Disable User Account Control (UAC)
Hello, I'm using Vista Home Premium. Since I am the only user of my laptop, I disabled the User Account control (UAC)....
Control Panel -> Keyboard ->Key Settings - Hardware or Softw
Is the control Panel -> Keyboard ->Key Settings tab made (not) available based on Hardware? Or is there a software...
auto volume control
I remember when I tested Vista Beta 2 I noticed that when I play music if another program is making sound, the music vo...
Unistalling programmes from control panel
i have been trying to unistall some unwanted programmes. after I open the control panel and select 'unistall programmes'...
Media Center remote control not functioning properly
Since upgrading to Windows Vista Ultimate, only some of the functions on my remote are functioning. Biggest issue is th...
Control panel from cmd prompt
How can I launch control Panel from a system prompt...
How to share and provide full control permissions to Vista/W
Hi All,I have developed a desktop application using C#, created setup and installed on client computer. This application...
Icon Size in Control Panel- Zooming
I have lost the option to zoom the icons in the control panel to a small or larger size by use of the mouse wheel. I ca...
Cannot open access control editor, invalid Registry value?
I right-clicked file and tried to edit the security properties, but the error window popup: "Cannot open access co...
"Add or remove programs" not visible in Control Panel
Not visible in either views of my control Panel. Any suggestions will be appreciated...
Unable to delete program from control panel
I have a Canon camera. I have tried uninstalling a Canon program from the control panel. It will not uninstall. I ha...
remote control in windows media center
A couple of weeks ago there was a recommended update to my TV tuner card (Hauppauge HVR-1600). As I never (well hardly ...
select Vista control panel crash
I can't find what wrong with Vista control panel crash few time and restart again many time. I am tired of it???? How ...
Can you take control of a key in the registry?
I'm running Vista Enterprise SP1 and am up to date with the updates. I have office 2007 installed as well.I installed ...
UAC User Account Control
About ten days ago I first noticed a change in my computers performance. When I started to play Zuma.exe I had to click...
User Account Control - How to runa program as a service as a
Not exactly sure how to phrase my question... We use a remote support tool that is designed to run as a service. Under...
InstantWrite Control Center has stopped Working
I'm getting a Vista Home Premium popup that says "InstantWrite control Center has stopped Working". How can I...
User account control/ IE protected mode.
HiIs there anyway to have UAC switched off while still having IE protected mode on??Thanks....
Can I remove this item from Control Panel?
Whoops, silly me, I used that Kelly's Korner tweak to "Add clipboard to control Panel" forgetting that it only...
How can I control the size of icons in Control Panel?
The size of icons in control Panel suddenly became very large. I don't see any way (as I had in XP and even in other p...
how to create an association in set association control pane
Help, I have read all of the questions and answers regarding how to do this but still do not know how to create. I am ...
Volume control gone from taskbar
Am not skillful, but would like volume control returned to taskbar. Currently have volume, but it is too loud.If you can...
No icons in control panel
I am using Windows Vista Basic. All icons have disappeared from the control panel. I cannot print or download update...
Full Control Rights
Since I am the only one using my computer, and I am an "administrator" user, I would like to be able to give ...
VISTA - Control Panel
Annoying little issue: I am running Vista Ultimate, but when I go to control Panel (in classic view), all I get is just...
Control panel applet missing
There is no "Indexing" icon in my Vista Home Premium control panel. Is there a way to fix that?-- XYZ Man...
Unintentional Launch of Control Panel
My Vista (SP1, etc) control panel works just fine. Too well. It launches when I click on the Start button. Not every...
Cannot Access Control Panel
I am using Vista ultimate x64bit. Suddenly I cannot access the control panel or vista update or Backup, also the shortcu...
Security Center icon missing in Control Panel
I recently noticed that my Security Center icon is missing from my control Panel list even though it is set to start aut...
Zombies without Arms use Robot Remote Control
I announced a Robot Social/Health Crisis with Zombies without Arms. Instead you guys have downgraded to threating to sli...
