How to Install and configure Microsoft Outlook

Are you a new or existing Microsoft user experiencing problems with Microsoft Outlook setup? If yes, then you are in the right place. Having purchased or installed Microsoft Outlook at your computer, you are sure to get everything going related to your emails, attachments, messenger, address book import from other email accounts, and document recovery etc. You might be a common user or a big enterprise that feels stuck with the complexity of Microsoft Outlook installation and configuration.

Microsoft Outlook being one of the popularly used email applications allows users to manage virtual folders, maintain calendar and tasks, search faster, scan and download email attachments, block spam messages, and send/receive & archive mails etc. Such features enhance a user’s productivity and efficiency by saving a great deal of time and money. Loaded with so many inbuilt features, Microsoft Outlook might give you solid and recurring troubles that prompt you to look around for reliable, online Microsoft tech support.

Below are the easy steps that will help you install your Microsoft Outlook:

·         Before you start setup process, close all the windows/programs active on the PC

·         Click on ‘start’ button, then go to ‘control panel’

·         Click on ‘add or remove programs’, a list of all the programs to be changed or removed will be populated 

·         Select ‘Microsoft Office’, viz. enterprise or home edition, and click on ‘change’

·         After a dialog box appears, select ‘add or remove features’ and thereafter click on ‘continue’ at the bottom right hand side

·         When a list of all the programs is populated, select Microsoft Outlook. Click on ‘run from my computer’ and then click on ‘continue’

·         Your Microsoft Outlook will be installed on your computer automatically and will ask you to create a new email account or newsgroup as you are running it for the first time

Below are the steps that will help you configure your Microsoft Outlook:

·         When a prompt comes to ‘create a new email account or newsgroup’, select ‘manually configure server settings or additional server types’

·         Click ‘next’, then a new window will pop up saying ‘add new e-mail account’

·         You can either follow the email setting wizard or manually create an email account by changing settings or preferences

·         For manual settings, click on ‘Tools’ on the top first bar of your Microsoft Outlook window

·         Select ‘Account Settings’, a window will pop up

·         Click on ‘New’, then ‘Mail’, and then ‘Next’, it will direct you to ‘Add New E-mail Account’ window’

·         Key-in your name, email address, and password wherever required; click on ‘remember password’ so that your password is saved and you don’t have to type it again while opening Microsoft Outlook

·         Select ‘POP3’, ‘IMAP’, or ‘Microsoft Exchange’ etc. from the drop-down list in ‘Account Type’ type

·         Key-in incoming and outgoing mail server addresses as ‘imap’ and ‘smtp’ respectively followed by relevant extensions, provided by your ISP (internet service provider)

·         Key in the port numbers for IMAP and SMTP servers, provided by your ISP

·         Click on ‘Require logon using Secure Password Authentication (SPA)’ if you desire to log on using SPA

·         Click ‘Test Account Settings’ for testing that an email account has been created and the servers are logged on and active, a test message will be sent to check the settings

·         To make more changes to your email account, click on ‘More Settings’ and key in the desired information

·         Click on ‘Next’ and then ‘Finish’

How to Upgrade Your Web Browser

A web browser is a software program used to enable computers for retrieving, presenting, and traversing information resources on the World Wide Web (www) including Web pages, images, video and other files. There are several types of browsers but the one thing they have in common is that they carry out the same function; they transfer hypertext. Surfing the Web on an old browser can be a lot like running a steam engine along the tracks of a bullet train--it may still work, but it doesn't take advantage of the speed and security of the new technology. Every time you upgrade your Web browser, you'll find that it is even more customizable, much faster and even more secure. With every upgrade, you'll be able to benefit from better service and quick, easy updates. Ignoring updates can actually leave you vulnerable to security breaches.

Upgrade Your Internet Explorer

•    Go to Internet Explorer home page and click on the 'Download' button.
•    Click on the “Continue” button to begin the validation process.

•    Right-click the “Internet Explorer” Information Bar and click on the “Install ActiveX Control” option.

•    Click “Install.”

•    Click 'Download' after your Microsoft program has been validated.

Upgrade Your Mozilla Firefox

•    Go to the Mozilla Firefox home page (see Resources).

•    Click on the 'Download Firefox' button to download the newest version.

•    Click on the 'Save File' button.

•    Click on the 'Open' button after downloading is complete.

•    Click 'Next' on the Firefox setup to install the latest version of Firefox.

•    Read the Terms in the field and click 'I Agree' in the radio buttons.

•    Click 'Next' and then 'Finish.' Your upgrade is complete.

