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Programs may have program fixes applied to them to help them run without issues in a Windows operating system. However, you may want to disable a program fix on computers in your organization.

How to disable a program fix

To disable a program fix, use a test computer to determine the registry keys to create. You can then use these registry keys to disable the fix on other computers. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Install Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0 on a test computer. To download the Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
https://connect.microsoft.com/site/sitehome.aspx?SiteID=81

2. Click Start, type compatibility, right-click Compatibility Administrator in the results list, and then click Run as Administrator.
3. In the Analyze pane, expand Applications, and then click a program.
4. In the details pane, right-click the program for which you want to disable the fix, and then click Disable Entry.

Note This action creates a registry entry in the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags
The name of the entry is the GUID that represents the program entry in the Appcompat database. The entry type is DWORD, and the entry has a value of 0x77.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all the program fixes that you want to disable.
6. Export the newly created registry entries to a .reg file. Then, deploy the .reg file to production computers.

Program Compatibility Assistant warnings
When you try to perform a silent installation or an automated installation of a program, the Program Compatibility Assistant may display a warning. Additionally, it may stop the installation. To allow for the automated installation of a program, you may want to disable this Program Compatibility Assistant warning.

How to disable a Program Compatibility Assistant warning

To disable a Program Compatibility Assistant warning, use a test computer to determine the registry keys to create. You can then use these registry keys to disable the Program Compatibility Assistant warning on other computers. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Run the affected program on a test computer.
2. When you receive the Program Compatibility Assistant warning message, click to select the Don't show this message again check box.

Note This action creates a registry entry in the following registry subkey:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags
The name of the entry is the GUID that represents the program entry in the Appcompat database. The entry type is DWORD, and the entry has a value of 0x77.

Note The Program Compatibility Assistant warning appears only for a program that is not blocked from running.
3. Exit the program.
4. Note the registry entry that was created in step 3.
5. In the installation script, include steps to add the registry entry before the installation starts.

Before you begin to install Windows Vista, make sure that you have everything that you need for the installation. Make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements to install and run Windows Vista. Also, determine whether you must perform an upgrade or a clean installation of Windows Vista. Use the information in this section to help you make these determinations.

System requirements

The following list describes the recommended minimum hardware requirements for basic functionality of the different editions of Windows Vista. Actual hardware requirements vary, depending on system configuration and on the programs and the features that you install. If you install Windows Vista over a network, additional hard disk space may be required.

Windows Vista Home Basic

• 800-megahertz (MHz) 32-bit (x86) processor or 800-MHz 64-bit (x64) processor
• 512 megabytes (MB) of system memory

Note On system configurations that use system memory as graphics memory, at least 448 MB of system memory must be available to the operating system after some memory is allocated for graphics.
• DirectX 9-class graphics card
• 32 MB of graphics memory
• 20-gigabyte (GB) hard disk that has 15 GB of free hard disk space
• Internal or external DVD drive
• Internet access capability
• Audio output capability
Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Enterprise, and Windows Vista Ultimate

• 1-gigahertz (GHz) 32-bit (x86) processor or 1-GHz 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB of system memory
• Windows Aero-capable graphics card

Note This includes a DirectX 9-class graphics card that supports the following:
• A WDDM driver
• Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware
• 32 bits per pixel
• 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)
• 40-GB hard disk that has 15 GB of free hard disk space (the 15GB of free space provides room for temporary file storage during the install or upgrade.)
• Internal or external DVD drive
• Internet access capability
• Audio output capability

INTRODUCTION
This article describes several causes and resolutions for a "Stop: 0x0000000A" error message that you receive either during or after the installation of Windows XP. This article is intended for advanced users.

