I had been thinking about to post something related to Vista Master and Vista Visual Master after using these tools. People complain a lot about Vista performance. In TechMynd's opinion people just did not accept Vista as they accepted Windows XP. If you optimize Windows Vista for best performance, shutdown unnecessary services and tweak a little bit, then it is an amazing operating system which is graphically rich also. Now because the interface changed a lot for Windows Vista. Users remained unable to optimize its different aspects as they used to do it for Windows XP. You should not complain about its heavy file size of installation package because Hard Disks Drives have been expanding a lot. I want to share two softwares with you which can optimize almost every aspect of Windows Vista in a breeze. You do not have to go to registry or tweak any file manually. Developers experienced a lot about users, as they explored and tweaked Windows XP. Now these two softwares will tweak every essential aspect of Vista from disabling unnecessary services to changing logon screens and from optimizing PC for best Windows Vista experience to improving internet speed for Windows Vista.
Windows Vista can be tricky to optimize for best performance after Windows Xp. In Windows Vista, there are a lot of modifications for panels and components. Customization, manual tweaking, registry tweaks may result in performance problems, security risks or system crash. Developers usually try to optimize OS for best performance rather then look and feel. Tweak Windows Vista's services in an easy and a safe way with Windows Vista Optimizer.
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 you a very useful software which does exactly that and without any hassle or loss.
If you can't Login To Windows? Locked Out? Forgot Your Password?
There is just One Step - No Hassle Solution! by Windows Geeks.
Windows Geeks Removal Tool Features
- Removes and Unlocks All Windows Passwords Instantly
- 24/7 Support
- Best, Quickest and Easiest Solution!
- Does all the work! No need to know any complex commands
- DOES NOT require original Windows disc or proof of purchase
- Works on all computers running Windows (including Windows XP, Vista, NT, 2000, 2003)
- You don't have to be computer literate to use our software!
- 100% Effective
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I have used this software recently. I used USB version which is very easy. Steps involved are followings.
You need a blank USB/flash drive.
Software comes with a folder "usbmemkeyboot" containing 'SP27608.exe' which is HP Windows Format Utility for USb drive. This will install the software. After installation run this utility to make your USB bootable.
Now along with this software there are some other files in the package which you just copy and past in USB drive. There are instructions for the process in detail at their website.
After you have created bootable flash disk, open command prompt by using command cmd in run and browse there your USB drive. Suppose USB is starting with letter f.
You might get the following displayed at the command prompt
c:\documents and settings\PCUserName>
type f: ahead of that and press enter.
It will give you f:\>
Type syslinux f: ahead of that and press enter. i.e.
f:\>syslinux f:
You are done.
This last step is important.
Now you have created your USB disk for password removal. You will create it earlier for later use or you can create it at another PC obviously if your computer has been locked down already.
Just check your boot sequence from motherboard setup. Make sure it is boot from USB.
Restart PC, plug in USB drive and let it boot from the USB drive.
All you will get is following.
All passwords of administrators or users will be removed. Restart the PC. Eject USB. Now Windows will be password free and all passwords will be erased. Your user settings remain same. Files remain same. Everything same. Just windows users passwords will be removed. This is a very useful utility for erasing password of any windows operating system.
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 use the Disk Cleanup Tool" (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928897/en-us ).
To create the hibernate file and reenable hibernation, use the following command:
powercfg -h on
In Windows Vista, run the powercfg -h on command at a command prompt to enable the hibernate feature and the hybrid sleep feature.
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 it easy to install, as well as simple to remove.
Screenshot
Download Vista Start Menu
How To Add Command Prompt To The Start Menu
You already know that Windows Key+R opens the RUN command box, which is now nested inside the All Programs menu. If you really miss it though, you can still add it back to the Start Menu:
- Right Click on the Start Button and click Properties
- In the Start Menu tab, click the Customize... button
- Scroll down to "Run command" and check the box
- Click OK; click OK again to close the window
The RUN command will now show up in your Start Menu as "Command Prompt".
Resize Your Windows Vista Desktop Icons
You can resize your Desktop Icons in Windows Vista very easily.
- Right Click on the Desktop
- Click View
- Select "Large Icons", "Medium Icons", or "Classic Icons"
You can also manually adjust the size of the icons on your desktop. This isn't hard but it does take a bit of coordination:
- Left Click on the Desktop
- Hold down the CTRL key
- (While holding down the CTRL key) Scroll your mouse wheel up or down to adjust the icon size
Add Another Time Zone To Your Clock
One nice addition to Windows Vista is the ability to display the time in other time zones, which is good if you like to travel, or would like to know the time without doing the timezone math in your head.
- Click on the Clock
- Click "Change date and time settings..."
