Run a Program with Administrative Privileges without UAC Prompts
Learn how to create a shortcut that starts a software package with elevated rights without the user account control (UAC) boxes that normally appear.
Apply a Folder View to All Folders of the Same Type
Learn how to set a folder view of all folders of a certain file type in Windows Vista.
Set Your Computer to Shutdown at a Specified Time
Learn how to make Windows Vista automatically shutdown at a certain time.
How-to Disable a Service in Windows Vista
This guide shows you how to disable a service in Windows Vista.
Hide the Clock in Vista’s Taskbar
How-to hide the clock in Windows Vista’s taskbar.
Create a Shortcut That Quickly Opens the Network Connections Folder in Vista
Learn how to create a shortcut that opens the Network Connections folder.
How to Create Symbolic Links
Learn how to create relative and absolute symbolic links in Windows Vista.
Configure Windows Driver Update Settings
Set up how you want Windows Vista to install drivers when a new device is connected to your computer.
Set the Thickness of the Blinking Cursor
Learn how to set the thickness of the blinking cursor in Windows Vista.
Change the Command Prompt Font
Learn how to change the default font of the command prompt.
Stop Windows Vista from Asking For a Password When Resuming From Hibernation or Sleep
Learn how to set Windows Vista to go directly to your desktop when it resumes from hibernation or sleep instead of asking you for a password or having you click on your user account to get to your desktop.
How-to Adjust Microphone Levels
Learn how to amplify the sound captured by your microphone in Windows Vista.
Add or Remove Administrative Rights
This guide shows you how to add or remove administrative rights from a user account in Windows Vista.
Create a Custom Power Scheme
Learn how to create a custom power scheme in Windows Vista.
Configuring Windows Vista’s Advanced Power Settings
Learn how to configure Windows Vista’s advanced power settings from when to turn off the display to controlling the processors speed and everything in between.
Quickly Turn the Aero Glass Affect On or Off
This guide shows you how to create shortcuts that turn the Aero glass affect on or off when clicked in Windows Vista.
How-to Show Hidden or System Files
Learn how to make hidden and system files visible in Windows Vista.
Adjust the Window Border Size in Windows Vista
Learn how to adjust the size of a window’s border in Windows Vista.
Turn Aero On or Off
Learn how to turn Aero effects on or off in Windows Vista.
Create Shortcuts That Lock, Restart, and Shutdown Windows Vista
How-to create a shortcut that locks, restarts, or shutdowns Windows Vista.
Give Windows Vista that Classic Look
Make Windows Vista look more like Windows 95, 98, ME, or 2000 Pro.
Show or Hide Windows Vista Desktop Icons
Learn how to show or hide the Computer (same as My Computer), Recycle Bin, User’s Files (same as My Documents), Control Panel, and Network icons on Windows Vista’s desktop.
Show the Internet Explorer Icon on Windows Vista’s Desktop
This guide shows you how to add the Internet Explorer icon to your desktop.
Bring Back the Recycle Bin
This guide shows you how to make the recycle bin appear on your desktop in Windows Vista.
Set the Default Operating System in Windows Vista’s Boot Manager
Set the default version of Windows to boot up in Windows Vista’s boot manager in a dual boot environment.
Associate a File Type or Protocol with a Specific Program
Learn how to set a certain program to open a certain type of file or protocol.
Show File Extensions
How to set Windows Vista to show file extensions.
Customize the Recent Programs Section of Windows Vista’s Start Menu
This guide shows you how to customize the recent programs list in Windows Vista’s Start Menu.
Add the Run Command to Windows Vista’s Start Menu
Learn how to enable the Run Command on Windows Vista’s Start Menu.
Stop Newly Installed Programs from Being Highlighted in Windows Vista’s Start Menu
Stop software from being highlighted in Windows Vista’s start menu when first installed.
