Tips ,tricks and information for Windows Vista

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Lets us all post the usefull tips ,tricks and information for Windows Vista guys.
Please go through the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Vista.
32-Bit
A 32-bit processor can reference 2^32 bytes, or 4 GB of memory. These 32-bit processors were standard at a time when 4 GB was thought to be more than enough memory space for software applications on Windows. When a process, such as running a program, is created on an x86 Windows computer with a 32-bit processor, the operating system allocates its 4 GB of virtual memory, irrespective of the actual physical memory installed on a system. Half of that allocated memory is user-accessible memory, while the other half is for kernel processes such as drivers. Modern computing systems increasingly confront the 4 GB ceiling thanks to memory-intensive applications and the need to store multiple processes in memory simultaneously.
64-Bit
The 64-bit processors are theoretically capable of referencing 2^64 locations in memory, or 16 exabytes, which is more than 4 billion times the number of memory locations 32-bit processors can reference. However, all 64-bit versions of Microsoft operating systems currently impose a 16 TB limit on address space and allow no more than 128 GB of physical memory due to the impracticality of having 16 TB of RAM. Processes created on Windows Vista x64 Edition are allotted 8 TB in virtual memory for user processes and 8 TB for kernel processes to create a virtual memory of 16 TB.
To summarize, the ability of Windows Vista x64 Edition to add address more memory space than previous versions of Windows helps minimize the time spent swapping processes in and out of memory by storing more of them in RAM.
Misconceptions about Windows Vista x64 Edition

Operating systems such as Windows Vista x64 Edition are not automatically faster than their 32-bit counterparts. In some cases, they may even perform slower because of the larger pointers as well unrelated OS overhead. Overall, an application’s performance depends on what it is used for and how it is implemented. Emulated applications running within the Windows on Windows 64 layer (discussed in more detail later in this article) will not be able to address any more memory than they could on a 32-bit system.

Drivers supported by Windows Vista x64 Edition will not necessarily be supported by the 64-bit edition of Windows XP. National Instruments will support Windows Vista x64 Edition with driver releases and software updates, but there are no plans for NI to support Windows XP x64 Edition.

Hardware Requirements for the Different Versions of Windows Vista

Windows Vista requires significantly more processing power than previous versions of Microsoft Windows. The enhanced Windows user interface promises to be one of the biggest consumer attractions to the new operating system, but it places considerably greater demands on a system’s processor, graphics card, and memory. Both editions of Windows Vista share these performance requirements and offer compatible modes for use on slower systems; however, to install Windows Vista x64 Edition, you must have a 64-bit processor. Conversely, the x86 edition of Windows Vista can run on a 64-bit processor as a 32-bit operating system.

Some motherboards that work with 64-bit processors retain the limitations of 32-bit systems, so to exploit the advantages offered by the newer architecture, it is important to ensure the motherboard has a wide enough address bus. Motherboards with wider address and data buses currently still impose artificial limitations on the amount of memory due to the impracticality otherwise. Windows Vista x64 Edition allows up to 128 GB of memory – far more than most current motherboards permit - but you should consider the expandability of applications built using the new architecture as the technology improves.

Potential Benefits of Windows Vista x64 Edition

The transition to the 64-bit architecture is overwhelmingly driven by the limitations of the x86 architecture in terms of addressing memory. Applications running on Windows Vista x64 Edition should theoretically experience improved performance because of the larger quantity of available memory, even if the application is running within the WoW64 layer. Much like the advantage offered by increasing physical memory in a 32-bit system, the larger memory space on Windows Vista x64 Edition allows more processes to actively reside in the system RAM simultaneously.

This change potentially eliminates or reduces time spent loading and switching between processes, a condition that can lead to “thrashing†when all the processor’s efforts are spent merely loading and switching between threads. To reap the benefits of a 64-bit operating system such as Windows Vista x64 Edition, you should invest in a large amount of RAM (4 GB or more) and a compatible motherboard.

For Windows Vista x64 Edition, Microsoft also requires a digital signature on all drivers. By requiring new, signed drivers, Microsoft aims to reduce failures and improve stability by shining a spotlight on vendor responsibility for bugs. With Windows Vista x86, administrators can install unsigned drivers, but Microsoft continues to discourage their use. All nonlegacy National Instruments drivers will be digitally signed and available for both the 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Windows Vista after Microsoft releases the OS.

