Yet Another Microsoft Update Error

It seems that Microsoft cannot get a thing right these days. The problems with the Microsoft Windows update all but caused a riot. Now, there seems to be some problem with the Microsoft Office update 2013. Many users who assumed that the update would fix the problems with their Microsoft software, had to uninstall it and restore the system.

Issue with the new Microsoft Office Update

Microsoft quickly removed the Microsoft Windows update, when the reports started coming in about some problem that was affecting some of the users. They’re apparently doing the same thing with the Microsoft Office Update 2013. This has prompted many users and IT experts to ask whether Microsoft is properly testing their updates before releasing them.

In the case of the MS Office update, it was found that installing the update disabled some of the Windows OS functions. With more and more users reporting the error, Microsoft have quickly realised that there was some error in the update file, which is affecting the Windows OS and chose to withdraw the update from the site.

The update was meant for the new Office 2013 versions – both 32 and 64 bit, Home Office and Student Office RT 2013. The update was supposed to make the interface more user-friendly and fix some of the performance issues in the new Office application.

Though Microsoft claims that they thoroughly test all their updates before releasing them, the reality is different. This is not the first time this has happened. Many Windows users have to reformat their whole system after they updated their system with the new Windows 8 RT update a few months. A recent Microsoft Exchange Server update too created more problems than it was supposed to solve.

All this points to the fact that Microsoft has failed to thoroughly test these updates and identify the technical bugs before they affect the users. Frankly, these updates were supposed to fix the technical bugs already there in the Windows and Office software. They end up creating more problems instead.

One of the Microsoft statements released after this incident talked about a step-by-step release of updates in the future. Making the update available to 1% users the first, 10% the next day and if there are no problems still, 100% the third day. They reckon this way they would be able to spot the problems early on and take the necessary steps to fix them.

Synchronizing Outlook Using Gmail As Sync Server

If you are using Microsoft Outlook as your primary email application, you can also use Gmail as your Sync server and view the emails in Outlook. According to Outlook tech support, users can configure the Outlook setting to access their emails from their personalized email accounts in Outlook. There are different methods available that enable Outlook users to use Gmail as their central synchronization point.

If you have one computer, you can use POP to download the email. But if you own multiple computers and want to manage email through them, you need to use IMAP for accessing the information. IMAP is advanced technology that even allows the synchronization between different email clients. This would especially beneficial if you use webmail and want to check the information while being offline. You can use this method because it is free, and synchronizes quickly with Outlook. You can synchronize different email clients such as Mozilla and Thunderbird with Outlook, at the same time.

You can try the following instructions to use Gmail as your sync server for Outlook via the IMAP method:

• In the first step, you need to allow Gmail to download all your emails in your computer. According to the technical support, Gmail gives free access to an IMAP server.
• Once Gmail downloads all your email, you need to ensure that IMAP is enabled. Although it is free, you need to make sure that you check the option for enabling Gmail IMAP.
• After enabling it, you need to create a new IMAP account in Outlook. This is essential in order to synchronize Outlook with Gmail. Meanwhile, if you are not satisfied with this method, you can continue using the POP synchronization feature.
• Once it is set up, you need to copy your old emails from your old Outlook account to your new account, by dragging the emails. Meanwhile, you can also contact Outlook tech support to get more information on the Outlook setting.
• Now, your email would be all synchronized between Outlook and Gmail. Once it is finished, you can continue the same procedure to synchronize it on your other computers.

By following this set of simple instructions, you would be able to successfully enable Gmail to be your sync server to Microsoft Outlook. However, if you have more issues or want to get more information, please contact our 24x7 technical support team.

Tips To Access PDF Attachments In Outlook

With Microsoft Outlook, a variety of attachments can be accessed flawlessly. But when it comes to accessing PDF attachments, the scenario changes altogether. Many users experience difficulty while accessing PDF attachments and to do away this difficulty, the below mentioned Outlook help guidelines have to be followed.

First method

• Microsoft Outlook should be launched.
• Navigate to the PDF attachment contained in the mail. The attachment has to be Right clicked. The Save As option has to be chosen and the file has to be renamed. To the desktop, it has to be saved.
• Search for the file from the Windows desktop and the file has to be Right clicked. The Open With option has to be chosen and the Choose Default Program option has to be clicked.
• Adobe reader has to be chosen next.
• Microsoft Outlook has to be accessed and the attachment has to be clicked.
• The Start button has to be clicked and the Run command should be accessed. The Run dialog box will appear on screen and in the field of the Run command, the location of the folder has to be pasted.
• The OK button must be clicked and the temporary internet files will be listed in a folder and the files have to be deleted. Outlook has to be restarted and the attachment has to be accessed.

