All About Resource Hacker in a Brief Tutorial

NOTE: This tutorial has been featured by Microsoft, Wikipedia and official Resource Hacker website. AskVG.com was the first website posting this tutorial. Resource Hacker is a small but excellent tool to modify system files like DLL, EXE, CPL, etc. You can even change Windows look by editing various Windows files and replacing their resources...

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How to Add / Remove Entries in Context Menus in Windows

In this tutorial, I'll tell you how to add your own customized entries in context menus and how to remove unwanted entries from context menu: A. Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter. Now go to: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\* (for adding an option in All files context menu) HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory (for adding an option in folders context menu...

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How to Get Extra FREE Space in Windows?

Most of us face lower disk space problem in Windows. Many times Windows notifies us about the lower disk space and we are forced to delete some useless files or to resize the partition to get some free space. We are posting this tutorial to share some simple methods to get as mush FREE space as we can. Following are some ways to get free space in Windows: 1. First thing is to use windows built-in "Disk Cleanup" application. You can right-click on a drive in My Computer and select "Properties" now click on "Disk Cleanup" button. Now select...

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Small Processor Trick to Improve System Performance in Windows Vista and 7

If you are a Windows Vista or 7 user, following trick might help you in boosting system performance: 1. Type msconfig in Startmenu search box or RUN dialog box and press Enter. 2. Now go to "Boot" tab and click on "Advanced options..." button. 3. Enable "Number of processors:" option and select the correct no. of processors from drop-down list. 4....

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Add “Hide File Names” Option in “View” Menu in Windows Vista and 7

In this tutorial, we'll tell you how to add an extra option "Hide File Names" in "View" menu of Windows Vista and 7. After following this tutorial, you'll get "View -> Hide File Names" option in any particular folder or all folders depending upon the method: 1. Open a folder, in which you want to add this option. If you want to add this option...

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Add Customized Strings (OEM Information) in System Properties Dialog Box of Windows Vista and 7

NOTE: This tutorial has been featured by Microsoft. AskVG.com was the first website posting this unique trick. With the help of this hack, you can get some extra information and a personalized logo in Vista and 7 System Properties dialog box. Its very much same as the good old "OEMLogo.bmp" and "OEMInfo.ini" files in windows XP but sadly this...

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Add Your Favorite Program Shortcut in Desktop Context Menu in Windows Vista and 7

NOTE: This tutorial has been featured by Microsoft. AskVG.com was the first website posting this unique trick. UPDATE: Windows 7 users visit this tutorial.Here is a tutorial to add any application shortcut in desktop context menu of Windows Vista and 7: 1. Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter. Now goto: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shellnow...

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Enable Open Command Window Here Option in Context Menu in Windows Vista and 7

In Windows Vista and 7, if you press <SHIFT> key and right-click on any folder, you get some extra options like "Open Command Window Here", etc. In this tutorial, I'll tell you how to enable "Open Command Window here" option as default in context menu in without having the <SHIFT> key pressed. 1. Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter. Now goto: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\cmd HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\cmd2. Now in right-side pane, you'll get a String value Extended. Delete it and this option will be enabled...

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Give Browse Dialog Box More Space in Windows Vista and 7

Its time for sharing an interesting thing, which I found today. As we all know "Dialog boxes" don't contain Maximize, Minimize buttons. They only have "Close" button and we can't maximize them. If we right-click on the titlebar of a dialog box, we get only 2 options in context menu: Move Close But for my surprise, when I opened "Browse" dialog ...

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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...

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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...

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[Help & Support] Frequently Asked Problems with Solutions

NOTE: Comments in this topic are deleted on regular basis to reduce database overhead. So don't think too much if your comment gets deleted. Have a question? Please post it in your comment! Before posting your problem, we advise you to go through following FAQ list: All problems covered in this topic: 1. Task Manager/Registry Editor/Tools -> Folder Options disabled. 2. Search window opens while double-clicking on drives. 3. "Cannot find copy.exe" Error while double-clicking on drives. 4. Folder opens in a new window? 5. A sub-folder...

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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...

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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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[FIX] Optical Drives (CD/DVD) Not Showing in My Computer Window

Many times users face strange problem when they can't the optical drives in My Computer window even if the drive is fine and works in other computers. If you also facing this problem and can't see your optical drives (CD/DVD Drives/Writers) in My Computer, then this tutorial will help you. Simply follow these simple steps: 1. Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter. It'll open Registry Editor. 2. Now goto following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\ {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}3. Delete "UpperFilters"...

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QTTabBar: Add Tab Feature to Windows Explorer

"QTTabBar" adds Tab feature to Windows Explorer so you can work on more than one folder within a single Explorer window just like a web browser. Features List: Tab bar for Windows Explorer QTTabBar allows you to operates files and folders like tab browser Folder grouping, histories, etc. Download L...

