Ad-Aware Problems

Ad-Aware Internet Security is designed to protect your computer from malicious software, including viruses, spyware and adware. But there are some common problems that users might experience.

Ad-Aware Does Not Update

• In order to protect your computer from the latest dangerous programs, you must update Ad-Aware definitions. If you are experiencing a problem updating Ad-Aware definitions, make sure you have an active Internet connection. If this does not solve the problem, download the definitions file, open Ad-Aware, click "Update," "Settings," "Import," browse to "core.aawdef," click "Open," and "OK."

SSL Download Failed

• SSL Download Failed is a common error message caused by Ad-Aware not getting access to the Internet. To fix this issue, ensure that your system is connected to the Internet and ensure that the program is not being blocked by your firewall.

Ad-Aware Is Not Registered

• Registration is necessary if you wish to use Ad-Aware customer support services. To register Ad-Aware, click "Register" at the bottom of the main screen, type your "Serial Number" into the empty block and click "Register."

A Tutorial for Access 2007 Reports

Microsoft Access 2007 uses reports to convert data into visual results. The data is retrieved from one or more tables or queries in your database. You can customize how reports are sorted and displayed. Access reports include a header, footer and detail section. The detail section includes the body of your report (content that changes from page to page). As the data in your table or query is updated, the report is updated as well each time you run it.

Create Report

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  Load the database you want to use to create a report in Access 2007. Select "Reports" from "Objects" in the navigation pane.

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  Go to the "Create" tab and select "Report Wizard" from the "Reports" group. The Report Wizard opens.

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  Click the "Tables/Queries" drop-down menu and select the table/query you want to use to generate the report.

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  Go to the "Available Fields" section and select the fields you want to add to the report. Click the ">" button to move a selected field under "Selected Fields." Click the ">>" button to move all the fields at once. To remove a field from the report, click the "<" button. To remove all fields, click the "<<" button.

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  Repeat steps four and five to add fields from additional tables or queries to your report.

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  Click the "Next" button to customize the grouping level for your report. Highlight the first field (by priority order) for the grouping level and click the ">" button. Highlight the next field for the grouping level and click the ">" button. Continue this pattern until the levels are set.

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  Click "Next" to sort the fields in your report. You can sort up to four fields in ascending or descending order. Click the drop-down list to select the fields (by sort preference). To change the sort order from ascending to descending, click the "Ascending" button.

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  Click "Next" to customize the layout, orientation and field width of your report.

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  Click "Next" to customize the theme or style of your report. Highlight the style you want to apply. A sample displays in the preview.

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  Click "Next" to name and finalize your report. Type in a report name under "What title do you want for your report?"

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  Click "Preview the report" to display the report in print preview or "Modify the report's design" to load it in "Design" view and customize its design even more. Click "Finish."

Modify Report

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  Click "Reports" from "Objects" in the Access navigation pane. Right-click on the report and choose "Design View." The report loads on your page.

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  Go to the "Report Header" section. The report's name displays in the header. To add a picture in the header, select the "Design" tab and click the "Logo" button. The "Insert Picture" dialog box opens. Double-click the image you want to insert.

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  Click the "Design" tab to add a page number to the footer. Click the "Insert Page Number" button (beside the "Logo") in the "Controls" group. The "Page Numbers" dialog box appears. Choose the format and alignment for your page number and if you want to add it to the header or footer. To display the page number on the first page, check "Show Number on First Page" and click "OK."

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  Click the label box (text container) for any text you want to format. Select the "Design" tab and pick a font, size or color for the text from the "Font" group.

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  Go to the "Home" tab. Choose "View" and "Print Preview" from the "Views" group. Click the "Print" button to print the report.

List of Microsoft Accounting Programs for Networking

• Microsoft Office offers intuitive and easy-to-use professional accounting software designed to help make accounting tasks more efficient. Microsoft Accounting programs for networking are adaptable to large and small businesses. Setting up a network is as easy as following the on-screen prompts and adding client (user) accounts. Most accounting software packages contain basic financial modules, and upgrades are available.

Microsoft Office Accounting Professional 2008

• Use Microsoft Office Accounting Professional 2008 on a company network for access by multiple users or use on multiple computers. Microsoft suggests that you set up Office Accounting for multiple users on a network by installing the software on a main server computer, then installing the software on each user's computer as well.

  Set up user accounts for each client computer so that users can access accounting documents stored on the server. Each user must also have his account and password stored on the server. Only system administrators should have the ability to change passwords or access limits on the system server. Set up Office Accounting for multiple user access on the system server computer and then add the users.

