Get Search back to the Start Menu in Vista
Ever since Vista Service Pack 1 was installed the Search box was removed from the Start Menu. Here’s a way to get it back. Not in the exact place but close.
Run the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool anytime in Vista
The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Conflicker, Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom—and helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, [...]
How to Change or Add a User Password in Vista
When you created your user account you were asked to choose a password to use to logon to your account, you also were able to skip this step and not use a password for your account but that’s not the best idea.
The problem with not having a password for your account is that anyone that [...]
Vista Service Pack 2 Beta Now Available for Download
Windows Vista SP2 Beta is now available for public download from the Microsoft download center. Keep in mind this is a Beta service pack and may cause instabilities in your system. Also you must have SP1 installed first.
If you’re willing to give it a try I would make sure you have a good backup in [...]
Vote Now! “Best Windows Customization Website” Quarter Finals
Place your vote now for the Best Windows Customization Website over at http://vote.mintywhite.com I have had the pleasure of serving as one of the judges for the first round, So check out the sites and cast your vote.
Windows Tools, Help & Guides and Windows Forums is running a competition to find the “Best Windows Customization [...]
Adjust your Monitor’s Screen Resolution in Vista
Many times after replacing your monitor you will also need to adjust your screen resolution to get best picture for your screen size, or maybe you want to see what other resolutions are available to use. What is Screen Resolution you ask?
Screen Resolution is the setting that determines how much information is displayed on the [...]
Keep Vista from Switching Wireless Networks
If you have many wireless networks in your area you probably run into this issue before, By default Vista will switch wireless networks as you travel around which is fine if you’re on the go but sometimes it will also switch networks when you aren’t presenting a problem if you have a stationary computer. Here’s [...]
