Archive for the Windows Vista Category
Resize images in windows explorer with a right click
Microsoft PowerToys is a great hit, but it certainly works in Windows XP 32 bit. There were various tool, among with Image Resizer was liked by many users. Since this popular tool gained popularity in no time, Microsoft decided it to carry further. So the tool was rewritten and is provided free of c
Read Full PostHow to install IIS on windows 7 or Vista
If you are a developer and you are using Windows 7, installing IIS (internet information server) would be the first thing you would like to do. Installing IIS is just installing one of the Windows component but the steps involved are sometimes hard to find, since its not installed by default. So let
Read Full PostSet Videos as wallpaper with Microsoft Dreamscene
Hey Folks, Its an era when we are going to see lots of changes in the operating systems for sure. With the launch of Windows 7 and google announced its own operating system rising from Chrome it surely fantasizes everyone. Just to add some more fun to your Microsoft windows desktop I wanted to
Read Full PostSims 3: Game Review
On June 2nd, 2009 EA released the next chapter for one of the most popular gaming series – The Sims. The Sims 3 brings a lot of new stuff to the table, while improves on what was already there. We have a look how. First thing you will notice the moment you launch the game is the new graphics engi
Read Full PostLaunchy in Windows – Who needs the Start Menu?
[caption id="attachment_806" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Launchy in Windows - Who needs the Start Menu?"][/caption] Notice anything different in this screenshot? Well, if you have used Linux or Mac, you must have definitely come across GNOME Do (in Linux) or Quicksilver (in Mac).
Read Full PostLock Windows XP using command line
Hey guys, As discussed in my previous post I have installed VirtualBox recently. But after installing VBox i found that the Windows key or the super key (called in Unix environment) is not working anymore when the virtual machine is running. That is the key used as a shortcut (window key + L) to lo
Read Full PostChange your windows vista, xp password from command prompt
Hey guys, Today at office was wondering how to change the windows login password. Actually there was some virus which corrupted all my exe files. So was unable to open up the user control panel and do the stuff thru GUI. So this is how i changed the password for my computer. net user realin 12345 T
Read Full PostEnd process from command line or console when task manager is not working in windows
Heya, This is going to be a really small trick but hope you like it, it can save you a reboot at time :) During my Odyssey to Microsoft windows xp followed by Microsoft Windows Vista i felt that there are times when the task manager neglects you and do not respond at all. But you know the process
Read Full PostEnable hibernation in windows Vista
Certainly windows vista is pain for many, that includes me as well. But somehow i have to live with it because that is the OEM version i got with my laptop. Windows XP was way better than this drag. Lol.. lets not condemn Vista anymore and let me show you how can you enable hibernation which you dis
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