Moo0 RightClicker: Enhance Context Menu in Windows

"Moo0 RightClicker" is a freeware which can enhance the context menu (right click menu) in Windows. It adds lots of new options in the context menu like Duplicate Window, Open, Move To, Bookmark Here, etc. You can customize it as well. You can hide unwanted items or add new items which are disabled by default. Its an excellent enhancer for Windows...

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Norton Labs Announces New Vista User Account Control (UAC) Tool

User Account Control (UAC) is a new security feature in Microsoft Windows Vista that changes the architecture of the access token creation process and prevents users from logging on with full administrative rights. While the intent of this feature may have been enhanced security, all too often users need administrative rights for tasks like installing/updating programs, and many software applications need access to run properly. The User Account Control tool has been designed to replace the Vista UAC, to simultaneously make your system more...

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Show Your Desired Text on Desktop by Customizing Windows Vista & 7 Build Number Vista_Buil_Number_Change.png

Each Windows OS has its own build number which is shown in its Beta builds but not shown in RTM versions. Like Windows Vista SP1 has its build number as "Build 6001". In this tutorial, we'll change this build number to our custom string and will show that custom string on Desktop. You can put your name, your website URL or anything which you want...

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How to Prevent Users from Changing Desktop Wallpaper in Windows?

If you run a company, you might want to set your company logo or any particular wallpaper on all of your users' desktops. On the other hand, if you use a single system you might still want to have your desired wallpaper on Desktop and it really annoys when someone changes the wallpaper. So if you are tired from people changing the wallpaper and...

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How to Fix “Task Manager has been Disabled by Your Administrator”?

That's a very common problem for Windows users. Many times when you try to open Task Manager, you find that "Task Manager" option has been grayed out: Also when you try to run it by typing "taskmgr" in RUN dialog box, Windows shows following error message: Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator. There might be 2 possible reasons...

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[Fix] Links from Yahoo! Messenger, FDM and avast! Open in IE Even When Firefox is Default Browser

If you use Yahoo! Messenger or avast! or Free Download Manager (FDM), you might have noticed that whenever you click on any link in these software, it opens in Internet Explorer even when Mozilla Firefox is set as Default browser in your system. Most of the times this problem occurs in Windows Vista. If you are facing this problem, then...

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How to Remove An Item from RUN Dialog Box History / MRU List?

All of us use Start menu RUN dialog box to enter frequent commands in Windows. It stores the entered commands in its history and suggests them whenever we enter them next time. Although its a good feature but sometimes we might want to remove a particular item from the history list because of some obvious reasons. Here is a simple and safe method...

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Add AskVG.com Link in Desktop Context Menu in Windows Vista, Server 2008 and 7

Do you visit AskVG.com frequently and tired of opening the browser and typing the URL each time? Then here is a special trick for you. You can add AskVG.com in your Desktop context menu and whenever you want to open the site, just right-click on Desktop and select the option to open AskVG: Interesting, huh? You just need to follow very simple...

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Download Emergency Security Patch for Windows NOW

Microsoft has released an emergency security patch for almost all Windows versions from Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2008. This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in the Server service. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an affected system received a specially crafted RPC request. On Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 systems, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability without authentication to run arbitrary code. It is possible that this vulnerability could be used...

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Add “Open in New Window” Option in Folders and Drives Context Menu in Windows

Recently one of our readers "CytoxX" asked us how can he add an option "Open in New Window" in folders context menu, so that whenever he right-clicks on a folder, he can get the option in the list. In this tutorial, I'll tell you how to add "Open in New Window" option in folders as well as Drives context menu. Although you can open a folder or...

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Get Windows 7 Iconized (Icon Only) Taskbar Feature in Windows XP and Vista

Windows 7 taskbar doesn't show text in application buttons, it only show their icons. On the other hand previous Windows versions used to show icon as well as text in all application's taskbar buttons. Actually Windows 7 new iconized taskbar feature looks good and it also saves space in taskbar area. If you want to have the same feature in Windows...

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Download “Broken Vista” Wallpapers, Who Broke My Vista?

So you like Windows Vista default "Aurora" wallpaper, then what will you do if someone break your Vista? Didn't get my point? OK, then take a look at following wallpapers: Got it? Above are 3 wallpapers created by "somrat". He has tried to make the wallpapers using default Aurora wallpaper and now they look like someone broke the screen. Definitely...

