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Recently Changed Folder

By Computer Lady on Thursday, January 7th, 2010 | No Comments

Dear Computer Lady, I am running vista on my laptop. Every time i save a document in my documents it goes into a folder called Recently Changed. If i delete the contents of this folder i lose my document. Or when i save a document , then go to my documents folder, the document is [...]

Easy Vista Shutdown

By Computer Lady on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Have you noticed that shutting down your computer is not as easy as it used to be now that you are using Windows Vista? When you click on the “Start Orb” and then click on the power button symbol, it puts your computer to sleep instead of turning it off. If you want to really [...]

Quickly Shutdown Vista

By Computer Lady on Friday, October 2nd, 2009 | No Comments

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

Vista Keyboard Shortcuts

By Computer Lady on Friday, October 2nd, 2009 | No Comments

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.

Sort Vista Contacts

By Computer Lady on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 | No Comments

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 [...]

Vista Questions

By Computer Lady on Wednesday, July 8th, 2009 | No Comments

Dear Computer Lady, I have been given a brand new computer by my grandkids, but it has Windows Vista. I notice all the e-mails I receive from you never mention Windows Vista. Is there a reason for that because I am trying to understand how to use it and having a hard time Troy

Vista Defrag

By Computer Lady on Thursday, June 18th, 2009 | No Comments

1. Open Advanced Vista Optimizer 2009. (first image) Click the “Continue” button if prompted by Windows UAC. 2. In the main AVO window, click on “Speed Up” listed in the tools section on the left hand edge of the window. (second image) 3. In the Speed up section, click on “Disk Defrag”. (third image) 4. [...]

How To Install Advanced Vista Optimizer

By Computer Lady on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 | 1 Comment

Last week, I reviewed a new program called Advanced Vista Optimizer. This week, I have step by step directions for installing the program. It is really quite simple, but this tutorial will make your task even easier. Let’s get started…

Advanced Vista Optimizer

By Computer Lady on Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 | 1 Comment

I recently had the chance to use a new program called Advanced Vista Optimizer 2009. I was so impressed, I bought the program! Advanced Vista Optimizer supports Windows XP and VISTA (both 32 bit and 64 bit). Cost: $34.95 Buy Advanced Vista Optimizer I am not usually a big fan of programs that promise [...]

32 or 64 bits

By Computer Lady on Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 | No Comments

Dear Computer Lady, I am about to purchase a new computer, and am very confused over the 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. How do I know which one I should purchase? Will the software I’m using on my Windows XP computer, such as Microsoft Office 2000, install onto the 64-bit Windows Vista Home Premium? I’m [...]

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