Microsoft Office Accounting Express 2009

• Businesses that already have a network set up for multiple client computers using Microsoft Windows workgroup can configure Microsoft Accounting Express 2009 so that the accounting software and documents can be accessed by multiple client computers. According to Microsoft, you assign each user different levels of access to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive financial information. Add the user accounts for each client computer using a different password for each user.

  If your company is set up as a Windows domain, client computers are automatically able to access the server data. Create a shared document folder on the server; this is the folder where users access data using their password.

Microsoft Dynamics SL

• Use Microsoft Dynamics SL, a financial management suite of software programs, on a business network or Windows workgroup. According to Microsoft, client computers can be granted access to one or more programs on the company server. Among the software programs available for use in Microsoft Dynamics SL are accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll software, cash manager to manage bank accounts and cash assets, general ledger and financial statement programs.

  Microsoft Dynamics SL provides a business with the power to automate projects across a company network among business divisions and even among locations around the world. Install the software on the company server and install modules on client computers as needed.

How to Make a Backstage Pass in Word

Whether your next event is a theater performance, band gig or other special event, control the crowd by designating VIPs with backstage passes. Give those folks who deserve extra access a way to slip by other guests by making these coveted ticket slips in Microsoft Word. While Word might seem like software built to handle just text, its graphic features make for the ideal backstage pass design tool. With a couple of clicks, you'll have a way to designate just who gets by those velvet ropes.

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  Open Microsoft Word, which automatically opens an 8.5-inch-by-11-inch page on the screen. Click the "Page Layout" tab at the top of the screen. Select the "Orientation" button directly below the tab. Click "Landscape" to turn the page to 11 inches by 8.5 inches.

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  Click the "Insert" button at the top of the page. Click the "Text Box" button on the ribbon/toolbar below the tab. Click the first option, "Simple Text Box," which adds a small box to the screen.

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  Drag the text box to just below the top-left corner of the page. Pull the bottom-right corner of the box to enlarge it to fill the entire left half of the page.

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  Click into the placeholder text in the text box and type "BACKSTAGE PASS," "VIP ONLY" or "SPECIAL ACCESS."

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  Press the "Enter" key twice to leave a blank line of space and type additional pass details, such as the person's name, the event name or band name, date, time and any other details such as "Go to back door #2."

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  Highlight the new pass text and click the "Home" tab at the top of the page. Use the controls in the "Font" section of the toolbar to enlarge the "BACKSTAGE PASS" part of the type, change its color and make it bold. Change the other text as desired.

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  Click the orange "Drawing Tools" tab at the top of the screen. Click the "Shape Fill" menu in the middle of the ribbon/toolbar. Click a small colored square to give the pass a background color.

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  Click the border/frame of the pass one time to highlight it. Press the "Ctrl" and "C" keys on the keyboard to copy the pass. Press the "Ctrl" and "V" keys to paste a copy. Drag the copied pass off onto the right side of the page, making two passes on one page.

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  Click the "File" tab, select "Save As," type a name for the pass file and save it to the computer.

How to Remove PDF Print Restrictions

A Portable Document File (PDF) is an image of a document, letter or paper that can be easily published on the web or sent through email. At times, when you are the creator of the PDF, you may want to control who prints the document. This is to ensure that the PDF does not get into the wrong hands or, if it is long, it does not clog up the printer at work. If you do not find it necessary to have the print restriction on any longer, you can remove it.

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  Open the print-restricted PDF.

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  Select "Advanced" in the main menu bar. Select "Security" and then "Remove Security." Choose "No Security" in the "Security Method" menu.

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  Type the password in the "Enter Password" box. Click the "OK" button and then click the "OK" button again. Close the window.

How to Extract a Sound From Your Phone

If you have a sound on your phone such as an MP3 or WAV file that you want to transfer to your computer, you can use Windows Media Player. The program is free and available on most computers running Windows.

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  Install any CD that came with your phone to make sure your computer will recognize your phone when you plug it in.

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  Connect your phone to your computer with the phone's USB cord. Click "Start" in Windows and select "Windows Media Player" from the menu.

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  Select the "Sync" tab. Click on the folders underneath where your phone is listed on the left side of the Sync tab. Click and drag the sound file you want from the folders over to the "Sync List" on the right side of the tab.

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  Click the "copy from device" button to extract the sound from your phone to your computer's hard drive.

