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Here you will find useful information including general computer tips and software tips. You will find new ways to use your PC. Common computer problem fixes will also be presented.

This section will be updated on an ongoing basis. New tips and fixes will be added all the time. Stay posted for the latest and greatest.

Outlook express can't link to URL

Problem:

When I receive email's with a web address, I am unable to click on it and open it up, I was able to open emails, what do I need to do to make

it possible to open web address's in outlook express email's?

Solution:

Method 1

  1. Click Start, and then click My Computer.
  2. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
  3. In the Folder Options dialog box, click the File Types tab.
  4. In the Registered file types list, click (NONE) URL:HyperText Transfer Protocol, and then click Advanced.
  5. In the Edit File Type dialog box, click Edit.Note Make sure that you note the current values for the fields that are in this dialog box before you move to next step. You may have to restore the values for the fields that you changed if this method does not resolve the issue.
  6. Type open in the Action box if it is not already there.
  7. Type "C:Program FilesInternet Exploreriexplore.exe" -nohome in the Application used to perform action box if it is not already there.
  8. Click to select the Use DDE check box if it is not already selected.
  9. Type "%1",,-1,0,,,, in the DDE Message box if it is not already there.
  10. Type IExplore in the Application box if it is not already there.
  11. Make sure that there is no value in the DDE Application Not Running box. If there is a value in this box, remove the value.
  12. Type WWW_OpenURL in the Topic box if it is not already there.
  13. Click OK two times to close the Edit File Type dialog box.
  14. In the Registered file types list, locate and then click (NONE) URL:HyperText Transfer Protocol with Privacy, and then click Advanced.
  15. Repeat step 5 through 14 by using the (NONE) URL:HyperText Transfer Protocol with Privacy list item instead of the (NONE)

    URL:HyperText Transfer Protocol list item.

  16. Click OK to close the Folder Options dialog box.
  17. Test a hyperlink from Outlook Express.

If you still experience the issue, use Method 2.

Method 2

  1. Click Start, and then click My Computer.
  2. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
  3. In the Folder Options dialog box, click the File Types tab.
  4. In the Registered file types list, locate and then click (NONE) URL:HyperText Transfer Protocol, and then click Advanced.
  5. In the Edit File Type dialog box, click Edit.
  6. At the end of the value that is in the Application used to perform action box, replace the -nohome entry with %1.

    7. Note If Internet Explorer 7 prompts you to make it the default browser, click No. If you click Yes, Internet Explorer 7 may reset the entry to -nohome. Then, this issue may recur.

  7. Click OK two times to close the Edit File Type dialog box.
  8. In the Registered file types list, locate and then click (NONE) URL:HyperText Transfer Protocol with Privacy, and then click Advanced.
  9. Repeat step 5 through 8 by using the (NONE) URL:HyperText Transfer Protocol with Privacy list item instead of the (NONE)URL:HyperText Transfer Protocol list item.
  10. Click OK to close the Folder Options dialog box.
  11. Test a hyperlink from Outlook Express.

Data Execution Prevention

Microsoft has built protection into your system so that viruses and such shouldn't run in prohibited places in your computer. The Data

Execution Prevention system does this. However, sometimes it protects you against legitimate programs.

Problem:

A user receives a Data Execution Prevention Error that reads: " To help protect your computer, Windows has closed this program. Name: Windows Explorer Publisher: Microsoft Corporation" The only option is to Close the message.

Solution:

The first thing to do is to check for any viruses or spyware using anti virus and anti spyware software. For more about this see Computer Internet Security

If this has been done and the problem persists, do the following to prevent the Data Execution Prevention from applying to this program.

Click start->Control Panel->System. Select the Advanced tab, (Performance) Settings, Data Execution Prevention tab. Select "Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select". Click Add - and browse to the Windows Explorer exe and then Click OK.

New memory caused disk crash?

Question:

Can changing or adding memory cause a disk crash?

Answer:

No.

User Profile Cannot Be Loaded

Problem:

You turn on your computer and you get the message "The User Profile Service failed the logon. User profile cannot be loaded."

Solution:

The solution to this problem is here User Profile Error Fix

Open a cmk file

Problem:

How do I open a cmk file?

Solution:

You need the Card Shop Plus program. It is used to make greeting cards and the like.

In general if you want to know what program to use for a particular file extension, search for file type where is the 3 letter (or longer) file extension and you will find results that will tell you what kind of program to use.

Change Screen Resolution

Problem:

My screen resolution is too low and I can't fit very much on my screen. How do I change it?

Solution:

Find a free area on your desktop and right click. Select properties and then settings. Slide the slider to a setting that you are comfortable with. Try it and if it looks good and you like it, leave it that way



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