Various users will have upgraded to Windows Vista, but prefer the look and feel of Windows XP. There are two options depending on which XP look you prefer (Classic or Default). Classic Layout If you prefer the Classic XP layout, you can revert Vista back to this quite easily. First, right click on your desktop [...]
04.6.09 | Windows Vista Tips | Computerexpert
It’s recommended that you backup your critical data before endeavouring any of these steps. 1. Disconnect your system from the internet. 2. Turn off System Restore in Windows XP/Vista first if you have this enabled, as well as backing up important settings and restoring. Viruses and other malicious programs can unintentionally also be
04.5.09 | Computer Safety Tip | Computerexpert
To view the registered owner of Windows Vista operating system, click Start, type “winver”, and hit Enter. To change the Registered Owner information make sure you backup the registry before making changes) Click the start button, type “regedit” (Registry Editor) in the search box, and press Enter Click Continue to
04.4.09 | Windows Vista Tips | Computerexpert
To get started, right click on the desktop and click Personalize. Then, select Change Background from the Personalization window. You can now browse the default background pictures that come with Windows Vista, or alternatively click Browse to select one from your own collections. As you choose one, the desktop will change to provide a live [...]
04.4.09 | Windows Vista Tips | Computerexpert
Windows Vista has introduced a new shutdown method which involves several clicks to restart or turn off the PC. If you want to speed this process up it is possible to place an icon on your desktop which will shutdown or restart your PC. To do this, right click on your desktop
04.3.09 | Windows Vista Tips | Computerexpert
Microsoft’s Nanda Lella stated that upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7 Beta Build 7000 is a process that will kill more than just the Ultimate Extras additions, if in fact the end users run the high-end editions of Windows XP’s successor. Lella also revealed that the Vista to Windows 7 Beta upgrade would cause [...]
04.3.09 | Windows Vista Tips | Computerexpert
Windows is still vulnerable to attacks even though it has a decent level of security. With the release of Vista, security has improved. XP-AntiSpy is small utility that lets you disable some built-in update and authentication ‘features’ in Windows XP. This small application includes around 50 Windows functions which can be enabled and disabled. The [...]
04.3.09 | Computer Safety Tip | Computerexpert
Windows Vista has a quick power button on the start menu, which is set to put the computer into Sleep mode by default. Some users won`t use sleep mode and would much rather have quick access to a shutdown button instead. To change the button assignment, run powercfg.cpl,1 from the run menu (press WINDOWS KEY [...]
04.1.09 | Windows Vista Tips | Computerexpert
Microsoft is giving away free Speech Recognition Macros for your Windows Vista. These Macros extend the speech recognition capabilities available in Windows Vista. To use the Windows Speech Recognition (WSR) Macros you will need to have a microphone and minimum RAM of 1GB. Before using the WSR Macros you will also need to complete the [...]
03.30.09 | Windows Vista Tips | Computerexpert
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
