MAXIMUMpcguides' Ultimate Windows Vista Reference

Backup and Restore

• Backup Files in Windows Vista - Setup Windows Vista to backup your pictures, music, documents, video, and other files periodically with the Back up Files feature of the Backup and Restore Center.
• Backup the Registry in Windows Vista - This guide shows you how-to backup Windows Vista’s registry.
• Backup Your Entire Windows Vista PC - Learn how to create a Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore Image in Windows Vista.
• Create a Bullet Proof Backup Plan for Windows Vista - Don’t take a chance with your precious data. Protect your files with a solid backup strategy in Windows Vista.
• Manually Create a System Restore Point in Windows Vista - Learn how to manually create a system restore point in Windows Vista.
• Remove Old System Restore Checkpoints and Complete PC Backup Images - Learn how to remove all but the most recent system restore checkpoints and complete PC backup images in Windows Vista.
• Restore a File with Shadow Copy in Windows Vista - Revert back to an older version of a file or bring back deleted files and folders with Shadow Copy in Windows Vista.
• Restore the Registry in Windows Vista - Learn how-to restore Windows Vista’s registry to a backed up copy.
• Restore Your Entire Computer from a Backup - How to restore your entire computer from a Complete PC Backup Restore Image in Windows Vista.
• Revert to a Previous System Restore Point in Windows Vista - Learn how to revert back to a previous restore point in Windows Vista.
• Schedule a Complete PC Backup - Set Windows Vista to perform a Complete PC Backup on a schedule.

Basics

• Customize Windows Vista Taskbar - Learn how to customize the Windows Vista taskbar. Some of the taskbar customizations featured in this guide are locking and unlocking the taskbar, auto-hide, grouping taskbar buttons, quick launch, window previews, hiding inactive icons, and using various toolbars.
• File Organization Basics - Learn the basics in organizing your files in Windows Vista.
• Folder Basics - Learn how to create, delete, rename, move, and copy folders in Windows Vista.
• Move and Resize the Windows Vista Taskbar - Learn how to resize and move the Windows Vista taskbar.

