In Windows Vista shows in Disk Cleanup listed items below have huge GB file sizes, for the following Lists.
Per user archived Windows Error Reporting Files
Per user queued Windows Error Reporting Files
System archived Windows Error Reporting Files
System queued Windows Error Reporting Files
WARNING:
If you click Delete these listed items in Disk Cleanup without fixing this bug first will cause removal of working files in windows and you have to reinstall Vista.
Fix for Disk Cleanup Windows Error Reporting Windows Vista x86 (32bit)
Download Fix_DiskCleanup_Error_Reporting.reg file.
Click on Save, and save the file to the Desktop.
Right click on the file(on Desktop) and click Extract then run fix.reg file.
Click on Continue (UAC), Yes, and then OK when prompted.
When done, you can delete the files from Desktop
Relogin, or restart the computer to apply the changes.
NOTE: The Disk Cleanup shortcut is correct in the 32 bit Vista.
If you have the 64 bit Vista, then you will also need to fix the Disk Cleanup shortcut only.
Fix for Disk Cleanup Windows Error Reporting Windows Vista x64 (64bit)
Open the Start Menu.
Click on All Programs, Accessories, and then on System Tools.
Right click on Disk Cleanup and click on Properties.
NOTE: All other Disk Cleanup shortcuts are correct in(x64). Just this one has incorrect parameter.
In the Target: area, change it from:
%SystemRoot%\SysWOW64\cleanmgr.exe
TO:
%SystemRoot%\system32\cleanmgr.exe
Click on Apply for changes
Click on Continue in the Access Denied and for UAC prompt.
Click on OK.
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Windows Tips - Enable or Disable Defrag of Boot Files at Windows Vista Startup
How to Enable Defrag of Boot Files at Windows Startup
Open the Start Menu
Open Run or in the white line (Start Search) area, type regedit and press Enter
In regedit, go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Dfrg\BootOptimizeFunction
To Disable Defrag of Boot Files at Startup
In the right pane, right click on "Enable" and click Modify
[ In the image, Red marked is the Path to Enable/Disable Boot time Defrag ]
Type N and click OK
Done
How to Disable Defrag of Boot Files at Windows Startup
Open the Start Menu
Open Run or in the white line (Start Search) area, type regedit and press Enter
In regedit, go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Dfrg\BootOptimizeFunction
To Disable Defrag of Boot Files at Startup
In the right pane, right click on "Enable" and click Modify
Type Y and click OK
Done
Download AutoEnabler/Disabler
Open the Start Menu
Open Run or in the white line (Start Search) area, type regedit and press Enter
In regedit, go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Dfrg\BootOptimizeFunction
To Disable Defrag of Boot Files at Startup
In the right pane, right click on "Enable" and click Modify
[ In the image, Red marked is the Path to Enable/Disable Boot time Defrag ]
Type N and click OK
Done
How to Disable Defrag of Boot Files at Windows Startup
Open the Start Menu
Open Run or in the white line (Start Search) area, type regedit and press Enter
In regedit, go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Dfrg\BootOptimizeFunction
To Disable Defrag of Boot Files at Startup
In the right pane, right click on "Enable" and click Modify
Type Y and click OK
Done
Download AutoEnabler/Disabler
Vista Tips - Enabling Aero Glass on Slower Hardware
Aero Glass can be resource intensive depending on your CPU, amount of RAM, and screen resolution. On top of the speed of your hardware, the DWM (Desktop Window Manager) has strict hardware requirements, such as a video card that supports DirectX 9 hardware acceleration and Pixel Shader 2.0 support. It also requires new Windows Vista WDDM (Windows display driver model) video drivers to function.
Failure to meet the hardware and driver requirements will result in no Glass for you. Back in the beta days, you could trick the DWM into running Glass in a software Direct3D emulation mode and bypassing the hardware checks. This made it possible to run Glass, but so poorly that the operating system was pretty much useless because the frame rate was less than one frame per second. In the final version of Windows Vista, that support was yanked, so you are left with the task of meeting the hardware and driver requirements to run Glass.
Failure to meet the hardware and driver requirements will result in no Glass for you. Back in the beta days, you could trick the DWM into running Glass in a software Direct3D emulation mode and bypassing the hardware checks. This made it possible to run Glass, but so poorly that the operating system was pretty much useless because the frame rate was less than one frame per second. In the final version of Windows Vista, that support was yanked, so you are left with the task of meeting the hardware and driver requirements to run Glass.