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“Broken Vista” Wallpaper Available in All Possible Resolutions

Recently we blogged about "Broken Vista" wallpaper which is an excellent art work: “Broken Vista” Wallpapers, Who Broke My Vista? It was available only in "1440x900" resolution. So you had to resize/crop it for other screen resolutions. But now the wallpaper is available in almost all possible screen resolutions: 1024x768 1280x960 1600x1200 1440x900 1680x1050 1920x1200 So...

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Get Windows 7 “Aero Snap” Feature in Windows XP and Vista

Windows 7 provides a new feature which is called "Aero Snap". You can minimize, maximize, resize window by just dragging-dropping it to the screen corners. Its a very useful and interesting feature in Windows 7. Now you can enjoy this feature in Windows XP and Vista as well. "AeroSnap" is a simple but powerful tool that provides the same functionality in XP and Vista. Simple drag a window to a side of your desktop to snap it or drag it to the top to maximize. When you drag it back to the last position, the last window size will be restored. It...

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Taskbar Iconizer: Get Windows 7 Look-like Iconized Taskbar Buttons in Windows XP and Vista

Recently we posted a small tutorial on how to get Windows 7 Iconized Taskbar feature in Windows XP and Vista: Get Windows 7 Iconized (Icon Only) Taskbar Feature in Windows XP and Vista The above tutorial shows how you can get the iconized taskbar easily by modifying Windows registry. And now we are very pleased to announce that our very close friend...

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Get Windows 7 Calculator Working in Windows Vista

As you know Windows 7 contains a new redesigned Calculator which has new GUI and new options. You can get more information about it in following topic: What’s New in Windows 7: A Small Review with Screenshots If you can't use Windows 7 but like the new Calculator, then you can get the same calculator working in Windows Vista. "Anoop" @ Daily Gyan has posted about a ported version of Windows 7 calculator which works in Windows Vista without any problem, so you can enjoy the fully functional Windows 7 calculator in your Vista. Download the...

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Get Windows 7 “Aero Shake” Feature in Windows XP and Vista

To continue our Windows 7 features coming to pre-7 computers tour, here we are sharing a very small and great utility which provides the "Aero Shake" feature of Windows 7 in Windows XP, Vista and other pre-7 versions. "Aero Shake" is a new feature in Windows 7 which is quite useful. Suppose you have more than one windows opened and you want to minimize all other windows except the window which you are working on, then you have to simply shake the current window with your mouse and all other windows will be minimized automatically. Shake...

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Windows Sysinternals Updated with ZoomIt v2.2 and AccessChk v4.22

Windows Sysinternals team has updated 2 of its components: ZoomIt v2.2: This ZoomIt update makes it easier to see the drawing cursor when it's small relative to the zoomed region by representing it as a cross hair, allows you to position the text cursor when you enter text mode, supports changing the text color for the break timer and while you're placing the text cursor, and includes a number of other minor improvements. Download ZoomIt v2.2 AccessChk v4.22: This update fixes a bug that sometimes caused AccessChk to not show the full list...

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Add “Change Sound”, “Change Cursor”, “System Properties”, “Task Manager” and Many Other Useful Shortcuts in Windows Vista and 7 Desktop Context Menu

Yesterday we posted a tutorial which helps you in adding many useful shortcuts like "Change Wallpaper", "Change Theme", "Change Screen Saver", etc in Windows Vista, Server 2008 and Windows 7 Desktop context menu: Add “Change Wallpaper”, “Change Theme”, “Change Screen Saver” and Many Other Useful Shortcuts in Windows Vista and 7 Desktop Context...

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The Best WindowBlinds Skin for Windows Vista Ever!!!

So here is the best WindowBlinds skin for Vista we have ever seen and we bet you'll also agree with us. This WB skin "Glass for Vista" has been created by "fediaFedia" which can provide the maximum transparency and glass effect which you can't even imagine. Following is a preview of this skin: As you can see the Windows Explorer has glass everywhere...

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The Best WindowBlinds Skin for Windows Vista Ever!!!

So here is the best WindowBlinds skin for Vista we have ever seen and we bet you'll also agree with us. This WB skin "Glass for Vista" has been created by "fediaFedia" which can provide the maximum transparency and glass effect which you can't even imagine. Following is a preview of this skin: As you can see the Windows Explorer has glass everywhere...

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Ultimate Windows Tweaker

Our friend WinVistaClub has released a Windows Vista tweaking utility "Ultimate Windows Tweaker". This utility contains 130+ registry tweaks which can enhance the performance and functionality of Windows Vista. It has been developed by our fellow MVP Ramesh Kumar. Its only 368 KB EXE file which even doesn't need any installation. You can directly run it after downloading so you can also carry it on your USB drive. It contains 7 sections which helps in identifying which tweaks you want to apply: Personalization User Accounts and UAC System...