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Add “Take Ownership” Option in File / Folder Context Menu in Windows XP, Vista and 7

NOTE: This article has been featured by Microsoft. AskVG.com was the first website posting this unique trick. Many times you need to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows. You have to follow no. of steps to do this task. But now you can do it in a single step. Download following zip file and extract it. You'll get a .REG file. Run the...

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[Solution] Orkut.com, Youtube.com and Firefox is Banned in System

Many people are facing a common problem, where Orkut.com, Youtube.com and Firefox are blocked in their systems and they get following error with a scary laugh: Orkut IS BANNED, orkut is banned you fool The administrators didnt write this program guess who did?? r r MUHAHAHA!!So here I'm posting a detailed procedure to solve this problem. It happens because of "Heap41a / win32.USBworm" which spreads through USB pen drives and removable storage devices. I'll tell you a simple method to remove the virus: 1. Open "Task Manager" and goto "Processes"...

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XdN Tweaker: Free Tweaking Program for Windows XP, Vista, 7, Server 2003 and 2008

"XdN Tweaker" is a free tweaking program for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7. Features List: Changes the number of Folder views Windows saves. Resets the folder views Windows has saved. Add/Remove classic Windows 2000 user control panel icon. Disable/Enable ATI Catalyst Control Center right click on Desktop (only for use if you have an ATI video card and have the Catalyst Control Center installed). Disable/Enable ‘SendTo’ right-click menu. Allows you to adjust and tweak TCP/IP settings. ...

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The Best Method to Hide Files / Folders in Windows Without Using 3rd Party Utilities

Following is a 100% safe and free of cost method to hide files/folders in Windows without using any 3rd party software: STEP 1: First of course, hide the file or folder from its "Properties". STEP 2: Now disable "Show Hidden files/folders" option from "Tools -> Folder Options". Hmm. Now you can say "What's so special? Anyone can enable the option again." STEP 3: OK. No problem. Disable "Folder Options" using Registry Editor. Please take a look at Point 4 in following topic: All Kind of Restrictions for Windows Again you'll ask "So...

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How to Reset / Recover / Change Forgotten Administrator Password in Windows?

Many times we face this problem when we or our friends forget Windows password and can't log into Windows. So here we are posting a few methods / utilities which can be used to recover Windows password: DISCLAIMER: Following information should be used only if its your system and you have forgotten account password. Don't use this information to access a system which is not yours without permission. 1st Method:The first thing which you check if you forget login password. When we install Windows, it automatically creates an account "Administrator"...

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How to Add Aero ON / OFF Shortcuts in Desktop and My Computer Context Menu Under Windows Vista and 7

Whenever you want to turn Aero ON or OFF, you have to do it either from Desktop Properties or from System properties. But did you know there is a very easy shortcut to do it within seconds? Here are 2 commands to turn Aero ON / OFF which are used by Windows Vista and 7: Command to Turn Aero ON: Rundll32 dwmApi #102 Command to Turn Aero OFF: Rundll32...

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WinBubble: Customize and Tweak Your Windows Vista and 7 Easily

WinBubble is a nice and small in size utility to tweak lots of hidden settings in Windows Vista and 7. The best thing is, you don't need to install it. Its a portable app. Just download it and run the EXE file. Thats it. You'll get lots of cool tweaks there, which might come handy most of the time. A must have software for Vista and 7 users. You...

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How to Remove the Annoying Focus Rectangle in Windows?

In Windows, whenever we select any item, an annoying focus rectangle is shown around it. The rectangle is also shown on buttons, etc in dialog boxes which doesnt look good and many people want to get rid of it. Thanks to our friend "localhost" who made a small program to remove the annoying focus rectangle which works in every version of Windows. Just...

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How to Enable / Activate Hidden Administrator Account in Windows Vista and 7

Many people ask me why there is no built-in Administrator account available in Windows Vista and 7 like previous Windows versions? Why can't we use the default Administrator account? The answer is "Yes! The default Administrator account is created in Vista and 7 but its disabled by default for security purposes." You might want to enable it for troubleshooting or to get rid of the annoying UAC prompts while tweaking your system. So here I'll describe a few methods to enable / activate the hidden Administrator account in Windows Vista and...

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Extend Windows Vista and 7 Trial Period from 30 Days to 120 Days

As we all know Windows Vista and 7 can be used for 30 days trial period without activating or entering Product key. But do you know that there is a trick to extend this 30 days trial period to 120 days?. To extend Windows Vista and 7 trial period follow these simple steps: 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 mode by typing...

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How to Change Menu Position from Left to Right in Windows Vista and 7

I have received many mails from people regarding Menu position in Windows Vista and 7. In previous Windows versions, menus used to appear at right-side of the mouse cursor but in Windows Vista and 7, menus appear at left side of the cursor. It doesnt happen for everyone but majority of people is facing this issue even I have faced it in my Windows. So...

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