Firefox error message 623 phone book entry not found
When you install Firefox for users with a dial-up internet access you sometimes you get an error message 623 Phone Book Entry... |
EXPLORER caused an invalid page fault module VX2.DLL
VX2 is marketing research software which has been distributed as a feature
addition to third party software. It arrived on yo... |
How to update your Windows software
Close all programs except your browser.
Make sure you're online.
Go to Windows
... |
Change POP3 Connector Manger to lower then 15 minutes.
There actually is a registry hack available which I have been reluctant to
post in the public NG which I got from partners be... |
Don't Ignore the Windows Logo Key
The Windows logo key, located in the bottom row of most computer keyboards is a little-used treasure. Don't ignore it. It is ... |
Setup Guide for MS Outlook Express 6.0
Setup Guide for
MS Outlook Express 6.0
If you don't know which version you have,
click on Help ->... |
How can I edit the default Places bar quick links in Windows XPÂ’s?
You can modify the five default quick links in the Open and Save common dialog boxes by performing the following steps:
... |
How to remove Adobe Acrobat Plug-In from Office 2000, XP or 2003
Q: Every time I remove the Adobe PDF plug-in from the toolbar it comes back?
A: Adobe was trying to be helpful by making sur... |
Enable X Window-Style
The X Window system has a neat configuration setting called "auto-raise." When this setting's in effect, you don't have to cl... |
How to stop receiving duplicate email messages
There are a few things you can check to stop duplicate email messages.
Start by checking Rules to be sure that copies are... |
How to Use the AutoComplete Feature in Internet Explorer 5 and 6
This article was previously published under Q217148
SUMMARY
This article describes how to use the AutoComplete feature in ... |
Appendix F - HOSTS and LMHOSTS Files for Windows 98
This appendix describes how to modify HOSTS and LMHOSTS files to
support address-to-name resolution in Microsof... |
Tips for speeding up firefox:
1.Type "about:config" into the address bar and hit return.
Scroll down and look for the following entries:
network.http.pipel... |
You Cannot Import or Export E-mail Accounts with .IAF Files
OL: You Cannot Import or Export E-mail Accounts with .IAF Files
This article was previously published under Q278168
SYMPTO... |
Finding Encrypted Files
Unless you use a command-line utility like Cipher.exe, itÂ’s difficult to see at a glance which files are encrypted and which... |
Switch Between Users Quickly
You're using your Windows XP, and suddenly your sister who's late for school comes running down the stairs, pulls your arm, a... |
Remotely Log into a MacOS X Machine
Remotely Log into a MacOS X Machine
Remotely L... |
Do Not Highlight Newly Installed Programs
Tired of that annoying little window that pops up to tell you that new software is installed? If it gets in the way when you&... |
Remove the EULA on Office products.
1. run regedt32.exe
2. Edit->Permissions->set Full Control for Administrator
3. Navaigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE->Software->... |
Open the ClipBook Viewer
Remember the old Clipboard Viewer? It’s also called the ClipBook Viewer in Windows XP. The ClipBook Viewer shows you the... |
How do I use the registry to enable and disable windows xp's remote desktop feat...
1. Start the registry editor (e.g., regedit.exe).
2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Termina... |
Publishing With FrontPage 2000
Publishing With FrontPage 2000Though FutureQuest®
does not support FrontPage Extensions, for use w... |
Keep Your Favorite Programs Near the Top of the Start Menu
Do you have a favorite program that you frequently use? Elevate its priority on the Start menu by putting it at the top of th... |
Use the Address Bar to Launch Programs or Web Pages
Windows XP Professional enhanced the functionality of the Address bar to make it easier to launch your favorite programs. You... |
Skip the Recycle Bin Confirmation Message
When you delete items by moving them to the Recycle Bin, Windows displays a message confirming the deletion: “Are you sure y... |
Display Your Quick Launch Toolbar
Is your Quick Launch toolbar missing from the taskbar? To display your familiar Quick Launch toolbar:
Right-click an ... |
Reset your folder views in Outlook
Ever played around to long with our Outlook settings to find out you have lost your From or Subject fields? How about going ... |
Set Internet Explorer 6 to Run in Kiosk Mode
Kiosk mode means setting the browser window to full screen view with just a scroll bar for navigation. To provide additional ... |
Speed up Menu Display
You can use this tip to speed up the way menus display in Windows XP.
