Monday, June 24, 2013

Troubleshooting Outlook Calendar

Outlook, the email application meant for Windows based devices sometimes reports error when you try to connect and print via a network. This may be due to trackpad and calendar permissions conflict. This article will help you trouble shoot the Outlook problems associated with printing via a network.

Steps to tackle problems like TrackPad Conflict

• From the Start menu, select the label that reads All Programs. Now from the programs listed on the All Programs list, select the label that reads Microsoft Outlook.
• Click the icon labeled Calendar. From the Calendar dropdown, select the label that reads Navigation pane. From the Navigation Pane, select the calendar you want to print. Now click on the label that reads File placed on the Tools bar. From the File dropdown, select the label that reads Print. Now select Page Setup.
• Now click on the Format tab and then remove the tick mark in the box next to the label TaskPad.
• Hit the OK button to make the system accept the changes you have made. Now click on the label that reads Daily Style. From the Daily Style window, select the calendar print style.
• Click OK after you have selected the calendar style.

Resolving Calendar Permissions Conflicts

• Click the icon labeled Calendar. From the Calendar dropdown, select the label that reads Navigation pane. These steps have to be performed on the user's computer who is sharing the calendar.
• Now click on the label that reads File placed on the Tools bar. From the File dropdown, select the label that reads Folder and then Properties. This will now open the Calendar Properties dialogue box. From the Calendar Properties window, select the Permissions tab.
• Now click on the Add button. Now select the user with whom you intend to share the calendar for printing. Place a tick mark in the box next to the label Reviewer. Hit the OK button and the Apply button to save the changes made.
• Now log on to the user’s computer who intends to print the Outlook calendar that you have shared.
• Click the icon labeled Calendar. From the Calendar dropdown, select the label that reads Navigation pane. From the Navigation Pane, select the calendar you want to print. Now click on the label that reads File placed on the Tools bar. From the File dropdown, select the label that reads Print.
• Now click on the label that reads Daily Style. From the Daily Style window, select the calendar print style. Hit OK to initiate the printing process.

Follow the steps above to troubleshoot Outlook problems. For more assistance, drop into our Outlook tech support sites and blogs. 

Monday, June 17, 2013

Instructions To Turn Off Microsoft’s Instant Messenger

Microsoft’s Instant Messenger service lets you connect to your dear ones in real time. Its simple interface makes it easy for the users to establish a quick communication channel. The photo sharing and video chatting feature made it an instant hit among the Windows computer users. Windows Instant Messenger gets automatically installed into your computer when you install any Windows version.
Usually Instant Messenger is enabled by default when you startup your computer. You may sometimes want to disable Instant Messenger for some reason. Microsoft has integrated this chat program with many of its other applications like Microsoft Outlook. Sometimes it can get really annoying as that the Microsoft chat service causes frequent pop up ads to appear while you’re do something important. If you are using Windows XP computer, you can easily disable the Instant Messenger service from your computer by following the below mentioned steps.

Instructions to disable Microsoft Instant Messenger

Go to the Start menu in the bottom left corner of the screen, and click on it. Select Control Panel and click to open it.
From the Control Panel window, locate the “Administrative Tools” icon. Double-click to open the available list of services. You can see different system tools listed over there.
Locate “Services” icon and double-click to open it. The Services window will display the list of services active on your computer. Locate the service titled “Messenger”. Double-click to open the “Messenger Properties” window. Locate the Startup type option. Click on the drop-down list to see the options available. There will be three options to choose from, namely – Automatic, Manual and Disabled. Choose the option labeled “Disabled” from the drop-down list.
Just below the Startup type, there will be another option that reads “Service status”. Click on the “Stop” button.
Finally click “OK” to apply the changes.
You have now successfully turned off Microsoft Instant Messenger. From the next time on, you won’t see the Instant Messenger Microsoft chat icon on the taskbar, in the bottom right corner of your computer screen. Once you have disabled this instant messaging service, you won’t get anymore annoying pop ups or ads through it. In case you need further assistance with disabling Instant Messenger, you can always seek help from the Microsoft support site online. They’ll be available round the clock to help you out.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

How To Get Rid Of Hp Remote Support Software Manager

The HP desktops and laptops come preinstalled with the HP Remote Support Software Manager application that let users use Remote Assistance for HP personnel access. If you don’t want this software to take up your system space, you may remove it from your computer. However, before you make any changes on your computer, it’s advisable to create a System Restore point so that you could roll back to the previous state if something wrong happens to your computer. Below mentioned are Windows Support guidelines to create a restore point and remove the HP Remote Support software from your computer. 

Instructions for creating the System Restore Point

  • Go to the Start menu and right-click on “Computer”. 
  • From the popup menu, select the option “Properties”. 
  • From the Properties window, locate the link for "System Protection” which is on the left navigation pane. Click on that link to open the System Protection window. 
  • From this window, select the tab for “System Protection” and click on the “Create” button. Clicking this button will create a new System Restore point. 
  • When you create the System Restore point, you will be provided with an option to type a description for the newly created restore point. Giving the description will let users identify a particular restore point if you have many. 
  • After you have entered the description, click the “Create” button. Your system will now have a new manually created Restore Point. 

Instructions for uninstalling the HP Remote Support Software Manager

  • Click the Start button and select “Control Panel”
  • From the Control Panel window, locate the link “Programs” and click on it. 
  • Under the Programs window, you will find “Programs and Features” option. Click to see the list of installed programs in your computer. Go through this list and locate “HP Remote Support Software Manager” program name. Click to select the entry. 
  • When you select the entry, you will see the option to remove the program from your computer. Click the “Uninstall” button, which you see on the top navigation bar. 
  • Sometimes you may need administrative privileges to perform the uninstallation. If prompted, provide the Administrative password and click “Continue”.
  • The program will now be uninstalled from your computer. 

You will get Windows support from Microsoft Help and Support Center in case you need further assistance on this.