Windows has blocked some startup programs.

Problem When you start your computer, you get an icon in the system tray stating “Windows has blocked some startup programs”. Solution You can do the following to stop it coming up each time you start your computer: Right click the icon. Click Run blocked program and providing that you trust the programs, run them… Continue reading Windows has blocked some startup programs.

The Add-in “Kaspersky Mail Checker” cannot be loaded and has been disabled by Outlook

This article applies to Outlook 2007. Problem When you open Outlook you get the following message: “The Add-in “Kaspersky Mail Checker” cannot be loaded and has been disabled by Outlook”. Solution The easiest way to fix this error is to disable the Add-in altogether. If you don’t wish to use it or have uninstalled Kaspersky… Continue reading The Add-in “Kaspersky Mail Checker” cannot be loaded and has been disabled by Outlook

Computer wakes up straight away when putting it to Sleep or Hibernate

Problem When you put your computer to sleep or hibernate, it wakes up straight away. Cause This can often be caused by the mouse waking up the computer, even when it is not moving or clicking. Solution Open the Device Manager. Double click on the mouse under Mice and other pointing devices. Under the Power… Continue reading Computer wakes up straight away when putting it to Sleep or Hibernate

System Restore failed

Problem When doing a system restore you get the following error: “System Restore did not complete successfully. Your computer’s system files and settings were not changed Details: An unspecified error occurred during system restore” Solution Run System Restore in Safe Mode.

Cannot open the Outlook window

Problem You get the following error when trying to run Outlook: “Cannot start Microsoft Outlook. Cannot open the Outlook window.” Solution Close Outlook. Click the Start button (Windows XP users should then click Run). Type in the following and press Enter: outlook.exe /resetnavpane There is also an official Microsoft solution but we recommend not using as we… Continue reading Cannot open the Outlook window