The Options for Xvid

• XviD is a codec file that can be downloaded and installed on a computer system to allow for the conversion of different types of video files. Codec, short for coder-decoder, can be used to unpack and repack types of audio and video formats that use a specific type of compression.

Configuration Panel

• The XviD codec includes a main configuration panel called "XviD Configuration" that can be used to look at and make changes to the various codec options available. The configuration panel is split into three different subsections and includes options for "Main Settings," "Zones" and "More." There is also an option to load the default XviD configuration settings by using a button on the main panel called "Load Defaults." Loading default settings are an important feature in case a change is made within the XviD options that causes a conflict within the computer system. There is also a button labeled "Decoder Options" that will take the user to a menu for changing decoder settings.

Built-In Profiles

• The XviD configuration panel includes a number of setting profiles that can be selected by pulling down the "Profile @ Level" menu. Profile settings are used to select different video standards for use in certain situations. There is a "Simple" setting, used for low-quality, low-bit rate video projects, a "Advanced RealTime Simple" or "ARTS" setting, used for low-quality video projects played in real time, and an "Advanced Simple" setting, which is generally regarded as the basic XviD profile option.

Customized Settings

• Users can also choose to create their own profile and settings that can be saved and used when performing certain video-related tasks. Users have the ability to change options such as Quantization Type, Adaptive Quantization, Interlaced Encoding, Quarter Pixel, Global Motion Compensation, Reduced Resolution, B-VOP's, B-VOP fine tune settings, Packed Bitstream and Closed GOV settings. The aspect ratio, frame size, processing rate and buffer settings can also be changed to suit the needs of the user or project.

How to Use Curves in Maya to Design a Car

3D models were one of the most interesting and powerful inventions of the late 20th century. More and more, you see them being used in movies, television and video games. Many models are created for a single use, such as a movie. Others are created and sold online at sites like Renderosity and Dosch 3D. There are several methods to design cars in most 3D modeling programs, but if you are using Maya, you will find that an effective approach to creating the body of the car is to use the "Maya" curves function.

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  Click on the Maya shortcut on your desktop to start the application.

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  Go to the menu and choose "Create." From the options, choose the "Curve" tool.

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  Go to the "Front" view of the scene and draw an outline of the shape of the car as it would appear near the middle. Use the other views as references as you work.

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  Create multiple profiles of the car in this way, with each representing the shape of the car at a particular point along its length. Use the same number of points in each profile. Use the "Move" tool to place the profile curves where they should be along the length of the car.

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  Hold down the "CTRL" key and click on the profile curve at one end of the line. Then select all of the profile curves one by one from that point.

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  Go to the menu and choose "Surfaces." Select "Loft" and choose "Polygon." Your model shape will now be created. Save your work.

Mobile Automation Tools

• Mobile automation tools allow you to automate common tasks. B2M Productions/Polka Dot/Getty Images

  A mobile device is any type of pocket-sized device that allows you to have similar functionalities as a desktop computer. These include personal digital assistants (PDAs) and smartphones, which also provide calling features. Automation allows you to streamline commonly used processes, and you can use automation in different processes or environments, including mapping or testing.

TestQuest Pro

• This program allows you to automate tests, including performance, functionality and load tests. Load or stress tests involve making a large number of requests on a system to determine how much the system can handle before it crashes. You can run tests on both virtual and embedded systems. An embedded system performs a single or a handful of tasks. You can also run tests on applications and target devices and create evaluations to determine what the end-users' experience will be if they use your system. This TestQuest Pro program is for industry experts, especially those using a type of enterprise platform. As of 2010, this program costs between $7,500 and $25,000, depending on the version of the program.

SFA

• The Alltel Wireless Sales Force Automation Solutions for mobile devices allow you to automate the sales management process and allows a sales force to have constant contact with the home office. This suite of tools helps your team keep track of appointments, as well as keep logs of emails and phone calls. You can also automate commonly used procedures, including audits, work orders and surveys, and customers can obtain real-time order status updates. You can also transmit sales force information, including pricing and inventory with these tools. Pricing depends on users. Contact Alltel Wireless for a product quote.

FAAR 3

• FAAR 3 software allows you to automate the mapping process. It uses a graphical user interface (GUI), which allows you to run processes using check boxes and radio buttons as opposed to writing code or programs. This program features a tracing option, which shows you the connections between objects, and you can customize the GUI screen so you don't see certain items such as symbols or text. A free demo version of this program is available for use for a limited time. You must, however, purchase the full version when the demo period ends and you must contact the company for a price quote. This tool is compatible with Windows 2000, NT 4.0, Millennium (Me) and XP.

