Where did adminpak.msi go for Windows 7? If your running Windows 7 and need to manage Server 2003 and Server 2008 remotely, this lets you do it! There’s a x64 and x86 version, so download the right one! I am able to remotely manage my 2003 forest using these tools.
Disable or Hide Windows 7 FolderBand (AKA Organize Bar)
Modify your ShellStyle.dll file found under:
1 | C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\Aero\Shell\NormalColor |
to Auto-Hide or disable completely this FolderBand (which I call the Organize bar). Continue reading Disable or Hide Windows 7 FolderBand (AKA Organize Bar)
Sudo for Windows 7 (via Start ++)
User Account Control (UAC) has finally been “fixed” in Windows 7 eliminating the endless prompts to allow something to happen, like simply copying, pasting or deleting files. Since Microsoft had “tweaked” the UAC settings you only get the prompt when making major system changes like Running Programs as Administrators Continue reading Sudo for Windows 7 (via Start ++)
Glasser Ad-On for Firefox (Windows 7)
This is a must have for Firefox to blend it in to Windows 7!
Decrease Hover Delay on Task Bar Thumbnails
Open REGEDIT and navigate to:
1 | HKCU\Control Panel\Mouse |
Change the MouseHoverTime REG_SZ value to 0 or anything less than 400 to speed it up. You’ll need to reboot for the new settings to take effect.