Customization

• Add Check Boxes to Files and Folders in Windows Vista - Add check boxes to files and folders in Windows Vista to select multiple files and folders.
• Add Items to the Send To Menu - Add items to the Windows Vista Send To menu.
• Add or Remove Administrative Rights - This guide shows you how to add or remove administrative rights from a user account in Windows Vista.
• Add the Run Command to Windows Vista’s Start Menu - Learn how to enable the Run Command on Windows Vista’s Start Menu.
• Adjust the Window Border Size in Windows Vista - Learn how to adjust the size of a window’s border in Windows Vista.
• Adjust Your Processor’s Maximum Performance State - Increase your laptop’s maximum processor performance state to increase it’s performance.
• Animate the Windows Vista Local Area Connection Icon - Learn how to make the Local Area Connection icon (next to the time in the taskbar) show network traffic activity.
• Associate a File Type or Protocol with a Specific Program - Learn how to set a certain program to open a certain type of file or protocol.
• Brand Your Windows Vista PC - Brand your copy of Windows Vista with your logo and support information.
• Bring Back the Recycle Bin - This guide shows you how to make the recycle bin appear on your desktop in Windows Vista.
• Bypass the Logon Screen - This guide shows you how to set a Windows Vista computer to automatically log a user on when the computer boots up.
• Change the Command Prompt Font - Learn how to change the default font of the command prompt.
• Change Windows Vista Auto Play Options - Learn how to control the AutoPlay feature of Windows Vista.
• CmdHere for Windows Vista - Use CmdHere to open the command prompt and have it point to a particular directory automatically by right-clicking in the directory and selecting Open Command Prompt Here. This guide shows you how to use the CmdHere feature in Windows Vista.
• Configuring Windows Vista’s Advanced Power Settings - Learn how to configure Windows Vista’s advanced power settings from when to turn off the display to controlling the processors speed and everything in between.
• Create a Custom Power Scheme - Learn how to create a custom power scheme in Windows Vista.
• Create a New User in Windows Vista - This guide shows you how to create a new user in Windows Vista.
• Create Shortcuts That Lock, Restart, and Shutdown Windows Vista - How-to create a shortcut that locks, restarts, or shutdowns Windows Vista.
• Customize the Recent Programs Section of Windows Vista’s Start Menu - This guide shows you how to customize the recent programs list in Windows Vista’s Start Menu.
• Customize Windows Vista Taskbar - Learn how to customize the Windows Vista taskbar. Some of the taskbar customizations featured in this guide are locking and unlocking the taskbar, auto-hide, grouping taskbar buttons, quick launch, window previews, hiding inactive icons, and using various toolbars.
• Delay the Startup of a Service - Learn how to delay the startup of a service in Windows Vista.
• Disable Recent Items in Windows Vista’s Start Menu - Stop Recent Items from showing recently opened files in Windows Vista’s start menu.
• Edit the Windows Vista Hosts File - How to edit the hosts file in Windows Vista.
• Enable Advanced Performance on Your Hard Drive - Learn how to turn on the advanced performance feature in Windows Vista to speed up your hard drive.
• Give Windows Vista that Classic Look - Make Windows Vista look more like Windows 95, 98, ME, or 2000 Pro.
• How-to Adjust Microphone Levels - Learn how to amplify the sound captured by your microphone in Windows Vista.
• How-to Show Hidden or System Files - Learn how to make hidden and system files visible in Windows Vista.
• Logon Windows Vista as Administrator - This guide shows you how to enable and log on to Windows Vista with the Administrator account.
• Move and Optimize Windows Vista’s Paging File - This guide shows you how to optimize Windows Vista’s paging file by moving it to a separate hard drive or by using 2 page files for maximum performance.
• Move and Resize the Windows Vista Taskbar - Learn how to resize and move the Windows Vista taskbar.
• Place a Shortcut to Your Home Folder on Your Desktop - This guide shows you how to place a shortcut to your home folder (equivalent to the My Documents folder in Windows XP and earlier) on your desktop.
• Quickly Turn the Aero Glass Affect On or Off - This guide shows you how to create shortcuts that turn the Aero glass affect on or off when clicked in Windows Vista.
• Relocate a Personal Data Folder - Relocate a personal data folder in Windows Vista.
• Resize Windows Vistas Desktop Icons - This guide shows you how to resize the icons on a Windows Vistas desktop.
• Set the Default Operating System in Windows Vista’s Boot Manager - Set the default version of Windows to boot up in Windows Vista’s boot manager in a dual boot environment.
• Setup a Response to a Failed Service - This guide shows how to setup your computer to respond a certain way in the case of a failed service.
• Show File Extensions - How to set Windows Vista to show file extensions.
• Show Multiple Time Zones in the Windows Vista Clock - Learn how to show up to two additional time zones when you point at or click on the clock in the Windows Vista task bar.
• Show or Hide Windows Vista Desktop Icons - Learn how to show or hide the Computer (same as My Computer), Recycle Bin, User’s Files (same as My Documents), Control Panel, and Network icons on Windows Vista’s desktop.
• Show the Internet Explorer Icon on Windows Vista’s Desktop - This guide shows you how to add the Internet Explorer icon to your desktop.
• Silence Windows Vista - Learn how to stop Windows Vista from playing the startup sound when it boots up or stop all system and program sounds from playing all together.
• Speedup Windows Vista without Losing Functionality - Learn how to speed up Windows Vista and get maximum performance without sacrificing any of Windows Vista’s functionality.
• Stop Newly Installed Programs from Being Highlighted in Windows Vista’s Start Menu - Stop software from being highlighted in Windows Vista’s start menu when first installed.
• Stop Programs from Starting When Windows Vista Boots Up With the MSCONFIG Command - This guide shows how to stop programs from starting when Windows Vista starts up.
• Stop Recycle Bin Confirmation Prompts - Stop Windows Vista from asking you if you want to send files to the recycle bin when deleted.
• Stop Windows Vista from Asking For a Password When Resuming From Hibernation or Sleep - Learn how to set Windows Vista to go directly to your desktop when it resumes from hibernation or sleep instead of asking you for a password or having you click on your user account to get to your desktop.
• Turn Aero On or Off - Learn how to turn Aero affects on or off in Windows Vista.
• Zooming In Internet Explorer 7 - Increase or decrease the size of websites in Internet Explorer 7 using the Zoom feature.

