Monday, April 21, 2014

Uninstalling Google Toolbar From Your System

You might have noticed a series of buttons on your browser window that didn’t really come with it. Such programs in the form of toolbars are add-ins, and have varied functions. While some toolbars simply represent specific search engines and redirect to them at the click of a button, others perform different functions. These programs are there to provide a convenient and user-friendly browsing experience to users.

Google toolbar is one such program that represents the Google search engine. This browser add-on would help you to search for content even from a blank page in your browser tab. You wouldn’t need to go to the Google website each time. But sometimes, you may find the Google toolbar to be irritating. This is because the toolbar may try to replace your browser’s default home page to Google.com. Also, you would find many search toolbars out there, so if you are not interested in keeping the Google toolbar, you can uninstall it from your Internet Explorer (IE) web browser and install another one.

If you do not know how to remove Google toolbar, you can try the following instructions provided by the Windows tech support:
  • In the first step, you need to click on the Windows Start button, followed by the Control Panel in your system. Now, double-click on the Add or Remove Programs option, and you would get a list of all the programs in your Windows XP system.
  • If you are using Windows Vista and 7 users, you need to click on the Programs option. Now, you need to click Programs and Features and open the installed programs list.
  • Here, you can scroll through the list of installed programs and select the Google Toolbar for IE option. Now, click on the Remove/Uninstall option, and once you get a pop up message, restart your web browser.
  • According to the Windows tech support, if you do not know how to remove Google toolbar, you can also remove it by clicking on the wrench icon available on the Google toolbar in your IE web browser. Now, go through pop-up menu and click on the Uninstall option.
  • Here, you need to click on the Uninstall the Google Toolbar option and once you get the prompt, you can restart your IE web browser.
By following these steps, you would be able to remember the Google toolbar from your browser. To know more about toolbars, please contact our technical support team.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Advance Returns For Broken Xbox One Consoles

Microsoft’s gaming console Xbox One was highly anticipated before its release. Xbox One launch was great, without much difficulty except a few errors and concerns. Some users faced problems with their Xbox One consoles however.

After waiting for a pretty long time for the new line of consoles to launch, when you get a busted system out of the box, it can be a real disappointment. But, there is a way around this fortunately, Xbox One purchasers who happen to experience any problems, particularly the grinding disc drive issue popping up on a number of YouTube videos, would not have to wait a long time to get back in the action. The software giant, Microsoft, is using their advance return system to allow gamers to receive a console prior to shipping back a broken system for service.

Regarding the disc issue, the console-maker issued the following statement to GameSpot,

“The issue is affecting a very small number of Xbox One customers. We’re working directly with those affected to get a replacement console to them as soon as possible through our advance exchange program. Rest assured, we are taking care of our customers."

Customers have the option to send a replacement console right away without waiting until they have returned their old one. This means a customer only has to wait a matter of days, rather than weeks to get back up and running.

This means that the customers will get a replacement console, and they do not have to wait a long time for that. For anyone experiencing any issues with their console, whether it is hardware related or service related, Microsoft recommends the following steps,
  • The customer can talk to a live customer support person that can call him or her back if he or she does not want to wait
  • Customers can got to Xbox.com and look for support pages and forums
  • Help through the Micro-blogging and social networking service “Twitter”. On Twitter with @XboxSupport
  • Customers can also use “Help and diagnostics” on the console by saying "Xbox Help"
Pretty much like the PlayStation 4, the Xbox One launch has gone smoothly with relatively few customers reporting issues that keep them from enjoying their amazing game systems. But, it is important to keep in mind that since both the popular gaming consoles Xbox One and PlayStation 4 have sold over 1 million units, even a problem with just 1% represents over 10,000 consoles. This is staggering.

For more information or support concerning Xbox or Microsoft products, you can look up for Microsoft chat support news. Microsoft chat support details can be obtained from the official Microsoft website.

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Setting Up Email In Outlook Express

The Outlook Express is an email and news client in which you can setup an email account. This article gives guidelines on how to do so.

How to setup Outlook Express for your Email account
  • Launch the Outlook Express application. The Internet Connection Wizard will run for the first time that you open Outlook Express. However if this Internet Connection Wizard fails to run the first time your outlook express program was opened then do the following.
  • Select the Tools menu and choose Accounts.
  • In the Internet Accounts dialog box click on Add and then select Mail.
  • In Your Name page type in the full name in the Display name box.
  • In your Internet E-mail Address page select your e-mail address in the E-mail address box.
  • When the E-mail Server Names page turns up click on the drop down menu under My incoming mails server is a <type> server, choose IMAP over POP3. IMAP is far better than POP as it support more features like sync and security.
  • Under the Incoming mails server heading enter the POP3 or IMAP4 server name.
  • Enter the SMTP server name under the Outgoing mail server. After you have added the server name click on Next.
  • On the Internet Mail Logon page type in the e-mail address and password. You could have the program remember the password if you want to avoid having to type it out every time you wish to access your account. Just click on the checkbox next to Remember password and select Next.
  • Click on Finish on the congratulations page.
  • Access the Internet Accounts page and choose the account you want to setup and then choose Properties.
  • In the Internet page for your account select the Advanced tab.
  • Select This server requires a secure connection (SSL) under Outgoing mail in Server Port Numbers.
  • In Incoming Mails choose This server requires a secure connection (SSL).
  • If you use POP3 then keeping a copy of the messages you get from the local computers on the servers is a good idea. Under Delivery select Leave a copy of messages on the server.
  • Click on Apply. Click My server requires authentication under Outgoing Mail server in the Servers tab.
  • Choose Apply and select OK.
  • Click Close on the Internet Accounts page.
  • If you use IMAP4 then a message may appear asking to add the downloads folders in your mails server. Choose Yes and sync the server and local computer, then press OK.
If you need more Outlook Express help then contact the Outlook Express help and support team for professional technical advice.