Windows Vista Soundscheme (updated)

Windows Vista Soundscheme (updated)

Updated: now contains 32 Vista sounds + fixed the .reg file.

The .reg file renames the Default Soundscheme to "Windows Vista" & modifies it with the Vista sounds filenames.
It will also set the Windows Vista soundscheme as the current & default one to be used.

download the file, the Media folder belongs in the Windows directory.
Add the .reg file to your general regtweaks.reg (runned @T12) file for uA install.

Note: the hkey_current_user will be tweaked, this only works for all users when applied during T13.

Possible errors:

I still get the original XP sounds!
SOLUTION: open your .theme file, remove the part containing the soundscheme.
You'll find your .theme file in the $OEM$\$$\Resources because you placed it there.
Make sure you do this for ALL themes you include on your CD.

All sounds work but I don't have Startup/Shutdown sound.
SOLUTION: this has nothing to do with the Vista Soundscheme/pack. You shouldn't remove Windows Beep with nLite.

BootPRO - BCDEdit.exe Made Easy

Windows Vista and Windows 7 have both made the task of directly editing the BCDedit file complicated as it is no longer text based as the boot.ini file was, and VistaBootPRO is here to help. Users can make changes to the Windows Boot Configuration Data (BCD) registry quickly and easily, doing the job in a fraction of the time it would take using the alternative DOS based command lines. There is no longer the need to become familiar with the ins and outs of the bcdedit.exe switches and options.

VistaBootPRO Featured in the Press

VistaBootPRO has been featured in PC Magazine, PC World, Windows Vista Magazine, Microsoft's Tech Net Magazine, Australian PC Authority, PC Utilities magazine, UK PC Advisor and hundreds of online articles worldwide.

VistaBootPRO 3.3, which has literally now been downloaded by millions across the web, was developed to make changes to the Windows Vista Boot Configuration Data (BCD) registry quickly and easily, doing the job in a fraction of the time it would take using the alternative. VistaBootPRO allows users to easily and neatly organize their boot configuration entries from within all flavors of Windows.

Full Details and Download : http://www.vistabootpro.org/

How to Fix “Bootmgr is missing” in Windows Vista

Shown this error message:

Bootmgr is missing. Press ctrl-alt-del to restart.

Fabulous! A brand new install of Windows Vista and it doesn’t work. So after doing some research online, I was able to figure out what was causing the problem on my machine. In this article, I will also list out several other ways to fix the problem because it can happen in under different circumstances.

Firstly, I’ll start with the easier solutions just in case one of those happens to work. If not, we’ll go to the more complicated solutions.

Method 1 – Unplug secondary hard drives

One reason you might get the Bootmrg is missing error is because multiple hard drives of different types are installed. For example, if you have one SATA drive and a secondary SCSI drive, you might end up having this problem.

One simple solution is to unplug the second drive and then reboot. If Vista starts up fine, then reconnect the secondary hard drive and reboot again. Hopefully the problem will go away.

If the message comes back when you connect the secondary HDD, then you will have to disconnect it again, reinstall Vista with just the one drive, take out the CD and reboot. Windows will load up fine. Then plug the secondary drive back in and reboot.

Method 2 – Change hard disk boot priority

Another simple setting you can check that might fix the problem is to go into your BIOS and check the boot sequence and boot priority. First, make sure that the HDD is number 1 in the boot sequence, not Floppy drive or CDROM, etc.

As you can see from the picture above, CDROM is set as the first boot device. We want to change that to Hard Disk. Secondly, if you have an option for Hard Disk Boot Priority, like in the screen above, you want to pick the hard drive (if you have more than one physical disk) that has Windows Vista installed on it.

If you change both of these settings to the correct boot device and hard disk, you should not get the Bootmrg is missing error anymore! If you do, continue reading for more advanced ways to fix the problem!

Method 3 – Unplug any USB devices

I’ve read in several places that people left the USB flash drives attached to their computers for a long period of time and if you happen to install a Windows update patch when the USB drive is connected and then reboot, you will end up getting this message in Vista.

