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Restoring the Recycling Bin in Windows Vista PDF Print E-mail
Written by Terry Cameron   
Monday, 22 June 2009 18:33
Windows Vista makes it too easy to delete the Recycling Bin icon from the desktop by right-clicking on the icon and selecting delete. Personally I can't figure out why Microsoft actually enabled this option. I can understand the option to show/un-show the icon on the desktop, but allowing users to right click and delete it is just asking for accidental deletions.

Here is how to get it back:
  1. Right click on the Desktop and choose Personalize.
  2. Click on Change Desktop Icons link in the left menu.
  3. Put a check mark in the Recycle Bin section.
  4. Click OK to apply the changes.

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Resolving VBScript Error 2738 in Windows Vista and XP PDF Print E-mail
Written by Terry Cameron   
Monday, 22 June 2009 18:32
If you try installing a program in Windows XP or Vista and receive an error that says: "Error 2738. Could not accessVBScript run time for custom action" this guide should help.

Why does this error happen? The vbscript.dll file needs to be registered with the system in order to work.

Follow the steps below and your problem should be resolved. If you are using Windows Vista 64bit you will also need to do step 5.

  1. Start Menu -> All Programs -> Accessories
  2. Right click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator
  3. Type "cd c:\windows\system32" into the command prompt window
  4. Type "regsvr32 vbscript.dll"
  5. If you have Windows Vista 64bit you'll also need to type "cd c:\windows\sysWOW64" to change the 64bit directory and type "regsvr32 vbscript.dll" again.
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Extending the Vista or Windows 7 Activation Period from 30 to 120 Days PDF Print E-mail
Written by Terry Cameron   
Monday, 22 June 2009 18:12
Microsoft has provided a legitimate way to get a longer trial period of it's latest operating systems.

If you downloaded a version of Windows 7 or Vista off the web or have a friend who can lend you a Windows disk, you can try it on your system for 30 days before it will prompt you to buy it or enter a product key. But there is a way to extend the trial/activation time that it gives you.

In order to extend this time do the following:

  • Log into Vista/7 with on an Admin account. (if you are not in the actual admin account you can create a shortcut to the command prompt and then enable admin control using the compatibility settings in the shortcut's properties)
  • Open Command Prompt
  • Type in 'slmgr -rearm'
  • After restarting the countdown will be reset to 30 again. This can be only done 3 times max! So if you use this command on the last day of the 30 day countdown you can extend it out to around 120 days.
If you fail to put in this code before each 30 days is up there is a way to extend it again but it's a secret, muhaha. Anyways if you are locked out you will be asked to purchase Vista/7 from Microsoft.
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