Tutorial for Corel Paintshop

Paintshop Photo Pro is a professional level graphics and photo-editing program offered by the Corel corporation. It has many tools and functions, and its complexity can be a bit intimidating to the new user. One of the best ways to learn about some of the basic functions is to carry out a simple project, such as preparing a photo for use on a website. This project is fairly simple. It is valuable if you want to make website. One of the most important things you can do when creating a site is to make sure your images are optimized for the web, making the pages load faster. It will also familiarize you with some of the menus and tools of Paintshop Photo Pro.

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  Load the image that you want to edit onto your computer, either by transferring it from a digital source or by using a scanner.

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  Click of the Paintshop Photo Pro shortcut on your desktop to start the program. In the dialog that appears, Click on the "Full Editor" tab on the upper right.

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  Select "File" from the menu and choose "Open." In the dialog that appears, locate the file the you loaded in step 1 and open it.

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  Select the "Crop" tool from the toolbar of the left. Use the mouse to adjust the sides of the crop box to select the area that you want to use for the website and click "Enter." This will crop the image.

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  Select "Image" from the menu and choose "Resize." In the dialog that appears, change the resolution to 72 pixels per inch. Change the "Pixel Dimensions" from "Percent" to "Pixels." Enter the width and height you want for the image on the web. Click "OK."

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  Select "File" and choose "Export." From the options, choose either "GIF," "JPEG," or "PNG." GIF is best for images that don't need photographic quality. Use JPEG for photos. Use "PNG" when you have a transparent section that you want to preserve.

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  Go with the default settings that appear, adjust the "Compression" value until you like the preview and click "OK." In the dialog that appears, name your file and save it.

How to Change Your Speaking Voice

There are various voice changing applications available on the Internet that can modify your speaking voice. You can sound like a woman, man or a child. You can use this software to prank your friends or add fun to online messaging. Three such applications are MorphVOX, AV Voice Changer or Voice Cloak Plus.

Using AV Voice Changer

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  Download and install the trial version of the application from its website. Once the trial expires, you can purchase it for $69.97 as of 2010.

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  Launch the application after it installs.

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  Click the "Nickvoices" button.

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  Select "For Male Input Voice" (if you're male) or "For Female Input Voice (if you're female).

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  Select the output voice, for instance "Woman", "Girl" or "Baby."

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  Speak into the microphone and check how it sounds. If you find your voice distorted, click the "Advanced Tune" button.

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  Click the "Recorder" button when you are ready. This will open the VCS Recorder window, which will start recording.

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  Go to the "Nickvoices" menu and click "Save" to save the file.

Using MorphVOX

• 1

  Download and install MorphVOX.

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  Run the application after it installs by double-clicking its shortcut icon on the desktop. You can also start it by going to "Start" > "All Programs."

• 3

  Wait for the Voice Doctor wizard to appear as soon as the application starts. This wizard will walk you through the training exercise for learning your voice.

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  Click the "Record" button and start speaking. From the left menu on the application, select a voice type from the template to change your voice. Use the "Play," "Pause," "Stop" and other buttons on the application as needed.

Using Voice Cloak Plus

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  Download and install the application's trial version or buy the full version for $22.46 as of 2010.

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  Launch the application after it installs.

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  Click the "Voice Effects" and "Acousticons" button and select a type of voice.

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  Click the "Record" button and start talking.

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  Click "Stop," then go to "File" > "Save" and save the file.

How to Delete Microsoft Money Premium Files

Money Premium is a Microsoft software program that is no longer manufactured but it is still used by many people. With more personal finance programs becoming available, you may decide to use a more current personal finance program for budgeting and managing money. To get rid of all the Microsoft Money files, the best program to use is an uninstaller program.

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  Download uninstaller programs like the free Easy Uninstaller, Revo Uninstaller or IObit Uninstaller.

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  Install and set up the uninstaller by following the on-screen prompts.

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  Open the program and use prompts to start the scan of the hard drive.

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  Search through the list of installed programs and find "Microsoft Money Premium." Click on it.

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  Click "Uninstall." The program will uninstall all Microsoft Money Premium files

• 6

  Close the program then restart your computer.

How to Correct Checksum Errors in Zip Files

The Cheksum on your computer is used to scan files before they load on your operating system. Cheksum is used to make sure your files are able to launch without damaging your system. When the Checksum on your system isn't working properly, you will not be able to open software packages or install new hardware. The best way to fix your Cheksum files is to run the Windows File Checker.

