How to Increase the Browsing and Downloading Speed in Windows Vista?

With Windows Vista you have noticed the slow internet speed. The web browsing and downloading speed is very slow as compare to previous versions of windows. You can open the same sites in windows XP and server 2003 with the normal speed. 

Follow the given steps to increase the Vista browsing speed: 

First go to Advance tab in Internet Explorer and turn off the TLS (Transport Layer Security) encryption option.

Here to fix problem with some secure pages turn on the SSL 2.0 (Secure Sockets Layer) feature and click Ok button to close it. 

Windows Vista Frequently Asked Questions and Solutions

1.    How do I open System Restore? 2.    How do I open System Protection? 3.    What is System Restore? 4.    How does System Restore work? 5.    Can I undo the changes System Restore makes? 6.    Can System Restore setting be changed via the registry as they were in Windows XP? 7.    What files are changed during a system restore? 8.    How do I choose a restore point? 9.    How often are restore points created? 10.  How long are restore points saved? 11.  How do I create a restore point manually? 12.  How much hard disk space does System Restore require? 13.  How do I turn System Restore on or off? 14.  I have an earlier version of Windows on my computer, but when I switch between versions, my restore points disappear. Why? 15.  What if System Restore doesn't fix the problem? 16.  Are System monitored files safe if located in User Documents Folders?

How do I open System Restore? Press WinKey + R to open the Run dialog box and type or paste rstrui.exe then press enter. How do I open System Protection? Right click on Computer and select Properties then System Protection on the left. What is System Restore? System Restore helps you restore your computer's system files to an earlier point in time.  It's a way to undo system changes to your computer without affecting your personal files, such as e-mail, documents, or photos. Sometimes, the installation of a program or a driver can cause an unexpected change to your computer or cause Windows to behave unpredictably. Usually, uninstalling the program or driver corrects the problem. If uninstalling does not fix the problem, you can try restoring your computer's system to an earlier date when everything worked correctly. System Restore uses a feature called System Protection to regularly create and save restore points on your computer. These restore points contain information about registry settings and other system information that Windows uses. You can also create restore points manually. System Restore is not intended for backing up personal files, so it cannot help you recover a personal file that has been deleted or damaged. You should regularly back up your personal files and important data using a backup program. How does System Restore work? System Restore uses restore points to return your system files and settings to an earlier point in time, without affecting personal files. For more information, see What is System Restore? Can I undo the changes System Restore makes? Yes. Every time you use System Restore, a restore point is created before proceeding, so you can undo the changes if they don't fix your problem. If you use System Restore when the computer is in safe mode, you cannot undo the restore operation. However, you can run System Restore again and choose a different restore point if one exists. To undo the changes System Restore makes 1.    Click to open System Restore.? If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. 2.    Click Undo System Restore, and then click Next. 3.    Review your choices, and then click Finish. Can System Restore setting be changed via the registry as they were in Windows XP? Added 7/22/07 System Restore in Vista ignores registry keys at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\SystemRestore Changes to these keys in Vista will have no effect on how System Restore functions. These keys are there for backwards compatibility with some XP scripts. What files are changed during a system restore? System Restore affects Windows system files, programs, and registry settings. It also can make changes to scripts, batch files, and other types of executable files on your computer. It does not affect personal files, such as e-mail, documents, or photos, so it cannot help you restore a deleted file. If you have backups of your files, you can restore the files from a backup. How do I choose a restore point?  System Restore automatically recommends the most recent restore point created before a significant change, such as installing a program. You can also choose from a list of restore points. Try using restore points created just before the date and time you started noticing problems. How often are restore points created? Restore points are created automatically every day, and just before significant system events, such as the installation of a program or device driver. You can also create a restore point manually. How long are restore points saved? Restore points are saved until the hard disk space System Restore reserves is filled up. As new restore points are created, old ones are deleted. If you turn off System Protection (the feature that creates restore points) on a disk, all restore points are deleted from that disk. When you turn System Protection back on, new restore points are created. How do I create a restore point manually? 1.    Click to open System. 2.    In the left pane, click System Protection If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. 3.    Click the System Protection tab, and then click Create. In the System Protection dialog box, type a description, and then click Create. How much hard disk space does System Restore require? To store restore points, you need at least 300 megabytes (MB) of free space on each hard disk that has System Protection turned on. System Restore might use up to 15 percent of the space on each disk. As the amount of space fills up with restore points, System Restore will delete older restore points to make room for new ones. System Restore will not run on hard disks smaller than 1 gigabyte (GB). How do I turn System Restore on or off: System Protection, the feature that creates restore points, is on by default. We recommend that you keep System Protection turned on for all hard disks that contain important files so that you can use System Restore if you need to. To turn System Restore on or off 1.    Click to open System. 2.    In the left pane, click System Protection. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. 3.    To turn on System Protection for a hard disk, select the check box next to the disk, and then click OK. – or – To turn off System Protection for a hard disk, clear the check box next to the disk, and then click OK. I have an earlier version of Windows on my computer, but when I switch between versions, my restore points disappear. Why? In this version of Windows, restore points are created differently and are not recognized by earlier versions of Windows. If you have a dual-boot configuration and you start an earlier version of Windows, the earlier version will delete any restore points created by this version of Windows. If you start this version of Windows, restore points will resume being created automatically. What if System Restore doesn't fix the problem? If System Restore doesn't fix the problem, you can undo the restore operation or try choosing a different restore point. If System Restore does not display any restore points to choose from, make sure you have System Protection turned on and that you have at least 300 MB of free space left on your hard disk. For more information about fixing problems, see What to do if Windows won't start correctly. Are System monitored files safe if located in User Documents Folders? Unlike the My Documents folder in Windows XP, System Restore in Vista does not exclude executable files in user Documents folders. One reason is because programs and drivers (or spyware) can be installed anywhere, not just under the C:\Program Files folder(s). Therefore, a specific set of files are restored on all volumes where system protection is enabled. On Windows Vista, this set of files is defined by monitored extensions outside of the Windows folder, and everything under the Windows folder.