Error 734: PPP link control protocol was terminated
I'm using my cell phone as a bluetooth modem to connect my laptop to internet, I dialed, validate user and password, and...
Volume control keeps disappearing
Hello AllIn Windows Vista Home Premium service pack 1, the volume control keeps disappearing from taskbar and the check...
User Account Control...
Ok, I turned it off, on purpose. Now how can I get my laptop to stop telling me I have to check my settings, because Us...
Remote Control Standard User Account - Elevation Prompt issu
I've got several laptops running Vista Business that I'd like to remotely administer. All the users have Standard User...
user account control woes
Hi,I have created three seperate user accounts for persons using the computer. Two accounts with password authenticatio...
Where did Control-F go after installing Service Pack 1?
I can't find Search/Find function that used to work in Vista. control- F does not work and I can't find it on the menu e...
he Catalyst Control Center is not supported by the driver ve
The Catalyst control Center is not supported by the driver version of your enabled graphics adapter. Please update your...
Windows Vista Home Premium Ed., Control Panel will not open
Hi, I'm hoping there is some information on here that can help me ... I didn't see this topic listed already. I've res...
Lost "Add/remove SW" in Control panel VISTA64
I all of a sudden cannot see anymore the "add/remove SW" in the VISTA64 control panel. How do I get it back?...
Vista 64-bit keeps only listing 32-bit items in my control p
Since 32-bit items are listed in a seperate folder, I think that Vista is getting the wrong folder. How do I ensure it...
Re: Cant open the control panel
I have been cautious about repairing from the vista disc as the options are not straight forward. Forgot to add im using...
Control Panel Won't open up
Hello There,I have been good with XP, but just a few days before I decided to try Vista. I installed vista in a differe...
user account out of control
on my vista for everything that user account normally ask for the normal permission window comes up and ask for continue...
control plus and minus...
Someone showed me how control plus and minus make the print larger and smaller. My Vista Home Premium doesn't do it. ...
Windows Explorer and mouse control panel have selective amne
This is a new Vista Home Premium x64 desktop system from HP.Windows Explorer consistently forgets how I have it set to s...
Control Panel Mail and Fax problem
When I try to open Mail and Fax in control Panel I get this message: "You need more memory or system resources. C...
User Account Control Failure
While attempting to delete a file I was told that I needed permission to do this and asked if I wished to retry. The re...
Text and control buttons are cut off on the right side
Open for example: Display Settings. Text and controls buttons are cut off on the right side and you cannot expand the b...
Re: User account control
No one knows? -- VistaWoes ------------------------------------------------------------------------ VistaWoes's Profile...
Delayed User Account Control
Usually, it takes a second or less for User Account control to switch over to the secure desktop and the same amount of...
Blue screen of death when user control accounts turned off
A recent article in Computeractive magazine has one of the instructions for some software installation as initially tur...
Device Manager - IEEEE 1394 Bus Host Control... - HELP!!
Help Guys!!!I too a look at my Device Manager today, and found that the Vista (SP1) has installed 36 copies of the devi...
Control Panel - Sort by install date
I normally have the icons in the control panel grouped by install date, but it seems I have lost that option now and ca...
lost Control Panel, Ultimate extra download.. etc.
Few days ago, from one day to another, I can't open anymore the control panel, doesn't come up, the my computer propert...
Vista Brightness control stops working after resuming from s
I am using HP laptop dv6703. When windows vista(home premium) resumes after sleep, Its brightness control stops working...
driver control has stopped working
I have started getting this message once in a while. I can't pin it to anything unusuall I'm doingor any thing the sam...
Unable to Access Control Panel Selections
I'm running Vista Home Premium x64, 2GB memory, NVidia 8600 GT with ASUS M2N motherboard. My problem is this: About four...
Control ALL USB Devices Using Group Policy
http://www.windowsecurity.com/articles/control-USB-Devices-Group-Policy.html...
User Account Control alert - Remember trusted program?
