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June, 2012

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

    7 steps for troubleshooting update issues with Microsoft Security Essentials

    Posted 11 months ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 2 Comments

    Microsoft Security Essentials works automatically with Microsoft Update to ensure that your virus and spyware definitions are kept up to date., however if you are seeing any of the symptoms below then follow our Troubleshooting update issues for Microsoft Security Essentials documentation…

    Common update issues:

    • You see error messages indicating that updates have failed.
    • When you check for updates, you receive an error message that the virus and spyware definition updates can't be checked, downloaded, or installed
    • Even though you're connected to the Internet, the updates fail
    • Updates don't automatically install as scheduled

    Troubleshooting update issues for Microsoft Security Essentials

    Rob

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    Antimalware apps for Windows 8 Release Preview

    Posted 11 months ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 0 Comments

    Antimalware apps for Windows 8 Release Preview

    Windows Defender is a feature of Windows 8 and is enabled by default in Windows 8 Release Preview however you can also use one of those shown below (click on the image for details), if you do Windows Defender will turn itself off…

    BullGuard F-Secure Kaspersky Lab McAfee Panda Security SL Norton by Symantec Trend Micro

    “Some other companies might offer products that appear to be antimalware apps, but when you install the app, you might also be installing viruses or malware on your PC without knowing it. You should carefully investigate the source of any apps, including antimalware apps, before downloading and installing them.

    Important: Before you install an antimalware app, check to make sure you don't already have one enabled on your PC. If you do, be sure to remove the app you don't want before you install the new one. It can cause problems on your PC to have two different antimalware apps enabled at the same time. As noted earlier, Windows Defender will turn itself off if you choose another antimalware app, so no further action is needed in this case.”

    Antimalware apps for Windows 8 Release Preview

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Windows 8 Release Preview,Win8RP,Windows 8,antimalware,windows defender
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  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Bumper update to the bing Dynamic theme for Windows

    Posted 11 months ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 0 Comments

    10 great new pictures in the bing dynamic theme for Windows

    An adult male Asian paradise-flycatcher feeding a chick

    An adult male Asian paradise-flycatcher feeding a chick

    The Goosenecks of the San Juan River, Goosenecks State Park near Mexican Hat, Utah

    The Goosenecks of the San Juan River, Goosenecks State Park near Mexican Hat, Utah

    Gentoo penguins in Gerlache Strait, Antarctica

    Gentoo penguins in Gerlache Strait, Antarctica

    Indiana Dunes State Park, Dunes National Lakeshore in Porter, Indiana

    Indiana Dunes State Park, Dunes National Lakeshore in Porter, Indiana

    Mt. Clements and Mt. Oberlin viewed from the Highline Trail with bear grass in bloom, Glacier National Park, Montana

    Mt. Clements and Mt. Oberlin viewed from the Highline Trail with bear grass in bloom, Glacier National Park, Montana

    Aerial view of boats in the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the coast of Capri, Italy

    Aerial view of boats in the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the coast of Capri, Italy

    Land’s End in Cornwall, England

    Land’s End in Cornwall, England

    Redwood trees in Redwood National Park, California

    Redwood trees in Redwood National Park, California

    Red fox vixen and her kit, Alaska

    Red fox vixen and her kit, Alaska

    Great Blue Heron standing under blossoming cherry trees in Beacon Hill Park in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

    Great Blue Heron standing under blossoming cherry trees in Beacon Hill Park in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

    Get new pictures on your desktop everyday with the Bing dynamic theme for Windows

    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

    PS don’t forget all Windows 7 themes work on Windows 8 as well

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    Download the official UEFA EURO 2012 app for Windows Phone

    Posted over 1 year ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 0 Comments

    EURO 2012 Windows Phone App

    With Euro 2012 around the corner download the official UEFA EURO 2012 app for Windows Phone , and it looks pretty good as well Smile

    The official UEFA EURO 2012 app with Orange gives you access to the final tournament of the 14th UEFA European Football Championship. It will be held in Poland and Ukraine from 8 June to 1 July. Get the best:
    • live results
    • free customised alerts
    • news
    • photos
    • standings

        

     download the official UEFA EURO 2012 app for Windows Phone

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Euro2012,Windows Phone,WP7,UEFA


  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Windows 7 Startup Repair: frequently asked questions (FAQ)

    Posted 11 months ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 0 Comments

    Read our handy Windows 7 Startup Repair FAQ which covers topics such as

    1. What it is
    2. How to use it
    3. What problems it cannot fix
    4. What to do if it cannot fix your problem

    Windows 7 Startup Repair FAQ

    Learn more about Startup repair

    get more help for Windows 7

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Windows 7
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  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Nokia Lumia 900–Limited edition– The Dark Knight Rises

    Posted over 1 year ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 0 Comments

    Batman fans should head over to Phones 4U and check out the Limited Edition Nokia Lumia 900

    Nokia Lumia 900 - The Dark Knight RisesNokia Lumia 900 - The Dark Knight Rises

    Check out that cool engraving on the back… You also get some an exclusive app and content as well as a great phone.

    Can’t wait for the film? watch the trailer

     

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Nokia,Lumia 900,The Dark Knight Rises,Windows Phone,WP7,Batman


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    Download free Forests theme for Windows

    Posted over 1 year ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 0 Comments
    Forests theme

    “Something about forests stirs us. Dappled sunlight through a canopy of maple; gnarled, primeval trunks coated in moss; or the slender green serenity of backlit bamboo. Surround yourself with the living majesty of forests in this free theme for Windows 7. “

    forests theme for Windows

    Download forests theme for Windows

    Don’t forget all Windows 7 themes run on Windows 8 as well

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Windows 7,Windows 8,themes,forests,pictures,images,download,free

     

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    How to use Tracking Protection and ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer 9

    Posted 11 months ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 0 Comments

    “You can turn on Tracking Protection in Windows Internet Explorer 9 to help prevent websites from gathering information about your web browsing. You can also turn on ActiveX filtering to help prevent programs from accessing your computer without your consent.

    Once you turn on either feature, you can turn it off for specific sites”

    Learn how use Tracking Protection and ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer 9

    Get more help for Internet Explorer 9 and discover all the features of Internet Explorer 9

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: IE9,Internet Explorer,ActiveX
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    Windows 8 Release Preview: FAQ

    Posted over 1 year ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 0 Comments

    If you are looking for  answers to some common questions about Windows 8 Release Preview then check out out Windows 8 Release Preview: FAQ which covers:

    • General questions and answers
    • Download and installing
    • Upgrading
    • Uninstalling
    • Using Windows 8 Release Preview
    • Apps and the Windows Store
    • Internet Explorer 10 Release Preview

    Download Windows 8 Release preview

    Get all the details about Windows 8 Release preview

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Windows 8,Win8RP,IE10,FAQ
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  • The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help

    Does your app or device work with Windows 8?

    Posted over 1 year ago
    by Rob Margel
    • 2 Comments

    Compatibility Center for Windows 8 Release PreviewThe easiest way to check to see if your favourite apps and devices are compatible with Windows 8, is to check the Compatibility Center for Windows 8 Release Preview

    Where you can..

    “Browse or search our catalogue to find out whether your favourite apps and devices are compatible with Windows 8”

    Learn more and Download the Windows 8 Release preview

    Rob

    Technorati Tags: Windows 8,compatability


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