Say you have a computer that has a DirectX 9 accelerated graphics card with Pixel Shader 2.0 support and are running WDDM drivers for your card. Aero Glass is going to run, right? Not exactly. The first time that you boot your computer after Windows Vista is installed, Windows will benchmark your computer and all its hardware components during its initial hardware assessment.
Based on the results of this benchmark, it automatically fine-tunes Vista settings so that it performs the best on your hardware; atleast that's its goal. If hardware assessment finds any thresholds not met, such as not enough RAM, it disables Aero Glass from running on your computer even if your hardware can technically support it.
What are you to do?
With the help of a useful tweak I show you in this section, you can override the decision and re-enable Aero Glass. If you fall into this situation, I have good news for you. Many users have found that after they override the setting and re-enable Aero Glass, their system performance is just fine. It seems that the Windows hardware assessment might be a little too strict when it comes to deciding whether Aero Glass should be disabled.
Based on the results of this benchmark, it automatically fine-tunes Vista settings so that it performs the best on your hardware; atleast that's its goal. If hardware assessment finds any thresholds not met, such as not enough RAM, it disables Aero Glass from running on your computer even if your hardware can technically support it.
What are you to do?
With the help of a useful tweak I show you in this section, you can override the decision and re-enable Aero Glass. If you fall into this situation, I have good news for you. Many users have found that after they override the setting and re-enable Aero Glass, their system performance is just fine. It seems that the Windows hardware assessment might be a little too strict when it comes to deciding whether Aero Glass should be disabled.
Overriding the Windows decision to disable Aero Glass is easy via Registry Editor. Follow these steps to re-enable Aero Glass on your computer:
- Click the Start button, type regedit, and press Enter.
- When Registry Editor has opened, navigate to
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ Microsoft\Windows\DWM
Working with the Registry to enable Aero Glass
- Right-click on Composition and select Modify.
- Set the value to 1 and press OK.
- Right-click CompositionPolicy and select Modify.
- Set the value to 2 and press OK.
- Close Registry Editor and restart your computer.
You can restart the service by typing net stop uxsms followed by net start uxsms at an administrative-level command prompt.
After you set the two Registry values and restart the service or your computer, you will immediately see Aero Glass running if your hardware truly supports it and you have WDDM drivers for your video card.
Windows Vista Help Tips
Windows Vista, the latest operating system from Microsoft, has an improved interface, support for desktop gadgets, better diagnostic tools and let's face it - it just looks cool! With these improvements though has come a new list of problems, many unique only to Windows Vista. These tips and tricks will help you make the most out Windows Vista!
Access Device Manager From a Command Prompt in Windows Vista
A really quick way to access Device Manger in Windows Vista is from the command prompt. Just type a quick command and Device Manager starts right up! Follow these simple steps to access Device Manager from a command prompt.
Access Device Manager From the Computer Management Utility in Windows Vista
Accessing Device Manger from within the Computer Management utility couldn't be simpler. Follow these steps to access Device Manager from within the Computer Management utility in Windows Vista.
Access Device Manager From the Control Panel System Applet in Windows Vista
One way to access Device Manger in Windows Vista is from the System applet found in the Control Panel. Follow these simple steps to access Device Manager from Control Panel's System applet:
Automatically Log On To Windows Vista
If security isn't a big concern, having Windows Vista log on to your user account automatically can save you tons of time during startup.
Backup Registry Keys in Windows Vista
Always backup registry keys before making changes in the Windows Registry. Export registry keys from the Windows Vista Registry with these easy steps.
Backup the Entire Registry in Windows Vista
Backing up the entire Windows Vista registry can be useful when making many changes to the Windows Registry. Follow these easy steps to backup the entire registry in Windows Vista.
Change Drive Letters in Windows Vista
For any number of reasons, you may want to change the drive letter of a hard drive partition, CD or DVD drive in Windows Vista. The Computer Management tool in Vista makes this job easy.
Change the Start Menu Power Button Action
By default, Windows Vista sets the start menu power button to sleep mode. Save yourself some time and energy by configuring the power button to do just that - power down your PC.
Change the Windows Vista Product Key Code
Changing the Windows Vista product key may be necessary if you discover your current key is pirated or illegal but you don't want to reinstall Windows Vista to activate your new legal key.
Change Your Windows Vista Logon Password
Changing your password in Windows Vista is pretty easy and is something you should do if you're having problems remembering your current password.
Create a Windows Vista Logon Password
Creating a Windows Vista account password for the first time is very simple. You're just a few clicks away from setting up a new password for your Windows Vista account.
Create a Windows Vista Password Reset Disk
Creating a Windows Vista password reset disk can really come in handy if you forget your account password. With it, you can easily reset your password and get right in to Windows Vista.