Potential Drawbacks to Windows Vista x64 Edition

Windows XP was available only as a 32-bit operating system for 32-bit processors until 2005, when Microsoft released a 64-bit edition. This version of Windows XP did not see widespread adoption due to a lack of available software and hardware drivers. Vendors were hesitant to invest in a platform that seemed more novel than practical for consumers at the time, which led to compatibility issues with common devices such as sound and graphics cards.

Given the increasing number of 64-bit processors, Windows Vista x64 Edition is unlikely to suffer the same lack of support. However, it will take some time for vendors to release 64-bit software and hardware drivers. A potential drawback stems from the possibility that some hardware vendors may not release Windows Vista x64 Edition-compatible versions of drivers quickly, or they may not offer signed drivers, which Windows Vista x64 Edition requires.

Many 32-bit applications will not be updated for Windows Vista x64 Edition; however, most 32-bit software will still function because of a Microsoft emulation layer. This emulation layer, known as Windows on Windows 64 or WoW64, enables 32-bit programs to run as though on a 32-bit version of Windows by translating instructions passing in and out of 32-bit applications into 64-bit instructions. Emulated programs act as though they are running on an x86 computer and operate within the 2 GB of virtual memory that a 32-bit version of Windows allocates to every process. However, despite Wow64, 32-bit programs on Windows Vista x64 Edition cannot take advantage of the larger 64-bit address spaces or wider 64-bit registers on 64-bit processors.

To work with Windows Vista x64 Edition, you must invest in large quantities of RAM. The overhead associated with Windows Vista is larger than that of prior operating systems such as Windows XP, so slower systems are likely to see performance decreases.

Evaluating an Engineering System on Windows Vista

Windows Vista represents an upgrade from Windows XP for consumer PC users in many ways, and the 64-bit edition in particular is drawing significant attention. The 64-bit processors have enormous potential that modern PCs are not fully exploiting, which means there is significant room for growth during the next few years. However, Windows Vista x64 Edition was not designed explicitly for scientists and engineers, and not all scientific and engineering applications will immediately benefit from migrating to a Windows Vista x64 Edition PC.

The following types of applications could see performance benefits on Windows Vista x64 Edition, provided that both 64-bit application software and drivers are available:

Applications for creating digital content in computer-aided design and digital video editing
Applications that require mathematical precision and floating-point performance
Applications that involve large, high-performance databases
Vision acquisition and analysis applications with large amounts of data moving directly into memory at rapid rates
If your application does not fall into one of these categories, you should carefully consider the necessity of using Windows Vista x64 Edition. Not every application stands to benefit from the x64 architecture, and it will take time for Windows Vista x64 Edition to gain widespread adoption.

Summary

Windows Vista x64 Edition represents the first mainstream 64-bit operating system from Microsoft in terms of general availability and support from third-party add-on vendors. Because of this, moving from a 32-bit operating system such as Windows XP to a 64-bit operating system such as Windows Vista x64 Edition merits serious consideration in many cases.

However, the feasibility of successfully making the jump to Windows Vista x64 Edition depends largely on your application and its requirements. For some, Windows Vista x64 Edition offers much needed performance improvement, while for others, it could needlessly complicate applications designed to operate on x86 platforms or even have a negative effect on performance.
 
Tunner card not Found Media center, most happening issue...
TV Tuner card was ATI TV Wonder 650 tuner card.
Symptoms : when you turn on the media centre , you would get Tuner card not found

If you minimize the media centre you would see an error , Media centre receiver service failed to start , in the bottom you would also see

DEP, (data execution prevention ) has stopped the media centre receiver service .
Only if you have the same symptoms proceed with the trouble shooting steps , there could be other reasons as well for why it did not find the tuner card .

But to make sure you can open the services.msc and try starting the “media centre receiver service “ if you get the DEP error only then proceed with troubleshooting steps .
Cause: The Tv tuner card Driver has not passed the WHQL (windows hardware quality labs ) that’s why DEP recognise it as malware and stops the

Media centre receiver service to work with those drivers . ( that’s an assumption not sure with it )but its true that ATI driver are not passed the WHQL.
Resolution : Turn Off the DEP (data execution prevention)

1) Open command prompt in elevated mode and type the following commands with ENTER after each command .

