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MY RESOURCES - also
see
VISTA , MAC , COMCAST , 7
http://office.live.com WORD, EXCEL, PP, OneNote (free online editions -requires Live ID)
http://ninite.com app installer
Remove Flash and install 10.1 beta for security (use unistaller)
https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTQ4NzI5NDk
http://www.2-viruses.com/ Remove Antispyware Soft, Antivirus Soft etc...roughe
Antivir Boot CD http://www.free-av.com/en/tools/12/avira_antivir_rescue_system.html
Malwarebytes v 1.46 off my server
Microsoft’s No-Charge phone # for virus and malware removal 1-866-727-2338
Control
Panel Exchange 2007 Server
https://cp.dnamail.com or
=
https://cp.exchangecarrier.net (Control Panel)
https://owa.exchangecarrier.net full
email and password
To configure Exchange access on your
iPhone/iPod Touch: (2.0 software)
1. Open Settings -> Mail,
Contacts, Calendars
2. Add Account -> Microsoft
Exchange
3. Enter your email address for Email (Ex. user@domain.com)
4. Enter your email address as username (Ex. user@domain.com)
5. Enter your password
6. Click Next. If you get a certificate error click Accept (twice?)
7. Enter "mob.exchangecarrier.net" as
Server. Click Next -> Save.
*I had 2 tweak and toggle SSL to ON before it would connect and
had to change owa. to mob.
A CNAME record needs to be created for this to work autodiscover.domain.com
= mob.exchangecarrier.net
Cannot start microsoft Outlook. Cannot open the Outlook window.
fix: start > run> outlook.exe
/resetnavpane
Get cached names back when creating a new Outlook file aka the .NK2
(VISTA) C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Outlook username.Nk2
Sonicwall
- to enable 172.x to talk to 192.x on OS 5.1 enhcanced you must
change the default rule. Go to: Firewall > Access Rules
(WLAN > LAN
button) from
Matrix - edit Deny Rule to Allow All.
Error when double clicking an Excel file: Windows cannot find the file "my path
to file".
In Excel 2007, click the Microsoft Office Button , click Excel
Options, click the Advanced category, and then under the
General section, clear the Ignore other applications that use Dynamic
Data Exchange (DDE) check box.
Fix Conficker.ABC fix
Norton 2009 Trial (off my server) 60 megs (direct from nortons servers)
Foxit Reader 2.3 cleaner version - off my server
Windows Update Fix
ATT, SBCGLOBAL email settings wizard
http://www.obviously.com/tech_tips/Yahoo_DSL_setup_no_CD.html
How to put a SBS/ATT 2WIRE 1701 DSL Modem into Bridge Mode
192.168.1.254/mdc (management diagnostic
console - advanced)
192.168.1.254
AVG kills XP fix - might need XP CD to recover .dll
McAfee Removal Tool 2005-2009 - unistall from Add/Remove, reboot, r-click run
as admin (VISTA users) and run this tool for proper clean up.
Windows "Fix It" tools
XP fails to load right at Desktop - via Craig
SOLUTION: This solution might or might not work for everyone but it did for me.
(I am assuming that your Windows installation is in C:\Windows)
Enter to your Windows emergency recovery console via ur boot menu.
If you dont have it, then you need to boot with your Windows CD.
To do that, some bioses let you press [F8] when u see the post
screen to pick boot media or just go into Bios and change boot
order so you boot from the CD first. Once you get to the first
menu, press R for recovery console. Pick the OS you want to boot
in (usually C:\windows), and enter your administrator password.
If you don't have one or can't remember if you do, just hit [enter].
Then, once you get the C:\Windows> prompt, (I am assuming that your CD drive is letter E, but change to your CD
drive letter accordingly) type:"EXPAND E:\i386\userinit.ex_ C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32" without the quotes and it doesn't have to be in caps. This should put a fresh
copy of userinit.exe into your windows installation. After this
just type EXIT and hit [enter] and you will reboot automatically
and hopefully you will be on your way back to your precious desktop >;) - can alos just copy it off another Windows install via ERD.
The messaging interface has returned an unknown error. It the problem persists,
restart Outlook - this error can happen for searches, calendar, creating
new email. If using an .OST file simply back it up (outlook.bak)
and delete. Then open Outlook and a new cahed version will
be downloaded from Exchage to Outlook. If .PST try deleting
some messages to reduce .pst size.
Shift/delete
ScrubIT ("filtered DNS" for Adult and harmful sites) 3 million sites
67.138.54.100
207.225.209.66
REMOVE FAKE WINDOWS ANTIVIRUS 2008/2009
Manually kill prosses via task manager, install Malwarebytes (free
trial) - SpyDoctor can get some of it but not all.
DSL EXTREME's new email settings via Gmail
Incoming Mail Server (POP): pop.gmail.com
Incoming Mail Server (IMAP): imap.gmail.com
Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp.gmail.com
Outgoing mail (SMTP): make sure it is set to 465 and SSL is checked
Incoming mail (POP3): make sure it is set to 995 and SSL is checked
*requires auth
Youtube quality hack:
just by adding... &fmt=18 ...to
end of a URl on youtube it will increase the video resolution off
their server to 480x360! (for much better quality)
Missing CD/DVD player fix
www.wireless.att.com/blackberrystart Blackberry email setup page
AT&T RBL request Remove (need bounced back email for submision form)
http://worldnet.att.net/general-info/bls_info/block_inquiry.html
Remove
port :25 block from SBS/ATT/PAC BELL - select Opt out port 25
ATT/SBC/YAHOO Settings changing once again:
Change the POP server to pop.att.yahoo.com
Change the SMTP server to smtp.att.yahoo.com
Check the option labeled Use an encrypted connection (SSL)
and change the SMTP port to 465
Check the option labeled Use an encrypted connection (SSL)
and change the POP3 port to 995
*Some documents say requires authentication as
well
*if you still get an error the email might have to be "approved"
via the link error in Outlook
AT&T Yahoo! Customer Care 1-800-ATT-2020
Comcast Business Internet Notes: - see my other comcast page
10.1.10.1 cusadmin/highspeed (SMC
all in one)
If you want to use Static IP's on your own router/Linksys instead
of the SMC put it in "modem/bridge" mode by:
ON FIREWALL TAB
check off Disable Firewall for True Static IP
check off Disable Gateway Smart Packet Detection - comcast
techs don't even know what this is but say it causes problems with
SSL "sometimes" - they say wack it.
ON LAN TAB
Uncheck Enable LAN DHCP (this turns off DHCP but you can still get
to 10.1.10.1 behind your own Linksys etc...) Also, add 1 OpenDNS
here... just in case (Comcast DNS has issues)
Now you can plug in a Linksys to one of the 4 ports and set it as
Static WAN 75.x.x.x.x and do NAT
Log in for Portal (email, Exchange) http://businessclass.comcast.net
https://psi.secunia.com/
Webpercetion SMTP is webpercetion.com port 25 and 366 as backdoor
Outlook 2007 SCANPST - run untill
files are fixed - other tweaks
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\SCANPST.EXE
http://kurtsh.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!DA410C7F7E038D!2032.entry
100% CPU USAGE FROM WINDOWS/MIRCOSOFT UPDATE BUG -Fix
Step 1. Patch msi.dll. Users need to replace the
msi.dll file (the Microsoft Installer DLL) that svchost.exe controls.
To do this, download and install the patch from Knowledge Base
article 927891.
Step 2. Update Windows Update. Users also need to get the latest Windows Update
client, which is version 3.0. Links to the 32- and 64-bit versions
can be found at the Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Product
Team blog.
Login info for most router OPEN-DNS
Log into Comcast Business Gateway Router http://10.1.10.1 cusadmin / highspeed
Dell Network Printer Troubleshooter: Restart Windows Server Print Spooler/Service,
also try to telnet 192.168.1.2 9100 and enter "Hello World" enter.
This
should
print out a test page.
netstat
-ab shows connections 6667 is bad and that the PC has been botted
by an IRC Trojan
Function (FN) and Power starts the Inspiron 6000 Diagnostics test - Cool
Windows SteadyState for XP - reboot and return your computer to its original state
Disable
Windows Genuine Advantage Pilot Notifications
How
to update virus definition files using the Intelligent Updater
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/defs.download.html
Virus Total (what 32 AV's say about a file - upload and scans)
Security
Update MS06-015 kills File Save As... with errors/crashes (Excel,
WORD, MY DOCUMENTS)
Start > Run > Regedit
Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell
Extensions\Cached
Right-click "Cached", point to New, click "DWORD
Value", and then enter:
{A4DF5659-0801-4A60-9607-1C48695EFDA9} {000214E6-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}
0x401
Set the Data of this value to 1
Close the Registry Editor
Restart the computer
Restore
the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer (XP only): If you can't view
photos or faxes by double-clicking their file icons, re-register
the viewer's DLL: Start, Run, type regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll
Restore
SBS using NTBACKUP
F8 to Directory Restore Mode > NTBACKUP System State and Exchange
Store reboot
F8 again to Directory Restore Mode > NTBACKUP c:\ reboot
Remote
Desktop via CMD (shows true desktop and systray) - make batch file
cls
mstsc /v:192.168.100.25 /console
Windows
Update Fails - may get 0x800b0001 error
Start, Run and type REGSVR32 SOFTPUB.DLL
Start, Run and type REGSVR32 INITPKI.DLL
Start, Run and type REGSVR32 MSSIP32.DLL
Start, Run and type REGSVR32 wintrust.dll
XBOX
360 Troubleshooting Fixes
IF MTU's or ICMP fails lower MTU's to 1492 or 1420. Disable UPnP.
Upgrade Firmware.
1-800-4MY-XBOX
Xbox
Live Compatible routers
Dell
PC Restore by Symantec is available on Dimension and Inspiron systems
that shipped on or after 7/16/2004 in the US. Reboot and at Dell
screen hit <Ctrl> and <F11>. The Dell PC Restore by
Symantec window appears. (Press the keys one time only. If you press
them more than once, a keyboard error occurs and the process has
to be initiated again).
*For VISTA F8 > Repair Your Computer > Dell Factory Image Restore
Broadmax
Modems are at 192.168.0.1 admin/Broadmax
- turned into Bridge RFC mode and vpvc = 0 /35 for DSLXtreme STATIC
IP or they can do NAT and DHCP. Boot with DHCP on PC to test.
Netopia Cayman 3300 can do the same thing 172.16.0.254
Create
an Indestructible Shared PC
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1892666,00.asp more info
TOP
50 Microsoft Downloads (Service Packs, Software)
Remove
Norton Antivirus Corp 10.0 Start
Up Scan
Microsoft
Powertoys
microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroups
ADSL
modems will often lose sync when a non-filtered phone is taken off
hook!
http://housecall.trendmicro.com
free online Virus scanner
McAfee
AVERT Stinger - Virus Removal of top 50
Intelligent
Updater Norton (when LiveUpdate won't work)
SP2
Bug Fix "This connection has limited or no connectivity"
Troubleshooting
Workgroups Checklist of things to try (can't access denied message)
try \\full ip or name\share name
Default
Password List 3COM to Windows ********
STRAT>
RUN> control userpasswords2 (tweak user logon settings)
WON"T
BOOT OPTIONS:
LAST KNOWN GOOD CONFIG
System Restore from F8 prompt> %systemroot%system32 restore strui.exe
Reboot from the Windows XP CD. Choose "R" for recovery
Consule. Choose the appropriate number. Type help for a list of
available commands that are at your disposal. For example, you can
repair a messed up boot sector by typing FIXBOOT and then typing
enter afterward. If you are having difficulty booting up because
of a messed up ntldr file, however, then you might need to replace
it by typing:
COPY E:i386NTLDR C:
or Winternals Bootable CD!
The
Show Desktop icon isn't a normal shortcut. If you accidentally delete
it: Launch Notepad and type these lines:
ADVERTISEMENT [Shell]
Command=2
IconFile=explorer.exe,3
[Taskbar]
Command=ToggleDesktop
Save the file with the name "Show Desktop.scf" including
the quotes, to the folder C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application
Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch, where username is
replaced by your actual user account name.
Error
Message: Cannot Find \Windows\System32\hal.dll (need to confirm
this)
Removed hard drive from system.
Added Hard drive to a 2nd WORKING XP PRO System. As Slave on Cable
select.
***(all
references to “D:\” are the Slave Hard drive damaged
windows)***
Booted
system and enabled - Explorer\tools\folder options
Display
contents of system folders.
Show Hidden Files and Folders.
UN-check Hide Protected OS Files.
Go
to “D:\” open Boot.ini in NOTEPAD, remove the Extra
OS’s added with option 1.
Close and Save changes to Boot.ini
Go
to “My Computer” Right click on “D:\” select
SEARCH “D:\”
Search
“All or Part of the File Name” = “hal”
Hal.dll
may or may not be found in “D:\WINDOWS\System32” either
way it’s no good.
A working copy of hal.dll WILL be found in “C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386”
COPY THAT FILE “D:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386\hal.dll”
And Paste it to “D:\WINDOWS\System32” folder; if it
asks to overwrite say YES.
You
may now un-do the changes made to Explorer\tools\folder options
to RE-Hide files.
Shut Down the computer.
Remove
the 2nd Drive and reinstall it to its own tower as Master. You should
Now be able to boot the computer up as if nothing ever happened.
With
the exception that it will prompt you to reinstall some drivers,
Just say YES and let it auto detect …THEY ARE ALREADY THERE.
And will setup fine. This "FIX" assumes that the computer
in question HAS at ther very least service pack1, if not service
pack 2. If these patches have NOT been installed , I dont belive
any such Reserve copy of hal.dll will wxist on the drive!
OR
HAL.DLL
MISSING OR CORRUPT ERROR MESSAGE
If
you get an error regarding a missing or corrupt hal.dll file, it
might simply be the BOOT.INI file on the root of the C: drive that
is misconfigured.
Here's
what to do:
Insert
and boot from your Windows XP CD.
At the first R=Repair option, press the R key
Press the number that corresponds to the correct location for the
installation of Windows you want to repair.
Typically this will be #1
Type bootcfg /list to show the current entries in the BOOT.INI file
Type bootcfg /rebuild to repair it
Take out the CD ROM and type exit
BOOT.INI
Looks like this on my PC:
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows
XP Professional" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn
Office
2003/XP Add-in: Remove Hidden Data Tool
http://www.sonicwall.com/support/
Maxblast
3 copy old data to new drive
http://support.microsoft.com/newsgroups
Windows
WHQL Drivers Hunt
Free
Drivers - driverfiles.net
Microsoft
Baseline Security Analyzer
Checks for Vulnerabilities. Great resource with fixes!
Netstat
type: netstat -a to get a list of open ports.
XP
System File Checker START> RUN> sfc /scannow *needs
XP CD to copy from
Hard
disk status analyzer http://www.ariolic.com/activesmart
Remove
sensitive data from your hard drive (Eraser) 1's & 0's
http://www.tolvanen.com/eraser
or ERD 2005
http://www.dslreports.com/tools speed test and port scan
http://grc.com
LeakTest, SheildsUp
http://www.nscan.org
port scanner NT
Get
rid of Spyware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com
SpyBot
Search & Destroy
http://www.webroot.com
Name
all the hardware/software inside the box - free 30 days http://www.belarc.com
Windows
XP Online Upgrade
Utility Checker
http://www.linksys.com/support
SonicWAll
VPN Client Home Page
http://www.pcworld.com/reviews
Top 10 lists. Laptops, video cards, priters...
Adjust
Microsoft ClearType for XP
Recover
OE Email .DBX and .WAB files and Import
Email
Bug Error
Message 421 or Unable to send Message BEFSR41 BEFSR81 BEFW11S4
(192.168.1.1 Advanced>Filters> Enable MTU's @ 1492) Works
for FTP on Earthlink!
MTU
Ping Test ping -f -l 1472 google.com
If
you receive the message: Packet needs to be fragmented but DF set.
Then you need to lower the MTU. Try the same test again using 1470
in place of 1500. If you get a message like: Reply from 216.115.108.243:
bytes=1472 time=180ms TTL=246. Then 1492 is a sufficient size.
Solves Email hang error 0X800CCC0F, FTP and many more errors.
Port
numbers :80, :21, :1723 (1 - 65,535)
TOP
100 Freeware Programs at WebAttach.com http://kickme.to/FOSI/
http://www.xpsc.net
Windows XP Software Compatibility Service - post
http://www.realvnc.com
VNC (server and client)
MCP VDS2
ns1.fastdns.net
ns2.fastdns.net
http://24hourglobalsupport.com/eps/
Tivo/tco
brooke40-batmts
Rest
TCP/IP in Windows XP and 2003 Server - from a command line:
netsh interface ip reset c:\resetlog.txt
Check
Window Size - javascript:resizeTo(1024,768)
XP
Stop Messages http://www.xptuneup.com/xptuneup_stopmessages.htm
The
socket error, 10051, translates to 'Network is unreachable.' This
is often the case if your ISP blocks sending mail (blocking port
25) through anyone other than their OWN smtp server.
OS
10 to a WIFI Network
Comcast:
***NEW CD ROCKS***
Install without CD
In proxy settings put sas.r2.attbi.com port :8000 (ipconfig should
show 12.xxx.xxx.xxx) then go to https://sas.r2.attbi.com add account
and last 9 from account as reg #. Can then create master email account.
Then Undo proxy ***Advanced Execptions rule add *.r2.attbi.com if
needed***
To swap modem unplug firewall, go to URL "https" (5-10
times) add Account and last 9 digits of account as reg #. Then put
back firewall as basic DHCP. mail.comcast.net, smtp.comcast.net
*Add additional email accounts www.comcast.net
>
Service Center > Account Management
SBC
Global
Install without CD
In XP create a PPPoE Account
username = dslreguser
password = reguser
uncheck Turn off Internet Connection Firewall for this Connection
Then go to: https://secure.swbell.net/dsluniversal
follow info.
Rename account UserID@sbcglobal.net and pass (or add to firewall)
SBC
YAHOO! (new)
Install without CD
In XP create a PPPoE Account
username = sbcyahooreg@sbcglobal.net
password = sbcyahooreg
uncheck Turn off Internet Connection Firewall for this Connection
Then go to: https://sbcreg.sbcglobal.net
Rename account UserID@sbcglobal.net and pass (or add to firewall)
From
MAC OSX get files from a PC.
1. Go into your Finder and choose Connect to Server.
2. Browse the network.
3. Select your PC.
Share
XP printer for OSX
Fix
dual boot back to just Windows from Windows and Linux. Boot into
rescue mode with a CD or floppy. At he command line type FDISK /MBR
. This will replace the master boot record.
FLAGGING PORT 25 (SMTP)
test by >telnet domain.com 25 (blank screen = bad, must use their
smtp servers for sending email)
Test
for open relay without getting black listed by:
telnet domain-to-check.com 25
helo (enter)
250 domain-to-check.com Hello
mail from:test@yahoo.com (enter)
250 2.1.0 test@yahoo.com....Sender OK
rcpt to:user@another.com (enter)
550 5.7.1 Unable to relay for user@another.com *unable to
relay means safe
exit
GOOGLE
searches for file types...
file-name filetype:xls site:edu
intitle:"index of" site:com passw
http://johnny.ihackstuff.com/index.php?module=prodreviews
Earthlink
Netopia Modem (has built in PPPoE) To turn off and use a Linky/Sonic
PPPoE, plug directly to PC then authenticate username and pass.
Then go to 172.xxx.xxx.254/config disable PPPoE to enable bridge
mode. Then reconnect firewall with PPPoE enter regular person@earthlink.net
& password
http://www.eid.toshiba.com/support/drivers/dp4580.shtml
Toshiba Drivers
Submit
your support question to a Microsoft Support Professional and get
online help using e-mail (fee may be required). http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;en-us;incidentsubmit
.NET NEEDED
AOL
Email via IMAP! (Outlook etc...) http://members.aol.com/adamkb/aol/mailfaq/imap/
imap.aol.com (port 143)
smtp.aol.com (port 587) * SMTP server requires authentication
Use your AOL screen name and password
Reset
Outlook Folders - Start> RUN outlook /resetfolders
http://www.palmone.com/us/support/outlooksupport.html
Outlook
2003
AOL
SMTP test via Telnet mail
transaction through telnet
Firmware
upgrades all CD-ROM info site http://www.cdfreaks.com
NetBIOS
LMHost location C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc
LMHosts is for NetBIOS (computer names) and the
HOSTS file is for DNS names like websites to IP address
LMHosts.SAM is a sample file that you can use as a template (rename
LMHosts)
OPEN
HOST FILE EASY WAY...START> RUN>
%systemroot%\NOTEPAD.EXE %systemroot%\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\etc\HOSTS
IPCONFIG /renew Error
An error occured while renewing interface LAN: An
operation was attempted on something that is not a socket remove
Winsock and Winsock2 from Reg and re-over-install TCP/IP
Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock2
Right-click Winsock and then Winsock2 to Delete, and then click
Yes.
Quit Registry Editor
Reinstall
TCP/IP on a Windows XP-based computer
Install TCP/IP on top of itself. To do this, follow these steps:
In Control Panel, double-click Network Connections, right-click
Local Area Connection, and then click Properties.
Click Install.
Click Protocol, and then click Add.
Click Have Disk.
In the Copy manufacturer's files from box, type c:\windows\inf,
and then click OK.
In the list of available protocols, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP),
and then click OK.
Restart your computer.
or
try
Repair
Winsock1 - XP sp2 ONLY
START> RUN > netsh winsock reset catalog
Also
check out Mircosoft
Q Article +++ and try static IP (worked at Phils)
System
File Checker for XP and 2003 Server Start > Run sfc /scannow
(needs CD in drive to get files)
Unblock
Programs in SP2 - Open Ports in Windows Firewall - TechNet
AOL
Dialup Workaround for SP2 Start> Run> firewall.cpl
SPEED
UP START MENU TWEAK
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop (the last word may appear
as 'desktop'). Double-click the MenuShowDelay icon on the right,
and change 'Value data' from its default of 400 (milliseconds) to
something speedier, like 0 (also turn off Fade or slide menus into
view under Visual Effects tab in the Performance Options and Fade
Out Menus)
You
can delete every file on your hard drive with a stupid command such
as START> RUN> deltree /y C:\
XP
SP2 268 megs
Logging
ON logs you off after Using Adaware - Fix:
Boot your computer from your Windows XP restore cd/OS cd, when the
menu comes up hit the R key to get to the recovery prompt.
The
prompt should start off at C:\Windows.
Type cd system32
The prompt should now read C:\Windows\system32
Type: copy userinit.exe wsaupdater.exe
Reboot
Remove
Spyware from Desktop!
To see if your desktop background has been co-opted by spyware.
Right click on an empty area of the Desktop and choose Properties
then the Desktop tab then click Customize Desktop then click the
Web tab and choose to delete or uncheck anything weird in there.
Fix
Word Files
Quick fix: In Word 2002 and 2003, select File, Open, click the down
arrow next to the Open button in the bottom-right corner, and select
Open and Repair. If these steps don't repair the document, cut all
its contents except the last paragraph mark, and paste them into
a blank document. If this also fails, select File, Open, and in
the 'Files of type' box, click Recover Text from Any File (*.*).
Then click Open. This recovers only the text without the formatting.
If Word still can't open the file, click Tools, Options, General,
check Confirm conversion at Open, click OK, and use the 'Recover
Text' option again.
Fix
Office Application:
Click Help, Detect and Repair to launch a file-repair utility. Make
sure 'Discard my customized settings and restore default settings'
is unchecked, and click Start. If a file has been corrupted or something
else is out of place, the program fixes the damage. Have your Office
installation CD handy before you begin.
Office
App wont open at all:
If an Office application won't start, open Control Panel and click
or double-click Add or Remove Programs. Select the entry for Microsoft
Office and then choose Click here for support information. Click
Repair to reinstall all the apps
REMOVE
Messenger! (for real this time dammit!)
START > RUN>
RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove
*If Outlook is slow to open disable calls to use Messenger in Tools
> Options> Other
Normal.dot
errors in Word. Try opening from START > RUN Winword.exe /a if
this now works its one of these 5:
-
Word's Data registry key
- The Normal.dot global template
- Addins and templates
- COM addins
- Word's Options registry key
To
fix try running the SUPPORT.dot Tool (Open Winword.exe /a then File>
Open C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office11\Macros\support.dot
(this file is only here on full Office Installs may have to add
it if not there) Launch the Troubleshoot Utility run through 1-5
Fix
Outlook Contacts Error (normally if copying over current .pst) Click
on Contacts Folder Area then from Drop Down Menu: Tools > Adrress
Book (will proably get error here now) OK, choose Tools > Options
pick new order from 3 options.
When
you try to view any one of the following dialog boxes, the dialog
box may appear to be empty or partly empty: • Search •
User Accounts • Windows Update • Help and Support •
System Restore or If you are seeing this page your browser settings
prevent you from automatically redirecting to a new URL...
To fix: Reregister Jscript.dll and Vbscript.dll
1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type regsvr32 jscript.dll, and then click OK.
3. Click OK.
4. Click Start, and then click Run.
5. In the Open box, type regsvr32 vbscript.dll, and then click OK.
6. Click OK (MS Page: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=831430
)
Errors
when installing the Symantec Common Client program update via LiveUpdate
(2003?)
When it fails to update the Common Client, it gives a list of files
(with path)that it can't update. Go through each one and rename
them to something - e.g. prepend them with 'old' for example. Re-run
live update and it will 'install' the common client update successfully.
Then go back to the files and rename them back - because you can
sort alphabetically in details view and make sure you rename them
all back. (have not tried yet)
IP
connection fails after SP2 Run MS Fix tool
System
fails to boot (see XP loading then reboots) try F8 > Recovery
Mode (off XP CD - may need F6 drivers) > S > at prompt chkdsk
/p (run few times! til no errors)
"You
might not have permissions to use this network resource.",
"Access Denied". "FIX!"
*try "System Restore" if recent...
Step 1. Check the related user rights on the problematic machine.
1.
Click Start, click Run, type gpedit.msc
2.
Navigate to:
Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local
Policies\User Rights Assignment
3.
In the right pane, double click "Deny access to this computer
from the network" option. Remove all users or group from the
list.
4.
In the right pane, double click "Access this computer from
the network" option. Add the user account or group to the access
list and test the issue.
If
this doesn't help, try the following steps.
Step
2. Check the related registry key on the problematic machine
1.
Click Start, click Run, type regedit
2.
Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
3.
Make sure the value data of RestrictAnonymous is 0 (worked for geek)
If this is not the case, please set it to 0 and reboot to check
the effect.
If
the issue persists, try the next step.
Step
3. Enable Guest account on another machine in the workgroup and
on the problematic machine.
1.
On the Windows XP machine, click Start, click Run, and type compmgmt.msc
2.
Navigate to Local Users and Groups\Users.
3.
In the right pane, enable the Guest account.
4.
Test the issue again.
Use
the next step if it doesn't help.
Step
4. Turn off Simple File Sharing on the problematic machine.
Fix
bad files do to Power Outage, Bad Video Card Voltage etc...
Boot from the Windows setup CD and choose R for recovery console.
Select which operating system to login to. Login with Administrator
password, then at the command prompt run chkdsk /p until there are
no errors (read the summary each time). OR...
Boot off ERD Commander 2005 > chkdsk /f -may need to run
chkdsk /r as well (unmuont if needed)
Change
default RDP PORT to access 2nd PC on network via firewall: (i.e.
3390, 3391...)
Start > RUN> REGEDIT>
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\TerminalServer\WinStations\RDP-Tcp\
Open PortNumber, on the Edit menu, click Modify, and then click
Decimal.
Type the new port number, and then click OK. (default is 3389)
Forward new port (i.e. 3390) to internal IP now via router
Then from outside LAN PC use XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX:3390 or MyXPPro:3390
*WIN7 - if you chacnge port to 55555 from 3389
you must manually allow those ports in the firewall rules as well
(UDP
and
TCP) Add
new Rule under FIREWALL > ADVANCED SETTINGS on left> > PORT > 55555 > TCP save as _RDP for 55555 TCP
Solve
HAL.dll errors, boot.ini and XP wont start errors
Boot from your XP Setup CD and enter the Recovery Console...At the
command prompt, type:
Bootcfg
/Rebuild
and
hit enter. Windows will then scan the hard drive, looking for valid
Windows installs and startup information.
The
exact verbiage will depend on your setup, but after a few moments
you'll see a prompt that says something like:
Total
Identified Windows Installs: 1
[1] C:\Windows
Add Installation To Boot List?
Assuming
the information you see is correct, enter "Y" for yes,
and Bootcfg will start the process of rebuilding the boot list to
include the indicated Windows installation. Along the way, it will
repair most "Missing or corrupt HAL.DLL," "Invalid
Boot.Ini," "Windows could not start...," and similar
errors. After a moment, you'll be asked to "Enter Load Identifier."
This is the name of the operating system that will appear in boot
menus. For consistency with the standard nomenclature used by Microsoft,
enter "Microsoft Windows XP Professional" or "Microsoft
Windows XP Home Edition" without the quotes and hit enter.
Next
you'll be asked to "Enter OS Load Options." For normal
installations, enter:
/Fastdetect
and
hit enter. In most cases, that's all it will take. You can type
"Exit" to leave the Recovery Console and reboot the PC,
which should then start normally.
Maybe
even as simple as:
Boot from your XP Setup CD and enter the Recovery Console
Run "Attrib -H -R -S" on the C:\Boot.ini file
Delete the C:\Boot.ini file
Run "Bootcfg /Rebuild"
Run Fixboot
Safe Mode with Command Prompt and pick your operating system. At the command
prompt, type C:\windows\system32\restore\rstrui (just rstrui in
Vista),

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