Technical Support: Microsoft Office 2003 Help

Monday, February 1, 2010

Microsoft has a range of products and services, and it offers support for all its products. Microsoft Office 2003 has many improvements when compared to its predecessors. When you are working with Outlook 2003, you can have many technical issues like how to customize contacts, how to manage files, how to share information, how to automate tasks, how to organize calendar, how to customize e-mail messages, how to configure e-mail accounts and many others.

For getting information about how to resolve all these technical issues, you can visit Microsoft support website. When you are working with Office 2003, then you can take help from Microsoft Office online on many topics.

You can get information about how to create and format documents, how to share information, how to automate tasks, how to secure your documents, how to work with graphics and charts and many more related to Word 2003. While installation of Microsoft Office 2003, you can face some error messages like runtime error and so.

While working with Office 2003 you may face following error messages, “This patch could not be opened”, “The Windows Installer service could not be accessed”, you can take information from Microsoft support website for resolving these technical issues. You can also contact a support professional through e-mail, phone or online for getting help on technical issues related to Microsoft Office 2003. In Microsoft technical communities, you can ask questions, share information and exchange ideas with others. 

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Computer Support: Microsoft XP help-incredible solution

Friday, January 15, 2010

Albeit, Windows 7 has been introduced by Microsoft, but still Microsoft XP tends to dominating all the segment of market. Understanding the mentality of user Microsoft has extended the support of Windows XP till April, 2011.

Microsoft has collaboration with top IT support provider to meet the expectation of the vast Windows XP user group.

Scope of Microsoft XP help:

•        Setup and maintenance    

•        Computer Security and privacy

•        Web browsing and e-mail

•        Networking

•        Digital photography

•        Making movies

•        Music and video

•        TV and multimedia

•        Working remotely

•        Instant messaging

•        Accessibility

•        Games for Windows

Hence, if you have any concern related to your XP PC, come and get the solution over the hotline on 24/7 basis and Microsoft Certified technician will be happy to help you.

Microsoft XP help agencies are offering their support services on the remote basis which is the most authentic and reliable mode of communication. Asker can get in touch with the chat session or over the phone line and get the instant solution.

For sophisticated issue they have standard escalation matrix to deal the problem.

Microsoft XP help offering organizations are offering free updates with Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3). It will equip the system with latest security updates, hotfixes, and select out-of-band releases.

Note: To configure SP3, either Windows XP Service Pack 1a (SP1a) or Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) must be installed.

Installation procedure is quite simple, form the webpage click on download and choose the desired language. You need to save the file to any desired location and then open and run this program. You don’t have to make any changes, just follow the on screen command and it will be done automatically.

Microsoft help center - destination for satisfaction

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Dedicated work of Microsoft has totally turned around the way of thinking and living both. Today, we are in an absolute IT world.

From home segment to large enterprises, everywhere you can see the impact of Microsoft. It has produced diverse products from normal operating system to server operating system. On one side enjoy IE8 with superfast speed and ultimate features and on other end make your office work smart with Microsoft Office 2007.

With the additional quality products, it has also emphasized on the help/support concern so as to meet the growing expectation. It has collaborated with major, IT giant to organize best Microsoft help center.

Scope of Microsoft help center

·         Installation and up gradation

·         Maintenance and troubleshooting

·         Internet Security

·         Performance

·         Update new patches

With the entry of Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 in the market, responsibility of these Microsoft help center, has increased manifolds.

Microsoft has introduced Free Windows 7 upgrade as well as normal Windows 7 upgrade plan. User can take appropriate help from authorized Microsoft help center. Free upgrade is permissible on the acceptance from Microsoft while the general upgrade is available for the mass segment.

Free upgrade has been introduced in assistance with the major manufacturer like DELL, HP, Lenovo, Acer and many more. You must fulfill eligibility criteria.

Authorized Microsoft help center are delivering support for complete Microsoft product. This support can be subscribed easily from the registered website of support provider. Now, you don’t need to call your local technician simply click and fix your issue in no time. Everything is possible remotely that’s too on 24/7 basis. It’s an amazing experience, sit relax and get everything done automatically. 

Microsoft support: Anti-Virus security to get maximum of your resource

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Are you suffering with your computer box? Not able to make good revert from your system resource. You may be among those who are:

•         Getting sluggish performance in spite of making adequate investment

•         Getting private data hacked over the Internet

•         Unable to enjoy favorite game over the computer

Not a big deal. After going through this blog you would get everything resolved.

