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Use the Alert ID feature to troubleshoot Office 2007 errors - CTRL+SHIFT+I
Well, I guess you learn something new every day if you don't watch it. I just stumbled across this...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 02/24/2009
Sign up for Feb. 26 Webcast: Improving Visibility into Organizational Performance
Whew, the title for this was just too long to use for this post, so here's the whole thing:Momentum...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 02/24/2009
You asked, We answered..."Deployment"
Deployment in a nutshell is often asked. How do we deploy? What is the easiest way to deploy?We...
Author: Karina Meik Date: 02/23/2009
You asked, We answered..."Office"
What is the difference between using an Office Viewer and using the Office Compatibility Pack ? Then...
Author: Karina Meik Date: 02/23/2009
You asked, We answered..."OMPM"
Have you been working with the Office Migration Planning Manager (OMPM) and running into an issue...
Author: Karina Meik Date: 02/23/2009
You asked, We answered..."Access"
Have you been checking out the articles on TechNet? Perhaps you left a comment, had a question, or...
Author: Karina Meik Date: 02/23/2009
New technical case study: Creating a Systemized Approach to Regulatory Compliance at Microsoft
One of my favorite Microsoft sites to browse through is the IT Showcase by our own IT department (MS...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 02/23/2009
Updated: Security Compliance Management Toolkit series
Microsoft's solution accelerator, Security Compliance Management Toolkit, was updated last week. You...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 02/23/2009
Add-ins scanner: AddInSpy and AS Diagnostic tools for Microsoft Office add-ins available on MSDN
AddInSpy is a diagnostic tool that detects all registered Microsoft Office add-ins on a computer and...
Author: PattyN_ Date: 02/17/2009
Update to article: Add or remove languages after deploying the 2007 Office system
An update to the ORK article "Add or remove languages after deploying the 2007 Office system" will...
Author: Catherine Watson Date: 02/17/2009
Cumulative update packages available for the 2007 Microsoft Office core suite applications and 2007 Microsoft Office servers: December, 2008
The following cumulative update was released on December 16, 2008. For more information, see...
Author: PattyN_ Date: 02/16/2009
Updated Microsoft Office Protocol Documentation
Updated Microsoft Office protocol documentation is available for download. It provides detailed...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 02/12/2009
New download: Malicious Software Removal Tool
Today Microsoft just released the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool. It checks your...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 02/12/2009
Office Resource Kit on Twitter @MSOfficeResKit
Hi all, as of last weekend, we have a Twitter account for our team, and boy, has it taken off!...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 02/12/2009
Security updates for February 2009
[Updated to include MS09-002 on February 15, 2009] The following security updates were released on...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 02/10/2009
Microsoft Office System Webcast: Managing Scope Creep and Communicating Project Changes to Key Stakeholders (Level 200)
Keith Wilson, Executive and Senior Consultant, Project Management Practice, Inc. demonstrates how...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 02/09/2009
Channel 9: John Sheehan on Architecture and Engineering of Microsoft Application Virtualization (AppVirt)
John Sheehan, Architect of Microsoft's Application Virtualization (SoftGrid) technology, goes deep...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 02/09/2009
Fix it
Microsoft's support team just started their new automated Fix it solutions in their KB articles. Now...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 02/06/2009
New download: Volume Licensing Program Guides, Datasheets, and FAQs
The Microsoft Volume Licensing program guides provide comprehensive descriptions of Volume Licensing...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 02/06/2009
New download: Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (MAP)
Earlier this week, Microsoft released the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (MAP), the...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 02/05/2009
New site: Reduce IT Costs with the Microsoft Office System
Hi all, just a quick note to tell you about a new site on TechNet, Reduce IT Costs with the...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 02/05/2009
Office Tips & Tricks Web site to help you and your users
The Office User Assistance team has done an awesome job of gathering and producing tips & tricks...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 02/02/2009
Configure a silent install of the 2007 Office system with Config.xml
The Config.xml file is used to configure installation tasks and is used only while running Setup; it...
