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Which brand of personal DESKTOP computer would YOU recommend?
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Which brand of personal DESKTOP computer would YOU recommend?
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What every Windows pc needs
In addition to staying on top of your Windows and Office Updates, you should install and/or run the following:
Malware protection
Malware protection
- To prevent viruses, we like AVG. It’s FREE! Of course, you can upgrade to the Pro version which is probably even better. Also good are BitDefender, ESET NOD32, Kaspersky.
- To get rid of malware/spyware, we like MalwareBytes best. Also good are a-squared, AVG's "suite," SpyBot, AdAware and SuperAntiSpyware. They all have free and “pro” versions.
- To clean out unnecessary junk files (where malware often hides), we love ATF-Cleaner. You’d be amazed how much space this sometimes frees up. It’s much better than Windows’ built-in Cleanup utility, although that’s good, too. It’s free, but we recommend you donate to them.
- We highly recommend Acronis True Image, no matter what your operating system is. It creates an image of your existing installation and copies it to a bootable, protected, hidden partition (or an image file on an external or network drive) that is easily restored. You might lose recent documents after restoring, depending on how it's setup, but it’s the best thing we're aware of for quick and painless disaster recovery. Windows VISTA and 7 also have the ability to make a complete backup of your system, but we haven’t tested it thoroughly enough to rate it here.
- For flaky/weird/hinky recovery, assuming you can get into Windows, we recommend ERUNT (Emergency Recovery Utility for NT-based Windows). It puts itself into the Startup group and makes a backup of your Windows registry (where all settings are stored) every time you startup. It’s free.
- Don’t forget System Restore, again assuming Windows will at least start. It’s a great tool. It’s under Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools.
- You also need to stay on top of your Java and Adobe Reader and Flash updates, if you browse the Internet.
- If/when Internet Explorer gets messed up (less likely now with IE 8), it's good to have alternatives to go and download these repair/recovery tools. We prefer Opera and Chrome, but there's also Firefox, K-Meleon and Safari. They all take you to the same Internet. :)
- For your hard drive, the physical piece of equipment where all of the above happens, we recommend:
- An external hard drive (here or several here) to safely copy your files. They're getting bigger and cheaper all the time.
- For the integrity of the drive inside your computer, we recommend running Check Disk every 2 or 3 months, like so:
- Open up a DOS/command prompt (click Start, Run, type "cmd" without the quotes, hit Enter or click OK. For VISTA and Windows 7, you don't click "Run")
- Next, type (without quotes): "chkdsk /r" and hit Enter
- When chkdsk starts, it'll say it can't be run now, "would you like it to run next time you start Windows?" Answer Yes and then restart your machine soon thereafter. Otherwise, you'll forget, and the next time you start your machine it will take forever to finish that check and load Windows, you'll be in a hurry, and you'll start cursing me and my advice. :)
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What every Windows pc needs
In addition to staying on top of your Windows and Office Updates, you should install and/or run the following:
Malware protection
Disaster recovery
Browsers, etc.
Hardware
Malware protection
- To prevent viruses, we like AVG. It’s FREE! Of course, you can upgrade to the Pro version which is probably even better. Also good are BitDefender, ESET NOD32, Kaspersky.
- To get rid of malware/spyware, we like MalwareBytes best. Also good are a-squared, AVG's "suite," SpyBot, AdAware and SuperAntiSpyware. They all have free and “pro” versions.
- To clean out unnecessary junk files (where malware often hides), we love ATF-Cleaner. You’d be amazed how much space this sometimes frees up. It’s much better than Windows’ built-in Cleanup utility, although that’s good, too. It’s free, but we recommend you donate to them.
Disaster recovery
- We highly recommend Acronis True Image, no matter what your operating system is. It creates an image of your existing installation and copies it to a bootable, protected, hidden partition (or an image file on an external or network drive) that is easily restored. You might lose recent documents after restoring, depending on how it's setup, but it’s the best thing we're aware of for quick and painless disaster recovery. Windows VISTA and 7 also have the ability to make a complete backup of your system, but we haven’t tested it thoroughly enough to rate it here.
- For flaky/weird/hinky recovery, assuming you can get into Windows, we recommend ERUNT (Emergency Recovery Utility for NT-based Windows). It puts itself into the Startup group and makes a backup of your Windows registry (where all settings are stored) every time you startup. It’s free.
- Don’t forget System Restore, again assuming Windows will at least start. It’s a great tool. It’s under Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools.
Browsers, etc.
- You also need to stay on top of your Java and Adobe Reader and Flash updates, if you browse the Internet.
- If/when Internet Explorer gets messed up (less likely now with IE 8), it's good to have alternatives to go and download these repair/recovery tools. We prefer Opera and Chrome, but there's also Firefox, K-Meleon and Safari. They all take you to the same Internet. :)
Hardware
- For your hard drive, the physical piece of equipment where all of the above happens, we recommend:
- An external hard drive (here or several here) to safely copy your files. They're getting bigger and cheaper all the time.
- For the integrity of the drive inside your computer, we recommend running Check Disk every 2 or 3 months, like so:
- Open up a DOS/command prompt (click Start, Run, type "cmd" without the quotes, hit Enter or click OK. For VISTA and Windows 7, you don't click "Run")
- Next, type (without quotes): "chkdsk /r" and hit Enter
- When chkdsk starts, it'll say it can't be run now, "would you like it to run next time you start Windows?" Answer Yes and then restart your machine soon thereafter. Otherwise, you'll forget, and the next time you start your machine it will take forever to finish that check and load Windows, you'll be in a hurry, and you'll start cursing me and my advice. :)
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For in-home/on-site computer repair service in and around Nashville (remove viruses, connect to the Internet, setup new systems, fix a myriad of problems), call Bill at (615) 479-4981.
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Windows: XP vs. VISTA vs. 7
I just tested the startup speeds of the three latest versions of Windows. Yes, I have that kind of time. :)
My desktop PC is triple-boot, meaning I can run Windows XP, VISTA or 7 on the same PC (for the next few weeks, anyway, until the newer versions' trial periods expire). Speaking of which, I found a GREAT utility, iReboot by NeoSmart Technologies, for multi-boot machines. Anyway, I thought I'd test to see which operating system ("OS") starts up the fastest. Basically, the timer (me counting thousand-one, thousand-two, etc., because I don't wear a watch and couldn't find a timer) started when that initial boot menu shows up. Your PC probably doesn't show that unless you're running multiple operating systems like I am, or maybe you've got it set to give you the Safe Mode option.
My desktop PC is triple-boot, meaning I can run Windows XP, VISTA or 7 on the same PC (for the next few weeks, anyway, until the newer versions' trial periods expire). Speaking of which, I found a GREAT utility, iReboot by NeoSmart Technologies, for multi-boot machines. Anyway, I thought I'd test to see which operating system ("OS") starts up the fastest. Basically, the timer (me counting thousand-one, thousand-two, etc., because I don't wear a watch and couldn't find a timer) started when that initial boot menu shows up. Your PC probably doesn't show that unless you're running multiple operating systems like I am, or maybe you've got it set to give you the Safe Mode option.
I didn't use iReboot for these tests, although I guess I could have timed a complete reboot for each of the OS's. Another program by NeoSmart, by the way, is the VERY handy EasyBCD, for editing the VISTA\7 boot configuration instead of Microsoft's kluedgy (sp?) bcdedit.
The timer stopped once the Windows desktop was completely "up" with all icons visible and the hourglass no longer spinning. Not very scientific, but it is applicable to real world perceptions, and I'm all about perception. :) All three installations have basically the same thing installed on them, although in XP's defense it does have MS Office and a few other small utilities that the other ones don't have installed.
Anyway, the start-up speed results, in seconds, were:
XP Professional SP3 = 70
VISTA Business SP2 = 60
7 Ultimate (final beta) = 45
On that note, after getting somewhat familiar with Windows 7, I'd say I definitely like it better than VISTA, but not necessarily better than XP. It's just diffferent. The only drawback to 7 vs. VISTA that I've noticed so far is that Windows Mail (Outlook Express's replacement) doesn't come with it.
I'm not going to go out and buy Windows 7, though. Mainly because it's not that much better than XP, if at all. Besides, my main printer, an old but perfectly good NEC SuperScript 870 hand-me-down, won't work with Windows 7 or VISTA. Apparently, NEC got out of the printer business. Who knew? Also, Movie Maker doesn't work on my PC with VISTA or 7 because they say the graphics adapter is not good enough, even though it works fine with XP and it's ON THE SAME PC! :)
In conclusion, I'm sticking with XP. :) When I can afford a second machine, I'll most likely get a Mac. The Mac Mini is actually pretty cheap at apple.com. As cheap as that is, though, I still can't justify buying one yet. My wife also wants her next PC to be a Mac.
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Windows: XP vs. VISTA vs. 7
I just tested the startup speeds of the three latest versions of Windows. Yes, I have that kind of time. :)
My desktop PC is triple-boot, meaning I can run Windows XP, VISTA or 7 on the same PC (for the next few weeks, anyway, until the newer versions' trial periods expire). Speaking of which, I found a GREAT utility, iReboot by NeoSmart Technologies, for multi-boot machines. Anyway, I thought I'd test to see which operating system ("OS") starts up the fastest. Basically, the timer (me counting thousand-one, thousand-two, etc., because I don't wear a watch and couldn't find a timer) started when that initial boot menu shows up. Your PC probably doesn't show that unless you're running multiple operating systems like I am, or maybe you've got it set to give you the Safe Mode option.
My desktop PC is triple-boot, meaning I can run Windows XP, VISTA or 7 on the same PC (for the next few weeks, anyway, until the newer versions' trial periods expire). Speaking of which, I found a GREAT utility, iReboot by NeoSmart Technologies, for multi-boot machines. Anyway, I thought I'd test to see which operating system ("OS") starts up the fastest. Basically, the timer (me counting thousand-one, thousand-two, etc., because I don't wear a watch and couldn't find a timer) started when that initial boot menu shows up. Your PC probably doesn't show that unless you're running multiple operating systems like I am, or maybe you've got it set to give you the Safe Mode option.
I didn't use iReboot for these tests, although I guess I could have timed a complete reboot for each of the OS's. Another program by NeoSmart, by the way, is the VERY handy EasyBCD, for editing the VISTA\7 boot configuration instead of Microsoft's kluedgy (sp?) bcdedit.
The timer stopped once the Windows desktop was completely "up" with all icons visible and the hourglass no longer spinning. Not very scientific, but it is applicable to real world perceptions, and I'm all about perception. :) All three installations have basically the same thing installed on them, although in XP's defense it does have MS Office and a few other small utilities that the other ones don't have installed.
Anyway, the start-up speed results, in seconds, were:
XP Professional SP3 = 70
VISTA Business SP2 = 60
7 Ultimate (final beta) = 45
On that note, after getting somewhat familiar with Windows 7, I'd say I definitely like it better than VISTA, but not necessarily better than XP. It's just diffferent. The only drawback to 7 vs. VISTA that I've noticed so far is that Windows Mail (Outlook Express's replacement) doesn't come with it.
I'm not going to go out and buy Windows 7, though. Mainly because it's not that much better than XP, if at all. Besides, my main printer, an old but perfectly good NEC SuperScript 870 hand-me-down, won't work with Windows 7 or VISTA. Apparently, NEC got out of the printer business. Who knew? Also, Movie Maker doesn't work on my PC with VISTA or 7 because they say the graphics adapter is not good enough, even though it works fine with XP and it's ON THE SAME PC! :)
In conclusion, I'm sticking with XP. :) When I can afford a second machine, I'll most likely get a Mac. The Mac Mini is actually pretty cheap at apple.com. As cheap as that is, though, I still can't justify buying one yet. My wife also wants her next PC to be a Mac.
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Frontpage
PROBLEM:
I've been very happy with Windows Frontpage, but that's no longer supported and there is no Windows replacement for it. I have tried a couple others, but nothing seems as easy and powerful as Frontpage. So I'm wondering if I can install the old Windows 2000 OS onto this computer so that I can continue using my favorite html editor (frontpage).
The problem is that my other computer is on its last legs and it is my only one I can use for this program. It's getting pretty worrisome. I need to have an HTML editor I can use with Vista Home Basic but will seriously consider Windows 7 if that one allows me to run the old Frontpage designed for Windows 2000.
SOLUTION:
Microsoft replaced FrontPage with something called Expression. I tried using it for a while, but it was just such slow, complicated bloat-ware, I found it easier to use a text editor called Notepad++, in combination of course with what's built into Google's blogger where I host hepya.com and WordPress editing that I use for friendsnews.com.
I wouldn't count on Windows 7 supporting something that Vista doesn't support. Here are a few WYSIWYG html editors, some free, here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_HTML_editors. Of the non-free programs, I'd recommend Dreamweaver. I've always liked it best. Although I see on this list that Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer is free, though it might only work with XP. You can download that here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=baa3ad86-bfc1-4bd4-9812-d9e710d44f42.
I've been very happy with Windows Frontpage, but that's no longer supported and there is no Windows replacement for it. I have tried a couple others, but nothing seems as easy and powerful as Frontpage. So I'm wondering if I can install the old Windows 2000 OS onto this computer so that I can continue using my favorite html editor (frontpage).
The problem is that my other computer is on its last legs and it is my only one I can use for this program. It's getting pretty worrisome. I need to have an HTML editor I can use with Vista Home Basic but will seriously consider Windows 7 if that one allows me to run the old Frontpage designed for Windows 2000.
SOLUTION:
Microsoft replaced FrontPage with something called Expression. I tried using it for a while, but it was just such slow, complicated bloat-ware, I found it easier to use a text editor called Notepad++, in combination of course with what's built into Google's blogger where I host hepya.com and WordPress editing that I use for friendsnews.com.
I wouldn't count on Windows 7 supporting something that Vista doesn't support. Here are a few WYSIWYG html editors, some free, here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_HTML_editors. Of the non-free programs, I'd recommend Dreamweaver. I've always liked it best. Although I see on this list that Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer is free, though it might only work with XP. You can download that here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=baa3ad86-bfc1-4bd4-9812-d9e710d44f42.
Frontpage
PROBLEM:
I've been very happy with Windows Frontpage, but that's no longer supported and there is no Windows replacement for it. I have tried a couple others, but nothing seems as easy and powerful as Frontpage. So I'm wondering if I can install the old Windows 2000 OS onto this computer so that I can continue using my favorite html editor (frontpage).
The problem is that my other computer is on its last legs and it is my only one I can use for this program. It's getting pretty worrisome. I need to have an HTML editor I can use with Vista Home Basic but will seriously consider Windows 7 if that one allows me to run the old Frontpage designed for Windows 2000.
SOLUTION:
Microsoft replaced FrontPage with something called Expression. I tried using it for a while, but it was just such slow, complicated bloat-ware, I found it easier to use a text editor called Notepad++, in combination of course with what's built into Google's blogger where I host hepya.com and WordPress editing that I use for friendsnews.com.
I wouldn't count on Windows 7 supporting something that Vista doesn't support. Here are a few WYSIWYG html editors, some free, here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_HTML_editors. Of the non-free programs, I'd recommend Dreamweaver. I've always liked it best. Although I see on this list that Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer is free, though it might only work with XP. You can download that here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=baa3ad86-bfc1-4bd4-9812-d9e710d44f42.
I've been very happy with Windows Frontpage, but that's no longer supported and there is no Windows replacement for it. I have tried a couple others, but nothing seems as easy and powerful as Frontpage. So I'm wondering if I can install the old Windows 2000 OS onto this computer so that I can continue using my favorite html editor (frontpage).
The problem is that my other computer is on its last legs and it is my only one I can use for this program. It's getting pretty worrisome. I need to have an HTML editor I can use with Vista Home Basic but will seriously consider Windows 7 if that one allows me to run the old Frontpage designed for Windows 2000.
SOLUTION:
Microsoft replaced FrontPage with something called Expression. I tried using it for a while, but it was just such slow, complicated bloat-ware, I found it easier to use a text editor called Notepad++, in combination of course with what's built into Google's blogger where I host hepya.com and WordPress editing that I use for friendsnews.com.
I wouldn't count on Windows 7 supporting something that Vista doesn't support. Here are a few WYSIWYG html editors, some free, here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_HTML_editors. Of the non-free programs, I'd recommend Dreamweaver. I've always liked it best. Although I see on this list that Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer is free, though it might only work with XP. You can download that here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=baa3ad86-bfc1-4bd4-9812-d9e710d44f42.
Fixing Windows Updates that keep coming back
PROBLEM:
Everyday I get an MS auto update message for the same update: MS XML Core Services 4.0, Service Pack 2. I have updated several times now and get an “update complete” message, but the next day when I fire up the computer it is back again. Do you think I have a bug that is not allowing updates?
SOLUTION:
This should work for most if not all MS updates. Try the following:
Everyday I get an MS auto update message for the same update: MS XML Core Services 4.0, Service Pack 2. I have updated several times now and get an “update complete” message, but the next day when I fire up the computer it is back again. Do you think I have a bug that is not allowing updates?
SOLUTION:
This should work for most if not all MS updates. Try the following:
- turn off Windows Update temporarily (may or may not be necessary)
- go to a Command (cmd) prompt (Start, Run, cmd, OK)
- type in, without quotes: "sc stop wuauserv" (or, "net stop wuauserv")
- in Windows Explorer delete all files from the following folder: c:\windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download
- to get there, just copy and paste that path, above, into your Start, Run line and click OK or hit Enter
- highlight all the files in there (press Ctrl-A) and either right-click and choose Delete or just press the Delete key on your keyboard. Don’t delete that folder itself, just all files and folders within it
- turn the Windows Update service back on
- go to a Command (cmd) prompt (Start, Run, cmd, OK)
- type in, without quotes: "sc start wuauserv" (or, "net start wuauserv")
- at the end of all that, MANUALLY go to http://www.update.microsoft.com/ and let it search for any necessary updates again.
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Fixing Windows Updates that keep coming back
PROBLEM:
Everyday I get an MS auto update message for the same update: MS XML Core Services 4.0, Service Pack 2. I have updated several times now and get an “update complete” message, but the next day when I fire up the computer it is back again. Do you think I have a bug that is not allowing updates?
SOLUTION:
This should work for most if not all MS updates. Try the following:
Everyday I get an MS auto update message for the same update: MS XML Core Services 4.0, Service Pack 2. I have updated several times now and get an “update complete” message, but the next day when I fire up the computer it is back again. Do you think I have a bug that is not allowing updates?
SOLUTION:
This should work for most if not all MS updates. Try the following:
- turn off Windows Update temporarily (may or may not be necessary)
- go to a Command (cmd) prompt (Start, Run, cmd, OK)
- type in, without quotes: "sc stop wuauserv" (or, "net stop wuauserv")
- in Windows Explorer delete all files from the following folder: c:\windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download
- to get there, just copy and paste that path, above, into your Start, Run line and click OK or hit Enter
- highlight all the files in there (press Ctrl-A) and either right-click and choose Delete or just press the Delete key on your keyboard. Don’t delete that folder itself, just all files and folders within it
- turn the Windows Update service back on
- go to a Command (cmd) prompt (Start, Run, cmd, OK)
- type in, without quotes: "sc start wuauserv" (or, "net start wuauserv")
- at the end of all that, MANUALLY go to http://www.update.microsoft.com/ and let it search for any necessary updates again.
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Setting a domain masquerade in Exchange server 2003
- Open the Exhange System Manager program
- click/choose Servers
- [servername]
- Protocols
- SMTP
- Default SMTP Virtual Server [unless you've setup another one that you're using]
- right-click and choose Properties
- Delivery
- Advanced
- under "Masquerade domain," type in the domain name you want showing up on the recipients' end, instead of the Fully-qualified domain name that's shown in the next field
- e.g., "hepya.com" instead of "[servername].[windowsdomain].hepya.com"
- for added security, you can check "Perform reverse DNS look on incoming messages," if you don't mind the extra traffic and delay involved
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Setting a domain masquerade in Exchange server 2003
- Open the Exhange System Manager program
- click/choose Servers
- [servername]
- Protocols
- SMTP
- Default SMTP Virtual Server [unless you've setup another one that you're using]
- right-click and choose Properties
- Delivery
- Advanced
- under "Masquerade domain," type in the domain name you want showing up on the recipients' end, instead of the Fully-qualified domain name that's shown in the next field
- e.g., "hepya.com" instead of "[servername].[windowsdomain].hepya.com"
- for added security, you can check "Perform reverse DNS look on incoming messages," if you don't mind the extra traffic and delay involved
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Troubleshooting Windows startup issues
Good information here from HP: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&docname=c00372672
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Troubleshooting Windows startup issues
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Automatic Windows XP/VISTA/7 startup
For those who hate waiting for their computer to start up in the morning, but don't want to leave it on all night, this is for you. Most manufacturers have made it possible to set your computer to automatically startup at a certain time. I don't know the exact steps for each manufacturer, but if you can get into the BIOS/Setup screens, you should be able to find the Power options.
If it's a recent enough Dell computer, go into Setup (BIOS) by pressing F2 when it first starts up (before Windows starts). Other brands might use F10, F1 or Del to get into Setup. Go to Power options, and in there you can set it startup all by itself at a certain time every day or just week days. This only works when connected to AC power, though.
The above, alone, might be good enough for you. But if you want to complete the process, do the following. After Windows starts up, type this in the Run line (by clicking Start, then Run): control userpasswords2. Highlight your username in the list. UNCHECK the box saying "Users must enter username and password..." Click OK. It will prompt you for your password, so type that in, twice, I think. If that box was ALREADY unchecked, just check it, click OK, then uncheck it and follow the rest of my instructions after that.
For Windows 7, the "control userpasswords2" never worked for me, but "netplwiz" does.
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If it's a recent enough Dell computer, go into Setup (BIOS) by pressing F2 when it first starts up (before Windows starts). Other brands might use F10, F1 or Del to get into Setup. Go to Power options, and in there you can set it startup all by itself at a certain time every day or just week days. This only works when connected to AC power, though.
The above, alone, might be good enough for you. But if you want to complete the process, do the following. After Windows starts up, type this in the Run line (by clicking Start, then Run): control userpasswords2. Highlight your username in the list. UNCHECK the box saying "Users must enter username and password..." Click OK. It will prompt you for your password, so type that in, twice, I think. If that box was ALREADY unchecked, just check it, click OK, then uncheck it and follow the rest of my instructions after that.
For Windows 7, the "control userpasswords2" never worked for me, but "netplwiz" does.
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Automatic Windows XP/VISTA/7 startup
For those who hate waiting for their computer to start up in the morning, but don't want to leave it on all night, this is for you. Most manufacturers have made it possible to set your computer to automatically startup at a certain time. I don't know the exact steps for each manufacturer, but if you can get into the BIOS/Setup screens, you should be able to find the Power options.
If it's a recent enough Dell computer, go into Setup (BIOS) by pressing F2 when it first starts up (before Windows starts). Other brands might use F10, F1 or Del to get into Setup. Go to Power options, and in there you can set it startup all by itself at a certain time every day or just week days. This only works when connected to AC power, though.
The above, alone, might be good enough for you. But if you want to complete the process, do the following. After Windows starts up, type this in the Run line (by clicking Start, then Run): control userpasswords2. Highlight your username in the list. UNCHECK the box saying "Users must enter username and password..." Click OK. It will prompt you for your password, so type that in, twice, I think. If that box was ALREADY unchecked, just check it, click OK, then uncheck it and follow the rest of my instructions after that.
For Windows 7, the "control userpasswords2" never worked for me, but "netplwiz" does.
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If it's a recent enough Dell computer, go into Setup (BIOS) by pressing F2 when it first starts up (before Windows starts). Other brands might use F10, F1 or Del to get into Setup. Go to Power options, and in there you can set it startup all by itself at a certain time every day or just week days. This only works when connected to AC power, though.
The above, alone, might be good enough for you. But if you want to complete the process, do the following. After Windows starts up, type this in the Run line (by clicking Start, then Run): control userpasswords2. Highlight your username in the list. UNCHECK the box saying "Users must enter username and password..." Click OK. It will prompt you for your password, so type that in, twice, I think. If that box was ALREADY unchecked, just check it, click OK, then uncheck it and follow the rest of my instructions after that.
For Windows 7, the "control userpasswords2" never worked for me, but "netplwiz" does.
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File sharing between XP Home and XP Pro
PROBLEM:
You get this error message when trying to access a Windows XP Home computer from a Windows XP Pro computer:
"The user has not been granted the requested login type at this computer"
SOLUTION:
On the XP Home computer (shouldn't be necessary on the Pro computer), run this:
START > Control Panel > Network Setup Wizard
Leave the "Home" PC name as it was (as long as it's unique), but make sure the WORKGROUP is THE SAME on both computers. It also simplifies things if both computers are using the same USER name.
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You get this error message when trying to access a Windows XP Home computer from a Windows XP Pro computer:
"The user has not been granted the requested login type at this computer"
SOLUTION:
On the XP Home computer (shouldn't be necessary on the Pro computer), run this:
START > Control Panel > Network Setup Wizard
Leave the "Home" PC name as it was (as long as it's unique), but make sure the WORKGROUP is THE SAME on both computers. It also simplifies things if both computers are using the same USER name.
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Adding Safe Mode to your boot menu
Windows VISTA and 7 require BCDEDIT for this. With XP (and NT and 2000), you can use any old text editor. First make sure the file is not marked Read Only. Then open and edit your boot.ini file. If you don't know where that is, you probably shouldn't be messing with it. :)
Add the second line, below, based on the values from the first line. Make any changes appropriate to your machine:
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /fastdetect
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Safe Mode" /safeboot:minimal /sos /bootlog
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Add the second line, below, based on the values from the first line. Make any changes appropriate to your machine:
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /fastdetect
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Safe Mode" /safeboot:minimal /sos /bootlog
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File sharing between XP Home and XP Pro
PROBLEM:
You get this error message when trying to access a Windows XP Home computer from a Windows XP Pro computer:
"The user has not been granted the requested login type at this computer"
SOLUTION:
On the XP Home computer (shouldn't be necessary on the Pro computer), run this:
START > Control Panel > Network Setup Wizard
Leave the "Home" PC name as it was (as long as it's unique), but make sure the WORKGROUP is THE SAME on both computers. It also simplifies things if both computers are using the same USER name.
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You get this error message when trying to access a Windows XP Home computer from a Windows XP Pro computer:
"The user has not been granted the requested login type at this computer"
SOLUTION:
On the XP Home computer (shouldn't be necessary on the Pro computer), run this:
START > Control Panel > Network Setup Wizard
Leave the "Home" PC name as it was (as long as it's unique), but make sure the WORKGROUP is THE SAME on both computers. It also simplifies things if both computers are using the same USER name.
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Adding Safe Mode to your boot menu
Windows VISTA and 7 require BCDEDIT for this. With XP (and NT and 2000), you can use any old text editor. First make sure the file is not marked Read Only. Then open and edit your boot.ini file. If you don't know where that is, you probably shouldn't be messing with it. :)
Add the second line, below, based on the values from the first line. Make any changes appropriate to your machine:
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /fastdetect
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Safe Mode" /safeboot:minimal /sos /bootlog
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Add the second line, below, based on the values from the first line. Make any changes appropriate to your machine:
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /fastdetect
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Safe Mode" /safeboot:minimal /sos /bootlog
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How to make Outlook 2003 open to your calendar by default
copied from http://www.helpdesk.ilstu.edu/kb/index.phtml?kbid=1326
By default, when you launch Outlook it opens to your Inbox. You can create a shortcut to Outlook so it opens to your calendar instead. To force Outlook to open your calendar as your default view, do the following:
1.Right-click on your desktop and select New > Shortcut.
2.Provide the location for the shortcut to Outlook 2003:
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office11\Outlook.exe" /select outlook:calendar
By default, when you launch Outlook it opens to your Inbox. You can create a shortcut to Outlook so it opens to your calendar instead. To force Outlook to open your calendar as your default view, do the following:
1.Right-click on your desktop and select New > Shortcut.
2.Provide the location for the shortcut to Outlook 2003:
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office11\Outlook.exe" /select outlook:calendar
How to make Outlook 2003 open to your calendar by default
copied from http://www.helpdesk.ilstu.edu/kb/index.phtml?kbid=1326
By default, when you launch Outlook it opens to your Inbox. You can create a shortcut to Outlook so it opens to your calendar instead. To force Outlook to open your calendar as your default view, do the following:
1.Right-click on your desktop and select New > Shortcut.
2.Provide the location for the shortcut to Outlook 2003:
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office11\Outlook.exe" /select outlook:calendar
By default, when you launch Outlook it opens to your Inbox. You can create a shortcut to Outlook so it opens to your calendar instead. To force Outlook to open your calendar as your default view, do the following:
1.Right-click on your desktop and select New > Shortcut.
2.Provide the location for the shortcut to Outlook 2003:
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office11\Outlook.exe" /select outlook:calendar
screensavers
Avoid screensavers and toolbars that don't come with Windows from Microsoft. I just had a customer whose Internet Explorer wouldn't close after they installed "My.Freeze.Com" screensaver. Luckily, it uninstalled properly when using its uninstall program this time. These things just cause problems not worth the pretty pictures you get in return.
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screensavers
Avoid screensavers and toolbars that don't come with Windows from Microsoft. I just had a customer whose Internet Explorer wouldn't close after they installed "My.Freeze.Com" screensaver. Luckily, it uninstalled properly when using its uninstall program this time. These things just cause problems not worth the pretty pictures you get in return.
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Windows 7
I installed Windows 7 RC1 (release candidate 1) on a home PC with 1gb RAM and 1ghz processor. It took FOREVER to install. I had to let it run overnight. Maybe they fixed all the problems prior to release, but I doubt it. They never do, hence the need for Service Packs.
Anyway, once it finally finished, everything was fine except for two fairly important things: video and audio problems. The display resolution would not go any higher than 800x600, which is just not enough these days. It seemed to install my video adapter drivers, but not the monitor (MAG Innovision) driver. It could not find a suitable audio driver at all. If this was a server, I wouldn't care, but as a home PC, I like to be able to play music and videos (with sound) once in a while. :)
On a work laptop (Dell Latitude D600) a month or so prior to this, everything installed just fine. I was fairly impressed, especially with how fast it shutdown and started Windows. With my home desktop, however, the shutting down and starting were not fast at all. I think the only real difference between the laptop and desktop in regard to RAM, processor and hard drive specs was that the laptop had a 2ghz processor. Everything else was the same, so, maybe that's the problem right there.
Having said that, not a great endorsement, if you're still interested in buying Windows 7, here's a decent deal from Office Depot. Like I said, maybe Microsoft fixed my problems in the official release: Windows 7
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Anyway, once it finally finished, everything was fine except for two fairly important things: video and audio problems. The display resolution would not go any higher than 800x600, which is just not enough these days. It seemed to install my video adapter drivers, but not the monitor (MAG Innovision) driver. It could not find a suitable audio driver at all. If this was a server, I wouldn't care, but as a home PC, I like to be able to play music and videos (with sound) once in a while. :)
On a work laptop (Dell Latitude D600) a month or so prior to this, everything installed just fine. I was fairly impressed, especially with how fast it shutdown and started Windows. With my home desktop, however, the shutting down and starting were not fast at all. I think the only real difference between the laptop and desktop in regard to RAM, processor and hard drive specs was that the laptop had a 2ghz processor. Everything else was the same, so, maybe that's the problem right there.
Having said that, not a great endorsement, if you're still interested in buying Windows 7, here's a decent deal from Office Depot. Like I said, maybe Microsoft fixed my problems in the official release: Windows 7
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Windows 7
I installed Windows 7 RC1 (release candidate 1) on a home PC with 1gb RAM and 1ghz processor. It took FOREVER to install. I had to let it run overnight. Maybe they fixed all the problems prior to release, but I doubt it. They never do, hence the need for Service Packs.
Anyway, once it finally finished, everything was fine except for two fairly important things: video and audio problems. The display resolution would not go any higher than 800x600, which is just not enough these days. It seemed to install my video adapter drivers, but not the monitor (MAG Innovision) driver. It could not find a suitable audio driver at all. If this was a server, I wouldn't care, but as a home PC, I like to be able to play music and videos (with sound) once in a while. :)
On a work laptop (Dell Latitude D600) a month or so prior to this, everything installed just fine. I was fairly impressed, especially with how fast it shutdown and started Windows. With my home desktop, however, the shutting down and starting were not fast at all. I think the only real difference between the laptop and desktop in regard to RAM, processor and hard drive specs was that the laptop had a 2ghz processor. Everything else was the same, so, maybe that's the problem right there.
Having said that, not a great endorsement, if you're still interested in buying Windows 7, here's a decent deal from Office Depot. Like I said, maybe Microsoft fixed my problems in the official release: Windows 7
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Anyway, once it finally finished, everything was fine except for two fairly important things: video and audio problems. The display resolution would not go any higher than 800x600, which is just not enough these days. It seemed to install my video adapter drivers, but not the monitor (MAG Innovision) driver. It could not find a suitable audio driver at all. If this was a server, I wouldn't care, but as a home PC, I like to be able to play music and videos (with sound) once in a while. :)
On a work laptop (Dell Latitude D600) a month or so prior to this, everything installed just fine. I was fairly impressed, especially with how fast it shutdown and started Windows. With my home desktop, however, the shutting down and starting were not fast at all. I think the only real difference between the laptop and desktop in regard to RAM, processor and hard drive specs was that the laptop had a 2ghz processor. Everything else was the same, so, maybe that's the problem right there.
Having said that, not a great endorsement, if you're still interested in buying Windows 7, here's a decent deal from Office Depot. Like I said, maybe Microsoft fixed my problems in the official release: Windows 7
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My computer's really old and slow
QUESTION:
Should I buy a new one?
ANSWER:
The hardware might be fine, you just need to reformat the hard drive and reinstall Windows. Some brands have a key you hit upon startup that reverts it back to factory specs fairly automatically. Be SURE you back up all of your documents, music and pictures to an external hard drive (or online storage) first, though.
If you do decide to buy a new one, but are on a budget, you can buy an Acer netbook for just under $300 right now from jr.com. Incredible deal! Or maybe a refurbished Dell from txmicro.com for under $160!
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Save yourself a lot of trouble
If you get a pop up on your computer saying, "You're infected! Download Antivirus 2010 [or something similar] to fix it!", DON'T DO IT! It's a trick. As soon as you click on it, you're infected. Here's an article on the subject.
To kill that pop-up, right-click on the taskbar (at the bottom with Start on the left and the clock on the right), choose (left click) Task Manager, make sure the Processes tab is at the forefront, right-click on the process named Antivirus 2010 (or similar) and choose End Process Tree.
Then download and install MalwareBytes from http://www.malwarebytes.org/ or mbam-setup.exe from my site here. You might have to restart into Safe Mode and install it. Then do a full scan. For me, a quick scan detected and said it fixed it, but the malware had regenerated itself. AVG Antivirus, Superantispyware, Spyware Doctor and Spy Sweeper ALL failed to fix it. In fact, those programs failed to even RUN.
To kill that pop-up, right-click on the taskbar (at the bottom with Start on the left and the clock on the right), choose (left click) Task Manager, make sure the Processes tab is at the forefront, right-click on the process named Antivirus 2010 (or similar) and choose End Process Tree.
Then download and install MalwareBytes from http://www.malwarebytes.org/ or mbam-setup.exe from my site here. You might have to restart into Safe Mode and install it. Then do a full scan. For me, a quick scan detected and said it fixed it, but the malware had regenerated itself. AVG Antivirus, Superantispyware, Spyware Doctor and Spy Sweeper ALL failed to fix it. In fact, those programs failed to even RUN.
Save yourself a lot of trouble
If you get a pop up on your computer saying, "You're infected! Download Antivirus 2010 [or something similar] to fix it!", DON'T DO IT! It's a trick. As soon as you click on it, you're infected. Here's an article on the subject.
To kill that pop-up, right-click on the taskbar (at the bottom with Start on the left and the clock on the right), choose (left click) Task Manager, make sure the Processes tab is at the forefront, right-click on the process named Antivirus 2010 (or similar) and choose End Process Tree.
Then download and install MalwareBytes from http://www.malwarebytes.org/ or mbam-setup.exe from my site here. You might have to restart into Safe Mode and install it. Then do a full scan. For me, a quick scan detected and said it fixed it, but the malware had regenerated itself. AVG Antivirus, Superantispyware, Spyware Doctor and Spy Sweeper ALL failed to fix it. In fact, those programs failed to even RUN.
To kill that pop-up, right-click on the taskbar (at the bottom with Start on the left and the clock on the right), choose (left click) Task Manager, make sure the Processes tab is at the forefront, right-click on the process named Antivirus 2010 (or similar) and choose End Process Tree.
Then download and install MalwareBytes from http://www.malwarebytes.org/ or mbam-setup.exe from my site here. You might have to restart into Safe Mode and install it. Then do a full scan. For me, a quick scan detected and said it fixed it, but the malware had regenerated itself. AVG Antivirus, Superantispyware, Spyware Doctor and Spy Sweeper ALL failed to fix it. In fact, those programs failed to even RUN.
High speed device plugged into a non-high speed port
PROBLEM:
I keep getting the attached display on my computer. It tells me that currently my High speed device plugged into a non-high speed port and that I can move my High Speed Port to a High Speed Port. Question: is moving to a High Speed Port easy or complicated? Is it only a couple of clicks or does it involve adding or changing hardware? Is this something you would do, or something a novice like myself can accomplish?
SOLUTION:
It's most likely referring to your newer (2.x) USB flash drive (or some other USB device) that is connected into your computer's older (1.x) USB port. It's not really an error. If it's too slow, though, you should buy a new USB port for your computer.
I keep getting the attached display on my computer. It tells me that currently my High speed device plugged into a non-high speed port and that I can move my High Speed Port to a High Speed Port. Question: is moving to a High Speed Port easy or complicated? Is it only a couple of clicks or does it involve adding or changing hardware? Is this something you would do, or something a novice like myself can accomplish?
SOLUTION:
It's most likely referring to your newer (2.x) USB flash drive (or some other USB device) that is connected into your computer's older (1.x) USB port. It's not really an error. If it's too slow, though, you should buy a new USB port for your computer.
AOL through Outlook using IMAP folders
PROBLEM:
Can you tell me again how to move deleted emails to a deleted email folder? The AOL Imap folder just crosses them out but leaves them there.
SOLUTION:
It's under Edit, Purge Deleted Messages.
Can you tell me again how to move deleted emails to a deleted email folder? The AOL Imap folder just crosses them out but leaves them there.
SOLUTION:
It's under Edit, Purge Deleted Messages.
Special characters in Word Perfect for DOS
It all starts with Ctrl-V, followed by the number combinations shown on the screen that comes up.
For example, the tilde is Ctrl-V + 002, although it doesn't show up on my screen, but maybe it'll work on yours.
The accent grave is 047, the accent acute is 041 if I'm reading their chart correctly.
For example, the tilde is Ctrl-V + 002, although it doesn't show up on my screen, but maybe it'll work on yours.
The accent grave is 047, the accent acute is 041 if I'm reading their chart correctly.
fixing profile problems in Outlook 2003
To recreate/fix your Outlook 2003 profile, do the following:
- Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, Mail
- click on Show Profiles
- Add a new profile
- give it any NEW name you want
- click OK
- Add your same old account back as a "new" account, click Next
- Add it as a POP3 account, click Next
- You can use the same settings as your current profile is using
- Click Next and Finish
- Use the new profile by clicking the "Always use this profile" option at the bottom, click OK
Windows has been shut down to protect your computer
PROBLEM:
A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to protect your computer. Run a system diagnostic supplied by your HW manufacturer. In particular, run a memory check and check for faulty or mismatched memory. Try changing video adapters, disable recently installed HW or SW, etc..... Begining dump of physical memory.
SOLUTION1:
Reboot the machine into Safe Mode. As soon as it boots up, start hitting the F8 key and choose plain old Safe Mode. Then right-click on My Computer, choose Manage, Device Manager and look for anything with an exclamation or question mark and temporarily disable that. Sometimes, just getting in and out of Safe Mode mysteriously fixes things.
SOLUTION2:
Memory is cheap right now. I would try buying a new stick and putting that in, replacing the old one(s). The problem usually REALLY is what the error message says, and it says you have memory problems. If you'd rather debug it, try this: Remove one of the memory chips (usually easily accessible underneath). Then reboot and see how it does. Then try the other chip all by itself. This assumes there's more than one memory chip.
A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to protect your computer. Run a system diagnostic supplied by your HW manufacturer. In particular, run a memory check and check for faulty or mismatched memory. Try changing video adapters, disable recently installed HW or SW, etc..... Begining dump of physical memory.
SOLUTION1:
Reboot the machine into Safe Mode. As soon as it boots up, start hitting the F8 key and choose plain old Safe Mode. Then right-click on My Computer, choose Manage, Device Manager and look for anything with an exclamation or question mark and temporarily disable that. Sometimes, just getting in and out of Safe Mode mysteriously fixes things.
SOLUTION2:
Memory is cheap right now. I would try buying a new stick and putting that in, replacing the old one(s). The problem usually REALLY is what the error message says, and it says you have memory problems. If you'd rather debug it, try this: Remove one of the memory chips (usually easily accessible underneath). Then reboot and see how it does. Then try the other chip all by itself. This assumes there's more than one memory chip.
High speed device plugged into a non-high speed port
PROBLEM:
I keep getting the attached display on my computer. It tells me that currently my High speed device plugged into a non-high speed port and that I can move my High Speed Port to a High Speed Port. Question: is moving to a High Speed Port easy or complicated? Is it only a couple of clicks or does it involve adding or changing hardware? Is this something you would do, or something a novice like myself can accomplish?
SOLUTION:
It's most likely referring to your newer (2.x) USB flash drive (or some other USB device) that is connected into your computer's older (1.x) USB port. It's not really an error. If it's too slow, though, you should buy a new USB port for your computer.
I keep getting the attached display on my computer. It tells me that currently my High speed device plugged into a non-high speed port and that I can move my High Speed Port to a High Speed Port. Question: is moving to a High Speed Port easy or complicated? Is it only a couple of clicks or does it involve adding or changing hardware? Is this something you would do, or something a novice like myself can accomplish?
SOLUTION:
It's most likely referring to your newer (2.x) USB flash drive (or some other USB device) that is connected into your computer's older (1.x) USB port. It's not really an error. If it's too slow, though, you should buy a new USB port for your computer.
AOL through Outlook using IMAP folders
PROBLEM:
Can you tell me again how to move deleted emails to a deleted email folder? The AOL Imap folder just crosses them out but leaves them there.
SOLUTION:
It's under Edit, Purge Deleted Messages.
Can you tell me again how to move deleted emails to a deleted email folder? The AOL Imap folder just crosses them out but leaves them there.
SOLUTION:
It's under Edit, Purge Deleted Messages.
Special characters in Word Perfect for DOS
It all starts with Ctrl-V, followed by the number combinations shown on the screen that comes up.
For example, the tilde is Ctrl-V + 002, although it doesn't show up on my screen, but maybe it'll work on yours.
The accent grave is 047, the accent acute is 041 if I'm reading their chart correctly.
For example, the tilde is Ctrl-V + 002, although it doesn't show up on my screen, but maybe it'll work on yours.
The accent grave is 047, the accent acute is 041 if I'm reading their chart correctly.
fixing profile problems in Outlook 2003
To recreate/fix your Outlook 2003 profile, do the following:
- Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, Mail
- click on Show Profiles
- Add a new profile
- give it any NEW name you want
- click OK
- Add your same old account back as a "new" account, click Next
- Add it as a POP3 account, click Next
- You can use the same settings as your current profile is using
- Click Next and Finish
- Use the new profile by clicking the "Always use this profile" option at the bottom, click OK
Windows has been shut down to protect your computer
| PROBLEM: A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to protect your computer. Run a system diagnostic supplied by your HW manufacturer. In particular, run a memory check and check for faulty or mismatched memory. Try changing video adapters, disable recently installed HW or SW, etc..... Beginning dump of physical memory. SOLUTION1: Reboot the machine into Safe Mode. As soon as it boots up, start hitting the F8 key and choose plain old Safe Mode. Then right-click on My Computer, choose Manage, Device Manager and look for anything with an exclamation or question mark and temporarily disable that. Sometimes, just getting in and out of Safe Mode mysteriously fixes things. SOLUTION2: Memory is cheap right now. I would try buying a new stick  and putting that in, replacing the old one(s). The problem usually REALLY is what the error message says, and it says you have memory problems. If you'd rather debug it, try this: Remove one of the memory chips (usually easily accessible underneath). Then reboot and see how it does. Then try the other chip all by itself. This assumes there's more than one memory chip. | We recommend memory from 4allmemory  Comp U Plus Deals Page! Click Here |
Fixing access denied error printing through DOS PRN
If you’re trying to print through DOS to your default printer PRN and you get an “access denied” error, try this:
In Control Panel, System, Hardware, Device Manager, Ports, Printer Port (LPT1), Port Settings, check the box next to Enable Legacy Plug and Play Detection
In Control Panel, System, Hardware, Device Manager, Ports, Printer Port (LPT1), Port Settings, check the box next to Enable Legacy Plug and Play Detection
Your old electronics might not be worthless after all
FYI, your old electronics might not be worthless after all. https://www.econewonline.com/samsclub/Common/equiptypes.aspx?SiteXfrMsg=1
Access your Zune directly
Great info here:
http://www.roysac.com/blog/2007/10/access-your-zune-from-windows-explorer.html
You can only delete one song at a time, though, so it’s a limited solution.
http://www.roysac.com/blog/2007/10/access-your-zune-from-windows-explorer.html
You can only delete one song at a time, though, so it’s a limited solution.
Wireless not working
QUESTION: No matter where I go, the wireless is not working.
ANSWER: I just had to “enable wireless” by right-clicking on the icon at the bottom-right of the task bar and choose Enable Radio. I could then connect right into the wireless network. Sometimes when a wireless network has no security on it, the wireless device will prompt you and make you click OK or something before it connects to an unsecured network. Maybe that’s what was happening to you?
ANSWER: I just had to “enable wireless” by right-clicking on the icon at the bottom-right of the task bar and choose Enable Radio. I could then connect right into the wireless network. Sometimes when a wireless network has no security on it, the wireless device will prompt you and make you click OK or something before it connects to an unsecured network. Maybe that’s what was happening to you?
Can't see Sent Items in Outlook
QUESTION:
I can’t see any of my Sent Items in Outlook (2003) anymore
ANSWER:
Try the following:
Click View
Arrange By
Current View
Customize Current View
Filter = OFF
I can’t see any of my Sent Items in Outlook (2003) anymore
ANSWER:
Try the following:
Click View
Arrange By
Current View
Customize Current View
Filter = OFF
Set email to forward to someone else
QUESTION:
How do I set email (Outlook 2003) to forward to someone else while I’m out?
ANSWER:
In Outlook, click on Tools, Out of Office Assistant
Click “I am currently out of the office…” and type your outgoing message, if any.
Click “Add Rule” at the bottom left.
Check the “Forward” box and click the “To” button to find the new recipient in the address book. Or just type their name in there and it SHOULD find it for you.
Click OK, then “Yes” to the prompt “This rule will fire for all incoming messages.”
Click OK on the next screen to finish the process. You’re all set.
How do I set email (Outlook 2003) to forward to someone else while I’m out?
ANSWER:
In Outlook, click on Tools, Out of Office Assistant
Click “I am currently out of the office…” and type your outgoing message, if any.
Click “Add Rule” at the bottom left.
Check the “Forward” box and click the “To” button to find the new recipient in the address book. Or just type their name in there and it SHOULD find it for you.
Click OK, then “Yes” to the prompt “This rule will fire for all incoming messages.”
Click OK on the next screen to finish the process. You’re all set.
error in hidden module: DistMon
QUESTION:
I’m getting the following error whenever I open Excel: Microsoft Visual Basic Compile error in hidden module: DistMon
ANSWER:
Delete the file: “c:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Application Data\Microsoft\Excel\XLSTART\PDFMaker.xla”
I’m getting the following error whenever I open Excel: Microsoft Visual Basic Compile error in hidden module: DistMon
ANSWER:
Delete the file: “c:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Application Data\Microsoft\Excel\XLSTART\PDFMaker.xla”
Rejected messages from addresses I've never heard of
QUESTION:
I just started my computer this morning and I had 9 undeliverable/ spam/ rejected messages from addresses I never heard of. I have a feeling I am being hijacked to send spam. Please advise.
ANSWER:
It’s someone pretending to be you when they send out their spam messages. It never touches your computer. The recipient’s server sends the rejections to you because that’s where the spam message is pretending to be coming from. There’s really nothing we can do about it, short of giving you a new email address.
I just started my computer this morning and I had 9 undeliverable/ spam/ rejected messages from addresses I never heard of. I have a feeling I am being hijacked to send spam. Please advise.
ANSWER:
It’s someone pretending to be you when they send out their spam messages. It never touches your computer. The recipient’s server sends the rejections to you because that’s where the spam message is pretending to be coming from. There’s really nothing we can do about it, short of giving you a new email address.
Kaspersky is not blocking spam
QUESTION:
Kaspersky doesn’t seem to be blocking spam.
ANSWER:
Make sure its anti-spam feature is enabled. In Outlook, go to Tools, Options, Anti-Spam and set it like so:
Spam - Move to Folder - “Mailbox - [user's full name] / Junk E-Mail”
Probable Spam - Move to Folder - “Mailbox - [user's full name] / Junk E-Mail”
Kaspersky doesn’t seem to be blocking spam.
ANSWER:
Make sure its anti-spam feature is enabled. In Outlook, go to Tools, Options, Anti-Spam and set it like so:
Spam - Move to Folder - “Mailbox - [user's full name] / Junk E-Mail”
Probable Spam - Move to Folder - “Mailbox - [user's full name] / Junk E-Mail”
Can't paste anything into Outlook
QUESTION:
I can’t paste anything into Outlook, but I can into Word, etc.
ANSWER:
Open Microsoft Word, go to TOOLS> OPTIONS> Select the SAVE tab and uncheck Embed smart tags.
Also, there’s a security feature in Outlook that, in certain situations requires that you have a New Mail window open first, THEN paste into. In other words, you can’t copy something from another program THEN open a New Mail window. The New Mail window has to already be open.
I can’t paste anything into Outlook, but I can into Word, etc.
ANSWER:
Open Microsoft Word, go to TOOLS> OPTIONS> Select the SAVE tab and uncheck Embed smart tags.
Also, there’s a security feature in Outlook that, in certain situations requires that you have a New Mail window open first, THEN paste into. In other words, you can’t copy something from another program THEN open a New Mail window. The New Mail window has to already be open.
Updating Adobe PDF Reader
QUESTION:
I have received a couple of emails in the last week about updating my PDF reader. Is is safe to open and update?
ANSWER:
Not if it came via email, no. Acrobat Reader will update itself, and occasionally prompt you on the screen regarding. It will never come through email. To update Acrobat Reader yourself, click on Help, then click Check for Updates.
I have received a couple of emails in the last week about updating my PDF reader. Is is safe to open and update?
ANSWER:
Not if it came via email, no. Acrobat Reader will update itself, and occasionally prompt you on the screen regarding. It will never come through email. To update Acrobat Reader yourself, click on Help, then click Check for Updates.
Data recovery
QUESTION:
My hard drive has died, and I’ve lost valuable data. If you can’t recover it for me, is there a service who can?
ANSWER:
Here’s the best one I’ve found: Gillware Inc. - gillware@gillware.com
Estimated Charges
Standard fee for Microsoft Windows: $378.99
Clean Room (if necessary)*: $300.00 (*Clean room recovery is necessary on drives with severe electrical or mechanical problems)
Total Estimated Charges: $378.99 to 678.99
My hard drive has died, and I’ve lost valuable data. If you can’t recover it for me, is there a service who can?
ANSWER:
Here’s the best one I’ve found: Gillware Inc. - gillware@gillware.com
Estimated Charges
Standard fee for Microsoft Windows: $378.99
Clean Room (if necessary)*: $300.00 (*Clean room recovery is necessary on drives with severe electrical or mechanical problems)
Total Estimated Charges: $378.99 to 678.99
Transferring iTunes to new computer
QUESTION:
iTunes on my new computer?
ANSWER:
I have copied your iTunes from the old computer to the new. If you haven’t already “authorized” your current computer, here’s how: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1727?viewlocale=en_US
iTunes on my new computer?
ANSWER:
I have copied your iTunes from the old computer to the new. If you haven’t already “authorized” your current computer, here’s how: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1727?viewlocale=en_US
"Show Desktop" icon missing
QUESTION:
My “Show Desktop” icon just disappeared from my Quick Start menu. How do I restore that?
ANSWER:
It probably got “bumped” aside by something else putting an icon in that space. You can drag that double greater than sign >> and make that space wider. OR just temporarily expand that space and drag and drop that Show Desktop icon to the far left where I personally like to keep mine.
If that doesn’t fix it, go here: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=332
My “Show Desktop” icon just disappeared from my Quick Start menu. How do I restore that?
ANSWER:
It probably got “bumped” aside by something else putting an icon in that space. You can drag that double greater than sign >> and make that space wider. OR just temporarily expand that space and drag and drop that Show Desktop icon to the far left where I personally like to keep mine.
If that doesn’t fix it, go here: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=332
Loud "BEEP" sound
QUESTION:
Is there any way to turn off the loud “BEEP” sound that occurs when Intel Proset detects a wireless network? I’ve tried going to control panel and muting all the sounds, but that doesn’t seem to work.
ANSWER:
Try going into Intel ProSet Wireless, Tools, Application Settings, uncheck Show Alert Notifications.If that doesn’t fix it, try going into Control Panel, Sounds and set the Sound Scheme to “Windows Default” instead of “No Sound.”
Is there any way to turn off the loud “BEEP” sound that occurs when Intel Proset detects a wireless network? I’ve tried going to control panel and muting all the sounds, but that doesn’t seem to work.
ANSWER:
Try going into Intel ProSet Wireless, Tools, Application Settings, uncheck Show Alert Notifications.If that doesn’t fix it, try going into Control Panel, Sounds and set the Sound Scheme to “Windows Default” instead of “No Sound.”
Duplex printing
QUESTION:
Duplex printing isn’t working, but it worked before.
ANSWER:
Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Faxes, right click and choose Properties on that printer. Click Device Settings tab, choose Duplex toward the bottom, change it from Unavailable to Available [or something similar on other printers].
Duplex printing isn’t working, but it worked before.
ANSWER:
Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Faxes, right click and choose Properties on that printer. Click Device Settings tab, choose Duplex toward the bottom, change it from Unavailable to Available [or something similar on other printers].
Computer very slow
QUESTION:
My computer is very slow on start up and is hanging up in programs.
ANSWER:
Your system log files say the following: The device, \Device\Harddisk0\D, has a bad block. So, you need to run CheckDisk.
Go to a command prompt (Start, Run, cmd) and type the following: chkdsk /r
When you hit Enter it’ll say it can’t do it now, but can upon reboot. Go ahead and reboot and let that run. It might take an hour, but probably less.
My computer is very slow on start up and is hanging up in programs.
ANSWER:
Your system log files say the following: The device, \Device\Harddisk0\D, has a bad block. So, you need to run CheckDisk.
Go to a command prompt (Start, Run, cmd) and type the following: chkdsk /r
When you hit Enter it’ll say it can’t do it now, but can upon reboot. Go ahead and reboot and let that run. It might take an hour, but probably less.
Mailbox over the limit
QUESTION:
I started getting notices that my mailbox is over it’s limit. I have archived items over 90 days. What else can I do to stop these messages?
Isn’t this pretty much the same as archiving to my hard drive?
I use three months.
ANSWER:
You can create an Outlook Personal Folder (PST file) where you can move messages to reduce the size of your “Mailbox.” To do that, from Outlook’s main screen, choose File, New, Outlook Data File, click OK to accept all the default values after that. Then create folders under this Personal Folder and move any messages you want from your “Mailbox - [firstname lastname]” folders to your “Personal Folders”. Just keep in mind that these “Personal Folders” don’t get backed up every night like your Mailbox does. So, if you lose the laptop or its hard drive dies, you lose those messages unless you’ve made another back up somewhere else.
Yes, but you can be more specific about which messages you move to the hard drive, as opposed to “everything older than 6 months” etc.
OK. But my way, if you have, for instance, a week-old email that you know has a huge attachment, you can drag and drop just THAT email into your personal folder. It just gives you more flexibility.
I started getting notices that my mailbox is over it’s limit. I have archived items over 90 days. What else can I do to stop these messages?
Isn’t this pretty much the same as archiving to my hard drive?
I use three months.
ANSWER:
You can create an Outlook Personal Folder (PST file) where you can move messages to reduce the size of your “Mailbox.” To do that, from Outlook’s main screen, choose File, New, Outlook Data File, click OK to accept all the default values after that. Then create folders under this Personal Folder and move any messages you want from your “Mailbox - [firstname lastname]” folders to your “Personal Folders”. Just keep in mind that these “Personal Folders” don’t get backed up every night like your Mailbox does. So, if you lose the laptop or its hard drive dies, you lose those messages unless you’ve made another back up somewhere else.
Yes, but you can be more specific about which messages you move to the hard drive, as opposed to “everything older than 6 months” etc.
OK. But my way, if you have, for instance, a week-old email that you know has a huge attachment, you can drag and drop just THAT email into your personal folder. It just gives you more flexibility.
Serving the midstate since the Turn of the Century!
For honest, fair and reliable help with your PC or entire network (Windows or Linux), support a local small business owner and call Bill for free advice and friendly, capable service.
(615) 479-4981
(615) 479-4981
Hourly rates VERY reasonable:
$60/hour (home) — $75/hour (business)
$60/hour (home) — $75/hour (business)
Anything done remotely is 25% off
No contracts, unless you want a contract. No charge if we can’t help! Our goal is happy customers and repeat business. We do it right and only recommend things you need. We’ll even show you how to do it yourself! No job too small. At these prices, you’ll call us for those “little problems,” too. Monthly retainers also available.
Licensed, certified and experienced. One-hour minimum (for new customers) and 33 cents per mile for on-site jobs. Travel time NOT charged.
Welcome!
This is hepya.com / computersavior.com / nashvillecomputerhelp.com, also known as ComputerHelp! Hopefully, you'll find it useful for any of your computer hardware and software issues. If these tips don't help, I can always stop by in person if you're in the Nashville, TN area, or remotely through the internet anywhere in the world if you're able to access the internet.
Fixing access denied error printing through DOS PRN
If you’re trying to print through DOS to your default printer PRN and you get an “access denied” error, try this:
In Control Panel, System, Hardware, Device Manager, Ports, Printer Port (LPT1), Port Settings, check the box next to Enable Legacy Plug and Play Detection
In Control Panel, System, Hardware, Device Manager, Ports, Printer Port (LPT1), Port Settings, check the box next to Enable Legacy Plug and Play Detection
Your old electronics might not be worthless after all
FYI, your old electronics might not be worthless after all. https://www.econewonline.com/samsclub/Common/equiptypes.aspx?SiteXfrMsg=1
Access your Zune directly
Great info here:
http://www.roysac.com/blog/2007/10/access-your-zune-from-windows-explorer.html
You can only delete one song at a time, though, so it’s a limited solution.
http://www.roysac.com/blog/2007/10/access-your-zune-from-windows-explorer.html
You can only delete one song at a time, though, so it’s a limited solution.
Wireless not working
QUESTION: No matter where I go, the wireless is not working.
ANSWER: I just had to “enable wireless” by right-clicking on the icon at the bottom-right of the task bar and choose Enable Radio. I could then connect right into the wireless network. Sometimes when a wireless network has no security on it, the wireless device will prompt you and make you click OK or something before it connects to an unsecured network. Maybe that’s what was happening to you?
ANSWER: I just had to “enable wireless” by right-clicking on the icon at the bottom-right of the task bar and choose Enable Radio. I could then connect right into the wireless network. Sometimes when a wireless network has no security on it, the wireless device will prompt you and make you click OK or something before it connects to an unsecured network. Maybe that’s what was happening to you?
Can't see Sent Items in Outlook
QUESTION:
I can’t see any of my Sent Items in Outlook (2003) anymore
ANSWER:
Try the following:
Click View
Arrange By
Current View
Customize Current View
Filter = OFF
I can’t see any of my Sent Items in Outlook (2003) anymore
ANSWER:
Try the following:
Click View
Arrange By
Current View
Customize Current View
Filter = OFF
Set email to forward to someone else
QUESTION:
How do I set email (Outlook 2003) to forward to someone else while I’m out?
ANSWER:
In Outlook, click on Tools, Out of Office Assistant
Click “I am currently out of the office…” and type your outgoing message, if any.
Click “Add Rule” at the bottom left.
Check the “Forward” box and click the “To” button to find the new recipient in the address book. Or just type their name in there and it SHOULD find it for you.
Click OK, then “Yes” to the prompt “This rule will fire for all incoming messages.”
Click OK on the next screen to finish the process. You’re all set.
How do I set email (Outlook 2003) to forward to someone else while I’m out?
ANSWER:
In Outlook, click on Tools, Out of Office Assistant
Click “I am currently out of the office…” and type your outgoing message, if any.
Click “Add Rule” at the bottom left.
Check the “Forward” box and click the “To” button to find the new recipient in the address book. Or just type their name in there and it SHOULD find it for you.
Click OK, then “Yes” to the prompt “This rule will fire for all incoming messages.”
Click OK on the next screen to finish the process. You’re all set.
error in hidden module: DistMon
QUESTION:
I’m getting the following error whenever I open Excel: Microsoft Visual Basic Compile error in hidden module: DistMon
ANSWER:
Delete the file: “c:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Application Data\Microsoft\Excel\XLSTART\PDFMaker.xla”
I’m getting the following error whenever I open Excel: Microsoft Visual Basic Compile error in hidden module: DistMon
ANSWER:
Delete the file: “c:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Application Data\Microsoft\Excel\XLSTART\PDFMaker.xla”
Kaspersky is not blocking spam
QUESTION:
Kaspersky doesn’t seem to be blocking spam.
ANSWER:
Make sure its anti-spam feature is enabled. In Outlook, go to Tools, Options, Anti-Spam and set it like so:
Spam - Move to Folder - “Mailbox - [user's full name] / Junk E-Mail”
Probable Spam - Move to Folder - “Mailbox - [user's full name] / Junk E-Mail”
Kaspersky doesn’t seem to be blocking spam.
ANSWER:
Make sure its anti-spam feature is enabled. In Outlook, go to Tools, Options, Anti-Spam and set it like so:
Spam - Move to Folder - “Mailbox - [user's full name] / Junk E-Mail”
Probable Spam - Move to Folder - “Mailbox - [user's full name] / Junk E-Mail”
Can't paste anything into Outlook
QUESTION:
I can’t paste anything into Outlook, but I can into Word, etc.
ANSWER:
Open Microsoft Word, go to TOOLS> OPTIONS> Select the SAVE tab and uncheck Embed smart tags.
Also, there’s a security feature in Outlook that, in certain situations requires that you have a New Mail window open first, THEN paste into. In other words, you can’t copy something from another program THEN open a New Mail window. The New Mail window has to already be open.
I can’t paste anything into Outlook, but I can into Word, etc.
ANSWER:
Open Microsoft Word, go to TOOLS> OPTIONS> Select the SAVE tab and uncheck Embed smart tags.
Also, there’s a security feature in Outlook that, in certain situations requires that you have a New Mail window open first, THEN paste into. In other words, you can’t copy something from another program THEN open a New Mail window. The New Mail window has to already be open.
Updating Adobe PDF Reader
QUESTION:
I have received a couple of emails in the last week about updating my PDF reader. Is is safe to open and update?
ANSWER:
Not if it came via email, no. Acrobat Reader will update itself, and occasionally prompt you on the screen regarding. It will never come through email. To update Acrobat Reader yourself, click on Help, then click Check for Updates.
I have received a couple of emails in the last week about updating my PDF reader. Is is safe to open and update?
ANSWER:
Not if it came via email, no. Acrobat Reader will update itself, and occasionally prompt you on the screen regarding. It will never come through email. To update Acrobat Reader yourself, click on Help, then click Check for Updates.
Data recovery
QUESTION:
My hard drive has died, and I’ve lost valuable data. If you can’t recover it for me, is there a service who can?
ANSWER:
Here’s the best one I’ve found: Gillware Inc. - gillware@gillware.com
Estimated Charges
Standard fee for Microsoft Windows: $378.99
Clean Room (if necessary)*: $300.00 (*Clean room recovery is necessary on drives with severe electrical or mechanical problems)
Total Estimated Charges: $378.99 to 678.99
My hard drive has died, and I’ve lost valuable data. If you can’t recover it for me, is there a service who can?
ANSWER:
Here’s the best one I’ve found: Gillware Inc. - gillware@gillware.com
Estimated Charges
Standard fee for Microsoft Windows: $378.99
Clean Room (if necessary)*: $300.00 (*Clean room recovery is necessary on drives with severe electrical or mechanical problems)
Total Estimated Charges: $378.99 to 678.99
Transferring iTunes to new computer
QUESTION:
iTunes on my new computer?
ANSWER:
I have copied your iTunes from the old computer to the new. If you haven’t already “authorized” your current computer, here’s how: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1727?viewlocale=en_US
iTunes on my new computer?
ANSWER:
I have copied your iTunes from the old computer to the new. If you haven’t already “authorized” your current computer, here’s how: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1727?viewlocale=en_US
"Show Desktop" icon missing
QUESTION:
My “Show Desktop” icon just disappeared from my Quick Start menu. How do I restore that?
ANSWER:
It probably got “bumped” aside by something else putting an icon in that space. You can drag that double greater than sign >> and make that space wider. OR just temporarily expand that space and drag and drop that Show Desktop icon to the far left where I personally like to keep mine.
If that doesn’t fix it, go here: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=332
My “Show Desktop” icon just disappeared from my Quick Start menu. How do I restore that?
ANSWER:
It probably got “bumped” aside by something else putting an icon in that space. You can drag that double greater than sign >> and make that space wider. OR just temporarily expand that space and drag and drop that Show Desktop icon to the far left where I personally like to keep mine.
If that doesn’t fix it, go here: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=332
Loud "BEEP" sound
QUESTION:
Is there any way to turn off the loud “BEEP” sound that occurs when Intel Proset detects a wireless network? I’ve tried going to control panel and muting all the sounds, but that doesn’t seem to work.
ANSWER:
Try going into Intel ProSet Wireless, Tools, Application Settings, uncheck Show Alert Notifications.If that doesn’t fix it, try going into Control Panel, Sounds and set the Sound Scheme to “Windows Default” instead of “No Sound.”
Is there any way to turn off the loud “BEEP” sound that occurs when Intel Proset detects a wireless network? I’ve tried going to control panel and muting all the sounds, but that doesn’t seem to work.
ANSWER:
Try going into Intel ProSet Wireless, Tools, Application Settings, uncheck Show Alert Notifications.If that doesn’t fix it, try going into Control Panel, Sounds and set the Sound Scheme to “Windows Default” instead of “No Sound.”
Computer very slow
QUESTION:
My computer is very slow on start up and is hanging up in programs.
ANSWER:
Your system log files say the following: The device, \Device\Harddisk0\D, has a bad block. So, you need to run CheckDisk.
Go to a command prompt (Start, Run, cmd) and type the following: chkdsk /r
When you hit Enter it’ll say it can’t do it now, but can upon reboot. Go ahead and reboot and let that run. It might take an hour, but probably less.
My computer is very slow on start up and is hanging up in programs.
ANSWER:
Your system log files say the following: The device, \Device\Harddisk0\D, has a bad block. So, you need to run CheckDisk.
Go to a command prompt (Start, Run, cmd) and type the following: chkdsk /r
When you hit Enter it’ll say it can’t do it now, but can upon reboot. Go ahead and reboot and let that run. It might take an hour, but probably less.
Mailbox over the limit
QUESTION:
I started getting notices that my mailbox is over it’s limit. I have archived items over 90 days. What else can I do to stop these messages?
Isn’t this pretty much the same as archiving to my hard drive?
I use three months.
ANSWER:
You can create an Outlook Personal Folder (PST file) where you can move messages to reduce the size of your “Mailbox.” To do that, from Outlook’s main screen, choose File, New, Outlook Data File, click OK to accept all the default values after that. Then create folders under this Personal Folder and move any messages you want from your “Mailbox - [firstname lastname]” folders to your “Personal Folders”. Just keep in mind that these “Personal Folders” don’t get backed up every night like your Mailbox does. So, if you lose the laptop or its hard drive dies, you lose those messages unless you’ve made another back up somewhere else.
Yes, but you can be more specific about which messages you move to the hard drive, as opposed to “everything older than 6 months” etc.
OK. But my way, if you have, for instance, a week-old email that you know has a huge attachment, you can drag and drop just THAT email into your personal folder. It just gives you more flexibility.
I started getting notices that my mailbox is over it’s limit. I have archived items over 90 days. What else can I do to stop these messages?
Isn’t this pretty much the same as archiving to my hard drive?
I use three months.
ANSWER:
You can create an Outlook Personal Folder (PST file) where you can move messages to reduce the size of your “Mailbox.” To do that, from Outlook’s main screen, choose File, New, Outlook Data File, click OK to accept all the default values after that. Then create folders under this Personal Folder and move any messages you want from your “Mailbox - [firstname lastname]” folders to your “Personal Folders”. Just keep in mind that these “Personal Folders” don’t get backed up every night like your Mailbox does. So, if you lose the laptop or its hard drive dies, you lose those messages unless you’ve made another back up somewhere else.
Yes, but you can be more specific about which messages you move to the hard drive, as opposed to “everything older than 6 months” etc.
OK. But my way, if you have, for instance, a week-old email that you know has a huge attachment, you can drag and drop just THAT email into your personal folder. It just gives you more flexibility.
Serving the midstate since the Turn of the Century!
For honest, fair and reliable help with your PC or entire network (Windows or Linux), support a local small business owner and call Bill for free advice and friendly, capable service.
(615) 479-4981
(615) 479-4981
Hourly rates VERY reasonable:
$60/hour (home) — $75/hour (business)
$60/hour (home) — $75/hour (business)
Anything done remotely is 25% off
No contracts, unless you want a contract. No charge if we can’t help! Our goal is happy customers and repeat business. We do it right and only recommend things you need. We’ll even show you how to do it yourself! No job too small. At these prices, you’ll call us for those “little problems,” too. Monthly retainers also available.
Licensed, certified and experienced. One-hour minimum (for new customers) and 33 cents per mile for on-site jobs. Travel time NOT charged.
Welcome!
This is hepya.com / computersavior.com / nashvillecomputerhelp.com, also known as ComputerHelp! Hopefully, you'll find it useful for any of your computer hardware and software issues. If these tips don't help, I can always stop by in person if you're in the Nashville, TN area, or remotely through the internet anywhere in the world if you're able to access the internet.
CAT5 RJ-45 Cable Pin-Outs
Copied from http://www.tc.cc.tx.us/rj45_wiring_scheme.html and put here just in case their website removes it.
Eight Position (RJ-45) Modular Cable
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T568B (with clip down) | T568A (with clip down) |
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CAT5 RJ-45 Cable Pin-Outs
Copied from http://www.tc.cc.tx.us/rj45_wiring_scheme.html and put here just in case their website removes it.
Eight Position (RJ-45) Modular Cable
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T568B (with clip down) | T568A (with clip down) |
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