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Network
Mon Aug 16 05:27:47 CDT 2010
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  • Reinstalling TCP/IP on XP
    • Problem is on XP Home. It doesn't get an IP assigned to it, and the response to ping 192.168.2.1 is similar to Pinging àÉÇ with 32 bytes of data: So I used "netsh int ip reset" but no change. Then I tried the method in the KB for Server 2003 to uninstall it first, but it won't reinstall. Next I was going to try sfc and reapplying SP3. I just wanted to ask if there's another option I haven't thought of. -- Reply in group, but if emailing add one more zero, and remove the last word.
Hardware
Mon Aug 16 02:07:07 CDT 2010
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  • Xpower DDR3 New generation of heat sink
    • Silicon Power=E2=80=99s Latest Xpower DDR3 Overclocking Memory Module Revolutionary Heat sink for Better Performance and Stability For more information pls check below link: http://www.matinmemory.com/Default.aspx?PageID=3D52&RelatedID=3DhPeHhjjhhPd= X World class flash memory module manufacturer, Silicon Power announces today the new Xpower DDR3 overclocking series memory module. Complete with dual (2GBx2) and tri-channel (2GBx3) packs, it is available in DDR3-1600, 1800, 2000, 2133 MHz variants. Completely compatible with Intel quad-core Core i5 and Core i7 platforms, Xpower DDR3 modules use =E2=80=9Coblique groove manufacturing process=E2=80=9D and pure aluminum he= at sink to resolve heat dissipation issues. In addition, Xpower DDR3 applies 1.65V to maintain high speed and stability to meet the needs of enthusiasts and gamers. Product specifications: Memory module type: Xpower DDR3 Memory Pins: 240Pin Long-DIMM Frequency: DDR3-1600MHz / 1800MHz / 2000MHz / 2133MHz ECC function: Unbuffer Non-ECC Memory Capacity: 4GB(2GBx2) / 6GB(2GBx3) Flash module spec.: 128Mx8 (bit) (single module capacity) Operating voltage: 1.65 V Cas Latency: 8 (1600MHz) / 9 (1800/2000/2133MHz) Warranty: Lifetime warranty New generation of heat sink featuring ultra efficient heat dissipation 1. Oblique groove heatsink to increase surface areas on top and bottom 2. All aluminum heatsink for maximum heat dissipation. It effectively reduces up to 6~10 degrees under load. Fashionable gold alloy look for futuristic looks Status / temperature Xpower DDR3 General DDR3 Windows XP in idle mode 31=E2=84=83 35=E2=84=83 Full load 1hr 37=E2=84=83 48=E2=84=83 Full load 2hrs 39=E2=84=83 47=E2=84=83
Windows Basics
Mon Aug 16 07:42:42 CDT 2010
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  • How do you copy files in Windows 7?
    • I wanted to copy some photos to an external disk. I marked them to copy -- difficult, because it only seems to have icon view, and not list view, so one has to go Ctrl-C and click on every one. But when I had marked about 5, it began tyo copy them to somewhere else on the SAME disk. I try again, and it starts makinigt aother copy of the files on the SAME disk. As a result there is a HUGE waste of time, having to delete these folders individually, and instead of making backups I've probably deleted some of the originals as well. Something that takes 30 seconds in XP is going to take me 30 hours in Windows 7. Why to Microsoft have to make every new version more difficult to use than the last? -- Steve Hayes from Tshwane, South Africa Web: http://hayesfam.bravehost.com/stevesig.htm Blog: http://methodius.blogspot.com E-mail - see web page, or parse: shayes at dunelm full stop org full stop uk
Windows Update
Sat Aug 14 16:04:11 CDT 2010
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  • Solution for: Windows XP (NL): Windows Activation Problem + Windows
    • I think I have found a solution on the internet, I will sum it up shortly because the description wasn't that accurate, my description will be more accurate with additional information about what I think might have happened, but first a little story what I wanted to do today: Today I wanted to try and install Service Pack 3 for Windows XP dutch version (NL). This was not possible because Windows Automatic Updates was required by the Microsoft website to be able to download it and windows automatic updates is malfunctioning, so that became a short attempt. Then I decided to look into the matter/problem some more... I came across what seems to be a solution, the solution is: First stop windows automatic updates. (Via Control Panel/ Administrative Tools/Services) (ConfiguratieScherm/Systeembeheer/Services) Then open Windows Explorer/My Computer/This Computer and open the following folder: C:\Windows Inside that folder is another yellow folder called: SoftwareDistribution. Rename this folder to for example SoftwareDistribution(Old). (right click to get pop up menu with has the rename option). Then start windows automatic updates again. Then go to windowsupdate.microsoft.com or simply update.microsoft.com