Showing posts with label Microsoft help. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Microsoft help. Show all posts

Monday, July 8, 2013

Tutorial To Import Emails In Microsoft Outlook 2007

Microsoft Outlook is a popular email client with options for managing emails, contacts and tasks. You probably just access your online account to get your emails, but sometimes you may need to import emails from a file you have saved them to and Microsoft provides the Import and Export Wizard for that. Importing emails should only require a few minutes of your time, and afterward you can read and reply to those emails just like you would to any other.
Given below are the guidelines recommended by the Microsoft help and support team to import emails in Outlook 2007. These are simple instructions and you can complete the procedure within a matter of minutes.
Instructions to import emails in Outlook 2007
  • First of all, launch the Microsoft Outlook program in your computer.
  • Click on the File menu at the top of the window and select Import and Export... option.
  • Select the Import from another program or file option and click Next button.
  • Select the correct file type for the emails you are importing and click Next. If you do not know what the file type is, locate the email file, right-click it and select the Properties option. The file type will be displayed next to the words Type of file. In most cases the file is a CSV file or a PST file.
  • Click on the Browse button in Outlook Import a File window and then navigate to the email file. Click on the Open button.
  • Select the option you prefer regarding duplicates and then click Next. This option controls how Outlook treats duplicate emails it might find when comparing the email file to the existing emails in your Outlook account.
  • Select the location you want to import the emails. This is the folder in the Outlook program that the emails will be stored. You can select your Inbox folder or another custom folder if you want.
  • Complete the import by simply clicking on the Finish button, if the button is available, or by clicking Next and then Finish.
These are the simple guidelines that you have to follow, in order to import emails in Microsoft Outlook 2007 program. These instructions have been provided by the ever reliable and efficient Microsoft help and support team.

Monday, April 29, 2013

Troubleshooting Steps For Fixing Video Issues In Live Messenger

 Windows Live Messenger is an instant messaging application from Microsoft that allows for establishing an effortless communication with their friends and family. The easy-to-use interface and excellent tools lets you chat, share photos and engage in video calling. Windows Live Messenger generates specific error codes and messages that let users know what exactly the problem is and what causes the same. One common problem that users face is with the video connection. This problem can easily be fixed by using the following Microsoft Help instructions.

Basic troubleshooting steps

  • In order to establish a smooth chat session or video call, you need a faithful internet connection. Audio and video calling requires broadband internet connectivity. Check if there is a problem with your internet connection.
  • Sometimes, it could be a faulty webcam that is causing the problem. Ensure that it is connected properly and if it is able to capture images well. Try a different application that supports video chatting such as Facebook. Check whether you are able to use the video chat service. If the problems still persists, uninstall and reinstall the webcam using the installation software.
  • Launch Windows Live Messenger. Press “Alt” key and select “Tools” menu. From “Tools” menu choose the option “Audio and Video Setup”. This will bring up a wizard and follow the onscreen instructions to configure the webcam once again.

Try blocking Quality of Service (QoS) packets

  • Click on “Start” menu and type “Network and Sharing” into the Search field.
  • When the list appears, click the link for "Network and Sharing Center".
  • Choose "Manage Network Connections".
  • A connection icon will be displayed with a status showing as “Connected”. Right-click on it and choose “Properties” from the popup menu.
  • When you get the Properties window, unmark the checkbox for "QoS Packet Scheduler". Click “OK”.
Try uninstalling related third-party programs
  • You may remove unwanted third-party applications associated with Live Messenger from Control panel.
  • Click on “Start” menu and type “appwiz.cpl” into the Search box.
  • This will open the Control Panel.
  • Locate the third-party applications associated with Messenger and select it. Now click “Uninstall” to remove it from your computer. Repeat this for each third-party applications installed on your computer.
  • Restart your computer and launch Messenger. Check if the video is working well.
If you still have problems with the video, avail assistance from Microsoft Help and Support Center who will help you to fix your problem.

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Tips To Span Monitors



Microsoft is often known for providing the best utilities. Microsoft operating systems are the only one that endows their users with tools to span the desktop interface on their computer to two or three monitors. This program allows the user to connect two monitors to a single computer which will display the programs running in the main system, in the newly connected monitors. This utility is more effective in schools and other places where they require displaying contents in more than one place at a time. With the aid of this utility it is possible. You don’t have to yell out for IT support to get this done on your Windows machine, as the Microsoft support team has outlined proficient steps to get this done on your computer. Just go through these instructions and experience the most amazing feature in the Windows operating system.
Follow these leads…
o Turn on your Windows machine by pressing the power button placed on the front panel of the CPU.
o Bring on the "Windows Display" utility by clicking on the "Start" tab that lies on the extreme left hand corner of the task bar and select the “Control Panel” menu that lies in the startup menu.
o Later in the Control Panel access the “Appearance and Personalization” and access the "Display" tab.
o Make sure that both the monitors have been connected properly to your central processing unit and then go to the "Identify" tab to recognize the hardware attached.
o Check if the monitors connected to your computer are displaying numbers in large font. If not, check the cables connected and try again.
o Pick out a monitor and hit on the "Display" tab and pave way for the tab portrayed like "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor" to bring it on.
o Now tag along the "Apply" tab to imply the changes made into your system.
o If you are pleased with your new display configurations, proceed by tagging along the "Yes" tab.
o If you are not convinced with the new setting, hit on the "No" tab and alter the settings made.
o When you are done with the entire operations, hit on the "OK" tab to get out of the “Display” window.
If you are finding it difficult to configure this utility in your Windows machine, it’s better to call up the Microsoft help center instead of some local IT support firms. Microsoft support center is equipped with the best technical executives.