The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help
Microsoftie 4 ever (19+ years) working in Windows Web Services and Content team in the UK. The blog is mainly focused on the Windows family of products and trying to provide help pointers and resources for customers on our products.
Surface Cake
Delicious looking Surface cake from Tiers of Happiness thanks to Fiona for the tip Rob Technorati...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/29/2012
Download Free Windows 8 ebook from Microsoft Press. Introducing Windows 8: An Overview for IT Professionals (Preview Edition)
Just spotted this on the Microsoft Press blog Free ebook: Introducing Windows 8: An Overview for IT...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/23/2012
I helped ship Windows 8
Last week I received my Windows 8 Ship It plaque, which now sits nicely next to my Windows 7 ship it...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/22/2012
Mouse and Keyboard Center 2.0 (aka IntelliPoint or IntelliType Pro) available to download
“Mouse and Keyboard Center helps you personalize and customize how you work on your PC. Tailor your...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/19/2012
Download the official Windows Phone Store Download Badge
“The Windows Phone Store badge provides official branding assets to help you market your Windows...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/19/2012
Bumper update of 8 images to the bing dynamic theme for Windows
Its been nearly a month since i last spotted an updated to the bing dynamic theme for Windows,...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/12/2012
Need to know how to migrate your Release Preview app to Windows 8?
If so then read this paper on Migrating your Release Preview app to Windows 8 “This paper provides...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/12/2012
Windows Store app development for Windows RT PCs
Interested in developing apps for Windows RT PCs? if so then checkout the Windows Store app...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/11/2012
Download Spectacular Skies theme for Windows
Spectacular Skies theme for Windows “Dramatic skies stretch outward with an otherworldly glow,...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/09/2012
Update for Kinect for Windows Language Packs v11.0
Back in may I mentioned the Kinect for Windows Language Packs, well looks they have been updated to...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/09/2012
OT–Lotus F1 car in Microsoft UK Headquarters
As you may know Microsoft Dynamics sponsors the Lotus F1 team , well wandering down through our...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/08/2012
Internet Explorer for Xbox Developer’s Guide
Download the Internet Explorer for Xbox Developer’s Guide “This paper provides information about...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/05/2012
Download the one-page guide to the top technical resources for Windows 8 on technet
Via Microsoft Springboard is this very handy one page guide to all the resources ITPro’s need for...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/05/2012
Auto fix the problem where you cannot open User Accounts in Control Panel (KB919292)
with the following Microsoft Fixit Read the full KB article (KB919292) - You cannot open the...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/02/2012
Automatically Fix Runtime Errors in Internet Explorer (KB82252)
with the following Microsoft Fixit read more at the full KB article (KB82252) Fix Runtime Errors in...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/01/2012
2 handy guides for Developing Windows Store device apps for printers and Cameras
Just spotted these 2 handy guides for anyone developing Windows Store device apps. 1....
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/01/2012
Internet Safety for Enterprise & Organizations toolkit
Download the Internet Safety for Enterprise & Organizations toolkit that… “offers some tools...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/01/2012
Work Smart Guides from MSIT on Exploring Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 10
Just spotted these 2 handy guides from our MSIT team Work Smart: Exploring Windows 8 “This guide...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/27/2012
Download free Polar Bears theme by Hans Strand for Windows
Following on from Hand Strands Iceland theme is this great one of Polar Bears. “Exciting, beautiful,...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/25/2012
Multilingual App Toolkit for Window 8 (11 supported languages) available
Spotted this post by Palle on the Microsoft Language Portal Blog Localizing your Windows 8 app:...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/21/2012
11 things to try if you see error 80048820 when trying to sign into Messenger
If you see error 80048820 when you try to sign in to Messenger, try the following steps: Make sure...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/20/2012
Download the Windows 8 Product Guide for business
Recently updated – you can now download the Windows 8 Product Guide for Business “The Windows...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/19/2012
Installing and troubleshooting problems during the software update for Windows Phone 7(KB2484484)
Handy article on installing and troubleshooting problems during the software update for Windows...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/18/2012
Recover deleted email in outlook.com
Recovering a deleted email message in outlook.com is pretty simple, and the few steps below show you...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/17/2012
4 things to try if webpages are blank or incorrectly displayed in Internet Explorer?
