Hidden Features of Software

The User Profile Service failed the logon. User profile cannot be loaded. (Windows 7 user profile loading problem)

noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 17:30:00 +0000

Hey guys! recently I faced an issue in which when you log on to a Windows 7 based or a Windows Vista-based computer by using a temporary profile, you receive the following error message: The User Profile Service failed the logon. User profile cannot be loaded.

Many websites give you all sorts of fixes. I tried all of them till I came across this fix which really did the trick. I would like you to follow the steps very carefully. It is simple but could confuse anyone.

Read on................... all the best!

Occasionally, Windows might not read your user profile correctly, such as if your antivirus software is scanning your computer while you try to log on. Before you follow the methods here, try restarting your computer and logging on with your user account again to resolve the issue. If you restart your computer and it does not resolve this issue, use the following methods to resolve this issue.

Note You must be able to log on to an administrator account to fix your user profile or copy your data to a new account. Before you resolve the issue, log on to Windows by using another account that has administrative permissions, or restart in safe mode to log on with the built-in administrator account.

To know about starting your computer in safe mode click here: Safe mode start

Method 1: Fix the user account profile

To fix the user account profile, follow these steps:

Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

1. Click Start, type regedit in the Search box, and then press ENTER.

2. In Registry Editor, locate and then click the following registry subkey:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList

3. In the navigation pane, locate the folder that begins with S-1-5 (SID key) followed by a long number.

4. Click each S-1-5 folder, locate the ProfileImagePath entry in the details pane, and then double-click to make sure that this is the user account profile that has the error.

If you have two folders starting with S-1-5 followed by some long numbers and one of them ended with .bak, you have to rename the .bak folder. To do this, follow these steps:

a. Right-click the folder without .bak, and then click Rename. Type .ba, and then press ENTER.

b. Right-click the folder that is named .bak, and then click Rename. Remove .bak at the end of the folder name, and then press ENTER.

c. Right-click the folder that is named .ba, and then click Rename. Change the .ba to .bak at the end of the folder name, and then press ENTER.

If you have only one folder starting with S-1-5 that is followed by long numbers and ends with .bak. Right-click the folder, and then click Rename. Remove .bak at the end of the folder name, and then press ENTER.

5. Click the folder without .bak in the details pane, double-click RefCount, type 0, and then click OK.

Click the folder without .bak, in the details pane, double-click State, type 0, and then click OK.

Close Registry Editor.

Restart the computer.

Log on again with your account.

This should ideally solve your issue.

In case it doesn't then try the following:

Method 2: Log on to Windows and copy your data to a new account

Create a new account and copy the data from the old account to the new account. For information about how to do this, visit one of the following Microsoft websites:

Windows 7Fix a corrupted user profile (Windows 7)

Windows VistaFix a corrupted user profile (Windows Vista)

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MS Powerpoint: Change the font size of all slides (within 10 seconds)

noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 10:21:00 +0000

We had 50 slides in our presentation and had to increase the font size of all the slides then and there. Wow what a situation! don't worry you can do it in 10 seconds.

Solution: If you change the font size or colour in the Master Slide, all the slides which are linked to that master slide will change.

You must use Master Slide in every presentation. Open a new file in MS PowerPoint. Go to View -> Slide Master (in 2007). Go to View -> Master -> Slide Master (in 2003)

There is one theme slide (the first slide on top left) under which there are various layouts. The first layout is the title layout which is linked to make our first slide. The second layout is linked to the most popular layout for body (a header followed by a list of bullets).

All we have to do is to make a change in these layouts.

Go to the second layout under the theme slide (just below the title layout). You can click on the text box and make it bold and change the font size and colour. You can also add a picture/logo here.

Now exit the Slide Master view (Close master view under Slide Master tab). Now add a new slide to the presentation. Right click on the slide on the left panel. Choose the second layout from this list. This is the layout we just made changes to. This is how we apply a layout to the main slide. That's it.

