Tag Archives: application
Installing/Updating Avira Antivirus Free 2012
The new version of Avira AntiVir Personal is out with some important changes. First is the name itself: Avira Free Antivirus 2012. This name style is more common among anti-malware clients because it better distinguishes between free/paid programs and also gives the major software version right in the name. The second is what the Avira team is calling an ultra-modern user interface. “Less is more” is their philosophy, so designing an interface that makes it [...]
Make Any Program “Always On Top”
Programs like Windows Media Player and Task Manager include an option to always display them on top of an active window. This means you can work inside an active window or program but also see the inactive “Always on top” program. I was recently in need of such a tool when I wanted to display an Excel spreadsheet atop my full-screen virtual operating system. In my search, I came across a free tool called Keep [...]
WAMPserver Error: Could Not Execute Menu Item
While working on my development site the other day, I needed to temporarily disable the alias_module of Apache. When it came time to re-enable it again, I ran into this error: Could not execute menu item (internal error) [Exception] Could not perform service action: The service has not been started Typically when I adjust a module in Apache or extension in PHP, the service automatically restarts. It didn’t in this case, so I figured stopping [...]
Remove Program From File’s Recommended Programs List
Have you ever opened a file with the wrong program and later found that program listed as a “Recommended Program” for other files of that file type? It’s the wrong program and you accidentally selected it once. Why does it keep showing up? The problem is called file type association. You opened a file using a certain program, so now all files of that same type open with that program. In this tech tip example, [...]
Snipping Tool Vs. Print Screen
Taking pictures of your screen, or screenshots as they’re called, is a great supplement to a technical support query, especially if you’re looking for help online. They offer the technician a visual of the problem over a textual description, which could cause confusion, especially if incorrect terminology is used. As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. Print Screen Key Prior to Windows Vista, acquiring a screenshot involved pressing the PrtScn (Print [...]
Quick Q & A: 1
In this new segment, I’ll offer quick answers to questions I’ve received from comments, emails, or search queries. Can I install AVG Free 2011 over 9.0? You do not need to uninstall AVG 9.0 before beginning to install AVG 2011. During the installation, version 9.0 will be removed automatically before version 2011′s files are in place. You may be requested to reboot your computer during 9.0′s uninstall process. Any quality program will overwrite the predecessor. [...]
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