Take a notice of your system properties where the operating system is mention. Accordingly install suitable Anti-Virus security on your system. For your convenient I am here, to disclose about some best Anti-Virus security products.

NoAdware

NoAdware Anti-Virus security does an impressive work to remove spyware, adware, trojans, dialers and worms in a few minutes. Worldwide approximately 47 million customers are currently availing the programs. FREE! download is available.

 Spyware Doctor

Spyware is the most aggressive Anti-Virus security. User can get up to date security for their PC. The best feature of the product is, it requires least of your system resource, so you can keep your optimum performance.

 Windows Defender

Presence of Anti-Virus security Windows Defender will smooth the performance of your system without interfering with system performance. It will make pop-ups and other irrelevant ads to abdicate your system.

Installation of Anti-Virus security packages is not a tough deal. They are user-friendly and can be installed easily with the help of setup wizard in few minutes.

Note: Don’t install two Anti-Virus security products on a same system. It may raise confliction.

Computer support for getting live solution

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

These days online computer support has simplified the troubleshooting of computer and server to a huge extent. Online computer support is available round the clock to fix any kind of simple or complex issue. These programs are more reliable, secure and authentic. User has the ultimate right to choose the payment mode.

 The motive of blog is to create awareness about the services of the computer support. Computer support is offering diverse solution to the leading issues.

 E-mail Help:

 E-mail has become an important prospective of any organization. But sometimes due to some reason you may find yourself absolutely helpless when your e-mail client doesn’t work desirably. Most commonly used e-mail client on professional front is Outlook Express. As we know, it keeps the user accounts on the hard drives hence they are vulnerable. Probable causes behind the crash of e-mail may include viruses, bad software and corrupted e-mail attachments. Computer Support provides genuine solution in real-time. It helps the user to take back-up of the e-mail clients as well.

 PC Tune-up: Computer Support offers suitable packages for consistent monitoring services. They take care of any abnormality in your hardware or software configuration by regular PC checkup programs and do the needful so that you can use your system under best condition.

  Computer Errors: Computer Support helps in fixing any kind of Windows registry conflict, software error or security concerns in no time.  They can detect and fix all errors pertaining to registry and optimize the system performance.

 Data Backup: In order to manage your database in a secure way, computer support helps the users with latest backup technology. Based upon the convenience of the users, both discrete/individual and online backup are used to render computer support.

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Automatically send e-mail, files, and tracking in Microsoft Outlook

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Sometimes it is very important to monitor and archive e-mail, especially in the business environment. One example is responsible for all the fault of workers' e-mail sent to the client. Perhaps the simplest way to achieve this goal is to increase the load as the copy or Bcc e-mail address. This is supported by all email clients on the Internet, like Gmail Microsoft Live Mail and Yahoo Mail or on a computer, such as Mozilla Thunderbird or Microsoft Outlook.

The Outlook Auto BCC / CC add-in has been designed specifically for Microsoft Outlook . This allows the installation of automated accounting systems and SS based on the recipient e-mail rules. Possible measures include the provision of all outgoing messages RUL e-mail, e-mail sent to specific e-mail or by e-mail in accordance with the topic sentence or attachments.

You can create additional exceptions to the rules so that some e-mail address and e-mail address has not yet been filed or oversight.

This is the perfect solution for archiving e-mail, and this is not a problem of all letters sent to other e-mail archive. For example, one could create a backup account, Gmail, and added that the new e-mail has been widely accepted as an e-mail sent from Microsoft Outlook. Another option is to configure Microsoft Outlook add-ins so that only emails containing the keywords or phrases is transmitted to other recipients.

Mainly because of the e-mail archiving solutions, and control is that users be aware of the screen behind basal cell carcinoma or add a CC recipient of Outlook add-ins for managing all aspects of automatic control.

Auto BCC / CC is compatible with Microsoft Outlook 2007, Outlook 2003, Outlook XP (2002) and Outlook 2000.

How to Create a New Outlook Profile

Friday, July 10, 2009

The first step in troubleshooting, you should try to do things like uninstalling and reinstalling Outlook is to create a new profile. A new configuration file also suggested that when you upgrade to the latest version of Outlook.

