Open Windows Explorer with Single Pane
Monday, December 29, 2008 Posted by Aman Jain
When you use [Windows] +[E] to open a Windows Explorer window, it opens in the two-pane layout.To have it open within a single pane by default, do the following :
In the Registry Editor, navigate to
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\explore\ddexec
Double click on the (Default) and change the string to
[ ViewFolder (“%1” , %I, %S) ] (including the brackets )
To revert to the double pane window, set (Default) to
[ ExploreFolder(“%1” , %I, %S) ]
How to turn on Remote Desktop in Windows Vista
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 Posted by Aman Jain
In Vista , the Remote Desktop connection feature is disabled by default .If you need to access your PC from another system or vice versa , you can easily enable this feature .
To do so :
1) Right Click the "My Computer" desktop icon and click "Properties"
2) On the left pane , click the remote settings link.
3) Select "Allow Assistance connections to this computer".
4) To allow connections from any windows version , click the "Allow connections from computers running any version of Remote desktop" radio button.
5) Once done , click "Ok".
Copy the name of folders or files with their path and to insert it into a document
Friday, October 24, 2008 Posted by Aman Jain
Then keep the [Shift] key pressed and right click the icon on the right side of the window .The context menu (pop up after right clicking ) that is displayed shows more command than usual -including the "Copy as path" command .
You can copy the name of the file of folder with the complete path on the clipboard using this command .You can then copy the information to other applications such as word with [Cntrl] + [V].The inserted information is enclosed in inverted commas.
Change Windows Vista Power Button Setting to shut down
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Posted by Aman Jain
In vista you would find the default action for the power button on the start menu is 'Sleep'. It simply puts the computer in low power staterather than shutting it all together .But this may not be necessary or useful for everyone .You may want to the system to shut down directly on clicking the power button rather than making it Sleep.To change this setting simply follow the following steps below-1. click 'StartControl Panel'
2. In the control panel , double click the 'Power Options ' window.
3. click the 'Change Plan Settings ' link below the Power saver radio button.
4. click the 'Change Advanced power settings link
5. expand the 'Power Buttons and lid ' setting.
6. Expand the Power button action ' and 'Start menu power button ' options .
7. Click 'Setting' and select the 'Shut down' option from the drop down list .
8. Once done click 'Ok'
Now your system will get 'shut down' instead of 'Sleep' when you ll press power Button.
Access Windows Vista Encryption utility in contextual menu
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Posted by Aman Jain
Windows vista has a built in file encryption utility .If you use this utility quite frequently ,you may want to add this option to the contextual menu (the menu that opens on rightclicking a file )This would make it quite easy to encrypt or decrypt your rather than using the File properties dialog box.to add the encrypt option to your context menu -
1. Click 'start' and type 'regedit'
2. Navigate to 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced'
3. Right click on the right pane and select 'New DWORD 32 bit value'
4. Name the new key as 'EncryptioncontextMenu'
5. Once the key is created , double click it and enter the integer '1' in the 'Value data' field
6. Close the registry editor .
3. Right click on the right pane and select 'New DWORD 32 bit value'
4. Name the new key as 'EncryptioncontextMenu'
5. Once the key is created , double click it and enter the integer '1' in the 'Value data' field
6. Close the registry editor .
Now whenever you right click a file , you 'll find the 'encrypt' option in the contextual menu.
Some of the features of Windows Vista-Intellipoint Software
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 Posted by monu
Some of the features of the IntelliPoint software:
Magnifier
Although Windows Vista has a built-in magnifier that enlarges text and icons for easier viewing, the IntelliPoint software acts more like a real magnifying glass. You can select the size of the magnifying window to encompass either a small section of a document, Web page, or photo. The size is customizable by dragging the window to your preferred size. The size you select will be remembered for future use. You can also change the magnification level from 1.5x to 5x.Some keyboards also have a ‘Magnifier' button that can be used alone or in conjunction with the mouse controls.