2) Bcdedit /set nx alwaysoff

3) Reboot the computer

4) Turn on the media centre you would get tv tuner card working .

5) Now turn on the DEP by typing the following commands in command prompt followed by ENTER key

6) Bcdedit /set nx alwayson

7) Bcdedit /set nx optin

8) Reboot the computer and start the media centre .
Please be cautious since you are turning off the DEP you can see if the DEP is turned off or on by right click on “computer” > click on “Advanced system settings “ > click on “settings” button under “Performance” > click on “Data execution prevention” and see if all options are greyed out or not .(if it is turned of it would be greyed out).
 
Continuously Restarts After Unsuccessfull Vista Installation

SYMPTOMS
You experience the following symptoms after you unsuccessfully try to install Windows Vista on a separate partition on a Windows-based computer:

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The computer cannot start the earlier version of Windows.
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The computer continuously restarts.

This problem occurs if the following conditions are true:

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The computer is running a version of Windows that is earlier than Windows Vista.
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You try to create a dual-boot system by installing Windows Vista to a different partition than the partition where the earlier version of Windows is installed.
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An error occurs during the installation. Or, an error occurs after Windows Vista restarts for the first time. When this error occurs, the Windows Vista installer rolls back the changes that were made during the installation.

CAUSE
This problem occurs because the Windows Vista installer does not completely remove the Boot Configuration Database (BCD) store when it rolls back the changes. Therefore, Windows Boot Manager (Bootmgr.exe) cannot use the Boot.ini file to start the earlier version of Windows.

RESOLUTION
To start the earlier version of Windows, manually select the earlier version on the boot menu.

To delete the boot entry for Windows Vista so that the computer does not continuously restart, follow these steps:

1.
Start the Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE).
2.
Use the Bcdedit.exe command-line tool to delete the temporary boot entry for Windows Vista. To do this, type the following commands at a command prompt. Press ENTER after you enter each command.

bcdedit /enum
bcdedit /delete { ID } /cleanup

Note ID is the GUID of the boot entry that you want to delete. This GUID will be listed when you enter the first command.

For example, the following command deletes a boot entry whose GUID is {802d5e32-0784-11da-bd33-000476eba25f}.

bcdedit /delete {802d5e32-0784-11da-bd33-000476eba25f}

MORE INFORMATION
This problem affects a computer that does not have a valid BCD store. The BCD store is a new feature of Windows Vista. The BCD store contains information about the operating systems that are installed on the computer. Earlier versions of Windows use the Boot.ini file for the same purpose.
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Guys we all can post some tips n tricks for Vista
 
When installing vista it gets a blue screen error while completing upgrade due to a compatability issue with ATI Graphics cards. 0x000000EA
After the first reboot during the installation press "Shift" + "F10" to open
a command window.Run "C:\windows\system32\devmgmt.msc" to open the Device Manager. Find the primary and secondary video adapters and disable them. Note: Windows is still in the installation so don't take too long to do this.

The Vista installation will complete now.

If you have a new ATI Device driver you would like to install just complete
all wizards/ screens to get to the Vista desktop. Open the Device Manager and re-enable both video adapters. (Do not re-boot at this time)
Install the new Video driver and reboot. The new Vista driver should be
installed when Vista reboots.

The information in this article applies to:

Windows Vista Home Premium
Windows Vista Ultimate
 
New For Vista

Display Adapter Troubleshooter
AdapterTroubleshooter

Authorization Manager
azman.msc

Bitlocker Wizard
bitlockerwizard

Color Management
Color.cpl

Computer Management Launcher
CompMgmtLauncher

Control Panel
control

Credential Backup and Restore Wizard
credwiz

Defragment User Interface
dfrgui

Driver Package Installer
dpinst

DPI Scaling
dpiscaling

DVD Player
dvdplay

Event Viewer
eventvwr

Firewall Control Panel
FirewallControlPanel

Firewall Settings
FirewallSettings

Windows Shared Folder Management
fsmgmt.msc

Bitlocker Notifier
fvenotify

Fax Cover Sheet Editor
fxscover

Help Pane
helppane
Iexpress (Self Extracting Package Creator)
iexpress

iSCSI Initiator
iscsicpl

Logoff from Windows (Warning: when you run this it will log you off immediately)
logoff

