To open
Run as a plug-in for the Microsoft Management Console.
Command Prompt -> services
Description
This plug-in to the Microsoft Management Console displays system services and lets you start and stop services, control whether they run at startup, and customize how they run.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Manage system services.
Collect and display information about your computer.
To open
Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> System Information
Command Prompt -> msinfo32
Description
Microsoft System Information is a reporting tool used to view information about hardware, system resources used by that hardware, software drivers, and Internet Explorer settings. Information is arranged in a familiar Explorer-like tree. Expand or collapse branches with the little plus (+) and minus (-) signs, and click any category to view the corresponding information in the righthand pane.
Track and review system performance.
To open
Run as a plug-in for the Microsoft Management Console.
Command Prompt -> perfmon
Description
This plug-in to the Microsoft Management Console tracks system performance and shows a history of application, Windows, hardware, and miscellaneous failures, as well as software installations and uninstallations. Go to any day for details for the failures, installations, and uninstallations for that day. The graph displays the overall reliability over time, so you can see whether your computer is becoming less reliable as it ages.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Speeds up computer performance by storing commonly used files in a flash device.
Description
ReadyBoost, new to Windows
ReadyBoost speeds up Windows
To use ReadyBoost, connect a flash drive to your PC. Windows Vista will recognize the device, and then it will ask whether to use it to speed up your PC with ReadyBoost or use it as a normal drive. Select "Speed up my system" and ReadyBoost goes into action, without further intervention required on your part.
Automatically solve problems with your computer and Windows Vista.
To open
Control Panel -> [System and Maintenance] -> Problem Reports and Solutions
Description
One of the best new troubleshooting features in Windows
The applet displays any solutions to install, as well as information about problems that do not yet have solutions, are not serious enough to require solutions, or will have solutions. Click any to launch a wizard that walks you through the steps to fix the problem.
Controls the balance between using advanced Windows Vista visual features and performance.
To open
Control Panel -> [System and Maintenance] -> System -> Advanced System Settings -> Advanced, click Settings under Performance
Description
Windows Vista contains a great deal of "eye candy" that makes using the operating system a far more visually pleasing experience. But on some systems, these visual effects can slow a system down. Use Performance Options to balance visual effects against performance.
Rate your computer's capability to run Windows Vista.
To open
Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Performance Information and Tools
Description
This screen rates your PC according to how well it runs Windows, using what it calls a Windows Experience Index. It rates the processor, RAM, graphics subsystem, gaming graphics subsystem, and primary hard disk on a scale of one to five. The higher the number, the better the performance. The lowest rating of any of those is called the system's Base Score.
Read system logs and view other system events.
To open
Run as a plug-in for the Microsoft Management Console.
Command Prompt -> eventvwr
Description
A plug-in to the Microsoft Management Console, the Event Viewer provides an easy way to read system logs and view other system events.
Prepare and partition a hard disk.
Coming up with a new hard disk and getting it done is a common thing every individual comes along in his computer experience phase and when there is some thing as such one should always be aware of the details needed for a fresh hard disk installation. Here it is for you how to go for it...
To open
Command Prompt -> diskpart
Description
DiskPart is a full-featured program used to prepare hard disks and, optionally, divide them into two or more partitions. It's a command-line program and has no interface to speak of. When you start DiskPart, you'll see a simple prompt: DISKPART>. Type help and press Enter to view a list of all the available commands.
Reorganize the files on a disk to optimize disk performance and reliability.
Reorganize the files on a disk to optimize disk performance and reliability.
To open
Control Panel -> [System and Maintenance] -> Defragment your hard drive
Command Prompt -> dfrgui
Description
As you create files on your hard disk, they become defragmented so that a single file is stored in several different noncontiguous locations. As more files become fragmented, the reliability and performance of the hard drive diminish. Disk Defragmenter reorganizes the files and folders on a drive so that the files are stored contiguously, and the free space is contiguous as well.
Reclaim disk space by removing unwanted files from your hard drive
Reclaim disk space by removing unwanted files from your hard drive
To open
Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Disk Cleanup
Control Panel [System and Maintenance] Free up disk space
Command Prompt -> cleanmgr
Description
Disk Cleanup summarizes the disk space used by several predefined types of files, such as Temporary Internet Files and items in the Recycle Bin. If you have more than one hard drive, Disk Cleanup prompts you to choose one. It also asks whether you want to clean up only your files, or files from all users on the computer (you'll need Administrator rights to do the latter).
Perform computer management tasks and run tools such as the Task Scheduler.
Computer management tasks and run tools such as the Task Scheduler.
To open
Run as a plug-in for the Microsoft Management Console.
Command Prompt -> compmgmt
Description
This plug-in to the Microsoft Management Console lets you perform a variety of computer management tasks, including monitoring performance and reliability. It also provides a way to run tools such as the Task Scheduler.
Back up your computer
Back up (copy) files from your hard drive to a CD drive, DVD drive, removable storage device, or another PC or drive on a network for the purpose of safeguarding or archiving your data, or for saving your computer configuration so that you can restore it in the event of a crash.
To open
Control Panel -> Back up your computer
Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Backup and Restore Center
Description
The Backup and Restore Center, new in Windows Vista, offers tools for backing up data as well as creating a restore "image" of your computer, which can be used to re-create the state of your PCincluding the operating system, applications, and settingsin the event of a hardware failure. It fixes a variety of shortcomings in the backup program built into Windows XP, such as not being able to back up across a network. On the other hand, it's less flexible than the XP backup program because it doesn't allow you to customize it to a great extent. You can't, for example, choose specific folders, or files from specific folders, to be backed up. Instead, you have to back up all files of a particular file type, such as documents.
Vista Hacks explained to a extent one by one
Hi friend's Vista has always been in the talk when i say that what i meant was right that you guessed all about the issues concerned with vista are so much and still counting that you can not miss the talk all about it from the day it has been manufactured on our desktop's and replaced Windows XP. But then we can not keep on murmuring or whispering's on that.. Lets rather have a look on some of the performance hacks we can go along and explore it to a pleasure extent
Perform computer management tasks and run tools such as the Task Scheduler.
Reclaim disk space by removing unwanted files from your hard drive.
Reorganize the files on a disk to optimize disk performance and reliability.
Prepare and partition a hard disk.
Read system logs and view other system events.
Rate your computer's capability to run Windows Vista.
Controls the balance between using advanced Windows Vista visual features and performance.
Automatically solve problems with your computer and Windows Vista.
Speeds up computer performance by storing commonly used files in a flash device.
Track and review system performance.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Were to Get Vista Drivers
I see this question posted a lot on forums. I have older hardware, were can I get vista drivers for my device. Before even plugging in the new device into
The manufacturer of the product is always the best place to search for the latest drivers. There you will also find information on whether the device is capable of working on Windows Vista. Read any and all instructions first before trying to install the drivers. You may find that you need to do a firmware update first.
Some computer components need the software installed before you connect the device. Hp for example is famous for this. If you install the device first and then the software you may run into issues.
Sometimes the manufactures site is not easy to navigate. When this happens do a search for just the model number and the keyword “driver”. Do not click on the first link you see. Look for a link that has the manufactures website in it. Many sites say they have free drivers but you find out later the program you downloaded was just trial software or a virus. Always try the manufacture first and if you cannot find it there then go to one of the third party sites. Be sure you have virus and spyware removal protection before you download any program from a third party site.
Some older devices will not work with
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