Tag: A-Windows
How to Disable User Account Control in Vista
In an effort to prevent misuse and accidental modifications to critical files and settings in Windows, Microsoft developed User Account Control in Vista. Although...
How to Access the Command Prompt
The command prompt is the non-graphical user interface that enables you to interact with your operating system. Nowadays the majority of the...
How to Enable File Sharing in Virtual PC
If you've ever worked with Virtual environments then you know the importance of file accessibility. In my case I have a preset list of...
Windows 7 Beta Screenshot Tour – Installation
Just when Microsoft is starting to get Vista right, they announce the upcoming release of their next operating system. Microsoft is speculated...
How to Install Virtual Machine Additions Using Virtual PC 2007
Virtual Machine Additions allow you to extend the capability of Microsoft's Virtual PC software (capabilities listed at the end of the article), however installing...
How to Select Multiple Files Using Checkboxes in Vista
If you are into checkboxes then this is the guide for you. Among the many ways that you can select multiple files in Windows...
How to Speed Up Internet Browsing With Windows Vista
Every time you type www.GilsMethod.com Windows sends a request to your internet provider's nameserver, these servers then respond with an address like 109.239.146.34 (which...
How to Change the Standby Button to Shutdown in Vista’s Start Menu
The first thing I noticed when I used Vista was the fact that the Shut down button was not a Shut down button (as...
How to Optimize Vista’s Virtual Memory and Improve Performance
One of the problems with Vista's default Virtual Settings is that the swap file size is variable meaning, that it grows and shrink with...
How to Save Windows Vista Searches
With the introduction of Vista close to 2 years ago, my favorite feature to this day is the built-in search function and the ability...
How to Change the Windows XP Theme on Your Computer
Ever wanted to refresh the look of your Windows XP computer? The guide below will show you the simple steps to accomplish this as...
How to Find Device ID’s to Resolve Unknown Device Problems
Like most computer users, at one point or another, you've either performed a clean install on your machine or simply could not...
How to Make Home Video DVD’s Using Windows Vista
If you've ever wanted to author your own DVD's for family events, travel, and/or your favorite clips, you can now accomplish this using software...