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.
Fix the problem of when new window or tab does not open when you click a link in Internet Explorer 8
with this Microsoft Fixit 50680 Get more help for Internet Explorer 8 Rob Technorati Tags:...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 01/20/2012
Vodafone, Yoda and the Nokia Lumia
Spotted this TV add last night for Vodafone RED box “RED Box, a service that automatically transfers...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 01/20/2012
Windows 7 is for Gamers (video)
“From draughts to The Age of Empires, Windows 7 is the ideal gaming platform. Read on for more on...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 01/19/2012
Create handwritten notes using Windows Journal in Windows 7
With Windows Journal, you can use your tablet pen to take handwritten notes on your Tablet PC. Learn...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 01/18/2012
Updating drivers in Windows 7: recommended links
“A driver is software that allows your computer to communicate with hardware or devices. Without the...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 01/17/2012
5 new free Windows 7 themes to download. Year of the Dragon, Butterflies, Garden Life, Insects (RSS), Bing Aerial Europe (RSS)
- Year of the Dragon “Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a free Windows 7 theme featuring...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 01/16/2012
Fix the error “The Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed” when installing or updating programs on Windows 7 or Windows Vista (KB2642495)
Automatically with the following Microsoft Fixit Read the full KB (2642495), which also gives manual...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 01/16/2012
Fix error codes “0x8DDD0018” or “0x80244019” or “0x80070422” when attempting to install updates? (KB 959894)
With this Microsoft Fixit Read the full KB article (KB959894) with manual fixit instructions. Error...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 01/12/2012
How much disk space does System Restore require?
Well simple answer is you need at least 300 megabytes (MB) of free space on each disk that is...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 01/11/2012
How to open a port in Windows Firewall
- Open Windows Firewall by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In the...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 01/10/2012
Stay in control of your privacy with Tracking Protection in Internet Explorer 9 (video)
Choose which sites can receive your information and track you online with Tracking Protection in...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 01/09/2012
Internet Explorer 9 Add-on Performance Advisor (Video)
Learn about the Internet Explorer 9 Add-on Performance Advisor with the video below “Add-on...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 01/06/2012
9 new years PC resolutions
If you are thinking about getting more out of your PC then here are a possible 9 new years PC...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 01/05/2012
4 extra pictures in the bing dynamic theme for Windows 7 featuring a fox, some broccoli and scenes from Utah and Italy
A bumper week for the bing dynamic theme pack sees another 4 images released featuring an arctic...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 01/05/2012
Fix Windows Search when it crashes or is not showing results
With this Microsoft Fixit Fix Windows Search when it crashes or is not showing results that fixes...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 01/04/2012
4 new pictures in the bing dynamic theme for Windows 7 for the new year
Just spotted 4 great new pictures in the bing dynamic theme to brighten up 2012 featuring Lake...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 01/04/2012
My top 10 blog posts of 2011
So the top 10 blog posts (by views) of 2011 out of the 320 posted last year where... Download...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 01/04/2012
Download Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol theme for Windows 7
I managed to see the latest Mission Impossible film over the Christmas holidays and really...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 01/01/2012
Installing Windows on the new computer was proving harder than first thought
just sharing this great birthday card I got from my mum and dad today Rob Technorati Tags: windows
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/24/2011
Fix the problem of the wrong program starting when you run a .exe file (KB 950505)
With this Microsoft Fixit (50194) (Windows Vista users) Note Windows 7 users should go to the...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/23/2011
Top 10 most viewed Windows articles of 2011
Carrying on from yesterdays theme (Top 10 highest rated Windows articles of 2011) is todays top 10...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/23/2011
Top 10 most highly rated Windows articles of 2011
Its that time of year for looking back and have been looking at some data and wanted to share with...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/22/2011
Automatically fix Internet Explorer add-on problems when IE hangs or freezes
with this Microsoft Fixit “Automatically diagnose and identify browser add-ons that may cause...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/22/2011
Download Bubbles and Marbles free themes for Windows 7
