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If you’ve come searching for Vista tweaks, a solution to a Vista problem, or simply a how-to guide for something you want to do on Windows Vista, you’ve come to the right place.

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	How to enable handwriting recognition and other features for East Asian languages This tutorial goes into how to enable handwriting recognition as well as applets for symbols, radical, and stroke reference for those hard to memorize Chinese characters.
	Microsoft offers free email, chat, and phone support for SP1 upgraders If you're having trouble installing or upgrading to Windows Vista Service Pack 1, Microsoft is here to help - this time for free!
	How to type in other languages I've had a lot of people ask me this so I thought it would be helpful to VR readers as well. This tutorial goes over the simple steps involved in adding keyboard support for other languages.
	What to do if you cannot get Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Eager to get the Service Pack but just can't get it? There could be many problems involved. Firstly, make sure you've clicked on Check for Updates in the Windows Update window. If you have done that and still could not receive the Service Pack update, click here to read more
	Windows Vista SP1 officially released The Service Pack we have all been waiting for is finally here. Read on for a rundown of the major updates included as well as things you should know before and after installing SP1.
	Win linkbacks on a PR5 weblog and 500 visits!!! Win prizes for reviewing Vista Rewired!
	Free up hard drive space without deleting a single file (XP and Vista) I managed to save 8GBs of space on my hard drive. How much will you save on yours?
	How to re-enable the Snipping Tool Missing the Snipping Tool? Don't worry, it's still there.
	Restore deleted or old files This file restoration feature allows you to bring back deleted files and folders from the past. Ever heard of Apple's great time machine? Well Window's got it too!
	How to identify a buggy device driver on Windows Vista If your Windows Vista is constantly crashing or showing blue screens, a troubled driver can be the culprit. This guide goes into the already-known way of identifying these drivers, as well as a new feature in Windows Vista that can specifically pinpoint the troubling driver.

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	What to do if you cannot get Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Eager to get the Service Pack but just can't get it? There could be many problems involved. Firstly, make sure you've clicked on Check for Updates in the Windows Update window. If you have done that and still could not receive the Service Pack update, click here to read more
	Free up hard drive space without deleting a single file (XP and Vista) I managed to save 8GBs of space on my hard drive. How much will you save on yours?
	How to resize a partition in Windows Vista Learn how to create, delete, resize, and work with partitions.
	The fastest way to defragment your hard-drive Defragment your computer with this super-fast tool. Sure beats using the Windows Defragment tool.
	Restore deleted or old files This file restoration feature allows you to bring back deleted files and folders from the past. Ever heard of Apple's great time machine? Well Window's got it too!
	How to work with partitions in Windows Vista / XP when Disk Management doesn’t work If the Disk Management method didn't work, you can try a more advanced way of working with partitions in command prompt.
	Have a video wallpaper for any version of Windows With VLC Player, you can have a running video as your desktop wallpaper without Windows Vista Ulimate.
	Disable unnecessary services the quick and easy way Not sure which services to disable? This tutorial will guide you through how to disable services. It also tells you which services to disable, and what effect it will have on your computer.