Go ahead and unplug any USB flash drives you may have connected to the computer and then restart.

Method 4 – Rebuild the BCD Store

The third method is a bit more complicated, but may be required if nothing else worked for you. Firstly, make sure you only have one active partition and that it is set to the partition that has Windows Vista installed. If you have more than one active partition, you will have problems.

Next rebuild the BCD store by using the bootrec tool in the Windows Vista Repair environment. You can do this by popping in the Vista DVD and choosing Repair your computer.

Next choose the operating system and and then click Command Prompt in the System Recovery Options dialog.

Now type the following command at the prompt and press Enter:

Bootrec /RebuildBcd

If it finds the Windows installation, it will ask you add the entry, so type Yes. If it cannot locate any Windows Installation, then you have to remove the BCD store and re-create it. Type in the following commands if this is the case:

Bcdedit /export C:\BCD_Backup

ren c:\boot\bcd bcd.old

Bootrec /rebuildbcd

Note that you should change C: to the partition you installed Windows Vista to. Now restart the computer with the Vista DVD still inside. Choose the repair option and let it repair the Vista installation. Restart again and your problem should now be fixed.

Method 5 – Copy bootmrg file from another computer

Finally, you can try to actually copy the file from a working Windows Vista machine and put it in the appropriate directory on the computer that is not booting up correctly. Bootmrg is located at the root of the C drive (or whichever drive you installed Vista), but is only visible if you unhide protected operating system files.

Basically, open My Computer, click on Organize, click on Folder and Search options, click on the View tab and then choose the Show hidden files and folders radio button and uncheck the Hide operating system files box.

Now go to your C drive and copy the bootmrg file onto a USB stick or CD. Then go to the other computer and either boot up with the Vista DVD inserted or boot using using some kind of Vista start up disc. Copy the file to the same location and restart the computer without the Vista DVD and hopefully you should not get this message anymore!

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Easy Way to View Windows Server 2008 and Vista’s Network Card Properties

Windows Server 2008 has been frustrated with the amount of clicks and initial confusion on how to get to the Network Card properties. Hopefully this will help.

The plan is the create a custom shortcut and copy it to the desktop for easy access (isn’t it always about easy access?).

1. From where ever you want the shortcut create, Right click and select New –> Shortcut (I recommend the Desktop)

2. Put the following path into location C:\windows\System32\ncpa.cpl

3. Click Next and type what ever you would like the name of the Shortcut Icon to appear as.

4. Time to change the way the Icon looks - Right Click on the newly created Shortcut and select Properties

5. Click the Change Icon… button and pick whichever Icon you prefer.

6. We finally have an icon available to view the Network Interfaces on our Windows Server 2008 and Vista machines

NOTE:

Unlike Windows 2000 and 2003 where you had to right-click and select Properties here you will have to double click the icon…which I think is just a bit easier.

Disabling UAC (User Account Control) in Windows Vista

Summary

This article explains how to disable User Account Control (UAC) option in Windows Vista.

Warning!

User Account Control (UAC) feature was introduced to reduce the exposure and attack surface of the operating system by requiring that all users run in standard user mode. This limitation minimizes the ability for users to make changes that could destabilize their computers or inadvertently expose the network to viruses through undetected malware that has infected their computer. By disabling UAC, your system becomes vulnerable to attack. The steps provided below is for informative purposes only.

For more information about the User Account Control feature, visit the following page:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsvista/security/uacppr.mspx

Disabling User Account Control (UAC)

Method 1

• Click Start, type MSCONFIG and press Enter
• Select the Tools tab
• Scroll down the listing and select Disable UAC
• Click the Launch button located at the bottom

Full Details : http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/117/1/Disabling-UAC-User-Account-Control-in-Windows-Vista.html

Put your Windows Vista computer into hibernate mode using command-line

Summary

Windows Vista's shutdown.exe console tool includes the ability to put the system into hibernate mode. This utility can now be used to place the system into hibernate mode using a script or a shortcut.

