While attempting to install Microsoft Office 2016 or 2013, I encountered an error that said “We can’t install the 64-bit version of Office because we found the following 32-bit programs on your PC…” It provided a list with Office 2003 and Compatibility Pack for the 2007 Office system. To solve this problem, you will need […]
Fix Excel Freezing or Slow
Microsoft Excel is a powerful program. So powerful, that it’s probably the most susceptible to have problems. I have troubleshot problems with Excel freezing and saying “Not Responding” in Windows. The reasons this happen can vary greatly. Here are the most common ways to fix the problem.
Export Outlook Calendar to Google
If you wish to get your Outlook Calendar over to Google Calendar, you can do so with the steps outlined below.
Outlook 2016: Can’t Add Words to Dictionary
If you’re having trouble adding custom works to the Microsoft Outlook 2016 dictionary, give this solution a try.
How to Sync iPhone or iPad With Outlook 2016
This tutorial shows you how to enable your Apple iPhone or iPad to sync with the Microsoft Outlook 2016 contacts, calendar, and/or email. There are a few different ways to accomplish this task. Just choose the set of steps that work best for you.
Why is “Junk” Grayed Out in Outlook 2016?
You may notice that the “Junk” option in Microsoft Outlook 2016 or 2013 is grayed out. When this is the case, you are not able to access the options to block email or access the Junk Email Options screen. The option is usually grayed out both on the Home tab and when you right-click on […]
Outlook 2016: “Use Cached Exchange Mode” Option is Grayed Out
Solve a problem where you can’t enable Use Cached Exchange Mode in Microsoft Outlook 2016 because it is grayed out.
Outlook: Error “An OLE registration error occurred. The program is not correctly installed…”
You may get an error when you try to write an email in Microsoft Outlook: Microsoft Word is set to be your e-mail editor. However, Word is unavailable, not installed, or is not the same version as Outlook. The Outlook e-mail editor will be used instead. An OLE registration error occurred. The program is not […]
Office 2016 & 2013: How to Enable or Disable DEP Mode
DEP or Data Execution Prevention mode can cause problems within some applications, but may be required for certain features to work. Here’s how to enable or disable DEP mode in each Microsoft Office 2016 or 2013 application.
Outlook 2016: Fix “Your mailbox is over its size limit” Message
If your mailbox is getting full you will be sent an email message to tell you that your mailbox is approaching the quota. If you do not reduce the size of your mailbox, you will be unable to send email, and you’ll receive an email that says “Your mailbox is over its size limit”. The email […]
Skype for Business: Fix “Cannot sign in because the server version is incompatible with Microsoft Lync” Error.
If you installed Microsoft Office, your Lync client will be upgraded to the newer version. If you are in an olderOffice Communication Server (OCS) environment, this can cause an incompatibility issue. You’ll get an error when you attempt to sign in that says: “Cannot sign in because the server version is incompatible with Microsoft Lync. Contact […]
Word 2016 – Disable Spell Check
Annoyed with Microsoft Word 2016 spell checking your documents? You can disable spell check and the squiggly lines that appear under a misspelled word with these steps.
Outlook 2016: Enable or Disable Macros
You may want to know how to enable macros in Microsoft Outlook 2016 so that you can automate tasks. Doing so may cause a security risk, so there may also be times when you want to disable macros. Here’s how to access the setting.
Print Grid Lines in Excel 2016
Make the grid lines print out when you print a spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel 2016 with these steps.
Outlook 2016: Error “This operation has been canceled due to restrictions in effect on this computer”
When you try to click a link in an email message in Microsoft Outlook 2016 for Windows, you may get the following error: This operation has been canceled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator. This problem can be solved most of the time by setting one of your […]
Word 2016: How to Hide or Unhide Text
You can hide or un-hide entire sections of text in Microsoft Word 2016 for MacOS and Windows. The setting for this functionality is in a strange place. We can help you out with this tutorial though.
Word 2016: Password Protect Document File
Password protect your Microsoft Word 2016 document. You can prevent people from viewing or modifying documents unless they have a password with these steps.
Word 2016: How to Set Background
If you want to set a background in a Microsoft Word 2016 document, you have the option to set a background color or a watermark. There’s even a little trick you can use to set an image as a background. Here’s how it’s done.
Outlook 2016: Export All Contacts to vCard Files
Microsoft Outlook 2016 doesn’t provide an easy way to export all of your Contacts to vCard files at once. Fortunately there is a little trick I’ve learned that will accomplish this task.
Outlook 2016: Clear Email Address From Auto-Complete
Microsoft Outlook 2016 will automatically provide a list of email addresses as you type them in the To: field when composing an email. If you want to clear this list, follow these steps.