Summary

It is advisable to make all PPTs using Master Slide. This way, you can save a lot of time if you have to change the font type, colour or size later. You can also add a logo on Master Slide and it will reflect on all the slides automatically. You can then delete it, if you want, by just going to the Master Slide. Need not go to each slide and waste time.

Amazing statistics as on 4/27/2014..

noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 22:41:00 +0000

Amazing statistics as on 4/27/2014..

Free SAP IDES online server for practicing your skills

noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 02:20:00 +0000

Free SAP-IDES environment to enhance your skills.

PS: Below information strictly for your personal use only. Respect it.

Recently I came across a wonderful site, who is providing free SAP – IDES access to n number of users. It is totally free for all and indeed to use this service you need to register with them from the links provided below.

It is helping me a lot and in fact helps to all the SAP consultants who want to enhance there skill and knowledge in other areas. As we see if you are working in your domain you will not be provided the other access to enhance your skills and more over in office you can’t spend time and in your home you can’t get office access(most of the people).

Go to the link - SAP-IDES to register your self for the SAP Access and

Fill in with your basic details and provide a valid mail-id. To which all further communication will be done.

Once you successfully registered you will get an instance mail saying it is in process, with in a day you will get a mail with your SAP User-ID and important links to access the server.

Here there is one important thing to note that your user will be locked at the end of each day(mid-night) and password reset. Everyday you need to request for a password.

To access the server – Access Server

To request for a daily password – Password Request

This service is provided to us by Consolut people - they are the one of the SAP consultancy providing services located in Germany to many companies.

Thanks and enjoy in updating your skills and knowledge.

It provides access to ALL MAJOR SAP modules.

Please find the links below:

New User Request : http://www.ides.consolut.eu/sap/bc/gui/sap/its/zuser_req

Access Server : http://www.ides.consolut.net/sap/bc/gui/sap/its/webgui

Password Request: http://www.ides.consolut.eu/sap/bc/gui/sap/its/zwebgui

Windows 7 notices but does not 'see' external usb hard drive

noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 01:12:00 +0000

Plug in the external USB hard drive.

Right mouse click on My Computer

Left click on Manage

Double click on Storage

Double click on Disk Management

Disk 0 is Hard Drive Partitions.

Disk 1 will display the SIZE of the external device with no name

Right mouse click the blue colored bar on Disk 1

Left click on Mark Partition as Active

Left click on Change Drive Letter and Paths

Right click the “Add” button - Right click OK

Following is the end result. The external USB device should now have a drive letter.

How to share Wi-Fi in Windows 8 with Internet connection sharing (ICS)

noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 21:57:00 +0000

1. Launch a command prompt with administrator privileges.

(Type cmd on the Start Screen, right-click the icon, and click Run as Administrator.)

2. Type netsh wlan show drivers and verify if Hosted network supported says Yes. If it says No, you are done. Your NIC doesn’t support Wi-Fi sharing.

3. Type netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Hotspot key=12345678

(Note that you can replace “Hotspot” and the security key with your favorite settings.)

4. Type netsh wlan start hostednetwork

5. Open the Network and Sharing Center in the Control Panel.

(Type Control Panel on the Start Screen and then Network in the Control Panel search box.) Then, click Change adapter settings.

6. Now comes the part that appears to be different in Windows 8 than in previous Windows versions. You will notice that a new network adapter appeared, called Local Area Network Connection, followed by a number that can be different from computer to computer. The device name is Microsoft Hosted Virtual Network Adapter. The ssid you used above (Hotspot in this guide) will appear under the name. If you see Identifying under its icon or just Enabled, be patient and wait until Hotspot (the ssid is used in step 3) appears.

[You may rename this as "Local Area Connection for HotSpot" for ease of use]

7. Right-click the network adapter that is connected to the Internet and select Properties.

(This can be an Ethernet adapter, a mobile network adapter, or your phone that is connected through USB. In this guide, it is my Samsung phone.)