Another method

• The web browser of your choice has to be accessed. The Adobe website has to be accessed, the Get Adobe Reader link has to be clicked, and Adobe Reader should be downloaded. The file has to be saved in your desktop next.
• The Adobe file has to be double clicked from the desktop and the Adobe reader has to be installed.
• Outlook should be opened and the PDF file should be accessed.

Yet Another method

• The Start menu has to be accessed and the Run command has to be chosen. In the field of the Run command, REGEDIT.EXE has to be inputted and the OK button should be clicked. Edit and Find should be selected and in the box of Find What, ‘OutlookSecureTempFolder’ should be inputted.
• The Find Next button should be clicked and a folder location labeled C:\Users\rac\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\CU8KPJWH\ can be found.
• The folder location has to be copied.
• Start menu has to be accessed and the Run command should be clicked. In the field of the Run command, the location of the folder has to be pasted.
• The OK button has to be clicked, the temporary internet files will be listed in a folder, and the files have to be deleted. Outlook has to be accessed now and the attachment can be opened.

By following the above-mentioned Outlook help guidelines, the PDF attachment can be accessed without encountering any issues.

Controlling User Account Controls In Windows 7

The latest two versions of the Windows operating systems; Windows 7 and Windows Vista, released by Microsoft, contained high-level advanced security features as compared to previous releases like Windows XP or Windows 2000. The earlier version treated every user of the system as an administrator by default. However, this is modified in the latter versions allowing only one user profile to hold administrative control over the system. Still, Windows 7 and Windows Vista have a utility called the User Account Control, which allows users to elevate permissions if required or prompted. Windows 7 has Windows support, so that you can control the behavior of the UAC, and do not get prompts for permissions. Use the following instructions to make the necessary changes in UAC.

Instructions

• Start your Windows 7 powered computer and log in to your profile as you would normally. Once your desktop appears, check if any background application is running. Close these applications immediately.
• On the lower left corner of your desktop, you will notice a Windows Start orb. Click on this orb to open the Start menu. In the top right of the Start menu, you will see your profile’s picture. Click on this account picture to open a window from where you can make changes in your user account profile. Now select the option labeled as Change User Account Control Settings.
• Now keep an eye out for the User Account Control options slider. The user Account Control’s default option is to notify you only when the programs try to modify some aspect in your system’s configuration. This also notifies the user when a new program is getting installed on the system. There is an option below that does the same thing, but dims your desktop in the process. There is another option at the bottom of the list which completely eliminates any prompts for permissions. This is labeled as the Never Notify option. So move the slider to the bottom of the options window.
• Click on OK. The User Account Control may prompt you to confirm your action once more, and the ask you to reboot the system. Do this, and the reboot process saves these applied changes to your system.

If you have any issues in your Windows system, contact experts at Windows support to troubleshoot all your issues. The technical assistants at Windows support are very quick to address your issues, and do it in a prompt and effective manner.

Setting Up Your Outlook To Forward Emails To Another Address

The best thing with Microsoft Outlook is that the users can create a rule in the application to suite their emailing requirements. For instance, if you want to forward an email from your Outlook application to another email application or webmail service, you can do so without any hindrance. All you would have to do is create a new rule for the operation. Outlook has a built-in rule option, which users can customize based on their emailing requirements. Well, if you have thought that creating a new rule in Microsoft Outlook would take indefinite span of time, you are certainly wrong. All it takes you is a couple of minutes and all you need to know is the following steps. If you want to avail real time assistance from an Outlook expert, contact the Outlook tech support.

