Archive for March, 2008
Vista-Start menu
“One way you can start programs is by clicking on the program’s shortcut in the pinned items list or recently used programs list. The pinned items list appears at the top of the left panel of the Start menu, and the recently used list appears on the bottom left. You choose what programs you want [...]
Vista-Change Windows to Classic view
Classic view gives Windows the look and behavior of earlier versions. You can change just the Start menu or Control Panel to Classic view, or use the Windows Classic theme for a broader change. You can also change your folders to Classic view, which turns off the Navigation pane, Preview pane, and toolbar in all [...]
Vista-Indexing
A collection of detailed information about the files on your computer. The index allows you to perform fast, accurate searches by using information about the files to help you find them.
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/f03af19d-a0a4-4608-b7a6-01388f56c3f11033.mspx
Vista-Resize Desktop Icons
You can also use the scroll wheel on your mouse to resize desktop icons. On the desktop, press and hold CTRL while you scroll the wheel to make icons larger or smaller.
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/a7453aef-50cf-45f5-b26d-3b32a9e8e4d61033.mspx
Vista-Change Windows fonts
You can change the font in any part of Windows (for example, menus). Changing a Windows font does not change your program fonts.
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/bdc9d003-777b-4b1e-9664-2957f50870bd1033.mspx
Vista-Change folder views and behavior
Using Folder Options in Control Panel, you can change the way your files and folders function, as well as how the content in your folders is displayed.
Open Folder Options by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Folder Options
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/3a3bfe59-5268-4fb3-81c5-7972c28939cd1033.mspx
Vista-Change power management settings
You can choose basic power settings that can help you conserve energy or enhance your computer’s performance. You can also customize power settings for your computer hardware, such as the hard disk, display, and for power-saving states, such as hibernation and sleep. These advanced settings help you fine-tune how your computer manages power.
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/d48c9f1d-2e69-4e6d-b949-5c4df1b0b9f91033.mspx
Computer Preventive Maintenance (Windows Vista)
Step #1: Use the Disk Cleanup utility
• Double-click My Computer, right-click the hard disk on which you want to free space, which is typically your Local Disk (C:)
• Click Properties, and then, on the General tab, click Disk Cleanup.
• When prompted, choose which files [...]
Vista-MSCONFIG Utility
System Configuration is an advanced tool that can help identify problems that might prevent Windows from starting correctly. You can start Windows with common services and startup programs turned off and then turn them back on, one at a time. If a problem does not occur when a service is turned off, but does occur [...]
Vista-Program Removal
You can uninstall a program from your computer if you no longer use it or if you want to free up space on your hard disk. You can use Programs and Features to uninstall programs or to change the program’s configuration by adding or removing certain options.
1. Open Programs and Features by clicking the [...]