8. Click the Sharing tab and then enable Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection.

9. In Windows 7, if I remember it right (correct me if I’m wrong), you would have selected the Wi-Fi adapter under Home Networking Connection. If you do this in Windows 8, you will be able to establish a Wi-Fi connection to your Windows 8 Access Point, but your client won’t receive an IP address through the Windows 8 DHCP server. Thus you have to select the Local Area Network Connection adapter I mentioned in step 6 as your Home Networking Connection.

I find it quite amazing that it is so complicated to share an Internet connection through Wi-Fi in Windows 8.

Update: If you want to share Wi-Fi on your Windows 8 computer at startup please read this.

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240V to 120V voltage converter for your tools from the US

noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Sat, 19 Oct 2013 17:31:00 +0000

240V to 120V voltage converter for your tools from the US

Have you bought a power tool or appliance from US and brought it to India ? Like me, were you tempted to plug it in at the first available opportunity ? Well, never do that. Never. In the best interest of your tool / electronics, you need to ensure they are readily suited for use under Indian Power conditions. If not, there are few things that you are expected to know and adhere to.

First and foremost, understand the power requirements of the tool from the manual.

Voltage and Wattage specification

Power requirements

And here are the questions you need to ask and understand before you can plug in that tool / appliance of yours.

1. The specification in the tool manual says 120v. Does it make my tool readily usable in India ?

No. The operating voltage in India is 240v. And since the tool requirement is only 120v, there is every bit chance that it might not work or go kaput if you directly plug it in.

2. How do I then use the tool here in India ?

Stepdown voltage transformers are available in your local electronics store, specifically for requirements like this. They help in converting the 240V power into 120v.

3. Is voltage the only parameter I need to look at ?

No. You need to look at the wattage specification as well. Your transformer wattage should necessarily be equal to or more than the value mentioned in the manual.

4. There is no watt mentioned in the manual. What do I do ?

Look for amps specification and as high school physics would have taught you, Watt = volt X amps. So in the above case, the wattage is 120 x 1.8 = 216 W. That means the transformer should support wattage greater than 216 W.

5. What is the cost of a step down transformer ?

The transformers for lower watt requirements are available as plug in adaptors and cost about Rs.300 to Rs.350. The one you see in the picture below (250W) costed me Rs.950 and looks like a mini stabilizer. So, anywhere between Rs.300 to Rs.1200 depending on your requirement.

Voltage transformer

240v to 120v step down transformer

This is basic physics that I didn't know and had trouble doing my research when I received a power tool as a gift. So hoping this post is of some help to someone with a new tool and the desire to DIY.

Have you used a tool or appliance in India, bought and brought from anywhere outside? Is there anything else that one needs to take care of besides this ? Leave me your comment. Also, do let me know if you found this post useful.

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How to disable Protected Mode for Adobe Flash Player

noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 03:45:00 +0000

Usually Flash Player hangs Firefox or other browsers.
This is usually un-avoidable as it just happens.
This is while you load pages that have rich flash content.
The only resort for you is to close the browser.

But by doing the following you can avoid the crashes!
Trust me, by disabling the Protected mode, it may do wonders.

To disable Protected Mode, add the following line to your mms.cfg file located in:

Windows 32bit: C:\windows\system32\macromed\flash
Windows 64bit: C:\windows\syswow64\macromed\flash

ProtectedMode=0

If the mms.cfg file does not exist, create one using any standard text editor (e.g.. notepad)


Depending on your operating system, you might need to first save the mms.cfg file to a writable location (such as your documents or desktop folder) and then copy the file into the destination folder using Windows Explorer.


To re-enable Protected Mode, simply remove the line from the mms.cfg file.



Did you know this about Adobe?
Crash logs are located at C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Crash Reports\
Logs will be located in either the pending or submitted folder, depending on
 whether or not you submitted the crash report to Mozilla.
More facts here:

Most Useful Keyboard Shortcuts For Beginner Eclipse IDE Users

noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 02:12:00 +0000

Control + Shift + O: Import

If you’re going to use ArrayList, LinkedList or any other such data structure class from the Java Collections Framework, you will need the following lines above your class declaration and constructor.

import java.awt.List;
import java.util.ArrayList;

public class Hello {
  public static void main(String[] args) {
    System.out.println("Hello World!");
  }
}

Instead of having to type the import lines, you could just write your code first in the editor and whenever you see red squiggly lines signaling that you need to import a specific class, all you have to do is press Ctrl + Shift + O and ALL the unknown types will be imported. No more going into the focus popup and pressing Import for each class.

