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Keithuk

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Hi guys/gals.

I've been using computers since 1982 mainly for programming. I've used all versions of Windows from 3.11, Win95 B and C, Win98SE, WinME, Win2k, WinXP 2002 Pro, Vista Home Premium 32bit and Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit.

1) Now all Windows before Vista (and Win7) had an option in Windows Explorer (which I use a lot) to have the function/icons available on the menubar, Del, Cut, Copy, Paste, Properties etc. I know you can use the universal short-cuts for these options which I'm using.
Is there any way I can add these icons to the menubar?

2) With all previous Windows versions if you use the Run: option it remembers the last run or all previous run files. With Vista nothing is remembered. I use CCleaner to clean the run options but if I don't do a clean the options aren't remembered.
Is there anyway to have these files remembered?

3) Windows updates - On Win7 there is an option on the Windows updates not to display them again. I have 2 options always displayed that I don't want to use. Is there a way on Vista to disable them?

Cheers. ;)
 

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Start menu icons a bit wrong.?? .. remove them and go into Safe Mode .. then reinstall the shortcut .... sorted innit.

Save the shortcut in a spare folder first because you cannot get online in safe mode, then all you have to do is drag and drop into the start menu, works for me every time .. good luck ... god bless ... see you in internet hell.
 

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Keithuk said:
3) Windows updates - On Win7 there is an option on the Windows updates not to display them again. I have 2 options always displayed that I don't want to use. Is there a way on Vista to disable them?

Cheers. ;)
Click to expand...
Click on the blue writing and look at the details of the update in list form.
Update woes.jpg
Right click the update that you dont want to install and hide update.
update hide.jpg
Continue the prompt and it will de-select it, repeat for each update you don't want and it won't show them until you click restore hidden updates.

Dave
 

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MrNeeds said:
Right click the update that you dont want to install and hide update.

Continue the prompt and it will de-select it, repeat for each update you don't want and it won't show them until you click restore hidden updates.
Click to expand...
Yes I know you can do this on Win7 but can it be done on Vista Dave?
 

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Yes it can be Done on Vista
 

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the updates are for vista, look at the pictures lol :)

Dave
 

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    8Gb DDR2 Corsair Dominator @ 1066Mhz 5-5-5-15
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    EVGA 560 GTX SC FTW 1GB
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    Realtek ALC888 7.1 Audio, Logitech G35 7.1 Surround Headset
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    Dell S2409W 16:9, HDMi, DVI & VGA
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    1920 x 1080
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    Samsung 7200rpm 250Gb SATA,
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MrNeeds said:
the updates are for vista, look at the pictures lol :)

Dave
Click to expand...
Sorry Dave, I don't know where I got Win7 from. Yes it does work they aren't showing now.

Cheers. ;)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Home 64-bit
    Manufacturer/Model
    DELL Inspiron 3793 17"
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 1035G7
    Motherboard
    Dell Inc. 0C9WH2
    Memory
    8.00GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel UHD Graphics (Dell) 2047MB NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (Dell)
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080 (Highest 32bit Colour)
    Hard Drives
    119GB NVMe SSSTC 128GB (RAID (SSD)) rubbish
    931GB Seagate SATA
    PSU
    DELL rubbish INBUILD BATTERY
    Mouse
    Touchpad, USB remote Mouse
    Other Info
    DVD: HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GU90N
Keithuk said:
MrNeeds said:
the updates are for vista, look at the pictures lol :)

Dave
Click to expand...
Sorry Dave, I don't know where I got Win7 from. Yes it does work they aren't showing now.

Cheers. ;)
Click to expand...
the 2nd niggle you have, press windows key and R, That is the original run command, ive tested the run commands and it does remember the last few commands i run, heres a picture on my version of it remembering the last 2 commands i ran!
run command.jpg

Dave
 

My Computer

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Q6600 @ 2.8GHz
    Motherboard
    Evga NF78-CK-132-A 3-Way SLI
    Memory
    8Gb DDR2 Corsair Dominator @ 1066Mhz 5-5-5-15
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 560 GTX SC FTW 1GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC888 7.1 Audio, Logitech G35 7.1 Surround Headset
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S2409W 16:9, HDMi, DVI & VGA
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 7200rpm 250Gb SATA,
    Samsung 7200rpm 750Gb SATA,
    WD 7200rpm 1TB SCSI SATA.
    PSU
    Xigmatek 750W Quad sli quad core 80% eff
    Case
    Antec 900 Gaming Case
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9700-NT NVIDIA Tritium, Dominator RAM cooler
    Keyboard
    Logitech generic keyboard
    Mouse
    Razor Lachesis Banshee V2 Blue, 4000DPI
    Internet Speed
    16Mb Sky bb
    Other Info
    Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows, Wireless Xbox 360 Pad, Wireless Xbox 360 Les Paul Guitar
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