Cool Vista Tweak

I dont recall where I found this reg hack, but I've got it on my SkyDrive. Basically, it allows you to right click and go to Advanced System Properties. Saves a bunch of time and clicks

http://cid-ab9de24be9af1b9f.skydriv...s/Tweaks/Vista Advanced System Properties.zip

Make a system restore point prior, just in case

Before and after screenshots.

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After:

 

Mucho cool tweak and works great!

 

I was just waking up and accidentally loaded this into XP and it works there too! It really only saves one click in total. It's not as if I go there 50 times a day.

 

Hey, a click is a click too many!

 

Hmmmm... I tried, and it brings up the same 'System Properties' dialog that the 'Properties' option on 'My Computer's context menu.

 

Alas, this is why I said, cool VISTA tweak....

 

Augie got my hopes up!

 

roflmao

 

OK, OK I'll never post again before the first cup of java! They are the equivalent menus, but no need for it in XP as 'properties' is the same as that little proggie gives. Now to restore XP.

 

Either I'm blocked, or the link is bad. Or 7-zip is giving me fits.

 

Actually, it opens the System Properties panel with the Computer Name tab selected, not the Advanced tab, right? I installed it and that's how it's working for me.

 

What wrong with Windows Key + Pause/break?

 

I got the general tab, but I was kinda thinking it would be the Advanced tab, when I first merged it.

I was going to say the same, Studiot! I love my windows key.

 

Feel free to try this in Vista and get back with me.

 

Its a good link. It doesnt directly link to the file, despite appearances.

 

Ya, Windows Live asks me for a password and that's about it.

 

It leads to the general tab on all the windows pcs I've ever tried it on, including Vista ones.

I'm not going to get embroiled in a silly argument about whcih is best. One of the strong points of Windows is that there are so many ways to do something. For instance you can shut down even if you have lost intelligible screen output from the keyboard.

Personally I find if I use to much mouse I get some form of RSI so I like to swop back and fore between keyboard and mouse to prevent this.

Oh and thanks for the idea I have noted it.

 

Well, as far as I am concerned, if you arent interested in this hack, then feel free to not use it. I didnt post it for you, I posted it for the people who dont feel like going through multiple steps to get to Advanced System Properties in Vista. Its just as easy to not comment on it, if its not for you. I am aware this tweak isnt for everyone.

Using Win+Pause/Break and then having to click on Advanced System Properties is no quicker than Going to Computer Properties with the mouse and then clicking Advanced System Properties. My tweak, is.

As for keyboard shortcuts...I can think of many that make my life easier. Win+Pause/break isnt one of them. While it was useful in XP, it still requires an extra step, with a mouse even in Vista. SO while you ask what is wrong with Win+ Pause/Break, well for one, it doesnt address what my tweak does.


Here is a list of keyboard shortcuts for Vista, by the way. Some are useful, some are not.




Ease of Access keyboard shortcuts
Right SHIFT for eight seconds - Turn Filter Keys on and off
Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN (or PRTSCRN) - Turn High Contrast on or off
Left ALT+left SHIFT+NUM LOCK - Turn Mouse Keys on or off
SHIFT five times - Turn Sticky Keys on or off
NUM LOCK for five seconds - Turn Toggle Keys on or off
Windows logo key +U - Open the Ease of Access Center

General keyboard shortcuts
F1 - Display Help
CTRL+C - Copy the selected item
CTRL+X - Cut the selected item
CTRL+V - Paste the selected item
CTRL+Z - Undo an action
CTRL+Y - Redo an action
DELETE - Delete the selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin
SHIFT+DELETE - Delete the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first
F2 - Rename the selected item
CTRL+RIGHT ARROW - Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word
CTRL+LEFT ARROW - Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word
CTRL+DOWN ARROW - Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph
CTRL+UP ARROW - Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph
CTRL+SHIFT with an arrow key - Select a block of text
SHIFT with any arrow key - Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document
CTRL with any arrow key+SPACEBAR - Select multiple individual items in a window or on the desktop
CTRL+A - Select all items in a document or window
F3 - Search for a file or folder
ALT+ENTER - Display properties for the selected item
ALT+F4 - Close the active item, or exit the active program
ALT+SPACEBAR - Open the shortcut menu for the active window
CTRL+F4 - Close the active document (in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously)
ALT+TAB - Switch between open items
CTRL+ALT+TAB - Use the arrow keys to switch between open items
CTRL+Mouse scroll wheel - Change the size of icons on the desktop
Windows logo key +TAB - Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
CTRL+Windows logo key +TAB - Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
ALT+ESC - Cycle through items in the order in which they were opened
F6 - Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop
F4 - Display the Address bar list in Windows Explorer
SHIFT+F10 - Display the shortcut menu for the selected item
CTRL+ESC - Open the Start menu
ALT+underlined letter - Display the corresponding menu
ALT+underlined letter - Perform the menu command (or other underlined command)
F10 - Activate the menu bar in the active program
RIGHT ARROW - Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu
LEFT ARROW - Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu
F5 - Refresh the active window
ALT+UP ARROW - View the folder one level up in Windows Explorer
ESC - Cancel the current task
CTRL+SHIFT+ESC - Open Task Manager
SHIFT when you insert a CD - Prevent the CD from automatically playing

