Problem Every time Word is opened, a large Spellex mesage appears in the bottom right hand corner of the screen and then asks for spellex to be updated. This then takes the you to the spellex website where you must pay to obtain the update. Solution To remove this feature, follow these instructions: Windows XP… Continue reading Spellex asking for a paid update
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Boot Camp Assistant cannot be used. You must update your system software before using this setup assistant.
Problem When you run Boot Camp Assistant you get the following error: “Boot Camp Assistant cannot be used. You must update your system software before using this setup assistant.” Solution Try the following: Enable Journalling for your drive. Run Software Update.
Dragon leaving spaces after characters when in spell mode
Problem In Dragon Naturally Speaking 10, when in spell mode and spelling out some text Dragon may add a space after each character that you speak. Solution Download and install the Service Pack 1 update.
Automatic Updates won’t install on XP
There are numerous solutions and complications to these problems which can be long winded and only work for some. Ideally, you should install Windows XP Service Pack 3 which includes more updates for Windows Update and the Installer service. Download Windows XP SP3 Here.
Mouse driver won’t install
Problem When plugging in a mouse, you may get the following error: “An error occurred during the installation of the device The driver installation file for this device is missing a necessary entry. This may be because the INF was written for Windows 95 or later. Contact your hardware vendor.” Solution Open Device Manager. Double… Continue reading Mouse driver won’t install