Resizing partitions in Vista can lead to a meltdown—you may not be able to boot. Here’s how to resize and still boot up, problem-free.read more

You don’t need to wrestle with BCDEDIT if you want to change how Windows Vista boots, especially on a multiboot system. Use the free VistaBootPRO instead.

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Edit or create a startup menu that lets you choose which operating system to boot into in multiboot systems, or create a menu that lets you choose different startup options for your single operating system if you have only XP installed.read more

affled by Windows Vista’s BCDEDIT command-line tool for customizing multiboot startups? Who isn’t? Here’s an easy guide to its basics.

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Resolve system-level bugs and overcome feature limitations by upgrading your BIOS.

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You may be able to find a BIOS upgrade to work around that unhackable, squeaky clean OEM BIOS.

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Some of the stuff your computer does at boot time is of no use. Disable those features to boot faster.read more

Increase your PC’s performance and speed up startup times by shutting off applications and services that you don’t need.read more

Having to type in your logon information on a system with two or more user accounts can be a pain. This hack shows you how to tell Windows Vista to log on to your primary account immediately.read more

Shorten the time it takes for your desktop to appear when you turn on your PC—and make Windows shut down faster.read more