Delete Registry Keys in Windows Vista
You may need to delete registry keys from the Windows Registry to fix a problem or complete a registry hack. Remove registry keys from the Windows Vista Registry with these easy steps.
Delete Your Windows Vista Logon Password
Deleting your Windows Vista account password will allow you to completely bypass the normal logon process. While it isn't a very security-minded thing to do, removing your Windows Vista password might be something to consider if you have problems remembering your password.
Disable a Device in Device Manager in Windows Vista
You may want to disable a device in Device Manager if you want Windows Vista to ignore it, if it's using valuable system resources, or maybe as part of a troubleshooting step.
Disable Low Disk Space Checks
Are those low disk space warnings in Windows Vista annoying you? Would you like to speed up Windows Vista a little? Find out how to easily turn off the low disk space warnings.
Disable Taskbar Button Grouping
Have you ever "lost" a window because it was grouped with other windows in the taskbar at the bottom of your Windows XP or Vista PC? Taskbar grouping may be handy for some but for most it's just an annoyance. Stop Windows from doing this once and for all.
Disable the Automatic Restart on System Failure in Windows Vista
Windows Vista is setup by default to restart immediately after a major system problem. This reboot usually happens too fast to see the error message on screen.
Disable Thumbnail Previews in Windows Vista Explorer
By default, Windows Vista generates a preview thumbnail for nearly every file when viewed in Windows Explorer. Yes - thumbnails can be really useful for quick photo viewing, but disabling these thumbnail previews in Windows Explorer can really speed things up.
Enable a Device in Device Manager in Windows Vista
Each hardware devices listed in Device Manager must be enabled if you plan on utilizing it. Follow these easy steps to enable a device from within Device Manager in Windows Vista
Find the Windows Vista Product Key Code
The Windows Vista product key code can be difficult to locate. You need your Windows Vista key code to reinstall Windows Vista so follow these simple steps to locate the key.
Find What Service Pack Level Your Windows Vista PC Is Running
Knowing what service pack is installed on your Windows Vista system is important for a number of reasons.
"Help! I Forget My Windows Vista Password!"
So you forgot your Windows Vista password? Don't worry - it happens to the best of us. We're supposed to use secure passwords by making them difficult to remember but sometimes we make them so hard to remember that we forget them ourselves!
"How Do I Open Windows Vista Device Manager?"
You may need to open Device Manager in Windows Vista for a number of reasons. Open Device Manager in Windows Vista from the Computer Management utility, the System applet in Control Panel, or from a command prompt.
Restore Registry Keys in Windows Vista
You can restore a registry key after a registry edit if you have a backup if the key. Import registry keys into Windows Vista Registry with these easy steps.
Top 5 Windows Vista System Utility Gadgets
Windows Vista gadgets can do more than show the weather and keep you updated on the latest news. The Windows Vista Sidebar can also be used to install gadgets that are useful as system utilities that keep track of the resources Windows Vista is using.
View a Device's Status in Device Manager in Windows Vista
Viewing the status of a piece of hardware is necessary if it's not working properly or if you were warned of an issue by a yellow exclamation point in Device Manager.
"Why is There a Black Arrow in Device Manager?"
A black arrow next to a hardware device in Device Manager might not be a problem. No matter how the black arrow showed up in Device Manger, there's usually a really easy solution.
"Windows Vista: The Missing Manual" Book Review
Windows Vista - The Missing Manual lives up fully to the phrase stamped on the front of the book - The book that should have been in the box. You can say that again.
Related : Vista Tips
Access Device Manager From a Command Prompt in Windows Vista
A really quick way to access Device Manger in Windows Vista is from the command prompt. Just type a quick command and Device Manager starts right up! Follow these simple steps to access Device Manager from a command prompt.
Access Device Manager From the Computer Management Utility in Windows Vista
Accessing Device Manger from within the Computer Management utility couldn't be simpler. Follow these steps to access Device Manager from within the Computer Management utility in Windows Vista.
Access Device Manager From the Control Panel System Applet in Windows Vista
One way to access Device Manger in Windows Vista is from the System applet found in the Control Panel. Follow these simple steps to access Device Manager from Control Panel's System applet:
Automatically Log On To Windows Vista
If security isn't a big concern, having Windows Vista log on to your user account automatically can save you tons of time during startup.
Backup Registry Keys in Windows Vista
Always backup registry keys before making changes in the Windows Registry. Export registry keys from the Windows Vista Registry with these easy steps.
Backup the Entire Registry in Windows Vista
Backing up the entire Windows Vista registry can be useful when making many changes to the Windows Registry. Follow these easy steps to backup the entire registry in Windows Vista.
