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Unable to read .chm files on XP / 2003 / Vista

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Sometimes you may not be able to read the downloaded .chm (compiled Html Help) files as shown below.

Possible Cause:

Security update 896358 and Windows Server 2003 SP1 include changes to the InfoTech protocol that block the ability to view remote content. These changes were introduced to reduce security vulnerabilities in HTML Help. After you install 896358 or Windows Server 2003 SP1, files in the Temporary Internet Files folder are treated as content from the Internet zone. Therefore, files may be blocked when you click Open in the File Download dialog box. Additionally, after you install 896358 or Windows Server 2003 SP1, Attachment Manager may treat a downloaded .chm file as an untrusted file. Therefore, you may not be able to open the file. These effects are expected and intended effects of installing the security update and of installing Windows Server 2003 SP1. Visit Microsoft Support for full explanation.

Resolution:

After saving the file using download, use one of the following methods:

Method1

  1. Right-click the CHM file, and go to properties.
  2. You can see “Unblock” as shown below
  3. Click “Unblock” and click “OK” to close the properties window.
  4. Now open the file, it works and you can read it.

Method2

  1. Double click or Open the CHM file.
  2. Open File-Security dialog appears as shown below
  3. Remove Tick mark or Uncheck “Always ask before opening this file”
  4. Click Open and you can read chm file.

29.07.2009 Technology, Windows No Comments

Google Docs - Google’s Online Office Suite

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Create and share your work online

  • Google Docs is a free service, everyone can use.
  • Upload from and save to your desktop
  • Edit anytime, from anywhere
  • Pick who can access your documents
  • Share changes in real time
  • Files are stored securely online

Features:

  • DOCX Import
    Support for import Microsoft Word 2007 files into Google Docs.
  • XLSX Import
    Support for importing cell data, formatting, formulas, font style, background color, named ranges, frozen panes and horizontal merges from Microsoft Excel 2007 files.
  • Drawings and diagrams
    Create your own drawings and diagrams in Google Docs and use them in your text documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
  • Sheet Protection
    Spreadsheet owners can use the sheet protection feature to lock sheets so they can only be edited by collaborators the owner chooses.
  • For detailed listing of Features of Google docts visit Google Docs Features

29.07.2009 Technology, Updates 2 Comments

Download Free Fonts

Friday, July 10th, 2009

When we prepare a document, in general we dont mind whether we are typing with correct spelling and grammar but when we prepare the document with artistic idea as a designer view, then we have to see what fonts we are using in the document besides checking spelling and grammar. In such cases everybody will be in need of more Fonts. All people can’t afford to buy from well known vendors in which case we have to go for Free Fonts. Especially DTP (Desktop Publishing) designers and Graphic designers need more fonts. Here are few websites from which we can download free fonts.

1. BetterFonts: We can get thousands of fonts which we can quickly preview and download for free as of our choice.

 

2. Dafont: This site offers widest range of font styles for free which are arranged in categoies. Upon chosing a category and select the required font style from it, preview and download it for free.

 

3. Fonts500: We need not worryat looking figure 500 thinking only 500 fonts may be available. This site features the top 500 fonts that have been downloaded by users from some of the web’s biggest free font archives. You can download the fonts here for free.

 

4. SearchFreeFonts: This site also presents the fonts availble arranged in category wise. There are over 13,000 free fonts available at this website. You can download by selecting and previewing.

 

5. UrbanFonts: Both bitmap and scalar fonts are available at this website. There are over 8,000 freeware fonts available. You can choose, preview and download the font file.

 

6. 1001FreeFonts: This website also features large database of various fonts. You can preview and download free for Windows and Mac OS.

10.07.2009 Downloads, Technology No Comments

VLC Media Player 1.0.0 Golden Eye - Free Download

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

VLC Media Player is an open source widely used media player. VLC media player can play media files (audio & video) in situations where other medial player applications fails in struck with video. VideoLan has released lattest version of VLC Media Palyer 1.0.0 for all operating system platforms (Windows, MacOS, Linux, BeOS, etc.).

 

 

Features:

  • Free, Open Source and cross-platform
  • Support for new HD codecs (AES3, Dolby Digital Plus, TrueHD, Blu-Ray Linear PCM, Real Video 3.0 and 4.0, etc.)
  • Support for new Formats (Raw Dirac, M2TS, etc.)
  • Major upgrades implemented in many formats
  • New Dirac encoder and MP3 fixed-point encoder
  • Live Recording
  • Video scaling in fullscreen
  • New skins
  • Zipped file playback
  • Instant pausing and Frame-by-Frame support and much more…

 

You can download from VideoLAN.

09.07.2009 Downloads, Technology No Comments

Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 Free Trial Download

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

With the increased threats and frauds happening in internet online transactions, there arises a need for real protector for our money transactions and data transfer over internet in the form of internet security software for our pc. Kaspersky internet security packs are already existing in the market to serve as a internet security protector. And recently Kaspersky lab has released Internet Security 2010 application. Its an upgrade from the earlier versions including the firewall, heurisitc analyzer, parental control module and the anti-spam module. The new Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 comprises of special features that protects your confidential data from virus, spyware and malware.

