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Quick Tip MrFixit for Windows Update Issues

Have you ever encountered errors with Windows Update or had it just stop prompting you all-together? This might be the solution to your problem. Either way it is a web page at Microsoft that will provide the right tool depending on what Operating system you are running. To run the utility navigate to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058 and click on the Microsoft Fix It icon or link: You will have one option that can be selected, only use this option if the first attempt without it che...

Why you should not bypass Java and other Updates

A very common complaint by end users involves "automatic updates" and some people go to great lengths to avoid them. We published this quick tip about when and how to run them to minimize the impact. There are several programs that you should think twice before bypassing or ignoring the update: Windows Critical Updates Adobe Acrobat Flash Viewer Oracle/Sun Java The last item on this list is the primary purpose for this post, check out this bulletin from March 2009 related to Oracle ...

Disable that annoying IE8 Warning Message (Video)

Recently you may have noticed a new repetitive security warning in Internet Explorer 8. The feature is to protect internet users from non secure content while browsing a secure site. Some secure sites link content, images and advertisements that are not delivered securely. This could have ramifications if someone thought they were on a secure site and entered in sensitive data that was not encrypted. The truth is the warnings are so prolific that they almost defeat the purpose they intended. To ...

Axis Q6032E PTZ Dome Camera Simplifies Installation

Axis has really listened to the feedback resellers around the world have given them. Here is a recent example of how simple some of their latest products are to install. Managed Solutions is a member of the Axis Partner program and we have been distributing their products for the past 5+ years.

Eset Howto Videos and Documentation

ESET Documentation These are some useful resources we received as a NOD32 reseller so we thought we'd share them with our readers and clients. ESET Software Installation Videos ESET NOD32 Antivirus Activating and Installing ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 This tutorial will take you through the steps to quickly install ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 using 'Typical' installation choices. Click here to review the optimal settings for viewing this tutorial. Activation et Installation d’...

PCI Slots A Quick Visual Guide

This will no doubt be valuable to someone one day. I often neglect to save older data and when I come across something it's off to Google I go to search for information.

Windows 7 Using Sticky Notes

Not everyone uses Outlook or a similar program to store their tasks and reminders, or perhaps they might seek something a little more visual. Windows 7 sticky notes will deliver that for you. This video will demonstrate to you how to access, create, change and delete sticky notes on your Windows 7 equipped computer.

Windows 7 Quicktip Aero Snap Feature

The Aero snap feature on Windows 7 is really useful. You can use it to maximize a window by left clicking and dragging that window to the top of the screen or drag left or right to have the active program use that half of the screen. This is what you might see in the Microsoft commercial. There is a small problem, what if you have 2 or more monitors? It doesn't work unless you drag it all the way to the right, left or top most screen edge. You can actually use this feature even with multiple scr...

Windows 7 Application Compatibility and XP Mode

When you purchase a new computer that has Windows 7 installed or upgrade your current PC to Windows 7 you will have more to deal with than just a learning curve. New operating systems present compatibility issues, sometimes this includes hardware compatibility other times it involves software applications. Luckily there are some tools within Windows 7 that provide very broad application support. This video demonstrates how to use two of the tools, the individual application compatibility setting...

Windows 7 Very Easy System Restore

Windows 7 provides an unprecedented feature as far as windows operating systems go, it offers you a very simple to use System Restore function. The typical scenario is you install some new bit of software and within hours or days you notice issues with stability or performance of your computer. You now have a very easy way to go back and restore the system to the previous state. When you perform this step the utility will also report to you which drivers and programs will be affected by the proc...