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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

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