Click Start, click Control Panel, click Performance ... |
Fix Movie Interference in AVI Files
If you have any AVI files that you saved in Windows 9x, which have interference when opened in Windows XP, there is an easy f... |
Manually Install Backup in Windows XP Home Edition
The Backup utility is not included in the default installation of Windows XP Home Edition. The Backup icon is not present on ... |
Create a Personal Screen Saver
For a great way to put your digital photos to work, try creating a slide show presentation for use as a
screen saver.
Rig... |
Create a Password Reset Disk
If you’re running Windows XP Professional as a local user in a workgroup environment, you can create a password reset di... |
Create Your Own Restore Points
Windows XP makes it easy for you to take a snapshot of critical system files before you make any major changes, such as insta... |
Changing the Office CD Key
It happens more often than you might think: you have two Office licenses and install the wrong one on a computer. If you acti... |
Are You On a Domain?
To determine whether your computer is linked to a domain
Click Start.
Right-click My Computer.
Click Properties from the... |
Rearrange and Resize Toolbars in Internet Explorer
With Internet Explorer 6 in Windows XP, you can move your menu
bar, toolbar, Links bar, and Address bar to create more room ... |
Send Outlook to System Tray
I found a nifty registry hack that users of Outlook XP (2002) can use to force Outlook to minimize to the system tray, instea... |
Turn on ClearType Font-Rendering Technology
Get that extra text clarity you’ve always wanted. The incredible Microsoft ClearType® technology can be enabled in Wind... |
Modify Text Services and Input Languages
When I installed Windows XP
Professional on my PC, all my language settings were wiped out—making it
impossible to typ... |
Create a Keyboard Shortcut to Open a Folder
Do you have a folder to which you want instant access from anywhere on your computer?
For example, if you want the My Music... |
Daylight Saving Time, Remote Computers, and Changes to the System Clock
When you move from standard time into daylight saving time or vice versa, the Event Viewer, one of the administrative tools i... |
How to Turn Off Winmail.Dat Attachments
Ever wonder where WINMAIL.DAT attachments come from? It's a Microsoft Exchange "feature". Since Exchange supports rich-text e... |
Switching On Automatic Backup and AutoSave
By default Excel does not keep backups or AutoSave copies, but these features
can be switched on.
______________
Makin... |
Create a Personal Screen Saver
For a great way to put your digital photos to work, try creating a slide show presentation for use as a
screen saver.
Rig... |
Add an Item to the Send To Menu
You can create a new shortcut on the Send To menu, for example, one that goes to a frequently-used folder.
Open My Compute... |
Are You Linked to a Workgroup?
To determine whether your computer is linked to a workgroup
Click Start.
Right-click My Computer.
Click Properties from ... |
Manual delete spooled print jobs in Windows 2000
1. Stop the spooler service.
2. Navigate to \winnt\system32\spool\printers and delete the files you find there ( caution: th... |
Using Remote Desktop
To create a new Remote Desktop Connection
Open Remote Desktop Connection.
(Click Start, point to Programs or All ... |
Work with Applications as a Group
When working with several open programs in Windows XP, you can group them to cascade, tile, minimize, or close all programs a... |
Going Solo?
This description and procedure applies only to users of Windows XP Home Edition and to users of Windows XP Professional confi... |
Fix Corrupt Event Log Files
One of the administrative tools in Microsoft Management Console, Event Viewer maintains logs about program, security, and sys... |
Make Sure Downloaded Files Are Easy to Find Later
With Windows XP, it’s easier than ever to download software
updates, games, sounds, pictures—just about anything. ... |
Use AutoComplete to Enter Addresses Faster in Internet Explorer 6
The AutoComplete feature in Internet Explorer 6 can fill in the prefix and suffix of Web addresses so all you must enter is t... |
Move Your Taskbar to a New Spot
Is your taskbar taking up too much room? You can move it to any convenient location—simply drag it to the sides, top or ... |
Set Your Windows So They All Have the Same View
If you like to see lists of your files in a certain way—as
large icons, for example, or with detailed information—... |
Add a Map Drive Button to the Toolbar
Do you want to quickly map a drive, but can’t find the toolbar button? If you map drives often, use one of these options... |
Use the Windows Classic Look
More comfortable performing a task with the familiar Windows Classic user interface? You can quickly switch the user interfac... |
Buy Upgrade Copy of Windows Vista Key and Use it As Full Retail Version
Here is a simpler way or hack to use the Windows Vista upgrade license and product key as full retail version, which you can ... |
Create an MS-DOS Startup Disk
You can easily create a bootable floppy disk by
following these steps:
Place a blank disk in the floppy disk drive.
Clic... |
Do You Have an Older Digital Camera?