Control + I: Indent

Is your code looking like this at times?

Simply highlight the code portion that looks hard to read, press Ctrl + i to indent everything nicely.

Control + D: Delete Line

If you need to delete a line, you might usually highlight the entire line with your mouse (or with the Home or End buttons) and delete the new line character every time. Try Ctrl + D for quick whole-line deletion. It will be like the line was never even there, no final new line character touchups necessary.

Control + Space: Auto-Complete Variable Or Function Name

If you have declared and initialized at least one variable or even function or method, you can type the first few letters of the variable or function name, hit Ctrl + Space to auto-complete it. This will work well if you have very unique variable or function names, because otherwise, you’ll have to choose among the distinct names in a focus popup window.

Sysout + Control + Space: Puts System.out.println()

If you ever need to type out a print statement, in particular, “System.out.println()”, there’s a shortcut for this: Simply type out the word “sysout” and then hit Ctrl + Space.

Control + H: Search Your Entire Project

When you’re working on projects with numerous classes that rely on each other, sometimes you might forget where it was you declared a specific function or variable. If that’s the case, Ctrl + h will come in handy as it lets you search through not just the class you’re working on, but the entire project folder.

Control + F11: Run

If you’re constantly pressing on Run As > Java Application, you can instead press on Ctrl + F11 to run your program.

Alt + Shift + R: Rename

When you want to rename a variable or a function, you don’t have to re-type every single instance of the old variable or function name, nor do you have to right-click on the name and select Refactor > Rename when you can simply press Alt + Shift + R to rename ALL the instances.

Some more .....

- Control + L is Go To Line Number

- F3 takes you to the declaration of a function or variable

- CTRL+SHIFT+T : open fast type browser – start typing your class name to filter the list (also accepts wildcards, like *StuffFacade) then use the up-down cursor keys to open the type.

- CTRL+SHIFT+R : open fast file browser – like the above, but for files, so its useful when developing non-Java code.

- CTRL-O : fast outline browser – to jump to a method, hit they keys then start typing the method name until the list is small enough so you can up-down to the required method.

- ALT-F8 : switch between perspective in a LRU manner (like ALT-TAB for applications)

- F12 : go to editor – if your keyboard focus is in any other view, move the keyboard to the editor view. Also, ALT-SHIFT-Q opens a fast list of all viewes you can access with a keyboard shortcut (that is in the default form of ALT-SHIFT-) so you can easily switch to the required view without remembering the actual shortcut.

- CTRL-E : open a fast list of editor tabs (including those not visible in the tab bar, which are marked in bold) to easily find the editor tab you need. This list also supports type-to-filter.

- ALT-Up/ALT-Down : move the current line (or lines selected) in the editor up or down one line while fixing indentation (so moving the line into an indented block will indent the line correctly). Very useful for quick refactoring.

- F2 : Quick Javadoc – opens a floating dialog with the javadoc for the symbol the cursor is on. Use up-down to browser the documentation and ESC to dismiss.

- Ctrl-/ : Highlight block of code to comment it out.

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New tablets 2013 - what's coming up?

noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 01:52:00 +0000

This top 10 of tablets is by no means the be all and end all. There are plenty of new tablets to get excited about this year, which could challenge the Sony Xperia Tablet Z for top spot.

If none of the tablets in our top 10 take your fancy then maybe you will be enticed by the ones we could see later this year.

