Firefox may fail to open after:
* installing or updating the McAfee SiteAdvisor Firefox extension, or
* updating McAfee software that includes the SiteAdvisor component
According to MacAfee, the problem is caused by a conflict between SiteAdvisor and automatic proxy configuration scripts in Firefox. To fix this problem, you must start Firefox in Safe mode and uninstall the SiteAdvisor extension. This post describe how to troubleshoot this browser problems. Follow below given
1. Close down Firefox completely: At the top of the Firefox window, click the File menu, and select the Exit menu item.Close down Firefox completely: On the menu bar, click the Firefox menu, and select the Quit Firefox menu item.Close down Firefox completely: At the top of the Firefox window, click the File menu, and select the Quit menu item.
2. In Windows, click Start, open the All Programs list, and navigate to the Mozilla Firefox folder. In the Mozilla Firefox folder, select Mozilla Firefox (Safe Mode).
3, Mac OS:
Hold down the Option key, as you start Firefox.
2.0, Mac OS:
Go to the Utilities directory (in the Applications folder) and open Terminal, then run:
/Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/MacOS/firefox -safe-mode
Go to your Terminal and run:
/path/to/firefox/firefox -safe-mode
3. Firefox should start up with a Firefox Safe Mode dialog.
Note: You can also start Firefox in Safe Mode by clicking Start, selecting Run (or use the Start Search box in Windows Vista) and then entering the following in the text field:
--------------------firefox -safe-mode
4. When Firefox starts in Safe Mode, select the Tools menu at the top of the Firefox window, and select Add-ons. The Add-ons window opens.
5.In the Add-ons window, select the Extensions panel.
6. Select the SiteAdvisor extension.
7. Click Uninstall.
8. If SiteAdvisor is installed as part of a McAfee software package such as McAfee Internet Security Suite, you can selectively remove just the SiteAdvisor component using the McAfee uninstaller. For more information, see the documentation that came with the MacAfee product.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Fix Service Unavailable Problems 0x80080203 and 0x80080204
Computer settings may be preventing you from validating Windows XP. you got a problem with internet services unavailable, Internet browser error.
To fix this problem follow the steps:
1.Start Internet Explorer, click Tools, and then click Internet Options.
2.Click the Security tab, and then click Custom Level.
3.Make sure that the related ActiveX Control options are enabled.
4.If you have third-party firewall software installed, disable the firewall.
5.Make sure that the Date and Time settings for the computer are correct.
6.Validate Windows XP again.
To fix this problem follow the steps:
1.Start Internet Explorer, click Tools, and then click Internet Options.
2.Click the Security tab, and then click Custom Level.
3.Make sure that the related ActiveX Control options are enabled.
4.If you have third-party firewall software installed, disable the firewall.
5.Make sure that the Date and Time settings for the computer are correct.
6.Validate Windows XP again.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Outlook Live for IE, Firefox and Safari
Microsoft has not only taken Exchange Labs, its hosted email service aimed at university and college users, to the next level, but also rebranded the offering entirely in the process. On the way to Exchange 14, the next iteration of Exchange, the evolution of Exchange Labs is synonymous with the introduction of Outlook Live, which was unveiled at the end of the past week. But the new moniker is not the sole change, as Microsoft introduced a range of new features and improvements, focused on making the service more user friendly, but also to deliver additional performance and increase productivity. According to Microsoft, Outlook Live has in excess of 3.5 million users with Live@edu addresses.
“One of the biggest features we're announcing today is multi-browser support for the premium version of Outlook Web Access (OWA). With Exchange 14, you can access the premium version of OWA or Outlook Live with Firefox, Safari, and Internet Explorer. We’ve always supported all browsers with what we call 'OWA Light', a simpler version of OWA. The difference now is that you can get the full rich experience with drag ‘n drop & the rest of that AJAX-y goodness in all three browsers,” revealed KC Lemson, User Experience Manager for Exchange.
Lemson indicated that the concept of openness is in fact an integral part of Exchange's DNA. Adding support for rival browsers such as Firefox and Safari on top of Internet Explorer for Outlook Live is yet another example of Exchange's openness, which also includes Exchange ActiveSync licensing, and support for iPhone and Nokia phones on top of Windows Mobile devices.
