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Tweak Windows Vista automatically with Vista Services Optimizer

Raj — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:55:41 +0000

Vista Services Optimizer is a free and perfect tweaking utility that can improve your Windows Vista Performance and security with a simple mouse click, by tweaking Windows services in an automatic and a very safe way according to the way you use your computer and which software are installed on your system.

Vista Services Optimizer enables you to safely optimize Windows Vista services based on how you use your computer. A standard Vista installation has many services turned on and running that you may not have any use for, consuming CPU and memory that can potentially slow down your system. Vista Services Optimizer analyzes your system and suggests services that can be safely turned off.

You can choose to perform an automatic tune-up based on what is suitable for your
system, or use a manual tune-up that lets you select from a more detailed list of features thatyou want to disable.

Features of “Vista Services Optimizer”:

Easy-To-Use:
· Vista Services Optimizer is an easy-to-use free optimization utility that enables you
· to improve your
· Windows Vista performance and security with simple mouse clicks and does not require
· any technical
· knowledge.
Services Diagnostics:
· Services Diagnostics? feature enables you to inspect your Windows Vista performance
· and security
· status according to your current system services configurations and how you are using
· your
· computer. It also provides solutions for certain performance and security problems.
Automatic TuneUp:
· Vista Services Optimizer can tweak your Windows Vista in an automatic way with a
· single click, by
· stopping and disabling useless and unwanted Windows services according to the way you
· use your
· computer, attached hardware and installed software.
Manual TuneUp:
· Vista Services Optimizer includes ?Manual TuneUp? feature that enables you to
· optimize your
· Windows Vista services in an advanced way. You can specify the Windows Service you
· want to
· Optimize, Restore or Query information using easy to understand check box options.
· Services Profiles: (New)
· Vista Services Optimizer includes a new feature called
· Services Profiles? that
· enables you to save
· your services optimization options into a file called ?Windows Services Profile? that
· helps you apply
· your different optimization options in seconds.
Smart Rescue Center:
· Vista Services Optimizer is a safe tweaking utility that can optimize Windows Vista
· performance and
· security in a safe way without causing any harm to your system. Smart Rescue Center
· helps you undo
· any changes that Vista Services Optimizer has made to your system.

Vista Services Optimizer does not require any technical knowledge and provides easy
tounderstand check box options to tune your system for your personal needs. It also
includes asystem restore feature that allows you to restore Windows service settings to their defaults at any time.
Download Vista Services Optimizer

Transform Windows Vista to Windows 7 with Seven Remix Pack 1.0

Raj — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:18:06 +0000

Some months back we write About Get Windows 7 look in Windows Vista & XP and 7 ways to Convert Windows XP to Windows Vista. Now today i will post a new pack which will help you to convert Windows Vista in Windows 7 very easily. Seven Remix Pack 1.0 is an application which was designed to improve the GUI of Windows Vista.

See Also: 101 free Windows vista themes

The Seven Remix Pack application was designed to improve the Graphical interface of your Windows Vista. A great part of the resources of your system files are replaced. Files that contain icons, images, animations that are extracts of Windows 7 having obtained therefore a Win7 of their improved Windows Vista.

The installer automates the process of substitution of system files. It applies adjustments in the registry, it installs programs of third, skins and visual extras like sounds, styles, etc. In addition, it makes a backup of its archives in case that it needs to recover them.

In case of not being contented with the waited for results of Seven Remix Pack, he is completely removable. It is enough with executing the desinstallation from the menu Beginning or Adding or clearing programs.

Download Seven Remix Pack 1.0 here

Tweak, Optimize WindowsXP & VISTA with XPExtension

Raj — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:01:22 +0000

XPExtension is a new app for your Windows XP and Vista PC, which helps you to Optimisation , diagnostics and enhancement of MS Windows and extras for standard properties of OS controls. Optimisation and recovery of the operating system, increase of its performance, adjustments of hidden settings, increase of their performance.

You can select one of multiple options of system optimisation (for example, Optimizeforgames, Optimizefornetwork, highsecurity) and change this option during operation. Also you could create your own settings and options for adjustment and optimisation. Besides, a lot of settings for performance optimisation are supported.

Features:

TWEAK
· Adjustment of open / save file user dialogues. Extras of open file dialog and optimisation of window, used for open save file dialog for your purposes.
· Dialog
· Adjustment of open / save file user dialogues. Extras of open file dialog and optimisation of window, used for open save file dialog for your purposes.
· Folders
· Management of standard folders – Windows FavoritesMy Documents Send, replacing and copying of these folders, changing of user path with roll back function…
· Icons
· Management of standard Windows icons, shading, adjustment of color schemes for icons, saving icons in your own format, capability to associate user’s icons and any folder in your programs…
· Q Uninstaller
· Allows you to quick uninstall and remove all unnecessary applications in safe manner. There are no tails left, and it has a capability to edit uninstallation database. Removal of unnecessary and unused declarations.
· StartUP Control
· Monitoring of startup state, removal and editing any items in the startup menu, tracking and inspection of changes in startup state.

