Operating Systems - Useful Info Thread

[caveman-jim]

This is the Operating Systems Useful Info thread. It is meant to contain links to Rage3D threads containing information people will find useful, or ask repeatedly.

To have a thread or content added here, post in this thread a link to the Rage3D thread that has the info. If you want to make a new addition to non-Rage3D content, make a new Rage3D thread in the appropriate forum with a link and description of the information, and post that thread here. This is to allow Rage3D discussion of the content.

Windows 7

How to move from Windows 7 RC to RTM without a fresh install - in place upgrade (same edition, same architecture)
Microsoft downloads - ISO & USB mount tool for install
Classic Shell - Get yer familiar Windows XP feel and dialogues back in Winders 7!
'God Mode' Shortcuts a.k.a. 39 useful hidden shortcuts
Working Drivers
Antivirus for Windows 7
Windows 7 Release Candidate Discussion Thread
Dual/Multi-Booting Windows 7 with another Microsoft OS
Windows 7 hangs after unlock

Security

Five Command Line Utilities to Detect Windows Hacks

General

Which Version of Microsoft Windows Vista does what?
Microsoft Windows Vista Tips & Tricks - Official PDF
Microsoft's Guide to Speeding up Windows Vista-based PC's
Vista Tweak Guide [long]
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and 7 - BlackViper's Services Guides
How To Slipstream Vista SP1 (Reverse Integration, or Custom Building using Windows Automated Installation Kit)
Install Vista from USB flash drive | Install Windows XP from USB flash drive | Install Vista or XP from a USB flash drive
How To Slipstream Service Packs, Hotfixes, Drivers in a Customized Windows XP install
32bit Windows XP/Server 2003 - Increase the Interactive Desktop Heap Size for Performance Improvement
Hide User Accounts on the Vista Welcome Screen - XP Welcome Screen
Vista Folder View settings don't save

64-Bit

List of Free Software for Vista x64
Vista x64/Server 2008 x64 Drivers

• ReadyDriver Plus a boot load utility to select Disable Driver Signing
• Test Signing to use applications or hardware without signed drivers

Considerations for OS choice with 4Gb RAM

Memory

Why Can't I see all 4Gb of RAM in 32bit Windows?
Licensed Memory limits in Windows - Why you really only have 3.25Gb available in 32-bit Windows
Thinking of using 4gig of memory with mega memory video cards in a 32bit OS?
How much memory do Windows desktop OS support?
Hard Faults reported in Performance Monitor

Data Recovery

Applications - Free: PC Inspector File Recovery
Applications - Paid: GetDataBack
Partition Recovery

Data Security

Securely Erase your HD / Prep your Hard Drive for resale
Whole Disk/File Encryption - PGP | TrueCrypt | Vista Business/Ultimate\Enterprise Bitlocker | DriveCrypt

Troubleshooting

Microsoft 'Fix-It' Solution Center - Tools to Automatically Solve Issues
Windows Performance Toolkit - Troubleshooting long boot times, fixing performance issues.
AVG Recovery CD/USB - Anti-Virus & More tools for Windows
How To Install/Remove Programs/Drivers in Windows Safe Mode
Microsoft Vista Recovery Disc - Access the Vista Recovery Center
Windows Clean Boot Procedure for Game/Application Troubleshooting
Swap Motherboards without Reinstalling Windows
Downloadable Boot CD's for data/OS recovery & repair
Shutdown Problems - Two guides for diagnosing and resolving incomplete or long shutdowns for Windows.
Vista Printer Sharing - Ristogods Solution (64bit host, with 32bit client)
Network Map in Windows Vista does not display computers that are running Windows XP
What to do if XP SP3 borks your XP MCE install
File & Print Sharing in Windows Vista
How to connect Vista with Windows Home Server (or, how to install LLTD on Server 2003)
How to Remove Drivers That Are Tied To Devices No Longer Present - Managing the Microsoft AHCI Driver With AMD Chipsets

File Systems & Partitioning

Error Message - "File is too large for the destination file system' - Converting FAT32 to NTFS
How Do I resize a partition in Vista?
Vista Readyboost - Which format for USB Drive? How much space to use?
How Do I Add my New HD so I can use it?
Reclaiming Disk Space after Service Pack install (Vista)
How to save untold space on your SSD by lying to Windows

[HiThere]

Dunno if I'm doing it right, but I created this thread:

How to save untold space on your SSD by lying to Windows

...and I think it should go under "File Systems and Partitioning", if there's no objection.

[Android1]

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