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