Language Pack Installer
lpksetup

Windows Mobility Center (only available on mobile pcs)
mblctr

Microsoft Sync Center
mobsync

Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool
msdt

Remote Assistance
msra

User Accounts
Netplwiz

ODBC Data Source Administrator
odbcad32

Optional Features Manager
optionalfeatures

People Near Me
p2phost

Performance Monitor
perfmon

Presentation Settings (only available on mobile pcs)
presentationsettings

Printer Migration
PrintBrmUi

Encryption File System
rekeywiz

Windows Backup Utility
sdclt

Accesibility Settings
sethc

Windows Share Creation Wizard
shrpubw

Software Licensing (Windows Activation)
slui

Sound Volume
sndvol

Snipping Tool (an Advanced Print Screen function)
snippingtool

Sound Recorder
soundrecorder

Sticky Note
StikyNot

System Properties (Advanced preselected)
SystemPropertiesAdvanced

System Properties (Computer Name preselected)
SystemPropertiesComputerName

System Properties (Data Execution Prevention preselected)
SystemPropertiesDataExecutionPrevention

System Properties (Hardware preselected)
SystemPropertiesHardware

System Properties (Performance preselected)
SystemPropertiesPerformance

System Properties (Protection preselected)
SystemPropertiesProtection
System Properties (Remote preselected)
SystemPropertiesRemote
Ditilizer Calibration Tool
tabcal

Trusted Platform Module
TpmInit

Problem Reports and Solutions
wercon

Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
wf.msc

Windows Fax and Scan
wfs
Windows Image Acquisition (requires a scanner)
wiaacmgr
Windows Update App Manager
wuapp

Windows Standalong Update Manager
wusa
 
Optimize the Resolution for DVD playback in Microsoft® Windows Vista™
To optimize the resolution for DVD playback in Vista, perform the following steps:
  • Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
  • The Control Panel window appears.
  • In the left-hand pane of Control Panel, click Classic View.
  • Double-click the Personalization icon.
  • Click Display Settings.
  • The Display Settings window appears.
  • Drag the slider to change Resolution: to 800x600 for a desktop computer, or in the case of a notebook computer, select the recommended resolution for your specific display type.
  • From the Colors: drop-down menu, click to select Medium (16 bit).
  • Click OK.
  • The Do you want to keep these settings? window appears.
  • Click Yes.

Optimizing refresh rate for DVD playback in Windows Vistaâ„¢.
To optimize the refresh rate for DVD playback in Vista, perform the following steps:
  • Click Start and click Control Panel.
  • The Control Panel window appears.
  • In the left hand pane of Control Panel click Classic View.
  • Double-click the Personalization icon.
  • Click Display Settings.
  • The Display Settings window appears.
  • Click the Advanced Settings... button.
  • The graphics adapter properties window appears.
  • Click the Monitor tab.
  • Under Screen refresh rate: click the drop down box and select 75 Hertz.
  • The Do you want to keep these settings? window appears.
  • Click Yes.
  • Click OK on all open windows.

Set the Hardware Acceleration to Full in Microsoft® Windows Vista™

To set the hardware acceleration to full in the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system, perform the following steps:
  • Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
  • The Control Panel window appears.
  • In the left-hand pane of Control Panel, click Classic View.
  • Double-click the Personalization icon.
  • Click Display Settings.
  • The Display Settings window appears.
  • Click the Advanced Settings... button.
  • The graphics adapter properties window appears.
  • Click the Troubleshoot tab.
  • Click the Change settings button.
  • NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If so, click Continue.
  • The Display Adapter Troubleshooter window appears.
  • Click and slide the Hardware Acceleration: setting to full (all the way to the right).
  • Click OK on all open windows.
 
