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  • Tip: Path Variable Expansion in Vista

    I was just installing some beta bits and it required removing some files from my temp folder %temp%. I didn't realize until this weekend that you could type a path variable, like %temp% into the Vista address bar and it will just work. I never tried that in XP, but it probably works there as well. Prior to discovering this, I used to hop out ...
    Posted to POKE 53280,0: Pete Brown's Blog (Weblog) by Pete.Brown on June 2, 2008
  • Vista and Local Administrator

    After trying to work for months as a normal user on my Vista Ultimate install at home, I finally got tired of the problems and decided to run as an administrator like I did in previous operating systems. I gave it a good go, but have just found that environment unsuitable for a developer. Main issues: UAC prompt every time you install ...
    Posted to POKE 53280,0: Pete Brown's Blog (Weblog) by Pete.Brown on April 11, 2008
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