Increase Disk Space Under Vista Operating System
One of the improvements that Microsoft has improved upon over the other Windows releases are Vista’s backup features that are incorporated in to System Restore. The backup features are turned on by default so with all of the automatic backing up Vista does, it won’t take long to lose quite a bit of disk space. It may not be a bad idea to go in and delete the old backup files and restore points to increase your available disk space. Vista makes this task a very simple one. here’s how:
- Go to Start
- In the Instant Search text box, type: disk cleanup
- Open the disk cleanup tool and select the option titled: Files from all users on this computer
- Select the drive that you would like to cleanup.
- Select the “More Options” tab.
- Click the option titled: Clean Up under System Restore and Shadow Copies
- In the confirmation screen, click “Delete”.
Increase Disk Space While Using Windows XP
- Clean system memory
- Clean system temporary internet files, cookies, and history
- Press Window+R or simply Click at Start -> Run
Write cleanmgr in the run and hit enter
A dialogue box will open asking which drive you want to clean up.
Select C drive and press Ok.
Disk Clean Up will be opened. Select tasks and click ok.
This will clean temp files from PC.
- There are special hidden folders in your every drive; Recycled and System Volume Information
These folders contain temp files. Remove these files.
- Windows folder contains temp folder containing temporary files.
You may inspect all above locations and processes to remove unnecessary old files from your computer and increase disk space.
Also see…
Speed Up Computer - Clear System Memory
Boost Up Windows XP Performance - Get 100% Performance From PC
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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.
Windows Vista Essential Tweaks (Part 1)
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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.
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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)
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To show Windows Vista “super hidden” files, you’ll need to accesss 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 navigate to the key
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ Software\ Microsoft\ Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Explorer\ Advanced
- On the right panel, double-click on Superhidden
- In the Value Data box, change the value to “1“
- Click OK
- Exit the Registry Editor
- Restart your machine for the changes to take effect
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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
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Inside Windows Vista, there’s a secret Administrator account, and it’s different from the normal administrator account you most likely have set up on your PC. This Administrator account is not part of the Administrator group. It’s a kind of superadministrator, akin to the root account in Unix, and by default it’s turned off and hidden. (In describing this hack, we’ll always use the capital “A” for the secret Administrator account, and a lowercase “a” for a normal administrator account.)
In versions of Windows before Windows Vista, the Administrator account wasn’t hidden, and many people used it as their main or only account. This Administrator account had full rights over the computer.
In Windows Vista, Microsoft changed that. In Vista, the Administrator account is not subject to UAC, but normal administrator accounts are. So the Administrator can make any changes to the system and will see no UAC prompts.
Turning on the Administrator account is straightforward. First, open an elevated command prompt by typing cmd into the Search box on the Start menu, right-clicking the command prompt icon that appears at the top of the Start menu, then selecting Run as administrator — or just use the shortcut you created in the previous hack.
Then enter this command and press Enter
Net user administrator /active:yesFrom now on, the Administrator account will appear as an option on the Welcome screen, along with any user accounts you may have set up. Use it like any other account. Be aware that it won’t have a password yet, so it’s a good idea to set a password for it.
If you want to disable the account and hide it, enter this command at an elevated command prompt and press Enter:
Net user administrator /active:no
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Windows Vista can be installed, used and run without any license, product key or the need of activation for 30 days grace period, for purpose of trial or evaluation. Although Microsoft initially stressed that users should purchase a license with valid product key before the trial period expires, or else Windows Vista will lock into Reduced Functionality Mode. However, a “rearm” method has long since been discovered to be able to extend, or reset the remaining time for activation to another fresh 30 days, for up to 3 times.
Now Microsoft has confirmed that Windows Vista can be used and run for 120 days or 4 months (3 rearms), and extending the activation grace period is not a violation of the Vista End User License Agreement (EULA). All versions of Vista include Windows Vista Ultimate allow a 30-day free period without activation, except the corporate-oriented Vista Enterprise, which supports only a three-day trial.
To extend, reset or restart the initial OOB grace period of Windows Vista to another 30 days, use the following steps:
1. Click on Vista Start button and key in Cmd in Start Search box.
2. Press on Ctrl-Shift-Enter to open Command Prompt with administrative credentials (equivalent to “Run as Administrator”).
3. In the Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter when done: slmgr -rearm or you can use sysprep /generalize
4. Reboot the computer.
5. Rearm again when the remaining activation grace period timer counts down to 0 days.
Rearm option resets the computer’s activation timer and reinitializes some activation parameters.
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