Outlook office 2011, categorize colors of contacts do not show in Mail window. Works in Main Identity area but not in other user area.

19. October 2012 · Write a comment · Categories: Outlook for Mac · Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Outlook office 2011, 

Categorize colors of Contacts do not show in Mail window. 

Works in Main Identity area but not in other user area.


On my Mac, I have the main identity (admin) and my own desktop.

My wife has another login with her own desktop (Standard).

When I open Outlook, I see the mail window in my area, my email is the color of the Contact that I set in the Contacts Categorize option.

This is what I expect.


However when I start Outlook in my wife's user area (standard), the mail is NOT the colors of the Contact that was set in the Contacts Categorize option.


For both areas under Outlook Preferences, Categories, the Assign categories to messages from categorized contacts is check marked.


So how do I get my wifes area mail window to show the contact colors in the mail window ?

I cannot add my contacts to Windows Live Messenger.

21. September 2012 · Write a comment · Categories: Messenger · Tags: , , , , , ,
I cannot add my contacts to Windows Live Messenger on my Windows 7 laptop. 
Messenger was working fine a few days ago but then my contacts disapeared. 
I've tried reinstalling the latest version of Messenger and I also tried an older version but it's still the same. 
Anyone have any ideas?. Works fine on my Vista PC, Android Tablet and Mobile, the problem is just with my laptop.

If you put in the contacts email address in the Search contacts bar provided there window appears and gives you the option to add a contact as a friend, all you get when you click on that option is a web page opening and saying the contact has already been invited. 
If you click on add a contact from the option provided all you get is you have previously added a contact who uses this instant messaging address.

I can see my contacts online if I click on the People link but I cannot see them in messenger on my laptop.
I'd appreciate it if anyone could help me.
Thank You :)

Platform Installation Doesn’t Work!

20. June 2012 · Write a comment · Categories: Messenger · Tags: , , , ,
I need to (compulsorily!) install Windows Platform to access MSN. I keep following the instructions, e.g. Platform should appear when I request available updates It doesn't!. I am told to install a security programme; when I attempt to do so I am told I need a Works disc which I don't have.  What do I do???