SYMPTOMS
You receive a Stop error message with the following format during or after the installation of Windows XP:
Stop: 0x0000000A (parameter1, parameter2, parameter3, parameter4)
IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
*** Address x has base at x - filename
In this Stop error message, each parameter is a hexadecimal number that refers to a specific issue:
• Parameter 1 - An address that was referenced incorrectly.
• Parameter 2 - An IRQL that was required to access the memory.
• Parameter 3 - The type of access, where 0 is a read operation and 1 is a write operation.
• Parameter 4 - The address of the instruction that referenced memory in parameter 1.
For example:
STOP 0x0000000A (0xBFD14AAC, 0x000000FF, 0x00000000, 0x8000F67C)
IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
***Address 8000f67c has base at 80001000 - hal.dll

CAUSE

This Stop error message usually occurs during installation when there was an attempt in kernel mode to touch pageable memory at too high a process internal request level (IRQL). Typically, this error occurs when a driver uses an incorrect memory address. Other possible causes of this error include an incompatible device driver, a general hardware problem, or incompatible software.

RESOLUTION

When this Stop error message occurs, first try to resolve the issue by using the Windows Error Reporting tool that is automatically displayed when any error occurs. The Reporting tool sends an error report to Microsoft, and reports a fix or a workaround back to you immediately. If no fix or workaround is available, or if the fix or workaround reported by the tool does not resolve the error, then follow the methods in the "Advanced Troubleshooting" section.

ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING

This section includes two sections for advanced troubleshooting:
• If the error occurs during installation, go to the "Error occurs during the installation of Windows XP" section.
• If the error occurs after Windows XP is already installed, go to the "Error occurs after Windows XP is already installed" section.
You may find it easier to follow the methods if you print this article first.
Error occurs during the installation of Windows XP

If you receive a "Stop: 0x0000000A" error message during the installation of Windows XP, there might be a problem with the hardware components installed on your computer. First, make sure that your hardware is compatible with Windows XP by following the link in the "Make sure that your hardware is compatible" section. If your hardware is compatible, then follow the procedures to troubleshoot your hardware components in the "If your hardware is compatible, look for other hardware issues" section.
Make sure that your hardware is compatible
To verify that your hardware is compatible, make sure that it is listed on the latest Windows XP Hardware Compatibility List (HCL). Visit the following Microsoft Web site to view the list:
http://winqual.microsoft.com/HCL/Default.aspx?m=x (http://winqual.microsoft.com/HCL/Default.aspx?m=x)
If your hardware is not listed on the Windows XP HCL, consider obtaining hardware that is listed on the HCL. If you determine that your hardware is compatible, go to the "If your hardware is compatible, look for other hardware issues" section.

For more information, see the "Check System Compatibility" topic on the Windows XP installation CD or DVD to learn about potential software and hardware incompatibility.

If your hardware is compatible, look for other hardware issues
This section provides seven methods that you can use to troubleshoot and to isolate the issue by examining the hardware for potential problems.

Warning This article contains steps that may involve changing the BIOS or CMOS settings, or that may require you to make physical changes to your computer hardware. Incorrect changes to the BIOS of your computer can cause serious problems. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems that are caused by changes to the BIOS can be resolved. Change the BIOS settings at your own risk. If you want help with any of these steps, contact the hardware manufacturer. Making hardware or BIOS changes to your computer may invalidate your warranty. If you do not want to make hardware changes to your computer, take your computer to a repair center.
Prerequisite
Make sure that you have the Windows XP installation CD or DVD available. The following methods require you to use the Windows XP installation CD or DVD to start the computer.
Suggested materials
Before you start the troubleshooting steps, you may want to have the following available:
• Support documentation for any added hardware, adapters, or devices
• Contact information for any added hardware, adapter, or device manufacturers

Method 1: Specify the Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL)

Use this method first to try to resolve the Stop error message.
a. During the installation startup, press F5 when the "Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware configuration" message is displayed.
b. When you are prompted, make sure that you specify the correct computer type and Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL). For example, if you have a single processor, specify the "Standard PC" HAL.
c. Try to reinstall Windows XP.
• If this resolves the Stop error message and you successfully install Windows XP, you are finished.
• If this does not resolve the Stop error message, go to method 2.

Method 2: Turn off features in CMOS settings

Use this method when method 1 does not resolve the Stop error message.
a. Turn off all the following features in the CMOS settings of your computer. For instructions, see the hardware documentation or contact the manufacturer.
• All caching, including L2, BIOS, internal/external, and writeback caching on disk controllers
• All shadowing
• Plug and Play
• Any BIOS-based virus protection feature

b. Try to reinstall Windows XP.
• If this resolves the Stop error message, go to step c.
• If this does not resolve the Stop error message, go to method 3.

c. Try to isolate which feature is causing the error. To do this, re-enable each of these features one at a time, and then restart your computer after you re-enable each feature.
d. If you identify a problem feature, disable or remove it and contact the manufacturer to try to resolve the issue.

If this does not isolate a problem with a CMOS setting, but this does resolve the Stop error message and you can start your computer normally, it may be that a setting was preventing the installation. If this is the case, turn on the setting after you install Windows XP, you are finished.

Method 3: Check the computer RAM

Use this method when method 2 does not resolve the Stop error message. If you need help performing any of the following steps, see the hardware documentation.
a. Remove any mismatched memory SIMMs (the RAM) so that all the SIMMs operate at the same speed. For example, 60 nanoseconds (ns) or 70 ns.
b. Run a systems test on the memory, and remove any bad SIMMs.
c. Test by using different SIMMs if any are available.
d. Try to reinstall Windows XP.
• If this resolves the Stop error message and you successfully install Windows XP, you are finished.
• If this does not resolve the Stop error message, go to method 4.

Method 4: Remove any adapters and disconnect any hardware devices

Use this method when method 3 does not resolve the Stop error message.
a. Remove all adapters and disconnect all hardware devices that are not required to start the computer or to install Windows. This includes the following adapters and devices:
• SCSI devices
• IDE devices
• Network adapter
• Internal modem
• Sound card
• Extra hard disks (you have to have at least one to complete the installation)
• CD drive or DVD drive (if you are installing from the local hard disk)

b. Try to reinstall Windows XP.
• If this resolves the Stop error message, continue to step c.
• If this does not resolve the Stop error message, go to method 5.

c. Try to isolate which adapter or hardware device is causing the error. After you reinstall Windows XP, reconnect each adapter or hardware device one at a time. Restart your computer after you reconnect each.
d. If this isolates a problem with hardware, disconnect the adapter or device and contact the vendor to try to resolve the issue.

If this does not isolate a problem with hardware, but this does resolve the Stop error message and you can start your computer normally, it may be that some hardware was preventing the installation. If this is the case, reconnect the hardware after you install Windows XP, and then you are finished.

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How to fix network printer driver problem

The driver will still be loaded by the spooler after removing a printer from
the registry. One needs to stop (I assume you are here since the spooler
is not currently running) the spooler and restart after any registry change.
the print driver registry key for 32bit machines is located under.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Environments\Windows
NT x86\Drivers\Version-3\PRINTDRIVERNAME

If the print driver uses a custom print processor it's sitting under this
location. You would need to look in the inf file that came with the printer
to know if it uses a custom print processor. Winprint is the print
processor that most inbox drivers use. Don't remove this entry. One
normally does not need to touch this key, just the driver.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Environments\Windows
NT x86\Print Processors

Error: Random error messages on a blue screen in Windows XP.

Error: When you run MS Windows XP, you may randomly receive an error message on a blue screen that references a bugcheck ID 0x0000008E (KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED) error.

Cause: This problem may occur when a program references an incorrect memory address.


Solution: A supported hotfix is now available. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem.

Details: 1) To resolve this problem immediately, obtain the hotfix. Visit the following Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[LN];CNTACTMS

NOTE:T his hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Windows XP service pack that contains this hotfix.

Symptoms: Error: Random error messages on a blue screen in Windows XP.

Keywords: Random error messages blue screen Windows XP

Applies To: PC Diagnostics for Windows XP

Audience: Support Analyst

Function keys

F1 - Use to give the help of any windows panel
F3 - Use to Find next search result
F5 - Apply to select the document list panel
F6 - Use to open/close the document list panel
F8 - use to view/close main tools bar list
F9 -use to view/close main menu bar
F10 - Use to select the main menu bar
Ctrl+F4 - Use to close the current file
Ctrl+F6 - Move through next open document
Ctrl+Shift+F6 - Move back to open document
Shift+F3 - Use to Find previous search result
Shift+F6 - Select the previous open page
Shift+F8 - Use to select main tools bar list
Shift+F10 - Press keys to open context menu

Shortcut keys

Up Arrow Button - Scroll up the active document
Down Arrow button - Scroll down the active document
Ctrl+Hyphen - Use to Zoom out the active page
Ctrl+equal sign (=) - Use to Zoom in the active page
Alt+Right Arrow button - Use to Next view
Alt+Left Arrow button - Use to previous view
Right Arrow button - Move to next page in active document
Left Arrow button - Move to back page in active document
Page Up - Move to the previous screen
Page Down - Move to the next screen
Ctrl+Shift+W - Apply to close all open windows
Ctrl+Spacebar+click on active page - Zoom the active page for temporarily
Ctrl+Home - Go to home page of document
Ctrl+End - Go to last page of document
Ctrl+A - Use to select the all pages
Ctrl+Shift+A - Use to deselect the all pages
Enter - Scroll down the pages
Ctrl+0 - Use to adjust the document
Ctrl+1 - Use to view actual document size
Ctrl+Q - Quit the active document
Ctrl+L - To view the document in full view
Ctrl+Shift++ - Move the page clockwise
Ctrl+Shift+- - Move the page counter clockwise

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Word provides a suitable way to print envelopes and labels. You can print mailing and return addresses on an envelope, or addresses on a mailing label.

To create and print an envelope, follow these steps.

1. Choose Envelopes and Labels from the Tools menu. The Envelopes and Labels dialog box will appear as shown below.
2. Click the Envelopes tab to display options of Envelopes.
3. Enter (or Edit) the mailing address in the Delivery address box.
4. Enter (or Edit) the return address in the Return address box Or select the Omit check box to omit a return address.
5. Click Options button to specify the envelope size, the type of paper and other options. Click "Add to Document" button to add or attach the envelope to the current document for later printing or editing.
6. Click Print button to print the envelope.

You can also add graphics to the return address of your envelope. To add graphic, follow these steps.

1. Select mailing address in the document.
2. Open the Envelopes and Labels dialog box.
3. Click Add to Document (or Change Document) button.
4. Click the Page Layout view icon in the Status bar.
5. Insert or create the graphic in the document.
6. Position the item on the envelope.

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Shortcut keys

Ctrl+A - Apply to select all
Ctrl+B - Apply/Remove bold formatting
Ctrl+C - Apply to copy the selected word
Ctrl+D - Apply to delete any active item
Ctrl+E - Move cursor to Look for box
Ctrl+F - Display the Find what /Forward selected email
Ctrl+G - Apply to run Go to dialog box under calendar view
Ctrl+I - Apply/Remove Italic formatting
Ctrl+J - Apply to open selected items
Ctrl+M - Press keys to create new message
Ctrl+N - Press keys to send new email message
Ctrl+O - Press Keys to open new file
Ctrl+P - Press Keys to display Print dialog box
Ctrl+Q - Apply to set email as read
Ctrl+R - Press Keys to replay selected message
Ctrl+S - Save the active file
Ctrl+U - Press Keys to apply/remove underline
Ctrl+V - Press Keys to paste the clipboard values
Ctrl+X - Press Keys to cut the selected word
Ctrl+Y - Press Keys to run Go to Folder
Ctrl+Z - Apply to undo the previous command
Ctrl+1 - Press keys go to Mail
Ctrl+2 - Press keys go to Calendar
Ctrl+3 - Press keys go to Contacts
Ctrl+4 - Press keys go to Tasks
Ctrl+5 - Press keys go to Notes
Ctrl+6 - Press keys go to Folder List
Ctrl+7 - Press keys go to Shortcuts
Ctrl+8 - Press keys go to Journal

Function keys

F1 - Use to open help of any windows panel
F3 - Move cursor to Look for box
F4 - Use to display Find dialog box
F6 - Apply to select item in active window
F7 - Use to check spelling in active window
F9 - Use to receive and send email
F10 - Use to select the main File menu bar
F11 - Apply to activate Find a Contact dialog box
F12 - Use to run Save As dialog box.

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The space or distance between the page margin and the text in a paragraph is called indent. These are applied to set the margins of selected paragraph.
In a document, margins determine the overall width of the main text area or in other words, the space between the text and the edge of the page. Indentation determines the distance of a paragraph from either left or right margins. There are six types of indents that can be used in a document. These are:

1. First line indent is the distance between the first line of the paragraph and the left margin.

2. Left indent is the distance between the start of each line of the paragraph and the left margin.

3. Right indent is the distance between the end of each line of the paragraph and the right margin.

4. In hanging indent, the first line of the paragraph is not indented and all other lines start at same distance from the left margin. The first line 'of the paragraph usually starts from the left margin.

To indent a paragraph, follow these steps:-

1. Select the Paragraph you want to indent.

2. Select the "Paragraph" command from "Format" drop down menu; "Paragraph" dialog box appears.

3. Specify values in Left and Right fields of indentation and click "Ok" button of dialog box.

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* Click "Tools" button of Save As dialog box and choose "General Options" from drop down menu, "Save" dialog box appears as shown in figure below.

* Enter first password in "Password to open" text box and second password in "Password to modify" text box (if required) and click "Ok" button of dialog box. Microsoft Word will open "Confirm Password" dialog box for the confirmation of passwords. The maximum length of password is 15 characters.

* Re-enter the password to open and password to modify and click "Ok" button of Confirm Password dialog boxes one by one.

* Click "Save" button of Save As dialog box.

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source: computerfreetips.com

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Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet and data storage software program that is an important part of the business management process in many organizations. An ability to understand this program and to work with it is essential for all levels from entry to top management. Many organizations list being able to use Excel as a requirement for employment. The ability to master this useful program will benefit anyone involved in business from a job applicant to the CEO of the company.

Excel training exists at many levels also. The software itself includes tutorials designed to get you started. The Microsoft website offers additional training software that is also intended to give a user at least a working knowledge of Excel. For many people, this is as far as they take their training and as a result they both struggle with Excel and fail to realize or utilize its tremendous potential. If you want to get the most out of it, you need to accept its complexity and recognize the need for some serious training. If you are able to reach the point where you can truly say you have "mastered" Microsoft Excel, you will have a leg up on the competition both within and outside of your company.

Microsoft Help or training is offered through a worldwide network of Microsoft Certified Learning Partners. These organizations have passed rigorous Certification examinations administered by Microsoft. There are more than 26,000 Learning Partners in this network. Training is administered in two different manners. There is classroom based training and distant learning. These two methods have become a common choice in most computer based training and educational programs in the last decade. Each individual must evaluate his own situation taking into consideration his budget, his schedule, and his own ideal learning style to make a decision about which is better for him.

Microsoft Excel training is offered by either group. The Microsoft Certified Partners for Learning Services (MCPLS) offer comprehensive hands on instructor led training at sites spread widely over the world. A directory on the Microsoft Excel training home site can guide you to a MCPLS facility in your area. Microsoft Official Distant Learning (MODL) partners provide training platforms that can be delivered directly to your own computer. They provide the back up and technical support needed to complete the training and maximize its results.

It is possible to delve into Microsoft Excel if you have any knowledge or familiarity with spreadsheet applications, but this approach ignores the potential and only skims the surface of what Excel can do for you and your organization. The smart way to master Excel and get the most out of it is to take some formal Excel training from a Certified Partner.

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