MediaTab To Add Media Information In Windows Explorer Properties Windows

If you are addicted to movies and watch many movies in your computer, you would have came across a lot of issues preventing you from watching the movies you like. The most common error would be the one that states that the required codec for playing the video was not found in your computer. However if you choose to run the media carefully by selecting the correct player for each type of file, then you might not ever run into such error statements, suggest Windows support number technicians.

Most computers are equipped only with the Windows Media Player program and by default, the program is the default media player program in every Windows computer. The issue found here is that since the media player has only options to limited formats of media, you would have to install extra codec for running certain media files in the program. If you have no extra codec installed in the system, the program will not be able to render media files.

There is another option; you could install a codec pack on the computer, so that the media player program will be able to render all types of media files. However, the problem with installing a codec pack is that it installs a lot of codecs in the system taking lots of memory when you are in need of only two or may be three codecs for running certain file types. Windows support number technicians advice you that the best method is to install a program like Video Inspector or Codec Toolbox in your system, so that you might be able to find which all codecs are needed for running the media files on your system.

The MediaTab toolbar is the one in the third category. The main function of the program is to attach itself to the Windows Explorer Properties tab and then display the details about the file types and required codecs for playing the media. You can access the program by right clicking on the file and then selecting the Properties tab. The program also provides the user information about the media ranging from the video bit rate to audio compression or stream size.

The information displayed on the screen can then be copied or exported to a text file or HTML file and can be used for future references.

Setting Up Wireless Networks In Windows XP

Windows XP is by far the most popular operating system that was ever developed by the Microsoft Corporation. You can easily configure a system running Windows XP operating system easily by getting help from the Windows support number. If you have a wireless network in your home, then you might need to configure your system for using the network. Below we discuss the instructions to be followed for setting up a wireless network for a system running on the Windows XP operating system.

Instructions

• First step to do is to install the drivers and other software for the wireless adapter to work perfectly in your system. 
• Now turn on all the computers present in your network, also remember to turn on all the routers, switches and the broadband modem. 
• Now to configure your router, plug in the Ethernet cable that came with your routers box to the router and one computer and then follow the instructions shown on the screen. 
• When the system detects a Wireless message it will show you a popup message, click on it and then click on the Connect option if you have already run the Network Setup Wizard.
• If the system asks you for an encryption password, provide it in the popup window that appears. 
• When the Network Setup Wizard appears, click on the Next button in the wizard. 
• Now look for the option that says ‘This computer connects to the Internet through another computer on my network or through a residential gateway’ and then click on the Next button. 
• Look for the option named ‘Let me choose the connections to my network’ in the window and then click on the Next button to continue. 
• Now put a check mark in the check box found next to the Wireless Network Connection option and then click on the Next button to continue. 
• When the system asks you to input a name for the computer, enter it and then click on the Next button to continue. 
• Now click on the Finish button to complete the setup. 

If you follow these simple instructions, you will be able to setup a wireless network in your Windows XP computer. If you are having any issues while following this setup, then contact the Windows support number for getting further support from Microsoft.

How To Determine The Windows Security Patches Installed On Your PC

Microsoft lets Windows users to equip their computers with necessary updates through the Windows Update service. Those updates make your computer less vulnerable to online and other threats. You can make use of Windows Control Panel tools to determine which security updates have been installed on your computer. Furthermore, you can also retrieve complete information about an update with the Microsoft knowledge database. Or get in touch with them on the Windows Support Number.

Finding the installed updates on Windows 7 or Vista

• Login as an Administrator in your Windows computer. Use the Administrator password to login.
• Go to the Start menu located at the bottom left corner of the computer screen and click on Control Panel.
• From the Programs section, click on the option Uninstall a Program.
• Locate the option View Installed Updates, which is on the left panel and click on it. This will display the list of installed Windows updates on your computer. Look for those updates named Security Update for Microsoft Windows. Each of these updates will have a unique number assigned to them; like for example, KB941693. If you want to know the date on which the particular update was installed, you can click on the Installed On column to find it. 
• To get a detailed information about a particular security update, you can visit the Microsoft database by going to the following link: http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=958690
• The above-mentioned link would give you information for the update KB958690. The unique six-digit number that follows the letters KB will fetch you detailed information on any other update. 

