Category Archives: Vista

Protect your PC – Disable AutoPlay

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Nerd

Windows 7 disables the AutoPlay feature which has been abused by malware (like Conficker). Now, Microsoft provides this same functionality for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008. Download Disable AutoPlay for Windows Update for Windows … Continue reading →

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Disable Group Policy Service on Windows Vista/7

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Nerd

As an administrator, I like to have FULL control of the computer that I use everyday.  Most companies deploy group policies that will set defaults to your computer, and not allow you to change those settings.  This will require that … Continue reading →

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Vista & Server 2008 Service Pack 2 released

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Nerd

Microsoft released Service Pack 2 today for Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (all versions).  With performance enhancements, and other bug fixes, this is a must have update.  Make sure  you have Service Pack 1 installed already, as it is … Continue reading →

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Fix slow Vista log on times

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Nerd

A friend of mine, Scott, works at Microsoft, and he sent me this KB article today, and a note: One of the guys on my new team does the "Fix it" links. I stumbled on this one a few days … Continue reading →

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Replace Vista’s Annoying UAC with Norton UAC (Beta)

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Nerd

Vista’s UAC can be annoying, and although I’ve shared with you how to make it less annoying, Norton (Symantec) has come up with a replacement UAC that is makes it much better! With one BIG feature – “Don’t ask me … Continue reading →

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Free Alternative to Vista Media Center: Origami

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Nerd

Do you have Windows Vista Home Basic, or Business?  Wish you had the Vista Media Center?  Well, now you can have the next best thing!  Microsoft Origami although designed for the UMPC platform, has come to Vista, showing a very … Continue reading →

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Tame Vista UAC to be less annoying

Posted on June 16, 2008 by Nerd

UAC is a great security enhancement to Windows Vista (over XP) but you know, it can be rather annoying too!  As an administrator, I use certain programs that require me to “Run as Administrator” – such as command prompt, computer … Continue reading →

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