Windows Vista Tips, Tricks and Tweaks

Below, you will find some helpful tips to help you get the most out of your Windows Vista Operating System:

Note: The information below is given freely without any warranty of any kind. Use the information at your own risk.

General Tips
System Specifications	Windows Vista Featured Releases
Troubleshooting with Windows Vista	Creating Vista Sound
Deleting Browsing History Feature	Disable "Recently opened files" list
Change Folder Options	Change your Product Key
Change Windows Security Center Alerts	Download Windows Live Messenger for Vista
Force a window to maximize	Force users to login with a user name and password
Sleep and Hibernate Modes	Remove program entries in the "Open With" list
Choose a different theme	What is ReadyBoot?
What Vista Edition is right for you?	What is SuperFetch?
How to create a Strong Password
Windows Explorer Tips
Enhance Explorer's Performance	Start Windows Explorer from a folder of your choice
"Windows Explorer has stopped working" Error Message
Desktop Tips
Changing Taskbar Applications	Reduce Desktop Icon Size
Manage Your Quick Launch Bar	Disable Vista's Welcome Center and Sidebar
Get to your Desktop fast	Put Internet Explorer On Your Vista Desktop
Add another clock to the system tray	Create a Quick Launch toolbar
Rename Your Network Icon
Start Menu Tips
Put the "Run" command back in the Start Menu	Bypass the Start Button
Start Menu Folder
Performance Tips
Adjust your power settings	Increase Available Disk Space
Using the System File Checker (SFC) in Vista	Increase your Graphic Cards Performance