It will now simply redownload the web controls for automatic updates I think... and it will make a new folder called SoftwareDistribution. This folder should then only be 5.81 MB big or so... The strange thing is that the old folder was 600 MB ?! Furthermore the windows update site says that hundreds of patches were not/never installed ?!? Is it maybe confused... because the old history is now gone (via the old folder rename) or were they never installed because of maybe some stupid anti virus product or some other problem ? For now I guess windows update is simply confused and the patches were installed. So far so good. I will now attempt to skip over these 100's of patches and instead install service pack 3 which seems a smart thing to do... the 100's of patches are for sp2 only probably... and that's old... installing those patches could conflict with sp3 very maybe... So first sp3 and then i'll attempt another update to get the latest patches for sp3. And hopefully then this computer will start to work better again, hopefully flash 10.x will install... and hopefully the computer can then be considered "saved" and secure/updating again and running smoothly again. This have to re-install everything would be way too much work for my taste ! ;) :) including the backup and restoring of stuff bleh ;) Could take days to do such a thing... Therefore hopefully this sp3 will do the trick and keep ths computer running for a while ;) :) (I also contacted microsoft support... but I probably won't be needing that... oh well...) I'll return with another post to let you know how it went... Bye, Skybuck.
MS Media Player
Sun Jul 25 05:40:19 CDT 2010
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  • Window Media Player + Static
    • Hi, When playing some flv videos I seem to get some static (noise). Most of my flv's play without producing static. If I choose another player, there is no static. I want to use Windows Media Player, but would like to eliminate the static. Is there a plugin or any other way of eliminating the static in WMP? Thanks A
Win2000
Thu Aug 12 04:00:22 CDT 2010
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  • PXE booting from Windows 2000 - session/OS setup?
    • Got an old Windows 2000 server (I didnt set up) that is used for PXE booting. Basically, I can DHCP boot another machine from it. Then I get blue screen with white text informing me that this is the Client Installation Wizard. I log on using username PXE and then it gives me a list of 'operating systems'. This corresponds to the name of ghost sessions I have available to run on the server. Question is:- Where on the PXE server are these 'operating systems' configured?
PowerPoint
Sun Aug 15 15:55:09 CDT 2010
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  • text in excel embedded links prints bold in slide show
    • In EXCEL 2007 if I copy a block of cells (no bold, automatic text color {black}, and no fill), and PASTE SPECIAL>EMBED AS LINK into PPT 2007, the text displays as expected but when the slide show is started all the text is bold (it appears that the text is being outlined as colored text will have a black border around it). If I set the cell fill in EXCEL to any color (white, yellow, etc.) the text renders correctly after the embedding into PPT both in edit and slide show modes (the fill seems to 'hide' the outline around the text). The same problem exists with an embedded chart's axis lettering and titles, but I have been unable to figure out a way to stop it as I did with filling the cells. Is this a 'bug' or am I doing something wrong? Thanks in advance for any ideas. Glenn
Outlook 2
Sat Aug 14 08:03:46 CDT 2010
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  • outlook 2010 bugs
    • These bugs are reproducable (office pro 2010, win xp sp 3, upgraded from office pro 2007). Outlook 2007 didn't have these bugs on same computer. 1. I have 4 outlook accounts, 4th is hotmail account. (plugin hotmail has been updated) when doing send/receive all, he can send through hotmail (so uid/pass is right), but he doesn't write "receiving" and tells error 0x80004005 synchronizing mail account. Error 4203. 2. I have a contact, let's say john smith, with an e-mail address. When clicking "new e-mail", then typing john smith, clicking on "Check names", he doesn't find it. Even worst, typing the first name, he doesn't even propose contact in suggestions, and if I click on "show more names", he proposes the right contact. Shouldn't he propose the name of contacts folder, if it is typed correctly? Regards, Alain
Outlook
Mon Aug 16 02:20:19 CDT 2010
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  • Saving Outlook 2000 data when upgrading
    • I'm about to upgrade from Office 2000 to 2010. Can anyone suggest a way to save my data (pst files, I think) is such a way that they can easily be accessed after the upgrade?, perhaps a Word files?
