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Email of the Week – 008

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QUESTION

Name:   Norman B. Buckallew

From: Florien, La.,

OS: Windows XP

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I have office 2003 standard addition installed on my computer. When I try use programs such as powerpoint it asks for a key word to install or activate it. I have lost the keywords that came with my computer. I have tried Belarc and it dosn’t give me it keyword for powerpoint or office 2003. Can you help.

Norman

ANSWER

Thanks for writing Norman. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to get those numbers, but I would start byRead More »Email of the Week – 008

Computer Help Show Podcast – 06-17-09

Had a few calls during the first 15 minutes of the show this month, but then folks sat back and drank in all the tech talk goodness. Why don’t you do the same!

Email of the Week – 007 – Why choose a Mac?

iMac and iBook, MacBook
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Name:  Richard Doran

From:  Battlement Mesa, CO

OS: Windows XP

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I have a friend who is seriously considering a switch from her Dell PC to a Mac. On a couple of  occasions you have presented some really excellent “talking points” for people who should consider using a Mac. These deal mainly with their own personal computer usage, as I recall. I pulled up all Mac reference on your website and even “googled ” – but found
nothing that really covered the subject like you did.
A review of of your comments would be appreciated and this information could be a helpful useful addition to your web site!
Now I must wait to see if I get embarrassed that the info is already posted, as you so often prove.
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ANSWER

Great question Richard. And I do Read More »Email of the Week – 007 – Why choose a Mac?

Email of the Week – 006

Get a Hold
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QUESTION

Name: Kathy

From: Grand Junction

OS: Windows XP

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When I go into different web sites I get this message:
ERROR
A runtime error
has occurred?
Line 30
ERROR: Object required
Yes No

This occurs quite frequently can you tell me why and what I can do about it?

ANSWER

This error is usually due to Read More »Email of the Week – 006

Email of the Week – 004

Twitter 365 Project - Day 23
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QUESTION:

Name: Susan

From: Vancouver

OS: Windows XP

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I successfully upgraded my Mom’s computer to AVG 8.5 Free using your helpful guide. However, when I tried to do the same on my computer I ran into a problem. The download file isn’t recognized as an Application( it shows up as Unknown File Type) so I couldn’t open it once it was saved to my Desktop. Any suggestions?

ANSWER:

I’m not sure what the cause is Susan, but you are the 2nd or 3rd people who have had the same problem. Here’s howRead More »Email of the Week – 004

EULAlyzer can help you stay safe

I ran across this tool a few years ago, but more people have asked about it, so here you go. What this free tool does is analyze all those End User License Agreements (EULA) that we agree to blindly when we install new software or sign up for an online service. After downloading and installing this tool, you can use… Read More »EULAlyzer can help you stay safe

Email of the Week – 002

Question Name:  Lauren From:   Collbran OS:      Windows XP ———————- I’ve been trying to loAD avg 8.5 – IT KEEPS TELLING ME THE FILE IS CORRUPT.  What am I doing wrong?  I keep trying every night because I’m on dial up.  Thanks Answer Hello Lauren. You reminded me to ask one more question of folks who call me… Read More »Email of the Week – 002