I’ve received quite a few requests from some unfortunate users that are stuck with a certain language version of Windows Vista because they bought their computer from a different country, or simply are not English-native and have a very difficult time using the computer. Well, I’ve finally found a solution for you guys!
MUI (Multilingual User Interface) is the name of the technology Microsoft uses to change the interface language of Windows Visat. If you’ve been wanting to change your Windows Vista into a different language, you need to install an “MUI Pack.”
If you have Windows Vista Ultimate, an MUI Pack can easily be downloaded from Windows Update and then installed immediately. If you don’t… then you need to
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1) Make sure you have SP1 installed:
Click here to read on how to check if you already have it installed
If you don’t have it installed then,
Click here to read about how to install it
2) Download an MUI Pack:
Click here to visit the site with all the MUI packs.
Make sure you download the correct language packs. There are specific language packs for those who have SP1, and for those who don’t.
3) Create a System Restore Point
Please refer to this post for info on how to work with System Restore points.
4) Download the Windows Vista MUI User Interface Hacker v3
Click here to Download the Software
So that’s what the program looks like. You should use Method 1 to install your language pack. The Wizard is very straight-forward, but should you run into any problems, just click on Help at the top, and it will walk you through the entire process.
Please only use this workaround if you are stuck with a version of Windows that you do not understand. If you need to switch display language MUIs for any other purposes, it is recommended that you purchase a copy of Windows Vista Ultimate =)
Using the task scheduler to wake up your computer
For various reasons, it could be quite practical to incorporate an automatic startup into your computer’s daily routine. My old Pentium IV takes about 2 minutes just to boot up and load everything altogether for the computer to become usable. (You should be using the hibernate feature anyway.) Especially since Vista is more demanding, it probably takes quite a while for those old computer to startup. It could be quite troublesome when you have to use your computer for an emergency, only to realize that it takes your computer too long to load… Even more, the setup process is simple and straightforward, involving only a few steps. Before we continue any further, this feature requires you to have a login password to your account. This is a security measure to prevent your computer from being exploited when it is turned off.
What is the Task Scheduler?
If you have worked with Windows at any level, you are most probably aware of the Task Scheduler function. Most often, Windows users fail to make use of this utility because it’s functionality is often underestimated. In the Vista and XP version, this preinstalled utility is able to regulate and initiate all tasks which run on your system. I In Vista, this program is even more advanced because it can respond to other detailed triggering actions which occur on your system. The Vista Task Scheduler can even respond to actions which occur on other computers among your network. If you have time, I recommend playing around with it.
Opening the Task Scheduler
Opening the Task Scheduler can be done in multiple ways, but the easiest way would probably be to type Task Scheduler into the start menu search bar and pressing enter.
Scheduling the Vista Start Up
To start off, you need to open the New Task window. Click on Actions at the top and then click on Create Task from the dropdown menu. Now that you have opened the window, type a name and description for your startup task. Then near the bottom, make sure Run whether user is logged on or not is selected.
In the Triggers tab, you must now choose the time at which the computer will startup. Click on the New… button, and be sure that On a schedule is selected in the dropdown. Choose the time at which you wish for startup to begin. Next, choose the frequency which will be used, whether it be daily, weekly monthly, or on one single occasion.
In the actions pane, you must choose an action which will occur at startup. This can be an opening of a file/program, or a simple welcome message display. If no particular program/file need be opened, choose the message option and specify the welcome message which should be utilized. (For GTD adapters, you can have it open your web browser so you can view your Google Calendar right away.) In the conditions tab, make sure that wake this computer to run this task is checked. If no additional settings are necessary, click OK and proceed to the main window. If you ever need to edit this task, you can view it the Active Tasks portion of the Task Scheduler.
I’ll be talking a bit more about different task scheduler tweaks you can use this month.
After the release of Firefox 2.0, the memory leak has become an even more notorious problem than before. On average, Firefox should take up no more than 80MB of RAM. Any more than that and you can consider yourself a victim of Firefox’s memory leak. I’m sure you’ve probably already seen a ton of guides on how to fix the memory leak problem in Firefox already. The reason why I’m writing another one on Vista Rewired is because none of those have worked very well for me. This one will be a little different because I’ve added a few of my ingredients in.
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For the many out there that are running Windows Vista with 512MB RAM and are left helpless without video card driver support, optimizing your computer’s appearance can mean the difference between a slow and a fast computer. I have just recently switched to Windows Classic and it cut down loading certain windows from 3-8 seconds to 1-3 (Yes my PC is really slow.)
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All the Beryl / Windows fans are probably giving cold-stares at all the lucky Linux users that can enjoy 3D Desktops. Well, those days are over thanks to the guys over at Chris’Soft. They’ve come out with a new tool called Yod’m 3D. Basically, it allows you to have four different desktops instead of just one. They are situated on a virtual cube which can be revolved to switch between the different desktops. It’s not as amazing as Berryl, but part of the effect is still there.
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Sure, you are not actually going to get Dreamscene for your PC but it doesn’t matter if you’re going to get the same effect right? This is exactly what VLC Player can do for you. You might or might not have heard of this program but it is a free video player that eliminates the need to download many different codecs as it already recognizes a large number of them. VLC has a built-in feature that allows you to play videos as your wallpaper.
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This article is also available in Spanish and Russian
The never-ending two-step defragmenting process of Vista can soon become a thing of the past. With certain tools, we were able to cut defragmentation time of 25 GBs of files with Vista Ultimate from 82 minutes to 6 minutes!!! That is defragmenting 10X faster than the built-in Vista defragmenter! The tutorial also works with Windows 2000 and XP.
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That’s right. We’re not talking about the task manager anymore. In Vista, there is a different way to find out what kinds of software run at start-up, and what kinds of software is running at the moment. Although this feature is similar to viewing the processes tab in Task Manager, please do not confuse the Software Explorer with it, because they are not the same. This is a good tool to know more about the software that is running on your PC. But the task manager is still the ultimate tool since it displays every single process running on your PC, whereas, but please remember the Software Explorer only displays processes recognized as pieces of software.
Below, you are only able to view the process name and a short description. Often times, the description and names are so vague, you are unable to tell what the program is.
Luckily, Vista has a feature that displays much more:
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$199.99 or $399.99
Find out what the difference is between an OEM Vista and a Full Retail Version of Vista, and how you can save up to $200 on your Windows Vista purchase．
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I’m sure by now, you’ve seen this window more than a few times. For some, maybe a few too many times.Every time a change is made to your computer that could potentially affect your PC’s system or settings such as (installing new programs, running scripts, running .exe files, etc); this window is determined to pop up each time and ask for your permission to allow the change to be made.
If you do not want to be harassed by Vista for at least 5 years, you can easily turn User Account Control (UAC) off.
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