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If you are using Vista’s offline folders feature and you suspect that the offline cache has gone corrupt, or if you simply want to reset the cache, follow these steps.
Open up registry editor (WARNING: Only for Advanced Users)
Browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Csc
Add a new key (folder) called Parameters
Under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Csc\Parameters, add a new DWORD called FormatDatabase and set [...]
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Official Way to Install and Use Windows Vista without Activation for Free for 120 Days
By default, Windows Vista can be installed, used and run without any license, product key or the need of activation for 30 days grace period, for purpose of trial or evaluation. Although Microsoftinitially stressed that users should purchase a license with valid product key before the [...]
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Maybe you have already encountered the strange behaviour that it takes much longer to copy large files in Windows Vista than in Windows XP. You thought that the change from XP to Vista would at least be not a disadvantage speed wise but Vista somehow seems to have a problem copying large files. This happens [...]
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License status show whether the windows vista client is activated (“licensed”) in the grace period or unlicensed. If the status displays “unlicensed” the windows vista client cannot be logged onto until activated.
To determine license status
1. Launch a command window with the elevated privlidges (right-click, run as administrator).
2. Specify KMS by running the following script: cscript [...]
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How to activate Windows Vista
If the PC will be used for more than 90 days without activation and then be registered follow instructions below:
1. Launch a command prompt window with elevated privileges (right-click, run as administrator).
2. Run the following script, using your product key: cscript %windir%\system32\slmgr.vbs -ipk xxxxx-xxxxx- xxxxx- xxxxx- xxxxx
Run the command prompt in administrator mode by using [...]
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The following activation timer reset process can be run a maximum of three (3) times. Each time it is run, the number of available resets is decremented. Most windows vista machines typically allow two (2) resets as most machines are built with an image that utilizes “sysprep/generalize” to create distribution media.
Resetting activation
1. Launch a command [...]
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Vista has changed the way power management works. With its hybrid power management when you put the PC into sleep mode. The PC will remain in low power consumption mode for about 3 hours before it switches automatically to hibernate. Well but I know you might just want to have the hibernate option in your [...]
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BBC Technology- Intel in threats and bribery suit Wednesday, November 4, 2009Intel is hit with an anti-competition lawsuit in the US, accused of using "illegal threats" to dominate microchip sales.
- EMI sues Beatles download website Wednesday, November 4, 2009Record company EMI is suing a US website which it says is offering unauthorised downloads of The Beatles' albums for sale.
- Microsoft reveals new-look MSN Wednesday, November 4, 2009Microsoft has announced a major redesign of its MSN.com web portal, designed to drive traffic to search engine Bing.
- Orange gives cash for old mobiles Wednesday, November 4, 2009Mobile operator Orange is offering a recycling scheme for mobile phones, laptops and other electronic devices.
- GPS used to preserve ants' nests Wednesday, November 4, 2009GPS satellite technology is used to record the locations of rare ants' nests ahead of work to fell thousands of trees.
- Intel in threats and bribery suit Wednesday, November 4, 2009