- Bubbles theme “Little children are expert appreciators of bubbles, and here's your chance to...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/21/2011
Automatically fix Windows if it uses the incorrect keyboard layout when you connect a USB keyboard (KB927824)
“When you connect a USB keyboard to a computer that is running Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/21/2011
Automatically fix the error “Command line option syntax error." when trying to install Windows 7 or Windows Vista (KB952211)
Using the latest Microsoft Fixit Read the Full Kb article (KB 952211) Error message when you try to...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/21/2011
SkyDrive: On your phone (Windows Phone, iPhone and others…)
SkyDrive: On your phone “If your phone's with you, so are your files. SkyDrive lets you take your...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/14/2011
2 free Ice themes for Windows 7 to download
- Ice Water Theme “Ice and water go together like Astaire and Rogers, cookies and milk, and all the...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/13/2011
Let the photos do the talking Windows Phone
Really nice video form the Windows Phone team about what you can do with photos on your Windows...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/13/2011
Help for Windows XP computers that won’t start
In our troubleshooting article How to fix a computer that won't start (Windows XP) we run through 6...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/12/2011
Fluorescent tube anemone and elephant statues in the updates to this weeks bing Dynamic theme
The latest images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme feature a fluorescent tube anemone and the...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/08/2011
Give your desktop a Christmas theme with these latest free themepacks for Windows7
Decorating the tree theme “Bringing a note of holiday cheer to forest and garden, these festive...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/08/2011
Looking for Windows Service packs?
If you are looking for a service pack for Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP then head over to...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/06/2011
Free Internet Explorer 9 Webinars for home users
Inge my colleague who works on support.Microsoft.com has just pointed out these Webinars for...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/05/2011
Need help on Windows Live SkyDrive?
If so then head over to our updated Windows Live SkyDrive Help Center where you will find Solutions...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/02/2011
Download Snowflakes and Frost theme for Windows 7
So winters coming and you can give your Windows 7 desktop and icy feel with our latest free Windows...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/01/2011
5 things you can try if you are having problems installing Internet Explorer 8
Reset Windows security settings back to the defaults Scan your computer for malware...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 12/01/2011
Adjusting the ClearType Text Tuner.
“The ClearType Text Tuner is a program that helps make the text on your screen easier to read over...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/30/2011
Want to suggest a feature for Windows Phone?
Are you a Windows Phone fan or user and you have an idea or feature you would like to see in the...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/30/2011
Fix the problem in Windows 7 when renaming a network folder fails with “the action can't be completed..." KB2025703
Automatically fix this problem with a Microsoft Fixit 50790 Get more details at the full KB article...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/30/2011
Nokia Lumia Live. Nokia lights up London with an amazing 4D projection and deadmau5
Well I was hoping to attend this but family stuff got in the way. I guess this HD video will...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/29/2011
4 more images in the Bing dynamic theme pack for Windows 7
4 new images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme for you featuring a sheepdog, St Kilda, Nice...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/29/2011
2 new dynamic themes for Windows 7 : Flora and Terra
We already have 3 great Windows 7 themes that update themselves on a regular basis: Bing Dynamic –...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/25/2011
Kinect for Windows resources
Am sure this is going to expand but here is a quick start the website for most things Kinect for...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/23/2011
Using memory in your storage device to speed up your computer
“ReadyBoost can speed up your computer by using storage space on most USB flash drives and flash...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/23/2011
Download free candlelight theme for Windows 7
Candlelight theme for Windows 7 “These serene images of candlelight evoke mystery and warmth in a...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/22/2011
Download free Autumn Bounty for Windows 7
Autumn Bounty Theme “Feast your eyes on the fruits of the harvest in these artistically staged...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/21/2011
Updated Windows Live Hotmail web site
Just a quick post to highlight that we have an updated and shiny Hotmail web site and updated...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/18/2011