How to Update the Drivers for HP G55 Printers

Drivers are the software applications that establish communication between a computer and a hardware device like printer. Driver updates can help you make best use of your HP printer by improving its efficiency and print quality and on the other hand fixing most of the common issues that may occur due to the regular or irregular use. Though the procedure of driver update is simple, you may stumble upon problems that may trigger the need of looking for HP printer support options. 

Instructions:

• Open your web browser and navigate to www.hp.com.

• Select "Support," then "Drivers and Downloads."

• Type in "HP G55" as the model device. Once an image of your printer appears, choose "Drivers."

• Select your operating system, then click "Download." The updated drivers for the HP G55 printer download directly to your computer's hard drive.

• Double-click the downloaded file to load the driver installation wizard. Accept the license agreement, choose "Next" twice, then select "Install" to install the updated HP G55 printer drivers.

How to Fix Dell Computer Audio Problems

The article describes the procedure of fixing common audio problems in a Dell computer. The methods compiled here are reliable and correct until date. However, it is recommended that these should be followed carefully to avoid encountering problems. If you face any problem while performing below mentioned steps you can contact Dell technical support at their toll free No. 1-877-452-9201.

Steps to Fix Dell Computer Audio Problems

Check the physical connection to make sure that no wire is loose or damaged. You must also ensure that the computer is working fine. If everything else is working fine on your computer except sound, then check that your speakers are not on mute. It is possible that your audio speakers went on mute while you were fiddling with the settings.

Check that the sound card (adapter) is working fine. To do so, click on the Start button, right click on My Computer and click to choose Manage. The Computer Management window will open up. Click on the Device Manager option and you will see different options listed in the right hand side pane. Click on the + sign next to Sound, video and game controllers and check whether any audio device has a yellow triangle mark on it. If there is one, right click on the device and go to Properties. Choose from the various options to either update driver, rollback a driver, or uninstall etc.

If you haven’t updated the sound drivers for some time, then do it now by clicking on the Update Driver button. Wait until the process finishes. If the sound problem started after the installing a particular latest driver, then click on the Rollback Driver button to undo the recent changes. You can also use the Uninstall button to completely remove a driver and install a new one. Thereafter, go to the Drivers & Downloads page on Dell’s website and download latest, compatible drivers for your operating system. You must provide all the prompted details to continue to download page.

You must also keep your Windows version updated by downloading and installing latest updates. You can either run Windows Update or visit Microsoft’s official website for updates. Doing this resolves many common issues including sound.

If everything is fine and you still can’t get nowhere with the problem, download and install Microsoft’s automatic troubleshooter viz. MicrosoftFixit.AudioPlayback.Run.exe either from Google searches or Microsoft’s official website. Save the file to your desktop and open it to run troubleshooting and fix the problems. You can also download and run another troubleshooter namely MicrosoftFixit.devices.Run.exe to run a check on hardware & sound devices. These two tools will diagnose and fix the common problems with playback software and hardware\devices respectively.

If your music breaks or skips during play, then use this tweak. Click on the Start button and navigate to Control Panel and then Hardware and Sound. Click on the Sound option. Click on Speakers under the Playback tab and then select Properties. Click to highlight Enhancements and then check the box next to Disable all enhancements. Click on the Apply and/or OK button to save the changes and close the windows.

If the issue persists and you continue to get a specific error message, note it down and Google it. Try the fixes that match to your problem. If nothing works for your problem, then contact professional dell technical support for Dell computers.

How to Access an Outlook PST File in Lotus Notes with Perfection

Both Outlook and Lotus Notes are email clients. However, the latter offers advanced, better utilities and features than the former due to which users want to switch over to it. Since both are different databases and have different file formats (.pst for Outlook while NSF for Lotus), it is not possible to manually switch over the entire data as it carries the natural risk of being damaged and lost. Even if it is tried being converted to Lotus Notes, a great amount of time will be consumed during the procedure without guaranteeing that it will be done safely and without damage. The below mentioned guide has been designed to help you perform the task on your own. If you face any problem while performing below mentioned steps you can contact  Microsoft outlook support at their toll free No. 1-877-452-9201

So what’s that should be done to convert Outlook .pst file data to Lotus Notes? 

Download and run an Outlook to Lotus Notes conversion tool from a torrent but safe website. There are many free and paid tools available on the internet that can be downloaded and installed with ease. One such great tool is SYSTOOLS Software’s Outlook to Notes that allows migration of the entire Outlook data including inbox, outbox, drafts, distribution lists, attachments, calendars, email properties, journals, and to-do-lists among other things to Lotus Notes. The tool is safe and fast to use and does not compress or modify any .pst file data during conversion process. The tool supports most of the versions of Microsoft operating systems, MS-Outlook, and Lotus Notes.