Vista Ultimate, SP1Every time I start up a particular program, I get a User Account control alert warning me that an &q...
Re: HELP - Vista Control Panel problem + other strange thing
Jiml wrote:Got a Intel Pen4 PC that was upgraded from XP Pro to Vista Home Premium (Retail CD) All was working fine till...
Windows Explorer Out Of Control
I asked these questions a week ago and got no answer... so I'll ask it again:1: How do I get rid of TAGS??? I have no us...
Radmin 3.2 Remote Control software doesn't work in SP1
Radmin 3.2 Remote control software doesn't work in SP1, he cann't connect to other IP (PC) with the XP, may it cause &...
Control Panel\Network and Sharing Center
"Windows cannot connect to the printer. Access is denied." The control Panel\Network and Sharing Center indic...
"Set Association Control Panel"
how and where do i find it...
ATI Radeon X1200, Catalyst Control Center, Vista 32bit
I've got one of thesehttp://explore.toshiba.com/laptops/satellite/A200/A215-S5849It came with Catalyst on it. Always wor...
Sleep Control
My two computer's access to the Monitor is controlled by Duette. It means that if I am using one computer the other has...
Control Panel Stumper!
Hello everyone, I have a question why does my control panel icon move from where I place it when Vista starts up also th...
Where are "Programs" in Control Panel?
Can someone tell me where "Programs" are in control Panel in Vista as per this website's directions:http://wi...
Network Icon and Volume Control disappeared from tray
My network activity icon suddenly vanished from the notification area. So did the Volume control. R-Clicking on the Tas...
Parental Control Report Not Responding
I have 3 accounts on my Vista pc, mine, and one each for children. One child, no problem viewing report; the other, eve...
Control Panel in Vista
Hello All Gurus!, As you know I have a problem I need help with, Thanks in advance, Best Wishes and play the other Lott...
Another lame aspect of Vista..... the hidden display control
I get a new and improved LCD monitor for the Vista Computer and I need to adjust the setting. So I logically go to Contr...
Internet control
I want to set up a non-administrator account in Vista for a child. I want to control their internet access by loading ...
Ultimate: remote control no longer being recognized by Vista
hi,I have this remote control running on Ultimate: http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Vista-Remote-control-Receiver/dp/B000ST...
Windows Parental Control
Hi, I am trying to find a instant messenger that i can go on aim with thats not supported by Parental controls. Currentl...
User access control (UAC) annoyance
Hi,I have Vista Ultimate on my laptop. All the tools and software packages are have been installed on my system for a w...
setting association control panel
I cant find the set association control panel....
HELP!!! Blank Control Panel, No Admin Tools, EXTREMELY Slow
God, I am getting sick and tired of how crappy Vista is! I used to recommend it to people, but now I wouldn't wish it o...
mouse applet missing from Control Panel
The Mouse applet is missing from the control Panel applet list. I'm running Vista Ultimate SP1, so this is not the prob...
Parental Control Reset
I put parental control on my dell webcam 2.01.26 to stop my sister from going on it but i've forgotten the password and ...
turn off user account control
How to turn off User Account control ? The endless prompts are driving me batty ......
HELP - Vista Control Panel problem + other strange things
Got a Intel Pen4 PC that was upgraded from XP Pro to Vista Home Premium (Retail CD) All was working fine till a couple ...
Control panel does not load
Hi, i am running on Vista basic, and when i try to run my control panel with says windows explorer has stopped working, ...
Control Panel Icon keeps reappearing
I have a strange error that keeps happening. I have control panel desktop icon disabled but the icon keeps reappearing ...
Total Control of this Forum
One of the Admins is Asian. He has a problem when Western people tell him truth in his hypocrytical face: fact of not ...
Create an association in the set associations control panel
I've got a problem on my Windows vista, everytime i click the message envelop of my Yahoo! Messenger "This file doe...
Cannot open Control Panel - Programs - Uninstall a Program
When I click on uninstall a program in control panel nothing happens. I don't get and error message or anything...just n...
