Friday, October 10, 2008

How to import a personal address book from Outlook 2007 to another 2007 account.




Microsoft Outlook 2007 an e-mail system. An user may wish to copy a personal address book from another user and import it into his own.

  1. Open Outlook 2007
  2. Click on the My Contacts tab.









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3. Go to file and click on Import/Export


4. You will get the follow Import ans Eport Wizard

5. Select export to a file



6. Select Export to a file and click next.
7. Click on MS Excel 97-2003
8. Select folder to export (Look for your personal contacs or frequent contacts)
9. Select the name and place to export the file




  • You will get a confirmation message, click Finish to proceed.
Take the excel file to the another machine or user account and repeat step 1 trough 4 this time select Import from another program file, then complete the wizard.

Monday, October 6, 2008

Spyware: Steal information from your PC

The problem with Adware is the concept of reporting your Internet surfing habits back home for data collection purposes. If this bothers you, then removing the spyware from your system might be a consideration.

Spyware is a type of software that monitors the actions of a computer user and falls into a number of categories:

  • Software that may be installed on purpose to help provide security or workplace monitoring
  • Software designed mostly for collecting marketing data
  • Software that is maliciously installed, either as a general violation of a person's privacy or to collect information that may allow further attacks on their computer such as "keylogging".

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    Windows Vista:


     

    The Windows Vista has Windows Defender which is a tool that detec and removes spyware.

    "Windows Defender is software that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software by detecting and removing known spyware from your computer. Windows Defender features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected, minimizes interruptions, and helps you stay productive." (More information)


     

    Here are some programs that might help you to remove those spywares.


     

    Ad-Aware @ Lavasoft - The Original Anti-Spyware Company - Lavasoft



     

    Providers of anti-spyware software. Flagship product Ad-Aware is a multi- component detection and removal utility.


     

    PC Hell: Spyware and Adware Removal Help


    Reviews of Popular Spyware Removal Programs, Reviews of the latest Microsoft AntiSpyware, Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Personal, and Spybot Search & Destroy.


     


     

Password or Username is incorrect

Problem

When user try to login, he gets a error message

== Password or username is incorrect==

Log in as Administrator go to All Programs > Accessories >> Command Prompt

Type the following

C:Net User Username *

Then the system will ask for the new password