Commands in Windows Vista

Windows Vista Command Line List and Reference

The list of commands available in the command line shell for Windows Vista is similar to that for Windows XP but with some additions. The commands and a brief explanation of their functions are given. Some tips for their use are given on another page.
Commands in Windows Vista

Originally, Microsoft intended to incorporate a new command shell in Vista but then decided to make the new shell a stand-alone application. The new application is called Powershell and is described on another page. Thus, the old command interpreter cmd.exe has been continued although in a slightly newer version. (The Vista version is 6.0 whereas the XP version is 5.1.) Several commands are now in the standard list that were formerly available only in Support Tools or the Server 2003 Tools. For example, Robocopy from Server 2003 is now included. There are also some new commands and they are indicated with an asterisk in the list below. Note that some commands may require administrator privileges. Running a command prompt as administrator is described on this page. Some commands involving specialized system or network administration have been omitted.

ASSOC Displays or modifies file extension associations.
ATTRIB Displays or changes file attributes.
BREAK Sets or clears extended CTRL+C checking.
*BCDEDIT Sets properties in boot database to control boot loading.
CACLS Displays or modifies access control lists (ACLs) of files.
CALL Calls one batch program from another.
CD Displays the name of or changes the current directory.
CHCP Displays or sets the active code page number.
CHDIR Displays the name of or changes the current directory.
CHKDSK Checks a disk and displays a status report.
CHKNTFS Displays or modifies the checking of disk at boot time.
*CHOICE Batch file command that allows users to select from a set of options.
CIPHER Displays or alters the encryption of directories [files] on NTFS partitions.
*CLIP Redirects output of another command to the Windows clipboard.
CLS Clears the screen.
CMD Starts a new instance of the Windows command interpreter.
*CMDKEY Creates, lists and deletes stored user names and passwords or credentials.
COLOR Sets the default console foreground and background colors.
COMP Compares the contents of two files or sets of files.
COMPACT Displays or alters the compression of files on NTFS partitions.
CONVERT Converts FAT volumes to NTFS. You cannot convert the current drive.
COPY Copies one or more files to another location.
DATE Displays or sets the date.
DEFRAG Disk defragmenter accessory.
DEL Deletes one or more files.
DIR Displays a list of files and subdirectories in a directory.
DISKCOMP Compares the contents of two floppy disks.
DISKCOPY Copies the contents of one floppy disk to another.
DISKPART Displays or configures Disk Partition properties.
DOSKEY Edits command lines, recalls Windows commands, and creates macros.
DRIVERQUERY Displays current device driver status and properties.
ECHO Displays messages, or turns command echoing on or off.
ENDLOCAL Ends localization of environment changes in a batch file.
ERASE Deletes one or more files.
EXIT Quits and closes the command shell.
EXPAND Expands one or more compressed files.
FC Compares two files or sets of files, and displays the differences between them.
FIND Searches for a text string in a file or files.
FINDSTR Searches for strings in files.
FOR Runs a specified command for each item in a set.
*FORFILES Selects files in a folder for batch processing.
FORMAT Formats a disk for use with Windows.
FSUTIL Displays or configures the file system properties.
FTYPE Displays or modifies file types used in file extension associations.
GOTO Directs the Windows command interpreter to a labeled line in a batch program.
GPRESULT Displays Group Policy information for machine or user.
GRAFTABL Enables Windows to display an extended character set in graphics mode.
HELP Provides Help information for Windows commands.
*ICACLS Display, modify, backup, or restore ACLs for files and directories (more here).
IF Performs conditional processing in batch programs.
LABEL Creates, changes, or deletes the volume label of a disk.
MD Creates a directory.
MKDIR Creates a directory.
*MKLINK Creates Symbolic Links and Hard Links
MODE Configures a system device.
MORE Displays output one screen at a time.
MOVE Moves one or more files from one directory to another directory.
OPENFILES Queries, displays, or disconnects open files or files opened by network users.
PATH Displays or sets a search path for executable files.
PAUSE Suspends processing of a batch file and displays a message.
POPD Restores the previous value of the current directory saved by PUSHD.
PRINT Prints a text file.
PROMPT Changes the Windows command prompt.
PUSHD Saves the current directory then changes it.
RD Removes a directory.
RECOVER Recovers readable information from a bad or defective disk.
REM Designates comments (remarks) in batch files
REN Renames a file or files.
RENAME Renames a file or files.
REPLACE Replaces files.
RMDIR Removes a directory.
ROBOCOPY Advanced utility to copy files and directory trees
SET Displays, sets, or removes environment variables for current session.
SETLOCAL Begins localization of environment changes in a batch file.
SETX Sets environment variables.
SC Displays or configures services (background processes).
SCHTASKS Schedules commands and programs to run on a computer.
SHIFT Shifts the position of replaceable parameters in batch files.
SHUTDOWN Allows proper local or remote shutdown of machine.
SORT Sorts input.
START Starts a separate window to run a specified program or command.
SUBST Associates a path with a drive letter.
SYSTEMINFO Displays machine specific properties and configuration.
*TAKEOWN Allows an administrator to take ownership of a file (more here).
TASKLIST Displays all currently running tasks including services.
TASKKILL Kill or stop a running process or application.
TIME Displays or sets the system time.
*TIMEOUT Pauses the command processor for the specified number of seconds.More here.
TITLE Sets the window title for a CMD.EXE session.
TREE Graphically displays the directory structure of a drive or path.
TYPE Displays the contents of a text file.
VER Displays the Windows version.
VERIFY Tells Windows whether to verify that your files are written correctly to a disk.
VOL Displays a disk volume label and serial number.
*VSSADMIN Volume Shadow Copy Service administration tool
*WHERE Displays the location of files that match a search pattern.
XCOPY Copies files and directory trees.
WMIC Displays WMI information inside interactive command shell

