Consider the following scenario:

• You have a computer that runs Windows Vista.
• You have a wide-screen display that uses a screen resolution that is wider than 1366×768.

In this scenario, certain user interfaces are displayed incorrectly. Specifically, the whole user interface is offset to the left. Additionally, a nonfunctional column of user interface elements from the previous menu is flickering on the right side of the screen.

Consider the following scenario:

• You have a computer that runs Windows Vista and has Windows Media Center TV Pack installed.
• You have a wide-screen display that uses a screen resolution that is wider than 1366×768.

In this scenario, certain user interfaces are displayed incorrectly. Specifically, the whole user interface is offset to the left. Additionally, a nonfunctional column of user interface elements from the previous menu is flickering on the right side of the screen.

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Life Hacker points to a ‘How-to-Geek’ article describing how to customize your Vista theme. The comments mention other options you have as well. Keep reading →

• Vista Themes – Tweaking with Vishal
  Four themes for Vista, with instructions on how to download and install them.
  (tags: GUI Theme )
• Information about Request for Comments (RFCs) that are supported in Windows Vista
  This article discusses the Request for Comments (RFCs) that are supported by the Windows Vista TCP/IP protocol stack.
  (tags: TCP RFC )

Four themes for Vista, with instructions on how to download and install them. Keep reading →

• Windows Vista no more secure than XP: report
  The report may not be completely fair, but it does point out that Vista’s new security model isn’t a “slam dunk”.
  (tags: Security Review )
• Windows Vista Team Blog : Partners helping fix Vista Software Compatibility Issues
  Tools are now available that can help with making legacy applications work with Vista.
  (tags: Compatibility Software )

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You can get a pretty crazy looking interface with this tool, which is now Vista compatable. Keep reading →

• Vista ‘Clarify’ Wallpapers
  There are a number of wallpapers for Vista here that have the Vista logo, and a ‘Clarify your World’ title.
  (tags: Wallpaper )
• Computer Security Evaluator SekChek Announces Compatibility with Microsoft Windows Vista
  If you use SekChek IPS, you’ll be happy to hear their automated computer security assessment tool is now fully compatible with Vista.
  (tags: Compatibility Software Security )

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