Microsoft chat support to resolve the issues

Microsoft Office Suite applications feature an amazing software called Microsoft Word. This is a unique word processor equipped with various features. On certain occasions, the product key doesn’t work or gets expired. Let’s see the steps to resolve the same.

Microsoft chat instructions to resolve product key issues

• To start off, you need to locate the original packaging of the Microsoft Office Suite software which you received during the first purchase. There is a certain limit up to which you may install the suite using the same disk.
• Locate the description regarding the same. You may have already reached the maximum number of installations depending upon the version you are using. For instance, let’s take the case of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010 version.
• In this case, the software can be installed for a maximum of 3 PCs. After reaching this limit, you won’t be able to perform a fourth installation.
• The product key will expire after the third install and the installation attempts will fail after this limit . Let’s verify if your product key has expired or not. For this, insert the disk in to the drive.
  

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•  The computer automatically reads the CD and initiates the installation wizard. When you are prompted to enter the product key, you need to retype the product key in the appropriate area.
• If you have trouble locating the key, locate the long string of alphanumeric variables found on the CD cover. While entering the product key, you need to be careful about committing unnecessary errors as it may affect the entire installation.
• For instance, capital B is often confused with number 8. On the other hand, capital O is often misunderstood as zero. Enter the product key when prompted. With each Microsoft Office release, you must acquire a new product key as the older ones do not work with the new versions.
•  To attempt automatic product activation, the Microsoft chat support and help experts instructs you to run the Product Activation Wizard. In Windows 7, running the Wizard is pretty easy. Select the button labeled “Start”.
• From the new list of options, you need to select the button labeled “Computer”. When the Computer window is displayed, you need to select the button labeled “Properties”. Select the button labeled “Activate Windows Now”.
• Follow the steps in the new wizard and perform the automated phone system installation.

Hope the above instructions were helpful and informative, good day folks!

Windows Live Meeting installation

Microsoft has designed an efficient web conferencing service called Microsoft Office Live Meeting, where users can easily communicate with different people connected on the network. This is a commercial, subscription-based web conferencing service, which is usually set up in organizations and business enterprises with lots of branches associated with them. Windows Live Meeting makes the communication between people connected on the network easy. With Microsoft Office Live Meeting, users can share images, videos or any type of file, with so much of ease. Mentioned below are Windows Live Help guidelines to install Windows Live Meeting on your computer.

Instructions for installing Windows Live Meeting

• Launch any of the web browsers on your computer, and navigate to the Microsoft Office Live Meeting website.
• Once you get into the Microsoft Office Live Meeting site, look for the license agreement and accept the terms and conditions to proceed with the installation. Locate the button for “Accept Terms and Install Client” and click on it.
  

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• After this, you will see the File Download dialog box pop up.
• Click the “Save File” button to save it on to your computer. You have the option to choose the directory to save the file in. For quick access, it is better to save it on the desktop. You will find a file with the name “LMSetup.exe” saved on your computer desktop. Double-click on this file to start the installation of Microsoft Live Meeting application.
• Wait until the installation is complete. You will get a dialog box which says “Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007 has been successfully installed” on your computer screen. It will take only a few minutes to complete the installation.
• Click “Close” to exit this dialog box. Microsoft Office Live Meeting is finally installed on your computer.
• In order to check whether Live Meeting was successfully installed, go to the Start menu and select “All Programs”. Locate “Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007” and click to open the program. If you are able to open the program successfully, it means that the program is successfully installed.

See how easy it is to install Windows Live Meeting on to your computer. All you have to do is download the executable file, and install it on your computer. It is that simple. Avail Windows Live help in case you need any assistance on this.

Help for Windows Live applications

Microsoft Office Live Meeting is designed as a commercial web-conferencing service that lets users connect with different people connected on a network. Users who want to use Live Meeting need to have it installed on their computers. Microsoft Live Meeting needs to be installed on all client PCs, and on a central server, in order to establish the communication. The client PCs connect to the server to start the session. Using Live Meeting, one can share photos, images, videos or any other files with anyone else on the network. The following Windows Live Help guidelines will assist you in installing Microsoft Live Meeting on your computer.

Instructions

• Launch Internet Explorer or any other web browser on your computer, and navigate to the Microsoft Office Live Meeting website.
• Look for the option to download and install the Live Meeting client.
• From the website, locate the button “Accept Terms and Install Client” and click on it. You will get the File Downloaddialog box as you do so.
  