Finding the installed updates on Windows XP

• Log into your Windows computer using an Administrator account. 
• Go to the Start menu and select Control Panel. From the Control Panel window, click on Add or Remove Programs. 
• Select the checkbox for Show Updates on the top right of the window.
• This will display the list of installed updates on your computer. From this list, locate those named Security Update for Windows XP. Like in Windows 7 and Vista, each update will have a unique number to it, like KB941693. 
• Also you may find the date on which a particular update was installed next to the label Installed On.
• Find out detailed information about a particular security update in the Microsoft database by using the following link: http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=958690
• This would give you information for update KB958690. Use the unique six-digit number that follows the letters KB to get detailed information on any other update.

You can get in touch with Microsoft tech team through Windows support number and get further assistance about Windows Update.

How To Find Your Windows XP Product Key

Windows XP software was first made available to the users in the year 2001. The Windows XP was designed to fuel home and business desktops, laptops and media centers. So, what are the things that you need to keep in mind before you install windows XP?
When you purchase a genuine copy of Windows XP operating system, you will be provided with a license key to activate the product and make it fully functional. You are required to enter this license key during the time of installation. If by any means, you enter a wrong or invalid license key, you will be forced to quit the installation process. There are ways to get the license key that you need to enter, including calling the toll-free Windows support number, but then there are other ways also.

Getting a single user license 

• You can either purchase a copy of Windows XP from online stores or from genuine Microsoft outlets.
• You will find the product key, or key code, sticker on the folder or on the packing case.
• Provide the product key when you get the prompt at the time of installation.
• The XP key inscribed on the pack can be used only with the disk that came with it.
When purchasing a new computer
• When you purchase a computer, you get it preloaded with Windows operating system. Or you get a copy of Windows OS with a product key along with it.
• Locate the Windows installation disk within the pack.
• You can locate the key code either on the disk packing or on the system packing. You can also find the installation key on the sticker beneath the desktop, or on your laptop packaging.
Invalid Key Code
• You will come across the issue of invalid key code if the key you have entered is not genuine or licensed. In that case, contact Microsoft support team on the Windows support number to assist you with the installation process. You can also opt the Activate by phone option to complete the Windows installation process.
• Make the customer support executive understand your issue.
• Make sure you provide the correct information so that they can fix your issue quickly.
Follow the above guidelines to successfully install your copy of windows XP operating system on your machine. For further assistance, get in touch with Microsoft Help and Support Center.

Guidelines To Open Multiple Windows In A Single Monitor

As you all know, you can open multiple windows on a computer when you are working on a project. We do this mostly when we are browsing the Internet. It can become quite confusing when you have a lot of windows opened at a single time. The solution to this problem can be done by dialing the Windows support number. But before doing so, please read this article in detail.

Expert instructions to open multiple windows

• At first, close all programs and applications that are currently running on the system. After closing all the applications, navigate to the active desktop window.  Make sure that nothing is open in the active desktop window.
• Now you may hit the “Tab” button on the keyboard. This is located at the upper left corner of the keyboard. 
• At the same time, press the Windows Log button on the keyboard. You need to press both simultaneously and not one after the other.
• This will stack the entire icons stored on your computer in a single row. All the open windows will be arranged together. This will be displayed from the top left portion to the right.
• You can easily rotate through the icons if you want. To do this, you need to press the “Tab” button again. This will toggle through the various icons in the list.
• Stop pressing the tab button when you reach the desired folder. When you are finally at the destination folder, simply release the “Tab” button and Windows Logo key together. This will display the full view of the window you have selected.
• You can also use your mouse pointer to select the specific window. Simply left click on the icon to open it. You may jump to a specific window without following the above mentioned steps.
• To do this, you need to locate the key labeled “Alt”. Now press the Tab key and Alt key simultaneously and hold on to them. This will display a line of icons virtually shrinking the open windows.
• To scroll through the windows, you need to hit the tab button each time. This will help you toggle through the list of icons. When you finally reach your target folder, you need to release both the keys at once. This will open the selected window on your monitor.  

If you still can’t get this right, feel free to contact the Windows support number provided in this website.