Customization Guides:

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 affects 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.

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