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Quickly Shutdown Vista

Dear Computer Lady, One of the things I miss in Windows Vista is the ability to quickly shut down my computer. The Shut Down command is hidden in the new start menu. How can I make it easier to access? Joyce

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Vista Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows Vista Keyboard Shortcuts Here are some simple keyboard shortcuts you can use in Windows Vista. Some of these shortcuts work in previous versions of Windows as well. The “Win” key is between the Ctrl key and Alt key on the bottom row of your keyboard.

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Sort Vista Contacts

Dear Computer Lady, Many thanks for your help for so many of us. You are a national asset. I have recently gotten a new computer with Vista. On my older computer, with Windows XP, I used Outlook Express and my contacts were listed alphabetically by last name. With Vista’s Windows mail my contacts are listed [...]

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Restore Favorites

Now that you have your favorites backed up to a data stick, you can restore them to your original computer, or put them on another computer that you might be using at home or work. Here is how you restore your favorites files on a computer.

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Backup Favorites

Dear Computer Lady, I am questioning you as to how to back up my “Favorites” I’ve never done it even though I lost everything when my hard drive crashed a few months ago. I now have an HP laptop with XP and should learn how to back up the favorites. I do backup my WORD [...]

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Vista Password Disk

How to Create a Password reset disk in Windows Vista Works in all editions of Windows Vista One of the great things about Windows Vista is how secure it is. This security can work against you, however, if you forget your password. To prevent being locked out of your own computer if you forget your [...]

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Vista Restart Shortcut

Dear Computer Lady, I, too, have enjoyed the shutdown shortcut. Please tell us a Vista shortcut for restarting the computer. Thanks for great information! JJ

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Vista Shutdown Shortcut

Dear Computer Lady, I used your info. on the one-click shutdown for a long time. I now have a Vista (not to my liking!) and wondered if you have a link for one-click shutdown on this version of windows? Thanks for your help, again. LG

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Vista Power Settings

Dear Computer Lady, I have a new gateway laptop window vista 64 bit. My question is how do I keep my computer running until I manually shut it down. Thank you, Joyce

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Import Windows Address Book

Dear Computer Lady, I recently upgraded to a new (used) computer, and have the files from my old computer on a CD. How do I get my email address book from the CD into the address book on my new computer? CW

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