Instant Viewer
For those of you who use a mouse to navigate, this feature is similar to the keyboard shortcut ‘Alt-Tab.' With a quick push of the mouse wheel, you can see every application that's open. After moving the cursor to any of the windows, a quick mouse click brings the window to the front.
For those of you who use a mouse to navigate, this feature is similar to the keyboard shortcut ‘Alt-Tab.' With a quick push of the mouse wheel, you can see every application that's open. After moving the cursor to any of the windows, a quick mouse click brings the window to the front.
Precision Booster
If you're a gamer and your mouse supports this, Precision Booster will increase or decrease the speed of the pointer for improved accuracy. You'll be able to move around the screen much faster. A quick press and hold increases the speed until released, or just press and release the assigned button to toggle the speed up and then press and release again to resume normal speed.
The hot keys on the Microsoft keyboards and mice are fully customizable to work with the IntelliPoint software.
Flip 3D
One-touch access to Windows Flip 3D on the mouse allows users to flip through open windows in a stack, and quickly switch between applications for added productivity.
If you're a gamer and your mouse supports this, Precision Booster will increase or decrease the speed of the pointer for improved accuracy. You'll be able to move around the screen much faster. A quick press and hold increases the speed until released, or just press and release the assigned button to toggle the speed up and then press and release again to resume normal speed.
The hot keys on the Microsoft keyboards and mice are fully customizable to work with the IntelliPoint software.
Flip 3D
One-touch access to Windows Flip 3D on the mouse allows users to flip through open windows in a stack, and quickly switch between applications for added productivity.
RSS Feeds and Page Zooming in Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 Posted by Aman Jain
A feed also known as RSS feed, XML feed, or syndicated content, is website content that can be automatically delivered to your browser. By subscribing to a feed , you can get updated content, such as breaking news or new posts added to your favourite blog. without having to visit the website. The feeds button in the Internet Explorer toolbar will light up when a feed is available for a webpage you’re viewing . Click the button to display the feed or to subscribe to it .
Along with a feed reader , IE also introduces a zoom facility with this version . Page zoom lets you enlarge or reduce the size of a web page . Unlike the previous version of zoom , which changed only the font size of the page, the new zoom enlarges or reduces everything on the page be it text or out of a page. You can zoom from 10% to 1000%.To zoom in or out of the page ,click on the zoom button which is located in the lower right- hand corner of the screen . By clicking on the zoom button, IE will step through three zoom levels 100% , 125 % and 150 %You can also access other zoom levels by clicking on the small arrow next to the zoom button ; note here that you can also specify a custom level of zoom . You can also zoom into a web site by pressing +<+> and zoom out by pressing +<+>.You can also hold down the ctrl button and use the mouse wheel to zoom into and out of a web page .
Adding Search Engines of your choice in Windows Vista
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 Posted by Aman Jain
The new instant search box lets you search the web from the Address bar.You can also search using different search providers to get better results.By default IE uses the Live Search Engine but this can be easily changed to a search engine of your choice .
1.Open IE.The search box is situatd in the upper right hand corner of IE.
2.Click the arrow to the right of the search box
3.Click Find more Providers.
4.Click the search providers you would like to add.This opens the Add Search provider dialog box .
5. If you want the provider that you just added to be used by default when searching from the Address bar or the search box ,select the ‘Make this my default search provider’ check box
6. Click Add provider
7.Repeat steps 4 through 6 for each provider you want to add.
1.Open IE.The search box is situatd in the upper right hand corner of IE.
2.Click the arrow to the right of the search box
3.Click Find more Providers.
4.Click the search providers you would like to add.This opens the Add Search provider dialog box .
5. If you want the provider that you just added to be used by default when searching from the Address bar or the search box ,select the ‘Make this my default search provider’ check box
6. Click Add provider
7.Repeat steps 4 through 6 for each provider you want to add.