Windows 8 tablets

The Microsoft Surface Pro is already in our top 10 and there's probably going to be a Surface 2, but a number of manufactures are hungry to get in on the Windows 8 tablet action, with the likes of Samsung, Asus, HP, Dell, Nokia and Lenovo all reported to be working on one.
So expect a flurry of new devices to arrive towards the end 2013, right on time for the holiday season.
Read more: Windows 8 tablets: what you need to know

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 didn't get a big, fancy launch event, instead being quietly announced via the firm's website.
Packing a 7-inch display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 8GB and 16GB storage options, microSD slot, 3MP rear camera and 1.3MP front camera it's not going to set the world alight, but if Samsung get its pricing right we could have a budget winner on our hands.

BlackBerry PlayBook 2

Not to be confused with the PlayBook 2.0 software upgrade for BlackBerry's initial tablet, the PlayBook 2 is set to run the new BB10 software RIM has spent a year and a half developing.
BB10 is expected to launch later this year and we hope RIM makes a marked improvement on the first PlayBook, which had several key flaws leading to poor sales.

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 2

Amazon is on a roll - with three e-readers and three tablets, all successful so far, it's only logical they would expand to include even better HD models.
We expect to see the Kindle Fire HD 2 in September 2013.
Read more: Kindle Fire HD 2 release date and news

iPad 5 & iPad mini 2

We know how good Apple products can be (though they're typically boring and lack the personal customization of other tablets) so it's no surprise that rumors are constantly swirling about Apple releasing follow-ups to its successful tablets.
Following its September announcement of the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C, Apple may also have anOctober event planned as well where the company might just unveil an iPad 5 and iPad mini 2.
This all makes sense as the surprisingly refreshing iOS 7 is set to be released Sept 18 as well.
Read more: iPad 5 release date and news
Read more: iPad mini 2 release date and news

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014

A tablet we know you'll be seeing for sure is the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014.
Announced with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Samsung Galaxy Gear at IFA 2013, the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 was a surprise reveal (for once) and a welcome one too.
The black and white versions of the Note 10.1 will release Sept. 25, with a complete global roll out expected by October. Like the Note 3, it will be compatible with the Galaxy Gear smartwatch at launch.

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How to Quickly Share Wi-Fi From Your Laptop With Virtual Access Point

noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 23:32:00 +0000

Create a virtual access point:

On Windows 7:

Open Control Panel—>Network and Internet—>Intel(R) My WiFi Technology

Click on Enable button.

That's it! The virtual access point has been created.

You may rename it for ease of identification.

Share the internet connection:

To share the internet connection to the newly created access point:

On Windows 7:

Open Control Panel—>Network and Internet—>Network and Sharing Center —> Change Adapter Settings.

Go to Properties for the Wireless Network

Check both the check boxes as shown below.

Your internet connection will be shared instantly.

How To Unlock Your Samsung Galaxy S4 Or Note 2 Right Now

noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 00:13:00 +0000

How To Unlock Your Samsung Galaxy S4 Or Note 2 Right Now

Samsung Galaxy S4 and Note 2 owners can unlock their devices for free by following a couple of simple steps.

If you’re with Verizon, you can only use the phone on that network, but if you unlock it, you can take it to any carrier anywhere in the world. You could emigrate with your phone, or send it to a friend or family member who lives overseas. If this sounds up your street, read on.

You need to start off by inserting a SIM card from another carrier into your phone, then turn your device off and on again.

Then enter this code into your dial pad:

*#197328640#

Go to main menu > [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF > wait a minute before heading into menus and choosing back.

You will see ‘Network Lock’ – so you select [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ.

The correct sequence will read:

Asterisk Pound One Nine Seven Three Two Eight Six Four Zero Pound. Remember that some people call the asterisk the ‘star’, and call the pound ‘hash’.

If this has gone right, you’ll have an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S4, then you can take it to whatever carrier you want. This code has been used by Samsung for a while, so it might work on other Samsung handsets, too.

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split a date/time column ie. mm/dd/yy hh:mm:ss AM/PM. Into 2 columns

noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:49:00 +0000

How to split a date/time column ie. mm/dd/yy hh:mm:ss AM/PM into 2 columns

Suppose I want to split a date/time column ie. mm/dd/yy hh:mm:ss AM/PM into 2 columns as below:
1. mm/dd/yy
and
2. hh:mm

How do I do it?

