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Disable User Account Control (UAC) in Windows Vista

Hiroshi — Sun, 03 May 2009 19:05:14 +0000

User Account Control (UAC) is a new security component in Windows Vista. If you’ve used Windows Vista for more than 3 minutes, you know what UAC (User Account Control) is. Ever tried to install a software at Windows Vista but it prompts the following: If you started this action, continue or User Account Control stops [...]

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Fix Annoying PC Problems with Few Clicks

Hiroshi — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:37:18 +0000

PC Fixer is a free robust dynamically growing platform for all of your computer support means. The system provides instant repairs to many of the common ailments that clog your PCs. Platform: Windows XP/Vista Size: 1.2MB Download PC Fixer Download PC Fixer Product’s Homepage Fix Annoying PC Problems with Few Clicks is a post from: [...]

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Enable GroupPolicy GPEDIT for Windows Vista Home

Hiroshi — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:48:09 +0000

I posted a trick for boosting internet speed using GPEdit for XP. Somebody asked me, what about Vista? I found that gpedit.msc (group policy editor) is not present for Vista home and premium edition. It does exist in Vista Pro (Ultimate, Business and Enterprise editions). I proudly told him that Microsoft did not find it [...]

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Claim Windows Classic Style in Windows Vista

Hiroshi — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:34:58 +0000

I do not know why you will be needing this. If you have Windows Vista, you will have fast PC too. And your Windows Vista choice indicates your appreciation for cool visual effects. But still developers may want to reduce visual resources to maximize performance potential for Windows Vista. So here it is. Old school! [...]

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Transform Vista into Ubuntu

Hiroshi — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:29:30 +0000

Transform Windows Vista into Ubuntu. This transformation pack doesn’t change your windows vista fully to Ubuntu but somewhat creates a resembling atmosphere to that of Ubuntu. List of Files Included System Files imageres.dll (C:\WINDOWS\System32, contains almost every icon) shell32.dll (C:\WINDOWS\System32) wordpad.exe (C:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accesories) mspaint.exe (C:\WINDOWS\System32) notepad.exe (C:\WINDOWS\System32) sidebar.exe (C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar) explorer.exe (C:\WINDOWS) regedit.exe [...]

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Transform Windows Vista Into MAC OS X

Hiroshi — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 16:15:16 +0000

There are many ways to Transform Windows Vista Into MAC OS X. You can change different aspects of Vista into MAC manually or you can use safe choices e.g. some right installer. Transform Vista into MAC Using Vista OSX Vista OS X is a transformation pack for PC user and a safe choice to transform [...]

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Speed Up Internet Speed for Windows Vista

Hiroshi — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:35:25 +0000

In my previous post I referred to Boost Your Internet Speed By GPEdit for Windows XP. I was asked about the same for Windows Vista. Well now, gpedit.msc (group policy editor) is not present for Vista home and premium edition. It does exist in Vista Pro (Ultimate, Business and Enterprise editions). You have to manually [...]

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Change Windows Vista Logon Background

Hiroshi — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:06:47 +0000

You can change vista logon screen background by two ways. Using stardock’s LogonStudio and using ResHack(Resource Hacker). Lets see how: Change Vista Logon BG Using LogonStudio – Stardock Download and install LogonStudio, and click the apply button to immediately see the changes. (It might lock your computer to show you, so you’ll have to use [...]

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How to Make a Bootable Vista Ultimate Upgrade DVD

Hiroshi — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:10:09 +0000

This is how you create a bootable Vista Ultimate Upgrade DVD. Locate the downloaded files (boot.wim, install.wim, X1349120.exe) and copy them to your root drive (Ex C:\) Do not create a folder, just put them in the root drive. Run x1349120.exe, this will extract files to a folder named ‘Vista’ in your root drive. (Ex [...]

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Break Windows Administrator Passoword – Part 2

Hiroshi — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:42:18 +0000

There are many ways to break down windows password. I have mentioned some method related to earlier SAM files in windows and of course there is a way to use LIVE version of any appropriate operating system to enter in the system. If you care to purchase some software for that then I can recommend [...]

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Enable Hibernation In Windows Vista

Hiroshi — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:35:41 +0000

If the hiberfil.sys file on the system partition is removed, the option to hibernate is not available. A common reason for the hiberfil.sys to be deleted is from running the Disk Cleanup Tool, as explained in the Microsoft article “The hybrid sleep feature and the hibernation feature in Windows Vista may become unavailable after you [...]

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Simple Steps To Troubleshoot PC Errors

Hiroshi — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:50:03 +0000

If your computer has slowed down recently, and an error message such as a runtime error and DLL error have become a common affair, it is time for you to do some PC troubleshooting. Discussed further are some simple steps to help you troubleshoot your PC. Check Any New Hardware or Software You Installed Recently [...]

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Stylize Windows XP and Windows Vista Start Menu – Vista Start Menu

Hiroshi — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:15:13 +0000

Vista Start Menu is the convenient alternative to the plain Start menu you find in Windows XP and Windows Vista. It is easily understandable for beginners, it is also highly efficient for experienced users. Replace your Start menu right now! It is safe because Vista Start Menu does not change your system settings, thus making [...]

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Creating And Maintaining An Easy Log – Notepad Diary

Hiroshi — Sat, 17 May 2008 05:00:16 +0000

Creating a ‘Date and Time Log’ trick… What will it do? Whenever you will open the text file and save it, it will add the date and time of opening the notepad file. Why you need it? You may use it at the end of your notes so that you remember when you opened and modified [...]

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Increase Available Disk Space In Windows XP And Vista

Hiroshi — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:32:14 +0000

If you are not an expert user of Windows or geek then you are not using all of the space of your hard disk drive. Here is a tip relating to how you can increase disk space in Windows XP and Windows Vista to save yourself from buying a new hard disk drive of more [...]

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Windows Vista Essential Tweaks (Part 2)

Hiroshi — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:20:52 +0000

If we tweak Windows Vista a little but then it can provide amazing results and you can get rid of nagging about Windows Vista low efficiency and its less friendly environment where you can not access all the information quickly as you can in Windows XP. Here is second part of Tweaking Windows Vista for [...]

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Windows Vista Essential Tweaks (Part I)

Hiroshi — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:20:50 +0000

Windows Vista essential tweaks provide you some help about running Windows Vista as you want it. I will show you how can you change the name of Windows Vista registered owner. How to get information of Windows version and current Operating System and other relating information like user and physical memory. Moreover we will continue [...]

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Windows Vista Basic Shortcut Keys

Hiroshi — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:54:55 +0000

With shortcut keys you can work faster and perform best. You can can finish your job quickly if you use shortcut keys more rather than mouse. Here are some of the basic shortcut keys for windows vista. Some new shortcut keys: WINDOWS KEY + G (cycles through the Gadgets) WINDOWS KEY + L (lock the [...]

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Super Hidden Files In Windows Vista

Hiroshi — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:42:32 +0000

To show Windows Vista “super hidden” files, you’ll need to access the registry editor (make sure you backup the registry before making changes). Follow Instructions Click the Start Button, type “regedit” (Registry Editor) in the search box, and press Enter Click Continue to get past the User Account Control hurdle On the left panel, double-click to [...]

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Windows Vista Transformation Pack 7.0 – Windows X’s Shrine

Hiroshi — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:27:16 +0000

Transform your windows xp into windows vista style. This release has overall improvements for features compared to previous versions and has a lot of user interface refinements for ease of use with end-user. You will find this program is amazingly easier comparing to all other shell packs. Vista Transformation Pack 7.0 – Easy, Simple and [...]

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