Browsing Windows
*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.
Add a Background Bitmap to the Internet Explorer ToolBar
Want to have you own bitmap shown on the Internet Explorer toolbar? It's simple with the Registry setting.
Restrict Access to the Windows Update Feature
Windows 98 and later Windows versions contain a feature known as Windows Update, which allows users to update Windows specific software.
Change the Startup and Shutdown Screens
Microsoft has a knack for making the Windows startup and shutdown screens pretty boring.
Order the Menu
It's easy to reorder the items on any Windows 98 cascading menu by holding down the mouse button and drag a highlighted file or folder up or down the list.