Problem You installed Business Contact Manager for Outlook 2010 after Microsoft Office 2010 was installed and now you are unable to open Office applications. The shortcuts may appear dead and launching any of the applications may show errors stating it needs repair. Additionally, you may be unable to repair or uninstall Office 2010 due to more errors appearing.… Continue reading Office 2010 applications won’t open after installing Business Contact Manager
Month: December 2011
Unable to re-download Lion from App Store
Problem On your Mac, you have downloaded the Mac OS X Lion upgrade but need to download it again as the file may have become corrupt or was interrupted by your internet disconnecting. Also, you may have already installed Lion but would like to download it again as a backup. Solution Quit the App Store. Go to… Continue reading Unable to re-download Lion from App Store
No Reminders from Software Update
Problem The Software Update application on your Mac no longer appears automatically like it may have done before. Solution Click the Apple icon in the top left of the screen. Click System Preferences. On the fourth row, click Software Update. Make sure the “Scheduled Check” tab is selected. Make sure the last two checkboxes “Check… Continue reading No Reminders from Software Update
Using Function Keys for the Prediction Tool in Read & Write GOLD for Mac
Problem When using the Prediction Tool in Read & Write GOLD for Mac, you are prompted to press the function keys (F1, F2, etc) to insert the word. However, pressing these will activate the standard Mac functions such as changing the screen brightness or volume. Solution There are several ways to work around this: Use… Continue reading Using Function Keys for the Prediction Tool in Read & Write GOLD for Mac
Laptop Battery Icon shows “Plugged In, Not Charging”
Problem You laptop shows that the charger is plugged in but also states that it is not charging. Cause The ACPI-Compliant Control method batter driver settings may have become corrupt. Solution Open Device Manager. Expand the “Batteries” section. Right click on “Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery” and click “Uninstall”. Do NOT check the delete driver/software… Continue reading Laptop Battery Icon shows “Plugged In, Not Charging”