Hibernate using command-line / desktop shortcut

Although the Start menu contains the menu option to put the system into Hibernate mode, you may still need a command-line tool sometimes. To create a hibernate shortcut, follow these steps:

* Right-click on a blank area in the Desktop
* Click New and select Shortcut
* In the Type the location of the item text box, type shutdown.exe /h
* In the Type a name for this shortcut, type Hibernate, and click Finish

Optionally, you may move the newly created shortcut to the Quick Launch area for easy accessibility. You may also create a keyboard hotkey to that shortcut.

Windows Vista Run Commands - Useful Tip

Windows Vista got a new look control panel with number of new icon and some of older things getting re-organised differently. Vista also got some new run commands, basically these commands are used to access some function located in the control panel itself. Try them out and start exploring Windows Vista!

1. Color Management : colorcpl
2. Computer Management Launcher : CompMgmtLauncher
3. Control Panel : control
4. Credential Backup and Restore Wizard : credwiz
5. Defragment User Interface : dfrgui
6. Driver Package Installer : dpinst
7. DVD Player : dvdplay
8. Display Adapter Troubleshooter : AdapterTroubleshooter
9. Encryption File System : rekeywiz
10. Event Viewer : eventvwr
11. Fax Cover Sheet Editor : fxscover
12. Firewall Settings : FirewallSettings
13. Firewall Control Panel : FirewallControlPanel
14. Help Pane : helppane
15. iSCSI Initiator : iscsicpl
16. Iexpress : iexpress
17. Logoff from Vista : logoff
18. Language Pack Installer : lpksetup
19. Microsoft Sync Center : mobsync
20. Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool : msdt
21. Optional Features Manager : optionalfeatures
22. People Near Me : p2phost
23. Performance Monitor : perfmon
24. Presentation Settings : presentationsettings
25. Printer Migration : PrintBrmUi
26. Snipping Tool : snippingtool
27. Software Licensing/Windows Activation : slui
28. Sound Volume : sndvol
29. Sound Recorder : soundrecorder
30. Sticky Note : StikyNot
31. System Properties : SystemPropertiesAdvanced
32. User Accounts : Netplwiz
33. Windows Fax and Scan : wfs
34. Windows Mobility Center : mblctr
35. Windows Backup Utility : sdclt

How do I get additional language files?

With additional language files, you can change the display language on your computer so that you can view wizards, dialog boxes, menus, Help topics, and other items in Windows in a different language.

There are two types of language files:

Windows Vista Multilingual User Interface Pack (MUI).‌ Windows Vista MUIs provide a translated version of most of the user interface. MUIs require a license to be used and are only available with Windows Vista Ultimate and Windows Vista Enterprise. If you are using Windows Vista Ultimate, you can download MUIs by using Windows Update. If you are using Windows Vista Enterprise, contact your system administrator for information about installing additional languages.

Windows Vista Language Interface Pack (LIP).‌ Windows Vista LIPs provide a translated version of the most widely used areas of the user interface. LIPs are freely available to download, and most LIPs can be installed and used on any edition of Windows Vista. Because not all of the user interface is translated, LIPs require at least one parent language. The parts of the user interface that are not translated into the LIP language are displayed in the parent language. When you download a LIP, you get the parent language requirements for that language. The parent language pack needs to be installed before the LIP can be installed. For more information, including a list of languages available for downloading, go to the Microsoft Local Language website.

Additional Info: http://windowshelp.microsoft.com

How To Restore Registry Keys in Windows Vista

If you've backed up a registry key in Windows Vista, or even the entire registry, you'll be happy to know that restoring it is very easy.

Maybe you're seeing problems after a registry key change or the problem you were trying to fix wasn't resolved by your recent Windows Vista Registry edit.

Either way, you were proactive and exported a registration file just in case something happened.

Follow these steps to restore previously exported subkeys to the Windows Vista Registry.

Note: The steps below require working with the Windows Registry. Making changes other than the ones described below could cause system problems.

