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March, 2011

The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

Microsoftie 4 ever (18+ 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.
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  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Sugarwatch–Free Windows Phone 7 App for Diabetics

    Posted over 2 years ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 4 Comments

    My sister is a diabetic and when I heard about this free Windows 7 Phone app from a UK Softie (Jag Dua) it really grabbed my attention.

    “Sugarwatch provides an easy t use intuitive way to record your blood glucose readings, insulin doses and activities.  It provides warning indicators that show when you go beyond your ideal glucose range.  Sugarwatch provides graphs that show you glucose trends over multiple days to help you identify changes you can make to your regime along with graphs that show averages and glucose mapped against activities. All the graphs you need to help you self manage your condition”

    Sugarwatch recent activitysugarwatch graphssugarwatch settingsSugarwatch add activity

    Jag is very keen to continue development for further releases. Future possibilities include: the app’s integration with Microsoft HealthVault; a companion website that will enable richer statistics; and a built-in service to email information straight to your GP.

    The fact that Jag plans to continue its development gives Sugarwatch an advantage over similar apps that are already available but unsupported. Plus of course Sugarwatch is completely free, unlike much of the competition.

    The app is out now, so head over to the Marketplace on your phone and search for SugarWatch to give it a try. And when you do, make sure you contact Jag with your feedback! He’s keen to develop the app further and would welcome your ideas.

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: sugarwatch,Jag Dua,WP7,diabiates,diabetic,glucose


  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Download Ireland Windows 7 Theme

    Posted over 2 years ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 3 Comments

    “Green landscapes, gorgeous seaside cliffs, and mysterious rock formations—it must be Ireland. Download images of the Emerald Isle, as well as Celtic sounds, in this free Windows 7 theme. “

    Download the Ireland Windows 7 theme featuring wonderful pictures from the emerald isle.

    click to download IrelandWindows 7 Theme

    Hope you also like the sounds with this themepack

    Updated 04/03/2011- if you want to learn more about the sounds that accompany this theme then read Jennifers blog post on the official Windows team blog

    Uilleann pipes, fiddles, whistles, and more – in a new Celtic sound scheme

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Windows 7,Ireland,theme


  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Error 0xC0000034 during Service Pack 1 installations for Windows 7 (KB975484)

    Posted over 2 years ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 3 Comments

    If you get this error you can try to fix this with 2 different options

    Method 1: Restore your computer to an earlier point in time by using System Restore

    or

    Method 2: Delete the poqexec entry from the SetupExecute value (advanced users only)

    Read more about how to do both of these at the official support KB article (975484)

    “Your computer may freeze or restart to a black screen that has a "0xc0000034" error message after you install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or a Windows Vista service pack”

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Windows 7,SP1,Windows Vista,KB975484,975484


  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Getting started with Internet Explorer 9

    Posted over 2 years ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 2 Comments

    Expereince a more beautiful web

    If you are new to Internet Explorer 9 then this latest help article may be of use to you and well worth reading about the new web browsing experience.

    The article covers

    • Using the new browser controls
    • Pinning sites to the taskbar
    • Searching in the address bar (One Box)
    • The new download manager
    • Working with tabs
    • Security and privacy
    • The new Notification bar

    Getting started with Internet Explorer 9

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Internet Explorer,IE9


  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Download Rio movie Windows 7 theme

    Posted over 2 years ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 2 Comments

    “Spread your wings and fly! Download images from Rio, an animated movie from the creators of Ice Age that follows the adventures of a pet Macaw, in this free Windows 7 theme. “

    download Rio the movie windows 7

    Download Rio movie Windows 7 theme

    Technorati Tags: Rio,Windows 7,theme


  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Download Internet Explorer 9 in 35 languages

    Posted over 2 years ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 1 Comments

    From Arabic (العربية) to Ukranian (Українська) you can download Internet Explorer 9 in 35 languages

    Download different language versions of Internet Explorer 9

    “You can download Internet Explorer 9 in the language that matches your version of Windows or choose the English version, which works with all versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7. For additional information, see How do I install or uninstall Internet Explorer 9?