No Blutooth In Control Panel
Motorola USB dongle detected and shows in computer devices but no icon in control panel to search for bt devices?Trevor...
Vista Mail Parental control
I have a seperate Vista how can I set it up to see what my daughter is emailing on it with Windows Mail. Want to check ...
volume control icon
Yesterday my computer shut down for some reason but is back up and running but now my volume icon on the task bar is go...
per application volume control?
I have some old windows games that play music very loudly, so when I play these I have to turn down the volume. When I ...
Access Denied...how to get control of MY vista/win7 computer
I need a pointer to a tutorial on how to get back control of my computer. Have same problems in both vista and windows-...
Folder full control
How can I give full control to all users on a folder? I tried to make the edit but it said "Error applying security...
User Account Control blocking a program despite permissions
I have a computer running Windows Vista Business that is the principal machine on a network of five computers. It is se...
Vista classic control panel icons black
Many of the icons in the classic view of the Vista control Panel are suddenly black. Don't know what caused it, nor how ...
Control of Windows 7 Start menu
In XP I could use Classic menus and put the programs I wanted into my start menu and launch them by pressing the Start ...
Cannot accept control messages at this time
Hi, No matter what I click on: control panel, restore,task manager, try to install a program, msconfig I get this messag...
Help!! - set association control panel
:cry:HELLO..I just got bought a new computer and it has Windows Vista and everyhting was okay until I tried to open a em...
Control Panel info need
How can I get the dates of the programs installed to show in the control panes when trying to uninstall programs or uda...
WMI Control
Hi we are on a domain with all XP SP2My pc is VISTA (all updates are done)When i tried to connect to a remote pc with th...
Control Panel problems
I recently switched Vista's display language to French, and now I can't get it back to English. control Panel opens, but...
Can't open control panel
Whenever I try to open my control panel a window saying the windows explorer has stopped working appears. -- 09333987 -...
Internet Traffic Control Software ?
I find that whenever I download stuff from the Internet, my browser (no matter IE 8 or Firefox) is not able to connect ...
ActiveX control (iemenu.ocx) in Vista
(Originally posted in an ActiveX newsgroup, no response, so I thought I would ask here)--One of my clients has a proprie...
Control Panel item restrictions
I have a whopper of a problem.I tried to get NERO to open and received a message to allow something in the control pane...
User Account Control
I have recently started to transition to Vista (dual booting with XP Pro). One problem that I'm having is that my ergo ...
Printers not showing in Control Panel
I want to change the properties of a printer attached my computer but when I click on control Panel>Printers, Explor...
Vista control panel not opening
Can someone help me fix my vista control panel?. It won't opne says a registry key is missing after I removed a virus an...
Mail.EXE Error 0X800C0155,2 and User Account Control Off On
I had an Access application the was installed in C:\Program Files\BMS folder and it needed to create a text file, which...
Legend: Hand of God - poor mouse control
The mouse cursor is almost uncontrollable in Legend: Hand of God. The only thing that helps at all is to slow it way dow...
Cannot see Volume Control status, hurting my ears!
Hi, is there anyway to set Vista so that when I click my "up and down" keys to adjust sound level that I can ...
How to programmatically modify the users full control
Dear,Forgive me, if I have posted in wrong forum. Please point me to the correct forum for my enquiry below.As we are up...
How can I control the scrollbar in Media Center?
Hi there Is there any way to control directly the scrollbar when playing a video in Vista Media Center?I mean, I don...
MailTo protocol missing in control panel default
I have tried to correct the windows mail challenge I am having on Vista. I found an old post and it suggested going in...
Why can't I get the Control Panel to keep it's size?
I am using Vista Ultimate with SP1 and ever since I installed it I have had to stretch the control Panel so that I have...
Registry keys that I can't delete can't take control of etc.
I'm trying to install Acrobat professional so I can create PDF files but I keep hitting some registry key that stops th...
windows mail setting in control panel missing
hi,beneath control panel - where can i find the email settings in windows vista? in windows xp it was just mail and eas...
