The following tutorial demonstrates how to set/unset the Read-only file and folder attribute when using a version of the Windows Vista operating system. When a file is given the read-only attribute in Windows, it means it is a file that […]
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.
Enable/Disable Notification Area System Icons in Windows Vista
The following tutorial demonstrates how to enable and disable the Notification Area system icons when using a version of the Windows Vista operating system. The Notification Area in Windows Vista is the area that displays the time and date in […]
Enable/Disable Aero Glass Transparency in Windows Vista
The following tutorial demonstrates how to enable and disable the Windows Aero glass transparency when using a version of the Windows Vista operating system. One of the standout features of the entire Windows Vista operating system was the inclusion of […]
Use Disk Cleanup via CleanMGR in Windows Vista
Windows operating systems have a computer maintenance feature called Disk Clean-up (cleanmgr.exe) which is designed to help you clean up disk space by removing all unnecessary files. Disk Clean-up gives you the choice of removing some file locations while retaining […]
Stop XP Dual Boot Deleting System Restore Points
Multi-booting is when you install more than one operating system on a computer. The way in which you would do this is not via a virtual PC but rather by booting the operating system as soon as the PC loads […]
Perform System Restore in Windows Vista
Windows operating systems have a system restore feature that allows you to essentially turn back time and reload an older version of the operating system. When you perform this action it will mean that the current state of your operating […]
Check System Uptime in Windows Vista
In Windows, uptime is the known expression for the exact opposite of downtime. The Windows operating system allows you to view the system uptime, which shows you in days, hours, and minutes, how long the system has been “up” for. […]
Restore Default File Type Associations in Windows Vista
The following files are registry files, otherwise known as registration entries, are text-based files that can be used to add or change values in the Windows registry. You could always change these values in the registry manually if you wish, […]
Get Windows Vista Into Safe Mode
When learning to become a Microsoft Windows technician, one of the most valuable tricks you can learn is how to boot the computer into safe mode. In safe mode, you can run an antivirus scan to remove malware from your […]