Error “The Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed” when installing or updating programs on Windows 7 or Windows Vista

Please follow the resolution steps from the following Microsoft Kbase Link:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2642495

Unable to Open Hyperlinks in Outlook

Please follow the resolution steps from the Microsoft Kbase Link:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310049

IE stops responding

Please follow the resolution steps in the Microsoft Kbase Link:

http://support.microsoft.com/GP/PC_IE_EnvAutoDetectFailOSIE

“0x8007042c” error message when you try to start Windows Firewall

Please follow the resolution steps in the Microsoft Kbase Link:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2530126

Due to an unidentified problem, windows cannot display the windows firewall settings

Method 1

To fix this problem, two dlls need to be re-registered:

First: Click Start -> Run, Then type

regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\atl.dll
and hit OK

Second:
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\hnetcfg.dll
and Hit OK

This should allow for the viewing and configuration of the XP firewall settings.

Method 2 

1. Click Start
2. Control Panel
3. Windows Firewall
4. Select "Off (not recommended)"

Alternatively, from the command prompt,
To turn it off type: netsh firewall opmode disable

To turn it on type: netsh firewall opmode enable

Method 3

To install Windows Firewall, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK.
2. At the command prompt, type the following command line, and then press ENTER:
Rundll32 setupapi,InstallHinfSection Ndi-Steelhead 132 %windir%\inf\netrass.inf
3. Restart Windows,
4. Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK.
5. At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:
Netsh firewall reset
6. Click Start, click Run, type firewall.cpl, and then press ENTER. In the Windows Firewall dialog box, click On (recommended), and then click OK.     

    

Download Links

1. Ccleaner 

http://fs32.filehippo.com/8178/c3ee43d5b6cc4df3ae56231ba03dba11/ccsetup327.exe

2. Malwarebytes 

http://fs35.filehippo.com/4745/1f45df17eb894c6daf010abd74cb6069/mbam-setup-1.70.0.1100.exe

3. Teamviewer 

http://fs37.filehippo.com/4813/068ff4989390427f866efa252e720ec0/TeamViewer_Setup.exe

4. Hitmanpro

32 bit -----------> http://dl.surfright.nl/HitmanPro.exe

64 bit -----------> http://dl.surfright.nl/HitmanPro_x64.exe

5. IE Passview

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/iepv_setup.exe

6. Mail Passview

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/mailpv_setup.exe

7. ASO

http://download.setups.s3.amazonaws.com/otsaso3setup_11_9_12.exe

Key features of Windows 8 by edition (this list should not be considered an exhaustive list of features)

How to fix object error in internet explorer

Question:-

How to fix object error in internet explorer,  when i try to open internet explorer it shows error message “object error” this comes up when i try to open any new webpage.

Solved Answers:-

 When you open Internet explorer you got the message ‘Object Error’ that means Internet explorer getting lot of load of unwanted toolbars, BHO’s, addon’s, extensions.

We have the proper solution for that error message ‘Object Error‘.
Here are the few steps to resolve this problem, please follow these steps it automatically resolved.

Follow the steps.

If you getting this error message when you open Internet explorer. “object error”

1.  Uninstall Unwanted Toolbars
Example:-
privacy safe gaurd  toolbar
unfriend checker toolbar
Price peep today toolbar

2.  Disable Unwanted Add-ons

3.  Reset Internet Explorer Security Settings

4. Reset the Internet explorer by reset button (Reset)

5. Then restart your computer, and the problem will be fixed up with above few steps.

Windows 8 FAQ

Q: What is Windows 8?

A: Windows 8 is the next version of Windows client, while Windows Server 2012 is the next version of Windows Server. Both follow Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Windows 8 development started immediately after Windows 7 in 2009. Windows 8 introduces major improvements to the Windows user experience while supporting a variety of form factors and processor architectures. At the Consumer Electronics Show in January of 2011, Microsoft previewed early development Windows 8 code running on prototype hardware and System On a Chip (SOC) architectures from ARM Holdings plc, Intel and AMD. Windows 8 will feature a heavily influenced Windows Phone design style.

Q: How many editions of Windows 8 are available?

A: Windows 8 will be available in several editions and architectures, these include:

·         Windows 8

·         Windows 8 Pro

·         Windows 8 RT

·         Windows 8 Enterprise (a superset of Windows 8 Pro only available to Volume License customers with active Software Assurance).

Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro will be available in 32 and 64 bit architectures while Windows RT will be available only on devices using the ARM architecture.

Q: Is there a list of what is included in each edition of Windows 8 and Windows RT?

Yes, you can view it at:

http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/b/bloggingwindows/archive/2012/04/16/announcing-the-windows-8-editions.aspx

Q: What is Windows RT?

A: Windows RT is a new edition to the Windows family; it is based on Windows code and uses many of its facilities. RT stands for Run Time, this is partly to differentiate it from its x86 siblings and provide clarity when making a purchasing decision. Windows RT will target devices based on the ARM processor architecture.

Q: What is the ARM Chip about?

A: ARM is a popular processor architecture used in smart phone devices such as those manufactured by Research in Motion, Apple Inc, and manufacturers such as HTC running Windows Phone 7. The ARM architecture is currently incompatible with x86 software which runs on the vastly popular x86 architecture manufactured by Intel and AMD. Microsoft President for Windows Stephen Sinofsky promised to have Microsoft Office ready for the ARM architecture by the time Windows on ARM is released.

Q: What does SoC mean?

SoC (System on a Chip) architectures consolidate the major components of a computing device onto a single package of silicon. This consolidation enables smaller, thinner devices while reducing the amount of power required for the device, increasing battery life and making possible always-on and always-connected functionality. With support of SoC in the next version of the Windows client, Microsoft is enabling industry partners to design and deliver the widest range of hardware ever.

Q: What are some of the advantages of Windows RT?

A: Windows RT offers greater battery life and can run for weeks on ARM based devices without charge. Applications such as Mail can retrieve new messages without draining battery life. Supports new design factors that are thin and light. Windows RT also includes Microsoft Office 2013 and Windows Desktop App and Desktop Internet Explorer for traditional computing task.

Q: How much disk space does Windows RT use?

Approximately 12 GBs of disk space, this is inclusive of Office 2013 RT.

Q: What are some of the disadvantages of Windows RT?

A: Windows RT cannot run traditional desktop x86 applications. For that users will be best served by choosing a Windows x86 device. Windows RT devices cannot run classic desktop applications such as Windows Media Player. Also, Windows RT cannot join a Windows Domain and must access resources on a business network using other means configured by a Company’s IT to support RT based devices.

Q: Can applications for Windows RT run on Windows 8 on x86?

Modern applications available only through the new Windows 8 Start Screen are cross platform compatible, meaning, a Modern application built on Windows 8 x86 can work just the same on Windows RT on ARM without modification.

Q: Can my existing library of Windows x86 applications run on Windows RT?

No, traditional desktop applications that run on the x86 architecture from Intel and AMD will not work on Windows RT on ARM. So for example, Adobe Photoshop CS5 or Microsoft Office 2010 will not run on Windows RT on ARM. Microsoft is restricting third party applications on Windows RT to just the Metro design language. The Windows Desktop App in Windows RT is a restricted environment just for File Explorer and Microsoft Office 2013 applications.

Q: Can I virtualize my Windows x86 applications or at least run x86 Windows in a Virtual Mode on ARM?

No, you cannot do this.

Q: Can I run Windows RT on an existing ARM based device such as a Blackberry Playbook, Samsung Tab, Acer Iconia Tab or Apple iPad?

A: Windows 8 does not support processor architecture’s based on ARM which is in your Tablet. You need an Intel or AMD x64 or x86 processor in order to evaluate the Windows 8.

Microsoft has worked with partners to release devices based on ARM. Those will come preloaded with Windows RT.

Q: What is Microsoft Surface?

A: Microsoft Surface is a flagship device designed and manufactured by Microsoft exclusively for the Windows 8 operating system. The Microsoft Surface will be available in two models, Microsoft Surface RT and Microsoft Surface Pro.

Q: What is the difference between Surface RT and Pro?

A: Microsoft Surface RT is designed to run only Windows RT while Surface Pro uses standard x86 Ivy Bridge CPU from Intel and runs the Windows 8 Pro edition.

Q: When will the Microsoft Surface be available?

A: Microsoft Surface RT will be available on October 26 2012, the Surface Pro will be available 90 days later.

Q: What is the cost of Microsoft Surface devices?

A: Pricing for Microsoft Surface RT:

    32 GB - US 499
    32 GB with Touch Cover US 599
    64 GB - US 699

Q: Why did Microsoft choose to restrict Windows RT so much?

