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How to remove Windows 7 , Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Watermark from Desktop

In Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008, there are several watermarks the may appear on the corners of desktop to remind what mode or state of Windows operating system is currently running in. For example, “Evaluation Copy” for unactivated Windows, “For testing purpose only” for beta or release candidate software, “Test Mode” when test signing mode is turned on, and “Safe Mode” when user presses F8 to boot into Safe Mode.

Download RemoveWatermark

Current Version: V0.3 released at 2008.12.10
Download Link 1: RemoveWatermark_20081210.zip
Download Link 2: RemoveWatermark_20081210.zip

Note that the ZIP package contains two RemoveWatermark executables, namely RemoveWatermarkX86.exe (for 32-bit x86 system) and RemoveWatermarkX64.exe (for 64-bit x64 system). Run the corresponding program as administrator. There is no need to reboot to Safe Mode as the program can operate in normal mode.

After successful patching and modification, restart the computer for the change to take effect. The original user32.dll.mui (all watermarks is stored in this file) is renamed and backed up to user32.dll.backup. Thus, in the event of any error, and when you decide to restore to original desktop, just go to \Windows\System32\[language folder] to rename back the user32.dll.backup to user32.dll.mui.[Via Digital Life]

And, there is another hack to remove Send Feedback link on window’s title bar.

Written by ShaDow on January 5th, 2009 with no comments.
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Download New Windows 7 Beta Boot Screen for Windows Vista and XP

Here is Windows 7 Beta Boot Screen for Windows Vista and XP. Windows 7 contains a animated boot screen which is loved by everyone. I assuse u`ll like to have one for you on Vista or XP whatever you are using. "Killer7ben" and "TSR-Pr" have created boot screens(Not Animated) for Windows XP and Vista which look very similar to Windows 7 boot screen.
Download Windows 7 Beta Boot Screen for Windows XP
Download Windows 7 Beta Boot Screen for Windows Vista
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Written by ShaDow on January 4th, 2009 with no comments.
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How to Download Windows Media Player 12 For Windows Vista


Windows Media Player 12 a latest version of Windows Media player shipped with Windows 7. Windows Media Player 12 has look and feel some what similar to Windows Media Player 11 but it has many new features. Windows media Player 12 is brighter and lighter than WMP11.

Mikasi2009 one of deviantART user has found the way to get Windows Media Player 12 on windows vista. Windows Media Player 12 has been extracted from Windows 7 and by copying these files in your windows vista you can run Windows Media Player 12 on your machine.

Windows Media Player 12.0.7000.7000 original files from Windows 7 Build 7000.

- Copy wmploc.dll in C:\Windows\System32
- Copy Windows Media Player folder to C:\Program Files

Download Windows Media Player 12 (12.0.7000.7000) For Vista.[Via Blogsdna]

Written by ShaDow on January 3rd, 2009 with no comments.
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How to use your Keyboard as your Mouse in Windows Vista

If you are using Windows Vista and your mouse has stopped working, you can actually configure the keyboard and use the numeric keys to control the cursor’s movement.Of course the effect will not be as smooth as using a mouse.

To configure your keyboard’s numeric keys to move mouse cursor, just follow the following steps:

1. Go to Start->Control Panel->Ease of Access.

2. Click on to Make the mouse easier to use make-mouse-easier-use.

3. Check the “Turn on Mouse Keys” checkbox and click on to the “Set up Mouse Keys”.

4. Users can configure the mouse keys from the subsequent Windows prompted. Users can turn on mouse key, set pointer speed, set whether to use mouse keys when NUM LOCK is on/off.[Via Digital Life]

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Written by ShaDow on January 2nd, 2009 with no comments.
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Vista Tip : How to Protect and Secure Your Vista PC


While Windows Vista may be Microsoft's most secure operating system ever, it's far from completely secure. In its fresh-from-the-box configuration, Vista still leaves a chance for your personal data to leak out to the Web through Windows Firewall, or for some nefarious bot to tweak your browser settings without your knowing. But by making a few judicious changes using the security tools within Windows Vista--and in some cases by adding a few pieces of free software--you can lock down your operating system like a pro.
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Written by ShaDow on December 26th, 2008 with no comments.
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Service Pack Cleanup Tool In Windows Vista SP2

Here is a Service Pack Cleanup Tool(compcln.exe) which can be used to clean the the space taken on your Hard Disk by old Vista RTM and SP1 backup files and components after installation of new Windows Vista SP2.

The new Service Pack Cleanup Tool(compcln.exe)is a successor for SP1 cleanup tool, Vsp1cln.exe, can easily remove all the system files (RTM & SP1) inherited from the older versions but replaced by Vista SP2.

Using this compeln.exe tool is pretty simple:

1. Click Start>All Programs>Accessories>Command Prompt or click Start>Run and type cmd to open Command Prompt Windows

2. Execute the command “Compcln.exe”. The path is “c:\Windows\System32 \compcln.exe”.

3. Users will be prompted a question whether to keep Vista SP2 permanently in the system.

4. Once users type “Y” and press enter, the system will start performing the windows components clean.[Via DigitalLife]

Written by ShaDow on December 26th, 2008 with no comments.
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