The application prevents online threats with real-time scanning of JavaScript & VB Script Modules during online surfing while offering special Game Mode to suspend alerts. And it allows Safe Run environment to run new applications. Features are as follows..

  • Protects against bank account fraud
  • Safeguards against online shopping threats
  • Allows questionable applications and websites to be run in “Safe Run Mode” (New Feature)
  • Cybercriminals cannot hi-jack your PC
  • Family protection from on-line predators
  • Your files won’t be ruined by hackers (Improved Feature)
  • Keeps your PC running smoothly
  • Safer Wi-Fi connections
  • Two way personal firewall
  • and Much more….

You can download a free 30-day trial version of Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 Free 30-day Trial software or you can buy a Full featured application for $59.95 from Kaspersky Store.

08.07.2009 Downloads, Technology No Comments

Free Ebooks Download for Microsoft Reader

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Microsoft Reader is a Microsoft program for reading e-books. Microsoft Reader can be download for free. It works on normal Windows machines and other Windows Pokcet PC machines where its built into the ROM. It displays books in the “.LIT” file format which is based on Microsoft Compressed HTML help format. Its really an exciting experience to read e-books in Microsoft Reader.

 

 

 

You can get the e-books for free from the collection of 1500 free ebooks from Microsoft. 1500 free ebooks can be downloaded for free to read on Microsoft Reader. Encarta Pocket Dictionary, The Time Machine, New York - A rough Guide and much more are available readily.

08.07.2009 Downloads, Technology No Comments

Download RealWorld Paint.com - A free image editor

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Everyone who is literate of computer knowledge will be enthusiastic to work with Photo & image editing softwares like Photoshop, Photoimpact, PhotoPlus etc. But these softwares are commercially devloped and are available at high cost which we can’t afford normally for personal use. Recently a freeware application “RealWorld Paint” a graphics software has been released which has the simplicity of Microsoft Paint and the power of PhotoShop.

Features:

  • Clean User Interface
  • can display images using all zoom factors and always shows 100% accurate preview
  • allows you to edit pictures with layers and assign effects to every layer like Bevel effect
  • A bunch of special effects and filters, image blending, support for gradients and shadows and more
  • has support for scanners and lets import images from the clipboard or take a snapshot of desktop to start working on it
  • available in English language

System Requirements:

  • Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
  • Pentium or compatible cpu
  • 256 Mb RAM
  • 20 Mb Free hard disk space

Download is available for free at RealWorldPaint.Com.

08.07.2009 Downloads, Technology No Comments

Dreamway Game for Nokia 5800 - Download Trial version

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Dreamway is a 2D top-down racer game, featuring various bizarre tracks implemented as cartoon-style artwork. The look and feel of the game makes it very attractive with cartoon graphics. Dreamway is very much popular arcade available for Symbian S60 5th edition based devices such as Nokia 5800 XpressMusic and Nokia N97.

 

You can see a demo in the video below.

 

Features:

  • 3 levels: Easy, Medium & Hard
  • Support for languages including English, French, Spanish, Dutch, German, Italian, Swedish, Finnish and Russian
  • Customizable button controls and easy stylus input
  • 7 tracks to race on
  • Record logbook, high scores and encyclopedia of bonuses.

 

You can download the demo version of this game Download Dreamway Demo.

07.07.2009 Mobiles, Technology No Comments

Windows 7 RC - Free Download

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Now Windows 7 RC became available for Public to download and use it. Earlier it was available to beta testers and MSDN and TechNet subscribers only. Any one can download Windows 7 RC and can use it for 1 year which is free.

 

 

System Requirements:

  • 1 GHz 32-bit (x86 processor) or 64-bit (x64) processor
  • 1 Gb RAM or 2 Gb if you need more performance
  • 16 Gb of available free disk space
  • Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 Mb memory (to enable the aero theme)

 

Languages: Windows 7 RC is available in 5 languages which are English, German, Japanese, French and Spanish.

 

Turn on Automatic updates: You can get all bug fixes and security updates for the Windows 7 RC via Windows Update

 

Technical Support: There is no technical support from Microsoft on issues and troubles arise installing or running Windows 7 RC. You must be dependant on other RC testers for support.

 

1 year Free: Windows 7 RC is free until 1st June 2010 only. It’ll be expired by that time and windows will start teasing you by shutting down your pc for every 2 hours from 1st March 2010. So a regular version of windows must be installed before 1st March 2010.

 

Back Up data: Windows 7 RC will be having some bugs and which can be fixed gradually. So its recommended to use RC as secondary operating system only as RC may have crashes in which case you must have regular backups of your data. You can learn How to Backup your pc.

 

Download is available at Microsoft Windows 7 Download. You will be given a product key to activate the windows 7 RC within 30 days along with download. Please go through Release Notes, Things to Know and FAQ before downloading Windows 7 RC.

07.07.2009 Downloads, Technology, Windows No Comments

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