“One of the things we're doing in E14 to address [the email overload] is introducing a new, turbo-charged conversation view. Although I get easily a hundred messages to me a day, they are usually part of the same 15 or 20 threads, so I use the new conversation view to make it far easier to keep track of the entire discussion at a time instead of letting the old ones slowly accrete in my inbox. So for me, conversations lets me cut down the items I have to deal with from 100 unique email messages to say ~20 conversations, cutting 80% of the clutter - and we're just getting started on that problem,” added.
“One of the biggest features we're announcing today is multi-browser support for the premium version of Outlook Web Access (OWA). With Exchange 14, you can access the premium version of OWA or Outlook Live with Firefox, Safari, and Internet Explorer. We’ve always supported all browsers with what we call 'OWA Light', a simpler version of OWA. The difference now is that you can get the full rich experience with drag ‘n drop & the rest of that AJAX-y goodness in all three browsers,” revealed KC Lemson, User Experience Manager for Exchange.
Lemson indicated that the concept of openness is in fact an integral part of Exchange's DNA. Adding support for rival browsers such as Firefox and Safari on top of Internet Explorer for Outlook Live is yet another example of Exchange's openness, which also includes Exchange ActiveSync licensing, and support for iPhone and Nokia phones on top of Windows Mobile devices.
“One of the things we're doing in E14 to address [the email overload] is introducing a new, turbo-charged conversation view. Although I get easily a hundred messages to me a day, they are usually part of the same 15 or 20 threads, so I use the new conversation view to make it far easier to keep track of the entire discussion at a time instead of letting the old ones slowly accrete in my inbox. So for me, conversations lets me cut down the items I have to deal with from 100 unique email messages to say ~20 conversations, cutting 80% of the clutter - and we're just getting started on that problem,” added.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Fix ieframe.dll not found or missing error
This post describes issues with IE 7.0.Most ieframe.dll 'not found' or 'missing' type of errors occur when using Internet Explorer 7 or while using Visual Basic 6. The ieframe.dll DLL files is related to Internet Explorer 7. In many cases, the installation of Internet Explorer 7 causes ieframe.dll errors to appear. Other causes include viruses, certain Windows Updates, incorrect firewall settings, outdated security software applications, and more.
Important : Do not, under any circumstances, download the ieframe.dll DLL file individually from any 'DLL download site.'
Optimize Internet Explorer.
Disable Phishing Filter
Open Internet Explorer 7.
From the Internet Explorer 7 command bar, choose Tools, then Phishing Filter, and finally Phishing Filter Settings.
In the Internet Options window that appears, locate the large Settings text area and scroll all the way to the bottom and locate the Phishing Filter options.
Under Phishing Filter, choose the Disable Phishing Filter radio button option.
Click OK on the Internet Options window.
Close Internet Explorer 7.
If you were troubleshooting an issue, repeat whatever steps caused your problem to see if disabling the Phishing Filter in Internet Explorer 7 has corrected it.
Disable Windows Firewall
Click on Start and then Control Panel.
Click on the Network and Internet Connections link.
Note: If you're viewing the Classic View of Control Panel, double-click on the Network Connections icon and skip to Step 4.
Under the or pick a Control Panel icon section, click on the Network Connections link.
In the Network Connections window, right-click on your network connection and choose Properties.
Note: If you have a 'high speed' Internet connection like Cable or DSL, or are on a network of some kind, your network connection will likely be titled Local Area Connection.
Choose the Advanced tab in the Properties window of your network connection.
In the Windows Firewall section under the Advanced tab, click on the Settings... button.
Choose the Off (not recommended) radio button in the Windows Firewall window.
Click OK in this window and click OK again in the Properties window of your network connection.
You can now close the Network Connections window.
Now that the Windows Firewall is disabled, repeat whatever steps caused your problem to see if disabling this option has fixed your problem.
Update Non-Window Firewalls
Disable Protected Mode.
Open Internet Explorer 7.
From the Internet Explorer 7 command bar, choose Tools and then Internet Options
In the Internet Options window, click on the Security tab.
