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Microsoft’s Windows operating systems including Windows Vista and Windows XP allows multiple user accounts to be created on the computer, be it administrators or standard users. When there is more than one user accounts been defined and created on the computer, Windows operating system will display Welcome Screen, with all available user accounts listed so that user can click and login.
The following simple registry tweak allows to create a hidden user account in Windows Vista. This read more
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Written by Tony on May 27th, 2009 with 1 comment.
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Some Notes About Windows Vista Memory Diagnostic Tool: Microsoft Windows Vista comes with a built in memory diagnostic tool. This utility program will diagnose your computer’s memory as to the cause of the problem and list the errors it finds. When the diagnostic tool is finished, Windows Vista boots regularly and the results are displayed in the lower-right-hand corner of your desktop.When testing your memory, if errors are found, the Windows Vista Memory Diagnostics Tool will attempt to read more
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Written by Tony on May 20th, 2009 with 2 comments.
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When you first encrypt a file or folder using Encrypting File System (EFS) in Windows Vista, an encryption certificate will be created. The certificate is then tied to an encryption key and together they verify your identity and which files you are able to encrypt and decrypt. It is important to backup your encryption certificate and key in case your existing key or certificate are damaged or lost.Make sure you keep your backed up certificate and keys in a safe place – not on your computer! read more
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Written by Tony on May 16th, 2009 with no comments.
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Using Windows Vista Encrypting File System (EFS), you can easily protect your data in case your machine is compromised or stolen. If you’re running the Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate editions of Windows Vista, you can use the Encrypting File System to keep your most personal documents and data safe.
Encrypting files and folders in Windows Vista is a pretty simple process. Just be sure you are logged in with the user you wish to use in the future to decrypt and interact with these read more
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Written by Tony on May 16th, 2009 with no comments.
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Windows Remote Assistance is a convenient way for someone you trust to connect to your computer and walk you through a solution. Windows Remote Assistance creates an encrypted connection between the two computers over the Internet or the network that both computers are connected to. After the user and helper are connected and the Remote Assistance session begins, both can view the user’s computer screen, communicate in real time about what they see, send files, and use the mouse and read more
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Written by Tony on May 2nd, 2009 with no comments.
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Want to customize Windows Vista start menu Instant Search?
If you are a Windows Vista user,you surely use the the built-in search option that you see in the Start Menu.By default, Windows Vista start menu Instant Search feature only searches for files and folders on your local computer.You can also click on Search the Internet link on the start menu search, but this option will use the default search engine provider that you have set in Internet Explorer.By a simple trick you can add search read more
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Written by Tony on March 26th, 2009 with no comments.
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When a user attempts to open a file that does not have an application associated with the file type, normally you will see an additional window popping up that give you options of whether to use the web service to find the correct program or select a program from a list of installed programs.
By a simple registry hack,you can force Windows Vista to skip this dialog altogether, and give you a list of applications to use to open the file instead.
Go to Windows Vista Start menu, type regedit read more
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Written by Tony on March 26th, 2009 with no comments.
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