Use the following steps to create a new profile using Outlook 2002/2003:

* Close Outlook.
* Open Control Panel, find the mail program. If you are using Category View in Windows XP's Control Panel to see if the mail program in the category of user accounts.
* Select the Show Profiles button.
* Click the Add button, and make a new profile. Do not copy your existing configuration files.
* Follow the wizard to create your personal data.

The use of existing personal data storage:

* Click Finish in the Profile Wizard, select the new profile from the Mail dialog box, and select Properties, and then e-mail accounts and, finally, to view or change the e-mail accounts.
* Choose a new Outlook data file, and find your existing PST, will be added to the configuration file and set as the default.


* Way to determine your return e-mail accounts dialog box, and select the PST you just said in the new e-mail delivery to the following menu location.
* When you return to E-mail Settings dialog box, select the data files, and delete the extra personal folders from your personal data.


Note:
* When you use the existing PST, you can use the default format of the new pst personal storage box. If you want to create a new PST and the need to use it with older versions of Outlook, select Outlook 97/2002 format.
* Although the new dialog box only to create a new PST, you can choose to use the existing.

If the new configuration file to repair your problem, select the old profile, and press Delete.

How to Print an address book

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

When you send an e-mail (from your home computer), the use of electronic address book outlook is great. However, printing the address book also has its merits. Graffiti in it you can, for example. It also could serve as a physical backup, you can carry with them the way, is not always possible, computers, laptops, or mobile phone.

Do one of the following:

Print names and mailing addresses

1. Click Contacts.
2. On the View menu, point to Arrange By, point to Current View, and then click Address Cards.
3. Add or remove the fields you want in your address book.

How
1. On the View menu, point to Arrange By, point to Current View, and then click Customize Current View.
2. Click Fields.
3. Add or remove fields.

The fields in the Show these fields in this order box are the fields that will print.
4. On the File menu, click Print.
5. In the Print style box, click Card Style, Small Booklet Style, or Medium Booklet Style.

Print names and e-mail addresses

1. Click Contacts.
2. On the View menu, point to Arrange By, point to Current View, and then click Phone List.
3. Add or remove the fields you want in your e-mail list.

How
1. On the View menu, point to Arrange By, point to Current View, and click Customize Current View.
2. Click Fields.
3. Add or remove fields.

The fields in the Show these fields in this order box are the fields that will print.
4.On the File menu, click Print.

Search Folders do not appear in Outlook Web Access

Thursday, July 2, 2009

When you create Search Folders in Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 and Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 in a Microsoft Exchange profile, the Search Folders do not appear in Microsoft Outlook Web Access. This cause occur only when outlook used in Cached Exchange Mode. Search Folders in Outlook 2007 and in Outlook 2003 are virtual folders that contain views of all e-mail items that match specific search criteria.

To make the Search Folders available in your Outlook Web Access Search Folders list, you must connect to the same mailbox in Outlook with the Cached Exchange Mode option turned off. To turn off Cached Exchange Mode for the current or the new profile, follow these steps:

1. Close Outlook.
2. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
3. Double-click the Mail icon.
4. Click Show Profiles.
5. Select your current profile, and then click Properties.
6. Click E-mail Accounts.
7. Click View or change existing e-mail accounts, and then click Next.
8. Select your Exchange account, and then click Change.
9. Click to clear the Use Cached Exchange Mode check box, and then click Next.
10. Click Finish, click Close, and then click OK.
11. Start Outlook.
12.In the Folder List, expand Search Folders. As soon as all the Search Folders have updated, they can be viewed from Outlook Web Access.

Address and print an envelope in Outlook

Friday, June 26, 2009

Lately you might be saying to yourself, "I need to send my CPA that request for a tax estimate, so I guess I'll look up her address in my contacts so that I can write it on the envelope." What! While you're in Contacts, why not have Outlook address the envelope for you? Put the envelope into your printer, and let's get started.

In Outlook

1. In the Navigation Pane (Navigation Pane: The column on the left side of the Outlook window that includes panes such as Shortcuts or Mail and the shortcuts or folders within each pane. Click a folder to show the items in the folder.), click Contacts.
2. Click the contact that has the address that you want to print on the envelope.
3. On the Tools menu, click Mail Merge.
4. In the Mail Merge Contacts dialog box, under Contacts, click Only selected contacts.
5. Under Fields to merge, click All Contacts fields if it is not currently selected.
6. Under Document file, click New document if it is not currently selected.
7. Under Merge options, in the Document type list, click Envelopes.
8. Under Merge options, in the Merge to list, click New Document.
9. Click OK.

