Vista tips for Printer Sharing

February 4th, 2009 No Comments »

There may be only one pc for group of computer. And you would like to share printer for entire office or may be you want to give temporary printer access for some Windows Vista user. For this you have to do windows vista printer sharing. This Vista tips will guide you steps for printer sharing for windows vista workgroup.
To share a printer within a workgroup, enable printer sharing on the host PC (where printer cable connected). After enabling printer sharing it allow other network pc to see the shared printer. Open the windows vista Control Panel by clicking on the Start Menu > Control Panel:


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Most Popular Windows Vista Tips

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Windows Vista Tips to use snip tool
Windows vista have program called snip by which you can take screenshot and put it in document or send by email. You can take different type of snap like free form, rectangular and full screen and you can send in various formats like jpg or gif or html. To access this tool open start Manu and type SNIP at new button. Continue reading »

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How can you copy or transfer music from iPod to computer?

February 4th, 2009 No Comments »

In the official company FAQ, Apple originally stated that:

Synchronization occurs only in one direction, from your computer to your iPod. This means you cannot transfer music, automatically or manually, from your iPod to a computer, and you cannot use iPod to copy a music library from one computer to another. Continue reading »

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Incorrect or generic Windows icon displayed for HTM, HTML and MHT files

February 3rd, 2009 No Comments »

The HTM,  HTML or MHT files are displayed with a standard icon rather than the Internet Explorer “e” icon.

Set the HTM / HTML icons

  • Click Start, Run and type CONTROL FOLDERS
  • Select the File Types tab
  • Scroll down the list and select the HTM file type
  • Click Advanced button, and then click Change Icon
  • Type in the file name %Programfiles%\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
  • Select the 2nd icon (Icon index number is 1) from the list
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Troubleshooting missing network connection icons

February 3rd, 2009 No Comments »

If the Network Connection icons are missing, try the following to get them back:

NOTE Despite this issue, networking continues to function correctly, and the ipconfig command still shows all connection and all adapter information. However, dial-up users may not be able to initiate a connection due to missing icons.


You can still connect to (or disconnect from) the ISP using the RAS Phonebook. Follow these steps:

Click Start, Run and type:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Connections\Pbk

Double-click the file named RASPHONE.PBK (Shows up as RASPHONE) and connect to the internet.

Click Start, Run and type CMD and press Enter
Run the following commands one-by-one and press Enter after each command:

regsvr32 netshell.dll
regsvr32 netcfgx.dll
regsvr32 netman.dll

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Windows XP Registry backup method

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Registry Editor is an advanced tool for viewing and changing settings in your system registry, which contains information about how your computer runs. Almost the entire settings are stored in the registry. For example, when you resize an application window, the window position (x,y points) is stored in the registry so that the settings are retained permanently. This is just an example, there are much more data stored in the registry, right from your user account names and passwords (if configured to store in the registry).

Although Registry Editor enables you to inspect and modify the registry, it’s advisable to use Registry Editor only if the GUI does not provide the option you’re looking for. Making incorrect changes in the registry can break your system. It’s highly advisable to backup the registry before editing any portion of it. Continue reading »

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Details of Svchost.exe in Windows XP

February 3rd, 2009 No Comments »

Each instance of svchost.exe process seen in the Task Manager hosts a group of services. To see the list of services hosted by each instance of svchost.exe, you may use the Tasklist.exe console utility available in Windows XP Professional Edition.

  • Click Start, Run and type CMD.EXE
  • Type tasklist /svc >c:\taskList.txt

The taskList.txt will contain the list of Processes, their Process IDs and the Services running under each Process.

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How to remove OEM link from the Windows XP Start Menu?

February 1st, 2009 No Comments »

Usually, OEMs add their icon to the Start menu which may launch a website, folder or a program when clicked. Example.. Do More With Gateway link for Gateway computers, Presario info center link for Compaq Presario systems. Use the instructions in this article to remove the OEM Link from Windows XP Start menu. Continue reading »

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Protected Storage - Save Password, AutoComplete issues

February 1st, 2009 No Comments »

Start Internet Explorer. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options. Click the Content tab. Under Personal information, click AutoComplete. In the AutoComplete Settings dialog box, select the User names and passwords on forms check box (if it is not already selected), select the Prompt me to save passwords check box (if it is not already selected), and then click OK. Click OK again to close the Internet Options dialog box. Continue reading »

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Dial-up connection window launches automatically while working

February 1st, 2009 No Comments »

While working in the system, you might see the dial-up connection dialog coming up automatically. This is caused by some application which is trying to connect to the internet. The exact application is unknown. Most applications are configured/designed to check for updates automatically by contacting home. Some applications notify the user before contacting their servers, most don’t. This may be caused by parasites as well. Adware contact their servers to fetch Ads and some Trojan may even send out your valuable information.

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