I am Microsoftie 4 ever (15+ years) working in Windows Services and Content team in the UK, my blog is mainly focused on the Windows family of products and trying to provide help pointers and resources for customers on our products.
just sharing this great birthday card I got from my mum and dad today
Rob
With this Microsoft Fixit (50194)
(Windows Vista users)
Note Windows 7 users should go to the "Let me fix it myself" section.
Read the full KB article When you run an .exe file on a Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7-based computer, the file may start a different program
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Carrying on from yesterdays theme (Top 10 highest rated Windows articles of 2011) is todays top 10 of the most viewed Windows articles of 2011*.
Again they cover a wide range of topics…
* this is data year to date for the UK across Windows.Microsoft.com/en-GB
Its that time of year for looking back and have been looking at some data and wanted to share with you the top 10 Windows articles rated by you*
The top 10 cover a wide range of products and features but lots of IE9 content
with this Microsoft Fixit
“Automatically diagnose and identify browser add-ons that may cause Internet Explorer to become unstable, to crash, or to stop responding. Browser add-ons may include tools, toolbars, assistants, and toys. Find other automated solutions What it fixes... Internet Explorer is unstable or does not respond because of one or more browser add-ons or plug-ins Internet Explorer freezes because of browser add-ons or plug-ins Internet Explorer startup is slow”
“Automatically diagnose and identify browser add-ons that may cause Internet Explorer to become unstable, to crash, or to stop responding. Browser add-ons may include tools, toolbars, assistants, and toys. Find other automated solutions
Fix Internet Explorer add-on problems when IE hangs or freezes
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1. Bubbles theme
“Little children are expert appreciators of bubbles, and here's your chance to re-learn the fine art of bubble appreciation yourself, with these images of gorgeous shimmering orbs wafting through the air. Add them to your desktop with this free Windows 7 theme and keep yourself entertained for hours”
Download Bubbles theme for Windows 7
2. Marbles theme
“These colorful marbles seem less like a game for kids than like small glass sculptures. Ribbons of yellows, blues, oranges, reds, and greens decorate some, and the clear glass showcased in others is a study of light and shadow. Together, they make up a fun, free Windows 7 theme for your desktop.”
Download Marbles theme for Windows 7
“When you connect a USB keyboard to a computer that is running Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, Windows may not use the correct keyboard layout. For example, if you connect a USB Japanese 106/109 keyboard to the computer, or if you connect a USB ten-key keyboard to the computer, Windows may use the device as if it has an English 101/102 keyboard layout.”
With this Microsoft Fixit (Windows Vista Only)
read more at the full KB article (KB927824) including how to fix for Windows 7 and Windows XP systems
Windows may not use the correct keyboard layout when you connect a USB keyboard to the computer
Using the latest Microsoft Fixit
Read the Full Kb article (KB 952211)
Error message when you try to install an application on a Windows Vista SP1-based or Windows 7 computer: "Command line option syntax error."
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SkyDrive: On your phone “If your phone's with you, so are your files. SkyDrive lets you take your photos and documents wherever you go. Get the SkyDrive app for your iPhone or Windows Phone today. Or, you can always access SkyDrive through your phone’s browser at www.skydrive.com.”
“If your phone's with you, so are your files. SkyDrive lets you take your photos and documents wherever you go. Get the SkyDrive app for your iPhone or Windows Phone today. Or, you can always access SkyDrive through your phone’s browser at www.skydrive.com.”
Learn more at http://explore.live.com/skydrive-mobile
Useful help articles include
How do I change who can access my folders, files, and photos?
How do I organize my photos and files?
How do I fix problems uploading files?
1. Ice Water Theme
“Ice and water go together like Astaire and Rogers, cookies and milk, and all the other great teams: beautifully. Each on its own is nice, but together they create something with extra sparkle. Add glamorous images of this all-time great team for free to your Windows 7 desktop.”
Download Ice Water Theme
2. Party Ice Theme
“Set a party mood on your desktop with close-ups of colors filtering and reflecting through the prism of irregular ice cubes. Add a black light for maximum grooviness. Download this free Windows 7 theme to get the party started”
Download Party Ice Theme