How to create a workgroup and share a hard drive, folder, or a network printer?​
• Disable or remove all firewall applications on the computer in Microsoft® Windows Vista™.
• Create a Workgroup in Microsoft® Windows Vista™.
• Ensure that File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks is installed in Microsoft® Windows Vista™.
Enable file sharing in Microsoft® Windows Vista™.
• Ensure that Client for Microsoft Networks is Enabled in Microsoft® Windows Vista™
• Enable the Guest Account in Microsoft® Windows Vista™.
• Share a hard drive or folder in Microsoft® Windows Vista™.
• Install and share the printer In Microsoft® Windows Vista™.
• Connect to a shared printer in Microsoft® Windows Vista™.
Disable or remove all firewall applications on the computer in Microsoft® Windows Vista™
NOTE: Firewalls can hinder a computer from accessing the Internet, network, or a network share. For troubleshooting purposes, disable any firewall software installed on the system. If disabling the firewall does not work, uninstall it. This includes the firewall built into Windows Vista. Disabling or removing firewall software will vary depending on which firewall application is running. Refer to the vendor website to get steps for disabling or removing the software.

To remove the firewall software in Microsoft® Windows® Vista, perform the following steps:
1. Click Start.
2. Click Control Panel on the right-hand column of the Start menu.
The Control Panel window opens.
3. Click Classic View in the upper left-hand corner.
The screen changes to the Windows classic view.
4. Double-click Programs and Features.
The Programs and Features window opens.
5. Click each of the following items that may be present, click Uninstall.
• McAfee Personal Firewall
• ZoneAlarm
• Norton Internet Security
• Norton SystemWorks
• Norton Personal Firewall
• Tiny Personal Firewall
• Black Ice Defender
• E-Safe Desktop
• Sygate Personal Firewall
• Zero Knowledge Systems Freedom Internet Security Suite
• NeoWatch
• Kazaa
• WinMX
• Morpheus
• BonzaiBuddy
6. The User Account Control window appears, click Continue.
7. Follow the instructions thoughout the uninstall process.
8. When finished click the Back button in the upper left-hand corner to go back to the Control Panel window.

To disable the Windows® Vista built in firewall, perform the following steps:

1. In the Control Panel window, double-click Windows Firewall.
The Windows Firewall window opens.
2. Click Change settings on the right-hand side.
3. The User Account Control window appears, click Continue.
The Windows Firewall Settings window opens.
4. Click Off.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click OK.
7. Click the red X button in the upper right-hand corner of the the Windows Firewall window.
The Windows Firewall window closes.
8. Click the red X button in the upper right-hand corner of the the Control Panel window.
The Control Panel window closes.
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Create a Workgroup in Microsoft® Windows Vista™.

To create a workgroup in Microsoft® Windows Vista™, perform the following steps:
NOTE: It is not possible to have a computer set for workgroup networking and domain networking. If domain networking is set up on the computer and it is used in a Domain networking environment, this should not be altered. Altering this can cause the system not to log onto the domain.
1. Click Start.
2. Click Control Panel on the right-hand column of the Start menu.
The Control Panel window opens.
3. Click Classic View in the upper left-hand corner.
The screen changes to the Windows classic view.
4. Double-click System.
The System window opens.
5. Click Advanced system settings in the upper right-hand corner.
The User Account Control window appears.
6. Click Continue.
The System Properties window opens.
7. Click the Computer Name tab.
The Computer Name screen opens.
8. Click Change.
The Computer Name/Domain Changes window opens.
9. In the Workgroup field, type the workgroup name that you have chosen or the workgroup name used by the other network computers.
10. Click OK.
The Welcome to the workgroup window appears.
11. Click OK.
The You must restart your computer to apply theses changes window appears.
12. Click OK.
13. Click Close on the System Properties window.
The You must restart your computer to apply theses changes window appears once more.
14. Click Restart Now.
The computer restarts.
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Ensure that File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks is installed in Microsoft® Windows Vista™.

To ensure that File and Printer Sharing is installed in Microsoft® Windows Vista™, perform the following steps:
1. Click Start.
2. Click Network on the right-hand column of the Start menu.
The Network window opens.
3. Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation bar across the upper part of the window.
The Network and Sharing Center window opens.
4. Click Manage Network Connections under Tasks in the upper-left hand area.
The Network connection window opens.
5. Right-click Local Area Connection or Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties.
The User Account Control window appears.
6. Click Continue.
The Network Connection Properties window opens.
7. Ensure that the check box to the left of File and Printer Sharing is checked.
8. When File and Printer Sharing is not listed, Click Install.
The Select Network Feature Type window opens.
9. Click Service.
10. Click Add.
The Select Network Service window opens.
11. Select File and Printer Sharing, then click OK.
The Select Network Service and the Select Network Feature Type window closes.
12. Click Close or OK.
The Network Connection Properties window closes.
NOTE: Check all the network adapters listed to ensure File and Printer Sharing is installed on every one.
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Enable file sharing in Microsoft® Windows Vista™.

