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Nik here with the Call That Girl blog! Today I will be discussing something pretty simple, but something I find more and more people seem to have little idea about; hardware. More specifically what you can do if you are having problems simply getting the computer to start up, or if when you pressed the power button you could hear fans and see lights, or hear beeps, but the PC itself would not get activity on the screen, or get to the “Windows” splash screen. Keep in mind this will not fix major problems, and a deeper diagnosis may be the answer, but just for starters, here are some things you can do yourself without harming your computer that may help.
So basically you want to check all the things you would normally think are fine. You’d probably be amazed how many “problems” are fixed by the primary things.
Go to the back of your PC tower and check all the cables.
Jiggle cables and make sure things are secure, or to be certain…unplug them all and plug them back in.
Check that the power from the wall outlet is working if the PC isn’t giving you any power at all. If you need to, plug it into another outlet or reset the surger.
Check the power cable to make sure it has not been unplugged (especially in office settings, cleaning crews or other folks can sometimes unplug things.)
Unplug external hard drives and basically anything you don’t need to have plugged in. I once had an issue where I had checked every connection except the video cable that physically plugged into the monitor itself, and had I checked in the first place, I could have saved hours of time.
Also, if your PC has the small on/off switch in the back on the power supply (where you plug in your PC) make sure it is switched on, so the small line is pressed down, and not the power circle that is usually on the front panel.
After all is said and done, hopefully when you press the power button your computer boots up and everything is in order! If not, please Call That Girl and have your computer diagnosed at one of our service stations!
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Many of our clients use Outlook and most of the tips below are things I review with the clients when they call in with problems. Not every tip pertains to everyone, but overall these are great tips for Outlook users.
TIP: Outlook by default opens a PST File (Personal Storage) in a hidden file on your computer. That is where most of your email and folders probably are. Not everyone knows this and it’s very important that you back up that PST file often. If your computer crashes, the PST is just as important as your pictures and music!
TIP: if your Outlook is getting slow to open, you may want to see how large your PST file is. Some versions of Outlook will lock you out if it gets too large. If you have a newer copy of Outlook, you have a lot more room. But keep this in mind, the larger your PST file, the longer it will take to open. I won’t get into technical talk about this, but if your Outlook is slow to open, call us for a quick review on it, we can help you move off old emails to another PST and get your Outlook in good shape again.
TIP: Using multiple computers and am sick of dealing with mail everywhere? I happen to use a IMAP instead of (Pop3) that synchronizes all of my email and folders. I was at a place a few months ago where I had 4 computers I was checking email on and was just tired of all the extra work I had to do to manage the email. If you are interested in learning more about this, contact us for a review.
TIP: Set up rules and make your life easier! I have been doing this for years and LOVE IT. If I happen to get a ton of email from one person, I give them a folder and a rule. When I get an email from that person, it goes right to the folder I need. Outlook marks it unread, so you know there is new email there.
TIP: Looking for a calendar sync tool? I have been using the Google calendar with my Outlook for a couple of months and have to admit, I really like it. As many of you know, I’m not a big fan of using Google for everything, but I am liking this calendar option. You have to invite yourself to the event, and then it syncs to your Outlook calendar. I have my assistant do all the bookings on the Google calendar and I get the invites on my Blackberry and every computer I have Outlook on. I really dig this!
TIP: Be sure to check your junk e-mail folders! So many of us forget to check that folder, and I have found many important emails sneaking in there! Why is that? Because of the subject line. The person sent it with a title that was caught by spam/junk filters. I think checking that daily is important, you can mark what is not spam/junk to make sure that those emails come to your regular inbox.
