LOCALAPPDATA is one of the new environment variables included in Windows Vista, which points to the folder that stores the data for local (non-roaming) applications. To access the folder, run the command %LOCALAPPDATA% from Start, Search box in Windows Vista. This variable does not exist in earlier Windows Operating Systems. If you access this folder frequently in your Windows XP system, you may add the LOCALAPPDATA variable using the steps below. (more…)
Archive for July, 2008
Add LOCALAPPDATA Environment Variable in Windows XP
Unable to Open .EMAIL File Attachments in Windows Mail
When you open a .EMAIL file type that came as an attachment in Windows Mail, the following error message may be displayed:
This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the Set Associations control panel.
However you can save the file locally, rename the file with .EML extension and then open it by double-clicking. (more…)
How to Disable the Splash Screen in Windows Mail
When you open Windows Mail, the splash screen appears for few seconds before the program window is displayed. Splash screens are used in programs to display a image or a form while the program loads. You can disable the splash screen for Windows Mail if you find it annoying. Disabling the splash screen may not improve the program load time. (more…)
Copy Text File Contents to the Clipboard Using the Context Menu
To copy the contents of a text-based file, you open the file in an editor such as Notepad, use Select All and then copy the contents. How about accomplishing it using a command in the context menu? (more…)
Taskbar Displays Full Path of Open Folders Instead of the Actual Folder Name
When you open a folder window, Taskbar may display the full path of the folder instead of just showing the folder name. So, if you have multiple folder windows open, you may have to click around every window before you get to the right one. (more…)
Games Explorer Link in the Vista Start Menu Does Not Work
When you click Games Explorer in the Windows Vista Start menu, a folder window may open briefly and then closes out. Despite this problem you may be able to run individual games from Start, All Programs, Games folder in the Start menu. (more…)
Fix for RICHTX32.OCX Component Error When Running a Program
When you run an application which was created in Visual Basic 6.0, the following error message may occur and the program terminates.
Component ‘RICHTX32.OCX’ or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid.
This happens if the program uses Rich TextBox ActiveX Control (RichTx32.ocx), but does not include the ActiveX file in the setup package. (more…)
Show or Hide the Accounts Option Under Tools Menu in Windows Mail
Accounts option under the Tools menu in Windows Mail helps you add or remove mail or newsgroup accounts. This article explains how to hide or show the Accounts option from the Tools menu in Windows Mail. (more…)
Restore Network Connections Icon to the Control Panel in Windows Vista
Network Connections icon is hidden by default from the Control Panel in Windows Vista. Here is a registry edit to unhide the Network Connections icon. (more…)
