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Evening Ok, ive changed my default folder icon to the blue folder icon as can be seen in the attachment. My problem is that when vista generates thumbnails for the contents of the folder, the old yellow folder icon comes back. Is there any way to change those old yellow folder icons to my blue folder icons? I hope ive explained this correctly. Basically I still want to be able to see the contents of the folder within the folder icon, but I want to folder icon to be that blue folder icon. Ive attached a image for clarity. Thanks '[image: http://www.vistax64.com/attachments/vista-general/7203d1223854056-changing-folder-icons-thumbnails-jpeg.jpg] ' (http:…

Geek Week: Sleazy campaigns, MS & Google make peace Australian Techworld, Australia - 11 minutes ago Politics is infecting everything these days, from YouTube to email to, yes, Cringely's blog. Thank god Microsoft and Google finally decided to get along. ... More...

Whenever I try to either block or unblock a contact by right clicking on it in the contact list the action won't be performed (the contact still shows in the same status as before attempting the change). When i right click the contact in my contact list it says either "unblock" or "block" as if they are blocked/unblocked but there's no red circle next to their name to say they are blocked in the first case.When I log out from MSN a sign will pop displaying the message:"Contact X (the one I tried to block/unblock) cannot be blocked/unblocked. Please try again later". Is this a server issue or a problem with my MSN installation? I haven't done any changes …

I went to the section described by Peter below. I couldn't get it to start manually at first either. Then I right clicked on"SQL Server (MSSMLBIZ)" and chose properties. Next I chose the "Log On" tab. I noticed that there is a user name and password already entered into a field. So out of curiosity I checked "Local System Account" instead. I then tried the windows Update again. IT FINALLY WORKED! I hope this saves someone else hours of headaches. "Peter Saddow [Microsoft]" wrote: > The SQL Server 2005 Database Service can not be started. Try starting the > service manually from Control Panel, Administrative Tools, and then Services. > It shou…

>The following repair has solved my Windows Update problem, thanks for everybody. >NAMIK KEMAL ATAKLI from Turkey > > Go to Start>Run and key in: > net stop wuauserv > Then click on OK or hit ENTER > When the Automatic Updates service has stopped, use My Computer or Windows > Explorer to navigate to the C:\Windows or C:\WINNT (if C:\Windows does not > exist) folder. Rename the SoftwareDistribution folder to SDOLD > Go to Start>Run and key in: > net start wuauserv > Then click on OK or hit ENTER > > Now try the Windows Update site and see if the error has been resolved. > >

Hi, I don't know if it is the right place to ask this question… Anyway, I was reviewing the latest Microsoft PAC structure (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc208628.aspx ) and I noticed that the Security Consideration mentions that “The signature of a PAC prevents elevation of privilege attacks. The signature MUST be verified to avoid these attacks.†I don’t understand how the PAC_SERVER_CHECKSUM signature with the server key can help to prevent a client to generate its own PAC and then use it to gain access to a remote service. Indeed, the PAC is generated by the Active Directory and then encrypted with integrity pro…

Hi, I don't know if it is the right place to ask this question… Anyway, I was reviewing the latest Microsoft PAC structure (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc208628.aspx ) and I noticed that the Security Consideration mentions that “The signature of a PAC prevents elevation of privilege attacks. The signature MUST be verified to avoid these attacks.†I don’t understand how the PAC_SERVER_CHECKSUM signature with the server key can help to prevent a client to generate its own PAC and then use it to gain access to a remote service. Indeed, the PAC is generated by the Active Directory and then encrypted with integrity protection (RC4-HMAC…

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I am experimenting with a configuration that redirects the C:\Users and C:\ProgramData folders to a USB memory stick. This allows me to always keep user data in personal care when travelling with the laptop. The redirection is done by setting the value of the ProfilesDirectory and ProgramData attributes in [Auto]Unattend.xml during Vista setup. This method is supported, albeit reluctantly, by Microsoft. To secure and enhance this configuration, I also: - encrypt the hard disk with BitLocker and the TPM key, TPM PIN, and USB startup key - encrypt the memory stick with BitLocker autounlock - lock down C:\ and S:\ (BitLocker) so that users cannot add dat…

I am experimenting with a configuration that redirects the C:\Users and C:\ProgramData folders to a USB memory stick. This allows me to always keep user data in personal care when travelling with the laptop. The redirection is done by setting the value of the ProfilesDirectory and ProgramData attributes in [Auto]Unattend.xml during Vista setup. This method is supported, albeit reluctantly, by Microsoft. To secure and enhance this configuration, I also: - encrypt the hard disk with BitLocker and the TPM key, TPM PIN, and USB startup key - encrypt the memory stick with BitLocker autounlock - lock down C:\ and S:\ (BitLocker) so that users cannot add dat…