Google WorkSpace Sync For Contacts Stopped Working with Outlook Desktop This is a known issue and has been a trending issue for many months now. Many online articles will point you to turning off contacts in the sync settings but for my clients, that wasn’t a good option as they need their contacts to be […]
Microsoft Teams button missing from Outlook Classic Desktop Calendar Common problem these days. Microsoft offered Teams to anyone awhile back, so many of my clients have found they can use it to attend meetings but to schedule meetings, it’s not functioning in the app or in Outlook Classic calendar. The reason is that they are […]
iCloud encountered an error while trying to connect to the server I’ve seen this error now a few times. Each time, different ways to resolve it. For this client, it was resolved by removing McAfee and web extensions. The web extension was causing it not to connect and while it might seem odd, most antiviruses […]
iCloud for Windows not showing step 5 to set up calendars and contacts in Outlook This is a snaggy error. I troubleshoot iCloud and Windows often and finally after two hours of working every angle, I figured out why step 5 was not showing up. The client got an error log that said something about […]
How to Fix the Outlook Desktop “Just a Moment” Loop After MFA Setup I had a client call in, his Outlook desktop would pop up a window to login, put in his password, then MFA and then just sit and spin in a loop. Would not connect Exchange to Outlook. After reviewing a few things […]
Microsoft Outlook Exchange and DNS Records Explained I’m not a DNS expert, but here is my story for today. Before I start, what you really need to know is at the end of the article. Feel free to read this article if you enjoy storytelling. Most of us in IT have heard the joke: “It’s […]
Something Went Wrong We ran into an error – Microsoft.Exchange.Data.Directory.ADDriverStoreAccessNonLocalException I came across this error trying to launch New Outlook for a client. After reviewing, the typical searches online were already tried and failed, so I read deeper and found that this fix works. Go to this folder in File Explorer: You can delete the […]
Outlook Not Sending Emails? Your VPN Might Be the Problem I’m not a VPN expert: But here’s my story today. Many of my clients are calling in with oddball problems with Outlook and programs needing the internet. For the past few months, the #1 suspect is VPN and very strong firewalls. McAfee, Norton and Malwarebytes […]
GoDaddy Microsoft 365 Pros and Cons: What Small Businesses Need to Know This article is for solo business owners and small companies who are considering GoDaddy, are current GoDaddy customers, or are thinking about leaving GoDaddy’s Microsoft 365 management. Take note: if you are currently using GoDaddy for basic email and Office and everything is […]
Eight Mailboxes in Outlook: What’s Really Causing the Slowdown Believe it or not, many of my clients have eight or more email accounts in Outlook. When I take on these clients, I know they are super users of Outlook. Meaning, they usually know a lot about their accounts and profile set up. One thing they […]
iCloud encountered an error while trying to connect to server Hi folks, I help clients often with iCloud and Outlook set up and this error is not a common one. My troubleshooting list didn’t solve it, so I had to offer the client a few options. One was removing McAfee. While they really enjoyed using […]
iCloud Connection Error Hi folks, I help clients often with iCloud and Outlook set up and this error is not a common one. My troubleshooting list didn’t solve it, so I had to offer the client a few options. One was removing McAfee. While they really enjoyed using McAfee, it was the culprit. Once he […]
How to change the order of accounts in New Outlook Hi folks! When I first started doing articles about New Outlook, there were so many things we could not change and the order of accounts was one of them. Now you can go to the settings in New […]
Your account has been locked Outlook.com I have seen this error before with new Outlook.com accounts, it’s very odd but it kicks in sometimes after you just set up a new Outlook.com account and then set up in Outlook Classic. Usually it happens the same day or next day. If you’re not seeing email delivering […]
Your account has been locked Outlook.com I have seen this error before with new Outlook.com accounts, it’s very odd but it kicks in sometimes after you just set up a new Outlook.com account and then set up in Outlook Classic. Usually it happens the same day or next day. If you’re not seeing email delivering […]
This message could not be sent Microsoft.Exchange.Data.Storage.QuotaExceededException: Microsoft Unified Storage is full. This message could not be sent. The client operation failed. Try sending the message again later, or contact your network administrator. Your message did not reach some or all of the intended recipients. Too long/didn’t read: The above content is all with this […]
Microsoft.Exchange.Data.Storage.QuotaExceededException: Microsoft Unified Storage is full. This message could not be sent. The client operation failed. Try sending the message again later, or contact your network administrator. Your message did not reach some or all of the intended recipients. Too long/didn’t read: The above content is all with this error: The account for Microsoft needs […]
New Outlook Accounts are grayed out cannot remove Long title, big problem! I have now seen this twice. This error usually is found when you add email accounts and the inbox is flickering gray lines. Same resolution. Here is what I did, should work for you: I tried to remove the account, it was gray […]
New Outlook Gmail has flickering gray lines in inbox emails not loading Long title, big problem! I have now seen this twice. Client has all the emails setup but the inbox is flickering gray lines. Here is what I did, should work for you: I tried to remove the account, it was gray also, could […]
New Outlook Cannot Add a New Email Without a Microsoft License This is a new issue I am seeing lately. Today I was helping a client set up his New Outlook email. He set up an Outlook.com first, then his other Outlook.com email. But when we tried to add his Business 365 account, it would […]
