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“Out of Memory” error message when printing in Works 7, 2003 and 2004

When trying to preview and print in Microsoft Works 7, I just got the dreaded “Out of Memory” error message. I am really upset about it because I only use Works two or three times a year and keep forgetting about this issue when printing spreadsheets and databases; you may be upset because you have to deal with it more frequently.
If you deal with it more frequently, you know the issue and have probably a work-around – or dealt with it by buying a new version of Works. If you don’t – here’s the problem and the solution:

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Startup Delayer Speeds Up Windows Startup

Recently, I came across Startup Delayer by r2 Studios, which is a great startup manager.
Before starting with Windows Vista, I used to use Mike Lin’s Startup Control Panel to manage which programs I wanted to have started on boot and which ones to ignore.
On his recommendation, once I switched to Vista, I used the Vista built-in function:
“Windows Vista, after all these years, finally has a very good startup manager built-in; go to Control Panel > Performance Information and Tools, and then click on Manage Startup Programs on the left.”
I may fully switch to Startup Delayer now though, which not only allows me to disable some items, but to make others wait a bit before starting up.

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Internet Explorer Opens In A Small Window

And it happened again. Somehow Internet Explorer kept opening in a teeny tiny little window instead of about 76% of the screen like I like it. And it didn’t remember the size when I changed it for the next time.

So I went to Google again and it took five or so pages until I found the real solution. Not the “I think” or “try this” or “this should work”.

Here is the way of doing it that I found works:

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Making PDFs

I had recently a few requests on creating PDFs, and I thought I would share my thoughts with you.

In our company we almost don’t use Acrobat Destiller or the Acrobat Plug-Ins into Office to create PDFs. We create many PDFs with PDF995 available for free at PDF995.com. It is a two step installer and you will get an advert popping up after each use if you don’t buy it for $9.95, but we like the files it creates. Well working with minimum issues. And fast.

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Folder Recognition in Windows Vista

If you are using Windows Vista you know that Vista tries to figure out what kind of files you have in a folder and tries to show them to you in an “optimized” view.
You also probably know that that is not always accurate and that Vista doesn’t always respect your wishes when you change the view.
How about if Vista wouldn’t try to guess anymore?
You can download ExplorerView and disable the automatic content detection to stop Vista from guessing.

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101 Fantastic Freebies from PC World

101 Fantastic Freebies

PC World Canada has a nice reference of 101 great free services and programs at PC World.
There’s something for everyone.
PC World:
Whether you’re partial to online services or to downloadable software, here’s the Web’s best free stuff and it’ll keep you productive, secure, and entertained.

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Notify on Pressing Caps Lock

You can tell the computer to beep at you when you hit the CAPS LOCK key.

In Windows XP, click the Start button, select the “Control Panel” and then open the “Accessibility Options”.
In the “Keyboard” tab, check the “Use ToggleKeys” box. You may also want to go into the settings beside it and turn off the “Keyboard Shortcut” to it.

In Windows Vista, click the Start button, select “Control Panel” and then click on “Ease of Access” followed by “Change how your keyboard works”.
Select “Turn on Togglekeys” and you may also want to deselect the feature to toggle it by pressing the NUM LOCK for 5 seconds.

Then just confirm everything and you are ready to go.

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Put New Life Into Windows XP (by PC World)

Most computers in businesses and personal homes still run Windows XP and haven’t been upgraded to Vista.
If yours is one of them, head over to PC World to get a great compilation of tips on how to make it work faster and better to work with.