If you would like to set windows vista back to handle zip files again you should ensure that the key in the registry looks like this: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.zip] [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.zip\OpenWithList] "a"="ieuser.exe" "MRUList"="a" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.zip\OpenWithProgids] "CompressedFolder"=hex(0): If any other sub keys are present delete…

If the additional external screen causes the computer to turn flash the screen this reg key can disable the initialize: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\TMMnavn: PollingInterval type: REG_DWORDdata: 0xffffffff

Remove the startup app that is offending by: Start—-Run—-and type in msconfig.exe Go to STARTUP Tab and remove the app that is blocked by Vista noting on a sheet of paper where the program is run from. If the program…

Note If the computer does not support the hibernation feature, you cannot enable the feature. For information about how to use the PowerCfg tool to determine whether the computer supports the hibernation feature, see the "More Information" section. 1. Click…

I found a site going through some of the gennerl questions you may have about setting up windows vista. The page is located here.

If you use your windows vista as a media center, you properly want it to start automatically without asking for login password. To enable auto login for vista Go to Start then Run (or press the Windows key + R),…

Remote desktop is only supported in Windows Vista Buisness and Windows Ultimate, so if you fx have a Windows Vista Home Premium you can’t connect to it with the Remote Desktop Connection. To enable remote desktop follow the guid: Steps…