Dear B-Reader,
Ah, the wonders of the winter holiday season are quickly fading. It was a joyous time, but all good things must come to an end. Those pretty packages are now simply broken-down cardboard boxes awaiting recycling day. The tree is next on the list -- to be de-trimmed and hauled to the curb for the city to mulch.
With all the putting-away and cleaning, I must not neglect virtual housekeeping. Which brings me to today's issue. For the past couple of weeks, I've noticed that my Outlook is performing sub par, as if it partied a little too hardy in the holiday celebrations. When I click on a new message in my Inbox, it has an eternal delay...OK, it's really only a five-second delay, but in our instantaneous world, you must admit that is a long time. Also, I have not received a helpful "Archive Now?" prompt lately. I thrive off of order, especially with regards to my email...this cannot be happening. I can live without the speed. But to live with archive is simply not an option.
This morning, I was determined to find out why my electronic friend has not been reminding me to archive. I went to the File menu bar - no archive to be found. Odd. I could have sworn it was always there. Clicking the Tools menu and selecting Options, archive was still hiding. Frantically, I clicked everywhere my mouse would let me, changed settings, restarted my computer, searched the always un-helpful "help" option, crossed my fingers, all with no success in locating archive.
When all else fails, who do I turn to for answers to my electronic queries? Who else but Google. After thirty-minutes of googling the solution, trying my hand at some IT "Run" lingo, another restart of my computer, and still no success...I finally clicked on a winning website. Well, it's really a blog for IT types. No, I am not an IT type, but desperate times called for desperate measures. Reading through the entries, I came upon the genius whom they call Lisa b. She offered the simplest explanation and solution to the problem I, and apparently many others, experienced. I tried it, and viola!, success! My Outlook is running smoother than ever and archive is right where it should be! Occam's Razor (Law of Parsimony, KISS - Keep It Simple Stupid) wins yet again!
In case you, too, B-Reader, want to clean up your MS Outlook, here is Lisa b's tried and true solution (along with a link to the blog):
IT Type Blog
Lisa b 20 December 2010 at 00:23
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Quote The fix for this is actually removal of a recent Microsoft Update.
To uninstall it, go to Control Panel, Programs, Installed Updates, and look for update KB2412171. Uninstall it and AutoArchive comes back and Outlook starts to perform better. Hopefully this will solve your problem.
It took me a while to hunt up the problem and the solution, too.
Happy New Year's to you and yours.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
Save a little tick-tock
Dear B-Reader,
Long time, no write...on my end. So very sorry. This holiday season has already been super busy for yours truly. A good kind of busy, so that works for me!
Speaking of the holiday rush, I wanted to share with you some of my favorite time-saver finds. Maybe you've already come across these? But just in case you have not experienced the burst of freedom provided by these three great items, let me convince you here.
(2) Whole Wheat Couscous. Boil water - check. Stir in couscous - check. Take "five" - check. Perfect finishing touch to any gourmet meal. And your heart will thank you, too! Available at a grocery or health food store near you.
Gotta run to the next event! Seasons greetings!
Long time, no write...on my end. So very sorry. This holiday season has already been super busy for yours truly. A good kind of busy, so that works for me!
Speaking of the holiday rush, I wanted to share with you some of my favorite time-saver finds. Maybe you've already come across these? But just in case you have not experienced the burst of freedom provided by these three great items, let me convince you here.
(1) Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure. One bottle covers the five mani-pedi steps on all ten fingers and all ten toes. It adds fast, pretty posh to top off any outfit. And what a great, modern accessory for under $10. My latest color obsession? Plum Luck, of course. http://www.sallyhansen.com/product.cfm?product=385
(3) Pledge Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair. Roll this all-in-one gadget across your couch, bedspread, chair covers, and husband's tuxedo jacket. Now you're ready for that unexpected guest or holiday office party. My favorite part? The lint and fur automatically enters the self-contained chamber. No dumping. No breathing in dust. Trust me on this one, B-Reader; you know I have lots of cleaning experience when it comes to animals. http://www.pledge.com/
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