Difficulty: Easy

Time Required: Restoring Windows Registry keys in Windows Vista usually takes less than 5 minutes

Here's How:

1. Locate the Registration File you exported before making your changes to the Windows Registry.

   Having trouble locating the file? Assuming you actually did make an export from the registry, look for a file ending in the REG file extension. Check on your Desktop, in your Documents folder, or in your C:\ drive.

2. Double-click on the REG file to open it.

3. You'll next be prompted with a message in a Registry Editor window:

   Adding information can unintentionally change or delete values and cause components to stop working correctly. If you do not trust the source of this information in [REG file location], do not add it to the registry. Are you sure you want to continue?

4. Click the Yes button.

   Important: This isn't a message to take lightly. If you're importing a REG file that you did not export or one you downloaded from an unknown source, be aware that you could cause damage to Windows Vista.

5. Assuming the restoration of the registry keys was successful, you should receive the following message in a Registry Editor window:

   The keys and values contained in [REG file location] have been successfully added to the registry.

6. Click the OK button in this window.

   The registry keys contained in the REG file have now been added to the Windows Vista Registry. If you know where the registry keys were located, you can open Registry Editor and verify that the changes were made successfully.

7. Restart your computer. Depending on the changes that were made by restoring the registry keys, you may need to restart to see the changes take effect in Windows Vista or in your programs.

How To Change the Default Program for a Specific File Extension in Windows Vista

Many file types, like popular video and graphics file types, are supported by many, many programs. Windows Vista probably has a preferred program that opens when you try to launch files of a particular type but what if you want a different program to open?

Windows Vista only opens one program for a particular file extension so if you like your JPEG files to open with Photoshop Elements, for example, and not Paint, then changing that default program for JPEG files is what you need to do.

Follow these very easy steps for changing the program that starts when you open a particular kind of file in Windows Vista.

Follow this Steps :

1. Click on Start and then Control Panel.

   Tip: In a hurry? Type default in the search box after clicking the start button. Choose Default Programs from the list of results and then skip to Step 4.

2. Click on the Programs link.

   Note: If you're viewing the Classic View of Control Panel, you won't see this link. Double-click on the Default Programs icon and then click on the Associate a file type or protocol with a program link. Then proceed to Step 4.

3. Click on the Make a file type always open in a specific program link under the Default Programs heading.

4. In the Set Associations window, scroll down the list until you see the file extension that you want to change the default program for.

5. Click on the file extension to highlight it, once you've found the one you're looking for.

6. Click the Change program... button above the scroll bar.

   The Open With dialog box should appear.

7. Look through the options in the Programs area and choose the application that you want to open the file extension with when you double-click on the particular kind of file on your computer.

   Note: Chances are, the applications listed under Recommended Programs will contain the most applicable programs for this file type but be sure to look at the applications under Other Programs. You may need to click the v to expand the list of these programs.

   Note: Click Browse... to search through your computer for any program not listed that you'd like to use.

8. Click the OK button on the Open With window. Windows Vista will refresh the list of file associations to show the new default program to open this type of file.

9. Click the Close button at the bottom of the Set Associations window. You may also close the Control Panel window if it's still open.

10. From this point forward, when you double-click on any file with this particular file extension, the program you associated it with in Step 7 will launch and load the particular file.

    Important: Whatever program used to automatically open when these types of files were launched will still open these types of files. To use another program, you'll just need to start the program manually and then browse your computer for the particular file.

Volume shadow copies using Shadow Explorer in Windows Vista

If you are running Windows Vista Business or Ultimate, you probably know about the Volume Shadow service, which creates shadow copies of your files in places like My Documents.

If you have no idea what I am talking about, right-click on a folder or file in My Documents that’s been around for a while and go to Properties. There you should see a tab called Previous Versions.



The Volume Shadow Copy service automatically create copies of your documents (called shadow copies) when you edit or delete them. This is super useful if you type lots of papers or create lots of documents because you can easily revert back to a previous version of a document or restore a deleted document.

