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.
Windows Defender Offline: faq
Windows Defender Offline “helps protect your PC by scanning it to remove rootkits and other advanced...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/16/2012
bing buns
Not had a cake related post for some time so here is a picture of a table top full of bing buns...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/15/2012
Getting Messenger sign-in error 800488fa and 80048836
Messenger sign-in error 800488fa and 80048836 Then you should try the 2 following items 1. Check...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/14/2012
Fix “Display driver stopped responding and has recovered” Error message in Windows Vista or Windows 7 (KB2665946)
With this Microsoft Fixit Read more at the full Knowledge base article (KB2665946) Display driver...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/14/2012
Quick tip if you see error message 80048051 in Messenger
“If you see error 80048051 when you try to sign in to Messenger, make sure that Internet Explorer...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/10/2012
4 new Windows Themes from Microsoft's Duncan Lawler
Check out these 4 great new Windows 7 Themes from Duncan Lawler Southwest Sandstone theme Rock...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/10/2012
Personalising your Windows 7 PC (Video) : Themes, Aero, Sounds, Backgrounds and more
Watch this great video to learn how to personalize your computer Video: Personalizing your PC Learn...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/09/2012
How to use photography apps on Windows Phone
If you are new to Windows Phone and want to know how to quickly use photo apps on your phone then...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/08/2012
Fix Installation of Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 errors 0x8004a029 or 0x80004005 - E_FAIL
With the following Microsoft Fixit read more at the full Kb article (KB2530477) Installation of...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/08/2012
Fix the “Windows Anytime Upgrade was not successful” error
Automatically with the following Microsoft Fixit Read more about this at the KB article (Kb 2660811)...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/04/2012
Prevent cross-domain drag-and-drop functionality in Internet Explorer
Disabling cross domain drag and drop functionality can help avoid attacks where a malicious site may...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/03/2012
Enable or disable software rendering in IE9
With the following Microsoft Fixits Enable: Disable: “Hardware acceleration is a new feature in...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/02/2012
Download Furry Families themes for Windows
“Surprise the mother in your life with images of tender motherly moments in the animal world: Polar...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 04/30/2012
Diagnose and fix issues with Windows games automatically
With this Microsoft Fixit “Fix game problems such as can’t install game or start online game, game...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 04/30/2012
Comparing SkyDrive Vs Apple iCloud Vs Google Vs Dropbox
Compare SkyDrive Vs Apple iCloud Vs Google Vs Dropbox Learn more and download the SkyDrive app data...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 04/24/2012
What should I do if Microsoft Security Essentials detects malicious software on my PC?
Read about what you should I do if Microsoft Security Essentials detects malicious software on your...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 04/23/2012
Download the Microsoft Camera Codec Pack for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
Microsoft Camera Codec Pack “The Microsoft Camera Codec Pack enables the viewing of a variety of...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 04/20/2012
Download the Windows Intune Getting Started Guide
Windows Intune Getting Started Guide “Learn how you can get the most out of Windows Intune with the...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 04/19/2012
4 new Windows themes to download, Light and dark, Garden seasons, recursions & Limited Edition Artist Series theme
Light and Dark theme “A doe startled in a grove of flowering trees. Translucent flower petals...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 04/18/2012
Kinect Star Wars app for Windows Phone
If you are a Star Wars fan and have a Windows Phone then download the Kinect Star Wars app for...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 04/18/2012
2 new dynamic Windows themes available–Aqua and Fauna
If you love our themes for Windows that update you desktop backgrounds automatically then you are...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 04/13/2012
Nokia, Angry Birds and a lift in Russia?
Too good to not pass on thanks to my colleague Magnus for the tip Rob Technorati Tags: Nokia,Angry...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 04/13/2012
Seeing error 8007005 when trying to sign in to Messenger?