Below the Security level for this zone area, and directly above the Custom level... and Default level buttons, uncheck the Enable Protected Mode checkbox.
Note: Disabling Protected Mode requires a restart of Internet Explorer 7, as you may have seen next to the checkbox in this step.
Click OK on the Internet Options window
If you're prompted with a Warning! dialog box, advising that The current security settings will put your computer at risk., click the OK button.
Close Internet Explorer 7 and then open it up again.
Try again to visit the web sites that were causing your problems to see if resetting the Internet Explorer 7 security settings on your computer helped.
Important: Protected Mode in not available with Internet Explorer 7 when installed on Windows XP. Windows Vista is the earliest operating system that supports Protected Mode in IE7. Re-install IE 7.0 or upgrade to latest Internet Explorer.
Important : Do not, under any circumstances, download the ieframe.dll DLL file individually from any 'DLL download site.'
Optimize Internet Explorer.
Disable Phishing Filter
Open Internet Explorer 7.
From the Internet Explorer 7 command bar, choose Tools, then Phishing Filter, and finally Phishing Filter Settings.
In the Internet Options window that appears, locate the large Settings text area and scroll all the way to the bottom and locate the Phishing Filter options.
Under Phishing Filter, choose the Disable Phishing Filter radio button option.
Click OK on the Internet Options window.
Close Internet Explorer 7.
If you were troubleshooting an issue, repeat whatever steps caused your problem to see if disabling the Phishing Filter in Internet Explorer 7 has corrected it.
Disable Windows Firewall
Click on Start and then Control Panel.
Click on the Network and Internet Connections link.
Note: If you're viewing the Classic View of Control Panel, double-click on the Network Connections icon and skip to Step 4.
Under the or pick a Control Panel icon section, click on the Network Connections link.
In the Network Connections window, right-click on your network connection and choose Properties.
Note: If you have a 'high speed' Internet connection like Cable or DSL, or are on a network of some kind, your network connection will likely be titled Local Area Connection.
Choose the Advanced tab in the Properties window of your network connection.
In the Windows Firewall section under the Advanced tab, click on the Settings... button.
Choose the Off (not recommended) radio button in the Windows Firewall window.
Click OK in this window and click OK again in the Properties window of your network connection.
You can now close the Network Connections window.
Now that the Windows Firewall is disabled, repeat whatever steps caused your problem to see if disabling this option has fixed your problem.
Update Non-Window Firewalls
Disable Protected Mode.
Open Internet Explorer 7.
From the Internet Explorer 7 command bar, choose Tools and then Internet Options
In the Internet Options window, click on the Security tab.
Below the Security level for this zone area, and directly above the Custom level... and Default level buttons, uncheck the Enable Protected Mode checkbox.
Note: Disabling Protected Mode requires a restart of Internet Explorer 7, as you may have seen next to the checkbox in this step.
Click OK on the Internet Options window
If you're prompted with a Warning! dialog box, advising that The current security settings will put your computer at risk., click the OK button.
Close Internet Explorer 7 and then open it up again.
Try again to visit the web sites that were causing your problems to see if resetting the Internet Explorer 7 security settings on your computer helped.
Important: Protected Mode in not available with Internet Explorer 7 when installed on Windows XP. Windows Vista is the earliest operating system that supports Protected Mode in IE7. Re-install IE 7.0 or upgrade to latest Internet Explorer.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
5 Most Useful Chrome Browser Shortcuts
Like GMail Chrome allows really useful shortcuts. Some of listed are:
1. You can drag a link between tabs to open the link in a new tab in the specified position on the tab strip.
2. Ctrl1-8 allows you to switch tabs by tab position on the strip. Ctrl-9 switched to the last tab.
3. Like Firefox you can drag the tab to a different position in the tab strip, the UI is smoother.
4. Use Ctrl-Shift-T to reopen the last closed tab. Chrome remembers last 10 closed tabs.
5. Many Firefox and windows shortcuts work as expected like Alt-F4 to close current windows, use Ctrl-w to close current tab, Ctrl-Tab to switch to next tab, Ctrl-Shift-Tab to switch to previous tab etc.
Two hidden features in Chrome:
1. Type about:plugins in browser bar to get list of plugins
2. Type about:chrome to get detailed version information and user agent string.
Please read my detailed chrome browser review for more information and other features.
