Fix for Windows Update Error 0xC80003FB

1. Click Start, select Run, type "services.msc" and press enter

2. Now look for the "Automatic Updates" service and stop it

3. Click Start, select Run, type in: "%windir%\SoftwareDistribution" and press enter

4. Open the Datastore folder and delete its contents.

5. Try running the Windows Updates again.

Fix for Windows Defender not updating issue in Vista

 

Error message when you try to update Windows Defender on a Windows Vista-based computer: "Error found: Code 0x80240029"

How to install Oracle 10g in Vista

Run the setup.exe in Windows XP Compatibility Mode

1. Right-click the setup executable "setup.exe" and choose Properties from the context menu that appears
2. Click on the Compatibility tab
3. Check the [ ] Run this program in compatibility mode for: box and select Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
4. Under privilege level check Run this program as an administrator
5. Click Apply
6. Click OK

PowerToys for Windows Vista

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/technetmag/issues/2007/06/UtilitySpotlight/default.aspx

How to run a program from GNOME menu with root privileges

http://fedoranews.org/contributors/matt_hansen/nautilus/

How to Disable Secure Desktop When Prompting for Elevation

If you have the User Account Control turned on, you have noticed that it causes a sudden change in the desktop display everytime it prompts for elevation. This can become annoying for some users. You can disable the secure desktop when prompting for elevation while keeping the UAC turned on. Follow these steps:

1. Press the WinKey+R to bring up the Run dialog box
2. Type secpol.msc
3. Click OK
4. When the UAC prompt appears, select Continue
5. The Local Security Policy window will appear
6. In the left pane, expand Local Policies
7. Select Security Options
8. In the right pane, scroll down to the bottom
9. Double-click User Account Control: Switch to the secure desktop when prompting for elevation
10. Under the Local Security Setting, select the Disabled radio button.
11. Click OK
12. Close the Local Security Policy window

Hello World!

public class HelloWorld
{
  public static void main( String[] args )
  {
      System.out.println( "Hello World!" );
  }
}