Installation

• Check the Activation Status of Windows Vista - Learn how to check the activation status of a Windows Vista computer.
• How to Dual Boot Windows Vista - Learn how to dual boot Windows Vista with Windows XP or any previous version of Windows.
• How to Evaluate Windows Vista For Up To 120 Days - Learn how to legally evaluate any copy of Windows Vista for up to 120 days.
• How to Install a Clean Copy of Windows Vista - This guide shows you step-by-step (with screen shots) how to install a clean copy of Windows Vista with or without a product key.
• How to Upgrade Windows XP to Windows Vista - This guide shows you step-by-step (with screen shots) how to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista.
• How-to Evaluate Windows Vista - This guide shows you a few ways you can try Windows Vista before you buy it.
• Install Games in Windows Vista Business - Learn how-to install those good old games (Solitaire, Minesweeper, FreeCell, and a few new ones, Chess Titans, InkBall, Mahjong Titans, and Purple Place) in Windows Vista Business edition.
• Install Windows Vista without a Product Key - Learn how to install any version of Windows Vista without a product key and use it legally for 30 days.
• Installing Windows Vista without Setting It Up - How to install Windows Vista and leave the set up to be completed by the computer’s user.
• Order Windows Vista On CDs - Find out where you can order Windows Vista on CDs instead of a DVD.
• Repair Windows Vista - Get your computer running again after receiving an error “Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause.” from the boot manager in Windows Vista.
• Run Software in Application Compatibility Mode - Some older software packages won’t run in Windows Vista. This guide shows you how to run older software packages in an emulated environment of a previous version of Windows.
• Stop Vista from Automatically Activating After Installation - Stop Windows Vista from automatically activating itself after being installed.
• Uninstall Windows Vista - Learn how to revert back to a previous version of Windows after upgrading to Windows Vista.
• Windows Vista Clean Install - How-to perform a clean install of Windows Vista.
• Windows Vista Upgrade Adviser - Before you upgrade your computer from Windows XP to Vista you need to use the Windows Vista Upgrade Adviser to make sure your hardware and software are compatible with Windows Vista. This guide walks you through using the Windows Vista Upgrade Adviser to make sure your hardware and software are compatible with Windows Vista.
• Windows Vista Upgrade Install - How-to upgrade your previous version of Windows to Windows Vista.

Maintenance

• Automate Windows Vista’s Disk Cleanup - This guide shows you how to automate Disk Cleanup in Windows Vista using the Task Scheduler.
• Defragment the Boot and Application Files in Windows Vista - This guide explains how to defragment the boot and application files in Windows Vista.
• How to Use Check Disk in Windows Vista - This guide shows you how to use the Check Disk tool in Windows Vista.
• Remove Old System Restore Checkpoints and Complete PC Backup Images - Learn how to remove all but the most recent system restore checkpoints and complete PC backup images in Windows Vista.
• Run a Reliability and Performance Diagnostic Report - Learn how to run a Diagnostic Report to troubleshoot a computer problem using the Reliability and Performance monitor in Windows Vista.
• Stop a Scheduled Disk Check - This guide shows you how to stop a scheduled disk check in Windows Vista.
• Using Windows Vista Disk Defragmenter - Learn all about the Windows Vista Disk Defragmenter and how to use advanced options.

