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Vista: List Installed Applications (and Versions) from the Command Line

contributed by Rob Rogers on July 22, 2008 under Microsoft Vista

Want a quick list of installed applications on your Windows PC? By using the Windows Instrumentation command-line interface (WMIC) you can create a quick list or even generate a text file or HTM file for printing.

Vista: Enable / Disable Hibernate Mode from the Command Line

contributed by Rob Rogers on July 20, 2008 under Green computing, Microsoft Vista

Instead of using the GUI (Control Panel | Power Options | Power Plan) to enable or disable Hibernate, you can do this from the command line.

Vista: Restore the Default Sidebar Gadgets

contributed by Rob Rogers on July 19, 2008 under Microsoft Vista

Vista comes with some default gadgets for the Windows Sidebar, including clock, calendar, contacts, currency, feed headlines, cpu meter, weather, stocks, notes, slide show and picture puzzle. If you accidentally delete one of the default gadgets and you’re wishing you had it back, follow this Tech-Recipe.

Vista: Create an Administrative Command Prompt Shortcut

contributed by Rob Rogers on June 19, 2008 under Microsoft Vista

If you are use the Administrative Command Prompt, it may be advantageous to create a shortcut for it instead of continually having to go to the shortcut for the command prompt, right-clicking and selecting Run as administrator.

Vista / Server 2008: Enable or Disable Firewall from the Command Line

contributed by Rob Rogers on under Microsoft Vista

Instead of using the GUI, you can enable and disable the Windows Firewall from the command line. A must for any command line junkie.

Add Vista Gadgets Directly to the Desktop Without a Visible Sidebar

contributed by David Kirk on April 1, 2008 under Microsoft Vista

I hear many people say that they would use vista gadgets if they just did not have to use them within the sidebar. Well, you don’t. The sidebar is just a gadget holder. Running vista gadgets without the sidebar being visible is easy.

Vista: Add Flip 3D Window Switcher to the Context (Right-Click) Menu

contributed by Rob Rogers on March 8, 2008 under Microsoft Vista

Instead of having to use the keyboard combo of the Windows key and the Tab key, why not add the cool Flip 3D window switcher to your context (right-click) menu? Now you can easily access it using only your mouse. Here’s how.

Vista: How to Reset the Recycle Bin

contributed by Rob Rogers on February 28, 2008 under Microsoft Vista

Sometimes the Recycle can become corrupted and prevent you from deleting files from it (or emptying it). By following a few simple steps, you can give full functionality to your Recycle Bin.

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