Archive | October, 2009

Disable Win+X Shortcut Keys on Windows

by Arun on 22. Oct, 2009 in MsWindows, Windows Vista, Windows Xp

In order to disable the Win+x shortcut keys on windows, we have to tweak the Registry. To do this, 1. Just open up “regedit.exe” through the “start menu -> Run” box. 2. Navigate to the following key (Note : Please create the key if it doesn’t exist).

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Add Encrypt / Decrypt Options to Windows Vista Right-Click Menu

Add Encrypt / Decrypt Options to Windows Vista Right-Click Menu

by Arun on 15. Oct, 2009 in MsWindows, Windows Vista

In order to Add the encrypt/decrypt options in the right click menu, do the following. 1. Click the “Start” button. 2.Open “regedit.exe” by typing it in the search box. 3. Find the following registry key.

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Boost your shutdown time in Windows 7

by Arun on 14. Oct, 2009 in MsWindows, Windows 7

1. Go to “Start > Run” and type “regedit”. 2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > CurrentControlSet > Control in the left pane. 3. In the right pane, right-click on the key called ‘WaitToKillServiceTimeout’ and click on “Modify“. 4. Change the Value data from 12000 (12 seconds) to 5000 (5 seconds) or anything low.

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Renaming the Recycle Bin

Renaming the Recycle Bin

by Arun on 08. Oct, 2009 in Windows Vista, Windows Xp

If you dont like the name of “Recycle Bin” , you can change it to anything you like by using the registry as follows. To do this, 1. Click on the “Start” menu. 2. Select the “Run” command. 3. Type in “Regedit” and press “Enter“. 4. In the registry editor, go to the following key. [...]

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Pin "Folders" to Start menu in Windows Vista

by Arun on 02. Oct, 2009 in Windows Vista

Windows Vista allows you to pin your favorite or most frequently used applications to the Start menu. This gives you instant access to applications you frequently use.  But you should also know how to pin folders to the Start menu. To do that: 1. Click “Start“. 2. Type “regedit” in the “Search” box. 3. Browse [...]

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