1. 

   Speed Up Vista

   Optimisation tips that could help improve the performance of Windows Vista.

   
   Slow Shutdown Problems
   Speed Up Internet Explorer
   Increase Menu Speed
   Vista Slow Network
   Disk Defragmenter
   Can my system run Windows Vista
   Reliability and Performance Monitor
   What is ReadyBoost
   
2. 

   Vista Errors

   Problems, issues and error messages with Vista are covered in this section.

   
   System Health Report
   System Stability Index
   Repair Corrupt Vista Files
   Multimedia Audio Controller Driver
   There is no script engine for file extension vbs
   Free Windows Vista Support for SP1
   Windows host process Rundll32 has stopped working
   Vista Startup Problems
   Fix MBR
   Delete File In Use
   Disable Automatic Restart
   No Audio Output Device Installed
   Error Code 80073712
   
3. 

   System Security

   Information and guides on the security of Windows Vista.

   
   Automatic Windows Logon
   Password Protect Folder
   Lock Vista from Shortcut Icon
   Vista Password Expired
   Create a Strong Password
   Free Vista Firewall
   Disable User Access Control
   Change Vista Password
   Best Vista AntiVirus
   
4. 

   File Management

   Explanations and tweaks for managing Vista's file system.

   
   Windows Disk Manager
   Automatic Vista Backups
   Select Multiple Files with Checkboxes
   Delete Temporary Files
   Hide Hard Drive
   Vista CHKDSK
   Convert Docx to Doc File
   How to Rename File
   Recover Deleted Files
   Complete PC Backup
   Change Disk Letters
   Take Ownership of Files
   Show Hidden Files
   How to Resize a Partition
   
5. 

   Internet

   Articles and tips on accessing and using the Internet in Vista.

   
   Clear DNS Cache
   Download Internet Explorer 8 Beta
   What is my IP address
   How to use Remote Desktop
   Enable Remote Desktop
   Location of Temporary Internet Files
   Windows Firewall Exceptions
   Map FTP to a Drive
   Clear Search History
   Change IE7 Default Search
   
6. 

   Network

   Networking tips and information for Vista's new networking interface.

   
   Printer Sharing
   Change Workgroup
   Change Computer Name
   Unidentified Network
   
7. 

   System Administration

   General advice every Vista user should know to effectively use the operating system.

   
   Add Run Command to Start Menu
   Disable Data Execution Prevention
   Boot in Safe Mode
   Change Shutdown Button
   Shutdown Desktop Icon
   Increase Font Size
   Disable Autoplay
   Vista System Restore
   Disable Startup Programs
   Vista Task Manager
   
8. 

   Visual Appearance

   Tips on how to customize and tweak the appearance of Windows Vista.

   
   Change Background Image
   Make Vista Look Like XP
   Change Desktop Icon Size
   Change Icon
   Remove Shortcut Arrow
   What is Windows Dreamscene
   Secret Vista Boot Screen
   Vista Recycle Bin Missing
   Remove Icons from the System Tray
   
9. 

   Hardware Devices

   Guides and tips with getting hardware items to work with Vista.

   
   Acer Vista Drivers
   Remove Old Drivers
   Realtek Vista Drivers
   Memory Checker
   Audigy Vista Drivers
   ATI Vista Drivers
   
10. 

    General Vista Tips

    Other tips and tweaks for Windows Vista that may be useful.

    
    Reduce Your PC Running Costs
    How to tell if you can run Vista 64-bit
    Clear Thumbnail Cache
    Change Mouse Pointer Speed
    Single Click Instead of Double Click
    Launch Application Keyboard Shortcuts
    How to use an old 15 pin gamepad or joystick in Vista
    Free Anti-Spam Software
    Add Shortcut to the Send To Menu
    Free Microsoft Excel Viewer
    Free Microsoft Word Viewer
    Open ISO file
    Free Video Converter
    Print to PDF
    How to take a Screenshot
    DOS Games on Vista
    Compatibility Mode
    Free DVD Decoder
    Vista Shortcut Keys
    DOS in Vista
    Switch Between Windows
    

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