Windows 7 taskbar doesn’t display context menu like previous version by default. If you want to enable it then all you have to do is hold down the CTRL+SHIFT and then click on taskbar. This will bring the old context menu back to you.
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Jan 10
How to install fonts in vista ?
For newbies installation and downloading of fonts for vista can be confusing. If you find it confusing then follow the steps mentioned below:
1. Find the respective fonts for yourself on internet & save your font either on your desktop or in a folder named ‘Fonts’ so that you can track the font easily.
2. If your font is zipped in archive then extract it to some known folder.
3. After extracting the folder you’ll find the font in respective folder.
4. Open the folder where you extracted the font.
5. Right click the font and press ‘Install’.
This will install the font in your vista operating system.
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Jan 10
How to disable program compatibility assistant using local group policy editor ?
Follow the steps shown below:
1) Enter gpedit.msc into the start menu and hit Enter.
2) Now navigate to User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Application Compatibility. Then on the left side under Setting double click on Turn off Compatibility Assistant.
3) Now click on Enabled then click on Apply and OK then close out of Local Group Policy Editor.
Program compatibility assistant is handy tool and should not be disabled as it could cause issues. But for system admins and advanced users, it can save lot of time and rid of annoyances.
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Dec 09
How to remove windows messsenger from windows XP ?
Windows messenger starting up with system could be irritating sometimes. If you are not using it then you can remove it from your system. Follow the steps as shown below and remove it from your system.
If you’re running windows XP OS without SP1 installed then follow the steps as mentioned below:
1) Click Start / Run Then type the following:
RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove
2) Press ENTER
3) Reboot
If you’re running windows XP OS with SP1 installed then follow the steps as mentioned below:
1) Control Panel
2) Add / Remove Programs
3) Click on “Add/Remove Windows Components” on the left
4) UNcheck “Windows Messenger”
5) Click “NEXT”
6) Click “Finish”
7) Reboot
If you followed either of these steps(for your OS) then you’ll be able to remove the windows messenger from the system.
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Dec 09
How to find specific file on ubuntu ?
If you want to search for specific files on ubuntu linux then some of your options are as follows:
1. Find command, using this command you can find specific file on ubuntu.
2. Use Places | Computer (or Places | Home or any other location) and then use the ’search’ button (its a looking-glass icon).
3. Use following commands on terminal for creating index and then search file from it.
* updatedb
* locate
The first command create a index, the second use the index to search.
4. Use Beagle or Tracker. (If you’re using gnome then “do” will help)