Vista Erroneously Finds Phantom Files
Q: I have recently discovered that Windows Vista's search is finding files that are deleted. Of course it fails to open them when I click them, but it also fails to register that they're deleted. How do I get rid of these phantom files?
I tracked them down to a hidden folder deep in the user profile folders, but no files are there. This is starting to be a hassle. Is there a way to eliminate these false positives, or a program for permanently deleting all traces so this won't continue to happen?—Frank
A: A permanent deletion program won't help because the files are already deleted. What you're seeing is the Indexing Service getting behind in its work. It has indexed the files and hasn't yet noticed that they are gone. If you wait a while it will catch up. You could open the Advanced Search pane and check the box Include non-indexed, hidden, and system files (might be slow), but as the label says, that might be slow. Instead, just rebuild the index, like so:
1. Launch Indexing Options from Control Panel
2. Click the Advanced button
3. Click the Rebuild button
It may take a while to rebuild the index, so consider doing this just before you step away from the computer for a while.
System Information for Windows Vista
Whenever I buy a new computer, I make sure I check all the hardware devices as well as verify on the CMOS and operating system. In Windows Vista, you have what we call the “System Information” which tells you information on the memory chip that is installed in your computer.
Below are the information you would get from this module:
1. Location
2. Maximum Capacity
3. Memory slots
4. Error Correction
5. Use
6. Device locator
7. Manufacturer
8. Serial number
9. Capacity
10. Memory Type
11. Speed
12. Data Width
13. Form Factor
14. Total Width
The above are some of the information that should be more than enough when checking the hardware memory in your box. Make sure you visit these items before finally purchasing your computer.
Unlock Windows using your face
All of the Windows Vista laptops in the office are using the fingerprint technology to unlock the computer.
Well, fingerprint reader for your computer’s password is a thing of the past, now you can use your own face to detect and unlock your password.
The software called LemonScreen does just that. Using the built-in camera, it detects whether you are leaving the computer and it automatically locks down the system. When you step in, the camera detects you face and unlocks your system.
Ok, I haven’t tried this one yet; in case you did, make sure you don’t step away from the computer and shave your beard. It might just not detect your face. Or, make sure you don’t go away for a long holiday, those extra 5 to 10 pounds might just give you problems when using your computer.
Go ahead and visit the LemonScreen site.
The Windows Vista Flip 3D Activator
The Windows Vista Flip 3D Activator is a tiny utility for Windows Vista and Windows 7 that greatly enhances the Flip 3D feature by allowing you to control it with your mouse. It allows you to choose one or more corners ("Hotspots") of your desktop, any mouse button, or both, to activate Windows Flip 3D. Once activated, you can use the mouse to select a window.
More details:
1. You can designate one or more corners of your screen as hotspots.
2. You can choose any mouse button you'd like to activate Flip 3D.
3. You can hide the notification icon and forget that it's running.
4. You can set it to automatically start when Windows starts.
5. It's tiny! It only uses about 800k of RAM when running.
System Requirements:
Windows Vista or Windows 7 with Windows Aero Enabled.
(Does not include Home Basic or Starter editions)
Installation:
1. Unzip the contents of the Zip file to any folder.
2. Run Flip3D_Setup.exe
A Shortcut for Enabling the Aero
As I have written yesterday, there are times where you want to turn on/off your Windows Vista Aero features. Often, users want their aero feature in Windows Vista turned off because of performance issues. But when showing off during a presentation to a user group, you would want to show off the Windows Vista Aero glass. As mentioned, I myself have done it once or twice when I first got my laptop in 2007 excited to show off Windows Vista Aero.
To be able to quickly enable the feature via shortcuts, follow the steps below:
1. Right-click on a location where the pop-up menu appears
2. Click on create shortcut
3. Type “rundll32.exe dwmApi #102”
4. That’s it
That should instantly enable your Windows Vista Aero feature
To be able to disable, follow the steps below:
1. Right-click on a location where the pop-up menu appears
2. Click on create shortcut
3. Type “rundll32.exe dwmApi #104”
4. That’s it
That should instantly disable your Windows Vista Aero feature
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