Configure Windows Vista Installation with vLite

Microsoft Windows Vista installs many components which may not be needed for common users and these features can slow down the performance of Vista.  vLite is a tool for customizing the Windows Vista installation before actually installing it. This tool doesn’t use any kind of hacking, all files and registry entries are protected as they [...]

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Modify Boot Manager in Vista with VistaBootPRO

From Windows XP to Vista, there has been a change in the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) registry editing and normal users may find it difficult to edit the BCD file. This job can be easily done with VistaBootPRO. VistaBootPRO is a freeware which was developed to make changes to the Windows Vista Boot Configuration Data [...]

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How to take Screenshot with Vista Standard Snipping Tool

Whenever you compose posts for your blogs, you will need pictures to illustrate it and the most common method of taking screenshot is the ALT + Print screen command. There are many freewares to do the job. Vista has an in-build snipping tool to take screen shots. This feature in Vista might be turned off [...]

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Display Thumbnail Previews in Taskbar with Visual ToolTip

Windows Vista has a new feature of thumbnail previews of open programs in taskbar. This feature can be enabled in Windows XP as well, all you need is the freeware Visual Tooltip. This freeware creates thumbnails for the taskbar which can positioned as you like and it can also replace your taskbar. Visual Tooltip makes [...]

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Enable Aero effects (3D Flip) in Windows with Shock Aero 3D

Earlier we had written about a freeware to get Vista Aero effects in Windows XP. One of our readers, Shobit pointed out about another freeware which gives aero 3D effects in Windows. This utility has task switching effect of Vista or Mac in Windows XP/2000/2003/Vista environment, optimised for users wanting much cooler PC environment.

This software [...]

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