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Vista Hands On #19: Get one-click access to Vista network propertiesPosted by Ed Bott in Ed Bott's Microsoft Report on Nov 6, 2007 5:47 AM
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When people complain about the redesigned user interface in Windows Vista, the poster child for the “it’s too complicated” crowd is the Network and Sharing Center. The most common complaint?...[Read the rest]

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Vista Hands On #18: Log on automatically
A reader asks how to automatically log on to a default user account without having to click an icon on the Welcome screen. The procedure for setting up auto-logon is... [Read the rest]
Posted by Ed Bott in Ed Bott's Microsoft Report on: Jul 30, 2007 4:00 AM
Vista Hands On #17: Solving a pesky resource problem
Are you experiencing odd "out of memory" errors or display problems with Windows Vista when you try to open a large number of programs or windows? Even if you have... [Read the rest]
Posted by Ed Bott in Ed Bott's Microsoft Report on: Jul 26, 2007 4:53 AM
Microsoft's hidden diagnostic tool unlocks Vista startup secrets
Are you having performance problems with Windows Vista? You don't need a stopwatch to find the cause. Vista's onboard monitors are constantly recording information about performance and storing it in... [Read the rest]
Posted by Ed Bott in Ed Bott's Microsoft Report on: May 4, 2007 8:51 AM
Vista Hands On #16: A smarter way to manage System Restore space
When a Windows tip becomes popular, it spreads through the community like wildfire. Case in point: I've seen at least 10 sites this week echo a tip that shows how... [Read the rest]
Posted by Ed Bott in Ed Bott's Microsoft Report on: Apr 25, 2007 6:19 AM
Vista Hands On #15: Access shared folders from a Linux machine, part 2
In the last installment of this series I showed how to quickly (and temporarily) mount a shared folder on a Windows Vista machine from a Linux PC in read-only mode.... [Read the rest]
Posted by Ed Bott in Ed Bott's Microsoft Report on: Apr 3, 2007 4:00 AM
Vista Hands On #14: Access shared folders from a Linux machine, part 1
Last week, I explained how to create a connection on a computer running Windows Vista to access a shared folder (or directory) on a Linux machine. Today, I show how... [Read the rest]
Posted by Ed Bott in Ed Bott's Microsoft Report on: Apr 2, 2007 4:00 AM
Vista Hands On #13: Connect to a shared folder on a Linux machine
Trying to get Vista and Linux to talk to each other? It isn't as easy as it should be. Today I explain what I had to do to make shared... [Read the rest]
Posted by Ed Bott in Ed Bott's Microsoft Report on: Mar 29, 2007 10:59 AM
Vista Hands On #12: Manage partitions after setup
Earlier this week I explained how to create separate system and data volumes when setting up Windows Vista from scratch. Today, I'll explain how to accomplish the same goal on... [Read the rest]
Posted by Ed Bott in Ed Bott's Microsoft Report on: Mar 15, 2007 6:30 AM
Vista Hands On #11: Manage partitions during setup
Earlier in this series, I recommended separating Windows system files and user data on separate drives for maximum security. But what if you have only a single drive? Then use... [Read the rest]
Posted by Ed Bott in Ed Bott's Microsoft Report on: Mar 13, 2007 8:33 AM
Vista Hands On #10: Manage wireless networks
I’m traveling this week with a year-old Tablet PC running a fresh copy of Windows Vista Business, so it’s a good time to focus on some of Vista’s mobility features.... [Read the rest]
Posted by Ed Bott in Ed Bott's Microsoft Report on: Mar 7, 2007 8:00 AM
Vista Hands On #9: Use Vista for four months, free
Looking for real Windows Vista secrets? Everyone knows you can install Windows Vista in evaluation mode for 30 days and reset the countdown timer three times, giving you a free... [Read the rest]
Posted by Ed Bott in Ed Bott's Microsoft Report on: Mar 1, 2007 9:09 AM
Vista Hands On #8: Delay activation
Every copy of Windows Vista requires activation, and the default settings will do it automatically three days after you complete Setup. If you're not ready to make that commitment, here's... [Read the rest]
Posted by Ed Bott in Ed Bott's Microsoft Report on: Feb 28, 2007 6:07 AM
Vista Hands On #7: Move user data to another drive
One of the smartest things you can do with a new installation of Windows Vista is to relocate user data folders to a different drive than the one that contains... [Read the rest]
Posted by Ed Bott in Ed Bott's Microsoft Report on: Feb 23, 2007 7:36 AM
Vista Hands On #6: Remove private information from a file
Metadata within a file can tell a lot about you - maybe even more than you want the world to know. A new option in Windows Vista allows you to... [Read the rest]
Posted by Ed Bott in Ed Bott's Microsoft Report on: Feb 21, 2007 1:22 PM
Vista Hands On #5: Edit boot menus and more
In Windows Vista, Boot.ini is gone. So how do you control options for a multi-boot system? You can use Microsoft's command-line tool, Bcdedit.exe. But a free third-party tool, VistaBoot Pro,... [Read the rest]
Posted by Ed Bott in Ed Bott's Microsoft Report on: Feb 20, 2007 5:00 AM
Vista Hands On #4: Clean install with an upgrade key
You probably heard or read about the "Vista upgrade loophole." Most of the reports I've seen have the basic facts wrong. The Setup feature they're describing isn't a loophole at... [Read the rest]
Posted by Ed Bott in Ed Bott's Microsoft Report on: Feb 15, 2007 1:12 PM
Vista Hands On #3: Check your disk before upgrading
If you're getting ready to perform a Vista upgrade, be on the lookout for two gotchas, both of which are related to your system drive. You'll need sufficient disk space... [Read the rest]
Posted by Ed Bott in Ed Bott's Microsoft Report on: Feb 14, 2007 9:43 AM
Vista Hands On #2: A no-fuss, nondestructive clean install
Who says you need to format your hard disk to do a clean install of Windows Vista? In this edition of my 30 days of Vista Hands On, I explain... [Read the rest]
Posted by Ed Bott in Ed Bott's Microsoft Report on: Feb 13, 2007 4:04 PM
Vista Hands On #1: What you need to know about product keys
When you buy a copy of Windows Vista, the most important part of the purchase is the 25-character product key, which you use to activate your installation. In the first... [Read the rest]
Posted by Ed Bott in Ed Bott's Microsoft Report on: Feb 12, 2007 7:34 AM
Five Vista tips, revisited and expanded
Last year, I published two collections of tips for beta testers of Windows Vista. Now that Vista is officially released, I've gone back and selected the five best tips from... [Read the rest]
Posted by Ed Bott in Ed Bott's Microsoft Report on: Feb 8, 2007 5:43 PM
Is your flash drive fast enough for Vista's ReadyBoost?
My colleague George Ou notes that many Windows Vista upgraders are in for a rude shock when they find that their flash RAM devices don't work well with the new... [Read the rest]
Posted by Ed Bott in Ed Bott's Microsoft Report on: Jan 18, 2007 2:53 PM
10 tips and tweaks for Vista experts
Last month, I published 10 tweaks for Windows Vista RC1. It got a good response, but it also drew some complaints. "Too basic," said some critics. "And hey, those aren't... [Read the rest]
Posted by Ed Bott in Ed Bott's Microsoft Report on: Oct 30, 2006 1:32 AM
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