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A stub router is one that is connected to no more than two neighbors and should never be a transit router.The Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) Stub Routing provides

improves network stability,
reduces resource utilization,
and simplifies stub router configuration.
The stub router has one exit path from the routing domain and forwards all traffic to a central [...]

There are many areas in Windows Vista and XP that you can delete temporary files and decrease disk usage.
Delete temp files from:
c:\windows\system32\dllcache\
C:\WINDOWS\Temp\
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temp\

Turn off or decrease size of disk usage for system restore
Decrease the disk usage size of the recycle bin
Empty or Decrease your Web Browsers disk usage for Cached files
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Have you tried the built in Media Center in windows Vista?See how you can manage your Photos using Picture Library.

The Windows Vista Explorer view can be customized further to your needs. Change how files and folders are displayed and the details about them easily with these steps…

Remove the Windows Vista sidebar from starting up every time you start windows. This tip is for those that find the sidebar crowds their desktop or just don’t have use for it. Kick it out with these simple steps…