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Showing Super Hidden Files In Windows Vista

June 4, 2010

This is an advanced tutorial on how to show super hidden files in Windows Vista. If you just want to show normal hidden files so you can access a folder such as application data, then please see show hidden files in Windows. The following tutorial is not for the average computer user as it involves [...]

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Create a desktop shortcut to open Windows registry editor (regedit)

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If you are like me and always accessing the window registry to edit it , then you really need this shortcut on the desktop. You can even create a desktop shortcut to the registry editor and then add it into your quick launch toolbar or drag it to your Windows seven task bar. If you [...]

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How to get to regedit and gpedit.msc when there is no run or command window

May 26, 2010

When you cannot get to your run dialog box or your command window it can cause problems for you. Even to bring your run box back you might need to use regedit or gpedit.msc. See how to restore the run command box. The run window is used to type in commands like cmd for a [...]

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Disable or enable the Task Manager using the Group Policy Editor or Windows registry editor

May 26, 2010

Disabling the task manager is sometimes a very handy tool, especially if you are running public computers. It is also a good idea to stop your children from accessing task manager as they can easily change settings that can possibly harm your computer and cause it to crash.  In task manager you can: End or [...]

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How to make Windows 2000 and XP shutdown faster

May 24, 2010

You can cut down the time it takes for Windows to shutdown all of your running program by making a couple of changes to your registry. This can make the shutdown process a little bit quicker, which is great for the impatient users of today. However, before doing so I recommend you backup your registry [...]

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