Windows – How to Disable ‘User Account Control’
Nov17

Windows – How to Disable ‘User Account Control’

KB ID 0000687 Problem We have had UAC since Windows Vista, and it is less annoying now than it was then, but still one of the first things I do is turn it off. Yes I know it’s there for a reason – but as far as I’m concerned if the annoyance outweighs the benefit, then its getting turned off.   Solution Option 1 (Disable UAC via MSCONFIG) 1. Press Windows Key+R > type msconfig > OK. 2. Tools tab >...

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Visio – ‘You are attempting to open a file type (Visio 2000-2003)’
Nov17

Visio – ‘You are attempting to open a file type (Visio 2000-2003)’

KB ID 0000920  Problem I needed to do a quick network diagram for a client, as as soon I tried to open some networking stencils, this happened; You are attempting to open a file type (Visio 2000-2002 Binary Drawings, Templates and Stencils) that has been blocked by your File Block settings in the Trust Center. Click the File tab. Click Options. Click Trust Center, and then click Trust Center Settings. In the Trust Center, click File...

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Word – Cannot Change the Default Language
Nov17

Word – Cannot Change the Default Language

KB ID 0000963 Problem I know Microsoft is from America, that’s fair enough, and they have built into Windows the ability to change the ‘locale’ and language. But its really annoying when you install Office and it just assumes you want an American dictionary. Now something like 80% of my visitors are American and they will probably be surprised that us limeys spell things differently, after all we all speak English...

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Outlook Web App 2013 – Offline Mode
Nov17

Outlook Web App 2013 – Offline Mode

  KB ID 0000727  Problem A great new feature of OWA 2013 is the ability to run in ‘Offline mode’. This runs in the same manner as Microsoft Outlook’s ‘Cached Mode’ which has been built into full Outlook since version 2003. There are a few caveats before you can get it to work; Requirements for OWA Offline Mode 1. A compatible browser (Internet Explorer 10, Chrome 18, or Safari 5.1). source 2. You...

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To use Outlook Web App, Browser Settings Must Allow Scripts To Run
Nov17

To use Outlook Web App, Browser Settings Must Allow Scripts To Run

KB ID 0000862  Problem Seen (usually on a server) when trying to connect to either Outlook Web App, or The Exchange Admin Center. To use Microsoft Outlook Web App, browser settings must allow scripts to run. For information about how to allow scripts, consult the Help for your browser. If your browser doesn’t support scripts, you can download Microsoft Internet Explorer for access to Outlook Web App. Solution You have two...

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