How to Change Internet Explorer Title Bar Caption?

Have you ever wondered how people change their Internet Explorer window titlebar text? Many times you must have noticed some special titlebar captions in Internet Explorer. Most of the times you see them in customized Internet Explorer setups like Yahoo! version, etc. Here is a small tutorial which will help you in change the Internet Explorer...

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Cannot Install New Fonts in Windows, Install New Fonts Command is Missing in File Menu

If you have downloaded some fonts from Internet or anywhere else, you can install them in your Windows by using following method: 1. Type fonts in RUN dialog box and press Enter. 2. It'll open Fonts folder. Click on "File -> Install New Font..." option, browse to the folder containing font files and click on Install button. It'll install new fonts. But sometimes people face strange problem. They cannot find the "Install New Font..." option in "File" Menu. If you are also facing this problem, then use following method to fix the problem: 1....

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Favorite Links is Empty in Windows Vista Explorer Navigation Pane

Sometimes Windows Vista users face a problem when the "Favorite Links" section in Windows Explorer Navigation Pane doesnt show any item: If you are facing this problem, then use following methods: Method A: 1. Right-click in Favorite Links section and select "Restore Default Favorite Links" option. 2. It'll restore all the shortcuts immediately and...

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Sidebar Video Player: A New Gadget for Windows Vista Sidebar

This is a basic media player intended for streaming video or audio, but it will play local files as well. You can enter a URL, browse for a file, or choose a video preset. It does not allow for the creation of playlists, but you can load existing ones. Download L...

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Get Approx. 1 GB Free Space by Removing Unnecessary Files After Installing SP1 in Windows Vista

When you install SP1 in Windows Vista, it creates a backup of system files in case you want to uninstall the SP1 in future. It takes approx. 1 GB space, so if you are running out of space and want to free up some space on your hard disk, then you can follow this tutorial to get the free space. 1. Click on “Start button -> All Programs -> Accessories“. Right-click on “Command Prompt” and select “Run As Administrator“. If you are prompted to enter password, enter the password and continue. You can also open Command Prompt in Administrator...

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Download Windows Vista PRODUCT (RED) Suite: Theme, Sidebar Gadgets, Wallpapers, Screen Saver, Dreamscene Video

Recently Microsoft and Dell joined to manufacture PRODUCT (RED) PC containing Windows Vista Ultimate. It was done to help eliminate AIDS in Africa. When you buy a Dell (PRODUCT) RED PC with Windows Vista Ultimate (PRODUCT) RED, Windows and Dell will jointly contribute $50 to $80, depending on the product, to The Global Fund. The special thing in this PC is the new customization stuffs. It contains: 6 New Wallpapers 1 New Dreamscene Video 1 New Screensaver 2 New Sidebar gadgets 1 New Red Theme If you want to have those new extras, then download...

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“This File Does Not Have a Program Associated with it” Error Message While Running a Game from Game Explorer in Windows Vista and 7

Sometimes Windows Vista and 7 users face a problem while running games. Whenever they try to run a game from Game Explorer, they get following error message: This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the set associations Control Panel.It happens when you delete the "IsShortcut" String value in Registry Editor or you use a tweaking software to remove the shortcut arrow from icons. If you are also facing this problem, then follow these simple steps and your problem will be fixed: 1....

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Download Windows XP “Royal Blue” Theme “Vista Blue Refresh” for Windows Vista

After getting a lot of demand for a Basic version of my theme "AeroVG for Vista", I'm pleased to announce my new theme "Vista Blue Refresh". It'll give you same Royal Blue experience in Windows Vista. So now Windows Vista Basic users can also enjoy this theme. I have created this theme for "Windows Vista Basic" users who can't use "Aero" in their...

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How to Create a Fully Automatic Internet Connection?

Recently a visitor asked me how can he make his Internet connection automatic so that he doesn't need to double-click on the connection, enter credentials, click on Connect button, etc? All of us use Internet and most of us want the same thing as the above mentioned guy asked. So here I'll tell you a detailed step-by-step method to make your existing or new Internet connection fully automatic. You'll not need to enter your user name and password again and again, you'll not need to click on "Connect" button each time. 1. When you double-click...

