I want to change the defaults so when I open multiple spreadsheets/workbooks
they open in one application of excel only - i.e. if I go to 'View -> Switch
window' all the workbooks are shown.
Currently when I open an Excel file it will open automatically in a new

When I bring up a program.  I cannot exit the program by clicking on the X.  
I have to go to the bar right click on it.  It brings up a close when the
closed comes up and says Microsoft Word not responding and it gives me 2
choices close or wait.  Also, if I have a program up and ...

I have one computer with Vista Ultimate and the other with Premium, and I
can not find a way to make Ultimate (or the other for that matter) to index
the files on the other computer
What do I need to do

How do I set up the tool bar in Word and Excel to allow me to save as?

I want to synch two directories on two external HDs, but when I go to Synch,
I can't address (see) the directories.
Is there another way to synch directories?  I used to use LapLink, but it no
longer works with Vista.

recently my computer crashed, and the next time i booted up, every file,
folder, icon and shortcut now has a small tick box (check box) in the upper
left corner.  it doesn't make a lot of difference, however it is annoying and
i dont know how to change it.

How do I find the files that the search folder and the search in the start
menu keep showing that do not exist?  I specifically remember deleting them.  
I can't delete them either because windows can't find them.  How do I stop
them from showing up in the search?

I accidentally deleted the Recycle Bin from my Desktop and now I cannot find
it anywhere in the C drive. Anyway to retrieve the Recycle Bin without
re-installing Vista?

I am running Vista Home Premium on my box.  Will this idea of mine work to
back up my computer.  I have my computer set up in a simple way.  I have my
administrator account I named "Bob" that I use only when absolutely
necessary.  I set up one user account named "Bob1" (Wow, ...

I've recently changed to a new notebook running on Vista Business (my
previous machine runs on XP SP2). In the process of transferring the backup
data from a Maxtor OneTouch 4 external drive, the OS prompted that i need
administrator permission to do so. I tried transferring ...

What is the new c:PerfLogs folder for in Vista home premium?
Thanks in advance. Bob.

I do a lot of modding of programs and games and everytime I create or
save things in vista x64 sp1 it never goes into the folder I tell it to
instead theirs this "compatibility files" thing in the top on the
explorer bar where thing are put. I then have to cut and paste them out

Whenever I click on a filename in a file - save dialog the filename will be
stelected in the edit control below.
Whenever I modify that name the the edit control it will not take my
modifications into account.

How do I define the default size at which new Explorer windows open?
I am tired of having to resize my explorer window every time I open a folder
that I haven't opened before, eg. by typing a path into the start menu search
box and hitting enter or by choosing "view extracted ...

I am running Vista Home Premium on my box.  I discovered the "Searches"
folder.  It is in the user account folder that contains all the common
folders like "Documents", "Contacts", "Downloads" etc..  It appears to me
the "Searches" folder tracks every move I make or at least ...