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[felix8406]

You can increase Windows performance by setting Windows to allocate more processor time to your programs, which make programs respond much faster. One thing though, your PC doesn't look as pretty, and forget about Windows Aero. This is helpful for those with PCs that are low on the RAM size and don't support Aero.

Here's how:

1. Right-Click Computer, Properties
2. Click Advanced System Settings
3. Click the Advanced tab, and under Performance click Settings
4. Go to Visual Effect tab and choose "Adjust for best performance" and click Apply

[felix8406]

Want to see some pretty good details about your system? Then download Belarc Advisor, it shows everything your PC has installed, components and applications: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

[felix8406]

Originally Posted by felix8406

You can increase Windows performance by setting Windows to allocate more processor time to your programs, which make programs respond much faster. One thing though, your PC doesn't look as pretty, and forget about Windows Aero. This is helpful for those with PCs that are low on the RAM size and don't support Aero.

I previously posted the above tip, but want to report that I ran into problems after using the above settings and installing Office 2007 Enterprise...I could not use my favor shortcuts on word, e.g. Ctrl+F, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+X, Ctrl+C and others. It took me a while to figure it out, since everything was fine with the above settings while running Office 2007 Professional.

I'll be checking with MS and maybe, one day, I'll get an answer, but please be aware if you run into this problems.

[jayaustin]

Originally Posted by felix8406

Want to see some pretty good details about your system? Then download Belarc Advisor, it shows everything your PC has installed, components and applications: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

Great tool. I use it for my customers computers and file it with their information. If they loose a key or have other issues I can go back and get some details about their system. I do not know if it will retrieve the Vista keys or not yet. I have yet to run it on a vista box.

[felix8406]

No only is a great tool, it's fast as well; only takes about a minute to install and run the advisor. I did not see the Vista Product key on the report though.

By the way if you want to print and save a copy, and you are using IE7, select print by using Ctrl+P or click the printer icon (upper right hand corner) and select Microsoft XPS Document Writer as the printer. Select Print and this will provide you the option to save the file as a XPS document which can be read by IE7.

[felix8406]

If you want to get some basic, or even advanced information about Vista, you should sign up for the Exploring Windows Newsletter from MS. It's informative, provides some "Tips and tricks", provides information and links to "Downloads and security updates", has some good "Expert advice" and opinions, and "Special offers". Best of all, it's free. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/using/newsletter.mspx

[felix8406]

I received an email from MS concerning daylight saving time changes for 2007. For those who really spend a lot of time dealing with appointments and such, this is a good article to read. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/timezone/dst2007.mspx

[felix8406]

Here are some courses available from MS

Course 5348: Installing Microsoft® Windows Vista™ on a New Computer…$39.00US. https://www.microsoftelearning.com/e...courseId=70176

Course 5349: Upgrading and Migrating to Windows Vista™…$39.00US https://www.microsoftelearning.com/e...a&mg_id=20195b

Course 3392: Working with Windows Vista™…$9.99 https://www.microsoftelearning.com/e...a&mg_id=20196b

[felix8406]

System Configuration in Vista has been set to be simpler to use.

Go to Star > type System Configuration in the Search Box > Press Enter

On the General tab you’ll see the following options:
1. Normal startup > Starts Windows in the usual manner. Use this mode to start Windows after you are done using the other two modes to troubleshoot the problem.
2. Diagnostic startup > Starts Windows with basic services and drivers only. This mode can help rule out basic Windows files as the problem.
3. Selective startup. Starts Windows with basic services and drivers and the other services and startup programs that you select.

The Boot tab shows the configuration options for your OS and advanced debugging settings including: Safe boot: Minima; Alternate shell; Active Directory repair; Network; No GUI boot; Base video; OS boot information; and Make all boot settings permanent.

The Services tab lists all of the services that start when you boot your PC, along with their current status. You can use the Services tab to enable or disable individual services at boot time to troubleshoot which services might be contributing to boot problems. You can also choose to hide all Microsoft services from the screen.

The Startup tab lists applications that run when you boot your computer.

The Tools tab provides a list of diagnostic tools and other advanced tools that you can run.

To learn more about these features go to your Help and Support menu.