Summary: When attempting to view Microsoft PowerPoint files inside your WebCT course, the file may not open, you may receive error messages, or your WebCT ID and password may be rejected. Solution: There is a known issue in Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 that can prevent PowerPoint files from opening properly. The Microsoft website states that this problem occurs "when you link to a PowerPoint presentation by using any form of session-based or cookie-based authentication scheme.

Once you double-click on a zip file to access its contents, a folder window that appears listing the contents of the zip file. Even though it appears as though you have extracted the files, in fact they are still zipped and may not be truly accessible until you extract all of the files.

If you don't have the appropriate Microsoft software you can still view the files (Powerpoint, Word, Excel) by downloading the FREE viewer from Microsoft. Go to these websites for the appropriate viewer: Additionally, some other software programs allow you to open certain types of files. The old Microsoft Works bundle can readily open Word and Excel files. Microsoft Wordpad (included with all versions of Windows) can open Microsoft Word documents.

If you're running Windows XP SP2, Windows Firewall is already turned on. For more information, see Understanding Windows Firewall.

Execute the following command to disable the Explorer shell extension that is responsible for thumbnail generation:

Microsoft PowerPoint files are files with an file name extension of .ppt. These files must be viewed using Microsoft PowerPoint or Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer. If you do not have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on your computer, you may download a free copy of Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer and install it on your computer. Click on Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer to download a copy of this program.

The problem comes when trying to browse files or directories from an Windows XP based system with Service Pack 2 (SP2) installed. You may be able to see top level directories fine. When you try to open the next levels of directories down the path, at some point, NO files or folders show up where they are supposed to. Please try uninstalling the hotfix on the Windows XP SP2 client and that will likely solve the problem. http://www.askmarvin.ca/forums/index.

The Nisca update program does support these operating systems but if you are having problems updating try the following. Make sure you have the latest update program for parallel or scsi printers and .dat file from our website in the downloads section. Ex. "Firmware Update Utility - SCSI" and "PR5200 Firmware - Ver. XX" If you are running Windows NT 4, you must be on Service Pack 6A. You can see the service pack number on the blue NT boot screen.

Some icons appear in the system tray when I browse a folder that contains video files in Windows Explorer

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Yes. Windows XP has Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) which allows sharing of a single internet connection.

Click on the link labeled "Set up or change your Internet connection." The "Internet Properties" window should appear, click on the "Connections" tab. Click the button labeled "Setup..." This starts the connection wizard that steps you through the process of creating your connection icon. Click the "Next" button to continue. In the next screen, select "Connect to the Internet", which should be the default choice.

A complete step-by-step CD walks you through the set-up and configuration of your DSL modem and service. The kit includes all necessary cables and phone filters. Our technicians are available by phone to answer any questions you may have. You also have the option to have a technician install your modem for you for an additional fee. Your DSL modem (router) comes with very detailed instructions for setup including color coded cables and diagrams of exactly how to plug it all in.

In your download there are Powerpoint Template Files (.pot). To install them, simply move those folders to: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Templates\.pot files. In case you can't find that directory try to copy files into this one:

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By default, Windows XP will remember the view settings for the 400 most recently used folders. After that, XP will begin overwriting the data of the oldest folder, and its view setting will be lost. The information is stored in the registry by two keys: These keys can be modified to make XP remember more folder settings. There are three different ways available to make this change: bull; Open Windows Explorer and go to Tools--Folder Options--View--Advanced Settings.

Note that doing any of the below will erase all data in your hard disk! You can boot from a Windows 9x boot disk, reformat the XP partition and install a previous version of Windows. If XP is installed using NTFS file system, you'll first have to use FDISK to delete the partition, type FDISK at the prompt. Once you are at the menu, select "Delete Non-dos Partition.

Use the Unlocker utility. This file will unlock all file handles on the file/folder and even offer to delete it for you before the program locks it again!

Microsoft is aiming to combine the features of Windows Me for the consumer, and reliability of Windows 2000 for businesses and power users into one new operating system. This operating system in its' different flavors will have new features for gaming, multimedia applications, audio, etc. in addition to features for networking, development, etc. for businesses and power users.

Windows XP comes in Professional and Home versions. Servers will also come out, but they are still in beta testing.

Windows XP Home is $99 for an upgrade copy and $199 for the full version. Windows XP Pro is $199 for the upgrade version and $299 for a full copy.

If the Oracle Calendar Sync software is unable to specify a Timezone, it will be unable to Sync to Sundial. This problem is caused by the misplacement of a file named "timezone.ini". The following steps explain how to fix the Timezone options in Oracle Calendar Sync. Go into the Start Menu -> Programs -> Oracle Calendar Sync for Palm -> Settings and in the settings to into the Time Zone category. If the Time Zone field is blank, you will be unable to Sync to Sundial.

The .manifest file is not required if you are using .NET FrameWork 1.1. You can now use the application's EnableVisualStyles() method which should called before creating any controls. You also need to ensure that the FlatStyle property of the control...

Burning a CD with Windows XP is a easy as one two three. If all you want to do is copy a few files from your computer to a CD, follow the instructions in the following document - How to burn a CD.

If you are sharing a drive, on the Sharing tab, click If you understand the risk but still want to share the root of the drive, click here. If the Share this folder on the network check box is unavailable, this computer is not on a network. If you would like to set up a home or small office network, click the Network Setup Wizard link and follow the instructions to turn on file sharing. Once file sharing is enabled, begin this procedure again.

From June 2004 some people using Windows XP have experienced intermittent connections drop outs while still experiencing strong signal strength. An article in Wired News suggested that a possible cause was a tool in Windows XP called Wireless Zero Configuration.