In Word

1.When Word starts, click OK when you see the following dialog box.



2. In the Mail Merge Helper dialog box, click Setup.
3. In the Envelope Options dialog box, click the Envelope Options tab, and then select the envelope size and font that you want.
4. Click the Printing Options tab, select the printer feed method that you want, and then click OK.
5. In the Mail Merge Helper dialog box, click Close.
6. When the envelope appears, type your return address at the top left corner of the envelope.
7. Click the middle of the envelope where the recipient's address appears.
8. On the Mail Merge toolbar, click Insert Address Block Button image.
9. In the Insert Address Block dialog box, select the address elements that you want, and then click OK. This inserts {Address Block} in the middle of the envelope.
10. On the Mail Merge toolbar, click View Merged DataButton image. The contact's name and address appear.
11. Make sure that your printer has envelopes ready to print. See your printer's manual for instructions.
12.On the Standard toolbar, click Save Button image, and then click Print Button image.

How to delete the Junk Email Rule ?

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Note: The Junk mail rules is visible only if you use an Exchange mailbox. We're working on a solution for POP3/IMAP accounts.

Some users are reporting problems with Outlook 2003's junk email filter not working properly. It ignores names on the safe lists and moves their mail to the junk folder, it ignores addresses on the blocked list and leaves them in the Inbox. Changing the junk mail settings doesn't appear to have an effect on what gets filtered - the same amount of junk is filtered on high, low or off.

If this any of the above is happening to you, make sure you have the latest updates installed. If you are using another anti-spam addin, disable it. Running two anti-spam filters can affect Outlook's ability to properly process spam.

If you aren't using a second anti-spam application on your local computer, you can try an experimental solution: deleting the junk mail rule in Outlook. It's a hidden message in the Inbox and you need a special tool to access it. The easiest to use is Outlook Spy. Outlook will recreate the rule and if this solution fixes your problem it means the Junk Email rule was corrupted.

How to do that :-
1. Install Outlook Spy.
2. Find your pst and make a copy. It's usually found at C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook. A simple right click, copy, right click paste is enough.
3. Start Outlook.
4. Export your rules, just to be safe. (Tools, Rules and Alerts menu).
5. Select the Inbox, if it's not already selected.
6. Click on the IMAPIFolder button on the Outlook Spy toolbar.
7. Click on the Associated Contents tab.
8. Locate the Junk Email Rule. It may be near the end of the list.
9. Select it and press Delete.
10. Close then restart Outlook.

Note :- Outlook will recreate the Junk Email rule when it starts and your junk email settings should not be affected.

Office 2003 a son Service Pack 3 (SP3)

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Microsoft has just released Service Pack 3 (SP3) for its Office 2003 productivity suite. This update includes all security patches issued since November 2005 and SP2.

The editor of Redmond added to this collection of patches, improving the compatibility of Office 2003 with Vista. "There were some bugs in the use of our suite with the latest version of Windows," says one at Microsoft France. Now, Office 2003 will be compatible with Vista at 100%. With SP3, Office 2003 can now also read standard files created with Office 2007.

In addition, the removal of the "fast" in Word, which creates problems of confidentiality. "Texts or comments, although removed from a document, could still remain committed to this document," says Microsoft. It was in fact metadata can be displayed after deleting the original data.

Moreover, for security reasons, attachments with the extension ". Gadget" can not be opened in Outlook, because it may include malicious code.

SP3 for Office 2003 is available for download (130 MB) in our software.

Password protect Outlook ( 2003, 2000, 2002 )

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Currently there is no way to password protect Outlook on startup or to lock Outlook if you need to quickly walk away from your computer other than by using your Microsoft Windows logon password or by using third-party software written specifically to password protect Outlook. However, you can set a password on your Personal Folders file (.pst) Data file that stores your messages and other items on your computer. If you use an Internet e-mail account in Outlook, such as a POP3 or HTTP. Protocol that is used when you access Web pages from the Internet. Outlook uses account, your e-mail messages are delivered to a .pst data file on your computer's local hard disk. You can use a password on your .pst file to help prevent accidental intrusion by other people whom you share your computer with.

