If you like a clean Desktop and you're using some alternative way to start your programs (Start Menu, Windows Sidebar, other sidebar-like software) then this is the option for you.

Tutorial tags: hide, disable, desktop

This option is intended for advanced users. It's invaluable when removing viruses or worms from your system. But be aware, this could also be very damaging for your system, so be sure you know what you're doing before tampering with these super hidden files!
The registry location where you can find the "SuperHidden" key is: HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Explorer \ Advanced

Tutorial tags: vista, hidden, files

In Windows Vista you can hear the startup sound even if you disable the Windows Sounds. In earlier beta version of Windows Vista this sound was mandatory, from marketing point of view.

From users point of view, after a while, this was a nightmare. But after hearing the community's complaints, Microsoft gave users the ability to disable that sound. This is how you do it.

Tutorial tags: vista, disable, sound, startup

This is how you can adjust the window border size to any value. We personally like it thinner, but it can be customized to whatever you like. :)

Tutorial tags: border, customize, window

This is a simple but nice looking option in Windows Vista that few know about. It's true, it will miss the functionality of Windows 7 quicklaunch, but still it will look almost the same.

Tutorial tags: quick launch, customize

If you want your Windows Vista to show more recently used programs in the Start Menu or, on the contrary, if you want to show fewer - this is how you do it.

P.S. Yes, we know that there's a Registry way of editing this, but why bother when this method is so simple? :)

Tutorial tags: more, fewer, recently, user, programs

It's a web based world out there and Windows is like the last bastion of double-clicking, so here's how you can bring your Vista in the 21st century and open files or folders with a single click!

Don't forget about the "Use check boxes when selecting items" option, it will make your life easier!

Tutorial tags: single click, open files

If you work with a lot of folders and you've had it opening them every time you boot your computer, this tutorial is definitely for you.

Even if you have a download folder you want to keep open, or your music folder - this is really helpful.

Tutorial tags: folder, reboot

When you use Windows Explorer and want to access the menu you must press the ALT key. Here is how to always make the menu visible.

The Group Policy you must edit is located in User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Explorer.

Tutorial tags: windows explorer, menu, vista

If you don't have it and miss it, this is how you can enable it :)

Tutorial tags: vista, enable, run, command