If your camera does not have a USB connection, it’s easy for you to manually install the necessary software supplied by ... |
Use Your Keyboard if Your Mouse Goes Dead
If your mouse is not functioning, don’t panic. You can use your keyboard to move around the Windows XP desktop. The keys... |
Search for Information From the Address Bar in Internet Explorer
You can quickly search for information on the Web using the
AutoSearch feature in Internet Explorer 6 in Windows XP. In the ... |
Update Drivers for Standby and Hibernation
If your computer wonÂ’t enter standby or hibernation, it may require updated drivers. Power management features, especially s... |
Use the On-Screen Keyboard
Submitted by Wilfried Boutillier, Seattle, Washington
An on–screen keyboard is built into Windows XP. It can be useful if... |
Show Hidden Program or System Files
Showing hidden files can come in handy—for example, say
you’ve tried to delete everything from a floppy disk and t... |
Change Your Wallpaper
The graphical background of your desktop, whether itÂ’s a
picture or just a pattern or color, is called wallpaper. ItÂ’s eas... |
Adjust the Vertical Space Between Icons
Depending on your screen resolution, a certain number of icons fit in each auto-arranged column along the desktop. For exampl... |
Get Back to the Desktop Quickly
No matter how many windows you have open, you can always
minimize all of them at once by clicking the Show Desktop button in... |
Finding Driver Information
After you make the move to Windows XP, you may find that a piece of hardware isnÂ’t functioning properly, or that your comput... |
Get Keyboard Control of the Desktop
Using keyboard shortcuts is a great time-saver, but I've always had trouble getting keyboard control of the desktop without h... |
Add Favorites with One Keystroke
You can quickly add a Web page to your Favorites folder with
a single keystroke. The page is automatically added to your Fav... |
How can I hide the Places bar in Widows XPÂ’s and Windows 2000's Open?
The Open and Save common dialog boxes display a bar along the left- hand
side with quick links to the following default loca... |
Move Backward and Forward Between Web Pages More Quickly
In Internet Explorer 6 in Windows XP, you can click the Back
and Forward buttons to move back and forth between pages you... |
Rename a Series of Files
When you download photos from your digital camera, they often have unrecognizable names. You can rename several similar files... |
Unlock Toolbars to Customize Them
Windows XP now features locking toolbars, and you can adjust them. You can customize a lot of the Windows XP features such as... |
Add Familiar Icons Back to Your Desktop
It’s the case of the missing icons. Many of you may be wondering where all the icons from your desktop are in Windows XP... |
Toggle the Folders Tree
Regardless of which view you use for a given folder, you can click the Folders button to toggle between Windows ExplorerÂ’s F... |
Protect Your Files During a Power Outage
If the power goes out while your computer is on standby, you lose whatever is in memory. If you have any unsaved documents, f... |
Installing Autosave in Excel
If you've ever spent a lot of time working
on a spreadsheet, only to have your computer crash before you've saved it ... |
Message "Please wait while Windows configures Acrobat..." occurs when you start ...
Issue
When you start Adobe Acrobat, it returns the message "Please wait while Windows configures Acrobat 6.x. Gathering requ... |
Display the Quick Launch Bar
If you have opened more than one program, you might like to display and use the Quick Launch bar. The Quick Launch bar makes ... |
Use a Web Graphic for Your Wallpaper
With Windows XP, when you are on the Web and see a picture that
you like for your wallpaper, you can easily save it and use ... |
Save Time and Effort in Typing URL Addresses
With Internet Explorer 6 in Windows XP, typing Web addresses
can be a breeze. Here are some tips to make it even easier.
... |
Manually Put Your Computer Into Hibernation
If you are using Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional with Fast User Switching turned on, the Turn Off Compute... |
Turn Sideways Photos Straight with Windows XP
What if you take a picture with the camera turned sideways to get a tall image into the frame? No problem. Use the toolbar in... |
Turning AutoComplete Addresses On or Off
The AutoComplete feature in Outlook Express in Windows XP
saves you time by automatically completing addresses that you type... |
Customize the Taskbar
With Windows XP, you can customize your taskbar so you can
do everything from one place, including start programs, view docu... |
Opening a Web Page in a New Window
When surfing the Web, sometimes you might want to check out
a Web page and at the same time stay on the page that gave you t... |
Learn How to Spot a 16-Bit Application
Because most Windows 3.x–based programs run properly under Windows XP, it’s sometimes difficult to tell 16-bit and 32-bit a... |
Help Save Energy and the Environment: Put Your Monitor to Sleep
You can save electricity and money and help protect the environment by activating your monitor’s "sleep" feature in Wind... |
Synchronize Your Computer Clock with an Internet Time Server
Does your computer have the right time? If your
computer is not part of a domain, you
can synchronize your computer clock w... |
Get Fast Access to System Settings
You donÂ’t have to pass through Control Panel to get to the System Properties dialog box.
