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Office 2010 Upgrade

July 12, 2010 by Matt Esser · Leave a Comment 

If you purchased Office 2007 from us and activated it between March 5th, 2010 and September 30, 2010…please go to this website to download your free upgrade. The new version of office has many new features and we are sure you will enjoy it! Thanks for being loyal customers!

Change Remote Desktop Port (XP/Vista/Win7)

August 27, 2009 by Matt Esser · Leave a Comment 

1. Start Registry Editor.
2. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\TerminalServer\WinStations\RDP-Tcp\PortNumber

3. On the Edit menu, click Modify, and then click Decimal.
4. Type the new port number, and then click OK.
5. Quit Registry Editor.

Then, remember to add the new port to Windows Firewall (or any other software firewall) exception list!

Windows XP Logs In Then Logs Off

July 7, 2009 by Matt Esser · Leave a Comment 

I have seen this problem a few times now, and this registry key has fixed it for us:

Change HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Userinit key from a garbled value to C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.exe

Recover deleted items from any folder in Outlook 2002/2003

April 24, 2009 by Matt Esser · Leave a Comment 

This feature requires you to use a Microsoft Exchange Server e-mail account. This feature is designed for advanced users who are comfortable backing up and modifying the Microsoft Windows® Registry.

Outlook provides a way to recover items after you have permanently deleted them, including after emptying the Deleted Items folder. Your Exchange server administrator specifies the retention time for permanently deleted items on the Exchange server. After this time has elapsed, you cannot recover the deleted items.

By default, to use the Recover Deleted Items command on the Tools menu, you must be viewing the Deleted Items folder. By modifying the registry, this command is available regardless of which Outlook folder that you are viewing. You can view and recover deleted items, including those items that were permanently deleted by using SHIFT+DELETE, for the folder that you are viewing.

Note If you deleted an item and emptied the Deleted Items folder, click Deleted Items to use Recovered Deleted Items. Only items that you permanently deleted with SHIFT+DELETE or SHIFT+Button image are available in folders other than Deleted Items.

Caution If you use the registry editor incorrectly, you might cause serious problems that might require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using the registry editor incorrectly. Use the registry editor at your own risk.

1. Exit Outlook.
2. Open the Windows registry editor.
3. Browse to My Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Exchange\Client\Options.
4. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
5. Type the name DumpsterAlwaysOn.

Note Do not type any spaces in the name.
6. Set the DWORD value to 1.
7. Restart Outlook.

The Tools menu now has the Recover Deleted Items command for every Outlook folder.

Microsoft Small Business Specialists

March 30, 2009 by Matt Esser · Leave a Comment 

Microsoft Small Business Specialists offer technology advice, support and service, specific to your small business.

Like most business owners, you’d rather spend more time on your business, and less time on your technology. Microsoft Small Business Specialists can help your business thrive. Every Toid Small Business Specialist has gone through training to help them better respond to the special technology needs of small businesses.

By focusing on your unique IT needs, a Microsoft Small Business Specialist can assist you in making smart technology decisions for your company.

Here are some of the benefits of using a Microsoft Small Business Specialist:

  • Peace of Mind – You can feel confident knowing that Microsoft Small Business Specialists have the technical training and commitment to support your specific technology challenges.
  • Efficiency – Microsoft Small Business Specialists are experts in small business technology. They can help you choose and implement the right solution for your business quickly and easily, saving you time and money.
  • More Choices – You select the specialist you’d like to work with from a network of local experts.
Look for this logo when making your next IT decision.

Look for this logo when making your next IT decision.

Microsoft Small Business Specialist FAQ

What is a Microsoft Small Business Specialist?

Partners with Small Business Specialist recognition have proven ability in providing solutions for small businesses, using Microsoft technology. They understand the dynamics and demands of the small business market, as well as the benefits of specific software solutions such as Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Office 2003, and Microsoft Small Business Server. Small Business Specialists are also experienced in the Microsoft Genuine Windows Advantage program, and the appropriate software licensing programs for the small business market. To become a Small Business Specialist, these partners must take several exams that test their ability to provide Microsoft solutions to the small business market.

What can a Microsoft Small Business Specialist do for my business?

Since the IT needs and resources of a small business are different from that of a large organization, so is the Microsoft Small Business Specialist. A Small Business Specialist often acts as both a consultant and as a de-facto onsite IT professional — designing, configuring, implementing and maintaining IT solutions for a small businesses.

Why do small businesses need a specialist?

The Microsoft Small Business Specialist program was developed in response to input from customers and partners, who expressed a need to build easier connections that enable small business customers to quickly and easily identify those technology partners best suited to support them. A Small Business Specialist is local, so he or she can also support your company easily.

What kind of training does a Microsoft Small Business Specialist have?

A Microsoft Small Business Specialist must pass a technical exam and small business sales and marketing assessment test in order to be awarded the Microsoft Small Business Specialist designation. A Small Business Specialist also has access to specialized Microsoft training and readiness opportunities. In addition, your Small Business Specialist is a Microsoft Partner Program member.

How can a Small Business Specialist help my business?

Hiring a Microsoft Small Business Specialist will help you quickly and easily identify the technical partner that is best suited to support your needs. They can identify solutions that will drive more efficiency in your business processes and extend your company’s capabilities to work with customers, suppliers and vendors.

Windows Server 2008

March 26, 2009 by Matt Esser · Leave a Comment 

We have vast knowledge implementing Windows Server 2008

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