Windows Vista isues when using DWA (iNotes) HTML control
I have seem quite a few posts on here about problems when using Domino Web Access (iNotes) and Vista. The main issue rel...
Bluetooth Device Control Panel Share Tab
Hello. I occasionally connect my PDA via Bluetooth through the internet connection of my old laptop for internet access....
Driver responsible for CPU fan control?
Hello,since a few weeks I have the following problem with my Notebook. (Toshiba Satego X200)If I start it the first time...
PLZ HELP Brightness control stops working after resuming fro
I am using HP laptop dv6703. When windows vista(home premium) resumes after sleep, Its brightness control stops working....
*Spent Entire Sunday* on this, (User Account Control)-please
Hi everyone, I will try to be as brief as possible with this but I want to make sure I explain all the details as I am s...
My Volume control gone from tray
After a series of automatic updates, Windows Vista Home Premium, my volume control is missing from the tray. Where do...
ultimate: USB device (remote control) not recognized..
hi,I have this remote control running on Ultimate: http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Vista-Remote-control-Receiver/dp/B000ST...
Enabling user account control password protected
Hello,Acquired a computer with 3 user accounts, Administrator, Guest, and X. Administrator and Guest have no log in pass...
How to get back control panel/sound ?
for some reason the sound button wasn't in the right corner so I opened control panel/sound and sound and tried to turn ...
set associations control panel
i am unable to open links in my emails, the error i get is: this file does not havea program associated with it for perf...
Control Panel not remembering settings
I set the view in control Panel to Small icons, and size the window to display 3 columns of icons. When I close & r...
Control Panel items won't open due to restriction on compute
I tried to get NERO to open and received a message to allow something in the control panel, and I followed the directio...
Cant open Control Panel run windows update defender update
Please can anyone help, I am running vista Home Premium 64bit and I cant open control panel, cant run windows update or ...
Again: MS Mouse Pointer Speed Control - but WIN XP Prof.
Hello all,original thread: http://groups.google.de/group/microsoft.public.windows.vista.general/browse_thread/thread/72a...
creating Shortcuts to control panel objects
As I frequently turn my screen saver off and on, I would like to create a shortcut directly to the Screen Saver Applet ...
Removing Bluetooth Devices Icon from Control Panel - Windows
::Hello All.::::I am trying to remove the Bluetooth Devices icon that is present in the control Panel in Windows Vista B...
Control Panel, Windows Explorer and others not open when dou
Hi. I have this problem which seems rather usual as seen in Google but I couldn't find a solution apart from reinstalle...
Back Up using Vista Control Panel
I backup up data to a remote Western Digital drive using the Vista Backup Everything seems fine. I selected to backup a...
service cannot accept control messages at this time
I am having a problem which has just started up until this morning. my laptop with vista, that came with my lenovo, work...
my vista will be attacked or not by remote control?
In vista if I remote control to another computer which has some virus and spyware, will my vista computer be attacked...
Control Panel: Explorer is shutting down
Hi all I have a problem when I am trying to access my control Panel or my user account. Explorer stops and then restart....
Control panel shows 3 printers when I have only 1
I recently installed a printer, a Dell v305w & it I did a little print job & also scanned a document which I em...
cannot change Program Files to full control
I'm trying to load MS Info Exporter to print my WMP 11 library on my stand-alone home computer Vista Home Pro will not...
Cant open the control panel
I cant open the control panel on my system either fron the desktop shortcut or the start menu. I did think it may be a d...
Does WSR have a speed versus accuracy control like Dragon do
I can't seem to find the speed vs accuracy control on Vista Speech. (WSR)Does such a control exist?If so, is the accurac...
"User account control - Windows needs your permission to con
Is it possible - if so, how - to disable the boxes asking to verify running a program or do administrative tasks and let...
Parental Control = IE7 very Slow
I have turned on Parental control into 2 kids accounts, and disabled almost all programs except a bunch of programs lik...
parental control block
What happened to my regular msn email application? As of right now, it tells me that there has been a parental control ...
