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Investigate RAM problems with Vista's Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
October 1, 2008, 12:00am PDT
If you're encountering application failures, operating system faults, or Stop errors in Windows Vista, you could have defective or failing RAM. Microsoft included the Windows Memory Diagnostic...
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Use Bootsect to extract Vista or Windows 7 from a dual-boot configuration
February 18, 2009, 12:00am PST
You can use the Bootsect command to remove the Windows Boot Manager and its Boot Configuration Data system from the boot partition of a hard drive and replace it with Windows XP's NTLDR boot...
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Be ready for new and improved applets in Windows 7
February 25, 2009, 12:00am PST
Three of the four standard Windows applets (Notepad, WordPad, Paint, and Calculator) have been endowed with some new features and updated user interface components in the Windows 7 Beta. In this...
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Some big changes are coming for Windows Explorer in Windows 7
March 25, 2009, 12:00am PDT
The Microsoft Windows 7 team has spent a great deal of time and effort on honing the user interface in Windows Explorer. In this issue of the Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg...
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Customize the [Windows]+E key shortcut to open what you want
May 19, 2009, 12:00am PDT
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to use AutoHotkey in Vista to re-route the [Windows]+E so that Windows Explorer opens a folder of your choice....
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10 ways to get the most out of Bing
August 19, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Even if you're a firmly entrenched Google user, you might find some useful new functionality in Bing. Greg Shultz looks at a few of the Bing features you might want to investigate.This download is...
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Microsoft adamant we use the Ribbon interface in Vista and beyond
August 26, 2009, 12:00am PDT
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz analyzes the rumor that Microsoft is planning to add Ribbons to Windows Vista. He also explores the idea that Ribbons were...
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Go fast on the Web with IE8 Accelerators
September 9, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Accelerators can shave tons of time off your everyday browser tasks. Greg Shultz introduces this feature and explains how to get the most out of it.This download is also available as an entry in...
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The Windows Ecosystem Readiness Program ensures compatibility for Windows 7
October 6, 2009, 12:00am PDT
In addition to improving the overall performance of the new operating system, Microsoft has put a great deal of effort into making sure that Windows 7 is extremely compatible with new and existing...
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Capture unallocated disk space from an XP to Windows 7 dual-boot migration
November 3, 2009, 12:00am PST
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to use Partition Wizard Home Edition to redistribute unallocated space at the beginning of the hard disk back...
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Take the productivity benefits of Snap, Shake, and Peek seriously
November 11, 2009, 12:00am PST
In this edition of the Windows Vista and 7 Report, Greg Shultz examines the management of multiple open windows in the Windows operating system over the years. He then focuses on the windows...
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Explore the Windows 7 Application Compatibility List for IT Professionals
November 18, 2009, 12:00am PST
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz examines the Windows 7 Application Compatibility List for IT Professionals spreadsheet and provides you with an overview of...
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Evaluate the efficiency of Windows 7 Power Plan settings
November 24, 2009, 12:00am PST
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz examines the Windows 7 Power Plans. He then shows you how to use Windows 7's PowerCfg command line tool to evaluate the...
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Peek behind the GodMode curtains to reveal useful canonical names and GUIDs
January 20, 2010, 12:00am PST
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz discusses the Control Panel canonical names of Windows 7 in more detail and shows you how to use them to create shortcuts to...
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Take full advantage of the new font features in Windows 7
February 10, 2010, 12:00am PST
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz investigates the changes and enhancements in Windows 7's font system and shows you how to take advantage of the new features...
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Be a power user: Customize the file management features of Windows Explorer
February 18, 2010, 12:00am PST
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz investigates the file management enhancements discovered Windows Explorer. He will also show you how to customize Windows 7's...
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Get management buy-in with the Windows 7 Upgrade Project Kit
March 31, 2010, 12:00am PDT
The Windows 7 Upgrade Project Kit offers a complete set of tools for creating a comprehensive Windows 7 upgrade plan. Greg Shultz explains.
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Check out the Windows 7 applet replacements in Windows Live Essentials
April 7, 2010, 12:00am PDT
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz takes an introductory look at Windows Live Mail, Windows Live Photo Gallery, and Windows Live Movie Maker. This download is...
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Move and Copy files the old tried and true way in Windows 7
April 27, 2010, 12:00am PDT
For this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz decided to put together a little refresher course on the Send To command and the Copy To Folder and Move To Folder...
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Take advantage of the Taskbar features in Windows 7
May 13, 2010, 12:00am PDT
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz takes a closer look at the taskbar in Windows 7. He describes each feature in detail and shows you how to take advantage of...
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Move the Recycle Bin to the Taskbar in Windows 7
May 19, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Greg Shultz has discovered a way to put a working copy of the Recycle Bin on the taskbar in the lower right corner adjacent to the notification area in Microsoft Windows 7. That way it is always...
