Regional Library Computer Center

Computer classes are still being held in the RLCC every Monday, Tuesday and Saturday mornings. The classes will continue until the end of October. Call us at 205-226-3799 or 205-226-3798 for more information or to register for classes. We offer classes in:

• Basic PC
• Basic Internet
• Microsoft Word XP
• Microsoft Publisher XP
• Free Email on the Web
• Microsoft PowerPoint XP
• Microsoft Excel XP

Here is the link to RLCC calendar.

Ok…this is different. Usually our posts are about computer related issues but todays post is going to be a tad bit different but still dealing with technology.

I recently purchased Microsoft Excel 2002: 10 Minute Guide. Basically I was looking for something that would be very helpful and quick at the same time. I found both features in this book.

This 10 Minute Guide to Excel offers simple but practical help for busy people who need results fast.

10 MINUTES IS ALL YOU NEED TO LEARN HOW TO

• Build Excel worksheets from scratch
• Perform calculations using formulas and functions
• Format numbers and text to look great
• Insert new rows and columns in a flash
• Print worksheets so they are easy to read
• Create charts to display your data in a graphical format

To check to see whether your library has a copy of this book, go to:

http://vulcan.bham.lib.al.us/

 A special thanks to Alan Davis for todays post.

Uninstalling programs on Windows 

1. Select start.
2. Move mouse to “settings” (in menu).
3. Select “control panel” (Should appear in the menu of settings).
4. A new window should pop up,
5. Ok now every version of windows is setup different.
6. If this window a blue background with eight too ten icons then look on the right hand side of the window. Select the under lined words that say “windows classic view” or “windows classic” or “classic view”. It will then turn into a standard windows folder with many icons.(go to step
7. If this window already looks like a windows folder with many icons see the next step.(go to step
8. Select the icon that reads “add & remove programs” .
9. A new window should popup.
10. The window will say wait while list of programs is being populated.
11. When the list is finished it will appear with many of the programs on your computer.
12. Scroll down to the program you wish to remove and left click on it.
13. To the right of the programs name should be an option box that says “change or remove” “change or uninstall” “change” “uninstall” .
14. If it gives you the option to remove or uninstall then click on it.
15. Once you have selected it a box may appear asking if you wish to remove this program then click on yes.
16. Other boxes may pop up during this time.
17. “Do you wish to remove shared files” select no.
18. “Do you wish to restart your computer” select yes, but only after you have saved all files.