Change Drive Letters in Windows Vista
For any number of reasons, you may want to change the drive letter of a hard drive partition, CD or DVD drive in Windows Vista. The Computer Management tool in Vista makes this job easy.
Change the Start Menu Power Button Action
By default, Windows Vista sets the start menu power button to sleep mode. Save yourself some time and energy by configuring the power button to do just that - power down your PC.
Change the Windows Vista Product Key Code
Changing the Windows Vista product key may be necessary if you discover your current key is pirated or illegal but you don't want to reinstall Windows Vista to activate your new legal key.
Change Your Windows Vista Logon Password
Changing your password in Windows Vista is pretty easy and is something you should do if you're having problems remembering your current password.
Create a Windows Vista Logon Password
Creating a Windows Vista account password for the first time is very simple. You're just a few clicks away from setting up a new password for your Windows Vista account.
Create a Windows Vista Password Reset Disk
Creating a Windows Vista password reset disk can really come in handy if you forget your account password. With it, you can easily reset your password and get right in to Windows Vista.
Delete Registry Keys in Windows Vista
You may need to delete registry keys from the Windows Registry to fix a problem or complete a registry hack. Remove registry keys from the Windows Vista Registry with these easy steps.
Delete Your Windows Vista Logon Password
Deleting your Windows Vista account password will allow you to completely bypass the normal logon process. While it isn't a very security-minded thing to do, removing your Windows Vista password might be something to consider if you have problems remembering your password.
Disable a Device in Device Manager in Windows Vista
You may want to disable a device in Device Manager if you want Windows Vista to ignore it, if it's using valuable system resources, or maybe as part of a troubleshooting step.
Disable Low Disk Space Checks
Are those low disk space warnings in Windows Vista annoying you? Would you like to speed up Windows Vista a little? Find out how to easily turn off the low disk space warnings.
Disable Taskbar Button Grouping
Have you ever "lost" a window because it was grouped with other windows in the taskbar at the bottom of your Windows XP or Vista PC? Taskbar grouping may be handy for some but for most it's just an annoyance. Stop Windows from doing this once and for all.
Disable the Automatic Restart on System Failure in Windows Vista
Windows Vista is setup by default to restart immediately after a major system problem. This reboot usually happens too fast to see the error message on screen.
Disable Thumbnail Previews in Windows Vista Explorer
By default, Windows Vista generates a preview thumbnail for nearly every file when viewed in Windows Explorer. Yes - thumbnails can be really useful for quick photo viewing, but disabling these thumbnail previews in Windows Explorer can really speed things up.
Enable a Device in Device Manager in Windows Vista
Each hardware devices listed in Device Manager must be enabled if you plan on utilizing it. Follow these easy steps to enable a device from within Device Manager in Windows Vista
Find the Windows Vista Product Key Code
The Windows Vista product key code can be difficult to locate. You need your Windows Vista key code to reinstall Windows Vista so follow these simple steps to locate the key.
Find What Service Pack Level Your Windows Vista PC Is Running
Knowing what service pack is installed on your Windows Vista system is important for a number of reasons.
"Help! I Forget My Windows Vista Password!"
So you forgot your Windows Vista password? Don't worry - it happens to the best of us. We're supposed to use secure passwords by making them difficult to remember but sometimes we make them so hard to remember that we forget them ourselves!
"How Do I Open Windows Vista Device Manager?"
You may need to open Device Manager in Windows Vista for a number of reasons. Open Device Manager in Windows Vista from the Computer Management utility, the System applet in Control Panel, or from a command prompt.
Restore Registry Keys in Windows Vista
You can restore a registry key after a registry edit if you have a backup if the key. Import registry keys into Windows Vista Registry with these easy steps.
Top 5 Windows Vista System Utility Gadgets
Windows Vista gadgets can do more than show the weather and keep you updated on the latest news. The Windows Vista Sidebar can also be used to install gadgets that are useful as system utilities that keep track of the resources Windows Vista is using.
View a Device's Status in Device Manager in Windows Vista
Viewing the status of a piece of hardware is necessary if it's not working properly or if you were warned of an issue by a yellow exclamation point in Device Manager.
"Why is There a Black Arrow in Device Manager?"
A black arrow next to a hardware device in Device Manager might not be a problem. No matter how the black arrow showed up in Device Manger, there's usually a really easy solution.
"Windows Vista: The Missing Manual" Book Review
Windows Vista - The Missing Manual lives up fully to the phrase stamped on the front of the book - The book that should have been in the box. You can say that again.
Related : Vista Tips