Vista Guides:

Stop Windows Vista from Restarting when A STOP Error Occurs

This guide shows you how to prevent Windows Vista from automatically restarting after a STOP error (blue screen of death) occurs and to perform a complete memory dump.

How Does Windows Product Activation Work

Learn how Microsoft’s Windows Product Activation (WPA) works.

How to Create a WebDAV Share in Windows Vista

Learn how to set up a WebDAV share in Windows Vista.

Quickly Open the Properties of a Network Connection in Windows Vista

How-to create a shortcut in Windows Vista that can quickly disable, enable, bridge, diagnose, or open a network connection’s properties.

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.

Remove Old System Restore Checkpoints and Complete PC Backup Images

Learn how to remove all but the most recent system restore checkpoints and complete PC backup images in Windows Vista.

Defragment the Boot and Application Files in Windows Vista

This guide explains how to defragment the boot and application files in Windows Vista.

Set Up Internet Connection Sharing In Windows Vista

Learn how to share a Windows Vista computer’s internet connection with other computer(s) on a network using ICS instead of a router.

Assign Two IP Addresses to One Network Connection

Learn how to assign two sets of IP settings to one network connection in Windows Vista.

Change My IP Address in Windows Vista

Learn how to change the IP Address of your Windows Vista computer.

Check the Activation Status of Windows Vista

Learn how to check the activation status of a Windows Vista computer.

Turn Off User Account Control

Learn how to turn off User Account Control (UAC) in Windows Vista.

Windows Vista SP1 Disk Clean-up Tool

Remove backed-up files that were updated or removed when you installed SP1 for Windows Vista.

Create and Burn a Slide Show to DVD Using Windows DVD Maker

Learn how to create a slide show, add music to it, transitions, pan-and-zoom affects, and burn it on a DVD that plays on most DVD players using Windows DVD Maker for Windows Vista.

Install SNMP in Windows Vista

How-to Enable Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support in Windows Vista.

How-to Set Up Parental Controls

Learn how to set up and use parental controls in Windows Vista to monitor your kid’s computer usage.

How-to Create a Home Video DVD

Learn how to export your home videos from your video camera, edit them, and burn them to a DVD that plays on most DVD players using Windows Vista.

Trim a Video in Windows Movie Maker

Learn how to split a video into multiple videos using Windows Movie Maker for Windows Vista.

Publish a Video in Windows Movie Maker

This guide shows you how to save an edited video in Windows Movie Maker for Windows Vista to your computer.

Customize a Menu in Windows DVD Maker

Learn how to customize a menu in Windows DVD Maker.

Windows DVD Maker Options

Learn how to adjust the options in Windows DVD Maker.

Import Video or Pictures into Windows DVD Maker

Learn how to import video or pictures into Windows DVD Maker.

Windows Experience Index Score Explained

This guide explains what the Experience Index Score is and how to use it when buying a new Windows Vista computer.

Create a Bullet Proof Backup Plan for Windows Vista

Don’t take a chance with your precious data. Protect your files with a solid backup strategy in Windows Vista.

How-to Use Windows Defender

Learn how to get the most out of Windows Defender.

Roll Back the Signature Definitions in Windows Defender

Learn how to roll back or uninstall the signature definitions and engine files for Windows Defender.

Windows Defender SpyNet Explained

Learn about Microsoft SpyNet and how to change SpyNet settings in Windows Defender.

Configuring Options in Windows Defender

Learn how to customize Windows Defender’s automatic scanning, default actions, real-time protection, advanced, and administrator options.

How-to Use Software Explorer in Windows Defender

This guide shows you how to use Software Explorer in Windows Defender to view detailed information about programs running on your computer and to stop programs from starting when Windows starts.

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