To enable file sharing in Microsoft® Windows Vista™, perform the following steps:
1. Click the Start button, and then click Network on the right-hand column of the Start menu.
The Network window opens.
2. Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation bar across the upper part of the window.
The Network and Sharing Center window appears.
NOTE: You must be connected locally to a network in order for the file and printer sharing options to appear.
3. Click the down-arrow to the right of File Sharing.
The File Sharing section expands.
4. Click Turn on file sharing.

Click Apply.
The User Account Control window appears.
5. Click Continue.
6. Click the down-arrow to the right of Password protected sharing.
The Password protected sharing section expands.
7. Click Turn off password protected sharing.
Figure 3 - Password Protected Sharing Toggle
8. Click Apply.
The User Account Control window appears.
9. Click Continue.
10. Click the red X in the upper right-hand corner of the Network and Sharing Center window.
The Network and Sharing Center window closes.
11. Click the red X in the upper right-hand corner of the Network window.
The Network window closes.
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Ensure that Client for Microsoft Networks is Enabled in Microsoft® Windows Vista™

To ensure that Client for Microsoft Networks is enabled in the Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system, perform the following steps:
1. Click the Start button, and then click Network on the right-hand column of the Start menu.
The Network window opens.
2. Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation bar across the upper part of the window.
The Network and Sharing Center window opens.
3. Click Manage Network Connections under Tasks in the upper-left hand area.
The Network connection window opens.
4. Right-click Local Area Connection or Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties.
The User Account Control window appears.
5. Click Continue.
The Network Connection Properties window appears.
6. Ensure that the check box to the left of Client for Microsoft Networks is checked.
7. When Client for Microsoft Networks is not listed, Click Install.
The Select Network Feature Type window opens.
8. Click Client.
9. Click Add.
The Select Network Client window opens.
10. Click Client for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK.
The Select Network Client window and the Select Network Feature Type window closes.
11. Click Close or OK.
The Network Connection Properties window closes.
NOTE: Check all the network adapters listed to ensure Client for Microsoft Networks is installed on every adapter.
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Enable the Guest Account in Microsoft® Windows Vista™.
To enable the Guest Account in Microsoft® Windows Vista™, perform the following steps:
1. Click the Start button, type command in the Start Search box.
2. Right-click Command Prompt in the list of Programs, then click Run as Administrator.
The User Account Control window appears.
3. Click Continue.
The Administrator: Command Prompt window opens.
4. Type net user guest /active:yes, then press the <Enter> key.
The message Command Completed Successfully appears.
5. Type exit, then press the <Enter> key.
The command window closes.
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Share a hard drive or folder in Microsoft® Windows Vista™.

To share a hard drive or folder in Microsoft® Windows Vista™, perform the following steps:
NOTE: When 10 or more systems in a network simultaneously connect to a system being used as a file server running Microsoft Windows Vista, only 10 systems will be able to connect at any one time. This is due to a limitation in Windows Vista. Also, the connection will automatically disconnect after 15 minutes of inactivity to allow other active systems to connect..
1. Right-click the Start button, then click Explore.
The Start Menu window opens.
2. In the pane on the left, locate the hard drive or folder you wish to share.
3. Right-click the hard drive or folder and click Properties.
The Hard Drive or Folder properties window appears.
4. Click the Sharing tab.
The Sharing window appears.
5. Click Advanced Sharing.
The User Account Control window appears.
6. Click Continue.
The Advanced Sharing window opens.
7. Click to check Share this folder.
8. In the Share name field, type a name for the share.
9. Click Permissions.
The Permissions window opens
10. Click the Everyone listing.
11. Click to check Full Control and Change under the Allow column.
12. Click Apply, then click OK.
The Permissions window closes.
13. Click Apply, then click OK.
The Advanced Sharing window closes.
14. Click Close or OK.
The Hard Drive or Folder properties window closes.
15. Click the red X in the upper right-hand corner of the Start Menu window.
The Start Menu window closes.
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Install and share the printer In Microsoft® Windows Vista™.
To share a printer in Microsoft® Windows Vista™, perform the following steps:
NOTE: Before the printer can be shared, a printer must be installed on the computer. Please refer to the printer manufacture for installation instructions.
1. Click Start.
2. Click Network on the right-hand column of the Start menu.
The Network window opens.
3. Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation bar across the upper part of the window.
The Network and Sharing Center window opens.
NOTE: You have to be at least connected locally before you get the options for file and printer sharing.
4. Click the down-arrow to the right of Printer Sharing.
The Printer Sharing section expands.
5. Click Turn on printer sharing.
6. Click Apply.
The User Account Control window appears.
7. Click Continue.
8. Click the down-arrow to the right of Password protected sharing.
The Password protected sharing section expands.
9. Click Turn off password protected sharing.
10. Click Apply.
The User Account Control window appears.
11. Click Continue.
12. Click the red X in the upper right-hand corner of the Network and Sharing Center window.
The Network and Sharing Center window closes.
13. Click the red X in the upper right-hand corner of the Network window.
The Network window closes.

