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Advanced: Another Way to Add Icons to Desktop

Creating a shortcut icon to desktop is very easy and one of the useful invented features in Windows. Did you ever asked why some system icons has no overlay shortcut arrow icon?  e.g. Computer, Network, Recycle Bin and Internet Explorer Icon. Tweak with winbubbles ?  Maybe… Now, I’m going to share how to create icons in Desktop like those system icons that we usually see. 1. Create or Provide a reference number called GUID which is unique to identify a particular icon. Learn first how to generate a new GUID for each Icon that you’ll create. 2. In this example I’m going to use the Guid: {9e4e00f2-7abc-44b6-9853-e807cdb1dccb} 3. Find and Open Regedit.exe using the Start Menu Quick Search and navigate to the Subkeys below: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\Namespace *If you can’t see the Desktop and Name space keys… just create a new subkey 4. Create a new Key inside called {9e4e00f2-7abc-44b6-9853-e...

Simple Ways to Improve/Enhance Windows Vista Performance

Speed up Vista! This is the most directly and indirectly talked topic in the internet for 2 years the day after Windows Vista was launched. In this article, I’m going to give several ways to Increase your laptop and PC performance. Install Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and 2 When Windows Service Pack 1 was released, we have seen huge performance increase in File Management, Compatibility and Windows Shell Stability. Windows Vista Service Pack 2 makes it more stable and faster. I’m using the new Service pack for few weeks now and it looks good. Download SP1 and SP2 Increase your RAM For sure… Buying more RAM in Vista will help you while in Multiple Task - launching and using several apps at the same time. Fresh Installation of Windows Vista Windows was designed to operate in multiple cases or hybrid environment. So, definitely tracking those changes is extremely difficult or almost impossible to detect. If you upgrade the copy of your ...

Download Vista SP2 - New Service Pack for Windows Vista

The latest service pack both for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista includes all the updates delivered since SP1 . Therefore, make sure that you are running the previous version of Service Pack before installing the new one.       It Supports new types of hardware and simplifies deployment for all users. Procedure SP1: Read first the Notable Changes and Reminders in SP1 , Download and Install the previous Service pack . SP2: Choose which type do you want (DVD ISO or the standalone installer) and Download the File . Simply launch the installer afterwards and follow the instructions After you successfully installed Vista SP2, you can run the Cleanup tool (compcln.exe in command prompt) to permanently install the Service Pack and save more disk Space. Important Changes that you will noticed: Stability and Performance

Quick Tip: Speed up Minimize and Maximize of Window in Windows Vista

To see is to believed: For two days now, I am trying to emulate the speed of Windows 7 in Vista. One feature that can be access by anyone is increasing the speed of maximizing and minimizing a window by removing the animation feature. Simply press Windows Key + R to launch the Run Window and type rundll32.exe Shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL SysDM.cpl,,3 Alternatively, you can press Win+Pause and once the System Window opens click the “Advance system settings” located at the left side of the window. Afterwards UAC will open, just push the Continue button. In Performance Group, Click the Settings Button. Performance option window will open and in Visual Effect Tab click the “Custom:” option. Simply uncheck Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing and hit the Apply Button . That’s it. Proof: Disable the feature and open a Picture (.jpg or png) in  Pictures folder using Windows Photo Gallery. I’m sure you’ll noticed a huge difference… esp...

Clean-up your Registry using RegistryBooster 2009

I would like to thank Uniblue.com for this month donation in this blogsite. It will help me maintain and create more products faster… Thank you very much! The truth is, they did not ask me to write something about their product. However, when I tried it out, I was amazed because it was very very easy to use. The product is good. It will help you automate finding problems easily. Also, the most important thing… It will let you create a backup before cleaning your registry. It’s a must to try. CLICK HERE Enjoy! :) If you want to learn more about the registry and what can you do about it. Check out my Tips: Windows Vista Tips and Secrets, Tricks, Tweaks, Unlocks and Downloads Also… Please check out my other Softwares related to Registry Booster 2009: Read Here