Step for How to Protect ?
1.On the Go menu, click Folder List.
2.Do one of the following:
If you have a POP3 e-mail account, right-click the Personal Folders folder, and then click Properties For "Personal Folders" on the shortcut menu.
If you have an HTTP e-mail account (not supported in Outlook 2000), such as MSN Hotmail, right-click the Hotmail folder, and then click Properties For "Hotmail" on the shortcut menu.
3.On the General tab, click Advanced.
4.Click Change Password.
5.In the Change Password dialog box, type your new password and verify it by typing it a second time. The password can be up to 15 characters.
6.Make sure that the Save this password in your password list check box is cleared. This prevents the password from being cached, and you need to type the password each time you run Outlook. Don't forget the password.
7.Click OK three times.
When you click the e-mail account folder, you will be prompted for your password. After you gain access, you won't have to enter the password again for that session. If you exit and then restart Outlook, you will be prompted for the password when you click the e-mail account folder.

iYogi Acquires Clean Machine Inc.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Larry Gordon, Founder of Clean Machine appointed as President Global Channel Sales at iYogi

New York, NY, May 11th, 2009 : iYogi, a global direct to consumer and small business remote technical support provider, today announced it’s acquisition of Clean Machine Inc, a provider of remotely administered PC security and performance management services. Clean Machine will operate as a separate brand under the iYogi services umbrella along with the recently lunched Support Dock (www.supportdock.com) and its comprehensive range of 24/7 technical support services for computers, printers, MP3 players, digital camera, routers, servers and more than 100 software applications. Larry Gordon, Founder of Clean Machine is appointed as the President of Global Channel Sales for iYogi.

iYogi will integrate technology and innovation that Clean Machine Inc. has developed for delivering an enhanced service experience by proactively managing the health and security for PC's and Apple Computers. This acquisition also broadens iYogi's access to key markets through Clean Machine's existing partnerships. Larry Gordon's past experience and successful track record will accelerate iYogi's expansion through his focus on global alliances.
Commenting on the acquisition of Clean Machine Inc., Uday Challu, CEO & Co-founder of iYogi, said,

"This acquisition will help iYogi to enhance our customer experience and extend our market reach to the millions of consumers that are challenged by the increasingly complex technology environment. Clean Machine's proactive maintenance and management of PCs in home and small business environment will be our launch platform for building the next generation of managed services for consumers."

"We are delighted to have Larry spearheading partnerships and global alliances for iYogi. His incredible experience in marketing, sales and building global alliances will help forge partnerships with retailers, multiple service operators, software publishers, original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and other such companies that are at the frontlines for managing tech support issues for consumers and small businesses",

added Challu.

With more than 20 years of experience, Larry Gordon has played a variety of strategic roles in marketing, sales and building alliances. Larry was the Executive Vice President at Capgemini and Kanbay. He was also VP of Global Marketing for Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), a leader in global IT services and Director of Marketing for New York based Information Builders.

"I am excited to join a company that shares a common mission to Clean Machine in creating a global brand for delivering the best technical support to consumers and small businesses. We also share a common approach of utilizing highly skilled talent with leading edge tools, thereby delivering services at incredible price-points, with high margins for our partners",

said Larry Gordon, the newly appointed President of Global Channel Sales at iYogi.

ABOUT IYOGI

Headquartered in Gurgaon, India with offices in New York, USA, iYogi provides personalized computer support for consumers and small businesses in United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. IYogi's 24/7 phone and remote technical assistance, spans across a comprehensive range of technologies we use every day from a wide range of vendors. Utilizing its proprietary technology iMantra , and highly qualified technicians, iYogi delivers amongst the highest benchmarks for resolution and customer satisfaction. iYogi is privately held and funded by SAP Ventures, Canaan Partners, and SVB India Capital Partners. iYogi was recently awarded the Red Herring Global 100 Award, recognizing it as one of the 100 most innovative private companies driving the future of technology. For more information on iYogi and a detailed list of technologies supported, visit: www.iyogi.net.

