Short cuts and other tips Vista Tips Discuss Short cuts and other tips in the Windows Vista forums; This issue was previously posted by AnthonyCook (see Aero Bye Bye thread ). Also, you may want to check the thread titled “ Run cmd window in administrator mode ” originated by Dazzlin. ...

[felix8406]

This issue was previously posted by AnthonyCook (see Aero Bye Bye thread). Also, you may want to check the thread titled “Run cmd window in administrator mode” originated by Dazzlin. The reason I want to post the info here is that I received a few questions from some users that are having this problem and wanted to know how to resolve it.

The issue has to do with Aero Glass not enabling itself even though the rating indicates that the PC should be able to run the Aero Glass. It’s supposedly a known issue with Vista RC2 and should be fixed in RTM. However, if you don’t get the RTM, there is a walk around so you can take advantage of the Aero Glass now, without waiting until January.

1. Click Start, type RegEdit and it Enter.
2. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ Software\Microsoft\Windows and click DWM
3. Double-Click Composition (right pane) and set the Value data to 1 and click OK
4. Double-Click CompositionPolicy (right pane) and set the Value data to 1 and click OK.
5. Close RegEdit.

Restart DWM by opening a command prompt with administrative privileges.

1. Click Start, type CMD
2. Right-click the CMD icon and choose “Run as administrator”.
3. At the CMD prompt type the following commands:
> net stop uxsms
> net start uxsms
4. Close command prompt

[felix8406]

For those who are planning to update XP to Home basic, you may want to consider whether or not it will be the right move. The fact is that Vista Home Basic is just that…Basic. Acer PC manufactures is claiming that Home Basic is Microsoft excuse to jack up prices on other versions; Vista Home Premium cost 10% more. My take on this is that if you want to get Vista, not just for its new innovation, but to take advantage of all the excellent features, then you should stay away from Vista Home Basic. And if that’s the only version you can afford, then you should stick with XP.

Read article: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/96566/pc...rice-hike.html

[crabby]

I totaly agree that basic is horribly limited. I would say a great reason for it is OEM versions for PC sales where first time buyers wont know what they are getting, and once they find out they will be told they can do the 'Anytime upgrade' to a better version Crafty Microsoft!

crabby

[felix8406]

Originally Posted by crabby

I totaly agree that basic is horribly limited. I would say a great reason for it is OEM versions for PC sales where first time buyers wont know what they are getting, and once they find out they will be told they can do the 'Anytime upgrade' to a better version Crafty Microsoft!

crabby

And I may add, that apart from being "horribly limited", it's even basically inferior to XP Professional.

[felix8406]

You can go here http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...a_editions.asp to get more info on all Vista Versions, including European versions.

[felix8406]

Internet Explorer Shortcuts

Ctrl + E = Takes you to the search box.
Ctrl + F = Brings the find dialog box
Ctrl + H = Shows your browsing history
Ctrl + I = Bring up your favorite list
Ctrl + N = Opens new window
Ctrl + W = Closes currently IE window
Alt + Left Arrow = Same as go back button
Alt + Right Arrow = Same as forward button
Alt + Home = Takes you to your default home page
Space Bar = Scroll downward through a webpage
Shift + Space Bar = Scroll upward through a webpage

[felix8406]

Visit http://www.windowsvistatnt.com/docum...s_&_tricks.pdf to view the Top Windows Vista Tips and Tricks Happy computing!

[felix8406]

Originally Posted by felix8406

Visit http://www.windowsvistatnt.com/docum...s_&_tricks.pdf to view the Top Windows Vista Tips and Tricks Happy computing!

You may want to check these step-by-step as well. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...ng=en#filelist

[felix8406]

Although it was rumored for a while, the announcement of Vista coupon plan was made by Microsoft on Oct. 24. The coupon program allows a buyer purchasing a Windows XP-based PC this holiday season to upgrade to Vista when it becomes available, presumably in January 2007.

First there is some bad news for those who wanted to get their hands on Vista Ultimate Edition; at least for now, there is no upgrade path to this version of Vista. So, if you were thinking about upgrading to Vista Ultimate Edition from XP for free, no luck there.

If you are upgrading from XP Professional, for the most part, you’ll be treated as a business customer, and offered a chance to upgrade to Vista Business Edition.

For those upgrading from XP Media Center Edition, you’ll get the opportunity to upgrade to Vista Home Premium Edition.

For a customer who buys or gets a boxed copy of Win XP, or for a smaller PC OEM, things are a little different. You’ll be able to upgrade from XP Media Center 2005 to Vista Home Premium and from XP Professional, XP Tablet PC and XP Professional x64 to Vista Business and Vista Business 64 respectively, but will have to pay a “nominal” fee, which has not been yet been determined.

Those who plan to upgrade their XP Home Edition PC will get a choice to upgrade to either Vista Home Basic and or Vista Home Premium at 50% discount, plus shipping and handling. However, please remember that these are Microsoft’s upgrade offers recommendations, and manufactures can alter the offers to make purchasing their PC more appealing. If you purchased a PC from a manufacture on or after Oct 26, make sure you get a coupon and understand your upgrade option, including any fees. Happy computing!

[felix8406]

CTRL+F = Open the fix pane
CTRL+P = Print the selected picture
ENTER = View the selected picture at a larger size
CTRL+I = Open or close the details pane
CTRL+PERIOD = Rotate the picture clockwise
CTRL+COMMA = Rotate the picture counter-clockwise
F2 = Rename the selected item
CTRL+E = Search for an item
ALT+LEFT ARROW = Go back
ALT+RIGHT ARROW = Go forward
PLUS SIGN (+) = Zoom in or resize the picture thumbnail
MINUS SIGN = Zoom out or resize the picture thumbnail
CTRL+B = Best fit
LEFT ARROW = Select the previous item
DOWN ARROW = Select the next item or row
UP ARROW = Previous item (Easel) or previous row (Thumbnail)
PAGE UP = Previous screen
PAGE DOWN = Next screen
HOME = Select the first item
END = Select the last item
DELETE = Move the selected item to the Recycle Bin
SHIFT+DELETE = Permanently delete the selected item
LEFT ARROW = Collapse node
RIGHT ARROW = Expand node