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New Vista Wallpapers...Free

Jason — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:34:27 GMT

[url=http://blogs.msdn.com/mswanson/articles/wallpaper.aspx]http://blogs.msdn.com/mswanson/articles/wallpaper.aspx[/url]

Running Links 2003 in Vista

Hdcptee — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:49:53 GMT

Description sort of says it all have Links 2003 championship Edition video game. Seems to download alright into puter with Vista Home Premium OS, but then doesn't want to open. Opens on "Verifying Media" window, inser Disc 1" and goes no further.

Understand there is a patch, had the info, but misplaced. Any help[, please.

Ted

Vista Codec Package 4.3.7

Jason — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:00:00 GMT

With this package you can play all types of videos in browser or media player. (ex. MPEG or .AVI)

[url=http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Codec-Packs-Video-Codecs/Advanced-Vista-Codec-Package.shtml]Download Vista Codec Package 4.3.7[/url]

Vista Visual Master 1.02 Released!

kince — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:17:30 GMT

Vista Visual Master 1.02 Released!

Freeware, Windows Vista, Vista SP1 32-bit and 64-bit supported
Version: 1.0.2
Filesize: 2.5M
[b]Download:[/b] [url=http://www.vista123.net/down/VistaVisualMasterSetup.zip]Vista Visual Master 1.02[/url]
To learn more and to download, [url=http://www.vista123.net/]visit www.vista123.net[/url]

[b]What is Vista Visual Master?[/b]

[url] http://www.vista123.net/vista-visual-master]Vista Visual Master [/url] is a free application that will help you to customize your Windows Vista easily. With a clean and simple interface it brings you an All-in-One set of powerful and neatly classified tools, settings and tweaks. Now You can change the look of the windows and buttons, change the system icons and hundreds of file icons, reconfigure the boot and logon screen, patch and apply your new themes, and you can customize Windows Vista according to your wishes.

[b]It's rich in features:[/b]

* System Settings
Remove the small arrow on each icon; show Windows version on the computer desktop and hide all desktop items; disable or enable Windows Sidebar; disable changing wallpapers; force to enable DWM effect and create seperate processes for desktop and explorer.

* Theme Patch
Patch your original theme so that you can use other themes to personalize your computer.

* Change icons
Yes,You can replace about 40 system icons and hundreds of file icons, including "Computer","Recycle Bin" or even icons for WinRar, Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel files, as well as icons for any file or folder.

* Boot and logon screens
With Vista Visual Master you can now change logon and boot screens - no more Windows logo when you switch on your computer. You can select whatever you want to see on the screen. Many logon screen and boot screen formats are supported. Just download them from the Internet and Vista Visual Master will be able to use them. You will be able to see a small preview for every logon and boot screen you have installed.

[b]Download: [/b] [url] http://www.vista123.net/down/VistaVisualMasterSetup.zip]Vista Visual Master 1.02[/url]

To learn more and to download, visit [url] http://www.vista123.net [/url]

FREE Book: Windows Vista - The Pocket Guide

mintywhite — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:56:56 GMT

Hey everyone, I've just published a new book, and I'm offering it as a free gift to all subscribers of [url=http://mintywhite.com/]mintywhite.com[/url] (Subscription is free too -- of course)

The book is titled "Windows Vista - The Pocket Guide" and covers the basics of customizing, improving, and organizing your Windows Vista machine.

Get a [b][url=http://mintywhite.com/tech/announcements/vista-pocket-guide/]FREE copy of the book here[/url].[/b]

Freeware utility programs for Vista

donnyb — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:01:44 GMT

I saw a list of freeware programs for vista, but cannot locate it now. Anybody know of such a list?

Vista drivers won't work for my flash drive

Jack of Speed — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:57:27 GMT

I can't get either one of my flash drives to work on my new Toshiba laptop. Basically the only USB device that will work at this point is a mouse. I update the drivers, and then get the code 1 error message stating that while the appropriate drivers were found, there was a problem loading them. Anyone know anything about this?

Vista Text-To-Speech softwares which are good for eyes.

nbvwerqy — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:19:37 GMT

The new Text-To-Speech voice engine Microsoft Anna is better than Microsoft Sam on the Windows XP, narrator on vista can speak more clearly. It's a good choice to use the Text-To-Speech softwares to protect our eyes.

