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Remove Outlook Folder from List with Missing pst

I accidentally deleted a .pst file without closing the the Folder in folder list. When Outlook opens, it looks for this missing .pst. and I cannot close it from the list anymore.
To solve this problem:
With outlook closed, goto Control panel > Mail > Data Files. Create a new file
and set it as default. Then remove [...]

Safari 4 vs IE vs Firefox

Today I Installed Safari 4, impressed..
Significant increase in browsing speed and more beautiful graphics..
Very user friendly (for my browsing style)..
Highly recommended to my friends.

Ms Outlook Startup Problem – Asking for Profile

Ms Outlook keep on asking the profile to use  everytime I start it. I choose a profile and set it at default, next time it appear again. This problem can be solved by the following steps:

Go into your Control Panel in Windows.
Double-Click on “Mail”
Click “Show Profiles”
At the  “When starting Microsoft Office outlook, use this profile: [...]

Problem Installing MySQL 5.1

To solve ‘MySQL Server 5.1 Setup Wizard ended prematurely’on windows2003, follow the steps below:

Download and install orca – msi package editor.
Open mysql5.1 msi using orca and search “SetDateTime” with value ”CASetRegDateTime”,delete this row and save (don’t use “save as”, or else the msi file will be corrupted)
Double click to run installer.

Ms Excel Columns became 123?

To switch the column numbering from 123 to ABC, follow the steps below:
Ms Excel 2007

Click the Office Logo (top left)
Excel Options (bottom)
Formulas
Uncheck R1C1 reference style

Ms Excel 2003

Click Tools (menu bar)
Options
General (tab)
Uncheck R1C1 reference style

Firefox address bar default search engine

When I play Mobwars in Facebook, I installed Mobwars Search plugin into my Firefox browser to earn Favor points – 5 searches can earn 1 Favor Point. After I quit the game, I remove the plugin from my Firefox; but whatever I type in the address bar and press Enter key, Firefox will use back [...]