I used to collapse the Program Folders on my Start Menu so it was more organized and I would create additional sub-folders as well. I used to just drag and drop the folders but now I get a message saying that I will have to give administrative permission to do this. My user account is an administrator account and I have even tried to log on as the Administrator. It still doesn't work. I...

Before I installed Windows Vista RC 2, I made a backup of some files in Windows XP using it's own backup and restore program. This created a bkf file. This file isn't recognised, not even with online file extension service for Windows XP, while it was even made with a Windows XP tool! I tried to open it with the new Backup and Restore Center to retrieve my e-mail's and documents using...

What is this thing that automatically redirects my program called the Virtual Store? I have a program that has its database saved in the Program Files folder. However, whenever my program makes a change to the database, it is NOT changed in the Program Files folder, but Vista has created a miror copy of the database in its Virtual Store folder and the changes are made there. My program...

The UP button seems to have been taken out of Vista because it is no longer necessary with the revamped explorer. You can now click on any directory in the current path and be taken there. For example if you are in the 'Users' directory, you can just click the 'Local Disk' directory in the address bar and be taken there. Or if you wish, you can click multiple levels up and be taken straight...

Hi, I think there is a problem with search filters in RC2. As Help states (http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/73106209-6df0-432a-8cb7-df5d8ce02ec61033.mspx), it is possible to use quotes " " in search box. However, I`m sure it is NOT working. (on my machine only?) I have a comparison of search results between Vista search and Windows Desktop Search 2.6.5 in XP. WDS is...

Is there a method for doing multiple file renames within a folder? example with Winxp you could go to start, cmd and preform a rename *.html *.txt Is there a method within Vista to do a similar function?

Hello, The link "documents" and "music" doesn't point to the folder it should and no way to change it (right click - properties doesn't bring up usual properties page) This is how it happened: I edited those links to point them to my music and document on my E drive but I changed the drive letter soon after and now I can't make documents and music links to point to the correct...

I love how in XP, I can double click on a folder while holding down CTRL and it opens up a NEW widow at that destination. I also love how I can do this with the UP button in Explorer and it goes up a directory while opening a new Explorer window. This ability is GONE in Vista and it frustrates me to no end. PLEASE allow for the CTRL button to work again. I'd REALLY like to see this work with...

HELP - can anyone tell me how to format a CD-RW so I can create, save, edit and reuse files on a CD-RW? I have tried following steps on disk management but cannot format. I need to reuse CD-RWs and all files saved are Read-Only files on the CD-RW. HELP!!!!

Hi! I am using Openoffice to make these files and for some reason files using the openoffice format, text files, and pdf's all nicely display their thumbnails. On the contrary the files that are MS Word, Powerpoint, and Excel compatible are just showing the regular old openoffice icon.

It's the same thing for me. I can't open a command prompt windows as admin and drag a programme that i want to launch with elevated credential as i was doing in XP. It's also annoying when writing scripts. This feature was usefull to quickly have the path and filename to copy in scripts. "Sami KOZONO" wrote: I just installed Vista beta 2 (build 5384, Japanese, 32 bit).

Disk Keeper is no longer support with RC1........He is Disk Keepers response to my email to there Tech Support about this..... Diskeeper currently only provides support for the Windows Vista CTP builds 5381 and 5384 with a free public beta, which can be download from our website. The regular purchase versions of Diskeeper cannot be run on Vista,

I honestly can't remember in which newsgroup I trashed Roxio yesterday, but I'll put the amended info here. Roxio Easy Media Creator 9 Suite will install, and seems to run fine, with RC1 Build 5728. I did so this morning on a system running 64-bit Vista and, although I haven't gotten around to it yet, a 32-bit system is probably less of a challenge. All, er, heck will break loose if you try...

does anyone know why this is happenning or what can be done to fix it

Hello, I reacently burned a few DVDs from another Visa 5600 computer to use on another Vista 5600 computer, however when ever i try to use the disk it seems to be empty even though it says that the space has been used, i checked with the other computer and the disk wasnt finalized but the session was closed, but i still cant view the files now in eather computer, and due to a reacent...

I have also installed Vista RC1 on a partioned drive, Vista now identifys as "C" drive, even though I set it up as "F" with PartionMagic. That's one question..... but, if I understand you correctly, I would need to reinstall every program that I have installed on the original XP drive, is that correct? I cannot run any or my already installed programs on the original drive in Vista? --...

This hidden dir has appeared on the root of the volume on which I installed Vista 5744. I only found it because I changed the default Explorer setting to show hidden files and folders. I assume with a name like that I can delete it, but if that's the case, why is it made hidden so that it wouldn't normally be seen? Nick Payne

Does anyone know if it's safe to delete this folder and associated sub-folders?

I can't access the Documents and Settings folder in the Windows Explorer, it says Access denied. I tried the Security Tab in the folder property, with no luck. Any registry tweak ? or way to go around this ? Thanks

Hi. I have decided to re-install Windows XP after using RC1 for about a month now and realsing that it made my computer to slow and sluggishly. Is there any way that i can keep all of my files and folders saved on RC1 after I re-install XP? Thanks.