If you want to save or export your email account in Outlook Express 6 to be used on another computer or to just make a backup do the following:
Open Outlook Express click on Tools ,Accounts and make sure the Email tab is selected.
Click on the current email account and then click on Export on the right hand side ,choose the destination and give it a name.
That's it.
If you want to import it on another computer do the same steps but click on Import on the right hand side.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
how to install TCP/IP protocol in Windows XP
If you need to install TCP/IP on your computer ,in case you deleted it or some or other reason then do the following instructions from Microsoft:
Right-click the network connection, and then click Properties.
Click Install.
Click Protocol, and then click Add.Click Have Disk.
Type C:\Windows\inf, and then click OK.
On the list of available protocols, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click OK.
If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear, follow these steps:
Click Start, and then click Search.
In the Search Companion pane, click More advanced options.
Click to select the following three check boxes:
Search system folders
Search hidden files and folders
Search subfolders
In the All or part of the file name box, type nettcpip.inf, and then click Search.
In the results pane, right-click Nettcpip.inf, and then click Install.
Restart the computer.
Right-click the network connection, and then click Properties.
Click Install.
Click Protocol, and then click Add.Click Have Disk.
Type C:\Windows\inf, and then click OK.
On the list of available protocols, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click OK.
If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear, follow these steps:
Click Start, and then click Search.
In the Search Companion pane, click More advanced options.
Click to select the following three check boxes:
Search system folders
Search hidden files and folders
Search subfolders
In the All or part of the file name box, type nettcpip.inf, and then click Search.
In the results pane, right-click Nettcpip.inf, and then click Install.
Restart the computer.
Monday, May 4, 2009
how to display the quick launch menu on the taskbar windows XP
The quick launch has the show desktop icon and also allows you to add shortcuts from your favourite programs to be "quick launched".
Here is how to display it on the taskbar if it already isn't.
Right-click on any free space on the taskbar and on the menu that appears select the option Toolbars and the toolbars menu appears click on the quick launch option to activate it.
It should now appear on the taskbar ,to be able to drag shortcuts to the quick launch toolbar make sure the taskbar is not locked.
Here is how to display it on the taskbar if it already isn't.
Right-click on any free space on the taskbar and on the menu that appears select the option Toolbars and the toolbars menu appears click on the quick launch option to activate it.
It should now appear on the taskbar ,to be able to drag shortcuts to the quick launch toolbar make sure the taskbar is not locked.
how to create a bootable DOS startup disk in Windows XP
To create this disk open MY Computer ,right-click the floppy disk drive and choose Format.
in the format options section select the one that says Create an MS-DOS startup disk and click on Start.
The diskette is now bootable
in the format options section select the one that says Create an MS-DOS startup disk and click on Start.
The diskette is now bootable
Internet Explorer 8 system requirements
Internet Explorer 8 is finally here ,here are the system requirements from Microsoft.
Computer/Processor
Computer with a 233MHz processor or higher (Pentium processor recommended)
Operating System
Windows Vista 32-bit
Windows Vista 64-bit
Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 (SP 1) or higher
Windows XP 32-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP 2) or higher
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Windows Server 2003 32-bit with SP 2 or higher
Windows Server 2003 64-bit with SP 2 or higher
Windows Server 2008 32-bit or higher
Windows Server 2008 64-bit or higher
Memory
Windows Vista 32-bit – 512 MB
Windows Vista 64-bit – 512 MB
Windows Vista with SP 1 – 512 MB
Windows XP 32-bit with SP 2 or higher – 64 MB
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition – 128 MB
Windows Server 2003 32-bit with SP 2 or higher – 64 MB
Windows Server 2003 64-bit with SP 2 or higher – 128 MB
Windows Server 2008 32-bit – 512MB
Windows Server 2008 64-bit – 512MB
Display
Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution monitor with 256 colors.
Peripherals
Modem or Internet connection; Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or compatible pointing device
Computer/Processor
Computer with a 233MHz processor or higher (Pentium processor recommended)
Operating System
Windows Vista 32-bit
Windows Vista 64-bit
Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 (SP 1) or higher
Windows XP 32-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP 2) or higher
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Windows Server 2003 32-bit with SP 2 or higher
Windows Server 2003 64-bit with SP 2 or higher
Windows Server 2008 32-bit or higher
Windows Server 2008 64-bit or higher
Memory
Windows Vista 32-bit – 512 MB
Windows Vista 64-bit – 512 MB
Windows Vista with SP 1 – 512 MB
Windows XP 32-bit with SP 2 or higher – 64 MB
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition – 128 MB
Windows Server 2003 32-bit with SP 2 or higher – 64 MB
Windows Server 2003 64-bit with SP 2 or higher – 128 MB
Windows Server 2008 32-bit – 512MB
Windows Server 2008 64-bit – 512MB
Display
Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution monitor with 256 colors.
Peripherals
Modem or Internet connection; Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or compatible pointing device
Thursday, March 5, 2009
how to search for people in your address book Windows XP
To search for people that are in your address book using the Windows XP Search program do the following;
Click Start ,Search then click on Printers, computers, or people then choose the option People in your address book ,make sure Address book is selected in the Look in section.
The last step is to fill in the persons name or details and click on the Find Now button.
Click Start ,Search then click on Printers, computers, or people then choose the option People in your address book ,make sure Address book is selected in the Look in section.
The last step is to fill in the persons name or details and click on the Find Now button.
how to remove or add the default games in Windows XP
Windows XP comes with some default games installed like Hearts and Minesweeper if you want to remove or add these games do the following;
(In order to install games you might be asked to insert your windows XP setup CD.)
Click Start and then Control Panel ,open Add or Remove Programs and then click on Add/Remove Windows Components in the left pane ,when that opens double click on the name Accessories and Utilities .
You can now double click on the Games section and add or remove the games that you want or don't want ,click OK when you have finished making the changes and finally click on Next to finalise the installation or removal.
(In order to install games you might be asked to insert your windows XP setup CD.)
Click Start and then Control Panel ,open Add or Remove Programs and then click on Add/Remove Windows Components in the left pane ,when that opens double click on the name Accessories and Utilities .
You can now double click on the Games section and add or remove the games that you want or don't want ,click OK when you have finished making the changes and finally click on Next to finalise the installation or removal.
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