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  Click the "Start" button and then click "All Programs."

• 2

  Click the "Accessories" button, and then right-click on "Command Prompt."

• 3

  Click on "Run as Administrator," and then enter your administrator password into the box.

• 4

  Type "sfc /scannow" into the command prompt and press the "Enter" key.

• 5

  Wait for the system to replace your Cheksum files with the correct versions.

How to Reinstall Ad-Aware

Ad-Aware is a security package for your computer that can, depending on your edition, offer antivirus and anti-spyware protection, a firewall, backup software, and real-time protection. If you have uninstalled the software or the program has become corrupt then you may wish to reinstall it to your computer. If you have a paid version of Ad-Aware then make sure you find your product registration key before reinstallation.

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  Click "Start," click "Control Panel." Click "Programs," click "Programs and Features."

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  See if "Ad-Aware" is on the list. If it is, click it, then click "Uninstall." This will remove the existing traces so you can fully reinstall it. Close the Programs and Features window when Ad-Aware no longer remains in the list.

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  Locate your Ad-Aware installer setup file on your computer. If you no longer have the setup file, then download a new one from the Ad-Aware website (see Resources).

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  Double-click the setup file and complete the onscreen instructions. Insert the product key if you are using a paid version of the software.

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  Click "Finish" at the end of setup to complete reinstallation.

Nero 8 Features

• Nero 8 is software that aids in the management of multi-media files. Andrew Bret Wallis/Photodisc/Getty Images

  Nero 8 is a multimedia software program used for maintaining audio, video and photo files. It has several features that aid in streamlining all aspects of managing multi-media data, such as uploading and editing photos and videos. Also, it employs technology that allows data to be converted to and viewed on other entertainment sources such as an iPod.

Entertainment

• Nero 8 has several features that makes it usable for entertainment purposes when combined with other outlets. Data can be streamed from saved video files directly to gaming stations such as Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Also, the software helps you record television programs to your PC.

Burning and Ripping

• Nero 8 functions as a CD and DVD burner. Data on CDs and DVDs that is not protected by a copyright can be ripped and copied to Blu-ray Discs, HD DVDs, and other CDs and DVDs. With Nero 8's SecurDisc technology, passwords and digital signatures for discs are created to give validity to burned data.

Sharing and Converting

• Nero 8 makes it easy to format and share digital media such as photos and video clips. The software's technology allows for easy DVD content transfer to an iPod or PSP. Nero 8 also allows you to upload photos and videos to websites through a simple one-click process.

Storing Back Up Files

• Keeping a back up file of all information stored on your PC is important since PC problems and other factors can contribute to the loss of important information. Nero 8 has integrated secure disc technology, which aids in creating safely stored backup data files. A program wizard is included to help you save, verify and restore your saved files. Back up data files are created and stored through an automated process.

Editing and Creating

• If you regularly upload and edit audio, photo and video files, Nero 8 can help streamline these processes. The software's creating and editing technology allows you to construct video slides from photos, edit videos in high definition and to manipulate photo images and audio content.

Acrobat Reader Won't Install

The Adobe Acrobat Reader is a program used to open, view and print PDF files. When trying to install the program, you may encounter problems that you need to troubleshoot to install Acrobat Reader successfully. Problems may include software conflicts and issues on system requirements among many others.

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  Inspect the Adobe Acrobat Reader installation CD/DVD for apparent damages. If there are scratches or cracks, it may already be damaged. Do not attempt to insert a damaged or cracked optical media into your optical drive to prevent inflicting damage to the computer hardware.

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  Check if your computer meets the minimum requirements for the program installation. Note that the Windows 7 operating system requires Adobe Reader version 9.2 or later. The computer system should have Internet Explorer version 6 or later, 355MB of available hard disk space, 128 MB of RAM and at least 800 x 600 minimum screen resolution.

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  Custom-install the program. Run the Acrobat Reader installer and follow the on-screen instructions until you reach the part where there is an option for "Custom Installation." Select this option, click "Next," deselect the other options to install except for the core features of the Adobe Acrobat Reader and click "Next" once again. Wait for installation to finish.

• 4

  Uninstall previous versions of the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the computer if the current program installed is already corrupted and also to prevent software conflict. Click "Start," "Control Panel," "Programs and Features" and then select the program you want to uninstall. Click the "Uninstall" button to uninstall the program. Try installing the program again and see if that solves the problem.

