The blog of Rob Margel - Windows Help
Microsoftie 4 ever (19+ 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.
Download the right version of Movie Maker
Unsure about which version of Windows Live Movie Maker you need to download then check our handy...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/17/2011
Automatically Solve Windows display quality issues
Automatically diagnose and fix issue that affect display quality and readability of text in Windows...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/16/2011
Free coffee and chocolate on Nokia
So keeping on the food theme of yesterday and celebrating the UK launch of the Nokia Lumia 800 I...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/16/2011
7 great new free Windows 7 themes to download
Released over the last week or so are the following Windows 7 themes 1.Abstract Bright theme “This...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/16/2011
Windows Phone, Nokia and deadmau5 to light up Londons Millbank Tower
Keep November 28th free Rob Technorati Tags: Windows Phone,Nokia,Lumi 800,deadmau5,millbank tower...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/15/2011
Fix error 0x80070424 in Windows Update or Microsoft Security Essentials (KB 968002)
Automatically fix this problem with a Microsoft Fixit get more info about this issue at the full KB...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/15/2011
Mount Ushba and some Bryozoa latest additions to the bing dynamic theme for Windows 7
The latest images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme feature Mount Ushba and some Bryozoa The twin...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/15/2011
Happy 10th birthday Xbox
So lets celebrate with a bun Maybe I should start a new blog category for food related Microsoft...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/15/2011
Automatically fix the issue where songs are associated with the wrong albums following a Zune software upgrade (KB945319)
with the following Microsoft fixit read more about this issue at the full kb Songs are associated...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/10/2011
Tallinn and a close up of Geranium pollen in this weeks bing dynamic theme
This weeks superb images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme feature Tallinn in Estonia and a...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/08/2011
Get help for Windows Live Messenger
With the newly redesigned messenger help center that provides help topics such as Why can't I sign...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/03/2011
Understanding alert levels in Microsoft Security Essentials
Want to know what to do if you see an alert in Microsoft Security Essentials? if so then read our...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/02/2011
Download free Cobblestones and Corridors theme for Windows 7
“Dark abandoned rooms, mysterious cobwebbed passages, spiral staircases descending into shadows, and...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 11/01/2011
Download Microsoft Security Essentials in 33 languages
From Bulgarian to Vietnamese and Hungarian to Japanese download Microsoft Security Essentials in 33...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/28/2011
A new home for Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft Security Essentials information and downloads are now available on the Windows site at...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/27/2011
How do I uninstall or remove Internet Explorer 9 when the standard uninstallation process does not work? (KB2579295)
Well the easiest thing to do is use the automated Microsoft Fixit solution (50778) Read the full KB...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/27/2011
4 pictures in this weeks update to the bing dynamic theme for Windows 7
This weeks wonderful images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme feature Pink dragon fruit,the view...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/26/2011
How to tell which version of DirectX is on your computer? (video)
“DirectX is a suite of multimedia technologies required by many Windows games. If your computer...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/21/2011
How to Sign Up for a Windows Intune Trial
Get tips and tricks on signing up for a Windows Intune trial account with our handy guide Get more...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/21/2011
2 new Windows 7 themes to get you in the mood for Halloween
So Halloween is coming soon and if you want to get a spooky feel to your desktop check out these...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/20/2011
20 Essential PC Shortcuts
Which keyboard shortcuts do you use and are they in our 20 essential PC shortcuts Copy a selected...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/19/2011
Yellow Warbler and the Centre for the Performing Arts (aka the Egg) this weeks update to the bing dynamic theme for Windows 7
This weeks wonderful images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme feature the Centre for the...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/17/2011
The Smurfs movie theme for Windows 7
I spotted this new theme available only on the Russian Windows site Smurfs movie theme. using...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/14/2011
Download free tropical fish theme for Windows 7
Download Tropical Fish theme for Windows 7 “Swimming in schools and captured in hypnotically vivid...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/13/2011
Forza Motorsport 4 Desktop backgrounds–Mclaren F1, Jaguar XFR and Tesla Roadster Sport
Following yesterdays launch of the Forza Motorsport 4 themepack I have noticed we also have 3...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/12/2011
Unable to change background picture in Windows 7 (KB2504610)
Unable to change background picture in Windows 7 (KB2504610) “This issue can be caused by one or...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/12/2011
Diagnosing Application Compatibility Issues Affecting Windows Power Management in Windows 7 and Windows server 2008 R2
Handy download if you are experiencing these types of problems Diagnosing Application Compatibility...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/12/2011
Watch a live build of a Ford GT40 replica
Staying on the Forza Motorsport 4 theme from earlier is this webcam of a live build of a Tornado...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/11/2011
fix the problem of "The User Profile Service failed the logon. User profile cannot be loaded”(kb 947215)
applicable for Windows 7 or Windows Vista automatically fix it with the following Microsoft fix...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/11/2011
7 Windows Phone 7 Guides for IT Professionals
Looking for some more technical documents on how to integrate and support Windows Phone in your...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/11/2011
Download Free Forza Motorsport 4 desktop theme for Windows 7
Are you a Forza fan and want some of those amazing cars on your desktop? if so you can...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/11/2011
8 great Windows Phone Help and features videos
The Windows Phone UK team have just uploaded some great new how-to videos such as as the one below...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/10/2011
Windows 7 Startup Repair
If your Windows 7 install hangs at the black "starting windows" screen during the first...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/10/2011
A Windows Phone Bun
Just picked this little bun up for free with my mid morning coffee yum. Rob Technorati Tags: Windows...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/07/2011
Want to have your image appear in an official Windows 7 themepack or wallpaper?
Then take a look at Windows Gallery: An open call for art and photography, where we are offering you...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/07/2011
Fresh Fruit Theme for Windows 7
Download Fresh Fruit theme for Windows 7 “Glistening grapes, blueberries shimmering with delicate...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/06/2011
Bonus week for the bing dynamic theme for Windows 7–another 2 pictures
Seems to be a bonus week for the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme after yesterdays update with...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/05/2011
Guide to running Windows 7 on a slate device
Very handy 8 page word document on Using Windows 7 Professional on a Slate PC from Microsoft IT that...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/05/2011
Latest Microsoft Press Book : Optimizing Windows 7 Pocket Consultant
Just noticed that Rosemary on the Microsoft Press blog has announced a new Windows 7 book New...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/04/2011
Australian waterfall and Indian tea plantation in this weeks update to the bing dynamic theme for Windows 7
This weeks superb images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme feature a waterfall in Australia and an...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 10/04/2011
Download Windows Intune product guide
“The Windows Intune cloud service helps you centrally manage and secure PCs through a simple...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/30/2011
Soak, Dye in lift, a very cool Kinect hack
Not seen any real cool Kinect hacks for a while (maybe I have not been looking in the right places)...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/29/2011
Socialize with modern communications on Windows Phone 7.5
Great job on the video “See how Windows Phone 7.5 makes it easier to stay close to the people who...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/28/2011
Lamas and Lake Mead in this weeks update to the bing dynamic theme for Windows 7
This weeks images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme feature a herd of Lamas in Patagonia and Lake...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/28/2011
Download Chocolate theme for Windows 7
Download Chocolate theme for Windows 7 “Mmmmm, chocolate … chocolate-covered caramels, apricots...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/26/2011
Automatically reset your host files back to the default
with this Microsoft Fixit Read more about it at the support Kb article (KB972034) including how you...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/23/2011
2 Gears of War 3 themes for Windows 7
Gears of War 3 Launch theme “Celebrate the launch of the latest installment in the Gears of War...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/23/2011