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Get Windows 7 Like Large Taskbar Buttons in Windows Vista

As you all know, Windows 7 taskbar doesn't show the program name in their buttons instead it only shows their icons. Also the taskbar buttons are a bit large in height compared to previous Windows versions. If you want to have the same thing in Windows Vista, then there is a good news for you. Our friend "flarejune" has created a very small standalone...

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Download Windows 7 Theme for Windows Vista

As you all know Windows 7 looks quite different from Vista. It contains an improved start menu, taskbar and also totally revamped Shellstyle in Windows Explorer. The most impressive thing in Windows 7 is the redesigned taskbar. It shows a bit large program buttons which shows only program icons and not their names. If you are impressed with Windows...

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Transform Windows Vista into Windows 7 without using Customization Pack

Windows 7 provides lots of new features along with a newly designed interface. It looks very similar to Windows Vista but there are many GUI changes like redesigned taskbar, Explorer, new boot screen and login screen, etc. If you are still using Windows Vista but want to enjoy the new Windows 7 look, then this tutorial will definitely help you. After...

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Update Your Windows Using Mozilla Firefox, Opera or Any Other Web Browser

If you use Microsoft Windows, you might know about its "Automatic Updates" feature. It automatically downloads and installs (based upon its settings) Microsoft updates which fix many security and compatibility issues and sometimes add new functionality. You can also manually update Windows using Microsoft Updates website. But the website only works in Internet Explorer. If you try to open the website in any other web browser like Firefox, Opera, you get following message: Thank you for your interest in obtaining updates from our site. To...

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Get Windows XP Styled Classic All Programs List in Windows Vista and 7

Many people complain about Windows Vista and 7 start menu. They want Windows XP styled "All Programs" list. Windows Vista and 7 show the All Programs list within startmenu on the other hand XP shows it in a new expanded column outside the startmenu. Recently we received an email from "James Phillips": Dear Vishal, I am contacting you as a last...

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Download Official Microsoft Brilliant Black Skin for Windows Media Player

Here is an official Microsoft skin for Windows Media Player. Its called "Brilliant Black". Actually this skin is a part of Microsoft Touch Pack for UMPC OEM (Ultra Mobile Personal Computer, Codenamed Origami). Our friend, a regular AskVG reader and porting expert "Amirz" got a chance to extract this skin and now you can use it in almost all Windows...

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Download “Broken Vista Black” Wallpapers, Who Broke My Vista Again???

Here are 2 new additions to "Broken Vista" wallpaper series. Broken Vista wallpapers have been created by "somrat". These wallpapers look like someone broke your computer screen: Download Broken Vista Black Wallpaper (without warning message) Download Broken Vista Black Wallpaper (with warning message) Other Broken Vista Wallpap...

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Get Windows 7 Desktop Context Menu in Vista, Add “Screen Resolution” and “Gadgets” Options

Windows 7 shows 2 extra options in Desktop context menu ( i.e. when you right-click on Desktop). The 2 extra options are: Screen resolution Gadgets "Screen resolution" shows the graphics card settings page where you can change the monitor and resolution settings. "Gadgets" opens the Add gadgets window so that you can add new gadgets to your sidebar. Both...

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List of Windows Vista BUGs Which Have Been Fixed in Windows 7

Here is another interesting reason why Windows 7 is better than Vista. Do you remember we found lots of bugs in Windows Vista and also reported them to Microsoft? We also asked Microsoft to release SP2 to fix all those bugs: SP1 Failed to Fix Several Windows Vista Bugs, Do We Need SP2? And today we are very pleased to say that Microsoft listened to us and fixed almost all the reported bugs in Windows 7. Following are the bugs which have been fixed in Windows 7 but are still there in Windows Vista SP2: [BUG] New Windows Vista Bug Found in...

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Get Windows 7 Like “Color and Appearance” Tab in Windows Vista

As you know Windows 7 contains lots of new features along with redesigned existing Vista features. You can get more information about all Windows 7 features in following topic: What’s New in Windows 7: A Small Review with Screenshots One of such redesigned features in Windows 7 is new "Window Color and Appearance" tab in Desktop Properties. When...

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[FIX] WinRAR Causes Wide Context Menu Bug in Windows Vista, Server 2008 and 7

Its a known issue in Windows Vista, Server 2008 and Seven. I received lots of mails about this problem. Sometimes people called it a bug in Windows and sometimes a virus problem. But the truth is, its a compatibility issue between WinRAR and Windows. Recently a visitor "Blu" contacted me about the same issue. He is using Windows 7. Whenever he...

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