You can use Windows Vista’s Task Scheduler to automate tasks at certain times so you don’t have to physically be present to begin them yourself. Admittedly, the Task Scheduler is mostly used by Windows admins, but to those who do use it, it is very useful. The following tutorial demonstrates how to create a task in Task Scheduler when using […]
Windows Vista
Windows Vista is the successor to Windows XP. Development was completed November 8, 2006, and was released to consumers over the following three months.
Windows Vista introduced the Windows Aero interface, giving a transparent design to title bars and other features. Vista also introduced Windows Search, Windows DVD Maker, and redesigned networking, audio, print, and display sub-systems. Vista’s final release was on October 18, 2016, with the Service Pack 2 security update.
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How to Run Disk Defragmenter in Windows Vista
You can improve the performance of Windows Vista by running the Disk Defragmenter and defragmenting the hard drives. This will consolidate fragmented files stored on the hard drive, resulting in much better performance. Defragmenting a drive is one of the first tips Microsoft Windows geeks are taught when they study to become Windows professionals. You can run the Disk Defragmenter […]
How to Run Disk Defragmenter from Command Prompt in Windows Vista
We already showed you how to run Disk Defragmenter in general so you can run it on a schedule or immediately by choosing to run it manually. Now this tutorial will show you how to run Disk Defragmenter from the command line. The following tutorial demonstrates how to run Disk Defragmenter from Command Prompt when using a version of the […]
How to Turn On/Off Windows Features in Windows Vista
Windows Vista comes with extra features less common to use that can all be viewed from the one Windows Features dialog. These extra features are checkboxes and can be turned on and off with a simple check. Many of the extra features are turned off by default so the operating system isn’t unecessarily bloated with things people will never use. […]
How to Turn On/Off Recent Items List in Windows Vista
Windows Vista comes with a Recent Items list that shows you recently used items. The Recent Items list helps you open things you previously had opened and increase the general usage of Windows for those who use it beyond an internet portal. When Recent Items is turned on, you can get access to it from the Start Menu. And you […]
How to Open Local Group Policy Editor in Windows Vista
Windows Vista allows for administrators to enter the Local Group Policy Editor and set policies that will directly affect what a user can and cannot do when they logged into their accounts. And the Local Group Policy Editor can even be handy for disabling certain features, even if you only want to disable them for just the one account (your […]
How to Uninstall a Device/Driver in Windows Vista
Windows Vista makes it easy to uninstall a device/program and device driver. It is not essential to remove devices/programs or drivers from a computer. However, if you are running out of drive space, you may wish to uninstall a device or program. Driver files are much smaller than the average program. But you may wish to uninstall old drivers to […]
List of Commands for Windows Vista
The Command Prompt is an app in Windows Vista that allows administrators to execute commands to run different tasks. Many commands will automate tasks via scripts and batch files. But you can do a wide range of things from the command line, including creating new files and finding out information about your computer. Alphabetical listing of commands: Adprep Append Arp Assoc […]
How to Use the Malicious Software Removal Tool in Windows Vista
Windows has always been the average family’s favorite oeprating system. But that popularity has always meant certain unethetical developers try to abuse it with malware and computer viruses. Windows has never been great at solving malware, but that’s because it’s a huge job to try to get on top of, and thankfully there are third-party companies helping to solve it. […]
How to Enable/Disable Folder Options in Windows Vista
Folder Options, also known as Explorer Folder Options, is a folder features dialog that allows you to manage features related to Windows’ file explorer (Windows Explorer). The following tutorial demonstrates how to enable and disable Folder Options when using a version of the Windows Vista operating system. See also: How to Open and Configure Folder Options in Windows 10 Method […]
How to Enable/Disable Taskbar and Start Menu Properties in Windows Vista
The taskbar and Start button have Properties dialogs attached to them. These particular Properties dialogs can be accessed with a right-click on each the taskbar and Start button. The taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialogs offer easy access to common features you may wish to use. The following tutorial demonstrates how to enable and disable the taskbar and Start Menu […]
How to Set Default Associations for Programs in Windows Vista
One of the ways you can make your use of Windows Vista more efficient is by making a program the default for all file types and protocols it can open. There is a dedicated default programs section where you can set these rules up. The following tutorial demonstrates how to set default associations for a program when using a version […]
How to Run Process with Higher or Lower CPU Priority in Windows Vista
If you feel your CPU isn’t capable of handling all processes optimomly in Windows Vista, you can set a CPU priority for each process to make sure the most important tasks running aren’t sacrificed. The following tutorial demonstrates how to run a process with higher or lower CPU priority when using a version of the Windows Vista operating system. How […]
How to Add Additional Time Zone Clocks in Windows Vista
One of the most fascinating features of any reliable computer operating system, in general, is their clocks because they can tune themselves into the precise time that it is for a time zone so you’re never living so much as a second out of time. In Windows Vista, you have a small clock in the bottom right corner of the […]
How to Backup Files with Optional Automatic Backups in Windows Vista