Why are some webpages blank or incorrectly displayed in Internet Explorer? Turn on...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/14/2012
Iceland and Oregon featured this week in the bing dynamic theme for Windows
Nice update the following 2 pictures where added to the bing dynamic theme for Windows Surfer riding...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/13/2012
Hands-on labs training for Windows 8
This looks like a really useful insight into getting started to develop Windows 8 apps hands-on labs...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/11/2012
Download Iceland theme by Hans Strand for Windows
Iceland theme for Windows “Gigantic arctic waterfalls, glacial blue waters, majestic fjords, masses...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/06/2012
How to enable or disable IP version 6 or its specific components in Windows (KB929852)
Real handy KB article (KB929852) on How to disable IP version 6 or its specific components in...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/06/2012
Get Messenger on your phone. Windows Phone, iPhone, Android, Nokia (Ovi) and Blackberry
Read all the details about how to download and all the things you can do and if you need it get help...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/05/2012
Windows 8 devices - Want to know what's coming?
If so then check out the Microsoft OEM Newsroom, Image Gallery which highlights the many different...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/05/2012
Mustangs (wild horses) theme by Gene Pragg for Windows
Download free Mustangs theme for Windows “Natural, untamed beauty; the majesty of the North American...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/05/2012
Mt Kilimanjaro and sheep in Ireland from last weeks bing dynamic theme
I was away for last week when the following 2 pictures where added to the bing dynamic theme for...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/04/2012
Colorado and Arizona in the latest update to the bing dynamic theme
2 pictures in the latest update to the bing dynamic theme for Windows Sandboarders hiking up dunes...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/23/2012
re-configure Internet Explorer browser settings after removing malicious software from your computer (KB 895339) for older browsers
with this Microsoft Fixit Read more at the full KB article (KB 895339) How can I configure my...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/22/2012
How to get Windows Media Player on Windows 8 N or Windows 8 KN
Simply download the Media Feature Pack for N and KN versions of Windows 8 “The Media Feature Pack...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/21/2012
bing dynamic theme for Windows updated
with the following pictures… Three dabbling ducks with their heads in the water, Saxony, Germany...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/15/2012
Hummingbirds theme by Desiree Skatvold available for Windows
Download the Hummingbirds theme for Windows “Nature lovers will delight at the sight of these...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/14/2012
Always open Excel files in separate windows in Windows 7
Want to always open excel files in different Windows? , then try the following Microsoft Fixit...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/13/2012
Internet Explorer 10 Training Kit
Been out for a week or so and just spotted this useful download from last week… Internet...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/13/2012
8 super pictures in latest update to bing theme for Windows
8 wonderful pictures in the latest update to the bing dynamic theme for Windows Promenade Mall...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/02/2012
The Times and Sunday Times app now available for Windows Phone
Great news to hear that the Times and Sunday Times app is now available for Windows...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/02/2012
Get Outlook on your Windows Phone, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android device
Just follow the advice at : Get Outlook on your Windows Phone, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/01/2012
3 great reasons to try Outlook using your Gmail account
Outlook.com lets you manage and automate your inbox on your terms to find the information you’re...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/01/2012
fix the problem of the wrong program opening when you click files (KB2656106)
“When you open a file in Windows, such as an .exe, .cmd, .reg, .regedit, .secfile, .com, or .bat...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/31/2012
Dolphins, lavender and an Ocean Wave in the latest update to the bing dynamic theme for Windows
It has been over a month but there are 3 great new pictures in the bing dynamic theme for...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/25/2012
Fix Weak TV Signal message in Windows 7 Media Center (KB2708283)
If you are seeing a weak signal message like the one below (erroneously) in Windows 7 Media Center...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/25/2012
Struggling to access Windows Update?
and you are running Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003, it could likely mean you are...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/23/2012