Help Line: Task status needs change of color, others
By JAY LEE
Copyright 2005 Houston Chornicle
Q: My Outlook is not functioning the way I'd like regarding Overdue Tasks. I would like Overdue Tasks to show in a red color until they have been completed. Currently all tasks show as a blue color whether they are future or overdue. How can I fix this?
A: You can modify the color of your task status by clicking "Tools," "Options" and then selecting the "Task Options" button. In this menu you can choose the color of overdue and completed items.
If you or someone else did not modify this setting, then it could be that your Outlook application is malfunctioning.
Recently I discovered a very useful tool in Microsoft Outlook. Under the Help menu there is an option called Detect and Repair. If you select this option, Outlook will conduct a self-repair sequence that seems to correct some idiosyncratic behaviors in the program.
Readers please note, this is in reference to Microsoft Outlook and not Outlook Express.
Q: Every time I turn off my computer, I have a message that pops up the screen which says: "MediaAcck.exe - DLL Initialization Failed." Can you help me get rid of it?
A: MediaAccK.exe is an advertising program by Windupdate. From what I have read on line, you should be able to remove this from the Add/Remove programs section of your Control Panel.
Look for a program called Media Access and select "Change/Remove." Follow the instructions and the program should uninstall.
If this does not do it, there are some detailed instructions on manual removal at Trend Micros Web site. The URL is rather long, so I used www.tinyurl.com to make a more manageable link. To see the article, type "tinyurl.com/8c68u" into your Web browser and you will be taken to it.
Q: It is my understanding that when a hacker hijacks a PC and uses it to send spam e-mail without the owner of that PC's knowledge, the PC is referred to as a zombie. Is there a way to detect if my PC has become a zombie? I'm assuming that keeping my antivirus software and firewall current will help prevent this.
A: Keeping your computer protected with antivirus software, maintaining a software or hardware firewall, and scanning for spyware and adware will go a long way toward keeping your PC safe.
Still, it is good to know the warning signs that would indicate your computer might be compromised.
One thing to watch for is a significant decrease in Internet activities like browsing the Web and pulling in Web sites or downloading files. Spyware, viruses and Trojans often create a lot of network/Internet traffic as they send and receive data. This clogs your connection and slows you down.
Another indicator is a significant decrease in overall system performance. These intruders also use computing power resources like RAM and processor time to conduct their activities.
If you want to see what your computer is sending and receiving to the Internet, you might want to install a software firewall like Tiny Firewall from Tiny Software. Their Web site is www.tinysoftware.com.
The beauty of this particular firewall application is it will show you what programs are doing and where they are trying to connect.
HoustonChronicle.com - Help Line: Task status needs change of color
Copyright 2005 Houston Chornicle
Q: My Outlook is not functioning the way I'd like regarding Overdue Tasks. I would like Overdue Tasks to show in a red color until they have been completed. Currently all tasks show as a blue color whether they are future or overdue. How can I fix this?
A: You can modify the color of your task status by clicking "Tools," "Options" and then selecting the "Task Options" button. In this menu you can choose the color of overdue and completed items.
If you or someone else did not modify this setting, then it could be that your Outlook application is malfunctioning.
Recently I discovered a very useful tool in Microsoft Outlook. Under the Help menu there is an option called Detect and Repair. If you select this option, Outlook will conduct a self-repair sequence that seems to correct some idiosyncratic behaviors in the program.
Readers please note, this is in reference to Microsoft Outlook and not Outlook Express.
Q: Every time I turn off my computer, I have a message that pops up the screen which says: "MediaAcck.exe - DLL Initialization Failed." Can you help me get rid of it?
A: MediaAccK.exe is an advertising program by Windupdate. From what I have read on line, you should be able to remove this from the Add/Remove programs section of your Control Panel.
Look for a program called Media Access and select "Change/Remove." Follow the instructions and the program should uninstall.
If this does not do it, there are some detailed instructions on manual removal at Trend Micros Web site. The URL is rather long, so I used www.tinyurl.com to make a more manageable link. To see the article, type "tinyurl.com/8c68u" into your Web browser and you will be taken to it.
Q: It is my understanding that when a hacker hijacks a PC and uses it to send spam e-mail without the owner of that PC's knowledge, the PC is referred to as a zombie. Is there a way to detect if my PC has become a zombie? I'm assuming that keeping my antivirus software and firewall current will help prevent this.
A: Keeping your computer protected with antivirus software, maintaining a software or hardware firewall, and scanning for spyware and adware will go a long way toward keeping your PC safe.
Still, it is good to know the warning signs that would indicate your computer might be compromised.
One thing to watch for is a significant decrease in Internet activities like browsing the Web and pulling in Web sites or downloading files. Spyware, viruses and Trojans often create a lot of network/Internet traffic as they send and receive data. This clogs your connection and slows you down.
Another indicator is a significant decrease in overall system performance. These intruders also use computing power resources like RAM and processor time to conduct their activities.
If you want to see what your computer is sending and receiving to the Internet, you might want to install a software firewall like Tiny Firewall from Tiny Software. Their Web site is www.tinysoftware.com.
The beauty of this particular firewall application is it will show you what programs are doing and where they are trying to connect.
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