How to reset your IP address in Windows 7
You can usually renew or reset your IP address (Internet Protocol Address) by just switching off your router/modem waiting for 30 seconds and switching on again. This normally aquires a correct address again
Only if you are still getting error messages and using Windows OS try this.
1.First click on Start then in the box "search programs and files" type Run.
This should bring up Run at the top click that to get the Run dialogue box.
Now type command press the OK button to get a black box (This is a DOS command box).
2.To determine what your IP address and default gateware are we need to run ipconfig.exe. After the line C:\USERS\YOURNAME> place the mouse and if necessary right click to get a flashing cursor then Type ipconfig.exe or just ipconfig and then press enter. The Default Gateway address and the IP Address will be displayed. Regardless of whether there are addresses listed here, continue with the next two steps.
3.You will need to release your current IP address and gateway in order to get a new one. If this turns out not to be the problem with your computer, this proceedure will not hurt anything by attempting it. Release your current IP by going to the bottom of the list and after C:\USERS\YOURNAME> again place the mouse to get a flashing prompt and then type in the following ipconfig /release and then press enter.(that is ipconfig, a space, a forward slash and release) This will release any assigned IP addresses and gateways from your computer.
4.Next you need to type in ipconfig /renew to get a new IP address or default gateway. On the screen your should see your new Default Gateway and IP Address. If you are using a router or your IP has not changed on your modem then the addresses may not have changed.
5.Type exit to leave the command prompt and get to Windows.
These changes should take effect immediately
Monday, 19 September 2011
Sunday, 28 August 2011
How to Run a Program when Windows 7 Starts
Run a program automatically when Windows starts
If you always open the same programs after starting your computer, such as a web browser or e‑mail program, you might find it convenient to have them start automatically when you start Windows. Programs or shortcuts placed in the Startup folder will run whenever Windows starts.
1.Click the Start button , click All Programs, right-click the Startup folder, and then click Open.
2.Open the location that contains the item to which you want to create a shortcut.
3.Right-click the item, and then click Create Shortcut. The new shortcut appears in the same location as the original item.
4.Drag the shortcut into the Startup folder.
The next time you start Windows, the program will run automatically.
Note
You can also make an individual file, such as a word-processing document, open automatically by dragging a shortcut of the file into the Startup folder.
If you always open the same programs after starting your computer, such as a web browser or e‑mail program, you might find it convenient to have them start automatically when you start Windows. Programs or shortcuts placed in the Startup folder will run whenever Windows starts.
1.Click the Start button , click All Programs, right-click the Startup folder, and then click Open.
2.Open the location that contains the item to which you want to create a shortcut.
3.Right-click the item, and then click Create Shortcut. The new shortcut appears in the same location as the original item.
4.Drag the shortcut into the Startup folder.
The next time you start Windows, the program will run automatically.
Note
You can also make an individual file, such as a word-processing document, open automatically by dragging a shortcut of the file into the Startup folder.
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Windows XP remove File Indexing Service.
On older computers this noticeably slows things down.
As it only speeds up searches it is not necessary.
IN XP Right Click on My Computer, right click on Drive C.
Right Click on properties
Ensure the tick is removed from "Allow Indexing Service to Index this disk for fast file searching.
The problem with this is that on a reboot it may default bak to having a tick in the box. If so try this.
To disable the indexing service:
1.In the "Start" menu, choose "Run."
2.Type "services.msc" and press Enter.
3.Scroll-down to "Indexing Service" and double-click it.
4.If the service status is "Running", then stop it by pressing the "Stop" button.
5.To make sure this service doesn't run again, under "Startup Type:", choose "Disabled."
or
To disable it, go to the Control Panel and click Add/Remove Programs. Click the Add/Remove Window Components. Simply unclick the Indexing services and click next!
As it only speeds up searches it is not necessary.
IN XP Right Click on My Computer, right click on Drive C.
Right Click on properties
Ensure the tick is removed from "Allow Indexing Service to Index this disk for fast file searching.
The problem with this is that on a reboot it may default bak to having a tick in the box. If so try this.
To disable the indexing service:
1.In the "Start" menu, choose "Run."
2.Type "services.msc" and press Enter.
3.Scroll-down to "Indexing Service" and double-click it.
4.If the service status is "Running", then stop it by pressing the "Stop" button.
