Problem You get the following error: “A newer version than the one you are installing is already installed. Installation will be aborted.” DSS player is already uninstalled or you are unable to uninstall it. Solution Click the Start button (Windows XP users should then click Run). Type regedit and press Enter. On the left, browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE… Continue reading DSS Player won’t let you install because you already have a newer version
Tag: Registry
C:\Windows\system32\config\systemprofile\desktop refers to a location that is unavailable
This article applies to Windows Vista but may work on other versions of Windows as well. Problem You receive the following message when you start up your computer or try to save to the Desktop: “C:\Windows\system32\config\systemprofile\desktop refers to a location that is unavailable.” Solution This solution assumes that Windows is installed on your C: drive.… Continue reading C:\Windows\system32\config\systemprofile\desktop refers to a location that is unavailable
Windows not saving Desktop settings on shutdown
Problem When you restart the computer, at least one of the following settings are not the same as before you shut it down: The screen resolution Size and order of Desktop icons Size and order of Quick Launch icons Solution Download and run this registry patch. (Right click the link, then click Save Target As… Continue reading Windows not saving Desktop settings on shutdown
Outlook not saving passwords
Problem In Microsoft Outlook, despite setting the program to save passwords you are prompted to enter your password each time you access your email. Solution Close Outlook. Click the Start button (Windows XP users should then click Run) Type regedit and press Enter. Click Continue or Allow if prompted. Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Protected Storage System Provider… Continue reading Outlook not saving passwords
How to Reset Word Settings
Most problems with Word can be fixed by resetting it: Close Microsoft Word. Click the Start button (Windows XP users should then click Run). Type regedit and press Enter. Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER -> Software -> Microsoft -> Office -> 14 -> Word. (The number 14 could be different depending on your version of Office) Double click on… Continue reading How to Reset Word Settings