On Friday (23/10) I purchased Windows 7 Professional from the UK Ultimate Steal wesbite. You validate your UK University email address, pay by card and get an email with a link to the download site where there is a download manager. I can get that - and run it - but the three files it is meant to retrieve (Box1, Box2 & the installer) all fail to download correctly and I end up with three files all of 1Kb. I've tried it on my old XP SP3 laptop and my new Vista SP2 laptop (which I am upgrading), but to no avail. Digital River's customer service, is frankly, appalling. I've emailed from their website CS form and you wait two or three days for the same automated response detailing the process I described above. I emailed their main CS address, but got another automated response that due to high levels of spam they were no longer checking it. A quick look around google shows they've had serious problems and the whole thing is a bit of a hash. I don't really want a refund, just the product - but this is driving me nuts! Any ideas?
posted by Blacksun on Nov 1, 2009 - 6 answers

There's not a lot of info on either Adobe or MS's web sites about compatibility problems between Adobe CS4 Suite apps (particularly Premier, Flash, Photoshop and Illustrator CS4 versions). They suggest it's okay but don't come right out and say compatible (at least not where I have read). Any horror stories before I let our IT people order new Win 7 machines?
posted by aught on Oct 29, 2009 - 6 answers

Just for confirmation, will Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit utilize 8GB of RAM? [more inside]
posted by omaralarifi on Oct 25, 2009 - 9 answers

How should I install Windows 7? [more inside]
posted by cheapskatebay on Oct 23, 2009 - 13 answers

Is there anything like Win741 for students in Canada? [more inside]
posted by smitt on Oct 22, 2009 - 9 answers

How can I get clean html from MS-word, to paste into Thunderbird? [more inside]
posted by ManInSuit on Oct 12, 2009 - 21 answers

In Sharepoint, is there a way to send a weekly report(every monday) showing the status of a list? [more inside]
posted by fozzie33 on Oct 6, 2009 - 3 answers

Why are my netbook's USB 2.0 ports running at 1.1 speed under XP Pro, and what can I do to fix this? [more inside]
posted by yggdrasil on Oct 3, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm looking for a job doing presentation graphics (in law firms, possibly financial firms); this is about 30% of my current job at a law firm. I'm one of very few "experts" at my firm which isn't very technologically advanced in this area, so I'm afraid that my skills won't cut it in the outside world. I need advice on how to upgrade my skills. [more inside]
posted by kenzi23 on Sep 30, 2009 - 2 answers

I want to start using a spreadsheet to track and reconcile my various accounts. How do I start? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Sep 30, 2009 - 9 answers

Does Zune HD have VPN connectivity option as iPod touch?
posted by omaralarifi on Sep 26, 2009 - 2 answers

Get Outlook to tell me how many emails I receive in a month. [more inside]
posted by furtive on Sep 23, 2009 - 5 answers

I want to automate a Word document for some sales drones. I'd love it if I could check for when a Quick Part field ends with an "s", and if so insert just an apostrophe as opposed to apostrophe then "s". But how? [more inside]
posted by Ridge on Sep 4, 2009 - 8 answers

PowerPoint 2003 confusion...why are the slide titles images instead of text boxes? Halp! [more inside]
posted by radioamy on Sep 2, 2009 - 6 answers

How can I count certain things in a range of cells in Excel that fall between two dates? [more inside]
posted by SansPoint on Sep 2, 2009 - 5 answers

Does anyone know of any third party add-ons or software for Outlook/Exchange that works as type of a "assistant". What I'm looking for is software that will scan incoming messages based on a list of approved contacts. If a message from one of these approved contacts hits the mailbox, the message will continue to the inbox. If it does not, it will be routed to another folder in the mailbox that the person's admin will have access to. The admin will then have the option to click a link in the email (after review of the message) that will release it into the executive's mailbox and also have the option to add the address to the approved contacts list. Also, if the executive replies to the message, it will also be automatically added to the approved contacts list. I'm hoping there is something out there that we can use to help manage an executive's mailbox.
posted by paulyballs on Sep 1, 2009 - 3 answers

Is there a Windows utility that will add buttons to the taskbar for windows that normally don't get represented there? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Aug 28, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm working on a windows 2000 pro machine that is running at 800 x 600 resolution. The monitor supports 1024x768, but in display settings, the resolution slider is all the way. It seems that 800 x 600 is the max resolution. Is there any way I can increase this?
posted by kraigory on Aug 20, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm writing in Word for Mac and all of my footnotes have suddenly turned into little boxes. What's going on?
posted by anonymous78 on Aug 13, 2009 - 4 answers

Came across a Microsoft eHome infrared transceiver (USB) in a pile of cruft my mother-in-law picked up at a garage sale. No accessories, just the transceiver. It works, but what can I do with it? (Or is it junk?) [more inside]
posted by caution live frogs on Aug 10, 2009 - 3 answers

Within the next year I want to get as many MCITP certifications as possible. What are the best personal-time resources for me? And what should I know going forward? Any advice? [more inside]
posted by Phyltre on Aug 5, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm trying to find a way to synchronize Outlook Calendar (on Windows) with Google Calendar that actually works - as my current solution doesn't. Bonus points if I can sync contacts as well. [more inside]
posted by mr_silver on Jul 27, 2009 - 2 answers

microsoftfilter: Using MOSS, how can I add a column to a discussion board list to show the number of times an item has been viewed? [more inside]
posted by smelvis on Jul 27, 2009 - 2 answers