Microsoft Text-To-Speech(TTS) voice engine has been installed by default on Windows 2000, XP, Vista, you can find what voice engines have been installed on the computer by following Control Panel->Speech->Speech Properties->Text To Speech tab->Voice selection drop down window. For example, the voice of Microsoft Sam has been installed by default on Windows XP, and Microsoft Anna on Vista, and the voice of Microsoft Anna is of good quality.

I have tried some text-to-speech softwares such as MS narrator and panopreter , I prefer panopreter, now I listen to files with it, it is an easy-to-use Text-To-Speech application, it also converts files into wave and mp3 files, when I listen to the audio files, my eyes feel better. I think it's better for it's free and powerful.

If you like Eye Candy in Vista

lolsonjr — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:21:33 GMT

And I do try Deskscapes by Stardock. Believe thats what you call it. Fully animated desktop. A freeware version allows you to try 3 different deskscape scenes. This is one thing you get with Vista Ultimate but, not with other versions of Vista. There are lots of free Deskscape scenes and some you have to pay for also. Alas I would surely suspect you need a good fast machine with a decent video card to run it, as I would assume it's cpu intensive for sure.

Wireless AutoSwitch for Vista

Jason — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:27:20 GMT

ireless AutoSwitch runs as a service and will automatically disable your wireless card when you connect to a LAN (hard wire) connection, and re-enable the wireless card when there is no LAN connection. This ensures that you are always using the fastest connection for network traffic. In the office this helps reduce redundant network connections, while still helping your employees seamlessly transfer from wired to wireless network connections.

For offices that are wireless security conscious this app makes sure the laptop's wireless card is off when the user is wired into your network. For corporate deployment we do have Wireless AutoSwitch as an MSI package that runs as one process. Wireless AutoSwitch can be customized to your specific needs without extra cost. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
[url=http://www.download.com/Wireless-AutoSwitch-Vista/3000-7242_4-10775367.html]http://www.download.com/Wireless-AutoSwitch-Vista/3000-7242_4-10775367.html[/url]

Glass Live Messenger Icons

Jason — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 17:53:18 GMT

Click on the image to download.

Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger icons.

Created for Windows Vista (256x256 .ico)

WinRAR vista Skin

Walker — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:39:34 GMT

A really nice skin to make WinRAR fit with the rest of the OS. Throws the old and ugly GUI out the window and replaces it with a smooth vista skin :blink:

http://forum.crystalxp.net/index.php?showtopic=3850

Free Vista Game Icons!

kchamp — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:04:36 GMT

Hey Guys,
I recently created a site that has a bunch of vista 256x256 game icons Ive made. I couldn't stand the low quality ones that came with games. They are all free to download.

I also accept requests for custom icons free of charge.

The site is: http://www.vistagameicons.com

Enjoy!

-Kyle

Vista Game Explorer Editor

James88 — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 03:08:20 GMT

This allows users to manually edit or add games to the vista game explorer. It requires one PC game (not the pre-installed games) to already show up so it can replace it to add a game. To show up the pc game replaced, simply run the game.

http://ryzza007.googlepages.com/vgee

Desktop Manager 3D - Yodm3d

Vista_Sharing — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:41:53 GMT

By default, the rotation of the cube is done with the keys CTRL+SHIFT+Arrows :

* CTRL+SHIFT+Left/Right = Next/prev desktop

* CTRL+SHIFT+Up = Activate and show a "far" view of the current desktop, Left and right to turn the cube

* CTRL+SHIFT+Down = Activate and show a "near" view of the current desktop, Left and right to turn the cube

Hold down CTRL+SHIFT to use the mouse to turn the cube.
( The rotation is possible only horizontally )

To move a windows to another desktop :

* Click on the title bar of the window (not maximized if possible), hold down
* Push CTRL+SHIFT to activate the cube, hold down
* When the cube is activated, move the window on left or right
* Release CTRL+SHIFT

Here to download Yodm3d

Legally get Office Ultimate 2007 at a fraction of the retail price!!*

joker47man — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:41:46 GMT

If you, or someone you know, are a college student (for details, see the terms and conditions on the site below) and do not have Office 2007, but kinda need it, this is a thread you want to pay attention to...