Where are search folders in New Outlook? Right now, that function is not available. It is on the roadmap for November 2025! I know it’s a favorite for inbox searchers, so keep an eye out and in November it should be added to your New Outlook. If you are new to “New Outlook”, You can […]
New Outlook Adding a Signture to Calendar Events This is currently not an option but look for it in December of 2025! This feature is on the Microsoft Roadmap. Once launched, you should be able to add the signature just as you did in Outlook Classic. If you are new to “New Outlook”, You can […]
Zoom calendar event won’t add to New Outlook A client called in last week with this issue. He was using New Outlook and when he went to the Zoom.us online account and scheduled a meeting, the ics download would not launch to add to his calendar. This also happeneded using the Zoom desktop app. I […]
How do I add RSS feeds in New Outlook RSS feeds is not included yet in the New Outlook version. You can send feedback to Microsoft using this link https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/forum/89a8afa3-2e1c-ec11-b6e7-0022481f8472
New Outlook and the future with 365 Apps If you’re an avid user of Outlook Classic like me, the New Outlook might take time some time to get used to. Once you are familiar though, the 365 apps will be fun for you to use I believe. Most of the big players will have apps […]
New Outlook Book for Technicians Introduction If you’re searching for a book about New Outlook for just technicians, you’re in the right place! This Patreon is where I’m publishing each chapter as I write it. Once the book is complete, I’ll release it as a downloadable eBook (PDF) here and on my business website www.callthatgirl.biz […]
New Outlook Gmail only downloading 10 emails Not a common issue request I get with New Outlook but I have seen this issue three times now. The first two clients didn’t like New Outlook so they chose to go back to Outlook Classic. This last client I helped, he ended up keeping his computer on […]
New Outlook Book Hi readers of my articles and posts here on my website. I’m Lisa Hendrickson, the owner of this site and Microsoft Outlook Expert & 365 Consultant. I decided to open this page up on my navigation bar for those curious about what a New Outlook Book would be about. In all my […]
New Outlook Gmail not receiving new email I had a client call in today and his New Outlook setup with regular free gmail.com wasn’t updating new emails since yesterday. I was traveling so I could not remote in, I asked him to restart his computer and let me know if that helped. I got home […]
New Outlook crashing and closing immediately after launching Hopefully this post is helpful for you. New Outlook problems are now becoming calls into queue as so many people are using it. I’ll be posting my New Outlook articles as I come across fixes. You can see them all on the ride side bar of this […]
Top 8 New Outlook Issues Hi Folks, for those setting up New Outlook and having some struggles, here are the top issues I’m seeing when helping my clients. Microsoft Exchange -If you have a Basic account, you might need to upgrade to get the accounts connected. Exchange plan 1 or business standard (recommended for full […]
Hi Folks, many of you know that I have spent 15 years in the tech communities helping and supporting techs around the world with Outlook issues, training and written eBooks. Now it’s time for my biggest adventure yet…I’m offering New Outlook Training for Technicians workshops free of charge. By 2029, Microsoft is ending life for […]
Can you change the subject line in an email in New Outlook? As of today, you cannot change the subject line in an email, you can though drag it to a calendar and change the subject line there. Easy answer today folks, if you need any help with New Outlook use the form below. […]
Where are the Junk Mail options in New Outlook Hi folks, Junk email options have changed a bit for New Outlook. Check out my list below, should point you in the right direction. Open New Outlook In the upper right you see the setting gear icon Click on it and a new window will open […]
Best Way to Export Contacts from New Outlook for CRM Integration You can skip to the bottom for the instructions, much of this blog post is about exporting/importing and the different data types. This post in “in progress” and will be updated as I have new information about exporting and importing contacts to and from […]
How to Export Contacts Out of New Outlook You can skip to the bottom for the instructions, much of this blog post is about exporting/importing and the different data types. This post in “in progress” and will be updated as I have new information about exporting and importing contacts to and from New Outlook. People […]
Does Classic Outlook and New Outlook share any data files? Some of my clients are emailing me questions about New Outlook and I am thrilled to see the questions. I’m going to post these questions in my website posts and then add to my New Outlook Resource Guide. https://callthatgirl.biz/new-outlook-resource-guide Question for today! Does Classic Outlook and […]
Is iCloud for Windows compatible with New Outlook Some of my clients are emailing me questions about New Outlook and I am thrilled to see the questions. I’m going to post these questions in my website posts and then add to my New Outlook Resource Guide. https://callthatgirl.biz/new-outlook-resource-guide Question for today! Is iCloud for Windows compatible […]
Can you use Outlook Classic and New Outlook at the same time? Some of my clients are emailing me questions about New Outlook and I am thrilled to see the questions. I’m going to post these questions in my website posts and then add to my New Outlook Resource Guide. https://callthatgirl.biz/new-outlook-resource-guide Question for today! Can […]
How to Import and Export PST into New Outlook As New Outlook develops, technicians and IT consultants are following the updates and features that are being added to the application. Our clients will have to switch in the next few years and it’s critical we know what is possible and not possible. It’s important we […]