5.To make sure this service doesn't run again, under "Startup Type:", choose "Disabled."
or
To disable it, go to the Control Panel and click Add/Remove Programs. Click the Add/Remove Window Components. Simply unclick the Indexing services and click next!
Windows 7 Removing Blank Startup Items in MsConfig
Removing Blank Startup Items from MSConfig
1. First, enable the item if it’s already disabled, and then click Apply. This moves back the entry to the "Run" registry key, which you can edit manually.
2. Note down where the blank entry is located in the registry, by expanding and viewing the Location column. (Hint: HKLM represents HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE registry branch, and HKCU means HKEY_CURRENT_USER)
3. Click Start, Run. Type Regedit.exe and press ENTER.
4. Navigate to the registry branch that you noted in Step 2.
5. Right-click on the value which has blank data, and choose Delete.
Additional Note: If the (Default) or unnamed value has blank data, you’ll have to delete that as well. Right-click on the (Default) and choose Delete. It should now read as (value not set
1. First, enable the item if it’s already disabled, and then click Apply. This moves back the entry to the "Run" registry key, which you can edit manually.
2. Note down where the blank entry is located in the registry, by expanding and viewing the Location column. (Hint: HKLM represents HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE registry branch, and HKCU means HKEY_CURRENT_USER)
3. Click Start, Run. Type Regedit.exe and press ENTER.
4. Navigate to the registry branch that you noted in Step 2.
5. Right-click on the value which has blank data, and choose Delete.
Additional Note: If the (Default) or unnamed value has blank data, you’ll have to delete that as well. Right-click on the (Default) and choose Delete. It should now read as (value not set
Monday, 27 June 2011
Microsoft Money Program Still running
Error message in Microsoft Money after closing down
This operation cannot be performed
You then try to open Money and it says
Program still running
It isnt running as Task Manager will show under processes. (Ctrl/SHIFT/ESC )
In my case the mny file was corrupted by closing down and then opening too quickly at the same time it was still backing up to a NAS drive.
The fix procedure to repair the corrupted Money data file. You need to reboot to open Money again.
Step 1: Repair file in Microsoft Money 2004 and later versions that you can access
Open the Money data file that you want to repair.
On the File menu, point to Repair Money File, and then click Quick File Repair.
Money performs the repair on the file.
If you have a Windows Live ID password or another password that is associated with the data file, you will be prompted for it now.
Test to see whether you experience the same symptoms,
Option 2 is Standard File Repair on the same menu but this time rename the money file in the same location.
This operation cannot be performed
You then try to open Money and it says
Program still running
It isnt running as Task Manager will show under processes. (Ctrl/SHIFT/ESC )
In my case the mny file was corrupted by closing down and then opening too quickly at the same time it was still backing up to a NAS drive.
The fix procedure to repair the corrupted Money data file. You need to reboot to open Money again.
Step 1: Repair file in Microsoft Money 2004 and later versions that you can access
Open the Money data file that you want to repair.
On the File menu, point to Repair Money File, and then click Quick File Repair.
Money performs the repair on the file.
If you have a Windows Live ID password or another password that is associated with the data file, you will be prompted for it now.
Test to see whether you experience the same symptoms,
Option 2 is Standard File Repair on the same menu but this time rename the money file in the same location.
Sunday, 1 May 2011
How to Print an Excel Spreadsheet to show the formulas within the cells
Q Is there any way to have Excel show or print the formulas rather than me having to move the cell pointer to check each formula in the formula bar?
A In Excel 2003 Hold down the CTRL key and press the button above the tab key.
This has 3 symbols on it but I dont know what they are.
It used to be the tilde key but this puts in dates on my version.
A In Excel 2003 Hold down the CTRL key and press the button above the tab key.
This has 3 symbols on it but I dont know what they are.
It used to be the tilde key but this puts in dates on my version.
Wednesday, 23 February 2011
Free Font - London Underground or Tube
If you want a Freeware TTF that looks like London Underground download from here
http://www.fontstock.net/10483/london-tube.html
To install unzip it , right click, install
or
Extract the fonts to a folder on your drive.
Double-click on every font that you want to install
Click on “Install”:
http://www.fontstock.net/10483/london-tube.html
To install unzip it , right click, install
or
Extract the fonts to a folder on your drive.
Double-click on every font that you want to install
Click on “Install”:
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