Though not everyone will want to utilize it because they may prefer saving hard drive space, Windows Vista does come with free automatic backup service for your files. If you have the hard drive space, this might be of interest because usually backup services cost lots of money. There are a few drawbacks to making use of your spare hard […]
How to Fix Cannot Delete a File or Folder Due to Corrupt Recycling Bin
I want to continue using the Recycling Bin because I don’t ever want to risk losing my important work files. That said, I need to do something to the Recycling Bin—even perhaps disabling it—because I can’t currently delete a file or folder due to the Recycling Bin being corrupted. Ideally, instead of trying to solve this extremely technical problem, there […]
How to Open Elevated Command Prompt in Windows Vista
The Windows Vista operating system comes with a Command Prompt, where you can enter many codes. Some of those codes are an alternative way of using the operating system, while others will execute commands that can be done no other way. There are two versions of the Command Prompt: a standard one and an elevated one. The elevated Command Prompt […]
How to Switch Windows Media Player to 64 Bit in Windows Vista
The Windows Vista operating system comes as a 64-bit OS. Even though Windows Vista can be 64-bit, the default setting for the Windows Media Player is always 32-bit. This is because compatibility issues with other software can arise with the 64-bit version. If you know that all your software is compatible with the 64-bit technology, you would be better off […]
How to Adjust Cookie Preferences in Internet Explorer in Windows Vista
All web browsers will give you the option to allow or bock cookies. The cookies aren’t affiliated with the web browsers directly but rather the websites that you are viewing from within the browser. A website can want to serve a cookie for a number of reasons. They might want to track your general location in the world, what type […]
How to Change Menu Show Delay Time in Windows Vista
Windows Vista allows you to change the amount to time it takes before a menu will pop up o your computer’s display after you have hovered the mouse over an interactive menu such as the Start menu. The following tutorial demonstrates how to change the amount of delay time that is assigned to menus when you are using a version […]
How to Setup Event Viewer to Send Email Notifications in Windows Vista
You can set up the Event Viewer in Windows Vista to send you an email when the even you set up in the event log has happened. What is Event Viewer? Every applications that runs on your computer will be recorded as an event log in the Event Viewer. The Event Viewer is handy for administrators who may need to […]
How to Troubleshoot Using Reliability and Performance Monitor in Windows Vista
You can view the Reliability Monitor chart in all version of Windows Vista to check for application failures, hardware failures, windows failures, and other miscellaneous failures. The chart makes it easy for you to see what applications had the problems and on what days. The following tutorial demonstrates how to troubleshoot common Windows Vista application failures when you are using […]
How to View Boot Information at Startup in Windows Vista
The Windows Vista operating system will run programs during the booting phase of the computer’s startup. It’s standard for operating systems such as Vista to run some programs during boot, but the longer you use your operating system, the more and more you may find additional programs have added themselves to the boot process. This is because programs would love […]
How to Fix Program Installation Errors in Windows Vista
If you are trying to install a program and the Windows Vista operating system doesn’t let, there are some common troubleshooting techniques you can try to solve the problem. The following tutorial demonstrates how to fix program installation errors, aka problems that arise when your operating system won’t allow you to install programs, when you are using a version Windows […]
How to Change Recycle Bin Storage Size in Windows Vista
Oftentimes people delete files accidentally or that they later wish that hadn’t. Wishing you still had something you threw in the bin in real life isn’t a huge deal because bins only get collected once per week for most people. Since deleting everything straight away would be a bit harsh in the virtual world, Microsoft has offered a recycling bin […]
How to Change Internet Time Synchronization Update Interval in Windows Vista
The Windows operating system relies on some key components such as the Kerberos authentication to be able to tell you the correct time from its clock that you will always find from the bottom right corner of the taskbar known as the system tray. To display the time correctly Windows Vista relies on the BIOS. If you notice your time […]
How to Remove an Uninstall Entry in Programs and Features for Windows Vista
The following tutorial demonstrates how to remove and uninstall entry programs in Programs and Features when using a version of the Windows Vista operating system. Most of the time, you will have no trouble removing a program from Programs and Features in the Control Panel. But the process in which the computer follows for this is not as obvious as […]
How to Perform System Restore in Windows Vista
The following tutorial demonstrates how to perform a system restore when using a version of the Windows Vista operating system. Windows Vista comes with a feature called System Restore which allows you to revert the computer back to a previous state in an attempt to remove a problem that had recently developed on the computer. System Restore was a genius […]
How to Use Disk Cleanup via Sytem Tools in Windows Vista
The following tutorial demonstrates how to use Disk Cleanup when using a version of the Windows Vista operating system. Windows Vista isn’t a self-sufficient operating system; it will collect much of your data until you choose to delete it. This doesn’t happen simply because it was programmed lazily but rather to give you the option of storing files that you […]
How to Select Power Plan and Check Plan Settings in Windows Vista
The following tutorial demonstrates how to select a power plan and check the advanced power plan settings for your computer when using a version of the Windows Vista operating system. Windows Vista allows for the setting of power plans. These power plans are most often utilized for choosing between getting the most performance out of the hardware or the most […]