The specified file is larger than the maximum supported file size

This error occurs when user upload a file that size exceeding than the allowed limit. Normally SharePoint library allows only 50MB as default upload file size. If user wants to upload file that size more than 50 MB, the upload file size limit has to be increased in the Central Administration by Administrator.

Open the SharePoint2010 Central Administration. Click on Manage web application link which us under Application management section.

Select the web application that needs update on file upload size.

Navigate the General setting in the ribbon control for selected web application. Then click on General setting.

Now update the size in the maximum upload size input text box. And then click on Ok button. Note: The value for maximum upload size is invalid or out of range. The maximum value is 2047 MB

Office 2010 Product Guides

Microsoft has prepared good product guides for Office 2010 applications. It is very useful for Office 2010 beginners. Refer below URL to get all Office 2010 product guides.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=e690baf0-9b9a-4c47-88da-3a84f3e9b247

How to Hide Quick Launch in SharePoint 2010

The easiest way to hide the quick launch bar in a specific site/subsite is simple Style script/code.
1. Open the SharePoint site and switch to Edit Mode
2. Add the HTML Form Web Part from Forms webpart group
3. Select the web part and click “Edit HTML source” in Editor part
4. Use below code and click on Apply -- OK button

Configuration Failed when installing SP 2010 on Windows 7

I found a very useful link that guides to solve most of the SharePoint 2010 installation issues on Windows 7 machine.

http://myspexp.com/2010/05/31/configuration-failed-when-installing-sp-2010-on-windows-7-failed-big-time-3/