A: A lot of the engineering decisions that went into the development of Windows on ARM were based on the user experience the Windows Team wanted to deliver. These included the following:

·         Long battery life (Windows RT devices are always connected and can run for weeks without charge).

·         Security (Windows RT does not support extensions or customizations like Windows 8 x86).

·         Simplicity when maintaining a Windows RT device, because each ARM based vendors implementation is unique, this makes it hard to maintain the same level of quality without restricting certain capabilities to make it easier to update across all variants.

Q: How will I be able to obtain Metro applications for Windows 8?

A: Users will be able to obtain applications through the new Windows Store available from the Start Screen. Users can choose from a variety of applications that include both commercial and free applications.

Q: Are Metro applications licensed the same way as classic desktop applications?

A: Applications purchased through the Windows Store can be installed on up to 5 Windows 8 PC’s.

Q: Will there be at least a Microsoft Office for Windows RT on ARM?

A: All Windows RT devices will come preloaded with Microsoft Office 2013 RT which will include desktop versions of Word 2013 RT, Excel 2013 RT, PowerPoint 2013 RT and OneNote 2013 RT.

Q: Will Windows 8 x86 devices come preloaded with Microsoft Office 2013?

A. No, the Office 2013 bundle is exclusively for Windows RT devices.

Q: Will Office 2013 be available in a Metro version also?

A: Microsoft Office 2013 will be desktop only suite which is used through the Windows Desktop App.

Q: Who are some of the hardware developers bringing solutions to market for Windows RT on ARM?

A: Some of Microsoft partners include Qualcomm, Texas Instruments and nVidia

Windows 8 system requirements

If you want to run Windows 8 on your PC, here's what it takes:

• Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2
• RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)
• Hard disk space: 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• Graphics card: Microsoft Direct X 9 graphics device with WDDM driver

Additional requirements to use certain features:

• To use touch, you need a tablet or a monitor that supports multi touch
• To access the Windows Store and to download and run apps, you need an active Internet connection and a screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768
• To snap apps, you need a screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768
• Internet access (ISP fees might apply)
• Secure boot requires firmware that supports UEFI v2.3.1 Errata B and has the Microsoft Windows Certification Authority in the UEFI signature database
• Some games and programs might require a graphics card compatible with Direct X 10 or higher for optimal performance
• Microsoft account required for some features
• Watching DVDs requires separate playback software 
• Windows Media Center license sold separately 
• BitLocker To Go requires a USB flash drive (Windows 8 Pro only)
• BitLocker requires either Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 or a USB flash drive (Windows 8 Pro only)
• Client Hyper-V requires a 64-bit system with second level address translation (SLAT) capabilities and additional 2 GB of RAM (Windows 8 Pro only)
• A TV tuner is required to play and record live TV in Windows Media Center (Windows 8 Pro Pack and Windows 8 Media Center Pack only)
• Free Internet TV content varies by geography, some content might require additional fees (Windows 8 Pro Pack and Windows 8 Media Center Pack only)

What is PAE, NX, and SSE2

What is PAE, NX, and SSE2 and why does my PC need to support them to runWindows 8?

Physical Address Extension (PAE), NX processor bit (NX), and Streaming SIMD Extensions 2 (SSE2) refer to features of the processor. PAE enables 32-bit processors to access more than 4 GB of physical memory on capable versions of Windows and is a prerequisite for NX. NX allows the processor to help guard the PC from attacks by malicious software. SSE2 (a standard on processors for a long time) is an instruction set that is increasingly used by third-party apps and drivers. For Windows 8, for your malware defense features to work reliably we require that your processor support NX. To enhance the reliability of third-party apps and drivers running in Windows 8, SSE2 is also required. If your PC doesn't support PAE, NX, and SSE2 you won’t be able to install Windows 8. Upgrade Assistant will provide you with an error message if your processor doesn't support PAE and SSE2. You'll also see a notice if the processor might not support NX or if NX is turned off in the PC BIOS.Windows 8 Setup will attempt to turn on NX during installation and, if it isn't able to, will return your PC to the current operating system.

You can check if your processor supports NX and can turn it on if it is turned off by going into your PC's BIOS. Accessing the BIOS can vary depending on your PC manufacturer. Usually, you must press a key (such as F2, F12, Delete, or Esc) or a key combination immediately after you turn on your PC before Windows starts. For more information, check the information that came with your PC or go to the PC manufacturer's website. Once you are in the BIOS, look for the NX or XD settings under the Security tab to turn on the NX support. If the BIOS setting for the NX support option is not available on your PC, you might need to contact the PC manufacturer for info on updating the BIOS.

