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.
Using Jump Lists in Windows 7 to open programs and items (video)
“Jump Lists are lists of recently opened items, such as files, folders, or websites, organized by...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/21/2011
How to create a restore point in Windows 7 (Video)
Is a question I get asked frequently, and in reality it is quite a simple think to do “A restore...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/20/2011
Updated Windows Live SkyDrive site available
The new redesigned and updated Windows Live SkyDrive site is available at...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/14/2011
Download the Windows 8 guide
See what’s new in Windows 8. This downloadable guide shows you new features for developers,...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/14/2011
Missed the Keynote from BUILD yesterday?
If like me you where unable to watch the keynote from yesterdays BUILD conference (I was on baby...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/14/2011
How to tell if your computer is infected with spyware
Typical signs that your PC may be infected with spyware include “1. You notice new toolbars, links,...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/12/2011
Get Online at Home. Get a Windows 7 Computer from just £95!
I just wanted to point this information just posted this morning on our UK Schools Blog to...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/09/2011
3 great new Windows 7 themes to download–Akrapovic Morsus, Fruit Ninja and Nordic Landscapes
- Akrapovic Morsus theme // “A vision of perfection in titanium, stainless steel, and carbon fiber,...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/08/2011
Installing Windows 7: recommended links
The following topics contain information about upgrading and installing Windows 7—including...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/07/2011
Microsoft Security Advisory: Fraudulent digital certificates could allow spoofing (KB2607712)
Just wanted to highlight this latest KB (KB2607712) “Install this update to resolve an issue which...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/07/2011
How to unlock and move the taskbar in Windows 7 (Video)
The taskbar usually appears at the bottom of the desktop, but you can move it to the sides or top of...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/06/2011
Fix A USB audio device that stops playing in Windows 7 (KB 2484031)
“When you use a USB audio device to play audio on a computer that is running Windows 7, the USB...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 09/01/2011
Illusions theme by Josh Sommers free download available for Windows 7
There are some really cool illusions available in the latest theme pack for Windows 7 Download...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/30/2011
Update Rollup 1 for Windows Home Server 2011 is available (KB2554634)
Hot on the heels of yesterdays post about Windows Home Server 2011 resources comes news of Update...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/25/2011
Baby Elephant and Big Sur in this weeks images in the bing dynamic theme for Windows 7
This weeks images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme feature a baby African Elephant and Pfeiffer...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/24/2011
Download Windows Home Server 2011 Resources
Various brochures, datasheets and whitepapers related to Windows Home Server 2011 File Name Size...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/24/2011
Fix Windows 7 slow startups, if you have too many restore points (KB2555428)
If you have a Windows 7 PC that is slow to startup, with a big hard disk and you know you have...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/23/2011
Offline installation of Windows Live Essentials
If for whatever reason you need to install Windows Live Essentials 2011 without an internet...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/23/2011
‘Retweet’ enters the Concise Oxford English Dictionary
Did you know that yesterday the word ‘retweet’ entered the Concise Oxford English Dictionary...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/19/2011
Nothing happens when I click a link in Internet Explorer (KB175775)
So this can happen for a number of reasons (see below) and we have a pretty good Kb article...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/19/2011
How to reset your Internet Explorer proxy settings. (KB2289942)
“Malicious software may change Windows Internet Explorer proxy settings, and these changes can...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/18/2011
Automatically get recommended drivers and updates for your hardware (Video)
You can have Windows automatically download recommended drivers and detailed information for your...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/18/2011
Diagnose and fix program installing and uninstalling problems automatically
With this Microsoft Fixit automatically diagnose problems that can prevent installing and...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/17/2011
Washington state and Switzerland in this weeks images in the bing dynamic theme for Windows 7
This weeks images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme feature Palouse hills in Washington state and...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/17/2011
Need to test your web site for older versions of Internet Explorer?
If so then download the Internet Explorer Application Compatibility VPC Image. It has just been...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/17/2011
If you enjoyed the Engineering Windows 7 blog then you will love the Building Windows 8 blog (in 8 languages)
I really thought the Engineering Windows 7 blog was great, not only was it a great way for sharing...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/16/2011
NVIDIA nForce network controller causes a network connection drop in Windows 7 (KB979464)
Just wanted to point out a recently reviewed Kb article (KB979464) that describes a problem where...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/16/2011
You cannot use interactive TV functions in Windows Media Center in Windows 7 (KB2546868)
If you are getting problems using the interactive TV functions in Windows Media Center then we have...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/15/2011
Getting error “0x0000007E”? we have a hotfix for that. (KB2528614)
Running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 and your are seeing intermittent crashes with error...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/12/2011
Hotfix available for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 where it randomly stops responding (KB 2575077)
Just wanted to point out this new KB article KB 2575077 - Computer randomly stops responding because...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/11/2011
8 handy tips for working on the go with Windows and Windows Live
Read our 8 tips for working on the go with Windows and Windows Live that covers Use Windows Live...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/11/2011
Download Captain America Windows 7 Theme
Download Captain America Windows 7 Theme for free “The Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios film...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/09/2011
How to set up a distribution list in Windows Live Mail and Hotmail
In Windows Live Mail / Hotmail distribution lists (a group of email addresses that can be emailed at...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/09/2011
Cowboys and Aliens pictures now in Paramount Movies theme
If you subscribe to the Paramount Pictures Movies dynamic theme you will have noticed 6 new images...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 08/03/2011
Los Cabos stone arch and a Zinnia flower in this weeks images in the bing dynamic theme for Windows 7
This weeks images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme feature Los Cabos stone arch in Mexico and a...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/21/2011
Download Windows Live Mesh for Mac
“Keep your files in sync between your computers, whether Mac or PC.” Download Windows Live Mesh for...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/21/2011
Automatically fix Windows Aero glass visual effects
“Automatically diagnose and repair problems when the visual Aero Glass effects, themes, and...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/19/2011
Transformers 3 Movie pictures now in Paramount Movies theme
The Paramount Pictures Movies dynamic theme has had its first update to include 4 images from the...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/19/2011
Change the screen resolution in Windows 7 (Video)
Watch this short video to learn how to change your screen resolution in Windows 7 Read more about...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/18/2011
Fix power consumption problems and extend your laptop battery life
Automatically detect system settings that can affect power usage, such as timeout and sleep...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/14/2011
Automatically diagnose and fix common security setting on Windows
With this Microsoft Fixit automatically diagnose and fix common security setting on Windows, keeping...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/13/2011
A Bald eagle and a sunrise in Ontario feature in this weeks images in the bing dynamic theme for Windows 7
This weeks images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme feature a Bald eagle in Alaska and a sunrise...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/13/2011
How to start System Configuration in Windows 7
Start System Configuration “System Configuration is an advanced tool that can help identify problems...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/12/2011
10 ways to speed up your Windows Vista PC
Last month I blogged about the 12 ways to speed up your Windows 7 PC and this month I wanted to...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/11/2011
Microsoft Security Response team on twitter
With an upcoming patch Tuesday i thought it would be a good time to point out @msftsecresponse the...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/11/2011
Automatically fix error 0x80070646, 646 or 1606 when using Windows Update or Microsoft Update
I have mentioned our help article about this error in the past which you may see when trying to...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/08/2011