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Official support is ending so why are you still running Windows XP SP2?
June 23, 2010, 12:00am PDT
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz provides more details on the looming official support deadline and what it will mean to Microsoft Windows XP SP2 users. This download is...
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Add Windows 7 themes and backgrounds for the July 4th holiday
June 29, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Greg Shultz is feeling patriotic for U.S. Independence Day and is expressing it with some tweaking of Windows 7 themes. He shows you how it's done. This download is also available as an entry in...
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Manage network logon credentials in Microsoft Windows
July 7, 2010, 12:00am PDT
In this Windows Desktop Report blog post, Greg Shultz introduces you to the Windows 7's Credential Manager and explains how it works. He also briefly examines the Stored User Names and Passwords...
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Get better organized with the Maple flat file database application
July 28, 2010, 12:00am PDT
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz introduces us to Maple from Crystal Office Systems and the powerful tool one can find in a flat-file publisher. This download is also...
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Get the Aero Snap feature for almost any version of Windows
August 12, 2010, 12:00am PDT
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz introduces you to AquaSnap and shows you how you can use it to bring the new Aero features to Windows XP and Vista. He also explains how...
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Be more efficient and better organized with the MKLink symbolic link tool
September 1, 2010, 12:00am PDT
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz explains in detail what a symbolic link is and shows you how to use the MKLink in Microsoft Windows 7 to simply file management. This...
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Track stability in Windows 7 with the Reliability Monitor
September 22, 2010, 12:00am PDT
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz provides you with an overview of the Windows 7 Reliability Monitor and shows you how to use it to track the behavior of your system over...
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Work around these Windows Live Messenger 2011 annoyances
November 18, 2010, 12:00am PST
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz fixes some minor annoyances with Windows Live Messenger 2011 and its icon and default view. This download is also available as an entry...
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Modify the Command Bar for all folders Windows Explorer
February 10, 2011, 12:00am PST
In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to modify the Generic registry key to add commands to the Windows Explorer's Command Bar for all the other folders.
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When it comes to Windows Explorer breadcrumb navigation is better than the Up button
February 17, 2011, 12:00am PST
In this week's edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz covers the breadcrumb navigation system in Windows Explorer in order to try to convince you of its benefits.
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Automatically log in to Vista and still be password protected
January 24, 2008, 12:00am PST
Configuring an automatic login procedure for Windows Vista can be handy, but it leaves your system wide open to anyone who may have access to your computer. Here's a trick that combines the...
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Integrate your favorite search engine into Windows Vista
April 9, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Increase the usefulness of Microsoft Windows Vista by adding Google to Vista's Start Search feature and as the default search provider in Internet Explorer 7's Instant Search box. Greg Shultz...
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An investigation of GUI changes found in Windows Vista SP1
April 16, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Greg Shultz takes a look at a few of these visible changes in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and explores some of the advantages and disadvantage of these changes. He also offers some comparisons...
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How do I... Add my existing Gmail account to Windows Mail?
April 23, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Google has added IMAP capabilities to Gmail, thus making it possible for you to access your Gmail account in Windows Mail. With IMAP capabilities built into Gmail, you have the ability to use both...
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Examine the new Ultimate Extras available for Windows Vista Ultimate
April 30, 2008, 12:00am PDT
If you're running Windows Vista Ultimate and have already upgraded to SP1, then you now have access to two new Ultimate Extras. The first set of new Ultimate Extras is called Windows Sound Schemes...
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Put the default Search back in Windows Vista SP1
May 15, 2008, 12:00am PDT
In this issue of the Windows Vista Report, Greg Shultz investigates the removal of the default Search command from both the Start menu and the context or right-click menu in Microsoft Vista SP1....
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Use breadcrumb navigation in Vista instead of the Up button
May 21, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Many users might not realize how much better navigation system the breadcrumb is when compared to the Up button. Greg Shultz examines our continued reliance on the Up button as a hard disk...
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Use the System Diagnostic Report as a troubleshooting aid
May 22, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Microsoft Windows Vista comes with a host of troubleshooting tools that you can use to help diagnose all sorts of problems. The System Diagnostic Report can display the status of hardware...
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Handle Windows Vista like a pro with these tricks
June 4, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Using Microsoft Windows Vista over a period of almost two years, Greg Shultz has discovered a handful of useful tricks that makes using the operating system easier. He shares some of these tricks...
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Determine if your hardware can support Windows XP Mode in Windows 7
June 24, 2009, 12:00am PDT
In this edition of the Windows Vista and 7 Report, Greg Shultz helps you cut through all the hype surrounding the hardware requirements for running Windows XP Mode in Windows 7 by describing the...
