Vista Tip: Same features, different names
If you are migrating to Windows Vista you may encounter a slight feeling of confusion when searching for some of the most commonly accessed features of Windows XP. Vista has brought along a plethora of changes to the user interface, and while some are welcomed, others are just plain confusing. It may seem that some of the older and more useful features have been left out of this edition, but rest assured they are still here albeit under a new name. Add or Remove Programs
This feature is very handy when you need to remove an installed program or when you need to add services or features to your Windows XP installation.

In Vista this is still present, however, it is now known as Programs and Features in your Control Panel.


Display Properties
In Windows XP it is possible to access the Display Properties by clicking on an empty area of your desktop. This is still available under the new name of Personalize.

Window Explorer
You may have noticed that the traditional Windows Explorer has received a few changes. However minor the changes, they still are a cause for confusion.

  • Menus
In order to access the File, Edit and other menu voices of the traditional XP menus it is sufficient to hold down the alt key. This tip also applies to Internet Explorer.

  • Address/Path Bar
Vista sports a new functional address bar that also functions as a drop down explorer, however, if you are trying to connect to an ftp it is not possible to type your destination in the address bar. In order to input text in the address bar, simply click on the leftmost icon in the address bar, or click the downward arrow.
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Check Your IP
In XP it was possible to check your IP for network diagnostics from the networking icon in your system tray. This is no longer possible. In order to do so you will need to access your Network and Sharing Centre and select Managing Network Connections in the left menu.

System Properties
It may sometimes be necessary to change your workgroup, view you hardware manager or change your computer’s name. In windows XP this was readily access by simply right clicking on the My Computer icon on your desktop and selecting Properties from the contextual menu. In Vista you will need to right click on your Computer icon in your and select Properties. Once in the new system properties window, select Advanced System Settings. This can alternatively accessed from the Control Panel under Advanced System Settings.


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