The check out the various things you can do to fix it, including: Make sure any msnmsgr.exe...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 04/12/2012
A more beautiful web is... Internet Explorer UK TV advert
I saw this ad in the cinema last week whilst watching the Hunger Games, which was far better than I...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 04/11/2012
Latest update of the bing dynamic theme pack for Windows featuring images from Dominica, Texas, Florida and Tanzania
Just spotted that the bing dynamic theme has been updated with 4 great new images from Dominica,...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 04/11/2012
Securing Your Windows Phone Getting Started Guide
Just spotted is handy 5 page guide on Securing Your Windows Phone “Windows Phones are powerful tools...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 04/11/2012
Connect your social networks to Messenger (video)
“Get updates about what your friends are doing on other social networking websites from within...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 04/04/2012
Download decorated eggs and ducklings themes for Windows
Decorated eggs theme “You won’t have to hunt long to find the brightly colored eggs in this free...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 04/03/2012
Its time for Skype- Welcome Back to Humanity
If you are in London you might start to see some Skype branding in tube stations, city landmarks or...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 04/03/2012
Latest update of the bing dynamic theme pack for Windows
Overnight the bing dynamic theme has been updated with 4 great new images of O’Connell & Segovia...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 04/03/2012
Can't open .EXE files in Windows 7 or Windows Vista? we have a fix for that (KB2688326)
If you receive errors, or nothing happens when you start an .EXE file in Windows 7... then the...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 04/02/2012
Diagnose and fix Windows USB problems automatically
Diagnose and repair common USB issues automatically. Examples would be thumb drives, USB hard...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 03/30/2012
Download the Windows 8 Consumer Preview and Windows Server 8 Beta Compatibility Cookbook
Windows 8 Consumer Preview and Windows Server 8 Beta Compatibility Cookbook “This document provides...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 03/28/2012
Installing Microsoft Windows 8 Customer Preview on the Samsung Series 7 Slate PC
Having had the chance to try one of these great devices it is even better with Windows 8 Customer...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 03/28/2012
The Random Adventures of Brandon Generator
This Is Not a movie you watch This is not a comic you read this is not a Game you Play YOU HAVE THE...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 03/27/2012
Download Windows Media Components for QuickTime
Download Windows Media Components for QuickTime “With Windows Media® for QuickTime, by Flip4Mac™,...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 03/27/2012
Learn how to change common settings in Windows 7 (video)
Watch this video to learn how to change common settings in Windows 7 “New to Windows 7? Even though...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 03/26/2012
3 great new game related themes for Windows to download
Kinect: Disneyland Adventures theme “Bring the magic of Disneyland to your desktop with this...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 03/23/2012
Learn how BitLocker can help keep your data safe (Video)
Watch this video to learn how BitLocker can help keep your data safe “How can you help protect your...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 03/21/2012
Translate English to Chinese with Bing Dictionary App for Windows Phone
Really useful app if you are looking for some English to Chinese translations Bing dictionary app...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 03/20/2012
Finding your files in Windows 7 (Video)
“New to Windows 7? Even though there’s a lot in common with the version of Windows that you had...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 03/19/2012
Download Rainbows and Moonlight themes for Windows
Rainbows Theme “Legend promises gold at the end of the rainbow, but in our free Windows 7 theme the...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 03/14/2012
Conquer greymail with Hotmail (infographic)
Greymail is the ever-growing amount of newsletters, deals and updates that fill your inbox....
Author: Rob Margel Date: 03/14/2012
The latest 4 pictures in the bing dynamic theme feature Halong Bay, a Manatee, The Grand Canyon and the New river Gorge Bridge
The latest 4 pictures in the bing dynamic theme feature Halong Bay, a Manatee, The Grand Canyon, and...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 03/14/2012
Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts
Updated 13/03/2012 because the official Windows team blog has a much better comprehensive list...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 03/13/2012
Download Windows Embedded Compact 7 Evaluation Edition 180 day trial
Download Windows Embedded Compact 7 Evaluation Edition 180 day trial “This Windows Embedded Compact...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 03/13/2012
How to use Compatibility View in Internet Explorer 9 (Video)
“Websites that were designed for earlier versions of Windows Internet Explorer might not display...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 03/12/2012
New Internet Explorer Gallery available
Check out the new IE Gallery experience by going to www.iegallery.com. Really love the easy way to...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 03/09/2012