However, if you are running Windows Vista Home edition, you do not have access to this feature. By default, shadow copies are enabled for all versions of Vista, it’s just that the feature can only be accessed in Ultimate, Business, or Enterprise editions.

Using ShadowExplorer, though, you can access the shadow copies on your Home edition Vista machine. Once you install the program and run it, you should see something similar to this:



Now you can browse all the shadow copies created by the Volume Shadow Copy service. When you click on a folder, all of the files will pop up in the right hand pane.

You can also click on the drop down box and choose a different point-in-time shadow copy. Note that you will only see one version of a document at a time depending on which shadow copy you are viewing.



If you want to restore a previous version of a folder or file, you can right-click and choose Export. You can then go ahead and save the files to a different location.



Note that in order to work, you need Administrator privileges. If you get a blank screen when you run ShadowExplorer, just right-click on the desktop icon and choose Run as Administrator.

Also note that you need to have System Restore enabled for this to work. System Restore is what makes the shadow copies, so if you turned off system restore for a drive, you will not see any shadow copies.

How To Change the Start Menu Power Button Action in Windows Vista?

By default, the start menu power button in Windows Vista is set to sleep mode. While this may be fine for some, you may want the power button to put your PC in hibernate mode or, more likely, you'd like the power button to simply shut down your PC.

If you haven't changed the start menu power button but still shut down your PC every night, you know very well that it's a multi-mouse-click process. In other words, a waste of time. Reconfiguring the start menu power button will probably shave a few seconds off this daily process.

Follow these easy steps to change the start menu power button action in Windows Vista.

1. Click on Start and then Control Panel.

   Tip: In a hurry? Type power options in the search box after clicking Start and press Enter. Skip to Step 4.

2. Click on the Hardware and Sound link.

   Note: If you're viewing the Classic View of Control Panel, you won't see this link. Simply double-click on the Power Options icon and proceed to Step 4.

3. Click on the Power Options link.

4. In the Select a power plan area, click on the Change plan settings link under the preferred plan for your PC.

5. Click on the Change advanced power settings link.

6. In the Advanced settings window, click on the + next to Power buttons and lid to show the available options.

7. Under the Power buttons and lid option, click on the + next to Start menu power button.

8. Click on Setting: under the Start menu power button option to reveal a drop-down box.

9. Choose either Sleep, Hibernate, or Shut down.

   Most users will prefer to set the start menu power button to Shut down to easily power off the PC.

10. Click OK and then close the Edit Plan Settings window.

    That's it! From now on, when you click on the start menu power button, it will perform the action that you designated in the last step.

How to Reinstalling Networking on Windows Vista?

This walkthrough will guide you through reinstalling the system software that's responsible for making your Internet connection work on Windows 95, 98 and ME.

If you're using a dialup connection, make sure you have deleted the connection before you begin the procedure. After the reinstallation is finished, you'll need to reboot your computer and make the connection again.

Click "Start", "Control Panel" and then "Network and Sharing Centre". Alternatively, from the Control Panel click "Network and Internet" then "Manage network connections".

Left-click on the Local Area Connection icon. At the top of the window, select "Diagnose this connection".

It may or may not diagnose something. After it finishes its diagnosis, you can click "Reset the network adaptor" to rebuild the networking for the Local Area Connection.

You can also reset TCP/IP on Vista by following the steps below:

1. Click on Start button.
2. Type Cmd in the Start Search text box.
3. Press Ctrl-Shift-Enter keyboard shortcut to run Command Prompt as Administrator. Allow elevation request.
4. Type netsh int ip reset in the Command Prompt shell, and then press the Enter key.
5. Restart the computer.

TCP/IP Network Configuration Issues in Windows Vista

Use these Instructions to Resolve this Issue



Microsoft has set up the networking infrastructure in Windows Vista in such a manner that it requires only minimal user interaction, especially when the operating system has to interact with a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server.

