How to Customize Vista to Feel Like XP
Technology is always moving faster than most of us can keep up to. Many have been forced into purchasing Microsoft Vista on our new machines, but miss the look and feel of Windows XP. Here you will find a few tweeks that can make you relax and feel at home with your new computer. Soon you will be buzzing around again like an old pro.
First off, where is the START button?
Vista has replaced “Start” with their lovely logo. As pretty as it is, once selected your brought into a whole new wold of panic. Everything has a new look and organization. If you are comfortable with the organization within the “Start” structure, skip to the next tip. If your missing the feel and convenience of the classic Window’s XP “Start” menu, follow these steps.
- Right click the Windows Logo (”Start”)
- Properties
- Classic Start Menu
- OK
Test drive your classic “Start” menu. Ahh, now doesn’t that feel better?
Where is “My Computer”
Another issued I discovered and did not care for in Vista, was having to locate where the accessibility to desktop icons I use frequently had been moved to. If your like me, I utilize “My Computer, Network, Control Panel” and others on my desktop for easy access. Here is how we can put them back for you.
- Right click any vacant area on your desktop
- Personalize
- Change Desktop Icons (upper left)
- Select a check mark for the options of “Computer, User’s Files, Network, Recycle Bin, and Control Panel”
- OK
How to Change Vista Shut Down Power Buttons
The default setting for Window’s Vista power button is Sleep. This can catch you off guard if you own a laptop and believe you are shutting it off for the first time, to then return and it is still running. Don’t worry, this can be configured easily within the Power Settings.
- Open Control Panel
- Power Options
- Change Plan Settings
- Change Advanced Power Settings
- Scroll down to “Power buttons and lid”
- Locate ”Power buttons action”
- Select Setting: “Shut down” (drop down list)
- Locate ”Start menu power button”
- Select Setting: “Shut down” (drop down list)
Back to Peace
Like every new release of Windows, the icons are prettier, they are always in different locations, and the names change. However, with these quick shortcuts we can bring you back to peace with your new operating system. Have fun and enjoy!
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