Author: PattyN_ Date: 01/29/2009
Office Resource Kit Newly Published Content - January 2009
The above was created with Popfly, where you can create your own mashups and games. You can view a...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 01/26/2009
Security bulletin major revisions
The following security bulletin has undergone a major revision increment, released on January 21,...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 01/23/2009
Customize these Office 2007 training presentations for your users
You can customize and use each of these presentation templates to provide in-house training to your...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 01/23/2009
Q & A: Are there any Office 2007 viewers available?
Q: The knowledge base article How to view Word 2007 and Excel 2007 files by using Word Viewer 2003...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 01/23/2009
Hey, Scripting Guy! scripts for Microsoft Excel
So if you've never visited Microsoft's Script Center on TechNet, you should definitely go over there...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 01/22/2009
Join the Office Resource Kit on Facebook
View our page and become a fan!
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 01/20/2009
Security updates for January 2009
The following security update was released on January 13, 2009. For more information and to download...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 01/20/2009
Deploying the 2007 Office system by using System Center Configuration Manager
Hello, my name is Ross and I'm one of the technical writers for the Office Resource Kit. I'm posting...
Author: RossC Date: 01/16/2009
Business Productivity Online suite from Microsoft Online Services
Microsoft Online Services offers the Business Productivity Online suite , which includes Exchange...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 01/08/2009
Office 2007 training in a OneNote notebook
This is a great find in the templates offered on Office Online. You can download the Office...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 01/06/2009
Cool add-ins for Office 2007
I compiled a list of add-ins for Office 2007 that you might find useful. The ones that affect two or...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 01/05/2009
Benefit from an Office 2007 Workshop
As we mentioned in an earlier blog post, the Microsoft US Enterprise Services group is conducting a...
Author: Karina Meik Date: 12/29/2008
Office 2007 SP2 is on its way
Office Sustained Engineering announced the upcoming release of Office 2007 SP2 here. You can also...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 12/21/2008
TCID and TBID command tables add-in for Excel 2007 and Word 2007
The TCID and TBID Command Tables for Excel and Word Add-in has just been released! This download...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 12/17/2008
Creative commons add-in for Office 2007 recently released
The Creative Commons Add-in for Microsoft Office 2007 v1.01 has recently been released! This add-in...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 12/16/2008
Hotfix for OMPM is available
A hotfix for the Office Migration Planning Manager (OMPM) is available for download here. This...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 12/16/2008
How to manually uninstall Office 2007
First, a disclaimer: it is a best practice to uninstall programs by using Add or Remove Programs in...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 12/11/2008
Office Resource Kit documentation can be downloaded as a compiled Help file
The entire 2007 Office Resource Kit library is available as a downloadable compiled Help .chm file....
Author: PattyN_ Date: 12/11/2008
Office Resource Kit team members bring snow to Houston
As already blogged, Karina and I are in Houston for an Office 2007 Deployment Workshop. As...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 12/10/2008
Security updates for December 2008
The following security updates were released on December 9, 2008. For more information and to...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 12/10/2008
User productivity job aids from Microsoft IT
IT Showcase, the team in Microsoft’s IT department that shows you how we’ve deployed our...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 12/09/2008
Deploying and Managing Office 2007 Workshop
This coming week my colleague and I will have the chance to attend one of the Microsoft US...
Author: Karina Meik Date: 12/04/2008
Q & A: Can a digital signature remain valid even after the certificate expires?
Q: Is it possible to have a signature valid even after the certificate expires? I sign Excel 2007...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 12/02/2008
Training resources: 2007 Office system Get Started tabs available in multiple languages
The Get Started tab is an Office add-in that includes a selection of free video demos, interactive...
Author: PattyN_ Date: 11/24/2008
Office Resource Kit has been wikified on TechNet
It is now possible for everyone to add content to the Office Resource Kit on TechNet with the...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 11/14/2008
Updates for Microsoft Office 2007 Help
Updates are now available for applications in the 2007 Office system. Each download replaces the...
Author: Andrea Bichsel - MSFT Date: 11/13/2008