BTW: Are you aware of the major memory issue in chrome?
Related Search:
How to Configure Gnome Keyboard Shortcuts
Internet Browser Support
Fix Unable to access Internet Explorer settings with Spybot
1. You can drag a link between tabs to open the link in a new tab in the specified position on the tab strip.
2. Ctrl1-8 allows you to switch tabs by tab position on the strip. Ctrl-9 switched to the last tab.
3. Like Firefox you can drag the tab to a different position in the tab strip, the UI is smoother.
4. Use Ctrl-Shift-T to reopen the last closed tab. Chrome remembers last 10 closed tabs.
5. Many Firefox and windows shortcuts work as expected like Alt-F4 to close current windows, use Ctrl-w to close current tab, Ctrl-Tab to switch to next tab, Ctrl-Shift-Tab to switch to previous tab etc.
Two hidden features in Chrome:
1. Type about:plugins in browser bar to get list of plugins
2. Type about:chrome to get detailed version information and user agent string.
Please read my detailed chrome browser review for more information and other features.
BTW: Are you aware of the major memory issue in chrome?
Related Search:
How to Configure Gnome Keyboard Shortcuts
Internet Browser Support
Fix Unable to access Internet Explorer settings with Spybot
Monday, February 2, 2009
Windows 7 Hack: Enable or Disable or Move Quick Launch Bar
Quick Launch bar has seen two extreme use cases in Windows XP and Windows Vista. Some have loved Quick Launch and some didn't. But Windows 7 does have a more complex take on this. The navigation process of Quick Launch needs more than just mouse clicks to enable or disable it. So how do you do it? Here is a simple trick.
Enable Quick Launch Bar
1. Right click on Windows 7 Taskbar, and point to Toolbars context menu item, and then select New Toolbar.
2. Just copy and paste this code in the address bar
%SystemDrive%\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\
3. Locate and highlight the Quick Launch folder, and then click on Select Folder button.
A Quick Launch Toolbar will be added to Windows Taskbar close to notification area. Unlock the Taskbar (right click on Taskbar and uncheck Lock the taskbar) to move the Quick Launch Toolbar.
Move Quick Launch Button
Suppose you want to move the quick launch button to the left of the taskbar.
1. Unpin all application programs from the Superbar by right click on each and every icons, then select Unpin this program from taskbar.
2. Move the both borders of Quick Launch Toolbar to the furthest left, and then re-pin. And you are done.
[Optionally, as you know, you can right click on empty space inside Quick Launch Toolbar area, and unselect Show Title to remove the Quick Launch wording, or uncheck Show Text to remove the label next to the shortcuts and icons in Quick Launch bar]
Disable Quick Launch Bar
Its very simple.
* Right click on Taskbar
* Go to Toolbars
* ncheck Quick Launch menu item.
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Enable Quick Launch Bar
1. Right click on Windows 7 Taskbar, and point to Toolbars context menu item, and then select New Toolbar.
2. Just copy and paste this code in the address bar
%SystemDrive%\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\
3. Locate and highlight the Quick Launch folder, and then click on Select Folder button.
A Quick Launch Toolbar will be added to Windows Taskbar close to notification area. Unlock the Taskbar (right click on Taskbar and uncheck Lock the taskbar) to move the Quick Launch Toolbar.
Move Quick Launch Button
Suppose you want to move the quick launch button to the left of the taskbar.
1. Unpin all application programs from the Superbar by right click on each and every icons, then select Unpin this program from taskbar.
2. Move the both borders of Quick Launch Toolbar to the furthest left, and then re-pin. And you are done.
[Optionally, as you know, you can right click on empty space inside Quick Launch Toolbar area, and unselect Show Title to remove the Quick Launch wording, or uncheck Show Text to remove the label next to the shortcuts and icons in Quick Launch bar]
Disable Quick Launch Bar
Its very simple.
* Right click on Taskbar
* Go to Toolbars
* ncheck Quick Launch menu item.
More related search:
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How to Install Windows 7 using USB Memory Stick
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How to Recover Windows Vista and XP Product Key if Forgotten or Lost
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