Misc

• Boot Windows Vista Up In Safe Mode - This guide shows you how to boot Windows Vista up in Safe Mode.
• Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Vista - Burn a CD or DVD without using additional software in Windows Vista.
• Can Not Delete a Folder in Windows Vista - Learn how to delete a folder that has been protected with special rights by the software that put it there.
• Change the Registered User and Company Name - Change the registered user and company names in Windows Vista.
• Compress and Uncompress a Folder or File in Windows Vista - Learn how to zip and unzip files and folders with Windows Vistas built in compression function.
• Convert a MBR Disk to a GPT Disk - Learn how to convert a Master Boot Record (MBR) disk to a Globally Unique Identifier Partition Table (GPT) disk in Windows Vista.
• Copy an Error Message - Learn how to copy the text of an error message in Windows Vista.
• Create a Striped Volume - Learn how to double your hard drive throughput by creating a striped volume in Windows Vista.
• Delete a User Account - This guide shows you how to properly delete a user account in Windows Vista.
• Extend a Volume in Windows Vista - How-to increase the size of a volume (drive or partition) in Windows Vista.
• How-to Change a File Extension - Learn how to change a file’s extension in Windows Vista.
• How-to Create a Windows Vista IIS7 MySQL PHP Web Server - Learn how to create a Windows Vista powered web server running IIS7, MySQL, and PHP.
• How-to Import and Export Power Schemes - This guide shows you how to export and import power schemes in Windows Vista.
• How-to Setup Disk Quotas in Windows Vista - Learn how to configure disk quotas in Windows Vista to limit the amount of disk space a user can use on a single computer.
• How-to Use ReadyBoost - This guide shows you how to use ReadyBoost to speed up a sluggish Windows Vista computer.
• Install IIS7 on Windows Vista - How to install Internet Information Services 7 (IIS7) on Windows Vista and use Vista as a web server.
• Manage Stored User Names and Passwords - This guide shows you how to manage Stored User Names and Passwords in Windows Vista.
• Record Sound in Windows Vista - Learn how to record sound with a microphone using Sound Recorder in Windows Vista.
• Reset a Forgotten Administrative User Account Password in Windows Vista - Learn how to reset a forgotten administrator user account password in Windows Vista without knowing the original password.
• Restart Windows Vista Quicker With a Warm Boot - Shave a few seconds off the boot up time of Windows Vista by performing a warm boot when restarting your computer.
• Save Disk Space with NTFS Compression - How-to save a little hard drive space with NTFS compression in Windows Vista.
• Selecting Multiple Files or Folders - Multiple files or folders can be selected many different ways. This guides shows you most of the ways to select multiple files.
• Set Vistas Start Menu Power Button to Turn Off Computer Instead Of Hibernating - This guide shows you how to change the settings of the power button on Windows Vistas start menu to make it shut down your computer when pressed.
• Set Windows Vista to Automatically Login a User - Tired of logging into Windows Vista every time you boot up your computer? This guide shows you how to use the netplwiz command to make Windows Vista automatically log you in when your computer boots up.
• Shrink a Volume in Windows Vista - How-to shrink a volume (drive or partition) in Windows Vista, create a new volume from the unallocated (empty) space created, and then format the new volume.
• Stop the Windows Has Blocked Some Startup Programs Pop-Up Box from Appearing - Stop the Windows has blocked some startup programs pop-up box from showing up in the task bar after you run the msconfig or Windows Defender startup tools.
• Turn Hibernation Back On in Windows Vista - Has your computer stopped hibernating all of a sudden? This guide shows why hibernation is sometimes turned off and how to turn hibernation back on in Windows Vista.
• Turn Hybrid Sleep On in Windows Vista - Learn about Hybrid Sleep in Windows Vista and how to turn it on.
• Understanding the Sleep Power State in Windows Vista - This guide explains how the sleep power state (new in Windows Vista) works and what to watch out for when using it.
• View Your Product Key - View your Windows Vista or previous versions of Windows product key.
• Windows Experience Index Score Explained - This guide explains what the Experience Index Score is and how to use it when buying a new Windows Vista computer.
• Windows Vista Hangs At a Black Screen When Booting Up - This guide shows one method of fixing Windows Vista if it stops at a black screen when it boots up.
• Windows Vista Memory Diagnostic - Learn how to scan your computer’s memory (RAM) for errors with Windows Vista’s Memory Diagnostics tool.
• Windows Vista Shell Command - Learn how to use Windows Vista’s Shell command to quickly and easily open hard to find locations and objects.
• Windows Vista Startup Repair Tool - Learn how to fix most startup problems in Windows Vista with the Startup Repair tool.

