Archive for the ‘Tips/Tricks’ Category

How to disable annoying prompts or alerts (UAC) in Windows Vista?

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

Does this sound familiar to you? It becomes rather annoying that Windows Vista consistently prompts you for any changes involving software installations or system updates. We understand that it's Microsoft's attempt to enhance the security in Windows Vista, nevertheless, as a careful user, we find it more annoying than being ...

How to make Windows Vista log on automatically?

Wednesday, April 18th, 2007

For security reasons, Windows Vista disables auto logon by default. If it happens that you are the only one who uses the computer, you might want to get rid of the annoying logon screen and have your machine log on automatically. You can easily accomplish it. Here's how: 1. Press "Windows ...

Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows XP / Vista

Sunday, April 8th, 2007

(TIPS) Here're some of the most frequently-used keyboard shortcuts for Windows: Windows + R                                     ...

How to launch the Task Manager instantly in Windows XP or Vista?

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007

(TIPS) Just in case you didn't already know. You can launch the Task Manager instantly if you press Ctrl + Shift + ESC simultaneously. This is much easier than accessing it from Ctrl + Alt + Delete or the taskbar. It works for both Windows XP or Windows Vista. This would ...

How to find and delete a file in Windows XP or Vista?

Saturday, March 24th, 2007

Please forgive me if you have already known about this. I put the instructions here because people are always asking. From Start –> Search, then click on "For Files and Folders..." From "What do you want to search for?" list on the left, click on "All files and folders"

Where is RUN in Windows Vista?

Tuesday, March 6th, 2007

Windows Vista does not have RUN in Start Menu by default, but you can easily access it by pressing "Windows" + "R" keys simultaneously. You can also customize the Start Menu by: Right-click on the taskbar, then select "Properties". Click on "Start Menu" tab, then click on "Customize". Check "Run command".

How to optimize (speed up) your Windows XP or Vista in 30 seconds?

Monday, March 5th, 2007

Ever wonder how easy it is to speed your Windows Vista machine and make it run faster? Yes, it's so simple that you don't need to be a computer technician to accomplish this. Microsoft has done a fabulous job to improve overall reliability as well as security in Windows Vista. ...

How to crack Windows Vista Activation and extend it to 120 days free trial?

Friday, March 2nd, 2007

Crack Windows Vista Activation There's a simple trick to extend the 30 days free trial period to 120 days. Here's how you do it: From Start, type "cmd" on the search box. (Where is RUN in Windows Vista?) When the windows (above) appears, press "Ctrl+Shift+Enter" simultaneously to run it as an administrator. Windows Vista ...

How to edit registry key (regkey) in Windows XP or Vista?

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

(Most Recent Threat: Windows Antivirus Pro Removal Instructions and PC Antispyware 2010 Removal Instructions) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Basic Registry Editing in Windows XP/Vista Editing registry key can be very complicated and highly risky. Please do NOT try this unless you are absolutely positive that you might mess up the system, and as always, it’s highly ...

How to unregister a dll file in Windows XP or Vista?

Monday, February 26th, 2007

(Most Recent Threat: Windows Antivirus Pro Removal Instructions and PC Antispyware 2010Removal Instructions) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unregister DLL in Windows XP or Vista Sometimes we need to unregister a dll file to troubleshoot a problem in Windows XP or Vista. Here's how to do it: From Start --> Run, type "cmd" then click on Open. (Where ...