Take back control of Vista's default programs and the Open With list

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In Microsoft Windows Vista, you can regain control over your default applications, especially when it comes to the Open With menu. Greg Shultz shows you how to clear out the unwanted applications from Vista's Open With menu list. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 11/19/2008 @ 01:05:19 PM in Microsoft Windows

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Get a handful of useful Windows Vista configuration tips and tricks

Not everyone is going to jump on the Windows 7 bandwagon when it first arrives and many of you who made the move to Vista will stick with it for a while. Greg Shultz shares a handful of useful Windows Vista configuration tips and tricks you should know. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 06/30/2009 @ 08:20:30 AM in Microsoft Windows

Determine if your hardware can support Windows XP Mode in Windows 7

Greg Shultz helps you cut through all the hype surrounding the hardware requirements for running Windows XP Mode in Windows 7 by describing the procedures he went through to determine if hardware would support Windows XP Mode. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 06/24/2009 @ 08:16:14 AM in Microsoft Windows

Uncover the performance benefits of the Favorite Links list in Vista

It seems that many users are unaware of the navigational features of Microsoft Vista's Favorite Links list. Greg Shultz delves into the Favorite Links list feature and shows you how to take full advantage of its features. He will also show you how to customize the Favorite Links list to suit your needs. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 06/17/2009 @ 01:00:53 PM in Microsoft Windows

The three-application limit is out, Windows 7 Starter on netbooks is back in

After some very pointed and passionate feedback from users in the marketplace, Microsoft has decided to make some changes to Windows 7 when it comes to netbooks. In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz describes what has changed. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 06/10/2009 @ 07:59:30 AM in Microsoft Windows

Restore a lost feature and install XP's Backup Utility into Windows Vista

TechRepublic members have been wondering if it is possible to install the Windows XP Backup Utility into Windows Vista. Greg Shultz has uncovered the way and shows you how in this week's Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 06/03/2009 @ 12:23:28 PM in Microsoft Windows

Microsoft bows to feedback and brings back real file backup in Windows 7

In Windows 7, Microsoft has retooled the backup utility and bought back the ability to choose exactly which files and folders that you want to backup. Greg Shultz shows you how to use Windows 7's Backup and Restore tool to back up the files and folders that you choose. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 05/27/2009 @ 01:21:53 PM in Microsoft Windows

Customize the [Windows]+E key shortcut to open what you want

Greg Shultz shows you how to use AutoHotkey in Vista to re-route the [Windows]+E so that Windows Explorer opens a folder of your choice. He also provides you with a list of all of the standard [Windows] key shortcuts. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 05/19/2009 @ 08:35:34 AM in Microsoft Windows

Secure your USB drives with BitLocker To Go for Windows 7

With the huge increase in the use of very small, large capacity, USB drives, the potential for sensitive data to be lost or stolen has really become more of a problem. Greg Shultz introduces you to the Windows 7 version of BitLocker To Go and shows you how it works on a 1GB USB thumb drive. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 05/13/2009 @ 09:04:42 AM in Microsoft Windows

Get ready for Windows 7 RC with this FAQ

The release candidate version of Windows 7 has been released by Microsoft indicating that the full retail release is imminent. Greg Shultz presents a brief Windows 7 RC FAQ combined with some of his initial experiences. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 05/06/2009 @ 01:05:10 PM in Microsoft Windows

Save energy with a good power plan for a Vista notebook

Greg Shultz shows you the proprietary power plan settings on his ASUS notebook running Microsoft Windows Visa and explains how they work and can be applied to any notebook. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 04/29/2009 @ 10:45:59 AM in Microsoft Windows

Is Microsoft shooting its other foot with Windows 7 on netbooks?

With the release of Microsoft Windows 7 set to occur in 2009, it leads one to contemplate the possibility of Windows 7 as a netbook operating system. Greg Shultz considers whether Microsoft's OS plans for the next generation of netbooks makes any sense. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 04/22/2009 @ 08:09:23 AM in Microsoft Windows

Rein in the unbound storage appetite of Vista System Restore

If System Restore is not configured properly in Microsoft Windows Vista, your system's hard drive could fill up with restoration points you will never need. Greg Shultz shows you how to correct the System Restore configuration and regain control. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 04/15/2009 @ 08:57:27 AM in Microsoft Windows

Take a closer look at Windows 7's Jump List feature

Jump Lists are a new feature in Microsoft Windows 7 that are designed to make it easier to find what you want and perform common operations associated with an application. Greg Shultz introduces you to Windows 7's Jump List feature. He shows you the Jump Lists for several applications and describes the feature in more detail. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 04/08/2009 @ 11:05:37 AM in Microsoft Windows

Tweak Windows Vista's Logon screen to meet your needs

It is possible to change the configuration of the Microsoft Windows Vista Logon screen to show the text you want it to show. Greg Shultz shows you how to tweak Vista's Logon screen. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 04/01/2009 @ 08:39:37 AM in Microsoft Windows