Networking

• Assign Two IP Addresses to One Network Connection - Learn how to assign two sets of IP settings to one network connection in Windows Vista.
• Browse a Network - Learn how to browse a network in Windows Vista.
• Change My IP Address in Windows Vista - Learn how to change the IP Address of your Windows Vista computer.
• Change the Network Location Type - This guide shows you how to change your network location type in Windows Vista.
• Change the Workgroup Name - Change your computers workgroup name in Windows Vista.
• Create a Mapped Folder to an FTP Location - This guide shows you how to map a folder to an FTP location in Windows Vista.
• Disable Remote Differential Compression - Speed up file transfers across a network in Windows Vista by disabling Remote Differential Compression.
• Find Your Computers Name and IP Address - Find the IP Address or network name of your computer.
• Install SNMP in Windows Vista - How-to Enable Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support in Windows Vista.
• Manage Network Sessions - This guide shows you how to manage network sessions (computers connected to your computer via a network) in Windows Vista.
• Map a Shared Folder - Learn how to map a shared folder in Windows Vista.
• Set Up Internet Connection Sharing In Windows Vista - Learn how to share a Windows Vista computer’s internet connection with other computer(s) on a network using ICS instead of a router.
• Share a Folder in Windows Vista - Learn how to share a folder in Windows Vista.
• Share a Printer - Learn how to share a printer on your network in Windows Vista.
• Share Your Public Folder - Share your public folder so that people can access it across a network.
• Turn Network Discovery On - Turn network discovery on in Windows Vista to browse networks and share files and folders on your computer.
• Windows Vista File and Printer Sharing Ports - This guide shows you which ports need to be opened in order to share files and printers in Windows Vista.

Parental Controls

• Allow or Block Specific Programs in Windows Vista - Allow or block specific applications with Application Restrictions in Windows Vista.
• Control What Games Can Be Played On Windows Vista - Set what type or specific games that can or can’t be played on a Windows Vista PC.
• How-to Set Up Parental Controls - Learn how to set up and use parental controls in Windows Vista to monitor your kid’s computer usage.
• Turn Parental Controls On In Windows Vista - Learn how to turn on Parental Controls in Windows Vista.
• Windows Vista Activity Reporting - Learn how to turn on and use Windows Vista Parental Controls Activity Reporting.
• Windows Vista Time Limits - Control when a user can use the computer with Windows Vista Time Limits.
• Windows Vista Web Filter - Take control of what type of web content certain users have access to with Windows Vista’s Web Filter.

Search

• Add a Folder to Vista Search Index - Add a new folder to Windows Vista’s search index.
• Change the Windows Vista Search Index Location - Learn how to change the location of Windows Vista’s search engine index.
• Rebuild Windows Vista’s Search Index - Learn how to manually rebuild Windows Vista’s search index.
• Search Windows Photo Gallery for Pictures - Learn how to search pictures in Windows Photo Gallery using tags, ratings, and captions.

Security

• Add an Exception in the Windows Vista Firewall - Learn how to open a port or allow a program through the Windows Vista firewall.
• Change How Security Center Alerts Me - Set how Security Center alerts you in Windows Vista.
• Create a Password Reset Disk - Create a Password Reset Disk in Windows Vista to reset a user account you forgot the password for.
• Disable or Enable UAC from the Command Prompt - Quickly disable or enable User Account Control (UAC) from the command prompt.
• Disable or Enable UAC from the Search Box - Quickly disable or enable User Account Control (UAC) from the search box.
• Disable UAC Using Msconfig - Disable User Account Control (UAC) using msconfig.
• Disable Write Access on A USB Device - Stop a computer from being able to write to a USB device.
• Disabling User Account Control (UAC) In Windows Vista - This guide shows you how to disable User Account Control (UAC) in Windows Vista by disabling admin approval mode, disabling UAC from prompting you when installing software or changing system settings, and changing elevated privileges behavior.
• Enable Secure Logon in Windows Vista - Create an extra layer of protection on a Windows Vista computer by enabling Secure Logon.
• Set a Program to Always Run With Administrative Privileges - This guide shows you how to set a program or shortcut to always run with administrative privileges in Windows Vista.
• Turn Off User Account Control - Learn how to turn off User Account Control (UAC) in Windows Vista.
• Turn the Windows Firewall On or Off Individual Network Connections - Turn the Windows Vista firewall on or off individual network connections on the same computer.
• Windows Vista User Account Control (UAC) Explained - User Account Control (UAC) explained for regular computer users.