Microsoft Access question: I have an Access 2007 database hosted on a server. I have 10 staff members who use the database. I can get in the database even if someone else is in it. One of my coworkers cannot. Is this typical? [more inside]
posted by bibbit on Jul 14, 2009 - 9 answers

What evidence is there that Microsoft is hindering technological competition and innovation? [more inside]
posted by lunchbox on Jul 12, 2009 - 20 answers

Is IT managment in most medium-size businesses (microsoft based, for the most part) normally like managing a cobbled-together series of workarounds on top of workarounds, tied together with bailing twine and gum? If so, is there any workable way to fix this? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Jul 9, 2009 - 26 answers

I am currently running Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit on my laptop and am looking forward to stepping up to Windows 7. This is a great deal that would allow me to upgrade from Home Premium to Vista Ultimate which would then qualify me for Windows 7 Ultimate, right? [more inside]
posted by geekyguy on Jul 2, 2009 - 9 answers

How do I export data out of Microsoft Money? [more inside]
posted by emilyv on Jun 21, 2009 - 9 answers

When will Windows 7 be standard on new computers and how should this affect my intent to buy a new laptop? [more inside]
posted by jefficator on Jun 17, 2009 - 13 answers

Currently Microsoft-only, but wanting to change our software soon to support Oracle as well. What are we getting ourselves into? [more inside]
posted by relucent on Jun 5, 2009 - 10 answers

IBM Websphere Portal vs Microsoft SharePoint: which is less loathsome? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 20, 2009 - 5 answers

MS Access Alternatives? I have a user that needs to keep data in a relational database, but I'd like to advise her against Access because of it's various limitations. She has no programming knowledge. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by SpecialK on May 19, 2009 - 13 answers

I use Outlook 2003 in Windows XP, and the white space at the top of my reading pane slowly grows over the course of a few days. How can I stop it from growing? [more inside]
posted by soelo on May 6, 2009 - 8 answers

I need to make a template for an in-print events calendar, and I'm not sure what the best way to approach this project is. Advice please! [more inside]
posted by soviet sleepover on May 5, 2009 - 2 answers

I need a custom number format for Excel that only gives me a decimal when I need it. [more inside]
posted by lou on Apr 26, 2009 - 5 answers

Quick and easy solution for reformatting Word documents from inconsistent manual formatting to Styles? [more inside]
posted by Jacqueline on Apr 23, 2009 - 10 answers

Should I buy the Xbox 360 Arcade, or would a different model Xbox 360 be a better option for me? [more inside]
posted by teem on Apr 15, 2009 - 20 answers

sigh. using ms word 2003, sp3, and am trying to figure out how--or if it's even possible--to number all the paragraphs in the document. this is for a multi-reviewer document that has 1,745 paragraphs. [more inside]
posted by msconduct on Apr 13, 2009 - 5 answers

Does anyone have any tips or tricks for organizing information using Windows XP and MS productivity software? [more inside]
posted by KokuRyu on Apr 8, 2009 - 7 answers

Why is there no email address to reply to in MS Outlook 2003 from one out of many people? [more inside]
posted by imjustsaying on Mar 31, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm thinking of getting one of the new desktop Mac Pros recently announced. I'd like to both run Apple's OS X and also use Boot Camp to run 64-bit Windows Vista on it. The question is: will I be able to use the Mac Pro's keyboard and mouse with Vista? Will I be able to use an Apple Cinema Display with Vista? [more inside]
posted by richg on Mar 30, 2009 - 13 answers

I made what I think is a great website for my company using Microsoft FrontPage. However, I have received a few complaints about accessibility and am wondering how to proceed. [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus on Mar 17, 2009 - 17 answers

Hi there! As part of the contract for my new job, I have to get an MCP. As I understand it, the MCP is a title given to anyone who has a microsoft certification. Which is the easiest and fastest certification to get that'll qualify you as an MCP?
posted by PowerCat on Mar 16, 2009 - 3 answers

A Visual Basic 6 (ugh) runtime file distributed with our internal Access database has been killed by a recent Windows security update. It's hard to gather support information (especially since VB6 is about 8.7 million years old) and so I was wondering if anyone out there can help me track down a more recent copy of the runtime file in question—msflxgrd.ocx—or otherwise fix the problem? [more inside]
posted by bcwinters on Mar 9, 2009 - 8 answers

Can I Make OpenOffice (Mac) look like Microsoft Word 2007 (PC)? [more inside]
posted by chrisalbon on Mar 7, 2009 - 9 answers

Is there any way that I can buy older versions of Microsoft software? [more inside]
posted by gregvr on Feb 25, 2009 - 7 answers

[MS SharePoint Filter] We have a SharePoint subsite that needs to be kinda disabled for a wee bit until our SP guy gets back from vacation and updates some workflows (yay management decision). Specifically, everyone with access needs to be set to Read Only and a message needs to be added to every page ("This site is unavailable because blah blah blah). [more inside]
posted by Ikazuchi on Feb 20, 2009 - 9 answers

Which of these Java programs can i get rid of and why are they breeding like bunnies? [more inside]
posted by Black_Umbrella on Feb 19, 2009 - 12 answers

I've seen a quotation running around recently, attributed to Bill Gates: "Measuring programming progress by lines of code is like measuring aircraft building progress by weight." Did he really say that? [more inside]
posted by pwnguin on Feb 18, 2009 - 17 answers

What might cause a SQLOLEDB connection string (containing an admin username/password) to briefly appear on-screen in a browser session and would I be crazy to buy a product that's had this bug for who knows how long without realizing it? [more inside]
posted by aydeejones on Feb 16, 2009 - 8 answers