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June, 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

    Add or change an input language in Windows 7 (Video)

    Posted over 2 years ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 0 Comments

    Want to change the language you use in Windows 7?  then watch the video below

    Add or change an input language in Windows 7

    Add or change an input language in Windows 7

    “You can make it easier to enter text or edit documents in multiple languages by changing the input language. Input languages are included with Windows, but you need to add them to your list of languages before you can use them.”

    Also don’t forget all the various language packs that are available for Windows

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Windows 7,LIPs,Language Interface Packs


  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    4 new Windows 7 themes to download. Age Of Empires, Birds of Prey, Kim Hana, Mabinogi.

    Posted over 2 years ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 1 Comments

    As well as the Angry Birds theme mentioned earlier we have 4 other new and free themes to download today.

    Age of  Empires Online theme (download)

    “The great armies of history clash in this free Windows 7 theme based on Age of Empires Online, the latest addition to the wildly popular PC game franchise. “

    Age Of Empires Online Theme

    Birds of Prey theme (download)

    “On the hunt, feeding their young, or staring with uncanny poise directly into your eyes, the birds of prey in this free theme for Windows 7 are alert, noble, and fearless. Includes owls, hawks, and eagles in their native habitats. “

    birds of prey theme

    Kim Hana theme (download)

    “They need a home! Invite these bizarre-but-cute creatures to live on your desktop. This free Windows 7 theme from the mind of Korean artist Kim Hana is enigmatic, hypnotic, and utterly unique. Includes strumming guitar alert sounds.”

    Kim Hanna theme

    Mabinogi Theme (download)

    “Based on the massively multiplayer online role-playing game, this free theme lights up your Windows 7 desktop with fantastical scenes of adventure and romance. Learn more about starting your fantasy life with Mabinogi. “

    Mabinogi theme

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Age Of Empires,AOE,birds,Kim Hana,Mabinogi,Windows 7,Themes,Korea


  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Angry Birds Theme for Windows 7

    Posted over 2 years ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 0 Comments

    Now that the game Angry Birds game is available for your Windows 7 Phone you can get some Angry Birds on your desktop with this free theme  for Windows 7 featuring sounds and images from the game.

    Download the Angry Birds Windows 7 Theme

    “They have no wings. Their eggs have been stolen by pigs. So, yeah, they're pretty angry. Contemplate their mood at length with our free Angry Birds theme for Windows 7. “

    Click to download Windows 7 Angry Birds Themepack

    Download the Angry Birds Windows 7 Theme

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Angry Birds,Windows 7,Themes,Windows Phone 7,WP7


  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Download the free Ducati 2 theme for Windows 7

    Posted over 2 years ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 0 Comments

    We have had a Ducati theme for ages on the Windows personalisation gallery, but there is now a new one available featuring The Dcotor himself Valentino Rossi

    Download the Ducati 2 theme

    “The gleam of the paint, the grip of the tires, the unmistakable roar of that four-stroke, L-twin, desmodromic valve engine: There is indeed nothing like a Ducati. This free Windows 7 theme is for those who appreciate finer motorcycles”

     

    Download the Ducati 2 theme

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Ducati,Windows 7,themes,desmodronic,Valentino Rossi,46

  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Automatically fix problems when hardware devices are not working or not detected in Windows

    Posted over 2 years ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 3 Comments

    “Automatically diagnose and repair problems with devices when the device manager does not detect your hardware, audio, USB, or other devices, or when your devices are disabled or not working.”

    Microsoft Fixit logo

    With this Microsoft Fixit that fixes problems such as

    • When you install a hardware device, it is not detected
    • Determine if your audio device is plugged in
    • Driver updates aren't automatically installed by Windows Update
    • You receive one of the following errors:
      • Your <Device Name> is currently disabled or turned off in Windows
      • Your <Device Name> has a driver problem and needs to be reinstalled
      • Windows has detected a problem with your <Device Name>, it is not working properly
      • There is no driver installed for your <Device Name>

    Automatically fix it when hardware devices are not working or are not detected in Windows

    Learn more about troubleshooting in Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Windows7,Windows Vista,Windows XP,Hardware,Windows Update,driver


  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Fix Windows system performance problems on slow Windows computers

    Posted over 2 years ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 0 Comments

    “Automatically diagnose and fix causes of poor system performance, such as the power saver setting, multiple anti-virus programs running, multiple startup programs running, and too many users logged on to the computer”

    Microsoft Fixit logo

    With this Microsoft Fixit that fixes problems such as

  • Power plan is set to power saver
  • More than one user is logged on to this computer
  • Multiple anti-virus programs are running
  • Several programs are running when Windows starts
  • Running advanced visual effects (like Vista transparency)and running multiple programs at once may affect performance
  • Read more about optimising Windows 7 or Windows Vista for better performance

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Microsoft Fixit,Fixit,Windows 7,Windows Vista,performance


  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Microsoft fixit available to Automatically diagnose and fix common problems with Windows Update

    Posted over 2 years ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 0 Comments

    image

    Automatically diagnose and fix common problems with Windows Update

    to keep your PC more secure and reliable.

    The Fixit …

  • Checks Windows Update component configuration and repairs as needed
  • Resolves incorrect Windows Update data locations
  • Reregisters required services
  • Learn more about Windows Update

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Fixit,Windows Update


  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    4 simple steps to set up your Windows Media Center

    Posted over 2 years ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 0 Comments
    1 Get started with Windows Media Center
    Learn how to make the most of Windows Media Center.
    2 Learn how to turn your PC into a TV
    Watch and record live TV from Windows Media Center.
    3 Make your home network ready for media streaming
    Turn your PC into a home entertainment hub with Windows Media Center.
    4

    Set up a Windows Media Center Extender device
    Easily stream your media by connecting your Xbox 360 to your home network.

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Windows media Center,WMC,extender,Xbox 360


  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Rio de Janeiro and Oregon feature in this weeks images in the bing dynamic theme for Windows 7

    Posted over 2 years ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 0 Comments

    This weeks images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme feature Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro and Thor’s Well, on the Oregon coast.

    Guanabara Bay from the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Guanabara Bay from the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Thor’s Well, on the Oregon coast

    Thor’s Well, on the Oregon coast

    One quick note when you download this theme you will see a message like

    subscribe to RSS theme

    make sure you select the Download Attachments option.

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: bing,Windows 7,theme,Oregon,Thor's Well,Brazil,Guanabara Bay,Sugarloaf Mountain,Rio de Janeiro


  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Classic American Road Trip theme for Windows 7

    Posted over 2 years ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 4 Comments

    Grab your cat-eye sunglasses and jump in the station wagon! Summer is here and it’s time for an all-American road trip. This free theme for Windows 7 takes you back to the age of vintage cars, Route 66, and cheap gasoline. Classic American scenery provided. Bring your own lemonade and picnic basket

    roadtrip

     

    Download the  Classic American Road Trip theme

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Windows 7,themes,Route66,road trip,corvette,woody wagon,lincoln continental,cobra,t-birds


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