Category: Windows

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Fix: An Error Occurred During the Installation of Assembly Component

Published on: May 2, 2012 and has 5 Comments

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I was recently installing Microsoft Office 2010 on a Windows XP computer when I encountered an error. The error prevented the installation from continuing, which prevented Office 2010 from installing. Installation errors can be a pain, as some error messages may not be well documented. Luckily, Microsoft OFfice 2010, much like all version of Office since 2000, use the Windows Installer service for installation.

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Microsoft Partners With Barnes & Noble

Published on: April 30, 2012 and has 12 Comments

Barnes & Noble and Microsoft

Both Microsoft and Barnes & Noble announced a strategic partnerships in a new subsidiary of Barnes & Noble called Newco. If you own a Nook, Barnes & Noble’s e-reader, or an e-reader in general, then this partnership may interest you. This partnership is looking to accelerate the transition from print media to e-readers, especially for Windows users.

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Mercalli Easy Video Stabilizer Review

Published on: March 23, 2012 and has 2 Comments

Mercalli Easy Video Stabilizer

Mercalli Easy Video Stabilizer is an application that I hadn’t heard about until recently when I was asked to have a look at the software. While I have done video editing in the past, I haven’t actually tried to stabilize any of my videos – at least the videos that aren’t shot using a tripod. From experiences with video editing applications in the past, I know that many of such applications can be complex and at times they could have a fairly steep learning curve. I wasn’t sure what to expect from Mercalli Easy Video Stabilizer in terms of difficult the software would be to use, or how well it would perform. With that in mind I downloaded, installed, and launched the application.

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Windows 8 Sent to Public for Testing

Published on: March 12, 2012 and has 28 Comments

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As the computing industry has slowly moved away from desktop computers and laptops to devices that can be held in one’s hands or tablets, the relevancy of the operating system is coming under fire and being questioned. Microsoft’s Bill Gates once said that it is his goal to have a computer in every home and business is now basically reality, but as soon as it came true, the devices have been slowly replaced with newer technologies that are smaller, but still get the job done well enough.

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Boost Employee Performance with PC Monitoring Software

Published on: February 2, 2012 and has 6 Comments

Office Worker

PC Monitoring Software is the perfect solution for any business or business professional looking for ways to boost employee performance and overall efficiency. Studies show that Internet use varies between 5 and 10 hours per week and a significant amount of that time is being spent on personal emails, chatting, browsing, etc. The fastest, simplest, and most cost effective way to reclaim those lost hours is through the deployment of PC Monitoring Software.

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Solution: Word Cannot Open this Document Template

Published on: October 6, 2011 and has 14 Comments

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There may be times when you start Microsoft Word you encounter the error: “Word cannot open this document template template name. This may not happen all too often, but when it does a similar problem can also produce other error messages when Word is started. The issue has to do with the compatibility of an add-in with Microsoft Word, and the steps below outline how to solve the problem.

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Will Windows 8 be Compatible with Mobile Devices?

Published on: September 19, 2011 and has 11 Comments

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What is the Windows Registry?

Published on: August 26, 2011 and has 24 Comments

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In very simple terms, the windows registry is the database that holds all the settings for your Windows operating system. In even simpler terms: unless you know exactly what you’re doing, keep your hands off!

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