ABOUT CLEAN MACHINE

Clean Machine Inc. is a NJ-based and incorporated company that helps consumers and small business owners easily manage and protect their computing environments safely and cost effectively. The company is has a unique, powerful and inexpensive PC concierge service. Specifically, each customer is assigned a highly-trained tech concierge who remotely examines their computer system on a scheduled and very secure basis. The PC concierge will immediately fix software-based problems and prevent new threats to the customer's computing environment including offensive pop-ups, browser redirects and slow performance, and then provides a detailed report. Clean Machine's proprietary Radar(TM) technology (Remote Access Detection Audit and Repair) allows its expert technicians to remotely resolve any problems, eliminating the need for customers to go through the frustrating process of speaking with a tech support expert, and still having to do the work themselves. In other words, the Clean Machine PC concierges do it all. For more information on Clean Machine please visit www.pccleanmachine.com.

RED HERRING AWARDS IYOGI FOR THE 2008 RED HERRING ASIA AMERICA 100

Monday, December 15, 2008

Award Recognizes the 100 “Most Promising” Asian Companies Driving the Future of Technology

Silicon Valley, CA, Dec 9th, 2008— Red Herring today announced that iYogi is a winner of the Red Herring 100 Award, a selection of the 100 most innovative private technology companies based in Asia.

IYogi delivers technical support services directly to consumers and small businesses and is the first, global, technical support brand based out of India with more than 50,000 customers. The company offers consumers an unlimited, annual subscription service for $119.99 per desktop that includes support for a wide range of technologies, including PC hardware, Microsoft Products Support, Windows Operating systems, Computer Support, Software applications, MP3 players, Networking devices, Digital camera, Printers and scanners etc.

The Red Herring editorial board diligently surveyed the entrepreneurial scene throughout Asia and identified the top 100 out of more than 1,000 closely evaluated companies that are leading the next wave of innovation.

“Our winners and Finalists demonstrate that Asia is increasingly becoming a leader in innovation, contrary to common stereotypes", said Joel Dreyfuss, editor-in-chief of Red Herring. " It was tough to choose just the top 100 finalists from such a large list of excellent contenders, and we are very happy with the quality of the companies we selected as finalists."

“We believe consumers and small business owners should have low-cost access to the highest quality support available on the planet", said Uday Challu, CEO of iYogi. “We are thrilled that our innovative approach to solving everyday technology problems for consumers and our managed services for small businesses has been recognized by Red Herring’s keen-eyed leadership. We are continuously innovating in adding new services that includes PC recovery, anti-virus, anti-spyware, data back-up and PC optimization in providing the best tech support experience for our customers”, adds Uday.

The 100 winning companies have been announced at the Red Herring Asia event in Hong Kong. The CEOs of the winning start ups presented their innovative ideas and technologies to an audience of leading entrepreneurs, financiers, and corporate strategists at the event at the Hong Kong, JW Marriott Hotel earlier this week.

About iYogi

iYogi is the first direct-to-consumer and small business technical support service from India. Providing an annual unlimited subscription to technical support, iYogi now boasts of more than 50,000 customers. The company employs 600 professionals servicing customers in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and fast expanding to 12 new geographies across the globe. iYogi’s resolution rate of 87 percent and customer satisfaction rate of 93 percent are amongst the highest published benchmarks in the industry. For further information, please visit www.iyogi.net.

iYogi Contact

Vishal Dhar
President Marketing, iYogi Inc.
Phone: 212 229 0901
Email: vishal@iyogi.net

How to Minimize Outlook to the taskbar

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

The notification area feature was introduced with Microsoft Windows XP and is not available in Microsoft Windows 2000 or earlier. The notification area is also known as the system tray.

• On the title bar of the active window, click Minimize Button The program window is minimized to a button on the taskbar.

You can change the default setting to hide the taskbar button, so that it only shows as an icon in the notification area. You can also hide the icon in the notification area.

The Outlook icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

The default settings are to display the Outlook taskbar buttons and icon. Therefore, if you are not seeing an Outlook button or icon, it might have been turned off.

How to create a desktop shortcut for an Office program

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

The Microsoft Office System does not automatically create a desktop shortcut for each Office program that is installed. However, you can easily create a desktop shortcut. And some how I have to sketch out the details once again before this Monday for a official presentation. But then what i want to share here with you is my experience of sharing the Microsoft Outlook and providing computer Help

Create a desktop shortcut

1. Using Microsoft Windows® XP, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Microsoft Office, and then point to Microsoft Office program_name 2003.