DHCP is designed to take the user out of the equation of assigning an Internet Protocol (IP) address to a certain computer connected to a network, and making the process completely automatic. In order to set up or change the configuration of the TCP/IP settings make your way via the Start button, Control Panel, Network and Internet, Network and Sharing Center, and then Manage network connections.

In the Network Connections window, you will be able the see one or more connections depending on your system, right-click the connection you want to manage and select Properties from the contextual menu that will be displayed. Under the Networking tab, select either Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) depending on which protocol you use. Most likely, it is IPv4. Make sure that the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain an IPv6 address automatically are selected in order to automatically assign the IP addresses to your computers.

Sometimes, however, you might run into problems. The kind that the Network and Sharing Center will not be able to resolve on its own. And you will find that you lost network connectivity. One such example is the deletion of the TCP/IPv4 default gateway address when the network interface IP address for DHCP in Windows Vista is configured via the Netsh command-line tool, with a command prompt such as: "netsh interface ipv4 set address name="Local Area Connection" source=dhcp".

In such a case, you will have to turn to the "Ipconfig" command-line utility in Vista. Enter "cmd" in the Search box under the "Start menu" and then right-click the highlighted result and choose Run as administrator, or press Ctrl + Shift + Enter in order to run command prompt with elevated privileges. There are two commands that you can use, both (in the order illustrated below) explained by Microsoft:

"/release [Adapter] : Sends a DHCPRELEASE message to the DHCP server to release the current DHCP configuration and discard the IP address configuration for either all adapters (if an adapter is not specified) or for a specific adapter if the Adapter parameter is included. This parameter disables TCP/IP for adapters configured to obtain an IP address automatically. To specify an adapter name, type the adapter name that appears when you use ipconfig without parameters.

/renew [Adapter] : Renews DHCP configuration for all adapters (if an adapter is not specified) or for a specific adapter if the Adapter parameter is included. This parameter is available only on computers with adapters that are configured to obtain an IP address automatically. To specify an adapter name, type the adapter name that appears when you use ipconfig without parameters."

Guidance and Instruction to Help You Secure Your Windows Vista PC

With Windows Vista, Microsoft created the most secure version of the flagship Windows operating system yet. That security comes with a learning curve though. Microsoft introduced a variety of new concepts and technologies such as UAC (User Account Control), WIL (Windows Integrity Levels), PatchGuard kernel protection, Bitlocker drive encryption, and more. This section will help you to understand the security features of Windows Vista and use them to effectively protect your PC and your data. In addition, there is also a section that deals with prior operating system versions such as Windows XP, and Windows 2000.

More Details- http://netsecurity.about.com/od/newsandeditorial1/u/howto.htm#s1

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone

Brief Description

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is an update to Windows Vista that addresses key feedback from our customers. SP1 addresses specific reliability and performance issues, supports new types of hardware, and adds support for several emerging standards.

Click the link to download
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/thankyou.aspx?familyId=b0c7136d-5ebb-413b-89c9-cb3d06d12674&displayLang=en

Instructions

In the File Download dialog box, do one of the following:

• To start the installation immediately, click Open or Run this program from its current location.
• To copy the download to your computer for installation at a later time, click Save or Save this program to disk.

For more information about the download you have selected, including any detailed installation instructions, return to the download information page.

Advantages of windows Vista

Windows Vista is the new operating system from Microsoft. It offers new and improved features. It also offers some of the same features that we are all used to. Windows Vista came out earlier this year and offers a new visual interface. This new Windows Vista visual interface is called Windows Aero. There are also new tools included within Windows Vista like a new DVD Maker that many users like. Microsoft is also trying to link Windows Vista with their other home console - the XBOX 360. Of course, with each new operating system comes some criticism.

• One of the best and newest advantages of Windows Vista is its new security features. Windows Vista provides great security features that help to prevent people from hacking into your system. If you try to do certain sensitive actions, it will ask you for a password. This will help to prevent people from entering your system without permission.

