Earlier we saw how to disable the confirmation window when emptying the Recycle Bin in Windows XP and Windows Vista. Here is a Registry hack to accomplish the same in Windows 7, using the excellent NirCmd tool. This registry hack replaces the Empty Recycle Bin command with NirCmd command-line so that the Recycle Bin can be emptied silently without any prompts. This also works from the Recycle Bin Tasks pane. (more…)
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How to Disable the Empty Recycle Bin Confirmation Box in Windows 7
How to Add Icons to Custom Right-Click Menu Options in Windows 7
When working with Windows 7 RC this week, I stumbled upon another nice and useful feature which I thought I should write about. Windows 7 allows you to add icons to your custom right-click (static) menu entries. Usually, to display a right-click command with an icon, one needs to write a context menu handler Shell Extension (DLL). Now, you can assign icons for static menu items as well, without having to program anything. (more…)
Enable InPrivate Filtering by Default for All Internet Explorer 8 Sessions
InPrivate Filtering is a feature introduced in Internet Explorer 8 which provides users with greater control over which third-parties can potentially track your browsing activities. InPrivate Filtering is turned off by default, and can be activated using the CTRL + SHIFT + F key sequence, or via the menu options. The problem is that the InPrivate Filtering feature is not automatically enabled when you open a new Internet Explorer window, and users need to enable it on a per-session basis. However, there is a registry edit to enable InPrivate Filtering by default in every Internet Explorer session. (more…)
Fix for System File Checker Error 0×000006ba RPC Server Is Unavailable
When you attempt to run the System File Checker (sfc.exe /scannow command) to restore missing or corrupted system files, the following error message may be seen:
Windows File Protection could not be initiate a scan of protected system files.
The specific code is 0×000006ba [The RPC Server is unavailable.]
This happens if the Windows File Protection (WFP) is disabled in the registry. (more…)
Add Google Search Option to the Right-Click Menu in Internet Explorer
Want to search Google for selected text in Internet Explorer via the right-click menu? Here is how to add Google Search option to the context menu in Internet Explorer. (more…)
How to Disable the “Reopen Last Browsing Session” Feature in Internet Explorer 8
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…)
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…)
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…)