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• You will find the “Save File” button on this dialog box. Click on it to save it on your computer. Choose the save location as desktop.
• Go to the desktop and find the file named “LMSetup.exe“. This is the setup file for installing the Microsoft Live Meeting program.
• Double-click on it to start the installation.
• “Installing Microsoft Live Meeting” dialog box will appear on your computer screen.
• After the installation is complete, “Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007 has been successfully installed” dialog box will appear on your computer. It will take only a few minutes to complete the installation.
• Once the installation is complete, click “Close” to exit from the dialog box.
• To check whether Microsoft Live Meeting was successfully installed, go to the “Start” menu, then “All Programs“, “Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007” and then select “Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007“. If you are able to open Microsoft live Meeting, it means you have successfully installed the program on your computer.

Live Meeting is especially helpful in companies, which have many different branches that need to communicate with each other. Live Meeting is a simple-to-use program that can be easily installed onto any computer. If you want to get more tips on using Microsoft Live Meeting, you can make use of the Microsoft Live Help menu, or you may contact Windows Live Help to get advanced help.

Email options in Windows Phones

This is the era of Smartphones, and Windows Smartphones are getting more popular by the day. On your Windows Smartphone, you can configure your email with Outlook, or any other email client. For this, you need to change your Outlook email setup. In such phones, you are able to send and receive mails without Outlook using the POP and IMAP servers. The following instructions might be helpful to using this feature on Windows phones.

Information Required to Configure Your Email Account

To set up an account in any of the email software, you should know some basic things first. You should know your email address, password, incoming POP or IMAP server and outgoing SMTP mail server. Using the above information, you can configure your email service with any email software. You can configure the email with your Windows Smartphone as well. Sometimes you need to add some extra settings, such as port settings and security settings. You can contact your email service provider to know more about the configuration of your Outlook email setup.

Configure Your Email Account with Windows Mobile

It is easy to add your email account to a Smartphone that runs on the Windows OS. The following instructions might be helpful to you with getting this job done.

Steps to Follow

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• First of all, you need to open the Start menu and select Messaging. From the messaging menu select the Setup E-Mail option.
• On the next screen, you might need to enter your username and password. After doing that, click “Next”. Now the messaging application tries to configure the correct settings for your email account. If you are a Gmail user, things are easier, as all applications are already configured with the correct settings for Gmail.
• When you see the “Settings Found for” notification, click “Next”. Then, enter a Name and an “Account Display Name”. You can input any name that you like into these two fields.
• As you click “Next”, you will be directed to the Final Screen, and on this screen, you can set how often the phone syncs with the mail account, and you can even select this as a manual.
• After you change all the settings for the email software, tap on the “Finish” button to save all your email settings.

If you follow the above instructions, you can easily send and receive emails in Windows phones. Make use of the above instructions to have a good mailing experience even without Outlook Express.

Updating Windows XP

The Microsoft’s Windows Update feature lets you download and install the latest updates, patches and application fixes for various Windows applications, and for the operating system itself. Theses updates are necessary for the smooth functioning of your Windows computer. This feature helps you to equip the computer with essential security and stability updates, which will in turn make your computer perform better.

Microsoft recommends Windows users to perform Windows update regularly, so that they get the best experience possible. Microsoft lets you do the update in two ways, either manually or automatically. By turning on the Automatic Update feature in Windows XP, your system will automatically check for available updates and install them in your computer. The Manual update option lets you check for updates manually and install only the selected ones. The below mentioned Windows Help guidelines will help you to perform Windows Update on an XP computer.

Instructions

• Click the Start button and select the “Run” command.
• Type “sysadm.cpl” into the Run dialog box and then press the “Enter” key.
• You will now see the Automatic Updates window.
• Alternatively, you can select “Control Panel” from the Start menu and double-click on the “Automatic Updates” icon to open it.
  

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• Select the Automatic option, which is the option recommended by Microsoft. Selecting this option will automatically download and install the updates for you. Under this you will see a dropdown list to select the interval and time, so that Windows can perform the update. You may either select the Every day option, or any particular day from the drop down menu, and the time to perform the update.
• You may also choose to download the updates but not to install them. Or you may choose to be notified about the available updates but not to download them. And you have the option to turn off the Automatic Updates. However, doing this will eventually make your computer more vulnerable to virus attacks.
• If you just want to download the updates but don’t want to install it, select the Download updates for me option.
• After you have selected the appropriate option, click “Apply” and then click “OK”.
• Restart your computer to effect the changes.

After the computer is restarted, the system will check for updates and install them on your computer as per the option you have selected. For more Windows help on updating Windows XP, visit the Microsoft Help and Support Center.

Windows help and Support

Windows XP is a popular operating system from the Microsoft for use on both home and business computers. Microsoft released several versions of Windows XP which includes home, professional, and ultimate. The improved graphical interface and the ease of navigation help Windows XP to make a first-rate impression among Windows users within a short time period. Microsoft’s technical team incorporated a Windows Firewall feature in Windows XP, which offers extra protection and security to your Windows computer while surfing over the internet.

