Showing posts with label Microsoft help. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Microsoft help. Show all posts

Monday, February 10, 2014

Tips To Remove The Google Search Box

A search box is present in the address bar of the Firefox web browser. So making use of a different search box is a total waste like the one available in the Google toolbar. In order to remove the search box is a facile process and the below mentioned Microsoft help guidelines have to be carefully followed.

Instructions
  • Start the computer and in while the desktop will be visible with the Windows taskbar housed at the bottom. The Firefox web browser has to be accessed. Access the browser by Double clicking the desktop shortcut icon or from the Start menu, launch the web browser. The Windows taskbar houses the Windows Start button at the extreme left and it should be clicked in order to make the Start menu appear.
  • Another keyboard method to make the Start menu appear is by tapping the Windows key available on the keyboard. 
  • The Firefox menu toolbar’s blank area should be Right clicked and a menu will appear. From the menu, the Customize option should be selected.
  • Make sure that the menu and Google toolbars are check marked. 
  • Customize should be clicked and a toolbox of icons can be seen that can also be customized. The image of a hand can be seen when the mouse pointer is placed on top of the icon toolbox or toolbar.
  • On top of the Google search box, the mouse pointer should be kept. The button should be clicked and held down and to the icon toolbox, the search box has to be dragged. To the icon toolbox, the search box has to be dropped by doing the actions on the mouse like releasing and left clicking it.
  • The removal should be confirmed by clicking the done button. A "You are about to remove the Google search box from the Google Toolbar. This will result in the loss of advanced search features. Do you want to remove the Google search box?" warning message can be seen and the Yes button should be clicked.
  • The Google toolbar search box will be successfully removed.
By following these Microsoft help guidelines, you can easily do away with the Google search box. If tips or help regarding the removal is required, you may contact the customer support center.

Sunday, August 4, 2013

How To Reinstall Windows Update



All the necessary bug fixes and solutions to technical glitches required for your computer are offered by Microsoft in the form of update packs. These updates also contain improved security patches that will make sure that your Windows computer is free from any potential threats like spyware and other malicious programs. Microsoft regularly issues these updates for all the versions of Windows operating system.
Normally, these updates are automatically downloaded and installed all by the Windows operating system so that you do not have to manually check for these updates all the time you go online. This is done using a built-in program called Windows Update. However, there are a number of occasions where you may encounter troubles with the Windows Update feature. Given below are some simple instructions from the Microsoft help team that will help you in reinstalling Windows Update.

 Help Tips

  • Before you start out the process, make sure that all the programs that are currently running on your computer have been closed down.
  • Next up, you need to click on the Windows Start menu located at the left side bottom corner of your computer screen and then click on the icon that is labeled by All Programs from the list of Start menu options.
  • Now, you need to select the option that is named as Windows Update from the right pane and then select the Microsoft Update tab. Doing so will open up the Microsoft Update window on your computer screen.
  • Following which you need hit the Start Now button. Go through the license agreement and press the Continue button. After that, you need to click on the Install ActiveX Control button. Now, you need to go to the security-warning box and press the Install button. This will start out the installation process for ActiveX Control.
  • Once you do that, you need to click on the option that reads Change Settings to configure your automatic updates. You can set the date and time for your updates to be installed. Then hit the OK button.
  • Finally, you need to click on the Check for Updates button so that you receive all the new updates available for your Windows computer.

Now, that was some information about reinstalling Microsoft Updates for your Windows computer. For any further assistance on this, please do get in touch with the help team.

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

How To Repair Internal Network Drivers In Windows XP


Microsoft’s Windows XP operating system is popular for its user-friendly interface and features, which are very suitable for use in the home and business desktop applications. It also provides robust support for incorporating wireless network functions with your computer. The various network settings on XP enhance the functionality of wireless data transmission, especially creating a convenient environment for Wi-Fi and LAN.

However, internal wireless drivers and registry settings may get damaged or deleted occasionally due to reasons like a sudden power failure, malware issue or some discrepancy in software installation. Fortunately, we can easily restore and repair these network drivers with ease. Here are some Windows XP support guidelines to mitigate issues with wireless networks.

Instructions to repair XP network drivers

  • First, you need to reboot your Windows XP computer. While switching on, before the Windows logo appears, you have to tap the F8 key. Choose the Last Known Good Configuration option in the menu that appears. You can use the arrow keys to navigate and the Enter key to select. Reboot the system. If the wireless network drivers are not restored, you may move to the following steps. 
  • Select the Start menu button and click on the Run icon. In the Run box, you have to enter rstrui.exe and press the Enter key. Then choose the Next button in the System Restore window. 
  • Click on the restore point in the calendar presented, which is dated prior to the breakdown of the wireless network. Now you have to choose the Next button, and click on the OK button. Select the Next button to confirm that you want to proceed with the System Restore. The restoration process will start and the computer reboots. 
  • Once the booting process has been completed, the System Restore Complete window appears and you should close it. Again, check whether the wireless network functions are working properly. If not, try out the next step.
  • Click on the Start menu button again. Right click on My Computer, choose Manage in the upcoming menu. You should click on the Device Manager option in the window that appears, select Network Adapters header located in the list of devices on the right side of the window. You need to right click on the wireless adapter device. A menu appears then and you have to click on the Uninstall option. Again, reboot the computer and allow Window XP to reinstall the drivers. Now you can restart the wireless network in order to confirm that the wireless drivers are functioning well. 

The above steps will be sufficient to fix the internal network driver issues. You can get further Windows XP support from Microsoft Help centers.

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Fixing A Microsoft Wireless Mouse


Microsoft’s wireless mouse is a useful gadget as which offers freedom of use without tugging cables or cords to it. It will enhance the ease of any work using the mouse and as long as the mouse and receiver are working properly, you will find it very efficient.
However, this device is also not entirely free of troubles. Sometimes its scrolling function may come to halt or may become very slow. This will be because of multiple reasons and you will require immediate help. Before going for advanced support from Microsoft help pages, you can try the following tips to resolve this issue.

Steps to follow

First, you have to place the wireless mouse near its receiver. Sometimes distance may hinder the proper signal reception. You should move away any other wireless devices like keyboards at least 6 feet away from the receiver.
Then resynchronize the mouse with the receiver. There is a button at the top of the receiver and you have to press it down, wait for the light to blink. You have to follow any instructions that may appear on your computer’s screen.
Now you have to turn the mouse over and press down the small button beneath. If you cannot see a solid green light on the receiver, press the button on the receiver as well as that on  the mouse again.
Try unplugging the receiver’s USB cord from any USB hubs to which it is connected to and you should plug it directly into one of the USB ports of the computer. Alternatively, you have to plug the USB cord into a different port if you are not using a USB hub.
Sometimes a weak battery can make the mouse troublesome. You have to slide off the top cover on the mouse and remove the batteries. You need to place new batteries in the mouse and slide the cover back again.
It is better to keep any kind of wireless transmitting devices like cellular phones, away from the mouse’s receiver. In addition, you have to ensure that you are not using the wireless mouse or receiver on a metal surface since this will cause interference with the signal.
Advanced Microsoft help is just a Google search away, which will provide excellent tech support. You can also use the tech support feature of this website for further assistance.