Sidebar Gadgets

• Adjust the Opacity of Windows Vista Sidebar Gadgets - Learn how to adjust the opacity of gadgets in Windows Vista.
• Disable the Windows Vista Sidebar - Stop the sidebar from showing up when Windows Vista boots up.
• Enable the Windows Sidebar - Learn how to enable the Windows Vista Sidebar.
• Uninstall a Gadget in Windows Vista Sidebar - Learn how to uninstall a gadget from the Windows Vista sidebar and your computer.
• Windows Vista Sidebar Arrangement - Modify the arrangement properties of Windows Vista’s sidebar.

Snipping Tool

• Capture a Screen Shot Using the Snipping Tool in Windows Vista - Learn how to capture screen shots in Windows Vista using the Snipping Tool.
• Launch the Snipping Tool and Take a Screen Shot with a Keystroke - How-to set the Snipping Tool to take a screen shot (snip) when a keystroke is pressed instead of having to open the Snipping Tool from the Start Menu.
• Take a Screen Shot of a Menu with the Snipping Tool in Windows Vista - How-to take a screen shot (snip) of the Start Menu or any other menu using the Snipping Tool in Windows Vista.

Windows Contacts

• Create a Contact in Windows Mail - Learn how to create a new Windows contact from within Windows Mail for Windows Vista.
• Manually Create a Contact in Windows Contacts - How-to manually create a contact in Windows Contacts for Windows Vista.
• Sort Windows Vista Contacts Into Groups - Learn how to manage contact groups in Windows Contacts for Windows Vista.
• Stop Windows Mail from Automatically Creating Contacts - Stop Windows Mail from automatically creating a new contact from someone you reply to for the first time or who is not already in your contacts list.

Windows Defender

• Configuring Options in Windows Defender - Learn how to customize Windows Defender’s automatic scanning, default actions, real-time protection, advanced, and administrator options.
• How-to Allow Items Flagged by Windows Defender - Learn how to exclude programs from being removed, cleaned, or quarantined by Windows Defender.
• How-to Remove Items from the Allowed List in Windows Defender - This guide shows you how to remove items from Windows Defender’s allowed list.
• How-to Remove or Restore Items Quarantined by Windows Defender - Learn how to delete or restore quarantined items in Windows Defender.
• How-to Use Software Explorer in Windows Defender - This guide shows you how to use Software Explorer in Windows Defender to view detailed information about programs running on your computer and to stop programs from starting when Windows starts.
• How-to Use Windows Defender - Learn how to get the most out of Windows Defender.
• Remove Unwanted Items Detected by Windows Defender - Learn how to remove spyware, adware, and viruses found with Windows Defender.
• Roll Back the Signature Definitions in Windows Defender - Learn how to roll back or uninstall the signature definitions and engine files for Windows Defender.
• Scanning For Spyware Using Windows Defender - An in depth guide on scanning your computer for spyware using Windows Defender.
• Windows Defender Installation - Learn how to install Windows Defender on Windows XP or turn Windows Defender on in Windows Vista.
• Windows Defender SpyNet Explained - Learn about Microsoft SpyNet and how to change SpyNet settings in Windows Defender.

Windows DVD Maker

• Create and Burn a Slide Show to DVD Using Windows DVD Maker - Learn how to create a slide show, add music to it, transitions, pan-and-zoom affects, and burn it on a DVD that plays on most DVD players using Windows DVD Maker for Windows Vista.
• Customize a Menu in Windows DVD Maker - Learn how to customize a menu in Windows DVD Maker.
• How-to Create a Home Video DVD - Learn how to export your home videos from your video camera, edit them, and burn them to a DVD that plays on most DVD players using Windows Vista.
• Import Video or Pictures into Windows DVD Maker - Learn how to import video or pictures into Windows DVD Maker.
• Windows DVD Maker Options - Learn how to adjust the options in Windows DVD Maker.

