Windows Vista no longer starts after you install an earlier version of the Windows operating system in a dual-boot configuration.“If you install an earlier version of the Windows operating system on a Windows Vista-based computer, Windows Vista no longer starts. In this case, only the earlier version of the Windows operating system starts.“
Category: vista hacks
There are 2 ways to stop applications that auto-start when you login to Windows Vista. You can either use the System Configuration Utility or the new Software Explorer in Windows Defender:
To get back administrator rights on windows vista turn off UAC and do the following.
Here’s the simple solution:
Do you know that “Administrator†account you see when you login to safe mode?
These are some very usefull and mostly used rundll32 commands which can be used to form shortcuts for control panel, folder options ,hibernate ,shutdown in windows vista.
Some Usefull commands are as follows…(type all these commands in run or set them in the target path of the shortcut).
Some of the cool Windows vista (media center entertainment) mce tips and tricks are listed below…
For 32bit Vista Edition
Have 2 users and get 1 to login automatically:
Keep your two users and do the following:
- Windows+R (or start->run)
- enter “control userpasswords2″
- uncheck “USERS MUST ENTER A USERNAME AND PASSWORD†and click ok
- You are then prompted for the username and password you want it to logon with at boot up.
What is Start++?
Start++ is an enhancement for the Start Menu in Windows Vista. It also extends the Run box and the command-line with customizable commands. For example, typing “w Windows Vista†will take you to the Windows Vista page on Wikipedia!
These are some uncommon but very useful tips tricks & hacks for windows vista to enhance the user experience in windows vista.
Enable Auto-Logon in Windows Vista (Warning: Security Risk)
a) click Start and type ‘netplwiz’ or click that name on the Start menu
b) in the GUI window that comes up, uncheck the “Users must enter a username and password to use this computer†box
c) click ‘Apply’
d) in the new dialog box that opens type the name of the account you want to auto-logon by default (if the account is not normally passworded then it blank)
e) click OK and exit.
Microsoft has made available the windows Vista Tips & tricks Website. Through it, the Company enables Vista users to access downloadable guides containing helpful tips&tricks on Microsoft’s upcoming operating system.