There exists a website that enables College Students to obtain Office Ultimate 2007 FULL edition for $59.95, versus the retail price of $679.99!!! The site even offers the ability to download a 25-use trial to test out the programs before paying for the license.

However, one drawback to downloaded software requiring a license key is that if you need to restore your entire PC, you have no hard media (CD/DVD) with the software on it, and, in essence, you lose the software. This program solves that problem by allowing you to purchase a DVD with Office Ultimate 2007 on it for only a little additional cost (mostly to have it shipped and stuff).

So, to actually get to the point, the website is http://www.theultimatesteal.com and it is 100% legit! Microsoft even endorses it because they have their logo in plain view right on the bottom of the webpage. The title that is displayed in your browser window is "The Ultimate Steal presented by Microsoft" you can even go to a search engine (preferably Google) and type in "The Ultimate Steal" and search (I'm Feeling Lucky for Google goes right to the website)

HOWEVER! YOU MUST HURRY! THIS PROMOTION FROM MICROSOFT ENDS APRIL 30, 2008!!!!

PS: i am not advertising, i swear. i actually used this site to get my copy of Office Ultimate 2007. it is not a scam...

Change the arrow

saladbar1 — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:05:53 GMT

As many of you have noticed, microsoft has bigger icons in Vista, but they also made the shortcut arrows bigger. This is a little tool that I found that is easy to use and works with both x86 and x64 builds.

[url]http://www.frameworkx.com/frameworkx/contentblogdetail.aspx?blog=57&id=531[/url]

Avast Vista Skin

Walker — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 09:43:37 GMT

http://www.avast.com/eng/avist-avast-skin.html

Really nice to make Avast Antivirus suite fit in with Vista

Top quality Vista Sidebar gadgets

VistaBest — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:28:37 GMT

Hi,

I’d like to suggest the great source for top-notch Vista Sidebar gadgets (really cool stuff, a lot of awards):

http://www.apexoft.com/gadgets.html

Regards:cool:

New Vista Logon Screens

Jason — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 17:23:55 GMT

AuroraVistaBlue A blue version of my AuroraVista logon

You must be running Vista and have Logon studio Vista to use it.

AuroraVistaBlue http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/50612736/

My other vista logons

SunsetBay http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/501262...me+-in%3Ascraps

W04.logonvista http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/496485...me+-in%3Ascraps

AuroraVista http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/486189...me+-in%3Ascraps

Aurora1Vista http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/486188...me+-in%3Ascraps

Vistelangancy For Vista http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/485884...me+-in%3Ascraps

TweakVI - Free Vista Tweaking Utility

Jason — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 23:36:55 GMT

http://www.totalidea.com/content/tweakvi/tweakvi-down.php

Tweak hundreds of hidden features in Windows Vista.

VistaForums.com Offical Gadget

Jason — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 11:27:15 GMT

V1.1 is now available for download. Fixed the Year 2007 bug along with adding an extra post to the list. Plans for a v2.0 coming up soon which will have more features.

Download Now!

Install Directions:

Once you have downloaded the .zip file:

Open the file
Extract to the following directory: "C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets" Replace "C" with whatever the drive letter is in which you installed Vista on.
Once extracted if you navigate to that folder you will now see a folder named "VistaForumsV1.Gadget" along w/ the other .gadget folders.
Your Done!
Just go to your sidebar, right click > "Add Gadget". And scroll down until you see the Vista Forums gadget, right click and drag it over to the sidebar.

Enjoy.

Object Dock - Get a Mac OSX Dock for Windows!

kingofnexus — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 14:49:08 GMT

Below is a screenshot of the dock in action:

[url=http://xs216.xs.to/xs216/07241/bigdock.png][img]http://xs216.xs.to/xs216/07241/smalldock.png[/img][/url]

To get object dock head [url=http://www.stardock.com/products/objectdock/]here[/url] and download the free version. Once downloaded install the object dock and the dock should appear above the task bar. This has some of the basic docklets loaded into it and can easily be modified.

To add docklets simply drag programs or shortcuts to the dock and it will add the shortcut to the dock automatically, without altering the original location of the program/ shortcut you are dragging into it.

