Q. On my laptop, I am currently running Windows Vista Premium (64-bit). My laptop has 4gb of ram and a 2.5Ghz Centrino Processor. How can I customize Vista so that it runs faster and doesn't hog up system resources for no good reason. I already set Vista up so that it does not keep program drivers loaded in my ram. What else can I do?
A. You can use the provided stock system utilities to tweak Windows Vista to an extent. These can be found in Control Panel under the Orb start menu and in the "Accessories" bar inside the Orb start menu. If you really want to customize Vista however, here are some 3rd party programs you can use to "tweak" Vista to your liking:
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http://www.stardock.com/Mycolors/downloads.asp
Stardock MyColors allows you to choose and install custom themes for Windows Vista. Themes to use can be found at Stardock's website.
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http://unlockforus.blogspot.com/2007/11/winbubbles-features-gap.html
WinBubble is essentially a free "TweakUI" replacement made for Windows Vista. This program allows you to fine-tune the more hidden aspects of the operating system, such as activating extra hidden menu animations, changing your computer and registration info, and a whole lot more.
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http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?p=474
I know it's not a program, however this article tells you additional ways to tweak Vista and get the most out of it performance-wise. Some things this article goes over are how to fine-tune Windows Explorer to your liking and shortcuts you can use to help navigate the OS faster. Basically, it provides you with good-to-know information for using Windows Vista.
Whats the difference between Windows vista and windows vista upgrade? Q. ok, i looked at vista boxes, and i saw 2 different windows vista ultimate. I saw Windows vista Ultimate cost around 500$ and Windows vista Upgrade cost 200$. What the hell is the difference?
A. Hey Joao Chris A.,
Windows Vista Ultimate upgrade is the cheaper edition of Vista for good reason. The upgrade edition allows you to upgrade your exiting operating system, like Windows XP Pro or Home, to Windows Vista, whilst keeping your existing files and settings.
Basically, the upgrade edition is cheaper because Microsoft has chosen to charge less if you are already using their software. The idea is that Vista upgrade edition will only let you 'upgrade' your current software to Vista, and not do a 'clean install'.
Windows Vista Ultimate complete edition typically comes with new PC's and allows people to 'clean install' Vista should they need to. The complete edition can also be used to 'upgrade' an existing operating system.
Basically, Ultimate upgrade can upgrade your existing software, whilst Ultimate 'complete edition' can upgrade and clean install.
Hope this helps!
Regards,
richo.ideastorm
What do i get with windows vista home basic?
Q. I am planning on getting a new laptop and it comes with windows vista home basic and i want to know what programmes i get with it. eg. office word, office powerpoint?
A. Office is not part of any version of windows. Vista Basic is Vista without all the bells and whistles. See this page for comparison.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/compare-editions/default.aspx
What's the difference between Windows Vista and Windows XP Pro?
Q. Well we have a desk top computer and it used to have Windows Vista, but now it had Windows XP Pro. What's the difference? Is there anything new I can do on it?
A. Like most things there are good and bad points about both XP and Vista.
The start menu is more advanced in Vista compared to XP. With Vista, you have a much broader range of search leverage. Another significant change is in the âAll Programsâ area. XP can be somewhat of a problem to keep the programs organized when you have several whereas with the Vista the programs are scrolled within the start menu making it much less confusing when you want to find a particular program.
Everyone finds the âAll Programs Listâ in XP frustrating. It can be overwhelming with its 3 column wide display. Now in Vista the folders open and close with a single click. In addition to this in Vista, the ability to search is always present. This way to find somethingà you just type the item and all related items appear quickly.
In Vista there is a power button in the bottom right hand corner. This allows all the pending updates to be installed and then once the update process is completed puts the computer into sleep mode. This is not something that XP has.
In XP when you want to perform the lock function you have to press Ctrl-Alt-Del whereas in Vista there is a simple lock button that will perform the task. In addition to these power functions, you will find other related power functions available to you by way of a pop up menu. In essence, these are all merely time savers and a means of convenience. According to Microsoft, security of Windows Vista is much improved than XP. As part of this, a new feature called UAC (User Account Control) is included in Vista. One of the critical differences between both, is the hardware requirements. To achieve the same level of performance as XP, Vista requires more advanced or additional hardware .
Quite often, when one becomes comfortable with a Program such as XP, they really donât place a lot of emphasis on small time savers .
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