If you have any other antivirus software program installed on your system or no longer need the service of the Windows Firewall, then it’s advisable to disable this feature. However, you have to disable the Windows firewall manually. The below carved pointers from the Windows online support panel will aid you to perform the task in an easy way.

Steps to follow

• Switch on your Windows powered machine.
• Access the Start button that lies on the lower left corner of the Windows desktop window. This will bring up the Windows Start menu and you have to select the option labeled Control Panel from it. Now you were able to see the Control Panel home window.
• From the list of options in the Control Panel window, choose the option that reads Performance and Maintenance. When done, click on the option labeled Administrator Tools.
  

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• Double-click on the Services tab in the administrator tools window. This displays the Services dialogue box.
• Right click the option that reads Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) in the services dialogue box that appears. When done, click on the properties tab. This opens a properties dialogue box and you have to choose the Start Type option form it.
• Now click on the option that reads Disabled to disable the Windows Firewall security.
• In order to confirm the disabling procedure, you need to access the Stop tab located at the lower part of the window.
• Once you have completed the un-installation procedure, click on the Apply tab.
• Finally, access the OK tab to exit out the properties window. When done, restart the Windows XP system to apply the new changes that you have made in the Windows XP configuration settings.

Follow the guidelines mentioned above, offered by the Windows online support panel, if you wish to uninstall the Windows Firewall Security feature in Windows XP. If you have any doubts regarding this, you may seek the assistance of Windows XP technical team.

Windows Vista Support

I installed Windows Vista OS on my desktop and the system performance was appreciable for the first few days. After several days of use, I noticed a significant drop in the computer’s performance, particularly when trying to launch multiple software programs. The decrease in the system performance eventually resulted in a system slowdown. Immediately, I called up the Windows Vista Help team and reported my issues. Listed below are some of the tips suggested by them to speed up a slow PC running on Windows Vista.

Remove the unwanted programs

When you purchase a new Windows computer, it includes several programs that are rarely used by the vast majority of the users. These programs utilize your system resources for its working .In order to free up space on your hard disk, it’s advisable to uninstall these unused programs. You can quickly uninstall any program through the Control Panel settings.

Manage Startup programs

By default, several applications are loaded at the time of System start up resulting in a  considerable decrease in the computer’s performance. To prevent this, remove the unwanted programs from the startup programs list. You must login as an administrator to make any modifications in the Windows Vista configuration settings.

Hard disk defragmentation

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Fragmentation demands the system hard disk perform additional tasks that can really slow down the system. To prevent this performance drop, hard disk defragmentation is the only choice available to you. Defragmentation automatically rearranges the fragmented information so that the system hard disk can work more resourcefully.

Clean up the system hard disk

Sometimes the performance drop that you are experiencing may be due to the lack of hard disk space. To handle this, you must remove the unnecessary files and folders stored on your hard disk drive. You can make use of the Disk cleanup tool to perform this action. This tool automatically removes the temporary folders, system files and empties the Recycle Bin.

Antivirus software

To protect the Windows computers from spyware and other malicious files, you must install an antivirus program on the system.  These software programs have got the ability to detect and remove malicious files and programs that lead to system slowdown. Besides this, running a complete scan on a regular basis is also a good idea. The choices include Norton antivirus, AVG Antivirus etc.

These are the tips that will help you to enhance the performance of the Windows Vista system. If you got any doubts, contact the Windows Vista Help team.

Get Windows support

Xbox 360 is one of the popular video game consoles from Microsoft, released in November 2005 and having competing standards with Sony’s Play Station and Sega’ s Dreamcast. As a remarkable breakthrough in the field of video game consoles, Xbox 360 hosts a variety of features and among them, the integration with Xbox Live content is praiseworthy and quite enjoyable. The sales count was over 70 million as of 2012 September.

The Xbox Live services allow the users to explore online facilities like downloading arcade games, game demos, trailers, TV shows, music and movies. In addition, it offers access to several third party media streaming applications too. The graphical user interface of the Xbox 360 is known as Dashboard and it automatically is booted without a disc in it. Since its release, Microsoft has also launched several updates for the Dashboard software. The updates include added features like enhanced Xbox Live functionality and multimedia capabilities along with a modified compatible environment for several accessories.

Xbox 360 provides many privacy settings too. You can lock the Xbox hard drive by creating a password in order to prevent unauthorized access. Here, I am providing a few Windows online support guidelines to change the Xbox password.

