In the beginning i could shut down i one step by using the shut down button directly. But now i only have det lock-button an the log off, and then after having logged off I get the shut down buttom. How do I get the buttom back?

Hello, I've got a curious problem which I can not solve myself. I want to install a new PDF-printer and a normal laserprinter-driver, both have driver for Vista. Setup ends with success, but no printer is added to the list of printers. I tried installing with UAC on and off, antivius is off while installing, installing as admin.

Hey all. Just wondering if it is possible to use two keyboards / mouse on one computer. I want to run an HDMI cable from my computer to my flat screen upstairs then use a bluetooth keyboard and mouse to navigate my computer / web from the comfort of my living room. I just don't want to have to constantly be bringing the keyboard up and down stairs all the time. My current keyboard / mouse is...

Hi, Somehow I deleted the 3D Flip switch window icon from the taskbar and quick launch toolbar. I can't seem to locate the correct program to replace the icon on the taskbar and quicklaunch. Can someone please help? Thank you, Neil

I have a very small c:\ drive and I need to install new programs on other drives than c:\ Some programs, like Adobe Reader and Google Earth will not let me choose installation path. Is it possible f.ex to make an evironment variable that will direct all installation to a path that I can decide. Regards

Vista Home Premium 32 Sometimes when I turn my monitor on in the morning I'm greeted by the password screen. When I enter my password Vista says "logging off" (and does log off) then Vista goes to the "log On" password screen. After re-entering PW again, I'm logged back on but all the apps, web pages and work that I had open last night are gone. Anyone know why this started happening? Thank...

Since installing Vista 64-sp1 ultimate I have experienced 4 BSOD, traceable to a problem in a network driver. That is not the issue, what happens is that the crash code displays a message saying it is initializing the disk for a crash dump and stalls there... granted this machine does have 4gb of memory, but I would expect the crash dump setup/write process to be completed in under an hour....

Hi Anyone know does Microsoft Power Toys Image Resizer work in Vista? If not is there a Vista equivalent? Thanks Jon -

FBonWin7b1x64 wrote: Eventually, everyone will know your real name and addy!...hahaha! Not a chance but if you want to lie about it more, go right ahead. Alias

In XP I used to do in the 'SEND TO' folder a new folder say 'Users', then inside this folder i did shortcuts to each user folder. Then when I am on a file that i want to send to 'Joe' I will right click / click Send To / Click Users / Click Joe = In VISTA I tried the same but all I got was... Then when I am on a file that i want to send to 'Joe' I will right click / click Send To / Click...

I got a new notebook with Windows Vista Business SP1, before I worked with Windows XP SP2. In the Start Menu - Recent Items List, the recently used files cannot find in the list. Notepad, images files are found OK and the Word, Excel etc files recently used cannot find in the list. How to set ? Normally, the Recent Items in the list can be cleared by Right-click Recent Items - click...

You can actually find the 64 bit edition of Java on their website. Update 12 was just released a few days ago and I am posting the link to the download for 64 bit computers. Sincerely, Jenu Jose http://www.liveperson.com/jenu-jose

For some reason Vista U SP1 will not reboot on its own unless I shut down the system, restart from that point. I have done the following to fix /repair: load the vista installation disc, repair, command prompt "bootrec.exe /fixmbr /fixboot and /rebuildbcd System startup repair get error 0x0

For some reason Vista U SP1 will not reboot on its own unless I shut down the system, restart from that point. I have done the following to fix /repair: load the vista installation disc, repair, command prompt "bootrec.exe /fixmbr /fixboot and /rebuildbcd System startup repair get error 0x0

why does windows vista love to crash for? i've had to reinstall my system like 6 times since i got it and also the parental controls ain't worth crap.

The Windows log-system most recent date is 9/27/08. However, the Application & security logs are current. What do I need to do to make the system log current?

How do I get Task manager to work? It doesn't shut down frozen (non responding) programs including WindowsMail, IE7 or MozillaFF... all of which "stop responding" constantly. We're all getting sick and tired of having to reboot to get anything done online. I can't find any infections on this PC which has WDefender, Avast, Spybot, Adaware, A-Squared and ZoneAlarm. We ran all these...

Hi everyone, I have a really annoying problem on my new nb with windows vista: Sometimes, but not always, my notebook (Acer Aspire 5920), does not go on standby mode properly and it can't be reactivated; the only thing i can do is to manually shut down, pressing the main button for a while... I've noticed that when i have no keyboard and no external hard disk (Packard Bell) connected via USB, the...

I have a new HP Pavilion dv6200 CTO Notebook, and does not consistantly sleep or hibernate correctly. The Error message from Vista Business OS (32 bit) is: ----vvv--------------vvv----------- Windows has recovered from an unexpected shutdown Problem signatu Problem Event Name: BlueScreen OS Version: 6.0.6000.2.0.0.256.6 Locale ID: 1033

(Frank and Bill, you know I posted this just to get yer goats! ;) ) Behind the scenes in Microsoft's war against Linux http://news.cnet.com/8301-13505_3-10159335-16.html?tag=nl.e433 Also: Ubuntu desktop apparently scares Microsoft http://news.cnet.com/8301-13505_3-10159100-16.html