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Troubleshooting Windows Vista Activation Error Codes and Error Messages

When you try to activate Windows Vista by using the Windows Vista activation process, you may receive an error code or an error message. This article contains a list of Microsoft Knowledge Base articles that can help you troubleshoot these error codes and error messages. Just locate that error code or error message in the following list, and then follow the instructions. Error code 0xC004C003The activation server determined that the specific product key is in use.This error code indicates that the product key that you entered has already...

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New Free Windows Vista How-to Guide in PDF Format Released by Microsoft

Microsoft has released an 8.98 MB Pdf file which might become useful to new Windows Vista users. You can learn how to get the most out of Windows Vista Ultimate with this how-to booklet, available as a free PDF download. Download L...

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How to Get Drive Capacity Bar aka HDD Meter Back in Windows Vista and 7 Explorer?

If you are using Windows Vista or 7, then you must be well aware of the small horizontal capacity meter showing under HDD icons in My Computer. Sometimes a few Vista or 7 users face a problem. These HDD meters don't show under drive icons. It happens when you change the "Views" settings of My Computer window. The "Views" settings in your Windows...

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How to Restore Missing Send To Menuitem in File and Folder Context Menus?

If you can’t find “Send To” menu item in file/folder context menu, just download following Zip file, extract it and then run the extracted .REG file: Download Registry Script It’ll restore the missing “Send To” menu item and it’ll be bac...

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How to Restore Missing Send To Menuitem in File and Folder Context Menus?

If you can’t find “Send To” menu item in file/folder context menu, just download following Zip file, extract it and then run the extracted .REG file: Download Registry Script It’ll restore the missing “Send To” menu item and it’ll be bac...

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Glasser: An Extension to Add Windows Vista and 7′s Aero Glass to Mozilla Firefox

Vista Glass for Firefox: For all you people who have been looking for a way to get Vista's glass effect in Firefox, look no further. Here is an extension for Firefox that will do it. Please read this entire article before install this extension. Known Issues: It will work on the Vista Basic theme, but will not produce the blue toolbars as Windows...

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RSS Email Twitter FB In Google New Windows Vista Ultimate Extras Released

If you're running Windows Vista Ultimate and noticed two new Ultimate Extras have shown up on Windows Update - don't worry, your eyes do not deceive! Today Microsoft has released two new Ultimate Extras: Windows Sound Schemes and Windows DreamScene Content Pack #3. Windows Sound Schemes is a pack of 2 new sound schemes for Windows Vista: Glass...

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MyColors: Change Look and Feel of Your Windows Desktop

MyColors is a safe way to change the look and feel of your Windows desktop. These MyColors themes let you show your personal style with a theme that can transform your entire desktop into your favorite sports club, activity, ride, and more! The MyColors theme manager can help you organize all your favorite themes in to one easy application. System...

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How to Open Help Files (.hlp) in Windows Vista and Server 2008 that Require Windows Help Program (WinHlp32.exe)?

Since Windows 3.1, Microsoft included Windows Help Program (Winhlp32.exe) in new Windows versions. It is used to view 32-bit help files having .hlp file extension. But Microsoft decided to no longer include this program in Windows Vista and Server 2008. But there are many software that provide .hlp files as help and support. So if you also have such files and can't view them in Windows Vista or Server 2008, then download following update and install it in your Windows. It'll install the Windows Help program and you'll be able to view the .hlp...

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How to Back up and Restore Registry in Windows XP, Vista, Server 2008 and 7

Since most of the tutorials on this website deal with Windows registry, today I decided to post a tutorial for creating backup of registry and restoring the backup using Windows built-in tool "System Restore". Backup Registry in Windows XP, Vista, Server 2008 and 7:Steps for Windows Vista, Server 2008 and 7:1. Type systempropertiesprotection in Startmenu Search box or RUN dialog box and press enter. It'll open "System Protection" tab of "System properties". You can also open System properties by giving sysdm.cpl command or by right-click on...

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How to Back up and Restore Registry in Windows XP, Vista, Server 2008 and 7

Since most of the tutorials on this website deal with Windows registry, today I decided to post a tutorial for creating backup of registry and restoring the backup using Windows built-in tool "System Restore". Backup Registry in Windows XP, Vista, Server 2008 and 7:Steps for Windows Vista, Server 2008 and 7:1. Type systempropertiesprotection in Startmenu Search box or RUN dialog box and press enter. It'll open "System Protection" tab of "System properties". You can also open System properties by giving sysdm.cpl command or by right-click on...