    If you need help finding out which version of Windows you're running, see Is my PC running the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windo

    There are also 4 additional display languages available (Catalan, Hindi, Indonesian & Vietnamese)

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Internet Explorer 9,IE9,languages,download


  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Information about the pictures in the Ireland themepack

    Posted over 2 years ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 1 Comments

    Following on from a comment on my recent blog post about the Ireland theme pack I wanted to share with you the details of each picture

    Stone walls on the island of Inisheer in Galway Bay, Ireland Stone walls on the island of Inisheer in Galway Bay, Ireland
    Dun Aengus and cliffs on the island of Inishmore, Galway Bay, Ireland Dun Aengus and cliffs on the island of Inishmore, Galway Bay, Ireland
    Ha'penny bridge and River Liffey at night, Dublin, Ireland Ha'penny bridge and River Liffey at night, Dublin, Ireland
    The Cliffs Of Moher in summer, with daisies growing on the cliff top. County Clare, Ireland The Cliffs Of Moher in summer, with daisies growing on the cliff top. County Clare, Ireland
    Waterfall and jagged rocks in Conor Pass, County Kerry, Ireland Waterfall and jagged rocks in Conor Pass, County Kerry, Ireland
    Carved stones at Newgrange Tumulus, County Meath, Ireland Carved stones at Newgrange Tumulus, County Meath, Ireland
    Gallery of the Old Library at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland Gallery of the Old Library at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland
    Slea Head and Blasket Islands, County Kerry, Ireland Slea Head and Blasket Islands, County Kerry, Ireland
    Poulnabrone Dolmen in the Burren, County Clare, Ireland Poulnabrone Dolmen in the Burren, County Clare, Ireland
    The Rock of Cashel, Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland The Rock of Cashel, Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland
    Trinity College in the early evening, Dublin, Ireland Trinity College in the early evening, Dublin, Ireland
    Round Earthworks at the Hill of Tara, County Meath, Leinster, Ireland Round Earthworks at the Hill of Tara, County Meath, Leinster, Ireland
    Sunset at the Cliffs of Moher on the west coast, County Clare, Ireland Sunset at the Cliffs of Moher on the west coast, County Clare, Ireland
    The Burren, County Clare, Ireland The Burren, County Clare, Ireland
    Four Courts on the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland Four Courts on the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland
    View of valley in County Kerry, Ireland View of valley in County Kerry, Ireland
    Ogham Stone at Dunmore Head on Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland Ogham Stone at Dunmore Head on Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland

    Of course if you are in the US you can get all this info by using the Bing Visual Search for official Windows 7 themes

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Ireland,windows 7,bing,themes


  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Surfs up dude. Get a surfing theme for Windows 7

    Posted over 2 years ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 0 Comments

    There really are some awesome pictures in the latest Windows 7 surfing themepack

    “Surf's up! Catch a wave with this free Windows 7 theme that features the sounds of the seashore. “

    download surfing theme for Windows 7

    Download Windows 7 Surf Theme

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: surf,surfing,Windows 7,theme


  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Windows 7 deployment options for small and mid size business

    Posted over 2 years ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 0 Comments

    Windows 7 Deployment Options for Small and Midsize Businesses

    “Explore the different options for deploying Windows 7 in a small or midsize organization. This print-ready poster from the Springboard Series for Windows 7 features an overview of each method, details on advantages and limtations, basic requirements, and helpful links to additional tools and guidance. You'll also find a helpful step-by-step overview of the Windows 7 deployment process.”

    download Windows 7 deployment options poster

    Windows 7 deployment process

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Windows 7,smallbiz,deployment,springboard,poster


  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Download Internet Explorer 9 Product Guide

    Posted over 2 years ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 0 Comments

    Download IE9 product Guide

    “This product guide outlines new features in Internet Explorer 9, highlights the top features, and provides additional information on features specific for end users, developers, and IT professionals...”

    Download  Internet Explorer 9 Product Guide

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Internet Explorer,IE9,download


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