::Vista Tips And Support Thread::
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With this vista gadget you can displays a slideshow of photos from your windows live space (or any other one).
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The official Ministry of Sound Vista gadget allow you to listen from the sidebar to any of the 13 daily shows from the 24/7 live stream. ItÂ’s also possible to use the On Demand channels mode to have a direct access to the best shows and mixes by genre, including Chill Out, SessionÂ’s with underground mixes and a full weekly archive of all the stations specialist shows.
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This WebGuide Gadget allows you to connect to local Media Center or a remote WebGuide server for access to the program guide, search, recorded TV and scheduled Recordings.
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With this Soapbox gadget itÂ’s possible to search and read videos directly from the windows sidebar without web browser.
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Use this vista gadget to interact with your Windows Live Messenger contacts. See contact's status, start chat sessions, change your status and more. Also check the gadget settings to customize your experience
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Not really a tip, but some evil trick to scare the users.
I discovered this while tweaking without realizing the effects...
- [*]Start > Run and type in gpedit.msc and press Enter.
[*]Click on the + sign to expand User Configuration.
[*]Click on the + sign to expand Administrative Templates.
[*]Click once to select Desktop.
[*]Double click on Remove Computer icon on the desktop. Select Enabled. Click OK to apply the settings.
[*]Double click on Remove Documents icon on the desktop. Select Enabled. Click OK to apply the settings.
Here's how the new settings in Computer (previously My Computer) would look like:
Happy sabotaging your friends if they use Vista. 
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My default value is already 0.Originally posted by kenn3th:There are many ways that you can reduce the amount of time it takes Vista to start up. However, what about the amount of time it takes for a system to shut down? There are a few configuration changes you can make to a computer running Vista to decrease shutdown time.
One such change is to prevent Vista from emptying the contents of the page file when it shuts down. Although many people prefer to have the page file cleared on shutdown for security reasons, it does increase the shutdown time. If the speed of things is more of a priority than security, you can prevent Vista from clearing the page file by completing these few simple steps.
1. Click Start, type Registry Editor in the search field and press Enter.
2. Type regedit.exe and click OK.
3. Navigate to the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management
4. Double click ClearPageFileAtShutdown.
5. Change the value data to 0.
6. Close the Registry Editor.
Here's another and better alternative
1. Start Menu>Search Bar
2. Type regedit.exe and click OK.
3. Navigate to the following registry key:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control]
You will then see this registry key -
"WaitToKillServiceTimeout"="20000"
The value 20000 amounts to about 20 seconds. Change that value to something smaller to shorten the wait time.
Reccommended value is 3000 to 5000.
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You boozed it up with your friends last night, and now youÂ’ve gone and killed the brain cells that held your Vista password. What do you do? Thankfully there is a way to reset your password so you can get back in, but youÂ’ll need access to another computer, and your wallet, to make it work.
1. You go to logon but you canÂ’t remember your password. Try as you may, itÂ’s not letting you in.
2. There’s an option to ‘Reset your password’, but you find when you click it that you should have previously created a ‘Reset Disc’ as I described in an earlier tip. If you had created that disc, you’d be able to reset your password without further hassle, but since you didn’t, it’s going to cost you in time, effort, and dollars.
3. Active@ Password Changer to the rescue! I always prefer free alternatives to any task, and IÂ’ve read that there is a way to reset a password through a Linux disc, but IÂ’ve also heard you need to know Linux to build it and make it work. In a situation like this where you need to get back in easily and quickly, sometimes spending a few dollars is justified (if youÂ’re time and data isnÂ’t worth the cost of the software, you can always reinstall Vista). On another computer, go to the Password Changer website and purchase Active Password Changer ($39.99-$59.99). The method IÂ’ll be displaying here is available through the less expensive 3.0 version. Look for a review soon that will show how the newer 3.5 version works. Note that there is a demo version available that works for all but the last (and most important) step of actually resetting the password.