How to Uninstall GhostSurf

GhostSurf is a computer security program that claims to help protect your identity by hiding the address of your computer as you browse the Web. According to the creators of GhostSurf, this can help ensure that your activities online are anonymous, which may protect your personal data and prevent advertisers to use your Web browsing habits. As long as GhostSurf is installed, it is active. If you decide that you would rather not use it, uninstall it from the computer to prevent it from making your Web browsing anonymous.

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  Right-click the green GhostSurf icon in the system tray, and then click "Exit."

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  Click the "Start" button. Browse to the "All Programs" area, and open the "GhostSurf" or "GhostSurf Platinum" folder.

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  Click the "Uninstall" icon. A message appears explaining that the process of uninstalling GhostSurf will remove any spyware files that GhostSurf has placed into the quarantine folder.

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  Click "Yes," and then click "Yes" again to confirm that you want to remove GhostSurf from the computer completely. Windows uninstalls GhostSurf, and then prompts you to restart the computer.

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  Click "Yes" to restart the computer.

How to Reinstall Norton 360

If Norton 360 was previously installed on your computer or has become corrupt, you may need to reinstall the software. The Norton installation software removes early traces of the software when it installs a new version, so Symantec (Norton's developers) suggest downloading the latest version of their software to begin the installation. You may need to re-enter your serial number during installation.

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  Navigate to the Norton 360 download page.

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  Download the most recent version of Norton 360.

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  Double-click the set-up file.

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  Complete the onscreen instructions to reinstall Norton 360. Enter your serial number if prompted.

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  Click "Finish" at the end of set up.

How to Capture Real Audio

Real Audio (RA) files are streaming music files played in the Real Player program by default, though these files can be played in other programs. Streaming audio files can normally be played only if you're connected to the Internet. To play RA music files offline, you'll need to capture them using appropriate online tools.

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  Navigate to ConvertFiles (see Resources). Input the website where the RA file is playing from into the textbox beside "or download it from" on the site. Use the website conversion function to download the file to your computer in the format of your choice.

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  Open Zamzar in your Web browser (see Resources). Enter your Real Audio Web address into the first textbox on the site under the "download" tab and enter your email address in the second. This website allows you to email the sound to yourself as a downloadable file.

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  Download and install MP3 My MP3 Recorder (see Resources). Select your computer's speakers inside the program. Play your RA file on your computer and click the "record" button to use this program to record the RA music as it plays through your computer's speakers. This will give you an MP3 version of the music.

How to Convert Time-Lapse Images to AVI

Digital video files consist of a series of images that are played at a fast pace--called a frame-rate--to give the user the impression of motion on the screen. A time-lapse video is a series of images taken over a long period of time, typically from the same point of view, and played at a standard frame-rate. You can take create your own AVI video files from a series of time-lapse photos using software that can be downloaded from the Internet.

PhotoLapse

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  Download "PhotoLapse." (see Resources)

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  Double-click the "PhotoLapse.exe" file to launch the PhotoLapse application.

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  Click to select a folder in the upper right pane of the program window that contains the images you wish to use to create the AVI video file. The images will load into the PhotoLapse program in alphanumeric order, so it may be necessary to rename the images before proceeding to the next step.

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  Click the "Load files from current folder" button to load time-lapse images into the bottom pane.

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  Click to place or clear a check from the box next to each image file to include or exclude the images from being processed into the AVI file.

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  Type a frame-rate number in the "FPS" text field.

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  Click the "Create Movie" button, then type in a file name and click "Save." Click the "OK" button to convert the time-lapse images into an AVI file.

ImageToAVI

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  Download the "ImageToAVI" software file. (see Resources) Extract the file contents and double-click "imagetoavi1.0.0.5.exe" to start the installation. Install the program with the default settings. Launch the "ImageToAVI" application.

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  Click the "Add Image Files" button. Browse to the directory that contains your time-lapse images in the left pane. Select one or more pictures, then click the "OK" button. Repeat this step to add more pictures to the processing list.

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  Select the border height and width from the drop-down menus. Select a pixel format from the drop-down menu. Click to place a check in the "Include Audio" box, then click the "Open Audio" button and choose a WAV audio file if you want to add a soundtrack to the AVI video file.

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  Type a frame-rate into the "Frame Per Second" field. Type in a width and height for the AVI movie file. Click the "Output File" button and type a name, then click "Save."

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  Click the "Compile Images" button, then click "OK" to create an AVI movie file from the time-lapse images.