Earlier we saw how to clear the last browsing session history in Internet Explorer 8 using CCleaner. There is a new GPO added which lets you disable the Reopen Last Browsing Session option. If you enable this policy setting, users will not be able to use the Reopen Last Browsing Session option from the Tools menu. (more…)
Archive for March, 2009
How to Disable the “Reopen Last Browsing Session” Feature in Internet Explorer 8
Restore Missing Folders to the Group Policy Editor in Windows XP
When you open the Group Policy Editor in Windows XP Professional, some of the categories under Administrative Templates may be missing. For example when you expand Administrative Templates, the System category may be missing. This article provides information on how to restore the missing folders to the Group Policy Editor. (more…)
Utility: Windows 7 LogonUI Background Changer Is Released
I wrote about the Logon Changer for Windows 7 tool earlier today. Here is another such tool to change the logon screen background in Windows 7. Windows 7 LogonUI Background Changer is an utility released by Windows7Center.com, which has the following features: (more…)
Fix for Themes Service Startup Problems in Windows 7 and Vista
When you start your Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer, the Themes service may not automatically start although its Startup Type is set to Automatic. And when you attempt to start the service manually using Services MMC, one of the following errors may occur. (more…)
Utility: Logon Changer for Windows 7 Is Released
You know that Windows 7 Lets You Change the Logon Background Image. Now there is another tool to automate the task. The Logon Changer for Windows 7 (from Microsoft MVP Steve Sinchak) provides an easy way to customize the logon screen background with just a few clicks. (more…)
Internet Explorer 8 Final Is Released to the Web
Internet Explorer 8 has gone final now. Microsoft made an announcement of the availability of Internet Explorer 8, the new web browser that offers the best solution for how people use the web today. Internet Explorer 8 runs on Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista (RTM), SP1 and SP2. Some new features in Internet Explorer 8 include the following: (more…)
IconViewer: View Icons Within DLL Files via the Properties Sheet
IconViewer is a free Windows Explorer extension that lets you easily view, copy, and save icons contained within programs and libraries. IconViewer is a shell extension, a plugin for Windows Explorer. When you open the Properties box for a file containing icons, an extra Icons tab will appear. Clicking on this tab brings up the IconViewer property page, and it lists the icons that the file contains. (more…)
Windows 7 Lets You Change the Logon Background Image
Just what the title says! Windows 7 supports the ability to load images into the background of the login screen without the use of third-party software or manual hacks. This excellent tip was published by Rafael Rivera in his "Within Windows" blog. To change the logon desktop background, you just need to complete two simple steps. (more…)
Add Your Documents Folder to the Explorer Navigation Pane in Windows Vista
The My Documents folder is displayed in the top level of the navigation pane in Windows XP. In Windows Vista, the Documents folder does not show up by default in the navigation pane. If you like the Windows XP design and want to add Documents namespace to the navigation pane in Windows Vista, here is how to do so. (more…)
Fix for Error “Windows Resource Protection Could Not Start the Repair Service” When Running SFC in Windows 7 and Vista
When you run the System File Checker using the /Scannow parameter from an elevated Command Prompt, the following error may occur. Additionally, you may experience problems running Windows Installer Setup files and installing fixes from Windows Update. (more…)