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BitLocker Repair Tool: Access Encrypted Data from Physically Damaged Hard Disk

The BitLocker Repair Tool can assist administrators in recovering data from a corrupted or damaged disk volume that was encrypted with BitLocker. This tool helps access data encrypted with BitLocker if the hard disk has been physically damaged. This tool attempts to reconstruct critical data from the drive and salvage any recoverable data. To decrypt the data, a recovery password or recovery key is required. In some cases, a backup of the key package is also required. Use this command-line tool if the following conditions are true: A volume...

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Dual Boot Problem: Windows Vista No Longer Starts After Installing Windows XP

If you want to have a dual boot system with Windows XP and Windows Vista, then you must first install Windows XP and then Windows Vista. Windows Vista uses a newly designed boot loader and if you install Windows XP after Windows Vista, then it'll overwrite Windows Vista boot loader and you'll not be able to boot into Vista. If you have installed...

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How to Fix Explorer Freezing Problem with Large Zip Files in Windows Vista?

If you are a Windows Vista user and face Explorer freezing problem frequently, then this tutorial might help you. Windows Vista has built-in support for zip files. It can create, extract, browse through zip files which is a good feature but this good feature can give you troubles if you are dealing with large zip files. Actually this problem has been faced by lots of Vista users. Vista explorer freezes or starts taking 100% CPU resources while opening a large zip file or opening a folder containing a large zip file. To fix this problem, you'll...

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How to Reset / Remove / Bypass a BIOS or CMOS Password?

BIOS passwords are used to add some extra security to computers. You can either set a password to prevent access to BIOS settings or to prevent PC from booting. But sometimes this extra security might become a pain when you forget the BIOS password or someone changes your system BIOS password intentionally. But there is no need to worry. There...

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How to Enable / Disable “Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” Option in Open With Dialog Box?

Whenever we use "Open With" option to open a file in Windows, it shows a dialog box containing a list of installed programs to choose from. There is also a checkbox "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file" given at the bottom of this dialog box which is used to set the selected program permanent to open that file type. Sometimes...

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Mavis Up Button: Add the Missing “Up” Button to Windows Vista and 7 Explorer Toolbar

Many Windows Vista and 7 users complain about the missing "Up" button in Windows Explorer. The Up button can be found in all previous Windows versions but its strange that Microsoft decided to remove it from Vista and 7. But there is no need to miss it any more. There is a small utility "Mavis Up Button" which can bring back the "Up" button in Vista...

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Vistalizator: Change Display Language in All Windows Vista and 7 Editions

Vistalizator allows you to change display language in Windows editions other than (officially supported) Ultimate, like Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium and Business/Professional. Vistalizator overrides the limit of one MUI language on non-Ultimate Windows editions. Feature List: Works in 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Vista/Windows 7 Change Windows display language in less than 5 minutes! (Express installation mode) Uses official Microsoft Windows language packs You can install all 36 MUI languages and switch between them easily You can install...

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Add Windows XP Styled System Properties Link in My Computer Context Menu Under Windows Vista and 7

If you use Windows Vista or 7, you might miss the classic System Properties window which used to show in previous Windows versions. Windows Vista and 7 shows a new System Properties window containing detailed system information and various links to other sections in left side. In previous Windows versions, whenever you click on My Computer icon...

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How to Disable Full Row Select Functionality in Windows Vista and 7 Explorer?

In Windows Vista and 7, if you are using "Details" view in Explorer you have noticed that when you hover mouse cursor over any item, it highlights or selects the full row. This behavior is different than the previous Windows versions. In previous Windows like XP, only the file/folder name was selected instead of the full row. So if you want the...

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How to Restore “Show Desktop” Shortcut Icon in Quick Launch Toolbar?

Most of the times most of the people make this mistake when they delete the "Show Desktop" icon from Quick Launch toolbar either accidentally or intentionally. After some time they might want to restore this useful icon which helps in minimizing all opened windows in a single go. Although you can do the same thing using keyboard shortcut key "Win+D" or "Win+M". So in this tutorial, we'll tell you 2 ways to restore "Show Desktop" icon in Quick Launch toolbar: METHOD 1:1. Paste following code in Notepad and save the file with name "Show Desktop.scf"...

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How to Enable / Disable Animations in Copy / Move / Delete Dialog Boxes Under Windows Vista and 7?

