Windows Vista FAQ

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How do I run an administrative program (that needs my permission to start) every time I log in and prevent the "Windows has blocked some startup programs" message?
How do I fix recurring error event id 5007 reported by WerSvc in the application event log?
How do I keep my password from expiring?
I have unchecked the "Always Ask" checkbox for the "Open File - Security Warning" prompt, but it continues to prompt when I run a certain program. How do I stop it?
How can I get the 'run as' menu option to work like it did in Windows XP
Why can't I access the administrative shares or remote administrative functions from a remote computer?
What do I do: I can no longer log in or elevate to an administrator account
How do I edit the HOSTS file and other system/administrative files using NOTEPAD?
How do I force users to type their username and password to log in and remove the welcome screen?
How do I automatically log in with a specified user account and remove the welcome screen?
Why can't I clear or set the Read Only attribute checkbox on a folder?
How do I disable hibernation and delete the hiberfil.sys file?
How do I force users to press CTRL + ALT + DELETE in order to log in?
How do I delete the hidden windows.old folder?
How do I edit the boot menu / boot.ini?
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How do I run an administrative program (that needs my permission to start) every time I log in and prevent the "Windows has blocked some startup programs" message?
How to I access folder options in Windows Explorer?
How do I add the "up one level" button to the Windows Explorer toolbar?
When attempting to add a favorite in Internet Explorer you receive an "Unspecified Error"
What editions of Windows Vista support Remote Desktop?
How can I access the menu bar in Windows Explorer?
Why do my programs not function correctly and/or complain that I am not an administrator, when in fact I am an administrator?
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How do I turn on the new 3D effects (Aero Glass)
How do I use Flip 3D?
The transparency of my screen turned off; How do I turn it back on?
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Can I install Vista 32-bit edition on one computer, and Vista 64-bit edition on another?
Why do I get an activation error when trying to activate Windows Vista?
How do I upgrade to Windows Vista?
Why does install fail with an error message or lock up my computer?
Why is my disk drive not listed as an option to install Windows Vista on?
Can I delete the $INPLACE.~TR and $WINDOWS.~Q folders/directories?
Can I upgrade from Windows XP (any edition including x64) to a 64-bit version of Windows Vista?
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Why can't I access the administrative shares or remote administrative functions from a remote computer?
How can I access file shares on my Windows Vista computer without entering a password?
Why can't I access my NAS (Network Attached Storage) share, Macintosh (MAC) share, linux share, or a share from an old version of Windows
Why is Windows Vista unable to see other computers or other computers are unable to see Windows Vista?
Why can't I see all the files on my NAS (networked attached storage) share, linux share, or SAMBA share?
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How do I disable the search indexer?
What is my performance rating and how do I check it?
What are the minimum and recommended requirements for Windows Vista?
Why is Windows Vista using so much memory?
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I have unchecked the "Always Ask" checkbox for the "Open File - Security Warning" prompt, but it continues to prompt when I run a certain program. How do I stop it?
What do I do: I can no longer log in or elevate to an administrator account
How do I edit the HOSTS file and other system/administrative files using NOTEPAD?
Why do I get an Access Denied error when trying to save my files?
How do I turn off UAC?
An introduction to security and UAC (User Account Control) in Windows Vista
Why do I get an Access Denied error when trying to open a folder?
Why is Windows Vista always asking for my permission: An explanation of UAC (User Account Control)
Why do I get 'elevation required' or 'access denied' errors when using the command prompt?
Why do my programs not function correctly and/or complain that I am not an administrator, when in fact I am an administrator?
Why can't I clear or set the Read Only attribute checkbox on a folder?