Flush The Vista DNS Cache
November 30, 2007 | 1 Comment
How to Flush or Reset the Vista DNS Cache.
Having an Internet connection problems and nothing seems to fix it?
Perhaps you have a corrupted DNS cache!
Resetting or “Flushing” this cache is an easy fix that may resolve your problems.
This is how to clear the DNS cache in Vista:
Click the Start Orb
Now click All Programs
Then Accessories
Then Command Prompt
Right-click on it and ‘Run As Administrator’
Type the following and hit Enter:
ipconfig /flushdns
After a few moment you should be able to see a confirmation window:
Windows IP Configuration. Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.
That’s it!
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Marc Liron - Microsoft MVP
Windows Vista New keyboard Shortcuts
November 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment
SIX new keyboard shortcuts in Windows Vista:
Win+g - Cycles the Gadgets selections.
Win+Spacebar - Brings Gadgets to the front.
Win+x - Cycles though the Mobility Center.
Win+Tab - Activates Flip 3-D.
Win+u - Activates the Ease of Use Center.
Win+t - Cycles through Taskbar Programs.
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Disable Vista’s Built In Zip Function
November 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment
How to disable Windows Vista’s built in Zip function.
Click on the Start orb
Type into the Start Menu Search Box: RUN
Click RUN when it appears in the search results at the top of the Start Menu
In the RUN window that appears type:
regsvr32 /u %windir%\system32\zipfldr.dll
…you might want to do this if you have installed a 3rd party program like WinZip
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Marc Liron - Microsoft MVP
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