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Connect to a shared printer in Microsoft® Windows Vista™.

To connect to a shared printer in Microsoft® Windows Vista™, perform the following steps:
NOTE: When connecting to shared printer on another system the drivers for the shared printer must be downloaded and installed locally on this system or use the built in drivers offered in Windows Vista. The best way to do that is connect and install the printer locally. Windows Vista cannot use printer drivers available for Windows 95, 98, Millennium, 2000, XP or NT4. You may need to contact the manufacture of your printer for further assistance.

1. Once the printer is installed locally, click Start.
2. Click Control Panel on the right-hand column.
The Control Panel window opens.
3. Click Classic View in the upper left-hand area of the Control Panel window.
The window changes to the Classic View.
4. Double-click Printers in the Control Panel window.
The Printers window opens.
5. Right-click the printer you wish to connect to, then click Properties.
The Printer Properties window opens.
6. Click the Ports tab.
7. Click Add Port.
The Add Printer port window opens.
8. Select Local port, then click New Port.
The New Port Name window opens.
9. Enter the path to the shared printer you want to connect to in the format: \\computer name\shared printer name. An example would be \\Bcd-xp\DellPhot.
NOTE: For additional information on obtaining the computer name the shared printer is connected to, refer to Dell Knowledge Base Article: 162548 - "What is a computer name and how do I find it in Microsoft® Windows®?"

10. Click OK.
The New Port Name window closes.
11. Click Close.
The Add Printer port window closes.
12. Click Apply, then click Close.
The Printer Properties window closes.​

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Have you ever wondered if you could have your favourite movie clip on the background always ? Imagine downloading a music video clip from anywhere and using that as your desktop wallpaper? Well, it's now possible with Windows DreamScene - you can create an animated desktop wallpaper for your Vista PC from any video file on your computer that's in either mpeg or .wmv format.

The DreamScene feature, specific to Windows Vista Ultimate edition, works just like setting still digital photographs as Desktop backgrounds but here you choose video files that play at 30fps (like Adobe Flash animations). Even HD content is supported by DreamScene.

And if your computer lacks a graphic card to support the Windows Aero effect, DreamScene or Motion Desktop can still be used to position image wallpapers on the desktop.

Known as Windows Vista Ultimate extras, these add-on are available.
Oh yes, there's a Poker game as well. Microsoft is looking to find ways that make the higher editions of Vista more tempting than the basic ones. It is easy to expect that Microsoft will release more Vista Ultimate extras (or goodies) in future.

For example, Windows DreamSceneâ„¢, available to Windows Ultimate customers through Windows Ultimate Extras, transforms the PC desktop from static background wallpaper into a full-motion, personalized video canvas

Microsoft is finalizing testing of Windows DreamScene through a Technical Preview phase. The preview release available on Windows Update. A final release will follow.

