Troubleshooting Windows Installer

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Windows Installer allows software developers to configure installation packages for easy setup. But your computer gives you an error message that Windows cannot open an installation package, or there’s another problem with Windows Installer, you can attempt to repair it using one of several methods.

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How to Convert HTML and Flash Files to PowerPoint

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If you’d like to convert your html (Web) files and Flash videos to PowerPoint, the process takes just a few extra steps involving importing the files as slides.

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How to Erase a Hard Drive Safely and Completely

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If you’re giving your computer away to charity, or otherwise disposing of it, you’ll likely want to first erase the hard drive to avoid having your private information seen by strangers. Simply deleting files and/or formatting the hard drive will not do the job completely.

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Open Office 2007 Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Files With Office 2003 Versions

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With many PC users having switched to Windows Vista, while others stick with Microsoft’s previous operating system, Windows XP, some Microsoft Office files are getting lost in translation. It is possible to open Office 2007 Word, Excel and PowerPoint files (including Word files with the .docx extension) with Office 2003, but the formatting may change.

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Convert PDF to Word and Convert Word to PDF

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Converting PDF files to Microsoft Word can be tricky, especially if you want to do it without spending a lot of money on software. However, there are free trials available from reputable software companies such as Smart PDF Converter. Converting Word to PDF is much simpler.

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Where Did “Spyware Threat Has Been Detected on Your PC” Come From?

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If you get the disturbing warning that a spyware threat has been detected on your PC, it is in fact an advertisement intended to get you to purchase anti-spyware software —which is almost certainly unnecessary since so many good programs are available free to non-commercial home users.

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Synchronizing your PC and Cell Phone with Microsoft ActiveSync

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For convenience and security, sync your PC and cell phone using Microsoft ActiveSync. By synchronizing the two devices, all of your contacts and other key information is close at hand.

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Adding a Calendar to Your OS X Menu Bar

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If you’d like easy access from your Macintosh computer to your calendar, you could opt for an application that adds your calendar to your menu bar.

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What Is a Virtual PC and Who Needs It?

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A virtual PC can run multiple operating systems on one x86 hardware platform simultaneously.

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How to Install Java

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To view interactive applications on the Internet that use Java coding, you’ll need to have Java on your computer or install it. Java is free to download.

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