Archive for June, 2009

How to fix ” My computer” opening delay issue?

Problem: When you click Start and then click My Computer, or when you double-click My Computer on your Windows desktop, Windows may search (a flashlight may appear) for a long time (for example, 5 minutes) before files appear. it will drive you nuts!
What could be causing this? As per Microsoft it usually happens because of Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) Service [...]

Microsoft, Tips

Images are not displaying in Microsoft Outlook

Have you ever come across situation were the images are not displaying in Microsoft Outlook? You will experience this when you get emails with images, the content will display but the pictures will not.
Before we go in to the fix for this let’s discuss the process of Outlook:
When you open any attachments in outlook it [...]

Microsoft, Tips

HackerWatch – Test your firewall

A basic test that will probe your firewall. HackerWatch lets you report and share information that helps identify, combat, and prevent the spread of Internet threats and unwanted network traffic. HackerWatch is an online community where Internet users can report and share information to block and identify security threats and unwanted traffic
http://www.hackerwatch.org/probe/

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