Windows XP has the ability to create file type association for a new file extension in Control Panel, Folder Options, File Types tab. Unfortunately, the File Types tab is removed in Windows Vista and the Default Programs applet does not provide an option to create new file type association. (more…)
Archive for June, 2008
How to Create New File Type Association in Windows Vista
Change the Open Folder Icon in Windows Explorer and Registry Editor
To easily identify currently selected folder in the Windows Explorer navigation pane, you can change the default open folder icon using a registry edit. This works fine in Windows XP as well as in Windows Vista. (more…)
Fix for Windows XP SP3 and Vista SP1 Install Problems With Norton Product Installed
After installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 or Windows Vista Service Pack 1, you may experience the following problems:
- Device Manager is empty
- Missing Wireless network adaptors or other hardware devices
- Unable to connect using a wireless adapter
When you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or Windows Vista Service Pack 1, a tool that is called Fixccs.exe adds numerous registry keys in many locations but is unable to remove them, if you have a Norton 2008 product in your computer. Symantec has released an update (available via LiveUpdate) that can prevent this problem from occuring. For more information, see FAQ Upgrading to Windows XP Service Pack 3 or Windows Vista Service Pack 1 with your Norton 2008 product installed.
Note: If you’ve already upgraded to XP Service Pack 3 or Vista Service Pack 1 and facing the above problems, download and run the SymRegFix.exe fix from the Symantec link mentioned earlier.
Update
Microsoft has added two new articles containing a fix for this problem. Check these links:
Apply the Default User Logon Picture to All Users in Vista
If you’re wondering if it’s possible to set a default user account picture for all user accounts in the system, then this article is for you. There is a new Group Policy setting in Windows Vista using which you can apply a default user logon picture in the Welcome Screen for all user accounts. (more…)
Remove Hibernation File Cleaner From Vista Disk Cleanup Options
Hibernate feature gets disabled if you select the Hibernation File Cleaner in Windows Vista Disk Cleanup tool. (REF KB928897.) To prevent accidental deletion of the hibernation file from any admin level user account in your system, you may remove the entry Hibernation File Cleaner from the Disk Cleanup options.
How to Add the UK English Spell Check Option in Windows Live Mail
Windows Live Mail includes the English (UK) spell check dictionary built-in, but the option is not exposed for some unknown reason. To enable the English (United Kingdom) spell check dictionary, using one of the methods below. Method 1 tells you how to manually add the UK English Spell check option in Windows Live Mail, and Method 2 uses a VBScript that I wrote to automate the task. (more…)
Restore Missing Windows Media Player to the Set Default Programs List in Windows Vista
If you find that the Windows Media Player entry is missing in the Set your Default Programs listing, it’s probably because someone removed access to the program in your computer. Here is how you restore it. (more…)
Fix for Windows Error Opening Internet Shortcut or Local HTML File Using Firefox
With Mozilla Firefox set as the default browser, when you open a hyperlink from your email client, or when running a URL or a HTML file, one of the following errors may occur: (more…)
Zip Files Right-Click Warning – This Page Has an Unspecified Potential Security Risk
Everytime I right-click on a .zip file in a network share, the following warning message appears, and the right-click menu appears normally after clicking Yes.
This page has an unspecified potential security risk.
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Reset the Registry and the File Permissions in Windows XP
You may need to reset the registry and file permissions if you experience Access is denied error when installing a Windows XP Service Pack or update. (Example: Service Pack 3 setup error. Access is denied.)
Hint: If you’re seeing the error Service Pack 3 setup error. Access is denied when installing Windows XP Service Pack 3, to verify if the error is caused by incorrect registry permissions, open the file C:\Windows\Svcpack.log using Notepad and look for the text Access is denied or DoRegistryUpdates failed.
Note: Access denied errors can also be caused by third-party applications, especially anti-virus or anti-spyware applications. So, make sure that you close all the anti-virus and anti-spyware utilities temporarily and then install the Service Pack. This helps in most cases. You should reset the registry and the file permissions only if necessary. (more…)