4. Once you’ve purchased and installed the software (they send you a link to download the software), create a bootable ISO CD/DVD using the steps I describe in my post called “ImgBurn: A free Vista compatible disc image burning package“. You’ll find the iso image file at C:\Program Files\Active Data Recovery Software\Active Password Changer\Pwd-changer-boot-cd.iso if you used the default installation options.
5. Once you have the boot disc created, pop it into your Vista computer and start it up. Depending on how your BIOS is set, it may automatically boot from the disc, or you may have to bring up a boot device menu. On Dell computers you can do this by pressing F12 at the beginning of the boot process, most boot screens will display information on what key you need to press to get the menu where you will then want to choose your CD/DVD drive (Leave a comment letting others know your brand of computer and how you got to your boot menu!).
6. When the computer boots from the boot disc youÂ’ll see this initial screen asking how youÂ’d like to boot. Type 0 to do a clean boot with the Active@ Password Changer software.
7. YouÂ’ll then get three options, I selected option 2 (type 2 then press Enter to let the software go find the file it needs.
8. The software will search the available drives on your computer looking for SAM databases, which is where your user account information is stored.
9. Once it finds it, press Enter to continue. If you have more than one OS installed, youÂ’ll need to select the one you wish to reset.
10. YouÂ’ll see a list of accounts that exist in the selected SAM database. If youÂ’re the only user on the computer there will likely be three accounts: Administrator, Guest, and your account. Type the number of your account (probably 1) and press Enter.
11. YouÂ’ll see how the software is going to change that users account, namely by clearing the users password. Press Y to tell it to make the change.
12. Done! YouÂ’ll be told that the change was made, your password has been reset to be empty. You can now eject the boot disc, and restart your computer.
13. Vista will load, and if yourÂ’s is the only account, it will automatically login. YouÂ’re back baby! -
There's also a way to delete the recycling bin!
Remember in xp when u delete ur recycling bin it's GAME OVER
someone in Sgf managed to do that
For vista, the steps to delete it does not need any hacking or wadever
it's just right click and delete
you will get this
click yes and your recycling bin is gone!
You might thiink OHNOEZ! it's gone
to restore it it's simple
right click, on desktop, personalize
Click on change desktop icons on the top right hand corner
check the recycling bin icon
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I find Vista so ma2 fun2
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Originally posted by lpx88:I find Vista so ma2 fun2
u should try the search function on the start bar
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Uninstall vista Service packs
A newer version of the Vista SP1 is rumored to be available soon, but if youÂ’ve installed the original SP1 Beta release, it sounds like youÂ’ll first have to uninstall it (or maybe you just donÂ’t want SP1 installed anymore). In the past, service packs werenÂ’t always uninstallable, but thankfully thatÂ’s not the case with this one. As it turns out, uninstalling a service pack takes at least as long as installing it, so follow these steps, and get yourself a drink for the wait.
Click the Start menu and choose Control Panel
Choose Uninstall a Program from the Programs section of the Control Panel
On the left, choose View Installed Updates
In the list of updates, look for Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB936330) and select it
Choose Uninstall.
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Uninstall Service pack part 2
The uninstall will take some time. Expect at least 10 minutes for the first segment
You’ll be asked to restart the machine. Say yes, which will result in the computer going through another long segment (similar to the first segment) of ‘Configuring Updates’. After the restart, as the computer reloads, it will continue with even more ‘Configuring Updates’ (again, similar in time to the first segment).
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Too long. Even for XP, it doesn't even take that long.
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Steps or time takenOriginally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Too long. Even for XP, it doesn't even take that long. -
Both.Originally posted by kenn3th:Steps or time taken -
Anybody knows a good firewall that's compatible with Vista?
Tried Kerio but it can't be installed with vista..
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RRR> use your current vista firewall with thisOriginally posted by RvnRooRon84:Anybody knows a good firewall that's compatible with Vista?
Tried Kerio but it can't be installed with vista..