Note If you are using Microsoft Windows 2000, you point to Programs instead of All Programs.

2. Right-click Microsoft Office program_ name 2003, point to Send To, and then click Desktop (create shortcut).

A shortcut for the Office program appears on your desktop.

To learn about additional ways to customize your desktop, click Start, and then click Help and Support (in Windows 2000, click Help)

How to locate missing .msi files

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

An .msi file is a database of all the files, settings, and configuration information for the associated application. When you install Office on your computer, the .msi file is saved in a hidden folder. Without this file, Windows Installer cannot update your configuration, install optional features, or apply software updates. Office cannot be installed, repaired, or updated if the .msi file is not found.

Why is the .msi file missing?

The most likely reason for Windows Installer to require the installation CD is because the saved version of the .msi file for Office has been inadvertently or deliberately deleted from your computer. It is also possible that the file is damaged or corrupted.

Occasionally, changing the drive letters associated with partitions on your hard disk can cause this problem to occur — such as changing drive C: to a different letter or moving the hard disk drive from one computer to another. Other possible causes are a damaged or corrupted hard disk or registry file.

What to do when prompted for a missing .msi file

If you are prompted for the location of a missing .msi file, you must provide the original installation CD used to install Office on your computer.

1. Make sure that you have inserted your Office installation CD into the CD drive of your computer.

If you installed Office from a network, browse to the network location from which you installed Office.

2. Click Retry.

In most cases, these steps should resolve the problem and Office can complete the installation and configuration of the needed component.

Office 2003, Office XP, and Office 2000 provide the Detect and Repair command. You can find the Detect and Repair command on the Help menu of almost all Office programs. Using this command corrects identifiable problems such as missing files, corrupt files, registry omissions, or damaged registry entries. It replaces the .msi file if it was deleted, damaged, or is the wrong version. Using the Detect and Repair command usually requires you to provide the installation CD for the version of Office currently installed on your computer.

How to prevent similar problems in the future

To help avoid this problem in the future, use the following guidelines:

• Do not delete hidden folders or files from any drives on your computer.
• Do not move drives or change their disk identifier (for example, C: to D:).
• Install all needed applications as Run from My Computer instead of using Install on Demand (available from custom installation within Setup).
• Occasionally run the Windows Disk Defragment program to repair cross-linked files, recover lost clusters, and remap bad sectors on your hard disk. Any data present in a bad portion of the hard disk is usually lost and commonly associated with physical damage to the disk. This is most likely the result of high-vibration environments, such as the computer being struck, dropped, or kicked.

If you have Microsoft Windows XP as your operating system, consider using the System Restore option to restore your system to a previous configuration. Consult the Help and Support option of Windows XP for more information on System Restore. You can go for Computer Help

Insert smileys and other emoticons

Monday, May 5, 2008

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If you've used an instant messenger or chat service, you've seen the ubiquitous smiley and frowning faces used to represent happy and sad. These symbols are called emoticons, a combination of the words "emotion" and "icon," and you can insert them to add a personal touch to most Office documents.

The following are some ways that you can insert emoticons, depending on which Office program you are using.

• Insert the emoticon symbol by using the Symbol command on the Insert menu.
• Insert the emoticon symbol by using the Microsoft Windows® Character Map tool.
• Type the keyboard shortcut for the symbol, and then change the symbol to the correct font.
• Use the Office AutoCorrect feature to translate the text of your choice into your chosen symbol.

Insert a symbol by using the Symbol command

Note This feature requires Excel, FrontPage, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word, or Visio.

1. On the Insert menu, click Symbol.

Note In Outlook, use the Insert menu in the message window. This requires that you be using Word as your e-mail editor and that your message format be either RTF or HTML. You cannot use symbols with the Plain Text message format.

2. In the Symbol dialog box, on the Symbols tab, in the Font box, click Wingdings.
3. Scroll to where you will find the happy, sad, and disappointed emoticon symbols, and then double-click the symbol that you want.

12 Tips for better e-mail etiquette

Monday, April 28, 2008

I remember opening my first e-mail account and thinking how much fun it was to send a message to a friend. However, most people now no longer find e-mail simple or fun. E-mail messaging now exceeds telephone traffic and is the dominant form of business communication. Some workers tell me that handling e-mail consumes half of their day. A recent Wall Street Journal report indicates that soon employees will spend three to four hours a day on e-mail.