Setting up Microsoft Zune on the Nokia Lumia 900 smartphones

Setting up Microsoft Zune on the Nokia Lumia 900 smartphones

The Microsoft Zune software needs to be setup in order to update the software on the Nokia Lumia 900 smartphones

1. From the Windows 8 Metro interface, select the Zune app
2. Select OK to continue
3. Select Start
4. Select Skip
5. In the upper right corner, select Sign in
6. Enter your first.last@student.shu.edu email address, then select next
7. Enter your PirateNet Password, then select next
8. Signing into Windows Live may take 15 seconds …, then select next
9. Select Don’t share in the Join the Zune Social section, then select next
10. Select Finish
11. When the Nokia Lumia 900 smartphone is connected to the Slate, the phone icon in the lower left corner of Zune will be highlighted

Configuring Windows Live Mail 2011 for UW Email

To manually create a new account:

1. Start WLM.
2. Click Accounts and select Email.
3. In the window that appears, enter your_uwnetid@u.washington.edu (e.g., jdoe@u.washington.edu).  Enter your UW NetID password in the box next to Password: and uncheck the box Remember password. Enter Your Name (e.g., Jane Doe) and click Next.
4. In the window "Configure Server Settings" that appears, enter:            
• Server type -  IMAP. 
• Note: Do not select POP. The POP default setting on WLM removes email messages from your UW Email Inbox (your inbox on Alpine, Web Alpine, or any desktop application configured to work with UW Email). 
• Server address - your_uwnetid.deskmail.washington.edu and check the box "Requires a secure connection (SSL). 
• This selection enables the appropriate port (993) for the incoming mail server.
• Authenticate using - Clear Text 
• Logon user name - your_uwnetid
• For the Outgoing Server information enter smtp.washington.edu.
• Check both, "Requires secure connection (SSL)" and "Requires Authentication" boxes.
• Change the port for the outgoing server from the default (25) to the recommended 587.
• Note: If you use an Internet Service Provider (ISP) other than the UW, you may prefer to use the SMTP server name it provides. Contact your ISP for this information. For details, read Using an Outside ISP and About SMTP.
• Click Next.
5. Click Finish on the Congratulations page. (But you are not finished yet!)
6. Continue with the directions in the following section.

Checking or Re-configuring Your Existing Settings in Windows Live Mail 2011

1. Start WLM, if necessary.
2. Click Accounts and select Properties.
3. Click the General tab to reveal a window similar to that pictured below, and make the following entries (or check that yours are correct):         

• In the box following Mail Account and some text, WLM has filled a name for your UW Email server as it will appear in WLM. You can change the name to something else if you'd like. (e.g., "UW Email").
• If your name is not entered correctly, correct it.
• If your Email address is not correct (your_uwnetid@u.washington.edu, or your_uwnetid@uw.edu), correct it.

4.Click the Servers tab, to reveal a window similar to that pictured below and make the following entries:

 

• Be sure that "My incoming mail server is a IMAP server." Note that you CANNOT change this setting here. The choice of IMAP vs POP can ONLY be made when creating an account. If you created an account using the incorrect setting, you must delete that account and create a new one.
• The box next to Incoming mail (IMAP): should say your_uwnetid.deskmail.washington.edu
• The box next to Outgoing mail (SMTP): should say smtp.washington.edu Note: If you use an Internet Service Provider (ISP) other than the UW, you you may prefer to use the SMTP server name it provides along with the appropriate user name and password for that outgoing server. Contact your ISP for this information. For details, read Using an Outside ISP and About SMTP.
  
• Under Incoming Mail Server:
  • The box next to Account name: should say your UW NetID.
  • The box next to Password: should say nothing.
  • Log on using clear text authentication radio button should be selected
• Under "Outgoing Mail Server"
  • Check My server requires authentication.
  • Click Settings and verify that the outgoing server uses the same logon information as the incoming mail server. Click OK
  Note: If you are using Norton Antivirus software, be sure the Scan Outgoing Email feature in that application is turned off before connecting to the UW SMTP server.

