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Windows Vista

Resize a Vista partition without damaging data

There are many reasons why you might want or need to resize a partition, but generally speaking partitions can not be resized without damaging data. That is, until Microsoft Windows Vista. With Vista, resizing a partition that already contains data is not only possible, it's fairly simple. The only gotcha...

Take advantage of multiple monitors with Vista's Remote Desktop

If you're using multiple monitors as a part of your system setup and you regularly connect to other Windows Vista or Windows XP via Remote Desktop, you'll definitely want to learn how you can take advantage of Vista's Remote Desktop support for multiple monitors. Once you do, you can use...

Create virtual multiple desktops in Windows?

If you've ever used Linux then you know how effective having multiple desktops is can be. Not only does it aid in keeping down desktop clutter, it allows you to organize your desktop into various work environments (such as networking desktop, writing desktop, graphics desktop, programming desktop, etc). I have...

Centrally Managing Power Settings on Windows XP/2000 Computers

Where can I find the power management options for Windows XP Professional clients in Group Policy? I've looked all over but can't seem to find them....

Restoring 'Run as Administrator' for Vista Shortcuts

Question: Why is the "Run as Administrator" option no longer available to me? I've been running Windows Vista as a non-administrator account and have configured some shortcuts on my desktop. Why is the "Run as Administrator" option no longer available to me? Answer: You may have turned off the User...

How to run Windows Update in Firefox

How can I run Windows Update if I'm using Firefox as my browser? You can install the Firefox add-on called IE Tab which will allow you to run Windows Update or other Web sites that are designed primarily for Internet Explorer and don't run properly under Firefox....

Previewing Vista Documents: Look But Don't Touch

QUESTION: Is there a way in Windows Vista to quickly preview the contents of documents and pictures without opening them first in the application? ANSWER: Within Windows Explorer in Vista, you can adjust the view to large icons -- or even extra-large icons -- from the Views menu. However, you...