Vista On Video

There is a glitch in the Windows Vista Windows XP Service Pack 3 or Windows Vista Service Pack 1, that surfaces with a tool that is called Fixccs.exe. The downside of this tool is that it adds numerous registry keys in many locations and some of these registries are from Symantec. The official Windows Vista Place Blog states, “Because of these registry keys, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms: These entires cause issues such as:

1. Windows Device Manager is empty.
2. Missing Wireless network adaptors or other hardware devices.
3. Unable to connect using a wireless adapter.

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More and more sleek new products are being launched every other day, making the customers craving for more. We are referring to the new Vista 64-bit PC which Microsoft has launched recently. According to windows vista place 64-bit PC has hit the market with full blow.

The introduction of 64-bit Vista PCs, has only increased the sales of the product. Its usage has been increasing tremendously, outdoing the sales of 32-bit PCs. Microsoft Windows Vista says “The installed base of 64-bit Windows Vista PCs, as a percentage of all Windows Vista systems, has more than tripled in the U.S….” [Read the rest of this entry...]

Wallpapers on computers are an interesting thing to look out for. It is something which every user put it on their PCs or laptops to make the outlook more interesting and captivating. Windows Vista has a whole new range of wallpapers

Wallpapers can range from scenery to actors to cute little pictures. It all depends on what the user wants to use. Try out on putting new and exciting wallpapers to hold your interest. To add extra jinx to your computer simply select a wallpaper of your choice. Keep putting it, and change it whenever you get hold of another one which interests you. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Out there at Microsoft Vista, there are some amazing list of free softwares provided for the users. With this list of information one can easily access the Vista Softwares. Users will only benefit after going through this long list of free softwares. Check it out now!

Window Vista Goodies

Experience Pack - “Validation Required”

• Equation Writer - Write a math equation and change it in a typewritten image, and paste it to a report.
• Media Transfer – Transfer media files from a computer to a Tablet PC.
• Ink Crossword – Use your pen and solve crossword puzzles.
• Ink Flash Cards – Know more facts by using it. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Ever wondered what it would be like if there was no mouse to click on when you are working on a computer? It would be a little tough, but we have solutions for problems like this. There are easy and cool ways to escape from it. Simply, use the keyboard to avoid further problems.

But, how are you just going to use the keyboard without knowing the abc of it. We have the solution for you. Shortcuts are the easy way out to to put a full stop to your problems. But, remember shortcut, at times may be a little risky. Anyways, it’s not the same while using keyboard shortcuts. In fact, it is the easiest way to work on. Listed below are 100 amazing and useful keyboard shortcuts. Have a look – It might be of use anytime when your working on a computer.

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Here I am half way through my mission to point out some of the things I like about Windows Vista. And yes I am aware I still have half of the way to go (for all of you half empty people). While podnering my next post I decided to take a Windows negative and spin it into a positive, maybe. I did say spin, so if you think I am full of BS then so be it.

We all know how Microsoft has perfected the art of software crashes, freeze ups, and shut downs. Knowing what a monster the Windows Operating System is, Microsoft included a problems reports and solutions application in the control panel. The Problem Reports and Solutions manager is a better way to diagnose errors, crashes, malfunctions, and even Malware issues.

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Windows Vista by default has Windows Media Center as a part of the Vista core package. Although Windows Vista Media Center is capable of doing many things there is one thing in particular that I do often, watch live TV. I never had much of an interest in watching TV on my computer and was not a Vista user until my computer suffered a catastrophic failure. While in a hurry I bought a new tower begrudgingly with Windows Vista installed. The tower did not have a TV tuner installed and so my curiosity eventually got the best of me. After researching different TV tuner cards I settled on the Pinnacle HD Tuner card. Installing was a snap and in no time I was watching live TV on my PC. The down side of my new tuner was the Pinnacle TV Center Pro software did not run very smoothly on my PC. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Sometimes it is the simple things that make me happy. Simple things such as the way Windows Vista displays folders on the desktop. Yup, It might sound corny, but I love it as much as some of the other more important features that make Windows Vista great. The fact is everyone is attracted to looks and that does not stop at how people look. It includes cars, their homes, clothes, and even their desktop displays. After all, there is a whole market of windows customization software like Window Blinds, screen savers, desktop wallpapers and such. Maybe you have not been blessed/cursed with Vista yet and have not experienced all of the features Vista offers. Yes it is bitter sweet, Vista Good-Vista Bad.

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Downloading and installing Windows Vista Gadgets is a fairly simple process. This little tutorial should have you on your way in a few short moments. First you will need a gadget that is available to download. You can start by finding gadgets at the Windows Live Gallery here. For this demonstration I am going to download and install the Internet Speed Test gadget from the most popular downloads area. So follow along and see how easy it is to install Windows Vista Gadgets. [Read the rest of this entry...]

One of the easiest to use features of Windows Vista is the gadgets side bar. Gadgets are little little pieces of code packaged to integrate into the Vista operating system. There are a wide variety of gadgets that do many different tasks including displaying media, monitoring your operating system, organizing your personal information, handling email, and even performing internet search functions. With the virtual land rush of Web 2.0, Microsoft created it’s gadget platform to be a simple interface for developers to hook into and connect it’s users with other medium from within the operating system. Not all gadgets are created equal, and some are even borderline spammy/spyware laced. [Read the rest of this entry...]