Once you have all the programs you want in the dock certain dock icons may not look very nice, but this can be easily changed! Right Click the docklet whose image you want to change, select 'Dock entry properties'.

[img]http://xs216.xs.to/xs216/07241/objd2.jpg[/img]

Here you can change certian info about the docklet as well as the image. Clicking change image allows you to select either and image that comes with object dock, or you can your own image to it by selecting browse.. and then going to where your image is located and selcting open.

Now you may be wondering how on the image at the top of this thread there is no background behind the dock, well this can be created easily. Right click in a blank space on the dock and go into 'Dock Settings'.

[img]http://xs216.xs.to/xs216/07241/objd3.jpg[/img]

Go into the appearance tab and you can change cetian things like the Size and background of the dock. To make the background dissapear move the slider to 'Transparent'. Be carefull however as certian backgrounds alter icons slightly so make sure you have a background selected which your happy with first.

[img]http://xs216.xs.to/xs216/07241/objd1.jpg[/img]

You should now have a pretty nice dock for windows now, but there is still more things you can do to make it look just right! Try changing certain things in the 'Dock Settings' window. Some cool vista only stuff can be found in 'dock contents' tab such as windows flying to and from the dock itself! 'Postioning' tab can be used to make the bar reserve space, so that you can still access the bar in maximised applications. Separators can be added from the 'Docklets' tab.

Excellent Utility

cyclic — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 09:57:18 GMT

This is freeware which comes as is and is on the current PCFormat mag. DVD I have tested it, it works well and as it's a stand alone program (no installation) there's no danger of disrupting other processes.

I do recommend this but have nothing to do with it other than wishing to share it with other members but as with all these things it comes as is, no warranties or support, basically use at your own risk, all I would add is that if your not sure with 'context' menus you might remove some menu items that you really ought not to have, so if it looks a bit complicated to you, then you should probably not use it. I do know this doesn't apply to most of our members.

Click to download

Start++ - Vista Start menu Customizer FREE

Jason — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 23:39:25 GMT

http://brandontools.com/content/StartPlusPlus.aspx

Download Now

What is Start++?

Start++ is an enhancement for the Start Menu in Windows Vista. It also extends the Run box and the command-line with customizable commands. For example, typing "w Windows Vista" will take you to the Windows Vista page on Wikipedia!

Some more examples:

Typing "sudo" followed by a command will run that command with elevated (admin) privileges. Super handy from the command-line as well!

Advanced functions can work with search results, powered by Windows Vista's integrated desktop search engine. For example, typing "play radiohead" will find all music that matches the query "radiohead", compile the results into a .M3U file, and launch it in your favorite media player (actually, it only uses Windows Media Player for the moment, but that will change soon).

Start++ features a handy configuration UI, pictured here:

It also allows users to export and share their favorite commands.

Some commands will trigger custom UI in the Start Menu in response to your commands.

Right now, only the "pic" command demonstrates that functionality. Soon I hope to make that feature extensible.

3D Cubes Desktop - 4 Desktops in 1

Jason — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 22:16:17 GMT

Yod'm 3D is a virtual desktop manager that allows you to have 4 different desktops arranged on a 3D cube. Holding down CTRL+SHIFT and using the left or right arrow keys rotate the cube showing the virtual desktops. Alternatively, you can click and drag your mouse to switch desktops.

Video: TweakVista.com demo of Yod'm 3D *

* Because of the capture software I used, the video is very choppy. Normally, the cube spins very smoothly.

Download this free desktop manager from Chris' Soft. [Edit by kingofnexus: Link no longer workers, scroll down to my post for uploaded zip file]

Vista BootPro 3.1Beta

Jason — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:28:10 GMT

Why VistaBootPRO?
Chances are you're here because you're running Windows Vista and want to do one of two things. Install a second OS or manage your boot configuration without directly editing the BCDEdit file. As you likely now realize, Windows Vista has made this task somewhat complicated for most users. VistaBootPRO was developed to make changes to the Windows Vista Boot Configuration Data (BCD) registry quickly and easily, doing the job in a fraction of the time it would take using the alternative. The only other way to edit the BCD is to use the command prompt application "bcdedit.exe," located in the Windows\system32 folder of Windows Vista, which requires users to become familiar with the ins and outs of the bcdedit.exe switches and options, leaving many frustrated users in its path. VistaBootPRO allows users to easily and neatly organize their boot configuration entries from within all flavors of Windows.