Instructions to follow

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• First, you need to press down the Power button in your Xbox and highlight My Xbox option on the screen. You should tap the A key to select it and then scroll down to System Settings.
• Again, press the A button to select the Family Settings. You need to select the Console Controls in order to view the console settings.
• In the Pass Code field, you should enter an incorrect password, which will initiate the incorrect pass code pop up window on the screen. You have to select the A button to select the Reset Pass Code option. Then you should enter the answer to the pass code security question and press the A button on the game console.
• Now, you need to provide a new password by tapping the X and Y buttons on the controller. Enter the same code in order to confirm the new code reset.
• You have to create a new pass code reset question and enter the answer for it. Then you should highlight the Done button on the screen and tap the A button to finish the reset process. You should tap on the A key when the Save Changes popup window appears in order to complete the setup.

If you want further help, you can seek the services of Windows online support centers. It is recommended to note down your pass code in a different location for easy access.

Outlook Support

Microsoft Outlook imports the user’s nickname cache into a hidden message in your default message store when you attempt to launch the application for the first time, or try to configure it. The nickname cache file will be named as profilename.nk2. Outlook renames the file to profilename.nk2.old, once it is successfully imported. This is a single time process and the nickname cache will not be imported anymore with any further launch of the application. Outlook 2010 maintains your nickname cache by making changes to the hidden message in your default message store. It does not use the .nk2 file for maintaining your nickname cache.

So if you are looking forward to import a nickname cache file into your Outlook 2010 even after the initial cache importing process, you can follow these Outlook tech support guidelines to easily complete the task.

Instructions:

• Navigate to the location %appdata%\Microsoft\Outlook using Windows Explorer, and make sure that the .nk2 file is in present in the folder
• Also make sure that the .nk2 file you just located has the same name as the Outlook 2010 profile you are currently working upon. You can make use of these steps to know the profile you have currently opened.

1. Open the Control Panel window by clicking on the Start button and selecting the Control Panel icon from the menu that pops out.
2. In the new window, double click on the Mail icon to open it.
3. Navigate to Show Profiles in the mail setup dialog box which will list out all your profile information.

• Open the Run tool from the Windows Start menu.
• Type outlook.exe /importnk2 into the text box titled Open, and then click Ok to continue. This action will successfully import the .nk2file into your Outlook profile.
  

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• Once the import process is completed, the existing nickname cache which is currently stored in your mailbox will be merged with the files that were imported.
• We have already discussed that the .nk2 file is renamed with a .old file name extension when your Outlook 2010 is launched for the first time. So remove the .old file name extension if you wish to import the .nk2 file again.

You can easily import a nickname cache file into your Outlook 2010 by following the above given instructions. If you need further assistance, you can get in touch with the Outlook tech support team.

Outlook settings

Microsoft Outlook allows its users to add pictures, logos etc as signatures. Signatures and hyperlinks will give the email messages sent from your device a professional look. Follow the steps briefed below to set Outlook signature with a logo & hyperlink.

Outlook settings instructions

• Launch Microsoft Outlook 2003 application on your device. To launch the application, click on the Start button placed on the bottom left corner of the home screen. Alternatively, you can launch the Start menu by clicking the Start key on the keyboard. From the Start menu pop up, select the label that reads All Programs. The All Programs submenu will list down all the programs and applications installed. From the programs list select the application that reads Microsoft Outlook. You may also launch the same by clicking the desktop shortcut label or the taskbar plug in.
• Open the new message window. To open the new message window, either use the New button or the keyboard shortcut Ctrl and N.  You will find the New button placed on the upper left of the Outlook home screen. From the dropdown, select the label that reads Tools. From the Tools dropdown, select the label that reads Preferences.
• This will launch the preferences window. From the Preferences window, select the tab labeled Message. You will find the same placed in the Include group.
• To add signatures click on the label that reads, Signature and then the option Signatures. Alternatively, to add signatures click on the label that reads Mail Format. From the Mail Format window, select the label that reads, Signatures.
• Hit the New option on the E-mail Signature tab.
• Enter the name and the signature that you want to add. Hit OK after you have entered your Signature details.
• You may also add pictures as your signature. To add pictures, click on the Insert Picture option in the Edit Signaturesection.
  

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• This will launch the Insert picture window. Browse through the file systems and locate the logo / image that you intend to add. Right click the logo and hit the Insert option to add the image.
• Enter the Website URL you want to add. Make sure that you follow the format : http://www.mysite.com
• Hit the OK button to save the changes made and to exit the setup.

Keep up with the Outlook settings instructions to set up your Outlook signature with a logo & hyperlink. For more assistance and support on the same, feel free to contact our Outlook help desk.