Some big changes are coming for Windows Explorer in Windows 7

The Microsoft Windows 7 team has spent a great deal of time and effort on honing the user interface in Windows Explorer. Greg Shultz takes a look at some of the many Windows Explorer changes you will find in Windows 7. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 03/25/2009 @ 08:53:13 AM in Microsoft Windows

Return Windows Search results within a date range with advanced feature

Greg Shultz introduces you to Vista's Advanced Query Syntax and shows you how to use it in conjunction with Windows Search to search for a particular file, or a set of files, that you know were created between a certain set of dates. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 03/18/2009 @ 11:23:03 AM in Microsoft Windows

Microsoft cries uncle when it comes to bundled Windows 7 features

With the recent Release Candidate for Windows 7, Microsoft has finally given us more control over what Windows features we can turn off. Greg Shultz tells you what features are gone and shows you what features you can now turn off. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 03/11/2009 @ 01:13:28 PM in Microsoft Windows

Automate Vista's Clip command line utility

Greg Shultz shows you how to use the Creative Element Power Tools to add the further automate the Clip utility by adding it to the context menu in Microsoft Windows Vista. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 03/04/2009 @ 10:54:01 AM in Microsoft Windows

Be ready for new and improved applets in Windows 7

Three of the four standard Windows applets have been endowed with some new features and updated user interface components in the Windows 7 Beta. Greg Shultz shows you what’s new in these applets. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 02/25/2009 @ 08:30:57 AM in Microsoft Windows

Use Bootsect to extract Vista or Windows 7 from a dual-boot configuration

You can use the Bootsect command to remove the Windows Boot Manager and its Boot Configuration Data system from the boot partition of a hard drive and replace it with Windows XP’s NTLDR boot management system. Greg Shultz shows you the Bootsect commands required to extract Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows 7 beta from a dual boot configuration. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 02/18/2009 @ 08:45:27 AM in Microsoft Windows

Take advantage of tools to monitor memory usage in Windows 7

With Windows 7, there are some slight, but notable, changes in the way that memory usage is reported on the Performance tab of the Task Manager. Greg Shultz takes a closer look at the changes on Task Manager's Performance tab and investigates the Physical Memory usage chart. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 02/10/2009 @ 08:39:02 AM in Microsoft Windows

Get rid of old device drivers hidden in Vista

Over time unused, but still installed, drivers installed in Microsoft Vista can cause problems if they inadvertently become enabled. Greg Shultz shows you how to use a special feature in Device Manager that allows it to display non-present devices. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 02/03/2009 @ 08:57:29 AM in Microsoft Windows

Explore the Problem Steps Recorder in Windows 7

The Problem Steps Recorder will record each and every step a user takes and document the entire operation in both screen captures and step-by-step details. Greg Shultz introduces you to Microsoft Windows 7's new tool and shows you how it works. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 01/29/2009 @ 11:23:28 AM in Microsoft Windows

More user options with User Account Control in Windows 7 Beta

In order to improve UAC’s image while still providing this type of security, Microsoft has modified UAC in Windows 7 Beta to give more control to the user when deciding how UAC works. Greg Shultz takes a closer look at the new UAC features shown in Windows 7 Beta. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 01/21/2009 @ 08:02:10 AM in Microsoft Windows

Explore the new Taskbar features in Windows 7 beta

The Windows 7 Beta was released during CES 2009 with several new and interesting features. Greg Shultz takes a look at one of those features in Windows 7 that really jumped out at him -- the new Taskbar. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 01/14/2009 @ 10:15:21 AM in Microsoft Windows

Troubleshoot driver problems in Vista with the Driver Verifier Manager

Uncertified drivers are a big source of problems in Microsoft Windows Vista. However, Vista comes with a great utility called the Driver Verifier Manager. Greg Shultz shows you how to use the Driver Verifier Manager to troubleshoot driver problems in Vista. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 01/06/2009 @ 08:50:09 AM in Microsoft Windows

Enhance Windows Vista's live Taskbar thumbnails feature

Greg Shultz shows you how to implement a Microsoft Windows Vista registry tweak that will prevent the text from appearing on the taskbar. He also shows you how to really take advantage Vista's live Taskbar thumbnails feature. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 12/16/2008 @ 09:45:42 AM in Microsoft Windows

Transform Windows Vista into Windows VXP -- the hybrid

Greg Shultz shows those of you who hate Microsoft Windows Vista, but are stuck with it, how to convert Windows Vista into Windows XP by stripping out as many of Vista’s components as possible, thereby making the OS both look and operate more like XP. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 12/10/2008 @ 07:53:53 AM in Microsoft Windows

Stop unfairly comparing Vista to its predecessor and its successor

Microsoft Windows Vista is the current operating system everyone loves to hate. The argument against Vista is that Windows XP is better or that Windows 7 will be better. Greg Shultz recalls hearing similar arguments in the past and wonders if history is repeating itself. [Read More] Posted By: Greg Shultz on 12/02/2008 @ 01:06:28 PM in Microsoft Windows