Instructions 

• Open your Outlook application and navigate to the File menu. 
• Select the option titled Manage Rules and Alerts. 
• Locate and click on the tab titled Email Rules and select New Rule from the resulting options. 
• Click the link that states Apply rule on messages I receive. The link can be found under the header Start from a blank rule. 
• Following this, select the Next button to proceed. 
• Outlook will now display a list of conditions that each rule would feature. For instance, if you want to forward an email from a particular person with a specific subject to a different email service or application, you need to specify the appropriate rule for it. If you do not want to specify so, select the rule that says Forward All. 
• Following this, press the Next button to proceed. 
• Select the box that says Forward to people or public group. 
• Locate the blue button placed below Step 2 that says People or Public group and select it. 
• Go to the To field and type the alternative email address to which you wish to forward the emails. 
• Press OK followed by Finish. 
• Again, Press OK to let the rule take effect and exit the window. 

You have created a rule in your Microsoft Outlook application to forward all your inbox messages or messages from a specific sender to another email address. If your Outlook fails to forward the emails as per the rule you created, get in touch with the Outlook tech support immediately.

Google Offers Windows Support For The Cloud Print Service

Microsoft and Google are the biggest giants in the tech world. Apparently, there is a healthy rivalry between both of them. Google’s venture into the genre of operating systems with Android was an unexpected shock for Microsoft. But, both giants have come to terms recently to improve the features of Cloud Print service, a modern technology developed by Google to establish connection between Web and printers.

The scope of cloud print 

Experts were looking forward to seeing Cloud print service released with the Windows support. As the service is greatly beneficial to the Windows computers, Microsoft support would be an added benefit to the service. Through the Cloud print service, users can connect their printing devices to the web and print their files from anywhere in the world. All they need to have is a computing device with internet support. Google stated that the service is available on all types of computing devices such as desktops, laptops, smartphones and tablets. Google’s decision to provide support for Cloud Print service for Windows will be beneficial to Google as it facilitates the functionality of the app across Windows operating systems.

Update to Cloud Print service

Microsoft support for the Cloud Print service facilitates the addition of a couple of tools that would improve its usability. While one of the tools (Google Cloud Printer for Windows) is a printer driver, the other facilitates the network access to the service on Windows operating systems.
Using the Google Cloud Printer tool, users are able to access the connected printers from applications running on the Windows platform. The version of Cloud Print service with added features is said to be providing users with wider access to network services than before.

Runs in the background

One of the most appreciated advantage of the Cloud Print service on Windows operating system is that it runs in the background. The users can use this application in the same manner as they would use a native Windows service. In fact, the application simplifies the steps involved in connecting the new printers or maintaining them.
Cloud Print Service App for Windows Operating Systems 

Google has officially released the beta version of its Cloud Print service for Windows operating systems such as Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP. Though the app is featured with Windows support, the users need to download and install Google Chrome as their default web browser to use this service. Along with the Windows version of Cloud Print app, Google has also released the Android version.

How To Speed Up Your Windows 7 System

The love and affection that you have for your system will soon vanish when your system starts to run slowly and shows a dip in performance. When the system is brand new and in its early days, the system is fast and efficient and you will be content with it. But as time passes, with tons of files, software’s and applications accumulating, the system is ought to become slower. In addition, some other issues like viruses and insufficient ram issues can also cause your system to perform slowly. By following the below mentioned Windows 7 help tips, you can smoothly and efficiently run you Windows 7 system.

Get Rid Of Programs That You Do Not Use

With tons of programs and apps accumulating, the hard disk gets filled up and can make the system slow. In addition, a majority of the programs that are installed in the system will never be used. So it is advisable to delete those programs and free some space rather than piling up the hard disk with unwanted programs.

Have Limited Programs Run At Startup

When a large number of programs are initiated at startup, it takes a lot of time for Windows to load. So it is advisable to limit the number of programs that load at startup so that Windows can load faster. Disable the unwanted programs and enable only Windows services and few other essentials like security tools at the startup.

Do Not Run All At Once

Running many programs simultaneously or opening many programs together can cause your system to slow down. Only open the required programs and the unwanted programs have to be closed if you want your computer up and running smoothly.

More Memory = Much Faster

Having insufficient memory can cause your system to slow down. The Windows 7 system can run faster if you add more memory and thus running programs will work faster without any hiccups.

Good protection

When the system runs slowly, it causes a lot of trouble for the user and a virus or a malware infection maybe the reason for the system to be running slowly or the dip in performance. So it is essential to have a very good antivirus or anti spyware tool installed on the system and updating the security tools should be done regularly in order to protect your system from the latest threats.
By following these Windows 7 help tips, you can make sure that you are running a fast and efficient Windows 7 PC.