Here is the solution:

1. =int(A1), format as date
2. =MOD(A1,1), format as time

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10 ways to access blocked Gmail at office, school, work

noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 02:52:00 +0000

Accessing email using Gmail is daily routine for many web users. Usually, work / school places do not like open access to Gmail as it results in people spending more time checking personal stuff on Gmail. Incase IT guys at your place has blocked Gmail access, here are few ways to bypass it.

1. Use different access URL - Get started by using a different URL web address to access Gmail instead of using www.gmail.com. You IT admin might have forgotten to block some URLs.
- http://gmail.com or https://gmail.com
- http://m.gmail.com or https://m.gmail.com
- http://googlemail.com or https://googlemail.com
- http://mail.google.com/mail/x/ or https://mail.google.com/mail/x/

2. Use Proxy websites to get through – There are thousands of proxy websites which can be used to access Gmail blocked in office, school or at work. See lists: here, here and here.

3. Download Gmail messages using Email Client – Instead of web browser access of Gmail, you can configure an Email client to download Gmail messages. You can use Outlook, Apples Mail, Windows Mail, Thunderbird. [See setup details here]

4, Access Gmail via Google Desktop - If you have permission to install software on your work computer that installing Google Desktop might serve the purpose. You can access Gmail using this application without getting into restrictions imposed by IT admin at your place – might just work!

5. Create password free Gmail feed - We have already disccused in detail about web service called ‘FreeMyFeed’. It allows you to generate password free RSS Feed which can be used to access Gmail contents in a web based RSS reader. Note: use discretion while sharing login details.

6. Access through iGoogle - You can try to access Gmail using iGoogle login URL [http://www.google.com/ig]. After login you can see latest Gmail messages on the left sidebar.

7. Use a website with Gmail Lite installed - You can use 3rd party websites (risky thing) which Gmail Lite software installed. Bump into few of them here at Google Search.

8. Access Gmail from Google Talk - If you have Google Talk installed on office computer, click the Gmail icon next to view button on Gtalk window. This might work, if your IT guys were too lazy to block it.

9. Make friends in IT department - If nothing works, how about getting little friendly with IT department staff? They might relax Gmail blocking for sometime so that you can get over Gmail addiction. Give it a shot, might work – we are humans!

10. Over to you - If none of the above work in trying to access blocked Gmail at work, office or school – give credit to your IT guys, they are very smart! Now its over to you, do you know any other way to get over blocked Gmail? Let us know by adding a comment.

P.S.Websites are blocked at office, work, school as they are against their policies and retain employee / student productivity. Even though studies suggest blocking websites result in lack of concentration and productivity – stick to rules and dont jump into blocked zone, ok?

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noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 02:25:00 +0000

Office 2007 Ultimate applications will no longer run on my Vista machine. When attempting to launch any of the applications--e.g. Outlook, Word, or Excel--the error message in the subject is displayed. I am running as administrator, so it is not a permissions issue. I created a new administrator account to make sure my other account was not corrupted. I have now uninstalled and reinstalled Office without success.

This is a newer 64-bit moderately high-end laptop that has Office has been running fine on for about two months.

Steps:

1) Go to the directory: %PROGRAMDATA%\Microsoft\Office\Data
2) Delete all files in the directory.
3) Run any office application.
This only works on Vista and 7

For XP
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\OFFICE\DATA
Delete all files in the directory.
Run any office application.

Note: You may need to validate office again.
Note: For Office 2000/2003, the files are named with OPA11, meaning Office Version 11.
Note: For Office 2007, the files are named with OPA12, meaning Office Version 12

Why should you wait for Samsung Galaxy S4

noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:49:00 +0000

Samsung may plan to get the Galaxy S4 out in Feb 2013.
It is to get 5in Full HD screen. AMOLED 4.99-Inch Screen. It has unveiled a new octa-core Exynos processor.

Samsung Galaxy S4 will land as the first handset to boast an eight-core processor, new reports have suggested that the Exynos 5 Octa Processor, unveiled by Samsung at CES 2013, will feature on the as yet unconfirmed Samsung Galaxy S4 first, marking the device out as the most powerful to date.