• The new version of Internet Explorer in Windows Vista has also upgraded its security features. It has new filters and parental controls to keep you safe while you are surfing online. Windows Vista also sports a new robust anti-spam guard. This is called Windows Defender, and it will help keep you safe from spyware and adware that can slow down your system.

• Windows Vista’s security features aren’t the only new advantages to the operating system. There is also a new, more visual, user interface with Windows Vista. Microsoft has called this Windows AERO. The AERO stands for authentic, energetic, reflective, and open. It is a new 3D interface making it easier to use. All the new graphics in Windows Vista will really take advantage of the new technology they have added to the operating system.

• Windows Vista makes it easy to set up small business offices to large mega corporations. It does this using its new imaging technology. Using this new Windows Vista technology, it has become more cost effective to switch an entire office over to the new operating system.

• Microsoft has also made it easier to use applications on Windows Vista. With its improved peer-to-peer sharing, as well as .NET framework, it has become easier to use a variety of applications.

• Windows Vista provides new levels of stability as well. Its new driver system makes access and using most program drivers more stable. They have designed a sort of two-tier system which can help prevent crashes. The new Windows Vista system also will detect driver problems as soon as they occur, and the program will restart it automatically without having to reboot the entire system.

• Another great new feature to Windows Vista is a feature called sleep. It takes the best qualities of hibernate and standby and combines them into one. With sleep, in Windows Vista, you can quickly and easily temporarily stop your computer without having to shut the whole thing down. This is also a great energy saving tool embedded in Windows Vista as well.

• A new program called SuperFetch allows for Windows Vista to access and load programs faster. No more wait times. SuperFetch with Windows Vista uses a new intelligent proprietary system based around the programs you use often. It pre-loads these files or programs into its memory so it can launch them faster. This eliminates the slow response after rebooting your computer with Windows Vista.

• In the past, if your computer started to run slowly, it was usually an issue with your RAM (random access memory). After that, you would have to remove the RAM and add more to fix the problem. This can void warranties, or it can just become a hassle, especially if you don’t know what you are doing. With Windows Vista, you can now plug in a USB drive or flash drive, and Windows Vista will use that to help boost its performance. No more rebooting, or having to buy new RAM chips with this OS.

There are many new advantages to Windows Vista. They have put a lot of effort into making an operating system that everyone will enjoy, and that is easy to use. They have added new security features to Windows Vista to keep you safe while you are on the net and off. There is a new visual interface to make it easier to use, and Microsoft has really addressed some of the issues of the previous operating systems with Windows Vista. Although nothing is perfect, Windows Vista seems to have all of the answers for now.

Windows Vista recommended system requirements

Home Premium / Business / Ultimate
- 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
- 1 GB of system memory
- 40 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space
- Support for DirectX 9 graphics with:
- WDDM Driver
- 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)
-Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware
-32 bits per pixel
- DVD-ROM drive
- Audio Output
- Internet access (fees may apply)

Additional Requirements:
Actual requirements and product functionality may vary based on your system configuration. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features and edition of Windows Vista will run on your computer.
While all editions of Windows Vista can support multiple core CPUs, only Windows Vista Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise can support dual processors.
Home Premium / Ultimate
TV tuner card required for TV functionality (compatible remote control optional).
Home Premium / Business / Ultimate
Windows Tablet and Touch Technology requires a Tablet PC or a touch screen.
Ultimate
Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption requires a USB Flash Drive and a system with a TPM 1.2 chip.

Home Basic:

- 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
- 512 MB of system memory
- 20 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space
- Support for DirectX 9 graphics and 32 MB of graphics memory
- DVD-ROM drive
- Audio Output
- Internet access (fees may apply)

Additional Requirements
Actual requirements and product functionality may vary based on your system configuration. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features and edition of Windows Vista will run on your computer.
While all editions of Windows Vista can support multiple core CPUs, only Windows Vista Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise can support dual processors.

Windows Vista minimum supported system requirements
Home Basic / Home Premium / Business / Ultimate

- 800 MHz processor and 512 MB of system memory
- 20 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space
- Support for Super VGA graphics
- CD-ROM drive