October 2006 - Posts

• Applications running when I log-on

  I've seen many applications run at the time of Windows log on. Some of the known ways I've seen applications do this are: Startupfolder: Apps do a simple file copy to the startup folder which is read by the system and executed. The advantage of using Read More... Posted Tuesday, October 31, 2006 10:58 AM by VishalSi | 0 Comments

• Vista packaging clips

  http://windowsvistablog.com/ Read More... Posted Tuesday, October 31, 2006 10:46 AM by VishalSi | 0 Comments

• The Vista upgrade advisor

  The Upgrade advisor is a great tool, which really helps in migrating to the newer operating system and gives you a good estimate of any issues you might face on Vista. It provides info on both software and device compatibility stuff. Just try it! Read More... Posted Monday, October 09, 2006 6:58 AM by VishalSi | 0 Comments

• Where are files virtualized in Vista?

  Under restricted user account on Vista , you may get write successful when writing to the program files folder. These files get virtualized to a different folder, so that old applications continue to run on Vista . When you actually go to “Program Files” Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 04, 2006 5:49 PM by VishalSi | 0 Comments