Vista’s Network Map provides a diagram showing computers on your home network and how they’re linked to each other. To view the map, click Start, type Network and Sharing Center in the Start Search box, and click the corresponding entry.
03.29.09 | Windows Vista Tips | Computerexpert
You`ve noticed the Send To folder in action any time you right-click a file and select the Send To folder from the context menu. You might be unaware that you can customize the items in this menu. Go ahead, right click a file. You should see something that looks like this:
02.19.09 | Windows Vista Tips | Computerexpert
Some Windows Vista errors are caused by corrupt system files which cause instabilities, but troubleshooting these problems manually can be almost impossible. Luckily, Vista includes a `System File Checker` application that will verify the integrity of core system files. There are 2 types of scan, a verification and a scan/repair mode. The former will only [...]
02.18.09 | Windows Vista Tips | Computerexpert
If you want to make your icons larger, this is the tip for you. First, make sure you are viewing your desktop, then hold down the CTRL button on your keyboard, then move your mouse Scroll Wheel up or down. If you scroll up, the icons become larger and if you scroll down they become [...]
02.17.09 | Computer Tips And Tricks, Windows Vista Tips | Computerexpert
Windows 7 brings a handful of interface tweaks, starting with large, eye-pleasing program icons that take up residence in the taskbar. Now Vista users can easily bring that Windows 7 look to their own taskbars. Here’s how: – 1. Right click any open space in the taskbar and clear the checkmark from Lock the Taskbar. [...]
02.16.09 | Computer Tips And Tricks | Computerexpert
Let’s see what changes have taken place. 1. Modifications in UAC (User Access Control): One of the features most criticized by average Vista user was the irritating permission seeking by Vista, whenever you need to do something that requires admin privileges. For instance, every new installation requires permission, even if you are logged in as [...]
02.10.09 | Windows 7 Tips | Computerexpert
Some games require fixes to run in Vista. These games require the latest version of Directx9. Vista does not actually contain a full installation of Directx9, just some elements for compatibility purposes. To install Directx 9c on Windows Vista: 1. Download the latest DirectX 9 redistributable file from Microsoft.com. 2. Unzip the file into a [...]
02.10.09 | Windows Vista Tips | Computerexpert
Some Windows Vista users have been getting an error stating “Windows host process (rundll32) has stopped working”. If you have the Nero burning software installed, it could be this that is causing the problem.
02.4.09 | Windows Vista Tips | Computerexpert
Many new computers will come with Windows Vista already installed. Numerous users will want to upgrade their old PC with the latest operating system. The recommended minimum requirements for Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate are: 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor 1 GB of system memory 40 GB hard drive with at least 15 [...]
01.30.09 | Windows Vista Tips | Computerexpert
The Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor will help you to establish if your Windows XP-based PC can run Windows Vista.
12.21.08 | Computer Tips And Tricks | Computerexpert