Check Here To Check:
Extras : Windows DreamScene
 
"Precuation is better than cure". Guys this is very simple :hap2:
How To Create a Windows Vista Password Reset Disk :-

Creating a password reset disk for your Windows Vista logon usually takes less than five minutes

  1. Click on Start and then Control Panel.
  2. Click on the User Accounts and Family Safety link.

    Note: If you're viewing the Classic View of Control Panel, you won't see this link. Simply double-click on the User Accounts icon and proceed to Step 4.
  3. Click on the User Accounts link.
  4. In the task pane on the left, click the Create a password reset disk link.
  5. When the Forgotten Password Wizard window appears, click Next

    Note: You will need some kind of portable media before being able to create a password reset disk. This means that you will need a flash drive or a floppy disk drive and blank floppy disk.
  6. In the I want to create a password key disk in the following drive: drop down box, choose the portable media drive to create a password reset disk on.
  7. Click Next to continue.
  8. With the disk or other media still in the drive, enter your current account password in the text box and click Next.
  9. Windows Vista will now create the password reset disk on your chosen media.
  10. When the progress indicator shows 100% complete, click Next and then click Finish in the next window.

This is the best way...as i am not sure on how to unlocked if password forgotton....in my guide post lol

Reference:Password Reset Disk - How To Create a Windows Vista Password Reset Disk - Windows Vista Password
 
Windows Vista Aero theme desktop effects are disabled when you run a Java application.

To resolve this issue, upgrade the older version of JRE to the latest version.

To download the latest version of JRE, visit the following Sun Microsystems

Web site:
Java SE 6 Platform Installation

Small things that dont matter.....

But y not get a resolution for it lol :)
 
 
Prompt for activating windows
This problem may occur because a specific system setting is removed when a program runs with administrative credentials. The removal of this system setting may cause a BIOS validation check to fail. The BIOS validation check is part of the system activation process. Therefore, you may be prompted to activate Windows Vista, even though the system did not previously require activation.

Update for Windows Vista : Install this update to resolve an issue where you may be prompted to activate a pre-installed copy of Windows Vista.

Link:Download details: Update for Windows Vista (KB931573)
 
How to use Windows Easy Transfer Companion to transfer programs from Windows XP with Service Pack 2 to Windows Vista

System requirements
• The source computer must be running an x86-based version of Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2).
• The destination computer must be running an x86-based version of Windows Vista.
• At least 200 megabytes (MB) of hard disk space must be available.
• To use WETC, you must log on as an administrator.

How to use Windows Easy Transfer Companion
1. Install WETC on both the Windows XP-based computer and the Windows Vista-based computer. Can be installed from the Windows Vista DVD
Link for Beta Version: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...-ADFC-786786E73E50&displaylang=en&clcid=0x409

2. Connect the computers together by using an Easy Transfer Cable or by making a network connection.
3. Run the WETC program on the Windows XP-based computer.
4. Run the WETC program on the Windows Vista-based computer.
5. Follow the instructions in the WETC program to transfer the programs from the Windows XP-based computer to the Windows Vista-based computer.

WETC is designed to transfer installed programs from one computer to another computer. WETC does not transfer files, settings, or user profiles.

But the Windows Easy Transfer in Vista, it is included and designed to transfer files, settings, and user profiles.
So from Win Xp to Vista it might not happen and from Vista to Vista it will transfer files,settings and user profiles.

Entertainment programs successfully tested with WETC
Call of Duty / Activision 2
Battlefield 2 / EA Games 1
Star Wars Battlefront / Lucas Arts 2

Items that Windows Easy Transfer Companion cannot transfer
WETC does not transfer the following kinds of programs:• Programs that do not use an installation program. For example, WETC does not detect some plug-in programs. Therefore, these plug-in programs do not appear in the program selection list.
• Antivirus programs and operating system monitoring programs. These kinds of programs appear under Will Not Transfer in the program selection list.
• Programs that are already installed on the destination computer. These programs appear under Will Not Transfer in the program selection list.
• Operating system components.

Reference :How to use Windows Easy Transfer Companion to transfer programs from Windows XP with Service Pack 2 to Windows Vista
 
You can remove the shortcut arrow from your icons

1. Copy and Paste the following code into Notepad and save it as "Remove_Shortcut_Arrows.reg" (without the quotes)

Manual Installation of this tweak

1. Open Regedit (Start -> Run -> type "Regedit") (withoutquotes)
2. Navigate to:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT -> lnkfile (LNKFILE)

3. Delete the following key "IsShorcut"
4. Close REGEDIT and Restart your computer.

After applying this tweak it is necessary for you to RESTART your machine so the new settings take effect.

If you want arrow back, create a new DWORD (32 bit) in LNKFILE and name it as “IsShortcut”. Done. Arrow is back.
 
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