Dialog box keyboard shortcuts
CTRL+TAB - Move forward through tabs
CTRL+SHIFT+TAB - Move back through tabs
TAB - Move forward through options
SHIFT+TAB - Move back through options
ALT+underlined letter - Perform the command (or select the option) that goes with that letter
ENTER - Replaces clicking the mouse for many selected commands
SPACEBAR - Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box
Arrow keys - Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons
F1 - Display Help
F4 - Display the items in the active list
BACKSPACE - Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or


Microsoft keyboard shortcuts
Windows logo key - Open or close the Start menu
Windows logo key +PAUSE - Display the System Properties dialog box
Windows logo key +D - Display the desktop
Windows logo key +M - Minimize all windows
Windows logo key +SHIFT+M - Restore minimized windows to the desktop
Windows logo key +E - Open Computer
Windows logo key +F - Search for a file or folder
CTRL+Windows logo key +F - Search for computers (if you are on a network)
Windows logo key +L - Lock your computer or switch users
Windows logo key +R - Open the Run dialog box
Windows logo key +T - Cycle through programs on the taskbar
Windows logo key +TAB - Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
CTRL+Windows logo key +TAB - Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Windows logo key +SPACEBAR - Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
Windows logo key +G - Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
Windows logo key +U - Open Ease of Access Center
Windows logo key +X - Open Windows Mobility Center
Windows logo key with any number key - Open the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that corresponds to the number. For example, Windows logo key +1 to launch the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu.

Windows Explorer keyboard shortcuts
CTRL+N - Open a new window
END - Display the bottom of the active window
HOME - Display the top of the active window
F11 - Maximize or minimize the active window
NUM LOCK+ASTERISK (*) on numeric keypad - Display all subfolders under the selected folder
NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN (+) on numeric keypad - Display the contents of the selected folder
NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN (-) on numeric keypad - Collapse the selected folder
LEFT ARROW - Collapse the current selection (if it is expanded), or select the parent folder
ALT+LEFT ARROW - View the previous folder
RIGHT ARROW - Display the current selection (if it is collapsed), or select the first subfolder
ALT+RIGHT ARROW - View the next folder
CTRL+Mouse scroll wheel - Change the size and appearance of file and folder icons
ALT+D - Select the Address bar

Windows Sidebar keyboard shortcuts
Windows logo key +SPACEBAR - Bring all gadgets to the front and select Sidebar
Windows logo key +G - Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
TAB - Cycle through Sidebar controls

Windows Photo Gallery keyboard shortcuts
CTRL+F - Open the Fix pane
CTRL+P - Print the selected picture
ENTER - View the selected picture at a larger size
CTRL+I - Open or close the Details pane
CTRL+PERIOD (.) - Rotate the picture clockwise
CTRL+COMMA (,) - Rotate the picture counter-clockwise
F2 - Rename the selected item
CTRL+E - Search for an item
ALT+LEFT ARROW - Go back
ALT+RIGHT ARROW - Go forward
PLUS SIGN (+) - Zoom in or resize the picture thumbnail
MINUS SIGN (-) - Zoom out or resize the picture thumbnail
CTRL+Mouse scroll wheel - Change the size of the picture thumbnail
CTRL+B - Best fit
LEFT ARROW - Select the previous item
DOWN ARROW - Select the next item or row
UP ARROW - Previous item (Easel) or previous row (Thumbnail)
PAGE UP - Previous screen
PAGE DOWN - Next screen
HOME - Select the first item
END - Select the last item
DELETE - Move the selected item to the Recycle Bin
SHIFT+DELETE - Permanently delete the selected item
LEFT ARROW - Collapse node
RIGHT ARROW - Expand node

Keyboard shortcuts for working with videos
J - Move back one frame
K - Pause the playback
L - Move forward one frame
I - Set the start trim point
O - Set the end trim point
M - Split a clip
HOME - Stop and rewind all the way back to the start trim point
ALT+RIGHT ARROW - Advance to the next frame
ALT+LEFT ARROW - Go back to the previous frame
CTRL+K - Stop and rewind playback
CTRL+P - Play from the current location
HOME - Move the start trim point
END - Move to the end trim point
PAGE UP - Seek to nearest split point before the current location
PAGE DOWN - Seek to nearest split point after the current location

Windows Help viewer keyboard shortcuts
ALT+C - Display the Table of Contents
ALT+N - Display the Connection Settings menu
F10 - Display the Options menu
ALT+LEFT ARROW - Move back to the previously viewed topic
ALT+RIGHT ARROW - Move forward to the next (previously viewed) topic
ALT+A - Display the customer support page
ALT+HOME - Display the Help and Support home page
HOME - Move the to beginning of a topic
END - Move to the end of a topic
CTRL+F - Search the current topic
CTRL+P - Print a topic
F3 - Move to the Search box

Win+ F keys: Launches Quick Launch items.

 

That's a jolly good list.