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.
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I don’t usually do non work stuff on here but couldn’t resist these shots of youngest (9 months)...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/08/2011
Why doesn't Adobe Flash work in Internet Explorer?
Why doesn't Adobe Flash work in Internet Explorer? “The Adobe Flash add-on might not work in Windows...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/07/2011
Sweep away post-holiday inbox clutter in Hotmail
There is nothing worse that coming back from holiday to find your Hotmail inbox full of email.But...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/07/2011
Automatically fix broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks
Automatically detect and fix common maintenance problems such as broken desktop shortcuts, unused...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/06/2011
Upcoming Business Insights Webcast: Forrester Research: The Total Economic Impact of Internet Explorer 9
This looks like a very interesting webcast with Forrester Research Business Insights Webcast:...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/06/2011
Red rock crabs and Oakland Bay Bridge this weeks images in the bing dynamic theme for Windows 7
This weeks images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme feature red rock crabs on the Galapagos...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/06/2011
Internet Explorer 9 Notification bar: frequently asked questions
“Notifications in Internet Explorer 9 allow for more fluid and faster browsing. Instead of...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/05/2011
Fix problems with your CD or DVD drive if it cannot read or write to the disc
Using the is Microsoft Fixit: Your CD or DVD drive can't read or write media “Automatically diagnose...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/04/2011
Change how buttons appear on the Windows 7 taskbar (video)
There are 3 settings for how buttons appear on the Windows 7 taskbar: Always combine, hide labels...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/01/2011
Penguins and coral this weeks images in the bing dynamic theme for Windows 7
This weeks images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme feature penguins in Antarctica and deepwater...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/01/2011
Windows 7 at the Goodwood festival of Speed
Yesterday afternoon I had the great opportunity to man the Windows 7 supercar stand at the Goodwood...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 07/01/2011
Add or change an input language in Windows 7 (Video)
Want to change the language you use in Windows 7? then watch the video below Add or change an...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/30/2011
4 new Windows 7 themes to download. Age Of Empires, Birds of Prey, Kim Hana, Mabinogi.
As well as the Angry Birds theme mentioned earlier we have 4 other new and free themes to download...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/30/2011
Angry Birds Theme for Windows 7
Now that the game Angry Birds game is available for your Windows 7 Phone you can get some Angry...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/29/2011
Download the free Ducati 2 theme for Windows 7
We have had a Ducati theme for ages on the Windows personalisation gallery, but there is now a new...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/29/2011
Automatically fix problems when hardware devices are not working or not detected in Windows
“Automatically diagnose and repair problems with devices when the device manager does not detect...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/29/2011
Fix Windows system performance problems on slow Windows computers
“Automatically diagnose and fix causes of poor system performance, such as the power saver setting,...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/27/2011
Microsoft fixit available to Automatically diagnose and fix common problems with Windows Update
Automatically diagnose and fix common problems with Windows Update to keep your PC more secure and...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/24/2011
4 simple steps to set up your Windows Media Center
Get started with Windows Media Center Learn how to make the most of Windows Media Center. Learn how...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/23/2011
Rio de Janeiro and Oregon feature in this weeks images in the bing dynamic theme for Windows 7
This weeks images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme feature Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro and...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/23/2011
Windows Home Server and Windows Phone 7 Connector (video)
If you are a fan of Windows Home Server and Windows Phone 7 then this great video of how to set your...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/22/2011
Find which edition of Windows 7 you are using (video)
Not sure what version of Windows 7 you are using then watch this short video to show you how to...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/22/2011
How to burn a CD in Windows 7 (video)
A common question that customers new to computers ask is how to burn a music CD, data disc or a file...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/21/2011
Hibernation does not work after install of Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (KB2541014)
If you have the following problems in Windows 7 (or Windows Server 2008 R2) when running Service...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/20/2011
Learn how to automatically get recommended drivers and updates for your hardware
“You can have Windows automatically download recommended drivers and detailed information for your...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/20/2011
Download the Castles of Europe theme
Download the Castles of Europe theme featuring 21 great pictures. “From medieval ruins to Gothic...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/16/2011
In Windows XP Set Windows Media Player as the default player
So we know there are still plenty of people running Windows XP and here is a handy hint on how to...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/16/2011
Italy and the USA feature in this weeks images in the bing dynamic theme for Windows 7
This weeks images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme feature Lago Nero in the Italian Alps and the...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/16/2011
Automatically receive new wallpapers from the latest Paramount Pictures
So the third dynamic Windows 7 theme has been launched (following bing desktop and bing aerial...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/14/2011
Transformers 3 theme for Windows 7
Download the Transformers 3 theme for Windows 7 “A mysterious event from the past erupting into the...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/14/2011
12 ways to speed up your Windows 7 PC
Great article that gives you 12 ways to improve your PCs performance Optimize Windows 7 for better...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/13/2011
Scotland and Germany feature in this weeks images in the bing dynamic theme for Windows 7
This weeks images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme feature The Isle of Lewis Scotland and the...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/10/2011
Like What you see? its a new PC TV Advert
I’m a PC is back in the UK with this latest advert Watch the TV advert Video: Like What You See?...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/10/2011
3 quick ways to check you are buying genuine Windows
- Check you PC for the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) 2. If buying Windows separately from a PC...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/08/2011
If you haven’t got a pad and pen handy then try using a Sticky Note
I am a regular user of Sticky Notes in Windows and always have several on my desktop at anyone time...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/07/2011
Security in IE9 Video
Just wanted to point out this video from Jeff Alexander in Australia about security in Internet...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/07/2011
Download Windows Embedded Compact 7 Evaluation Edition
Windows Embedded Compact 7 Evaluation Edition “This Windows Embedded Compact 7 Evaluation Edition is...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/07/2011
Quicktip - Stop a program from running automatically when Windows Vista starts
Todays quick tip is for Windows Vista and how you can "…improve your computer's performance by...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/06/2011
8 new desktop wallpapers to download for free
Coming from 3 recent Windows 7 themes are these 8 desktop backgrounds/wallpapers that you can use...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/06/2011
How to play Microsoft Garden Pond
So if you are running the Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7 you will find a game included called...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/02/2011
Latest free Windows 7 Themes to download: Beautiful Birds and Echoes of the past
Beautiful Birds theme “Let the grace and gorgeous plumage of swans, flamingoes, peacocks, and other...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/02/2011
Sharing files with HomeGroup
Always a popular topic on our website so thought I would share this great video which shows you how...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/01/2011
Waves and Bryce Canyon this weeks images in the bing dynamic theme for Windows 7
This weeks images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme feature a picture from beneath the waves and...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 06/01/2011
Quick tip : Diagnose DirectX problems
Simply and quickly with the inbuilt to Windows DirectX Diagnostic Tool Just type dxdiag into the...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/31/2011
Internet Explorer 9 keyboard shortcuts
I hadn’t realised there where so many keyboard shortcuts in IE9 and that page shows you the full...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/26/2011
Download IE9 language Packs
“The Internet Explorer 9 Language Packs install language specific resource files, allowing users to...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/26/2011
2 new Windows 7 themes to download featuring Justin Bieber and some classic Manga Action.
Now I never thought I would be able to get into a blog post Justin Bieber however i can because one...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/25/2011
Grizzly Bears and Angel Falls this weeks images in the bing dynamic theme for Windows 7
This weeks images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme feature a Grizzly bear and her 4 cubs in...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/24/2011
Full-screen mode becomes unresponsive in Windows Media Player in Windows Vista
If you are having problems with Windows Media Player on a Windows Vista PC where in full-screen mode...
Author: Rob Margel Date: 05/20/2011