Download Here:

http://www.vistabootpro.org/index.php

Vista wallpaper pack!

Jason — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 14:39:18 GMT

More Wallpapers

Windows Vista Wallpaper Pack.zip

iTunes Repair Tool for Vista 1.0

Jason — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:02:27 GMT

The iTunes Repair Tool for Vista 1.0 will repair permissions for important files required by iTunes to play your iTunes Store purchases. iTunes 7.0.2 may work with Windows Vista on many typical PCs. Apple recommends, however, that customers wait to upgrade Windows until after the next release of iTunes which will be available in the next few weeks. Customers who have upgraded to Windows Vista and are still experiencing issues playing iTunes Store purchases should download and run the iTunes Repair Tool for Vista after re-installing iTunes 7.0.2. For more information about iTunes and Windows Vista, please visit: [url=http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n305042]http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n305042[/url]

UniveRSS

Jason — Wed, 23 May 2007 15:26:12 GMT

http://www.microsoft.com/emea/msdn/thepanel/featured/universs.aspx

Download Office 2007

Jason — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 14:05:33 GMT

[url]http://www.microsoft.com/office/preview/beta/getthebeta.mspx[/url]

Driver Max 2.0

Jason — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:04:11 GMT

DriverMax 2.0 is a free driver manager for Windows Vista and Windows XP. It offers driver backup and restoration. DriverMax makes reinstalling Windows a breeze, because with drivermax one can reinstall in a few minutes all the previously installed drivers.
[url=http://www.innovative-sol.com/drivermax/]Get it free here[/url]

Microsoft Windows Media Player Firefox Plugin 1.0.0.8

Jason — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:01:42 GMT

[url=http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Microsoft_Windows_Media_Player_Firefox_Plugin/1176822652/1]Download WMP Firefox plugin (enables video playback in firefox)[/url]

Direct X 10

Grymbyte — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:01:08 GMT

I just bought and installed a BFG Nvidia 8800GTS 640MB graphics card and reinstalled Vista.

As I could not find where to identify what version of DirectX was installed on my PC...

wether looking up DirectX in Vista's Search, Control panel or even using Belarc.

Online I can only find the latest DX 9.0c.

"They" say that DirectX 10 ships with Vista. Do I have to now explore the Vista install disc and find DX10 or what. :w00t:

Thanks - - -

Nvidia Vista Beta 2 Drivers

Jason — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 11:44:42 GMT

Released May 26th 2006 for Vista Beta 2

x86:
[url]http://www.nzone.com/object/nzone_downloads_nforce_vista_x86_beta2.html[/url]

x64:
[url]http://www.nzone.com/object/nzone_downloads_nforce_vista_x64_beta2.html [/url]

Vista Wallpapers Suppose to be but not included in Vista!

Jason — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 18:20:25 GMT

Check out Hamad Darwish's other wallpapers that were not sold for Microsoft to be included in Windows Vista. He has released two packs, 22 wallpapers total in high resolution 1900 x 1200. These pictures are amazing!

http://www.hamaddarwish.com/

Vista Winamp Skin

Jason — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 17:45:47 GMT

Vision was created for Vista OS but can be used by all Windows Computers. Watch This 20 Second Video of its Functions. This skin is a cool little toolbar media player that Slides over to the right to get out of the way, When you need it just Slide it back. Takes little cpu ands has a big WOW effect on people.
Download from Skin-Consortium

Title of this forum

BermudaLee — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:27:30 GMT

I've just noticed that this little downloads forum is:

"Registered users can share and [b]swamp[/b] downloads. (Registered Users Only)"

Does that mean we are expecting unprecedented levels of downloading activity ;)?

FREE Windows Vista & Office 2007!

Jason — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:07:56 GMT

Check out: http://www.powertogether.com/

All you have to do is learn some stuff, give some feedback and boom free licenses of Vista Business and Office 2007.

Here is the new Ac'97 Audio Driver for Vista!

BrianLayne — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 10:37:26 GMT

http://w3serv.realtek.com.tw/downloads/dlhd-2.aspx?lineid=2004052&famid=2004052&series=2004061&Software=True :hehe: