Category Archives: Operatings Systems
Outlook Today script error
Have you ever gotten a script error “278” when you click on Outlook Today? Today I ran into this issue. The solution was pretty easy for me. Here are my steps: Go to the Control Panel and select Programs and … Continue reading
Outlook favorite folders missing
Have you ever lost your Outlook favorite folders in the left menu? Click on the “Mail” button at the bottom of the menu and watch them magically reappear!
Can’t install Windows Updates after spyware removal
I had an issue where a computer wouldn’t install windows updates after I removed some spyware and viruses on it. Specifically, I couldn’t get the computer to install one of the KB packs and it blue screened during a Windows … Continue reading
Spyware Removal
These are some of my favorite tools: Spyware Doctor MalwareBytes I especially like the way MalwareBytes installs/runs in safe mode. What are yours?
Outlook not updating with new emails from Exchange server
Having issues with Outlook not updating as new emails are received on Windows XP? Does an Exchange server host the email? Try adding a firewall exception for Outlook.exe on your client computers. Works like a charm!
Streamlining Vista
These are the performance tuning steps I usually take after a fresh install of Windows Vista: Disable System Restore Adjust for best performance (System Properties-Advanced Tab, Performance) Disable User Account Control Pick one or the other: Google Desktop or Windows … Continue reading
Pick of the Week for 1/5/2009
VMWare Fusion for OS X. It rocks on the Core 2 Duo with 2 – 4GB of RAM. http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion/
Windows Vista Movie Maker…how to make a DVD?
Well, I’m sorry to say it doesn’t look possible. If you like using Movie Maker to edit than you can just publish the movie as an AVI and import it into whatever software you want to use to author the … Continue reading