Windows Mail

• Change How Often Windows Mail Checks For New Mail - Learn how to change how often Windows Mail for Windows Vista automatically checks for new e-mail.
• Create a Contact in Windows Mail - Learn how to create a new Windows contact from within Windows Mail for Windows Vista.
• Create a POP3 or IMAP E-mail Account in Windows Mail - Learn how to add a new POP3 or IMAP e-mail account to Windows Mail on Windows Vista.
• Export an E-mail Account in Windows Mail - This guide shows you how to export your e-mail account settings from Windows Mail in Windows Vista.
• How-to Export Windows Mail Messages - This guide shows you how to export e-mail messages in Windows Mail for Windows Vista.
• Import an E-mail Account in Windows Mail - This guide shows you how to import an e-mail account into Windows Mail in Windows Vista.
• Set Windows Mail to Leave POP3 E-mail on the Server - Setup Windows Mail for Windows Vista to leave e-mail it receives on the POP3 mail server instead of deleting it.
• Sort E-mail by Account in Windows Mail - Learn how to sort e-mail into folders from multiple e-mail accounts in Windows Mail for Windows Vista.
• Stop Windows Mail from Automatically Creating Contacts - Stop Windows Mail from automatically creating a new contact from someone you reply to for the first time or who is not already in your contacts list.
• Turn the Message Received Sound On or Off in Windows Mail - Learn how to turn the sound that plays when Windows Mail for Windows Vista receives a new e-mail message on or off.
• Windows Mail Signatures - Learn how to create and setup signatures in Windows Mail.
• Windows Mail Spell Check - Set Windows Mail to automatically check e-mail you’ve written for spelling errors before it sends it.

Windows Media Player

• Add Missing Album Art in Windows Media Player Library - How to replace a missing CD cover in Windows Media Players library.
• Burn an Audio CD Using Windows Media Player - How to burn an audio CD using Windows Media Player that can be played on most CD players.
• Burn an Audio Data Disc with Windows Media Player - Learn how to create an audio CD or DVD that can hold about 47 hours of music on CD or over 300 hours of music on DVD that can be played on most DVD players.
• Change the Location Windows Media Player Saves Ripped CDs - Change the location Windows Media Player saves CDs it rips.
• Editing Album Info in Windows Media Player - Edit missing or wrong album info in Windows Media Players library.
• Embed Pictures in MP3 and WMA Files Using Windows Media Player - This guide shows you how to embed pictures inside MP3 or WMA files using Windows Media Player.
• Enable and Adjust Windows Media Player 11 Graphic Equalizer - Learn how to enable and adjust the graphic equalizer in Windows Media Player 11.
• Increase the Maximum Bit Rate of WMA Files to 320 Kbps - Learn how to increase the maximum bit rate Windows Media Player can rip CDs in Windows Media Audio (WMA) format from 192 to 320 Kbps.
• Increase Windows Media Player 11 Play Speed - Learn how to listen to audio or watch video at up to 2 times the normal play speed without affecting the pitch very much in Windows Media Player 11.
• Manage Playlists in Windows Media Player - How to manage playlists in Windows Media Player.
• Managing Auto Playlists in Windows Media Player - Learn how to create incredibly dynamic playlists called Auto Playlist in Windows Media Player.
• Managing Columns in Windows Media Player’s Music Library - This guide shows you how to add, remove, move, sort, and resize columns in your Windows Media music library.
• Manually Add a Folder Monitored By Windows Media Player - How to manually add a monitored folder to Windows Media Player’s media library.
• Reduce CD Skipping in Windows Media Player - Turn on error correction in Windows Media Player to reduce skipping from scratched CDs when you rip them.
• Rip a CD in Windows Media Player - Learn how to copy (or rip) a CD to your computer in Windows Media Player.
• Share Your Windows Media Player Library with Everyone Using Public Folders - Share your Windows Media Player library with everyone who logs on your computer and/or through a network using a shared public folder.
• Windows Media Player Toolbar - This guide shows you how to enable and use the Windows Media Player toolbar.