Save the file to your desktop or a location where the file is easily accessible from. When done, browse to the location where the file is saved, double click on the icon and open it. Follow the automated wizard instructions and complete the setup of the program. When finished, open the program and start converting your Outlook data to LN. Wait until the process finishes and shows you a success message. Do not close window until the process completes.

How to Restore Windows XP MBR

In this blog I have tried to describe how MBR (Master Boot Record) can be restored in Windows XP. The methods compiled here are simple and correct until date. It is, however, advised that these should be followed correctly to avoid facing problems. This will eventually save their time as well as money that would otherwise be spent looking for Microsoft technical support.

Before you begin, keep the original Windows XP installation\setup media (CD\DVD) and the manuals handy. Manuals are needed only for your assistance. If you don’t have the original disk, then download one from the official Microsoft website or a torrent one and burn it to a disk or floppy drive of your choice.

Instructions:

Insert the disk into the drive and boot computer. When prompted, choose to boot from the desired drive like CDROM or Floppy Drive etc. When the Window setup appears, hit the R key on the keyboard. This will bring up the black Command Prompt window.

If you have multiple operating systems (OS) installed on your PC, choose the desired one from the list using the Up or Down arrow keys on the keyboard. If there is only one OS loaded, then type 1 (use the number one key) on then hit the Enter key.

When prompted, type the admin password and hit the Enter key again. Remember, if you entered a wrong password, you will not be able to make changes at all. Now when you see the normal prompt like C:\WINDOWS (after entering a correct password), type ‘fixmbr’ (without quotes and as is) and then hit the Enter key.
If prompted with warning messages and confirmation, type ‘y’ (use the Y key on the keyboard) and then hit Enter. It will make way for creating a new MBR by replacing the damaged one. Wait until you see a success message. Type ‘exit’ and then hit Enter to exit the Command Prompt window or click on the ‘X’ button at the extreme top right hand corner.

The abovementioned procedure will work only if your Windows XP OS came preinstalled with the Recovery Console tool. However, if your OS didn’t come preinstalled with this feature, then you can use it directly from your original Windows XP setup disk. Follow the same abovementioned procedure to boot from disk and reach Command Prompt. Select the OS or type 1 for single OS selection and then type the password. Thereafter, type ‘recovery console’ and hit Enter. It will bring up the list of Recovery Console commands that can be used to fix the MBR problem. You can also add the Recovery Console feature to the Windows Startup screen.

Steps to Diagnose Connection Problems in Netgear Wireless Router

Netgear wireless routers are known for their excellent wireless speed and performance. Despite that, these may create internet or wireless problems at times due to several reasons including recently made changes to the computer or device settings, connection problem, and outdated drivers among others. The below mentioned guide will help you scan as well as fix the connection issues on your own and without the help of Netgear router support. 

Instructions:

Turn off all the devices including computer, router, and the modem respectively in the order and wait for a few seconds (20-30 seconds). Thereafter turn them back on in the same order. Connect to the internet and check whether the problem has been fixed or not. This is the simplest and most widely used method to resolve common connection problems as it clears up the existing settings and starts a fresh connection. 

If the previous method didn’t fix your problem, then check this out. Update the router driver(s) by visiting the Netgear website. Check if any updates are available to download for the drivers. If there are, download and install them. If prompted, reboot all the devices. Besides, run Windows Update and similarly download and install all the latest updates. Restart the computer when prompted. Upgrade the router’s firmware also. 

First check, whether you can connect to the internet on a wired connection or not. Make your wireless computer a wired one by connecting the Ethernet cable to your computer and router. If internet works on the wired one but not on the wireless, then you can follow any of these steps mentioned here. However, if internet doesn’t connect on the wired computer, then this can be considered as the root cause of the problem. Take corrective steps to resolve this problem and then move on to the wireless connection problem. One of these steps include checking the cables etc. whether these are firmly placed in or not. These should not be broken or damaged that may be causing your connection to drop repeatedly. If everything is fine on your end and you are still not able to go online, contact your internet service provider (ISP). 

Login to the router’s interface (you will be required to make a wired connection to logon) and review the settings. To do so, open your internet browser and type ‘192.168.2.1’ (without quotes) in the address bar. Hit the Enter key on the keyboard to proceed. When prompted for login credentials, enter this in and hit Enter again. Review the settings and if required modify them. For example, assign or change SSID, channel numbers, mode, security key WEP or WPA, and/or access point etc. 

If you recently made changes to your computer, undo these by restoring the computer to an earlier point in time when things were fine. It should resolve the issue caused by the changes.