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Environment : Windows 7 64-bits I'm using MDT 2010 for the deployment of Windows 7 in my school. A software that we use require a dll. If I use the following command under a classic command prompt it doesn't work: regsvr32 msstdfmt.dll /s. Actually, I need to use a cmd as Administrator for this work. I created a new application in MDT to deploy a script that will copy the dll file in the local system then I try to run the command to register the dll but the registration doesn't work. How can I force the command to be run as Administrator? Or, is there any other solution? Thanks in advance for your help, Continue reading...

We have created an "administrative" installation for Office 2010. We specifically did NOT install the Microsoft SharePoint Workspace. We do NOT want this item installed. After installing SP1, we are frustrated that the Microsoft SharePoint Workspace was installed without our knowledge, ignoring how we had Office 2010 installed via our custom administrative installation. (What was the point of making an administrative installation if the service pack ignores your choices?) I've seen other posts here on this, but I've not seen an acceptable answer about this. Why would SP1 upgrade something that did NOT previously exist and is there a way to tell SP1 to NOT install S…

It seems Microsoft currently is not accepting Office bug reports at connect.microsoft.com website, so I am posting this bug report here (maybe someone can point me to a more appropriate place for that?). I have Office 2010 Pro Plus 64-bit installed. Microsoft SharePoint Workspace was NOT installed (only Excel, PowerPoint, Word and some features from "Office Shared Features" and "Office Tools" were installed). If I run Office setup from Control Panel->Programs and Features to reconfigure Office installation I can see that "Microsoft SharePoint Workspace" feature has a red cross, i.e. - not installed. But after applying Office 2010 SP1 (officesuite2010sp1-kb2460049-x64-…

I am getting an error that says the office product key I'm entering is invalid. I downloaded the program online and I copied and pasted the product key in so there's no issue there. Am I missing something? Diagnostic Report (1.9.0019.0): ----------------------------------------- WGA Data--> Validation Status: Genuine Validation Code: 0 Cached Validation Code: 0x0 Windows Product Key: *****-*****-4F8HK-M4P73-W8DQG Windows Product Key Hash: Xs1iQgVeo0C+sObJxS7eu+FuBPQ= Windows Product ID: 00359-OEM-8992687-00057 Windows Product ID Type: 2 Windows License Type: OEM SLP Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010300.1.0.003 ID: {31C741C5-D8EC-4587-A51E-0DBF49EBF3D4…

My battery died yesterday in my pocket. I plugged it in when I got home and when I turned it on it wont get past the KIN boot animation with all of the pictures of people. I have tried several of the solutions suggested on many sites and none of them have worked. I don't have an upgrade and the phone is almost two years old so I don't have a warranty on it. So long way of saying I am phoneless until August when I a get an upgrade. Any assistance would be a great help as the losers at the verizon store couldn't help, but that is a rant for another day. Thanks Continue reading...

Microsoft Security Essentials detected trojan win 32/fakesysdef on our computer. It then asked if we wanted to delete it. Of course I answered yes and then it said it had to restart our computer which it did. When the computer started back up there is nothing left on our computer. No programs documents, icons etc. Why did this happen and how can we get all our information back. If we don't have any of our stuff we might as well have let the virus infect our computer. Continue reading...

When I start the computer the Internet Explorer automatically runs on Windows 7. If I close it it keeps on comming up and starts automatically again. What is the solution for this. It is beeing happening for about a month. I cannot start the windows Defender. Please advise. Continue reading...

I receive the following error message when I start IE9. There is a problem with this website's security certificate. The security certificate presented by this website was issued for a different website's address Security certificate problems may indicate an attempt to fool you or intercept any data you send to the server. We recommend that you close this webpage and do not continue to this website Click here to close this webpage. Continue to this website (not recommended). More information I use IE as my home page and don't get this message on my desk top computer. All time and date information on my lap top are correct. All updates are current. The sec…

Several e-mails ( mainly advertising material) being sent via my hotmail address by someone NOT ME !! How do I stop this?? When I look at sent e-mails they are from several different companies. Continue reading...

An employee has been logging onto his machine locally and creating various shortcuts, saved files, etc. on the local account he uses as well as installing and using a variety of design/engineering software. We run AD and he already has a domain acct on the local machine which he has used in the past, he just doesn't use it. Long story. Anyway, he is having issues accessing shared domain resources and connecting to Exchange etc. is slow and tedious because he is constantly having to pass his credentials to the server as he's not logged onto the domain with his AD name. I could log on as a third, different (administrator) locally and simply move his users folder from hi…

The subject pretty much says it all. I've got a clean install of Office 2010 32bit on Windows 7 32bit, and the Send to OneNote 2010 printer does not appear. When I go through the steps to manually add it, the SendToOneNote port does not exist. I do have the XPS printer in place. I've tried reinstalling and the printer simply does not show up. Thanks for any help :-) David F. Continue reading...

I recently purchased Windows 7 Home Premium Full from the Microsoft store and downloaded the 32-bit ISO. The download completed successfully however when I attempt to use the USB/DVD download tool, after selecting the iso in step 1 and hitting next I get the error "The selected file is not a valid ISO file. Please select a valid ISO file and try again". I've used the USB/DVD download tool in the past (to try out the Windows 8 preview) so I know the tool is installed fine and works on this PC. And I also know the ISO downloaded successfully? Is the microsoft store serving up invalid ISOs? Continue reading...

how do you close the dam thing, all it does is switch tasks and leaves it running tab by tab, I really don't want that, and how do you set it not to be the default browser, I use a different browser, but when you click on a hyper link it opens IE 9 not the default browser! Continue reading...

At the Microsoft Hosting Summit this week, Microsoft execs are talking up what’s coming on the hosting-platform side of the house. Continue reading...

It had not been used, and had all the items in its box, cd's booklet some added hardware etc etc. My problem is this :- Although the installation disc's have English on the outside , when I tried to install the device (using XP Pro ) Lo and Behold ! the directions are all in Chinese which I neither write nor speak very well ! Is there any way round this problem, and please dont say contact HTC or Dopod , as it is impossible to get into contact with anyone for a reply from both places. Any help will be greatly appreciated, Thanks in anticipation, Curious 77. Yes I'm that old! Continue reading...

By Paul Thurrott Federal authorities this month charged a US army deserter with identity theft. His victim? Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. Continue reading...

I certify applications for the US Navy Network and there is a requirement to know the Life Cycle Support end date for applications/Driver, where could I find such information? I could not find the information on the Life Cycle support page for Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1.6965? Thanks Continue reading...

By Paul Thurrott This week on What The Tech: Paul Thurrott talks about writing his new Windows 8 Secrets book. Andrew and Paul discuss the Smoke Windows Phone contest controversy. Does Microsoft rig the contest so no one can win? Paul answers questions about the upcoming launch of the Nokia Lumia 900. Will AT&T offer updates for the Lumia 900 after it’s released? Andrew and Paul also discuss Android and the iPhone compared to Windows Phone. Continue reading...

I have a retail copy of Office 2010 that I purchased a couple of years ago (it is the upgrade version from the retail Office 2007 that I also purchased). I had it installed on the max of 3 devices (all mine - I require the use of multiple computers for my business). I just purchased a brand new laptop and I uninstalled the MS Office 2010 from my old laptop I was replacing. I have been trying to install MS Office 2010 onto my new laptop using the backup CD I ordered (I got the online/download version from the Microsoft Office Store). It will not even allow me to do the install - It requires me to enter my product key prior to install and when I do so, it tells me my produ…

New hard drive installed. Was not receiving emails but could send. Have ATT server with yahoo mail but used Windows Live mail. Thought problem was solved via ATT tech support on the phone. Next day found out that could now receive but not send. Finally going thru numerous ATT sites found two with suggested changed in settings. However, each was different. Tried one and did not help. Tried second and I was able to send and receive. Next day had messages from friends questioning a strange email with links I had sent to them. Had not even been in email that day. Then successfully sent to everyone on my email contacts list for 3 days. Finally went through ATT and they helped…

can anyone unbaan me? Continue reading...

Testers can download for free Microsoft Endpoint Protection for Windows Azure, a new plug-in for VM protection. Continue reading...

I have an HTC HD2 and purchased a WMWIFI router app from the marketplace. It worked for a week and now it is not recognizing my ipad when I launch it. Please help! Continue reading...