Word
Mon Aug 16 09:23:51 CDT 2010
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  • Making visible the anchor point for floating drawing canvas
    • I followed http://www.ai.uga.edu/mc/FloatFigWord.pdf to create floating figures. In Word 2003, the advanced layout options I used to put the drawing canvas at the top of a column were: * Text Wrapping: Top and bottom * Picture Position: - Horizontal: "Alignment" "Left" relative to "Column" - Vertical: "Alignment" "Top" relative to "Margin" I can switch between the above positioning and "In line with text" to see where the figure is when it isn't floating. I also noted that even when the figure was floating, deleting the text where it resides when it is inline would also cause the floating figure to be deleted. This means there is an "anchor" point at the place where it resides when it is inline. Is there a way to make this anchor visible so that I don't go deleting it, and so that I know when the anchor is pushed to another new column when composing/editing? Tools->Options->View allows me to activate visibility of object anchors, but that's only when the object (the drawing canvas in this case) is selected.
Security
Sun Aug 15 17:49:04 CDT 2010
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Maintain
Fri Aug 13 16:05:51 CDT 2010
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  • F-Secure Greedy?
    • Has anyone seen this product as resource-hungry? Since its install weeks ago the PC disk-thrashes like mad and takes ages to start or shutdown, yet its meant to be a security product. Task manager indicates that F-Secure is nr the top of the list of so many criteria and I have 10 columns selected. PC is XP SP3 512 RAM
New User
Mon Aug 02 08:43:32 CDT 2010
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  • ActiveSynch Problem!!
    • Hello I am new in WIN CE development,I have Two Devices DTX7 and DTX30 , DTX Connec to Active Sync 4.5 and exchange data Successfuly But when i connect DTX 30 t PC it gives Error "Cannot start communications with the desktop computer Unable to open th connection “My Connection”. This connection is not valid or doe no exist Please open Communications in the Control Panel on your device, specify a ne connection to use for PC Connection, and reconnect.&quot please Give me some Point of Solution THANKS in Advance!!!
XP Help
Sun Aug 15 18:07:46 CDT 2010
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  • How to detect if an *.exe/*.dll is 32bit oder 64bit?
    • Assume I have got an *.exe or *.dll. How can I find out (without trial and error) if this is a 32bit or a 64bit version? Is there a inspect tool/easy (!) disassembler which peeks into the binary code and tells me the information? Maybe a built-in WinXP tool? Cindy
Windows XP
Fri Apr 02 23:33:41 CDT 2010
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  • Need a Key Finder that actually works
    • Hi All, I have been testing a utility called Key Finder. It is suppose to translate license numbers ( 1234-oem-567 ...) back to key numbers (YHK6S-I2889-...). Only one problem: it always gets them wrong. Any one know of a utility like this, only that gets the key numbers correct? Many thanks, -T
Vista Mail
Mon Aug 16 08:14:03 CDT 2010
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  • Problem receiving some emails
    • I have not received several emails over the last few days that were sent to me. Address is correct. I have received many emails on those days, but a few never came through. This is very important!!! -- ZC
Win Vista
Mon Aug 16 09:38:53 CDT 2010
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  • PC Goes Of For No Obvious Reason And Then..
    • I have Vista Home Premium which inadvertently switches itself off and I have to go through about 7 or 8 manual boots under 'choose repair option' which repairs a little, switches off, I reboot, it repairs a little further, switches off and so on until I get to 'will start up at a point. Any ideas as to why this maybe ? The PC has Norton 360 on it... TIA
Outlook IE
Fri Aug 06 16:10:16 CDT 2010
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  • OE Won't Send to Comcast Domain
    • I'm running IE8 with OE on a WinXP machine. Comcast is my ISP. If I address an email to my friends and family that have comcast.net email addresses, and/or myself, and to others outside the comcast domain, only those outside the comcast domain receive the email. This is happenning only on one machine, so it has something to do with OE. If I use the Comcast webmail, everything works fine. Any ideas?
IE Explorer
Thu Aug 12 00:42:59 CDT 2010
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  • Skechers,Skechers shoes,Shape Ups shoes,Skechers Shape Ups
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