Rumors point to a Galaxy S4 with a 4.99-inch 1080P HD display that may include flexible or unbreakable screen tech, a first for a production Galaxy S phone. The video above shows a prototype unbreakable display from Samsung repeatedly hit with a hammer.

Screen Display - Samsung Galaxy S4 will sport 5 inches Super AMOLED touchscreen with 1080x1920 pixel resolutions. Other rumours claimed that GS4 will be equipped with flexible screen displays. Upcoming iPhone 6 is also speculated to boast 5-inch Full HD display.

Processor - Samsung Galaxy S4 is rumoured to have 8-core processor paired with 2GB RAM. iPhone 6 will probably powered by an updated A6 chip.

Operating System - Samsung Galaxy S4 is speculated to run with the upcoming version of the Android OS - Key Lime Pie or the new mobile software TIZEN OS. iPhone 6, however, will run with iOS 7.

Internal Storage - Samsung Galaxy S3's successor will have 16GB, 32GB and 64GB internal storage with additional storage through microSD slot. iPhone 6, on the other hand, will have a 128GB storage.

4G/LTE - Both devices will support 4G/LTE connectivity.

NFC - Both smartphones will be capable of Near Field Communication. iPhone 5 did not support such feature, which impedes on the sales of the device.

Camera - Samsung Galaxy S4 is rumoured to have a 13MP rear camera. The specific megapixel of iPhone 6's camera is still unknown but rumour hast it that the device will have a super HD camera.

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How to Convert Word Documents to PDFs With Links

noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:03:00 +0000

I found this very much handy, interesting and easy to use..

1. Open a Microsoft Word document.

2. Select text that you want to appear as a hyperlink.

3. Click the "Insert" tab. Click "Links." Select "Hyperlink."

4. Select the type of link you want to create. To link to a webpage or other file, select "Existing File or Webpage." You also can choose to link to an email address, place in the document or a new file you haven't created yet.

5. Type the address or file name you want to link to in the "Address" field. Click "OK." The hyperlink appears in the document with a blue underline.

6. Save the Word document.

7. Convert the file to PDF by clicking the "Microsoft Office Button." Scroll to "Save as." Click "PDF or XPS."

Please note: If you are unable to see this option, please install the add-in from the following link.

8. Type a new name for the file. Select "PDF" in the "Save as Type" field.

9. Select "Open File After Publishing" to immediately view the document. Click "Publish."

10. View the document in a PDF reader, such as Adobe Reader.
You should see your underlined hyperlinks. Click one to test it.

2007 Microsoft Office Add-in: Microsoft Save as PDF or XPS

noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000

This download allows you to export and save to the PDF and XPS formats in eight 2007 Microsoft Office programs.

It also allows you to send as e-mail attachment in the PDF and XPS formats in a subset of these programs.

2007 Microsoft Office Add-in: Microsoft Save as PDF or XPS
(SaveAsPDFandXPS.exe, 934 KB)

How to Preserve Hyperlinks When Converting Word Documents to PDF

noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:47:00 +0000

It is very easy to do so.just follow the following instructions..

1. Open your Microsoft Word document.

2. Highlight the portion of text that you have hyperlinked and then press "Ctrl" and "K" to bring up the hyperlink insertion window.

3. Ensure that the link you have entered in as the "Address" is formatted with an "http://" before the link.

For example, a link like "http://google.com" will be preserved when converted from a Word document to a PDF, but a link like "google.com" will not be preserved.

Related post: How to Convert Word Documents to PDFs With Links

Google Map Maker

noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 02:29:00 +0000

Google Map Maker

Available on all Platforms

Share your knowledge and edit the map with Google Map Maker. You can fill in missing details or make adjustments to the existing map and once approved, see your changes appear in a matter of minutes, along with millions of users of Google Maps.

Source: 10 things you don't know about maps

Call anywhere around the world easily and low cost!

noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 02:16:00 +0000

Free domestic calls within the US & Canada !!!
Also low rates for other countries with this small plugin – right from within Gmail through ....