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Uncover the performance benefits of the Favorite Links list in Vista
June 17, 2009, 12:00am PDT
It seems that many users are unaware of the navigational features of Microsoft Vista's Favorite Links list. In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz delves into the...
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The three application limit is out, Windows 7 Starter on netbooks is back in
June 10, 2009, 12:00am PDT
After some very pointed and passionate feedback from users in the marketplace, Microsoft has decided to make some changes to Windows 7 when it comes to netbooks. In this edition of the Windows...
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Restore a lost feature and install XP's Backup Utility into Windows Vista
June 3, 2009, 12:00am PDT
TechRepublic members have been wondering if it is possible to install the Windows XP Backup Utility into Windows Vista. Greg Shultz has uncovered the way and shows you how in this week's Windows...
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Microsoft bows to feedback and brings back real file backup in Windows 7
May 27, 2009, 12:00am PDT
In Windows 7, Microsoft has retooled the backup utility and bought back the ability to choose exactly which files and folders that you want to backup. In this edition of the Windows Vista and...
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Customize the [Windows]+E key shortcut to open what you want
May 19, 2009, 12:00am PDT
In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to use AutoHotkey in Vista to re-route the [Windows]+E so that Windows Explorer opens a folder of your choice....
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Secure your USB drives with BitLocker To Go for Windows 7
May 13, 2009, 12:00am PDT
With the huge increase in the use of very small, large capacity, USB drives, the potential for sensitive data to be lost or stolen has really become more of a problem. In this edition of the...
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Get ready for Windows 7 RC with this FAQ
May 6, 2009, 12:00am PDT
The release candidate version of Windows 7 has been released by Microsoft indicating that the full retail release is imminent. In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg...
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Save energy with a good Power Plan for a Vista notebook
April 29, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Because Microsoft Windows Vista allows computer and peripheral manufacturers to add proprietary power plans and settings to the Power Options tool, you can really tweak Vista's power plans based...
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Is Microsoft shooting its other foot with Windows 7 on netbooks?
April 22, 2009, 12:00am PDT
With the release of Microsoft Windows 7 set to occur in 2009, it leads one to contemplate the possibility of Windows 7 as a netbook operating system. In this week's Windows Vista and Windows 7...
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Reign in the unbound storage appetite of Vista System Restore
April 15, 2009, 12:00am PDT
If System Restore is not configured properly in Microsoft Windows Vista, your system's hard drive could fill up with restoration points you will never need. In this week's Windows Vista and...
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Take a closer look at Windows 7's Jump List feature
April 8, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Jump Lists are a new feature in Microsoft Windows 7 that are designed to make it easier to find what you want and perform common operations associated with an application. In this edition of the...
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Tweak Windows Vista's Logon screen to meet your needs
April 1, 2009, 12:00am PDT
It is possible to change the configuration of the Microsoft Windows Vista Logon screen to show the text you want it to show. In this edition of the Windows Vista & 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you...
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Some big changes are coming for Windows Explorer in Windows 7
March 25, 2009, 12:00am PDT
The Microsoft Windows 7 team has spent a great deal of time and effort on honing the user interface in Windows Explorer. In this issue of the Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg...
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Return Windows Search results within a date range with advanced feature
March 18, 2009, 12:00am PDT
To search for files that you created within a date range in Microsoft Windows Vista, you have to turn to the Advanced Query Syntax used by Windows Search. In this issue of the Microsoft Windows...
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Microsoft cries uncle when it comes to bundled Windows 7 features
March 11, 2009, 12:00am PDT
With the recent Release Candidate for Windows 7, Microsoft has finally given us more control over what Windows features we can turn off. They have also completely removed some features from the...
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Automate Vista's Clip command line utility
March 4, 2009, 12:00am PST
Microsoft Windows Vista includes a nifty little command line utility called Clip.exe that that is designed to redirect or pipe the output generated by a command line utility to the Windows...
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Get Windows XP's Backup utility to use recordable optical media
March 4, 2009, 12:00am PST
Greg Shultz shows you a workaround that will allow you to indirectly make Windows XP's Backup utility use recordable optical media as a backup destination. Be sure to notice that the author points...
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Be ready for new and improved applets in Windows 7
February 25, 2009, 12:00am PST
Three of the four standard Windows applets (Notepad, WordPad, Paint, and Calculator) have been endowed with some new features and updated user interface components in the Windows 7 Beta. In this...
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Use Bootsect to extract Vista or Windows 7 from a dual-boot configuration
February 18, 2009, 12:00am PST
You can use the Bootsect command to remove the Windows Boot Manager and its Boot Configuration Data system from the boot partition of a hard drive and replace it with Windows XP's NTLDR boot...
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Tools to monitor memory usage in Windows 7
February 10, 2009, 12:00am PST
With Windows 7, there are some slight, but notable, changes in the way that memory usage is reported on the Performance tab of the Task Manager. In this issue of the Windows Vista and Windows 7...
