Windows Vista™ FAQ

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The Windows Vista Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section contains some of the more popular tips/tweaks. Because this section will be updated pretty regularly I suggest you keep popping back to the site to check what new FAQ's have been added.

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1. Vista Screenshot Preview
2. Vista System Requirements   
3. Versions Of Windows Vista
4.  Enable BitLocker Encryption
5.  Disable Hibernation
6.  Checking System Memory With Windows Memory Diagnostics Tool
7.  Preview Documents In Windows Explorer
8.  Turn Off User Account Control (UAC)
9.  Change Screen Resolution
10.  Create A System Restore Point
11.  Turn Off System Restore
12.  Turn Off Security Center Alerts
13.  Update Windows Experience Index Score
14.  Windows Vista Boot Manager - BCDedit
15.  Change Windows Mail Preview Pane View
16.  Create New Partition Using The Windows Vista DVD
17.  Format A Partition Using The Windows Vista DVD
18.  Deleting A Partition Using The Windows Vista DVD
19.  Extend A Partition Using The Windows Vista DVD
20.  Vista DVD Repair Your Computer Options
21.  Adding An Extra Clock To The Notification Area
22.  Run As Administrator
23.  Change Behaviour Of Icons In Notification Area
24.  Turn Off The Windows Sidebar
25.  Adding Gadgets To The Sidebar
26.  Installing RAID/SATA Drivers
27.  Remove Gadgets from Sidebar
28.  Find On Page Option In IE 7.0
29.  Enable/Disable Internet Connection Activity Animation
30.  Run Blocked Startup Programs
31.  Silence Dial Up Modem
32.  Install Windows Vista (Illustrated)
33.  Disable Data Execution Prevention (DEP)
34.  Clear Past Items From The Notification Area
35.  BackUp The Registry
36.  Shrink A Partition From Within Vista
37.  Extend A Partition From Within Vista
38.  Disable Automatic Restart To Read Blue Screen Messages
39.  Enable BCC Field In Windows Mail
40.  Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor
41.  Prevent System Restore Points Being Lost When Dual Booting With Windows XP
42.  Remove Shortcut Arrows From Desktop Icons
43.  Show Hidden Files And Folders
44.  Show Protected Operating System Files
45.  Disable Automatic Defragmentation
46.  Remove Windows Vista From Dual Boot System
47.  Add Read Mail Icon To IE 7.0 Toolbar
48.  Add IE 7.0 Icon To Desktop
49.  Disable Large Icons On Desktop
50.  Create A Complete Backup And Restore Image With Windows Vista
51.  Windows Vista Repair Options
52.  Upgrading To Windows Vista (Illustrated)
53.  Decrease Storage Space Allocated To System Restore
54.  Missing Aero Feature
55.  Add Hibernation Option To Shutdown Menu
56.  Activate Windows Vista
57.  Change Name Of Registered Owner
58.  Disable Large Icons On The Start Menu
59.  Turn Off The Windows Start Up Sound
60.  Windows NTBACKUP Restore Utility
61.  System File Checker (SFC)
62.  Remove Personal Information From Image Files
63.  Delete Browsing History In IE 7.0
64.  Turn On/Off Clear Type
65.  Is Your Copy Of Vista Genuine?
66.  Launch Phone Dialer
67.  Bring Your Desktop To Life With DreamScene
68.  Enable Sound In DreamScene
69.  Change Space Allocation For Recycle Bin
70.  Modify Locations Which Vista Indexes
71.  Index Encrypted Files
72.  Move Documents Folder To New Location
73.  Add Logo And Support Information
74.  Disable User Account Control For The Administrator Account Only
75.  Change The Way Security Center Alerts You
76.  Repair A Vista Installation Using The Upgrade Option Of The Vista DVD
77.  Disable Attachment Virus Protection In Windows Mail
78.  Remove OEM Branding From PC
79.  By Pass The Vista Log On Screen
80.  Clear Windows Paging File At Shutdown
81.  Install Windows XP On A Machine Already Running Windows Vista
82.  Accidentally Deleted The Recycle Bin Icon
83.  Enabling The Spell Checker In Windows Mail
84.  AutoRun/AutoPlay Does Not Work When A CD/DVD Is Inserted
85.  Remove ISP Branding From Your PC
86.  Error Code 0x80240029 When Updating Windows Defender
87.  Product Key Already In Use Message When Attempting To Activate Windows Vista
88.  Run Windows Vista For 120 Days Without Having To Activate
89.  Error Code 0x80070422 While Downloading Windows Updates
90.  Create New User Profile
91.  Delete A User Account
92.  Disable Download Images Option In Windows Mail
93.  Disable Disk Defragmenter Schedule
94.  Show Tabbed Internet Explorer 7.0 Web Pages As Thumbnails
95.  Add Internet Explorer 7.0 Address Bar To The Vista Task Bar
96.  Change The Location Of The Windows Mail Folder Store
97.  Email Stuck In Windows Mail Outbox
98.  Leave Message Copies On Webmail Server When Downloading To Windows Mail
99.  Enable Start Menu Power Button To Shut Down PC
100.  Disable This Page Contains Both Secure And Non Secure Items Option In Internet Explorer
101.  Stop Windows Vista Password From Expiring
102.  Create An Administrator Password Reset Disk
103.  Accessing Files On Your Vista DVD
104.  Uninstall Vista Service Pack 1 Beta
105.  Prevent CAP LOCK Message Flashing On Screen When Pressing The CAP LOCK Button
106.  Uninstall Windows Live Mail
107.  Download A Full Copy Of Windows Vista Service Pack 1
108.  Remove Service Pack 1 Back Up Files
109.  Change System Restore Creation Point Times
110.  Uninstall Windows Service Pack 1
111.  Clear Past items From The Notification Area
112.  Restore Missing Flip 3D Icon To Quick Launch Toolbar
113.  Change Windows Live Mail Spell Checker To British English Language
114.  Disable Hide Extensions For Known File Types
115.  Prevent Windows Disk Defragmenter From Defragmenting Additional Disks
116.  Disable The Windows Disk Defragmenter Scheduler
117.  Add/Remove Control Panel Icon On Desktop
118.  Vista Prompts For Activation After Installing SP1
119.  Error 80070002 When Checking For Windows Updates
120.  Windows Sidebar Fails To Start