Google Voice

Key Features:

Free to the USCall phones in the US and Canada for free.

Cheap international calls

Call around the world for pennies per minute

Video chat, tooInstall the plugin and get video chat for free

Rates:

Check your country rates right now!

More Features:

- Call forwarding
- Making and receiving calls- Mobile and text messages- Calling credit, cost, and billing
- Recording calls
Other Google Voice features:

- Voicemail, Contacts, Groups- Port, change, or transfer your number

There is a Google Voice chrome browser plug in that is handy and easy to pick and check the calls.

You may get it at this location (Click me)
It gets embedded and seen on your Chrome browser as follows:

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Find the version of the flash player on your computer

noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:21:00 +0000

From the below page you can determine the following:

1) Check if Flash Player is installed on your computer

2) Find the version of Flash Player installed on your computer

3) Install Flash Player

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noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:18:00 +0000

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iOS 6 Tips and Hidden Features

noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 20:02:00 +0000

iOS 6 has been out for more than an hour now. (Don’t get left behind.) Apple showcased many of the big-ticket features at its WWDC keynote back in June and, later, at the iPhone 5 unveiling. But there’s far more to iOS 6 than things like Passbook and Maps.

There are dozens of tweaks and additions that substantially enhance Apple’s mobile OS -- some obvious, and some hidden. Either way, we’ve saved you the trouble of searching for them.

Here are iOS 6’s 13 best new features. Got any suggestions we didn’t mention? Share them in the comments.

Have the Whole World in Your Hands

Apple’s completely redesigned Maps app replaces Google Maps in iOS 6. The new app has nifty features like turn-by-turn directions, Fly Over and, because it uses vector-based images, 3-D image renderings of many destinations. One of the less helpful (but fun!) features is the ability to zoom out in Satellite mode to see the Earth as a glowing blue ball in space.

Simply pinch to zoom out, like you normally, and keep doing it until the map becomes a globe. You can even spin the world around. The view doesn’t show time zones, or where it’s day or night, or any other useful information, but now you’ve got a globe in the palm of your hand.

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Google Maps Search Tips for Restaurants

noreply@blogger.com (Pradeep Chauhan) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 02:56:00 +0000

Want to see how to use Google Maps to find restaurants, hotels, and other points of interest??

Here it is.. read on...

The following search tips will show you how to narrow your search and find exactly what you are looking for.

Basic search

The Google Maps search query is made up of two parts. The first part is the category of the point of interest or the business name you are searching for. The second part is the geographic location you want to search in. You separate these two parts by either one of two keywords, 'in' or 'near', both keywords work with the same effect. Some search examples:

restaurants near 350 Fifth Ave, New York, NY
hotels in London, UK
Dennys near Chicago, IL

note that Google's searches are case insensitive. You can tell Google what kind of restaurant to search for. Instead of typing "italian restaurant' or 'mexican restaurant' you can simply use:

italian near 1 Market St, San Francisco, CA
mexican near Dallas, TX

Besides restaurants and hotels, you can search for almost any business category from the yellow pages like bowling, parks, entertainment, shopping, movie theaters etc.

Most of the time you will probably search near an address or city, but you can also search near an airport code, zip code, a landmark, or even a latitude/longitude coordinate from your GPS, for example:

pizza near ORL
golf near 28210
lodging in Grand Canyon
steak near 39.767, -86.156

Advanced search

Google has provided some advanced search options to enhance your Google Maps search. The vertical bar symbol '|' allows you to group two or more categories together in a single search. For instance:

chinese|seafood in Atlanta, GA

means look for both chinese restaurants and seafood restaurants in Atlanta.

Use the minus sign '-' to exclude a category or particular business from the search results. For example:

restaurants -pizza in Boston, MA

means look for all restaurants in Boston except pizza restaurants.

hamburger|sandwich|cafe - Sambos in Seattle, WA

means search for hamburger restaurants, sandwich shops, and cafes in Seattle, but exclude Sambos restaurants.

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