Full Screen Command Prompt in Vista

Full Screen Command Prompt in Vista

Q: Is there any way I can get DOS applications to run with full screen under Windows Vista? I am a retired consultant from way back. I wrote many applications under DOS since that was the only operating system available. Although I am retired, to this day, I still maintain these systems with the people I developed them for. I have been able to get my DOS applications to run fine (with full screen) through Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows XP. I now have a new laptop I purchased with Windows Vista. I have not been able to get my DOS applications to run with full screen on my systems. I have tried whatever was suggested, such as installing DOSBOX and Virtual PC, without any success. I hope you can help me as Microsoft doesn't deem this an important enough problem. - Anthony Lombardo.

A: Here's one technique for opening Command Prompt in full-screen mode. It's rather odd but I've verified that it works.

Click Start and type CMD, but don't hit enter or click on cmd.exe.
Right-click cmd.exe above and choose Run as administrator.
Respond to the UAC prompt.
In the command prompt enter WMIC--you'll get a different prompt for Windows Management Instrumentation Control (but you're not going to actually DO anything with WMI).
Click the normal maximize button at top right. The Command Prompt window will fill the screen.
Enter EXIT to exit WMIC.
Right-click the Command Prompt's title bar, choose Properties, click OK.
Enter EXIT to exit the Command Prompt.
From now on Command Prompt will open at a size that fills the screen. It accomplishes this by as many rows and columns of characters as necessary to fill the screen. If that's not the kind of full-screen you wanted, you can put Command Prompt back to normal thus:

Right-click its and choose Properties.
Click the Layout tab
Set Screen Buffer Size's Width to 80
Set Window Size Width to 80
Set Window Size Height to 25
Click OK
I'm guessing that what you really want is to have the command prompt literally fill the screen without changing its 80x25 layout. In XP you can toggle this mode by pressing Alt+Enter. Doing that in Vista just gets you a message "This system does not support full-screen mode". And it's true; the Windows Vista Display Driver Model (WDDM) precludes support of the necessary video mode.

There is a kind of solution, and it's even recommended by Microsoft. They suggest replacing the driver for your graphics card with the equivalent XP video driver. You'll lose the ability to run Vista's spiffy Aero interface if you do so, but you'll gain back the ability to run full-screen DOS programs.