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    A nice website for Windows Details and Everything

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by fonduekid, Sep 8, 2008.

  1. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    Hi, people just came across this site... *probably there are people who know about this already* For those who don't take a look :) Pretty nice n good :)

    http://tomstricks.blogspot.com/

    Windows applications tweaks, Application downloads, Windows Vista Error Fixes, General tips, Important tweaks, network tweaks, performance tweaks, security tweaks, updates, visuals, Windows XP tweaks, Windows Mobile Help n Support, updates, etc etc....


    Note: If you wanna do any tweak here, please do so after reading carefully and after if you are really sure what you are going to do and what the tweak is for :) Please don't blame me, for that blog thing is not mine neither am I recommending this here - I am just sharing information. Please take care when playing around with your OS :)


    And finally, of course, you would probably find all these here in NBR from some of the wonderful threads from our super members, and even much more :) :) So there...

    Good luck and cheers.
     
  2. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    Nice find!!!!!!!!!!!

    Gary
     
  3. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    Thanks Gary :) Yes.. its quiet nice.. just reading through now :) Btw, found it by " stumbling upon" > my favorite hobby / time pass activity right now :D :D :p
     
  4. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    Some nice pages from THAT (in the OP) link (thought I'll save some time for you guys, since I was browsing through)


    Adding Bluetooth-Enabled Devices to Windows Vista Computer

    http://tomstricks.blogspot.com/2008/08/adding-bluetooth-enabled-devices-to.html

    Setting up and configuring speech recognition in Windows Vista

    http://tomstricks.blogspot.com/2008/08/setting-up-and-configuring-speech.html

    Numerous Error Fixes For Windows Vista

    http://tomstricks.blogspot.com/search/label/Win Vista:Error Fix

    Windows Vista - Important Tweaks

    http://tomstricks.blogspot.com/search/label/Win Vista:Impotant Tweaks
     
  5. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    System Configuration:Command line Tools in Windows Vista

    The "Tools" tab of the system configuration applet offers shortcuts to a number of helpful tools and shows you the path and filename for each:

    About Windows
    C:\Windows\system32\winver.exe

    System Information
    C:\Windows\System32\msinfo32.exe

    Remote Assistance
    C:\Windows\System32\msra.exe

    System Restore
    C:\Windows\System32\rstrui.exe

    Computer Management
    C:\Windows\System32\compmgmt.msc

    Event Viewer
    C:\Windows\System32\eventvwr.exe

    Programs
    C:\Windows\System32\appwiz.cpl

    Security Center
    C:\Windows\System32\wscui.cpl

    System Properties
    C:\Windows\System32\control.exe system

    Internet Options
    C:\Windows\System32\inetcpl.cpl

    Internet Protocol Configuration
    C:\Windows\System32\perfmon.exe

    Performance Monitor
    C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /k %windir%\system32\ipconfig.exe

    Task Manager
    C:\Windows\System32\taskmgr.exe

    Disable UAC
    C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /k %windir%\System32\reg.exe ADD HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v EnableLUA /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

    Enable UAC
    C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /k %windir%\System32\reg.exe ADD HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v EnableLUA /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

    Command Prompt
    C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe

    Registry Editor
    C:\Windows\System32\regedt32.exe
     
  6. Lawrence

    Lawrence Notebook Evangelist

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    Nice find! :) I want to add this netplwiz
    Anyway, He's Very Good! Thanks For Sharing!
     
  7. -Amadeus Excello-

    -Amadeus Excello- Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks!

    :=)