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,64950-order,1-page,1/description.html
If you want true outbound firewall protection for your 32-bit Vista PC, use this to help manage Vista's built-in firewall.
a short quote. although your anti virus should have fire wall too
Microsoft has been touting the new Windows Firewall in Windows Vista, which it says for the first time includes an outbound filter as well as an inbound filter. Outbound filters are important, because if you've been infected with a Trojan or similar software, it makes an outbound connection without your knowledge, letting someone else take control of your PC. Some malware can also turn your PC into a spam-spewing robot, sending out email without your knowledge.
Unfortunately, the outbound filter in Windows Vista is, in essence, turned off by default. And as a practical matter, it's impossible to manually configure it to block malware making outbound connections. That's where the free Vista Firewall Control comes in. Install it, and whenever an application tries to access the Internet, a screen pops up, with the application name, the publisher, and similar information, as well its path and file name. You can enable or disable inbound or outbound connections it tries to make, either permanently, or just this one time. -
I see; thanks kenneth!Originally posted by kenn3th:a short quote. although your anti virus should have fire wall too
Well, I'm using NOD32 antivirus system; I'm not sure if it has a firewall or not. Perhaps I'll go with your recommendation.
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Comodo, but it's in beta. Can't find the beta link. ZoneAlarm as well, but it's a resource hog. Norton as well... but I think you will hate Norton.Originally posted by RvnRooRon84:Anybody knows a good firewall that's compatible with Vista?
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NOD32 just provides the antivirus system. Not unless you've bought the Security Suite of NOD32.Originally posted by RvnRooRon84:I see; thanks kenneth!
Well, I'm using NOD32 antivirus system; I'm not sure if it has a firewall or not. Perhaps I'll go with your recommendation.
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Yup, I only have the antivirus system Mayi.
Kenneth, how does the Vista FirewallControl works? Sorry for n00b question..
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Like your third party firewall, but much more basic, although you need to configure correctly.
1. Start > Run and type in wf.msc
http://xs121.xs.to/xs121/07446/windowsfirewall.png
You will receive a prompt. Click Continue.
2. Left hand side - click on Outbound Rules.
Right hand side - click New Rule.
http://xs221.xs.to/xs221/07446/newrule.PNG
3. Select Custom. Then click Next.
http://xs121.xs.to/xs121/07446/rulestep2.PNG
4. Select your program path, then click Next.
http://xs321.xs.to/xs321/07446/rulestep3.PNG
5. Select Allow or Block, depending on your needs.
http://xs121.xs.to/xs121/07446/rulestep4.PNG
6. Select the correct Profile. By default, you won't need it to be applied to the Domain profile.
http://xs221.xs.to/xs221/07446/rulestep5.PNG
7. Give it a meaningful name and description and you're done.
http://xs221.xs.to/xs221/07446/laststep.PNG
Copy and paste the image linkys. sgF says too many images.Error: Maximum of 5 images per post.
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Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:
Mayi's lazy
Like your third party firewall, but much more basic, although you need to configure correctly.
1. Start > Run and type in [b]wf.msc
http://xs121.xs.to/xs121/07446/windowsfirewall.png
You will receive a prompt. Click Continue.
2. Left hand side - click on Outbound Rules.
Right hand side - click New Rule.
http://xs221.xs.to/xs221/07446/newrule.PNG
3. Select Custom. Then click Next.
http://xs121.xs.to/xs121/07446/rulestep2.PNG
4. Select your program path, then click Next.
http://xs321.xs.to/xs321/07446/rulestep3.PNG
5. Select Allow or Block, depending on your needs.
http://xs121.xs.to/xs121/07446/rulestep4.PNG
6. Select the correct Profile. By default, you won't need it to be applied to the Domain profile.
http://xs221.xs.to/xs221/07446/rulestep5.PNG
7. Give it a meaningful name and description and you're done.
http://xs221.xs.to/xs221/07446/laststep.PNG
Copy and paste the image linkys. sgF says too many images. [/b]
GUess mayi needs an upgrade.
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lol..mayi, go upgrade yourself!
Anyway, I have disabled both Windows Defender and Windows Firewall; thus when I run wf.msc, an error message comes up:
Should I restart Windows Firewall?
