Bugs in Classic Theme of Windows Vista

FIRST BUG 1. Change the Windows theme to "Windows Classic". 2. Open "System Properties" (sysdm.cpl) and goto "Advanced" tab and click on "Settings" button in "Performance" section. 3. Uncheck the option "Show previews and filters in folders" and apply. 4. Now open My Computer and you'll notice that Menubar is automatically shown in My Computer. I can't understand why Menubar is related to Preview & filters option? OK, no problem. BUT..... Now click on "Organize -> Layout" and the worst thing will happen. Menubar is unchecked even its...

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Bugs in Classic Theme of Windows Vista

FIRST BUG 1. Change the Windows theme to "Windows Classic". 2. Open "System Properties" (sysdm.cpl) and goto "Advanced" tab and click on "Settings" button in "Performance" section. 3. Uncheck the option "Show previews and filters in folders" and apply. 4. Now open My Computer and you'll notice that Menubar is automatically shown in My Computer. I can't understand why Menubar is related to Preview & filters option? OK, no problem. BUT..... Now click on "Organize -> Layout" and the worst thing will happen. Menubar is unchecked even its...

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Bugs in Classic Theme of Windows Vista

FIRST BUG 1. Change the Windows theme to "Windows Classic". 2. Open "System Properties" (sysdm.cpl) and goto "Advanced" tab and click on "Settings" button in "Performance" section. 3. Uncheck the option "Show previews and filters in folders" and apply. 4. Now open My Computer and you'll notice that Menubar is automatically shown in My Computer. I can't understand why Menubar is related to Preview & filters option? OK, no problem. BUT..... Now click on "Organize -> Layout" and the worst thing will happen. Menubar is unchecked even its...

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Folder List and Favorite Links in Navigation Pane Bug in Windows Vista

1. Open My Computer and make sure that "Favorite Links" are showing in left side pane (Navigation pane). If its not enabled then you can enable it from "Organize -> Layout -> Navigation pane". 2. Close My Computer. 3. Now open "Windows Explorer" from Start menu. 4. It'll show "Folders List" instead of "Favorite Links" in Navigation pane. Thats cool since its Windows Explorer it should display Folders list. 5. Now close Windows Explorer and again open My Computer. 6. Guess what? The Navigation pane will show "Folders List" in left pane instead...

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Complete Guide for Windows Customization

Q. 1. What is a Theme/Visual Style? Are both same or is there any difference between them? => Visual Style & Theme are not same. But many people use these words in same manner. Actually Visual Style has extension .msstyles, while a theme has extension .theme. Visual Style is the main file, which skins all parts of windows, like border, titlebar, buttons, etc. A theme file stores all settings, like icons, wallpaper, etc along with the visual style. Q. 2. When I opened Display Properties, I got only 3 Visual Styles, Blue, Olive Green and...

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How to Enable Tools -> Folder Options and Registry Editor in Windows

Many times Windows users face a common problem. The "Folder Options" in "Tools" menu is not visible. Even It can't be accessed from Control Panel. Also "Registry Editor" is disabled. If you are also facing this problem, then you have come to right place. Follow the simple steps mentioned in this tutorial and your problem will be solved: 1. If Folder Options is disabled but Registry Editor is still working in your system, then you can enable Folder Options by editing Windows Registry. Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter. it'll open...

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Help & Support Frequently Asked Problems with Solutions

Please go through following FAQ list before posting your problem: -------------------------------------------------- Q. 1. In my windows Task Manager / Registry Editor / Tools -> Folder Options has been disabled. I'm getting warning message that "It has been disabled by Administrator". How can I enable it again? Sol: Please visit following articles: How to Fix "Task Manager has been Disabled by Your Administrator"? How to Enable Tools -> Folder Options and Registry Editor in Windows If any other Windows component like RUN, Desktop Properties,...

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Bug in Windows Notepad Statusbar

1. Open Notepad and enable "Status Bar" from "View -> Status Bar". If this option is disabled, then first uncheck "Format -> Word Wrap" option and now enable Status Bar again. Actually Notepad doesnt allow to have Status Bar along with Word Wrap feature. You can have one of them enabled at a time. But there is a registry hack, using it you can have both of them at the same time. Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter. Now goto: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\NotepadIn right-side pane, change value of StatusBar to 1. 2. Now...

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Bug in Windows Notepad Statusbar

1. Open Notepad and enable "Status Bar" from "View -> Status Bar". If this option is disabled, then first uncheck "Format -> Word Wrap" option and now enable Status Bar again. Actually Notepad doesnt allow to have Status Bar along with Word Wrap feature. You can have one of them enabled at a time. But there is a registry hack, using it you can have both of them at the same time. Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter. Now goto: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\NotepadIn right-side pane, change value of StatusBar to 1. 2. Now...

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How to Remove nVidia, Intel and Other Display Driver Entries from Desktop Context Menu in Windows XP, Vista and 7

Whenever we install Intel, nVidia or other graphics card drivers in Windows, some extra entries like Save Schemes, etc are added in Desktop Context menu (Menu which appears, when we right-click on desktop). It causes the context menu to take a little bit extra time in loading. Here is a registry trick to remove those extra entries from Desktop...

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Download “AeroVG” Theme for Windows Vista

"AeroVG" theme is a new theme for Windows Vista users. Your system must be capable to run Aero to use this theme. This theme has been created specially for Aero users but Basic users can also use this theme. They'll get new Details pane (shell style), new progressbar and many other small changes. Featured List: More transparent startmenu and...

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