In Windows Vista and 7, whenever you copy, move or delete a file or folder, the progress dialog box shows an animated AVI as well as a cool animation in the progressbar as shown in following screenshot: Sometimes you might face a problem when the dialog box doesnt show the AVI and the animation in progressbar which looks like shown in following...

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How to Enable / Disable Changing Themes, Wallpapers, Screen Savers and Other Desktop Settings?

In Windows you can change desktop wallpaper, screen saver, themes and other appearance settings by right-click on Desktop and select "Properties". Sometimes you might want to disable all or a few options in Desktop Properties to restrict users or you might want to enable those options in case they are disabled by your system administrator or a...

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WordPress Gadget for Windows Vista Sidebar Users

If you are WordPress as well as Windows Vista user, then this post might be useful for you. Here I'm sharing a cool gadget for Windows sidebar which can make your daily wordpress administration tasks easier by providing some handy shortcuts directly in your sidebar. Download WordPress Gadget Download it and double-click on the file. Windows sidebar will automatically open and install it. Open gadget Options and enter the URL of your wordpress root folder. Now you can open your site, open wordpress dashboard, write new post, add new blogroll...

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How to Re-Enable Missing Details Pane in Windows Vista and 7 Explorer?

Unlike Windows XP, the common tasks pane is shown at bottom in Windows Vista and Windows 7 explorer and is called "Details Pane". Sometimes you might find that the Details Pane is no longer shown in Explorer window. I have received many e-mails asking for its solution, so here I'm posting a detailed tutorial with screenshots to re-enable missing...

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Options to Change Hidden Files and Folders Settings are not Available in Folder Options

As we all know we can change the settings to show / hide hidden files and folders from "Folder Options" which can be found under Tools menu in Windows XP or in Organize menu under Windows Vista and 7. But sometimes you might find that the options to change the settings of hidden files and folders are not available in Folder Options. There may be...

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Options to Change Hidden Files and Folders Settings are not Available in Folder Options

As we all know we can change the settings to show / hide hidden files and folders from "Folder Options" which can be found under Tools menu in Windows XP or in Organize menu under Windows Vista and 7. But sometimes you might find that the options to change the settings of hidden files and folders are not available in Folder Options. There may be...

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Pitaschio: A Free Utility to Customize Windows and Desktop Experience

Pitaschio (yes, its the correct name not a spelling mistake) is a great, must have and absolutely free application for Microsoft Windows OS. It lets you customize how your icons appear on Desktop, how your opened Windows behave? You can customize lots of handy features which are not available in Windows settings by default. Following are a few interesting things which can be done using this small nifty utility: You can set Small Icons view on Desktop You can disable Minimize, Maximize, Close button in Windows titlebar You can disable Windows,...

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How to Hide / Show Specific Control Panel Applets / Icons in Windows?

This tutorial will guide you to hide or show any specific Control Panel applet in Windows. This tutorial will work for all Windows versions: NT, 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008 and 7. METHOD A: For All Windows Versions except Windows 95, 98 & Me1. Open regedit and goto: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\ OR HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Control...

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Download All Missing 100+ Wallpapers Not Included in Windows Vista

Although Windows Vista comes with some pretty nice wallpapers but there are lots of people of different tastes who didnt like the bundled wallpapers. Here I'm sharing 100+ wallpapers created by the same person Mike Swanson, a Microsoft Technical Evangelist with the Developer and Platform Evangelism organization, who also created a few Vista default...

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Solution: Windows Desktop Does Not Save User Customized Settings

Sometimes people face a problem in Windows when Windows doesnt remember their customization settings on Desktop and taskbar, like icons positions, toolbars positions, taskbar position, etc. Recently I got a similar mail from a visitor "Onie Ward": I downloaded something called Vista Customization Pack. I've tried to uninstall this program (I'm on Windows XP) and it seems to have worked, EXCEPT that every time I login, my icons all line up on the left hand side of the page. I move them back to where I want them, but every login...moved. It...

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How to Fix / Troubleshoot Various Taskbar Problems in Windows?

Here you can find solutions for a few frequently asked problems which are related to Windows Taskbar like: Taskbar context menu is disabled. No menu appears when you right-click on taskbar. "Lock the Taskbar" option is disabled. Can't add toolbars using "Toolbars" option in Taskbar context menu. Can't open Taskbar Properties. An error message appears. Can't...

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