Windows Movie Maker

• Add Effects to Clips in Windows Movie Maker - Learn how to add effects to video clips in Windows Movie Maker for Windows Vista.
• Add Titles and Credits in Windows Movie Maker - Add titles and credits before, during, and after your movie in Windows Movie Maker.
• Add Transitions between Clips in Windows Movie Maker - Learn how to add transitions between video clips in Windows Movie Maker for Windows Vista.
• Add Video Clips and Pictures to Windows Movie Makers Story Board - Learn how to add video clips and pictures to Windows Movie Makers story board for editing.
• How-to Create a Home Video DVD - Learn how to export your home videos from your video camera, edit them, and burn them to a DVD that plays on most DVD players using Windows Vista.
• Import Video in Windows Vista - How to import video from a Digital Video (DV) camcorder to a computer using the video import wizard included with Windows Vista.
• Publish a Video in Windows Movie Maker - This guide shows you how to save an edited video in Windows Movie Maker for Windows Vista to your computer.
• Trim a Video in Windows Movie Maker - Learn how to split a video into multiple videos using Windows Movie Maker for Windows Vista.

Windows Photo Gallery

• Create a Panoramic Photo by Stitching Multiple Photos Together - This guide shows you how to merge multiple pictures together to create a panoramic picture using Windows Live Photo Gallery.
• Crop a Picture in Windows Photo Gallery - Learn how to crop a picture in Windows Photo Gallery
• Import Pictures from Your Digital Camera to Windows Photo Gallery - Import pictures from your digital camera to Windows Photo Gallery for Windows Vista without third party software.
• Make Your Digital Pictures More Colorful Using Windows Photo Gallery - Learn how to exaggerate the colors of your digital pictures using Windows Photo Gallery.
• Organize Your Digital Pictures in Windows Photo Gallery - Learn how to organize your digital pictures in Windows Photo Gallery included in Windows Vista using tags, ratings, and captions to make finding them a piece of cake.
• Recover the Original Version of a Picture Edited using Windows Vista’s Photo Gallery - Learn how to get the original versions of pictures back that were edited using Windows Vista’s Photo Gallery.
• Remove Red Eyes from Digital Pictures with Windows Photo Gallery - Learn how to use Windows Photo Gallery for Windows Vista to remove red eyes in your digital pictures.
• Search Windows Photo Gallery for Pictures - Learn how to search pictures in Windows Photo Gallery using tags, ratings, and captions.
• Sharpen a Photo - Learn how to sharpen a picture using Windows Live Photo Gallery.
• Show Pictures in Windows Photo Gallery as a Screen Saver - Learn how to display pictures from Windows Photo Gallery as a screen saver in Windows Vista.
• Turn a Color Digital Picture Black and White with Windows Photo Gallery - Turn a color digital picture black and white using Windows Photo Gallery for Windows Vista.

Windows Speech Recognition

• Set up Windows Vista’s Speech Recognition - This guide shows you how to set up Windows Vista’s Speech Recognition for the first time.
• To Start or Not To Start Speech Recognition When Windows Starts - How to set up Windows Vista’s Speech Recognition to start automatically or not when Windows boots up.
• Train Windows Vista’s Speech Recognition - Learn how to train Windows Vista’s Speech Recognition to better understand your voice and how you speak.
• Windows Vista Speech Recognition Profiles - Set up Speech Recognition in Windows Vista to use multiple profiles on a computer with multiple users.
• Windows Vista’s Speech Recognition Command Reference - A complete reference to Windows Vista’s Speech Recognition commands.

Windows Update

• Hide Windows Vista Updates - This guide shows you how to hide Windows Vista Updates you will never install.
• Set Windows Update to Deliver Updates to More Programs and Services - How-to set up Windows Update for Windows Vista to update other programs and services like Microsoft Office and Windows Defender along with Windows updates.
• Uninstall a Windows Vista Update - This guide shows you how to uninstall a Windows Update on Windows Vista.