Download XPExtension

Download Windows Movie Maker 2.6 for Vista, Windows 7

Raj — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:00:12 +0000

Windows Movie Maker application will make home made movies just like you want them. With Movie Maker, you will be able to create, edit, and share your home movies right on your PC. Now the New Version of Windows Movie Maker 2.6 is available for Windows Vista, Windows 7.

Microsoft has made version 2.6 of Movie Maker available for download, and it runs on both Windows Vista and Windows 7

Download Windows Movie Maker 2.6 for Vista, Windows 7

New Twitter client Windows 7 & Vista: Blu Twitter Client

Raj — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:34:02 +0000

There have been a lot of attempts at a great Twitter desktop client, but most have have resulted in glorified readers or overly complex applications—not a great experience. Meet blu. Now you can experience Twitter in a whole new way. If you have Windows Vista or Win7, than you have to try it was so cool and best twitter client.

See Also: Free Twitter Themes

Blu is a brand new Twitter client where the design has been the main focus. It requires Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, which means it’s a Vista and Windows 7 only release. It looks like a Mac product, too. The only downside is that this reliance on .NET Framework 3.5, means that it requires a significant amount of memory just to send and receive basic Twitter notes. This will probably improve as the application develops.

Download Blu Twitter Client here

7 ways to Convert Windows XP to Windows Vista

Raj — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:30:39 +0000

These days there are so many tools available on the Net which helps you to Make Windows XP Look Like Windows Vista.

If you are the Windows XP users and Want a Vista Look on your PC then you have to try some App which helps you to Convert XP into Vista.

Below are some of the better free tools that can help you to make your Windows XP look like Vista. Just make sure you got a bit of spare RAM on your system.

Here are the List:

1. Vista Start Menu

It will have the options for user to configure how the Vista start menu look like. In term of user friendly, Vista menu show the entire necessary shortcut key for user when there press the Start button. With Vista Start Menu, you just open the menu and click the program icon. If you need supplemental files installed together with the program, just move the mouse pointer over the icon and you will see a submenu where you can find all you need.

2. VistaMizer

VistaMizer changes the look of your Windows XP desktop, making it more appealing. Itâ€™s highly customizable and changes lots of stuff. Whatâ€™s really good about is that it will keep backup of all the changes (so that you can easily revert it) and wonâ€™t replace/overwrite anything that would risk destabilizing your system.

With VistaMizer you are now able to transform your Windows XP, MCE or Server 2003 by giving it the look of Windows Vista. Therefore over 380 files with new Icons, pictures as well as videos are modified.

3. WinFlip

The WinFlip application was desigend to enable the ‘Flip 3D’ function for Windows XP. It provides an alternate window-switcher to the standard Windows Alt-Tab. Winflip displays all open windows in a 3D stack, which the user can flick through and select using either keyboard or mouse.

WinFlip is really simple to use. Simply install it and set your keyword combination. Now, once you have a bunch of windows open, simply trigger WinFlip, and you’ll see a stack appear on screen. Continue to tap the trigger keys and the stack changes. The top window flips to the bottom, revealing the next window. Keep doing this until you see the window you want, release the key and that window is now your forefront window.

4. ViStart

If you are using the Windows XP and want the Windows Vista Start menu, than Try this small app ViStart. ViStart is a perfect start menu replacement for Windows XP. ViStart will now index all personal files and program files and give *ACTUAL instant results* that’s 4 times faster then the real Vista start menu.

5. Vista Transformation Pack

The Vista Transformation Pack is for Windows users who want to replicate the look and feel of Windows Vista on their Windows XP or Windows 2003 systems. After using this desktop enhancement to modify your Windows interface to look like Windows Vista Ultimate, no one will notice you’re using the same old Windows XP operating system.

6. RocketDock

RocketDock is a smoothly animated, alpha blended application launcher. It provides a nice clean interface to drop shortcuts on for easy access and organization. With each item completely customizable there is no end to what you can add and launch from the dock.

Now with added Taskbar support your minimized windows can appear as icons on the dock. This allows for better productivity and accessibility.

7. WindowBlinds

WindowsBlinds is not a program specifically designed to Vistalize your system. It’s more a tool for applying different visual theme on your entire current Windows environment: changing overall look and feel, title bars, push buttons, start bar, start menu and more. Similar to the above RocketDock, it claims to be memory-friendly, so it shouldn’t slow down your system. Once installed, you can either apply one of the default visual themes or download one from the WindowsBlinds gallery (over 1000 themes).