Hold down the Windows key and pres... |
Move or Copy Files to Subfolders
You can use Windows Explorer in Windows XP to move or copy a
file by dragging the file icon to a folder. When you have Folde... |
Ways to Delete a File or Folder
When folders and files start to clutter up your hard disk,
Windows XP gives you several ways to get rid of the files and fol... |
Use Single-Click Everywhere
With single–click in Windows XP, navigating the files and
folders on your hard disk is as easy as navigating the Web. Y... |
Add a Shortcut to Your Desktop
A quick way to open files or folders or start your programs is to place a shortcut icon on the desktop.
To place a shortcut ... |
Stay Up to Date Automatically
Automatic updates in Windows XP ensure that your computer is always current. Windows XP checks Windows Update for the latest ... |
Set Your Browser to Open to a Page of Your Choice
Is there a site you always visit first when you browse the
Web? Would you like it to be the first site you see when you star... |
Remote Restart
Have you ever needed to remotely restart a Windows XP or Windows 2000 machine? Several scripted options exist (e.g., in the M... |
Choose an Account Each Time You Log On
You can configure any program shortcut so that Windows prompts you for login credentials every time you double-click that sho... |
Keyboard Shortcuts
Most of the actions and commands you can perform with a mouse can also be performed using combinations of keys on your keyboa... |
Allowing Access to blocked file types in Outlook Express 6
Allowing Access to blocked file
types
You may find that you need to open or save a file
that has been blocked, ZIP and P... |
Change Web Page Font Size on the Fly
If your mouse contains a wheel for scrolling, you can change font size on the fly when viewing a Web page. To do so:
Press... |
Find Your Way Back to a Web Page You Saw Some Time Ago
To find a page that you visited days, weeks, or even months
ago, but which you never added to your Favorites, you can use th... |
Reset password for webpage in Internet Explorer
With AutoComplete on, you will get the prompt, Remember Password. If you say no, but then later on decide that it is a real ... |
Temporarily Assign Yourself Administrative Permissions
Many programs require you to have Administrative permissions to be able to install them. Here is an easy way to temporarily a... |
Keep a Dial-Up Connection Open for All Users
Submitted by Kelly Theriot, Microsoft MVP, Gray, Louisiana
When Fast User Switching is enabled, it’s useful to keep o... |
iTunes and QuickTime for Windows: Songs and other audio don't play correctly
Learn steps you can take if songs and other audio in iTunes for Windows or QuickTime Player does not sound right.
If audio d... |
How to Make iTunes for Windows Stop Skipping
August 20, 2004
Abe Fettig's Weblog : How to Make iTunes for Windows Stop Skipping
How to Make iTunes for Windows Stop Skip... |
Unable to integrate an Outlook Web Access account
Unable to integrate an Outlook Web Access account
Doc ID : KB02858
Last Modified : 2007-04-20
Document Type : Support
... |
Bypass Download Limit on Firefox
When you have a fast connection and want to download more than 2 files at the same time you can make this small adjustment to... |
PunkBuster and Windows Vista - BF2142 and other Games
How can I run my game with PunkBuster support under Windows Vista?
To run PunkBuster under Windows Vista you will need to ru... |
How can I hide a user from the Welcome Screen in Windows XP?
To hide a user's account from the welcome screen in Windows XP:
1. Open Registry Editor.
2. In Registry Editor, navig... |
Mimic Firefox search or find function in Internet Explorer 7
With the launch of IE7 there were many great improvements to Microsoft's internet browser, like tabbed browsing which was a s... |
Getting a Connect Timed Out when IE is trying to access runonce.msn.com?
This is a glitch that is caused but either a repair of IE or custom IE settings by the vendor or just one of the many updates... |
Outlook 2007 -Removing an add-in that no longer exists?
Google Desktop broke my outlook!
Uninstall Google Desktop and still have the Google Desktop in your Outlook.
You can ma... |
SBS 2003 R2 Must Be Installed as The Built-in Administrator
If you try to update SBS 2003 with the new R2 Pack you might get a random error like:
Warning: Exception occured while att... |
My Spore Creature is Missing?
I had the same problem with a couple of my creatures, and your procedure helped me come up with a solution:
1) Close Spore C... |
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