Tag: Windows Vista
Get Win+X Menu in Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7
We have covered about this new feature called Win +X menu in Windows 8, which can be activated from the desktop and can be used to quickly access the Explorer, Task manager, Control Panel and other administrative tools right from your desktop. This feature is a new addition to Windows 8 and not available in [...]
Automatically Fix Windows Aero Glass Issues in Windows 7 and Vista
Aero Glass is one feature which was which was introduced in Windows Vista and also enhanced in Windows 7. But there might be many situations where the Aero effects might not be working. This could be due to Aero not configured properly or your faulty graphics card or other errors. Microsoft has released a FixIt [...]
Volume Control with Balance and Keyboard Shortcuts with SimpleSndVol
The default volume control app in Windows 7 does not feature option to control the balance (left and right speakers). The volume app which works from the system tray can increase or decrease the volume and also for specific applications. SimpleSndVol (translated page) is a nice freeware tool for Windows which allows you to control [...]
Tweak Windows with AeroTweak
There are lots of tweaking applications available for Windows 7 and Vista. AeroTweak is another simple freeware tool which provides you with 50 tweaks for Windows 7 and Windows Vista. The application allows you to change about 50 different system parameters that affect user interface, performance and system security. Program does not require installation and [...]
File Association Fixer for Windows 7 and Vista
If the Windows registry is corrupted due to a virus attack or due to some changes made on Windows, it might cause opening files as the file associations might not be correctly matched. If you find that you are unable to open any particular files in Windows 7 or Vista, you can now try to [...]
Create GodMode in Windows 7 and Vista with GodMode Creator
Of late there has been lot of discussion on a new feature discovered in Windows 7 and called GodMode. GodMode is actually not a feature of Windows 7 alone and it was also available in Vista and was discovered by a Microsoft MVP back in 2007. GodMode is nothing but certain folders which are identified [...]
Get Windows 7 Paint Interface in XP and Vista with PaintRibbon
The popular tool included in Windows, Paint, has a totally new interface when it comes to Windows 7. It has a ribbon interface like the Office applications. PaintRibbon is a freeware tool which brings in the same functionality and the user interface of MS paint in Windows 7 to Windows XP and Vista users. Currently [...]
Windows Access Panel for Windows 7 and Vista
Windows Access Panel for Windows 7 and Vista is a freeware utility which gives quick access to all the control settings on which Windows runs. Although there is build in control panel in Windows which provides these access, most of these settings are difficult to find in control panel. Access Panel gives quick access to [...]
Download Windows Live Movie Maker for Vista and Windows 7
Windows Live Movie Maker is a application which was included under the Windows Live essentials and was under beta. Windows Live Movie Maker is a free application designed to help you turn your videos and photos into movies, so you can share your favorite digital memories with family and friends. With Windows Live Movie Maker, [...]
Windows 7 Taskbar in Vista and XP with SBar Taskbar Replacement
Windows 7 taskbar has some great features like live preview of opened windows, grouping of common windows and also jump lists. You can get these features in Windows XP and Vista using SBar Taskbar Replacement. SBar is a free utility which is a windows taskbar replacement software that add some new functionality present in Windows [...]
Nirmal is a technology blogger from India and also a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Windows.