5.Click the Advanced tab, to reveal a window similar to that pictured below and make the following entries:

 

             

• Under the line Outgoing mail (SMTP): check This server requires a secure connection (SSL).
• In the box beside Outgoing mail (SMTP): enter 587.
• Under the line Incoming mail (IMAP): check This server requires a secure connection (SSL).
• In the box beside Incoming mail (IMAP):, confirm that 993 appears.

6.Click the IMAP tab, to reveal a window similar to the one pictured below and make the following entries:

 

• Root folder path: mail (WLM and Alpine(s) will use the same folders).
• Uncheck  Check for new messages in all folders. This setting is required to ensure normal operation of the UW email servers.
• Check Store special folders on IMAP server.
• Sent-items path: sent-mail (WLM and Alpine(s) will use the same sent-mail folder)
• Drafts path: Drafts (WLM and Alpine(s) CANNOT effectively share a "drafts"/postponed messages folder).
• Deleted Items path: Trash. (WLM and Alpine(s) will use the same Trash folder)
• Junk path: junk-mail (WLM and Alpine(s) will use the same junk-mail folder).

7. Click OK.

8. Now back in the Accounts window, click Close.

9. WLM will ask if you want to download folders from the server you just added, click Yes.

10. When WLM has downloaded the list of folders (the SAME folders that you previously created with any version of Alpine should appear), you may be given a window to add or remove folders from the WLM "view". Adjust if desired, then click OK.

Keyboard shortcuts of Windows 8 Operating System

Desktop Shortcut for the list of Windows 8 Metro Applications

Launch Metro Apps Directly from Desktop

Right-click on desktop -> new -> shortcut

Enter(paste) : %windir%\explorer.exe shell:::{4234d49b-0245-4df3-b780-3893943456e1}

Put in "Metro Apps" as name; or whatever you think appropriate

When done, double click on the icon and launch "Applications" window; double click on the Metro Apps and it would be launched without entering the Metro Start Page.

with some further settings, all the applications can be shown within the window.

Windows 8 Touch Screen and Mouse Equivalent commands

Here’s what you need to know about using touch or mouse:

Swipe from the right edge for system commands

Swiping from the right side of the screen reveals the charms with
system commands.

Mouse equivalent: Place the mouse pointer in the lower-right or
upper-right corner of the screen.

Swipe in from the left to switch apps

Swiping in from the left reveals thumbnails of your open apps so
you can switch to them quickly.

Mouse equivalent: Place the mouse pointer in the upper-left and
click to cycle through apps or lower-left corner of the screen to see
the Start screen.

Swipe in and out on the left brings up previously used apps

Swiping in and back out on the left brings up the most recently

used apps and you can select an app from that list.

Mouse equivalent: Place the mouse in the upper left and slide
down the left side of the screen to see the most recently used apps.

Swipe from the bottom or top edge for app commands

App commands are revealed by swiping from the bottom or top
edge. You can swipe from the top to the bottom of the screen to
dock or close the current app.


Mouse equivalent: Right-click the app to see the apps commands.

Drag an app to close it

You don’t have to close apps. They won’t slow down your PC
and they’ll close on their own if you don’t use them for a while.
If you still want to close an app, drag the app to the bottom of
the screen.

Mouse equivalent: Click the top of the app and drag it to the
bottom of the screen.

Press and hold to learn

You can see details when you press and hold. In some cases,

pressing and holding opens a menu with more options.

Mouse equivalent: Point to an item to see more options.

Tap to perform an action

Tapping something causes an action, such as launching an app or
following a link.

Mouse equivalent: Click an item to perform an action.

Slide to drag

This is mostly used to pan or scroll through lists and pages, but
you can use it for other interactions, too, such as moving an
object or for drawing and writing.

Mouse equivalent: Click, hold, and drag to pan or scroll. Also,
when you use a mouse and keyboard, a scroll bar appears at the
bottom of the screen so you can scroll horizontally.

Pinch or stretch to zoom

Zooming provides a way to jump to the beginning, end, or a
specific location within a list. You can start zooming by pinching
or stretching two fingers on the screen.

Mouse and keyboard equivalent: Hold down the control key
on the keyboard while using the mouse wheel to expand or
shrink an item or tiles on the screen.

Rotate to turn

Rotating two or more fingers turns an object. You can turn the

whole screen 90 degrees when you rotate your device.

Mouse equivalent: Support for rotating an object depends on
whether the specific app supports it.