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Movie Maker 2.6 is for Windows Vista users whose computer cannot run the Vista version of Movie Maker.
To test if your computer can run the Vista version of Movie Maker:
- From the Start menu, click All Programs.
- Click Windows Movie Maker.
If Movie Maker launches, you should not download version 2.6.
If you get an error message that says, “Windows Movie Maker cannot start because your video card does not support the required level of hardware acceleration or hardware acceleration is not available”, download and install Movie Maker 2.6.
System Requirements:
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows Vista; Windows Vista Business; Windows Vista Enterprise; Windows Vista Home Basic; Windows Vista Home Premium; Windows Vista Starter; Windows Vista Ultimate
- Movie Maker 2.6 requires a version of Microsoft Windows Vista that has the Vista version of Movie Maker already installed.
Download: Windows Movie Maker 2.6 for Microsoft Windows Vista
Download Information: Microsoft
Welcome to the Windows Vista Security Guide. This guide provides instructions and recommendations to help strengthen the security of desktop and laptop computers running Windows Vista in a domain with the Active Directory directory service.
In addition to the solutions that the Windows Vista Security Guide prescribes, the guide includes tools, step-by-step procedures, recommendations, and processes that significantly streamline the deployment process. Not only does the guide provide you with effective security setting guidance, it also provides a reproducible method that you can use to apply the guidance to both test and production environments.
Windows Vista Security Guide
In this tutorial I will show you how to boost hard drive performance on Microsoft Windows Vista.
Firstly you’ll need to go to Device Manger. Finding Device Manager on Microsoft Windows Vista is a little trickier than in earlier versions of Windows.
How to find Device Manager on Microsoft Windows Vista
- Click Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System
- On the left side pane click Device Manager
How to Enable Advanced Disk Performance on Microsoft Windows Vista
- In Device Manager, navigate down to Disk drives
- Double click Disk drives
- Right click the hard drive and then click Properties
- Click the Policies tab
- Select Enable advanced performance
- Click OK
Take note of the warnings before enabling this feature and as always back up your data first.
Instead of using a home or mobile phone to call a friend or family member use Windows Live Messenger. Saving money in the process.
All you need is a microphone and speakers or for privacy a headset with a microphone attached.
How To Make Free PC to PC Voice Calls Using Windows Live Messenger
- On Windows Live Messenger click the phone Icon
- Once the recipient accepts the call start talking
*Note: If the computer you are calling from is behind a firewall TCP/UDP port 6901 will need to be opened. For PC to Phone UDP Ports 6801, 6901, 2001-2120.
System Restore is a useful backup utility but it has a tendency to use large amounts of disk space. Therefore some users may want to disable this feature.
How To Disable System Restore on Windows Vista
- Click Start > Control Panel
- Click System and Maintenance > System
- On the left side pane click Advanced system settings
- On the System Properties box click the System Protection tab
- Deselect the drives from the list
This will disable System Restore on Microsoft Windows Vista. Freeing valuable disk space in the process.
There’s a big chance that you’re not using IPv6 and probably have no need for QoS on your network.
How To Disable IPv6 and QoS on Microsoft Windows Vista
- Click Start > Control Panel
- Click Network and Internet > Networking and Sharing Center
- On the left side pane click Manage network connections
- Right click on your NIC and then select Properties
- De-select IPv6 and QoS and then click Ok
Restart your computer for the new settings to take effect.
The Windows Vista Disk Cleanup utility can usually be accessed by clicking Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup and then selecting the appropriate drive. There is however a way to access a more extensive set of disk cleanup options.
Extensive Disk Cleanup
- Click Start (Windows Orb)
- In the Instant Search Box type “cmd.exe” and then press the Enter key
- Type cleanmgr /sageset:1 and then press the Enter key
The Disk Cleanup dialog box will now appear with a wider range of options. Select the files that you want removed and then click Ok.
Following on from the Extending the Windows Vista Evaluation to 120 days tutorial, I will now show you how to legally extend the evaluation period for up to one year.
Extending the Windows Vista Evaluation Period
- Click Start (Windows Orb)
- In the Instant Search box type “regedit” and then press the Enter Key
- Navigate to the path HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows NT \ CurrentVersion \ SL
- Right Click the registry key SkipRearm and then click Edit
- The default is a Dword with the hex value of 00000000. Change the value to any positive integer, such as 00000001. Save the change and close the Registry Editor.
Now start a command prompt with Administrative rights.
- Click Start (Windows Orb)
- In the Instant Search box type “cmd” and then press the Ctrl+Shift+Enter Keys.
Type one of the following commands and then press the Enter Key.
- slmgr -rearm
- rundll32 slc.dll,SLReArmWindows
Reboot the computer. Once you’ve logged back in, open a command prompt and run the following command slmgr -xpr. This will show the Windows Vista’s new expiration date and time.
Repeat the above steps to extend the Windows Vista Evaluation Period.
Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it’s detected and minimizes interruptions and helps you stay productive. Now with 2 free support incidents for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
Official Site: Microsoft Windows Defender
Download: Microsoft Windows Defender 7.0 (x86)
Download: Microsoft Windows Defender 7.0 (x64)
Note* You will need to uninstall any previous versions before installing this update.
How To: Uninstall Microsoft Windows Defender in Windows XP
- Click Start > Control Panel
- Click Add or Remove Programs
- Click Windows Defender
- Click Remove
- Click Yes when prompted to remove Windows Defender
Installing this update will bring Windows Defender up to the same codebase as the version in Microsoft Windows Vista.
Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 SP1 or Server 2003 SP2
Internet Explorer 7 has been designed to make everyday tasks easier, provide dynamic security protection and improve the development platform and manageability. End user improvements include a streamlined interface, tabbed browsing, printing advances, improved search functionality, instant feeds (RSS), dynamic security protection, and more.
Download: Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 SP1 or Server 2003 SP2
Download: Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 IA64