Don't you wish that every person who received a new Microsoft Outlook e-mail account had to agree to follow certain rules to use it? There are certain professional standards expected for e-mail use. Here are some things to keep in mind regarding professional e-mail conduct:

1. Be informal, not sloppy. Your colleagues may use commonly accepted abbreviations in e-mail, but when communicating with external customers, everyone should follow standard writing protocol. Your e-mail message reflects you and your company, so traditional spelling, grammar, and punctuation rules apply.
2. Keep messages brief and to the point. Just because your writing is grammatically correct does not mean that it has to be long. Nothing is more frustrating than wading through an e-mail message that is twice as long as necessary. Concentrate on one subject per message whenever possible.
3. Use sentence case. USING ALL CAPITAL LETTERS LOOKS AS IF YOU'RE SHOUTING. Using all lowercase letters looks lazy. For emphasis, use asterisks or bold formatting to emphasize important words. Do not, however, use a lot of colors or graphics embedded in your message, because not everyone uses an e-mail program that can display them.
4. Use the blind copy and courtesy copy appropriately. Don't use BCC to keep others from seeing who you copied; it shows confidence when you directly CC anyone receiving a copy. Do use BCC, however, when sending to a large distribution list, so recipients won't have to see a huge list of names. Be cautious with your use of CC; overuse simply clutters inboxes. Copy only people who are directly involved.
5. Don't use e-mail as an excuse to avoid personal contact. Don't forget the value of face-to-face or even voice-to-voice communication. E-mail communication isn't appropriate when sending confusing or emotional messages. Think of the times you've heard someone in the office indignantly say, "Well, I sent you e-mail." If you have a problem with someone, speak with that person directly. Don't use e-mail to avoid an uncomfortable situation or to cover up a mistake.
6. Remember that e-mail isn't private. I've seen people fired for using e-mail inappropriately. E-mail is considered company property and can be retrieved, examined, and used in a court of law. Unless you are using an encryption device (hardware or software), you should assume that e-mail over the Internet is not secure. Never put in an e-mail message anything that you wouldn't put on a postcard. Remember that e-mail can be forwarded, so unintended audiences may see what you've written. You might also inadvertently send something to the wrong party, so always keep the content professional to avoid embarrassment.
7. Be sparing with group e-mail. Send group e-mail only when it's useful to every recipient. Use the "reply all" button only when compiling results requiring collective input and only if you have something to add. Recipients get quite annoyed to open an e-mail that says only "Me too!"
8. Use the subject field to indicate content and purpose. Don't just say, "Hi!" or "From Laura." Agree on acronyms to use that quickly identify actions. For example, your team could use to mean "Action Required" or for the Monthly Status Report. It's also a good practice to include the word "Long" in the subject field, if necessary, so that the recipient knows that the message will take time to read.
9. Don't send chain letters, virus warnings, or junk mail. Always check a reputable antivirus Web site or your IT department before sending out an alarm. If a constant stream of jokes from a friend annoys you, be honest and ask to be removed from the list. Direct personal e-mail to your home e-mail account.
10. Remember that your tone can't be heard in e-mail. Have you ever attempted sarcasm in an e-mail, and the recipient took it the wrong way? E-mail communication can't convey the nuances of verbal communication. In an attempt to infer tone of voice, some people use emoticons, but use them sparingly so that you don't appear unprofessional. Also, don't assume that using a smiley will diffuse a difficult message.
11. Use a signature that includes contact information. To ensure that people know who you are, include a signature that has your contact information, including your mailing address, Web site, and phone numbers.
12. Summarize long discussions. Scrolling through pages of replies to understand a discussion is annoying. Instead of continuing to forward a message string, take a minute to summarize it for your reader. You could even highlight or quote the relevant passage, then include your response. Some words of caution:
• If you are forwarding or reposting a message you've received, do not change the wording.
• If you want to repost to a group a message that you received individually, ask the author for permission first.
• Give proper attribution.

Use these suggestions as a starting point to create e-mail etiquette rules that will help your team stay efficient and professional. I want to share my experience with Microsoft outlook Help Computer Help and Technical Support.