Have installation of server 2k, running IE6, trying to run windows updates hangs IE6. terminating the processusing task manager then does something to IE that prevents it from ever being able to access microsoft updates again. Reinstalling IE 6 service pack 1 gets me back but trying to run microsoft updates locks up the browser and puts me back in the same circle. Has anyone figured a way out of this? "Bill K" wrote: > I am experiencing the same problem. Clean Windows 2000 Pro install from the > Dell reinstallation disk, manually installed Service Pack 4 and Rollup of > newer security fixes. I have manually installed additional security patche…

This is for anyone who's having trouble with WU (BITS/AU): http://castlecops.com/t106642-How_To_Fix_Windows_Update_BITS_Newly_Edited..html -or- http://www.castlecops.com/postlite106642-.html [i wrote it -- I would have posted the entire set of instructions here, but I wasn't sure if I could upload the Zip file with the Registry fixes on this N.G., so anyone could subsequently download it. However, the necessary File ready for downloading, along with the lengthy instructions, are all located at the above link.] If the above link doesn't work, go to: http://castlecops.com/ Click "Forums" right below the Castlecops logo, then go to the "General Computer Proble…

Hi. Newbie. Have test domain with Windows Server 2003 and XP Professional at the local machines. I would like for XP Professional machines to be able to save text files to a shared folder on the server. However, once they are saved I would not like them to be able to get them back out, delete them, move them, or change them. At the same time I would like for them to be able to see that they are in there. I have been able to do this. There is one thing I don't like. If the XP Professional machine goes to open the saved file on the Server It will execute the file. There won't be any data showing, but it will open the notepad window. Is ther…

Hi. Newbie. Have test domain with Windows Server 2003 and XP Professional at the local machines. I would like for XP Professional machines to be able to save text files to a shared folder on the server. However, once they are saved I would not like them to be able to get them back out, delete them, move them, or change them. At the same time I would like for them to be able to see that they are in there. I have been able to do this. There is one thing I don't like. If the XP Professional machine goes to open the saved file on the Server It will execute the file. There won't be any data showing, but it will open the notepad window. Is ther…

In Device Manager, open the Network Adapter Properties. Select the Power Management Tab, and uncheck the box Allow this device to wake the computer (or something like that). This was causing my PC to constantly wake up. -- tralfaz ------------------------------------------------------------------------ tralfaz's Profile: http://forums.techarena.in/members/tralfaz.htm View this thread: http://forums.techarena.in/vista-help/685493.htm http://forums.techarena.in

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i read your original posting and followed the instructions. after inputting the 2nd section of your advice...it worked... but later the same thing happened again i looked in the windows folder and the software distribution folder has reappeared is there a way to stop this happening "Patti MacLeod" wrote: > Hi Sheila, > > Give this a try and see if it solves the problem.............. > > Go to Start>Run and key in: > regsvr32 wuaueng.dll > Click on OK or hit ENTER, wait a few seconds, then click on OK in the > RegSvr32 dialogue box. > Now, open the registry editor (Start>Run key in regedit then click on OK or > hit…

Hello I am not able to view the Allowed Users Tab In Network Connections\Incoming Connections. It Just crashes and error reporting comes in front. This Is Error Info is displayed.And The attachment is error dumped by watson i suppose. Please Help..... AppName: explorer.exe AppVer: 6.0.2900.3156 ModName: rasdlg.dll ModVer: 5.1.2600.2180 Offset: 00036081 Thanking - You Mohammad Atfan Iqbal

Home directory in Vista is mapped to your own user top level directory wherein you can access you documents, downloads, pictures, etc. You own home directory is the root where you can save files and other stuff. Previously, you are used to dumping everything in the root of C but Vista would disallow you to [...] More...

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Hi. I have been having the same problems with my Windows Vista and the Oberon Media error message "Game Launcher has stopped working." I have been emailing these people for over a month now and the lady I have been emailing just sent me a possible fix. I went and did it step by step on my computer and It has fixed my problem. Hope it fixes your too. The steps are as follows::::: 1. Right click on your My Computer Icon. Go to Properties 2. Click on the Advanced System Settings ( mine is listed on the left hand side) A new window will open click on the Advanced tab. 3. Where is says Performance click on the settings box . A new window will open. 4.…

Occasionally, my computer will not go into hibernation and when I return there are many small windows titled "mformat" with an error message about access violation. Normally they can be closed out but occasionally I have to reboot to get rid of them. The computer seems to function okay otherwise. I have an XP PRO operating system.