See Also: Free Windows Vista Desktop Themes
See Also: New Windows Vista Themes
See Also: 101 free Windows vista themes

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Get Windows 7 taskbar icons in Windows Vista

Raj — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:13:54 +0000

As Windows 7 has most of the new Features, and there is one which i like most the Taskbar Large Icons. There is a hack for Windows Vista Users, which help them to get that Windows 7 larger Style of Icon in wiondows Vista. And believe it or not, Vista users can easily bring that Windows 7 look to their own taskbars. Here’s how:

1. Right-click any open space in the taskbar and clear the checkmark from Lock the Taskbar.

2. Right-click the taskbar again and choose Toolbars, Quick Launch. A small batch of icons appears next to the Start button.

3. Click and drag the Quick Launch toolbar’s right handle to the right to create some extra icon space.

4. Right-click in an open space within that toolbar, then choose View, Large Icons.

Customize Windows Vista Installation with VistaGlazz

Raj — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:44:36 +0000

VistaGlazz is an application that can easily modify your Windows Vista installation to use custom styles and modify your Aero style to use the Glass effect on maximized windows. It’s a lot easier than patching your system manually. With VistaGlazz you can patch your system to use custom styles (think of it as an uxtheme patcher for Vista) and you can keep your windows transparent when maximized.

What’s New

· Support for Windows Vista Service Pack 1
· Enhanced patching process
· Enhanced information messages and dialogs
· Removal of patch anyway functionality
· Disclaimer limited to first run
· Help file included

Download VistaGlazz Here

Get Windows 7 look in Windows Vista & XP

Raj — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:57:54 +0000

Windows 7 is a future version of Microsoft Windows, Windows 7, which was formerly codenamed Blackcomb and then Vienna. If you want to Get the Windows 7 Look for your Windows Vista and Windows XP. Than you have to read this post which will help you to get the Windows 7 Look in you Vista and XP pc. The easiest and the most obvious one is to go with Windows 7 transformation pack, however for those who wouldn’t like to transform their entire Vista/XP to Windows 7 can apply these Windows tweaks in increments.

1. Windows 7 Theme :-

Best way to get the Windows 7 feel than to apply the theme itself. Here are the themes for Windows Vista and XP Users.

Download Windows 7 Theme for Vista
Download Windows 7 Theme for Vista

2. Windows 7 Wallpaper

Download Windows 7 Wallpapers

3. Windows Login Screen

Windows 7 Login screen is very similar to Vista except that it is not blue and has Windows 7 Ultimate branding at the bottom. Microsoft hasn t made it easy to do this and therefore the process is not as straightforward as one would like it to be. Windows 7 login screens are available for both Vista as well as XP.

Vista users need to replace a dll file called basebrd.dll. The exact process is mentioned by the author pugalenthi at devaintart website. XP users will need to replace the existing “logonui.exe” file present in System32 folder with the one provided by the author raulwindows

Download For Vista Users

Download For XP Users

4. Aero Peek Feature:

Aero Peek improves on Windows 7 Superbar thumbnail previews, and allows user to view, close and switch between multiple application
windows by just hovering over the Taskbar thumbnail. It also allows users to pin program to Taskbar permanently, with a mini-Start Menus for all pinned items or most common destination and most common tasks, dubbed as Jump Lists. Watch the video below for Aero Peek demo by Microsoft.

Download Aero Peek here

5. Aero Snap

AeroSnap is a simple but powerful application that allows you to resize, arrange or maximize your desktop windows with just drag’n'drop. Simple drag a window to a side of your desktop to snap it or drag it to the top to maximize.

When you drag it back to the last position, the last window size will be restored. Really easy, isn’t it?

Download Aero Snap

6. Windows 7 Explorer

Windows 7 explore has a new left pane which has new options like Libraries and Recent Places by default. Microsoft didn’t give this facility in XP and but in Vista have enabled this through a Favourite Links option.

Get Windows 7 Explorer

7. Windows 7 icons

Download Windows 7 Icon Pack

8. Windows 7 Transformation Pack

Transform your Windows Vista and XP in windows 7 with these Transformation Packs.

Download Windows 7 Transformation Packs here

Download Windows Media Player 12 for Vista

Raj — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 09:22:33 +0000

Windows Media Player12 (WMP) is a digital media player and media library application developed by Microsoft that is used for playing audio, video and viewing images on personal computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system, as well as on Pocket PC and Windows Mobile-based devices.

Mikasi2009 one of deviantART gives us the detail how to Download the Windows Media Player12 in Vista. To install the Windows Media Player12 in Vista you have to add 2 files in your Vista PC.

Required files are, After downloading, extract the files anywhere in your PC. And:

- Copy wmploc.dll in C:\Windows\System32
- Copy Windows Media Player folder to C:\Program Files

Download Windows Media Player 12 for Windows Vista