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How to Boot into Vista's Audit Mode
There are two different ways of booting into Vista -- Windows Welcome and Audit Mode.
Problems Installing Adobe Reader 8
Trying to install Adobe Reader on Vista and get an error message that the Temp folder is on a drive that is full or inaccessible? If so, follow on to get this "Vista Ready" software installed.
Use BCDEDIT to change boot up options
If you are dual booting XP Prof and Vista, you most likely have the annoying "Earlier Version of Windows" in the boot list and have Vista booting as the default.
Launch Flip 3D Alt+Tab Replacement
This has been one of the most demonstrated features of Windows Vista and also one that I have been asked the most about how to use it.
Check Windows Vista Activation Status
Are you a user of Windows Vista Enterprise or Business edition and would like to know the status of activation of a specific computer? Want to make sure that the computer connected properly to the Key Management Server (KMS) or used your Multiple Activation Key (MAK) properly? Or are you a home user and just want to make sure your computer is fully activated?
Included in Windows Vista is very useful utility that will help you check the status of activation of your computer:
Click on the Start Button and key in CMD and hit Enter to start up Command Prompt.
Windows XP no longer starts when you remove dual-booting with Windows Vista
If Windows Vista is installed on the active partition and you dual boot between Windows Vista and Windows XP, deleting or reformatting the Windows Vista partition prevents Windows XP from starting.
Enable or Disable the CD-ROM Autorun Feature
You can enable the CD-ROM autorun function by changing this registry setting, this will stop applications from auto launching when you insert a CD-ROM disc into your drive.