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Articles, Tips and Troubleshooting information for Windows Vista (32-bit) Operating System.
Cannot change the desktop wallpaper
- By Ramesh Srinivasan
- Published January 20, 2008
- Windows Vista
My desktop has a black background. Whenever i go to Desktop Properties, it won't let me change any of my backgrounds. I'm able to select the images, but the background never changed. I rather just have it back to the Vista background.
Restore the default Start menu shortcuts
- By Ramesh Srinivasan
- Published December 28, 2007
- Windows Vista
I have just lost my Windows links in the Start menu - those to Windows Defender, DVD Maker, Meeting Space etc. Apart from working through a list and having to put the links back manually, is there a quicker way that won't upset my PC too much?
Recycle Bin icon does not refresh automatically
- By Ramesh Srinivasan
- Published December 12, 2007
- Windows Vista
The Recycle Bin icon in Windows Vista may not change to show whether or not it is full or empty. It may be either stuck on the empty icon or the full icon, but the Recycle Bin icon updates correctly when you press the F5 button on the keyboard to refresh the Desktop manually.
How to disable or modify Disk Defragmenter schedule in Windows Vista
- By Ramesh Srinivasan
- Published November 28, 2007
- Windows Vista
The Disk Defragmenter in Windows Vista is scheduled to run on every Wednesday at 1:00 AM. This article tells you how to disable the schedule (in case you've installed a third-party defragmenter), or modify the schedule accordingly.
Adding and removing ShellNew entries in Windows Vista
- By Ramesh Srinivasan
- Published November 22, 2007
- Windows Vista
The Templates section of TweakUI PowerToy for Windows XP helps you create or delete document templates (shown under the New menu.) This article tells you how to manage document templates using TweakUI PowerToy for Windows XP, under Windows Vista.
Copy command-line output directly to the Clipboard using Clip.exe
- By Ramesh Srinivasan
- Published November 21, 2007
- Windows Vista
This article explains how to redirect the output of command line tools to the Windows Vista Clipboard.
Windows Media Player entries missing in the AutoPlay dialog
- By Ramesh Srinivasan
- Published November 7, 2007
- Windows Vista
After upgrading from Windows XP Home Edition to Windows Vista Home Premium, the machine is missing all of the choices in AutoPlay that deal with aspects of Windows Media Player. These two options are missing in the AutoPlay dialog:
E-mail button in Windows Photo Gallery does nothing
- By Ramesh Srinivasan
- Published October 25, 2007
- Windows Vista
In Windows Photo Gallery, when I select a photo to email and click the E-mail button on the toolbar, nothing happens. It does not open a email window, and does not proceed to select size option. I noticed that many atleast get to the size option before it stops, but I cannot even get an email window to open. Using the Default Programs applet, I tried setting all Windows Mail as the default program for mail, but that has not helped.
Using search operators to find pictures, music and videos in Windows Vista
- By Ramesh Srinivasan
- Published October 19, 2007
- Windows Vista
I am looking for the option to search for Pictures, music or video like we had in Windows XP. It appears that the option is removed in Windows Vista. How do I search for Pictures, music and videos?
Unable to open .PDF attachments from Windows Mail
- By Ramesh Srinivasan
- Published October 9, 2007
- Error messages , Windows Vista
When you attempt to open a .PDF file that came as a mail attachment in Windows Mail, the following error may occur:
How to restore the default Windows Sidebar gadgets?
- By Ramesh Srinivasan
- Published October 5, 2007
- Windows Vista
I inadvertently clicked Uninstall when I was trying to delete the Calendar gadget in the Windows Sidebar and it's completely gone from the gadgets list. How do I reinstate them? I don't prefer third-party alternatives.
How to copy Command Prompt output to the clipboard?
- By Ramesh Srinivasan
- Published October 4, 2007
- Windows Vista , General
Here is a quick tip on how to copy the Command Prompt output to the clipboard.
How to clear the thumbnail cache in Windows Vista?
- By Ramesh Srinivasan
- Published August 11, 2007
- Windows Vista
I have a folder that contains all my .jpg files. When I select to view the .jpg by thumbnail, majority of the pictures display do not match the file names?
"Clear Recent Items List" option missing when you right-click on the Recent folder
- By Ramesh Srinivasan
- Published August 8, 2007
- Windows Vista
When you open Windows Vista Start menu, and right-click Recent Items, the option Clear Recent Items List may be missing. Also, the Recent folder may be displayed with a generic folder icon in Windows Explorer.
"Folder" entry missing from the "New" menu in Windows Vista
- By Ramesh Srinivasan
- Published June 12, 2007
- Windows Vista
When you right-click on the Desktop and click New, the Folder entry may be missing from the sub-menu.