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Get rid of old device drivers hidden in Vista
February 3, 2009, 12:00am PST
Over time unused, but still installed, drivers can cause problems if they inadvertently become enabled. When you're troubleshooting a problem in Microsoft Vista that you suspect is related to a...
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Explore the Problem Steps Recorder in Windows 7
January 29, 2009, 12:00am PST
The Problem Steps Recorder will record each and every step a user takes and document the entire operation in both screen captures and step-by-step details. This new Microsoft Windows 7 tool will...
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How do I... Use the Windows XP Installer CleanUp Utility to remove apps?
January 27, 2009, 12:00am PST
If you are having trouble uninstalling an application using Windows XP, the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility may be able to help. Greg Shultz shows you how it works. This download is also...
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Download an extension to learn more about Windows XP fonts
January 21, 2009, 12:00am PST
If you're curious to learn more about the fonts on your Windows XP machine, there's a free and handy extension that will give you the scoop. It also helps you see which fonts are already on your...
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More user options with User Account Control in Windows 7 Beta
January 21, 2009, 12:00am PST
In order to improve UAC's image while still providing this type of security, Microsoft has modified UAC in Windows 7 Beta to give more control to the user when deciding how UAC works. In this...
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Explore the new Taskbar features in Windows 7 Beta
January 14, 2009, 12:00am PST
There are a lot of things in the Windows 7 Beta operating system that are pretty much the same as in Vista, but there are a lot of new and exciting features and changes. In this edition of the...
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Wake a hibernating Windows XP machine based on your schedule
January 6, 2009, 12:00am PST
Put your computer on a schedule. Greg Shultz describes how to wake a PC in hibernation mode using the Scheduled Task Wizard feature of Microsoft Windows XP. This download is also available as an...
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Troubleshoot driver problems in Vista with the Driver Verifier Manager
January 6, 2009, 12:00am PST
Uncertified drivers are a big source of problems in Microsoft Windows Vista. However, Vista comes with a great utility called the Driver Verifier Manager. In this edition of the Windows Vista...
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Transform Windows Vista into Windows VXP -- the hybrid
December 10, 2008, 12:00am PST
In this edition of the Windows Vista Report, Greg Shultz shows those of you who hate Microsoft Windows Vista, but are stuck with it, how to convert Windows Vista into Windows XP by stripping out...
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Stop unfairly comparing Vista to its predecessor and its successor
December 2, 2008, 12:00am PST
Microsoft Windows Vista is the current operating system everyone loves to hate. The argument against Vista is that Windows XP is better or that Windows 7 will be better. In this Windows Vista...
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Take back control of Vista's default programs and the Open With list
November 19, 2008, 12:00am PST
Ever had one application establish itself as the default for a certain file type against your wishes? In Microsoft Windows Vista, with some specialized knowledge and some tweaking, you can regain...
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Copy desktop themes to other Windows XP computers
November 19, 2008, 12:00am PST
Familiar desktop themes are can be a great comfort to Windows XP users. You can copy a unique or particularly creative desktop theme to another computer just by copying the right files. Greg...
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Increase Vista performance by trimming startup programs
November 12, 2008, 12:00am PST
If you're currently running Microsoft Windows Vista on a system with only 1GB of RAM you know that the system can, at times, be frustratingly slow -- especially when you are running extremely...
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Track down your uptime in Windows Vista
November 4, 2008, 12:00am PST
In Windows XP, you could very easily find the exact uptime measured in days, hours, minutes, and seconds by using the command line version of Windows XP's System Information. Unfortunately,...
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Use Maple to manage and retrieve vital documents
October 28, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Using a series of documents and folders to store all your information is a pretty logical way of doing things, especially when used in combination with Vista's Search tool and Saved searches...
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Troubleshoot Vista system drivers more efficiently with these tools
October 21, 2008, 12:00am PDT
While in the last year many of the most common driver problems have been solved, you may still incur strange or erratic problems related to drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista. To make the task of...
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A new virtual desktop tool from Microsoft's Windows Sysinternals team
October 14, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Microsoft's Windows Sysinternals team has developed a lightweight and very dependable virtual desktop manager called Desktops that allows you to create up to four virtual desktops on your...
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Know what to do when Check Disks malfunctions in Vista
October 7, 2008, 12:00am PDT
The Check Disk application in Microsoft Windows Vista can sometimes malfunction, causing problems during the boot process. In answer to several TechRepublic member questions, Greg Shultz explores...
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Investigate RAM problems with Vista's Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
October 1, 2008, 12:00am PDT
If you're encountering application failures, operating system faults, or Stop errors in Windows Vista, you could have defective or failing RAM. Microsoft included the Windows Memory Diagnostic...
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