The Windows Installer service could not be accessed

Problem When you attempt to install a program that uses Windows Installer, you receive the message: “The Windows Installer service could not be accessed.” Solution Click the Start button (Windows XP users should then click Run). Type services.msc and press Enter. In the list right click on Windows Installer and click Properties. Change the dropdown… Continue reading The Windows Installer service could not be accessed

How to set the Default Language in Word

Click the tab below with your version of Office for the correct instructions. Office 2010 Click the Start button. Click All Programs. Go to the Microsoft Office 2010 folder. Go to the Microsoft Office 2010 Tools folder. Click on Microsoft Office 2010 Language Preferences. Make sure the language that you need is enabled in the… Continue reading How to set the Default Language in Word

Slow DVD playback / Burning slows down computer

Problem At least one of the following may apply: When playing DVDs the playback is slow and keeps skipping. When burning discs, the whole computer becomes slow. Solution Your IDE controllers need to be set to DMA Mode as opposed to PIO mode: Open Device Manager. Do the following for each item under IDE controllers:… Continue reading Slow DVD playback / Burning slows down computer