- Click on the Additional Clocks tab
- Check the box next to "Show this clock"
- Click on the "Select time zone:" drop-down menu and click on a time zone
- Click in the "Enter display name:" text box and type in a name for your clock
- Click OK
To see the additional clock and time, simply hover your mouse over the Clock.
Change The Name Of The Windows Vista Registered Owner
To view the registered owner of your Windows Vista operating system, click Start, type "winver", and hit Enter. To change the registered owner information: (make sure you backup the registry before making changes)
- 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 navigate to the key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows NT \ CurrentVersion - On the right panel, double-click on RegisteredOwner
- In the Value Data box, type the new name that you want to appear as the registered owner, then click OK
- Double-click RegisteredOrganization, and type inthe new organization in the Value Data box
- Click OK
- Exit the Registry Editor, run winver again to view the change
Winver tells you the current Operating System and other relating information like user, physical memory etc.
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 computer)
WINDOWS KEY + U (activates the Ease Of Use Center)
WINDOWS KEY + X (cycles through the Mobility Center)
WINDOWS KEY + Spacebar (moves the focus to the Sidebar)
WINDOWS KEY + Pause (opens the System Properties portion of Control Panel)
CTRL + -WINDOWS KEY + Tab (opens persistent Flip 3D)
Usual shortcut keys from previous Windows versions:
WINDOWS KEY + D (toggles showing the desktop)
WINDOWS KEY + E (opens File Explorer)
WINDOWS KEY + F (opens a search window)
WINDOWS KEY + R (opens the Run window)
WINDOWS KEY + T (cycles through the tabs of the applications on the taskbar)
I have selected top quality High Resolution (1600x1200) wallpapers for your windows vista desktop. Download & Enjoy.
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Vista Transformation Pack 7.0 - Easy, Simple and Robust
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. Let’s see the changelog of this release.
Changes in Version 7.0
-Added default system font option for recovery
-Added Docking support for preview and taskbar replacement
-Added DPI auto-detection in Machine Configuration
-Added hiding menubar option for Vista (Styler) toolbar
-Added information about KB925902 hotfix issues and solution on startup
-Added memory requirements checking for 3rd-party applications
-Added resetting DPI options and some extra information in Machine Configuration
-Added screen resolution auto-detection
-Added setting cleartype font automatically after the transformation
-Added Vista transformation “Express mode” (Make an appropriate setup configuration in single page!)
-Added ViStart (Vista Start Menu port for Windows XP/2003 with glass UI and search function)
-Added uninstalling existing components before updating
-Added WindowBlinds detection warning message (for user who is mistaken about glass border skin)
-Added Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 uxtheme patching support
-Fixed backing up system files bug on repair mode
-Fixed checking for Styler incompatibility with x64 edition OS
-Fixed fileversion checking bug that cause backup system files being overwritten by modified system files when update
-Fixed operating system checking bug (that allow user to install in Windows 2000 and below)
-Fixed Start Orb positioning bug
-Fixed Styler to execute Styler.exe only when user wants to hide menu bar to save up memory and some weird issues
-Fixed Styler to run in toolbar mode (prevent error and message popup)
-Fixed Vista (Styler) toolbar option with correction of menubar
-Fixed uninstalling bug with system drive icon
-Fixed uninstalling routines
-Fixed uxtheme.dll patching detection bugs on machine without any service pack
-Fixed Windows Live Messenger skin uninstallation bug
-Moved extra dialogs in the main dialogs process so user can make all decisions before transforming
-Removed customized open/save dialog due to bugs in some applications
-Replaced closeapp with pskill (some programs reported closeapp as virus though it isn’t)
-Replaced Blaero’s Start Orb with ViOrb (Auto positioning and snap over the start button upon taskbar shifting)
-Updated battery tray icons
-Updated Getting Started and Help and Support FAQ
-Updated LClock x86 to version 1.62b
-Updated Maintenance Center to be Welcome Center
-Updated minor UI graphic resources in themes
-Updated Segoe UI font
-Updated Shutdown/Logoff dialogs
-Updated Start Orb to full circle version
-Updated Thoosje’s Vista sidebar to version 2.1
-Updated transformation to use backup system file if it has the same fileversion during update
-Updated updating function to uninstall previous components before updating
-Updated Vista logon screen (Thanks to SoFtEcH for updating my logon)
-Added status message (Welcome, Shutdown, etc.)
-Fixed user account disapperance bug on lower resolution
-Fixed user account moving around when focused
-Moved shutdown button to right part
-Updated password panel resources
-Updated userpicture’s frame border
-Updated Visualtooltip to version 2.1
Screenshot
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Download Link
Download Vista Transformation Pack
Website
http://www.windowsxlive.net