How to disable parental control software
I dont know if here is the right place to turn to help.My mom installed a ' parental control software ' (http://www.spy-...
some control panel items wont open
i cant open some items within control panel - power options, windows updates, network sharing - if i try and open them f...
MMC Services startup control
I recently found that my Restore Point would not work. After plenty of hunting about I discovered that for it to run the...
Some Control Panel items have gone missing
Vista Ultimate 32-bit on Dell Precision laptop.Today when I opened control Panel I see that there are 6 fewer items than...
How do I control what is loaded on startup in Vista?
New to Vista. I understand there's some way (built into Vista) to determine or discontinue certain startup applications...
Remote Control
I am going to buy a new computer running Vista 64 bit Home Premium. I will keep my current computer running Vista Home ...
How do you save control panel settings?
Every time I open control panel I have to click on classic view to get the view I want. I do that and resize the window ...
Cant open Control panel
I cant open the control panel on my system either fron the desktop shortcut or the start menu.I decided to do a system r...
Changing views in Control Panel.
Somehow my view in control Panel is listed.I do not see a setting to change back to icons. I looked at past posts,unfor...
help me pls to remove parental control
hi all pro my damn sister have block all install thing and game using parental control.... how can disable it or remove ...
Control c stopped working
Hi, I am suddenly having a problem using shortcut keys control c and p in all applications (Word, outlook, itunes ...)....
control userpasswords2
Sent to win7 group but no reply so will try this group: When I type control userpasswords2 into the start ball I get zil...
Take control of security
I want to install spam and virus filters in the internet based systems in my office. My work involves a lot of downloadi...
control panel
control panel & security center & shairing center not working after i inffeted with trajon virus i already remo...
User Account Control dilemma
I had UAC turned off for a while but recently turned it back on. Now, when I open Windows Mail, I get the message that ...
Control Panel - Users; doesn't open
If I go to my control Panel to try to manage users and double click the users icon, it appears to do something, as evid...
Remote Control Software?
I'm looking around for the easiest to install remote control software. I'm used to LogMeIn, but now I'm looking for some...
Disable User Account Control just for admin profile? Vista H
Hello all:In Vista Home Premium, I want to disable User Account control just for the admininstrator profile. I want User...
What is the control panel applet (___.cpl) for "Windows Upda
Hello,Version: Windows Vista EnterpriseWhat is the control panel applet (___.cpl) for "Windows Update" in Vist...
Removal of an icon from the control panel under Vista
Does anyone know how to remove an icon from the control panel. I have an icon for HP Scanjet Scanner on the panel but t...
User Account Control and Acronis
I am evaluating a fully featured trial version of Acronis True Image Home 2009. I was able to backup both hard disks of...
No programs or control panel items will open when clicked
I have a whopper of a problem.I tried to get NERO to open and received a message to allow something in the control pane...
No Bluetooth in Control Panel
I'm using a LAPTOP which has the bluetooth on/off button right next to the wireless button (both built in)I CANNOT find...
Bluetooth Remote Control for Windows Mobile
Dear,Who can answer me how to do the set up for Bluetooth Remote control for Windows Mobile? I did tried before, but ca...
User Accounts at Logon vs User Accounts in Parental Control
I started transferring profiles from my old to new PC. Stopped due to insufficient space on new drive.Profiles were tr...
Problems with control panel
I'm having serious issues with the control panel and everything related to it in Vista 64.I can't access the control pan...
Internet Options in Control Panel
I have a laptop that automatically keeps on trying to access the internet via the dial up connection. I would perfer ...
Strange icon behaviour in Vista control panel
Hello everybodyI'm new here, and I would be very happy if someone could help me resolve this strange issue.Vista Home P...
Windows Vista User Control
After running Spybot S&D and trying to delete the trojans, spyware, my system was telling me that I needed to be an...
User Account Control Password
Does anyone know where I can change the password from "password" (default) to one of my own choosing? I used ...