Tags: vista

WLM doesn't run after installing SP2 for Vista

by patndoris on Jun.01, 2009, under Computers, Software, Vista

I ran into this myself last week when I updated to SP2 for Vista. Admittedly, SP2 has not been pushed out to users via automatic updates yet (but it is available publicly for download if you choose to install it now). So, this issue may become more wides… more »
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Optimizing Vista Services the Easy (Easier) Way

by patndoris on Jan.12, 2009, under Computers, Software, Vista

First off, this is not a humorous post - far from it. When it comes to enabling/disabling the critical services that run our machines - it's not a matter for laughs and grins. A wrong click or uninformed/careless decision and BLAM! You're outta commissio… more »
2 feedbacks » :optimizer, software, utilities, vista, windows services more...

Ultimate Windows Tweaker from WinVistaClub

by patndoris on Nov.29, 2008, under Computers

I came across this interesting little utility, for those of you who have Vista. It's a free Tweak UI for Windows Vista. It can be used as a portable app as well and requires no install, just run from the executable file. Ultimate Windows Tweaker in… more »
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When Crisis Strikes

by patndoris on Nov.08, 2008, under Computers

For those of you who live here in the States, you've likely seen the commercial from one of the well known insurance companies, where the very nice gentleman describes how the unsuspecting person, while deep-frying his Thanksgiving turkey, had the cooker… more »
2 feedbacks » :computer, restore_points, security, system_restore, vista, xp more...

SUMo and Hippo - What Comes to Mind?

by patndoris on Nov.02, 2008, under Computers

Word association! Quick - What comes to mind? Big...Heavy...Animal(istic)...Vicious fighters? Nope! We're not gonna talk about big foot stomping chunky wrestlers in little thongy kinda things (I'm sure you've got a great visual going now don't you? Don't… more »
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C is for Clean

by patndoris on Oct.30, 2008, under Computers

I've been wondering when it would happen, and wondering what was amassing n the meantime. I've had it for ages now - and who was cleaning up after it? Wondering what it is yet? No, no - it's not a new pet my almost fourteen year old male offspring has f… more »
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Here a Beta, There a Beta, Everywhere a Beta Beta

by patndoris on Sep.22, 2008, under Computers

Sorry, Old MacDonald moment there. Ahem...back to the subject at hand. Every which way you turn, it seems there are instant messenger betas. Yahoo has one and now Windows Live Messenger does too. I made the decision to test both of these, keeping in mind… more »
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Clean Up Those Junk Files First!

by patndoris on Aug.30, 2008, under Computers

One of the most frustrating things about doing spyware and virus scans is the amount of time it takes to run the many different programs. I realize you may not choose to run them all every week, as I do, but still it is a big time investment to do them.… more »
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