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Windows NT: VistaSoftwares and Utilities
Handbook v. 1
 
Windows NT: Vista - Softwares and Utilities
Introduction
This is a manual written to help people increase their experience on a Vista based machine. I decidedto write this manual because people thought it would be a good idea to share my knowledge to helpothers, so now I hereby start writing this manual.This paper consists of my own experiences and no one else's. The examples are brought from theequipment and softwares that I have been using for the past couple of years and terminologies will bedefined by me. No secondary research was done for this manual. Some of you might say "oh well howis this manual reliable, then?" Simple answer: it is how I secured and configured my systems over theyears and it has been working thus far. Terminologies are defined through how I interpret them andhow they are used.There will also be numerous "interesting facts" on what you can do in order to make yourcommunications and experiences better. I will go over softwares and useful utilities that will help youunderstand your computer in and out.
Who am I?
I am a competent user of technology and have been using computers for the past few years. I am anindividual who has been learning about how to use computers for more than just Word processing. Ihave been running multiple instances of operating systems in one computer to see what wouldhappen, and to expand my knowledge. Being an Information Technology University student doesindeed help the expansion of my knowledge in hopes to teach you new things about how to use acomputer.
What is a computer?
In the most basic terms, we define a computer as an equipment that has a processor in it. Thecomputer, in turn, helps an individual with everyday tasks and enable global communications throughtelecommunications and other means of networking. Computers enable research through web portalsand scholarly databases. Many people use computers today (2009) because of their lowerings in pricesand physical size. They have become more affordable over the years and thus make it flexible for manypeople to use.Users may do legal and illegal things on their computers such as cracking algorithms and hackingcomputer systems. This manual will not abide to any illegal activities but only the legal ones that willbenefit the user of the computer.
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Windows NT: Vista - Softwares and Utilities
Vista Tips & Tricks
Important: Choosing a good account password
Good account passwords enable higher security when faced against programs designed to crack them.By cracked we mean that programs will keep on guessing the algorithms until it finds your password.For a good password, it should consist of alphanumeric variables (i.e. 123abc). Microsoft hasdesignated a website for strong password creations.If you are wondering whether or not your password is safe you may decide to check them withMicrosoft's Password Checkerwhere it will tell you how strong, or weak, your password is.For more information on how to make a strong password you may want to checkMicrosoft's "How tocreate" a strong password.
Ways to performance in Vista
There are many ways you can make your computer faster. Three of them are:•Stopping services•Decreasing visual appearance•Defragging hard disk
Stopping Services
Stopping services is quite simple. To access the services window you go
Start > Control Panel >Administrative Tools > Services.
In basic terms, services enable the computer to run. Withoutspecific services (i.e. nvidia services), you will not have any display because you need that service tohave display. Same goes with IP services, and so on. You may stop services such as Tablet PC, SmartCard and Bluetooth services if you never use them.Once in the services window, you may stop a service by doubleclicking it, then changing the startuptype to "Manual." This means that when you turn on your computer, it will not boot unless you wantit to boot (i.e. through the execution of a program). Having a startup type as "Automatic" means thatwhen you turn on your computer, it will start. "Automatic (Delayed)" means that it will start once it isstarting, but it may take longer for it to start. If there are too many automatic services, some of themwill time out if they take too long to load. Having a service as Automatic Delayed means that it maytake as long as it wants. To stop the service, you click stop. To start it, you click start. Simple, right?Now lets make a script called a batchfile. This batchfile will be programmed to start and stop services.
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Typo: Page 10, "Internal Storage". Not "Internet Storage".

reply06 / 16 / 2009
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