Tutorials

How to Create a "Restart Computer" Shortcut in Vista This will show you how to create a shortcut to Restart the computer with an optional time delay and notice before it restarts. The delay can be useful if you need to abort the restart.If you would like to create a keyboard shortcut key for this shortcut also, then see: How to Create a Keyboard Shortcut for a Program in Vista To Download the Shortcut NOTE: The downloaded shortcut does not have the time delay with it. See the last section below in the tip box for how to add the time delay to it. 1. Click on the download button below to download the Restart.zip file. https://www.vistax64.com/attachments/restart-zip.792/ 2. Click on Save and save it to the Desktop. 3. Right click...

How to Create a Shutdown Computer Shortcut in Vista This will show you how to create a shortcut to Shutdown the computer with an optional time delay and notice before it shutdowns. This can be useful if you need to abort the shutdown.When you shut down the operating system, the OnShutdown method is called. However, the OnShutdown method does not change the system state to the Stop state. This behavior causes the service to appear unresponsive. Therefore, the shutdown process is delayed. If you have this problem, see: Microsoft Help and Support: KB943412 Hotfix Be sure to download the correct 32 or 64 bit version.If you would like to create a keyboard shortcut key for this shortcut, then see: How to Create a Keyboard Shortcut for a...

How to Change Recycle Bin Maximum Storage Size in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 The Recycle Bin provides a safety net when deleting files or folders. When you delete any of these items from your hard disk, Windows places it in the Recycle Bin and the Recycle Bin icon changes from empty to full. This will show you how to change the maximum storage size for the Recycle Bin of a drive to store deleted items to what you want it to be before it starts automatically deleting them permanently.If you set the available storage size to use for the Recycle Bin to low, then the Recycle Bin will start permanently deleting files when new ones are added to it when it runs out of the set storage space. This can cause you to lose files that you may...

How to Fix a Program Installation Error in Vista If you are having trouble installing a program in Vista, then this will show you two common methods to possibly resolve the problem when you get the error message below. The Temp folder is on a drive that is full or is inaccessible. Free up space on the drive or verify that you have write permission on the Temp folder. If UAC is disabled, then this essentially causes Vista to behave like the Windows XP user model. This will cause a incompatibility issue with the program for Vista causing the program's installation parameters to fail. Use Account Control - UAC 1. Turn UAC back on. (Temporarily) 2. Restart the computer to apply. 3. Install the program. You should succeed this time...

How to See Vista or Windows 7 Boot Information at Startup This will show you how to see the boot information to see what Vista is loading during the boot process. This can be handy if you are having boot up problems.This will replace the green bar in the default Vista boot screen with the boot information instead. Here's How: 1. Open the Start Menu, then type msconfig in the search box and press Enter. 2. If prompted by UAC, then click on Continue (Vista) or Yes (Windows 7). 3. Click on the Boot tab. (See screenshot below) 4. To See OS Boot Information A) Check OS boot information. (See screenshot below step 7) B) Go to step 6. 5. To Restore Normal OS Boot A) Uncheck OS boot information. (See screenshot below step 6) 6...

How to Troubleshoot the Computer with Reliability Monitor in Vista Reliability Monitor shows you your system stability history at a glance and lets you see details on a day-by-day basis about events that impact reliability. This will show you how to open and use Reliability Monitor. For more detailed information about Reliability Monitor, see also: Microsoft Technet: Use Reliability Monitor Reliability Monitor reports on system stability. Reliability Monitor displays detailed information about application installations, application removals, operating system and application failures, hardware errors, and system clock changes. Reliability Monitor collects 24 hours of data before it calculates the System Stability Index...

How to Setup Event Viewer in Vista and Windows 7 to Send a Email Notification This will show you how to setup Event Viewer in Vista and Windows 7 to send an email notification whenever a specific log event occurs. This can save you a lot of time and keep you informed of the specific log events you choose instead of manually checking them. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do this. Here's How: 1. Open the Start Menu, then type eventvwr in the search box and press Enter. 2. If prompted by UAC, then click on Continue (Vista) or Yes (Windows 7). 3. In the left pane of Event Viewer, select and click on the log name (ex: Administrative Events) that you want Event Viewer to send an e-mail notification for...

How to Speed up the Menu Show Delay Time in Vista This will show you how to change the amount of time it takes for a menu to pop, fade, or slide open when you run the pointer over it and hover. You can speed it up or slow it down to what you want it to do.This will only apply these changes to the user account that is currently logged on, not all user accounts.The Visual Effects options Fade or slide menus into view, Fade out menu items after clicking, Slide out combo boxes, and Slide taskbar buttons will also have an effect on the speed of menus opening. Using a REG File Download 1. To Have a Fast Menu Show Time NOTE: This changes the menu show delay time to 1 millisecond. A) Click on the Download button below to download the file...

How to Allow or Block Cookies in Internet Explorer in Vista and Windows 7 A cookie is a small text file that websites put on your computer to store information about you and your preferences. For more information, see: Microsoft Help and Support: Description of Cookies Type of Cookie Description Session cookies The time you log in until the time you log out of a website is called a session. Temporary, or per session, cookies are files that allow a site to link the actions of a visitor during a single browser session. They are not stored long term and are often removed from your computer after you leave the website or close Internet Explorer. Websites use them to store temporary information, such as items in your shopping cart...

How to Set 64 bit or 32 bit WMP in 64 bit Vista as Default In Windows Vista x64, the 32-bit edition of Windows Media Player 11 (WMP 11) is set as the default Windows Media Player. This is done to avoid and reduce any compatibility issues or problems that may arise with codecs or other DirectShow related plug-ins or add-ons that a majority of are still built for 32-bit operating system. However, if you decide to use the 64-bit version of WMP11 with your 64bit Vista, you can use a few easy methods to launch 64 bit WMP11 or simply switch, change or swap the system default media player to x64 Windows Media Player, and revert back to x86 version when you need to.If you would like to make Windows Media Player (WMP) shortcuts, then this is...