer by TCP/IP address.
1. Click Start and type print in the search box. Click Printers.
2. Select Add a Network, Wireless, or a Bluetooth Printer.
3. Click The Printer That I Want Isn?t Listed.
4. Select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname. Click Next.

How to Uninstall windows vista on a multiboot system?

1. Boot into other Windows version. Suppose you have Windows XP installed along with Windows Vista, then boot into Windows XP.
2. Insert your Windows Vista Setup DVD in your DVD drive. Click on "Start button -> All Programs -> Accessories". Right-click on "Command Prompt"

How to install Windows Vista/7 using bootable USB storage device

Requires:
- Windows Vista/7 DVD 0r installation source (setup backup files)
- A 4GB USB 2.0 Storage device (Its recommeded to use USB 2.0 device for optimal performance)
  • Plug your USB storage device.
  • Run CMD and execute the following commands one by one.
  • Diskpart

To make Windows Vista admin account act like XP

On Windows Vista Business, Enterprise or Ultimate:
1. Click Start, type secpol.msc in the search box, then press Enter
2. From the list to the left, choose Local Policies, then Security Options
3. Set Accounts: Administrator account status to Enabled

Set the Run option in the Windows Vista Start menu

The Run option in the menu of Windows XP is a handy way to access various features of the operating system. Windows Vista Versions do not have that option because it have a search box on the Start menu, where you just enter the name of the desired option or for the results to appear.
In general, the option to search in Windows Vista is more practical, but it does not record a history of words, terms and commands searched. Therefore, many users do not like to use the menu of modern and sophisticated operating system from Microsoft.
The good news is that you can add a much desired option Run in the Start menu of Windows Vista and best of all is that you will not need to change registration or administrative settings. Follow the instructions below and see how easy it is.
1) Clicking the right mouse button over the symbol of the Start menu, choose "Properties."


2) In the properties window that opens, go to the "Start Menu" and click "Customize ...".
3) Now just check the option "Run Command" to implement the changes made, click "OK" and on "Apply" then



4) There, the Run command is within reach of your mouse.
If you from some reason need to remove this Run command from start menu simply repeat above steps but at the last step you have to uncheck file "Run Command".