Month: August 2010

Windows keeps restarting and configuring updates

Problem When the computer starts it gets stuck on the message “Configuring Updates 3 of 3 – 0% Complete” and restarts back to the message. Solution Run System Restore from your Windows CD or DVD. This may vary depending on your manufacturer but the option can be done on the original Windows disc by booting… Continue reading Windows keeps restarting and configuring updates

You do not have appropriate access privledges to install Mac Updates

Problem When installing updates from Software Update you get the error: “The update [Name of Update] can’t be saved. You do not have the appropriate access privileges.” Solution Repair Disk Permissions. If this doesn’t work then: Quit Software Update. Go to your system hard drive (usually Macintosh HD). Go to the Library folder. Move the… Continue reading You do not have appropriate access privledges to install Mac Updates

Using External HD’s on Mac & Windows

When using an External HD on a Mac & Windows computer you may run into problems. Here is a guide to demonstrate what formats work best for your drive depending on your situation. Format Operating System Windows (NTFS) Mac OS Extended (HFS+) FAT32* Windows Read & Write Read Only Read & Write Mac OS X Read Only Read & Write Read & Write Access Type… Continue reading Using External HD’s on Mac & Windows

PDFaloud from Read&Write 4 GOLD for Mac crashes Adobe Reader

Problem After clicking the PDFaloud option in Read & Write 4 Gold for Mac, Adobe Reader crashes and provides an error report. The same thing happens if you open Adobe Reader by itself. If, you reinstall Adobe Reader it works fine until you click the PDFaloud option again. Cause If you, at any time, add… Continue reading PDFaloud from Read&Write 4 GOLD for Mac crashes Adobe Reader