How to Transfer / Export Registry Optimizations to Other Computers – Back Up and Restore Registry Changes
A PC can be optimized for your own intended use by making changes in the registry. We discussed a lot of Registry tweaks and edits which will unlock new features in your Operating System or customize the Windows Xp, Vista or Windows 7. What if you want to transfer registry optimizations quickly and easily on […]
How to Use the Presentation Mode – Mobility Center on a Desktop PC in Windows 7
We can enable the presentation mode on Windows 7 laptop, but what If you want to use this feature on desktop PC? Where do you find it and how do you enable it? The Mobility Center is available on all Windows 7 versions, irrespective of whether the operating system is running on a laptop or […]
How to Integrate Folders as Menus into Quick Launch Bar of Windows
The extendable Quick-Launch bar offers direct access to important programs. However, more the number of applications is added to it, the more confusing it gets. The time advantage is lost in the effort spent on searching for the right program. Set aside My Computer as an independent task bar on the desktop. By integrating the […]
Remove the prompt for Downloading Windows Search in Internet Explorer 8
In Internet Explorer ( IE 8 ) , whenever you are typing in the address field, the browser always suggests ‘Download Windows Search’ as the first prompt. You want to get rid of this annoying prompt since you do not want to use this Windows Search. A prompt appears if Windows Search is not installed […]
How to Use Multiple Instances of the Registry Editor
Usually, the registry editor can only be opened in one instance. If you try to start it a second time, only the currently opened program window is focused. You would prefer two editors to be open simultaneously, for instance, to compare key values in a more effective way. Check out our section for Registry Edits […]
Hide the Themes, Screensaver, Appearance and Settings and Prevent changing the Desktop wallpaper
Some people don’t like others accessing their computer and changing the display settings like themes, screensavers, and wallpapers etc. If you don’t want that to happen, You can hide the themes, screensaver, appearance and settings in the ‘Display Properties’ window, by two methods using the Group Policy Editor or via the Registry. This will also […]
How to Remove / Delete Recycle Bin from the Desktop
Here is a tutorial on how to delete or remove the Recycle Bin from the Desktop. We strongly recommend you to back up your registry before you do these changes. You can do it in 2 steps, using a registry editor and group policy editor. Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damage you may […]
How to Hide One or More Partition / Drives of your Computer Hard Disk
Previously we discussed a way to Hide hard drive partitions using Command prompt. Now we are discussing about hiding more than two ways to hide hard drive letters that appear in My Computer: via the Registry Editor and via the Group Policy Editor. These methods will hide the partition and will not show them in […]
Open in RegEdit – Open Registry Keys Directly from the Browser
The Internet has an abundance of tips. Some however require you to edit the Registry. We have a category dedicated to Registry Edits and Hacks. It is a strenuous job to do editing job with the Windows Registry Editor. For instance, it is not possible to copy a key name from a website and directly […]
How To Clear Unwanted Items From Add or Remove Programs
We uninstall programs or applications installed in the computer by using Add or Remove Programs option in the Control Panel. Most of the time when you uninstall a program it gets completely uninstalled deleting all the contents of the particular software in the system. Sometimes when you uninstall a program or software it still gets […]
How to Sort Menus Alphabetically in Windows XP
In Windows XP the programs in the START menu is arranged without any specific order. You can make them arranged in the alphabetical order by a simple registry tweak. In order to perform this, here is the procedure: Start the Registry editor: Start > Run > regedit > [Enter]. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder Right click on […]