Disable Writing to USB Devices
This registry hack works with both Windows XP (SP2 and greater), as well as Vista.
Category Archives: Vista
Fix Master Boot Record in Windows Vista
How to repair the Master Boot Record in Windows Vista. If you are having trouble getting Windows Vista to startup due to a corrupted Master Boot Record, you can use the Windows Recovery Tools to restore it. To do this, perform the following steps:
List of Windows Shell Commands
Launch special Windows Vista folders using shell commands.
How to See Vista PCs on Your Windows XP Systems
One issue those running XP and Vista systems on the same network might have is being unable to see the computers running Vista from the XP computers. If this happens, the first thing to check is the workgroup name that is being used on the XP computer and make sure the same workgroup name being used on the… Read More »
Open Task Manager in Vista or Windows 7
Its been almost a year since I”ve used Windows XP, but I do know that one hotkey shortcut combo I used quite frequently with XP was the CTRL + ALT + DEL combination to instantly bring up the Task Manager. Here is a quickie key combo to to task manager in Windows 7 or Vista.
Make NAS work wiith Vista, Part 2
Some versions of Vista, such as Home, do not have secpol.msc available to change the LanMan Compatibility Level. It is necessary to reduce it for connection to certain NAS devices.
AutoAdminLogon
The idea behind AutoAdminLogon is that a user(name) can logon at a computer without having to type a password. A typical scenario would be a test machine on a private network. With AutoAdminLogon enabled, when you restart the machine it automatically logs on a named user. The trick, which also its liability, is to set a value for… Read More »
How To Enable Hidden Boot Screen in Windows Vista
The default boot screen of Windows Vista is a black screen containing just a progress bar and the text “Microsoft Corporation”. Those of you who are tired of this boring default look of the Windows Vista Boot Screen, can enable the hidden boot screen.
Install a New Gadget on Vista Sidebar
While Windows Vista’s Windows Sidebar may come pre-configured with a few gadgets such as a clock, photo gallery, and news feeds, what if you want to add other gadgets?
What is Windows Sidebar? What are Gadgets?
Windows Sidebar is a vertical bar on the Windows Vista desktop that displays visual objects called “gadgets”. Gadgets can display information such as the current time, provide a mini notepad where you can jot down important information, display photos as a slideshow, provide quick games for you to play, and more. Some Windows Sidebar gadgets can communicate over… Read More »