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How to Install Windows Vista from Bootable USB Flash Memory Drive

You can even install Windows Vista with USB 2.0 flash memory drive now. All you need is a high speed 4GB flash memory only to create a bootable Windows Vista on flash memory drive.This is much faster than using a DVD, gigabit ethernet, or possibly even some external USB 2.0 hard drives, due to differences in access speed & transfer rate. So below the step to create a bootable windows vista on flash memory drive

Create a bootable Windows Vista on Flash Memory

1. Format the USB flash memory drive to FAT32 file system

Run CMD.EXE and type the following command. Note: This set of commands assumes that the USB flash drive is addressed as “disk 1?. Double check that by doing a list of the disks (type “list disk”) before cleaning it).

1. diskpart
2. select disk 1
3. clean
4. create partition primary
5. select partition 1
6. active
7. format fs=fat32
8. assign
9. exit

1. Format the USB flash
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Written by ShaDow on July 22nd, 2008 with 1 comment.
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Restore and Reset File Association in Windows Vista Back to Original Default

Windows Vista allows user to change and set default program association for most kind of file extension type via Control Panel’s “Set Associations” or “Set Default Programs” under “Default Programs” link.

Unless user remembers and knows the original file association and change the default program for the kind of file type accordingly using the graphical user interface (GUI) in Control Panel, else here’s another workaround to restore and reset the file association to the default Windows Vista version of file association.

  1. Click Start Menu, and then type regedit in the Start Search and press ENTER.
  2. Navigate to the following registry branch:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Explorer\FileExts\[ext]

    Replace the [exe] with the actual file extension that you want to restore its file type association to revert back to original Windows Vista default. If you unsure, simply browse through all the sub-key under FileExts.

  3. Delete the sub-key named UserChoice.
  4. Exit from Registry Editor.
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Written by ShaDow on June 21st, 2008 with no comments.
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Windows Vista Language Interface Packs

Windows Vista Language Interface Pack (LIP) for Windows Vista provides a partially translated version of the most widely used areas of Windows. After installing the LIP, portions of the text in wizards, dialog boxes, menus, Help and Support topics, and other items in the user interface will be displayed in the LIP language. The text that is not translated will be in English. You can install more than one LIP, so each user of the computer can display the user interface in their desired language.

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows Vista
• Microsoft Windows Vista
• User interface is in English
• 2.63 Mb of free space for download
• 15 Mb of free space for setup
Supported Platforms: LIPs only work with 32-bit versions of Windows Vista and cannot be installed on previous versions of Windows or on 64-bit versions of Windows Vista.

(Languages denoted by an asterisk (*) are also available for Windows Vista Starter versions. Windows Vista Starter Edition balances the needs of first-time PC owners in developing technology markets by delivering proven Microsoft technology at a more affordable price, and optimized specifically for lower end hardware. )

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Written by ShaDow on May 19th, 2008 with no comments.
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Restore Windows Search which is missing after installing Windows Vista SP1

Once you install Windows Vista SP1 the Windows Search disappears.There are certain Keyboard shortcuts which could help you out.

These shortcut will bring up Windows Search
1.Windows Key + F.

2.You can also press CTRL + ESC and then F3.


3.Click on Taskbar and press F3.

4.You can open up Start menu, Windows Explorer or Vista Desktop and hit F3.

5.Got to command prompt and type "start search-ms:" without quotes.

Microsoft has also explained in Knowledge base article KB KB941946 how can u bring up Windows Vista default Desktop search.

Written by ShaDow on May 15th, 2008 with no comments.
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How to Resize a Partition in Vista

Windows Vista does not require any third party tool to resize partition,it has a built in tool which helps to resize partition in Windows Vista.

* Click on Start Button.

* Right click on Computer and select Manage.

* If you happen to get an User Account Control[UAC] dialog now - just click Continue.

* On the left pane, expand the Storage category and click on Disk Management.

* Now, you’ll find all the partitions of your computer listed out. Right click on the partition you’d like to modify(Lets say d:).

* Select the option Extend Volume or Shrink Volume (Extend - to increase the size or Shrink to reduce the size) of the selected partition.

Written by ShaDow on May 10th, 2008 with no comments.
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Top 50 Windows Vista and XP Tips and Tricks

For most people using a computer means using Windows and over the years Microsoft’s operating system has become easier to use.

However, there is always room for improvement, so in this feature we have compiled 50 of the finest tips for Windows XP and Vista. These can help to make Windows even better, easier to use and faster. Most don’t even require you to install any extra software, so if you want to make your copy of XP or Vista better, it’s possible to get started immediately.

  1. Access My Documents from the Taskbar (XP and Vista)
    Right-click an empty section of the Taskbar and select toolbars, then New Toolbar. Navigate to the My Documents (XP) or Documents (Vista) folder and click the OK or Select Folder button. In its default position to the far right of the Taskbar, the toolbar provides menu access to the entire contents of the folder.
  2. Extra speed with Readyboost (Vista)
    Plugging in a USB memory key is one of the easiest ways to speed up Vista. When the Autoplay menu appears, select ‘Speed up my system’, or right-click the drive in Computer and select Properties. Move to
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Written by ShaDow on May 9th, 2008 with no comments.
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