Folder/Firewall Properties

Folder properties. What could be said about such simple but yet needed sense of design. Fuling around the the setting to these folders was simple although getting used to the new folders takes some getting used to.

The windows firewall protects you from outsiders accessing your computer, it doesnt not however protect from worms or spyware.

Windows Defender protects from spyware, pop-ups and much more.

Symantec AntiVirus

Search results pertaining to windows firewall

windows firewall vista

windows firewall registry

windows firewall 2003

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/about/overview.mspx

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/internet/sp2_wfintro.mspx

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Firewall

Although Ive only used the registry for verifying programs were installed or that they uninstalled properlly, in reading about it I found that its a pretty interesting device.

"The Registry contains information that Windows continually references during operation, such as profiles for each user, the applications installed on the computer and the types of documents that each can create, property sheet settings for folders and application icons, what hardware exists on the system, and the ports that are being used."As stated at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256986

"Since Windows 95, administrators can use a special file to be merged into the registry, a policy file. The policy file allows administrators to prevent non-administrator users from changing registry settings like, for instance, the security level of IE and the desktop background wallpaper. The policy file is primarily used in a business with a large number of computers where the business needs to be protected from the users and the users need to be protected from themselves."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Registry#Windows_95.2C_98.2C_and_Me

For More Information about the Registry look here..

http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/vista/vista_registry.htm

Customizing the desktop, either changing colors the font size I found that there were more options to play around with. Although I didn’t keep a lot of the changes I made, I found It interesting to be able to change and play with more setting shown. I didn't however change my colors, although they may change several times that’s just the fun part.

My favorite screensaver has to be a fire place. At work I usually use the fire transition from windows media player although viewing this site that transition doesnt come close. While viewing the screen saver listed I found a link at the bottom for just that. http://dnl.crawlertools.com/install/sap_landing_3dfire.aspx?tbid=60293&banner_id=GGL_CT_ppc07_60293_05_01_526_*GeoUSCA*_-Content-__fireplace%20screen%20saver&gclid=CPLI1ObzoY8CFRssawod62S28Q

The Control Panel

I have found that the control panel can come in handy from just playing around with sound, mouse types to even the appearance of the screen. The new setup takes some getting used to although exploring the new features has been enlightening. The programs option your able to install, uninstall and adding items to the sidebar to name a few (I’m still getting used to seeing a clock on the side of my screen). The Clock, Language, and Region option allows you to change the time and date, time zones and again the wonderful side bar features. It also allows you to install and uninstall display languages, change country or region settings, number format and even keyboards or other input methods. This is only stating a few of the many options the control panel contains. While also knowing from personnel experience I’ve also used these sites as references and they are microsoft.com and comptechdoc.org.

Starting up with MSCONFIG!

I learned that there are many options and setting that I need to learn more about before I start clicking away. I clicked on one of the items and while restarting to view my changes and how my computer reacted, my computer gladly told me many times with little messages and even bringing the msconfig screen to my attention, that something was wrong and that I need to undo the changes that I made. I’m glad one of us knows what’s going on.
I noticed there was an option for booting in the different types of safe mode. The services tab had a lot of information and although I thought about experimenting with this tab I thought it would be best to stick with the startup tab and view changes that I make from there.

Safe Mode all the Way

Booting the computer with the different safe modes gives the user different options depending what is needed or recommend. For intense, if other sources are needed the safe mode with networking would be more useful because it gives you the option of the internet or drivers.
As I understood it from reading is that the difference between safe mode and safe mode with command prompt was that there is a command prompt to give the user access to command lines instead of the use of a graphical user interface although it doesnt give any additonal support. While Last known good configuration really speaks for itself as I see it and that’s using the same information that was saved the last time the computer was shut off.

Informational Sources were not only the wonderful Master Visually text but also microsoft.com and computerhope.com

Installing Windows Vista

Installing Windows Vista Ultimate took some time although I’m finding that it has many interesting and positive points. After running the Upgrade Advisor I was cleared for installation and began the process. I’ve had to re-install a few programs but other than that it’s coming along smoothly. I've moved all my own documents and photo's over and things are starting to look pretty good. There's always something that needs worked, that’s what makes things interesting and It will be nice learning while I try to put things together. While pasting the screen shot into the paint program I was able to shut the program down completly it seems. Now when I go to open it my computer freezes up or it opens and I can paste but can’t save or close. I’m working on getting the screen shots available for your viewing pleasure; I just need some time to troubleshoot.
If you have any ideas let me know...