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Symantec advisers Windows users to patch ComputerWeekly.com, UK - 11 minutes ago Microsoft said the patch was "critical" for Windows XP and older versions and is rated as "important" for Windows Vista and newer versions. ... More...

After the Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) role is added to a Windows Server 2008 server, running vssadmin list writers generates output that does not include System Writer and generates Event ID 513 from CAPi2 in the Application log. Text of this event: Cryptographic Services failed while processing the OnIdentity() call in the System Writer Object. Prior to adding the AD DS role, running vssadmin list writers generates output that does include System Writer and does not generate Event ID 513. Permissions on the Registration folder in the Windows folder (%windir%) are as shown below. In all cases the permission are shown under Special permis…

WinInfo Short Takes: Week of October 27, 2008 Windows IT Pro, CO - 6 minutes ago It's going to be amazing.http://www.winsupersite.com/pdc Thanks to everyone who participated in the third give-away for my new book, Windows Vista Secrets ... More...

Van: "M. Janmaat" <m.janmaat@hiensch.nl> Onderwerp: preview pane Datum: donderdag 9 oktober 2008 21:54 Hi, Does anyone know if there is a good add-on or something for MS Windows Explorer to be able to display a preview of the document selected like in MS Outlook 2007? Kind regards, M

"TaurArian" wrote: > For error: 0x80245003 see the following :- > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/919749/EN-US/ > > and/or > > http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/blogs/mowgreen/index.php?showentry=1125 > > HTH > > > "XP user" wrote: > > > I just installed a fresh copy of Windows XP Pro SP2. When I use the windows > > update service I get this message: > > The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are > > trying to view. The options provided below might help you solve the problem. > > > > How to resolve this problem?

TechSpot TechSpot Blog: Why I wouldn't buy the new MacBook... and probably ... TechSpot - 54 minutes ago ... I have remained more or less content about the hardware which has proved to be of top quality construction, all while running Windows Vista. ... More...

I have the same problem - it happens with powerpoint. If more than one is open, I get the same preview. It's a window with a blank white background and little picture of a program icon in the middle. Anybody have suggestions? Thanks -- lagunitas Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com

...to complete requested serivece. Dear Sir, I encountered this issue these days. My customer reported that their server met this situation after running our system for about 1 month. At that time, even taskman or notepad cannot open. Because we didn't open perf monitor at the beginning, it is hard for me to analyze the issue. Below is my 1st question: This error message indicate handle leak or memory leak? Another question is: I gathered some data by Process Explorer. I found that the sum of all private bytes of processes doesn't equal to the total comit charge. The total private bytes are only about 300MB but commit charge is as high as 1.3GB... I'…

The user's Application Data directory is mainly there for 'userization' so that the data is different for every useraccount. If the settings or data are to be per-user then you should put it here. For data which applies to all users, the approved route is to put the data into the All Users\Application Data profile. The issue here is that most people (and most backup programs!) will not even recognise that data is being stored here, and this creates a backup/data loss issue. You could (as is being done) put the data in Program Files, and change its permissions. Key point is that this is not approved, and may raise problems with future Windows release…

The user's Application Data directory is mainly there for 'userization' so that the data is different for every useraccount. If the settings or data are to be per-user then you should put it here. For data which applies to all users, the approved route is to put the data into the All Users\Application Data profile. The issue here is that most people (and most backup programs!) will not even recognise that data is being stored here, and this creates a backup/data loss issue. You could (as is being done) put the data in Program Files, and change its permissions. Key point is that this is not approved, and may raise problems with future Windows release…

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TechSpot TechSpot Blog: Why I wouldn’t buy the new MacBook… and probably ... TechSpot - 59 minutes ago ... I have remained more or less content about the hardware which has proved to be of top quality construction, all while running Windows Vista. ... More...

Microsoft sets the stage for Windows 7 NetworkWorld.com, MA - 45 minutes ago Last spring, Microsoft's lead Windows spokesperson Chris Flores wrote a blog post saying Windows 7 would refine (but not abandon) the Vista kernel. ... More...

Hi. Everytime I resume from hibernation, my system error log records this entry: Code: -------------------- Source: Ntfs Event ID: 137 EventData: 1C0004000200300002000000890004C000000000480100C000000000000000000000000000000000480100C0 The default transaction resource manager on volume Z: encountered a non-retryable error and could not start. The data contains the error code. -------------------- I found no relevant information on google and would like to sort it out. Any insight on why this is happening? -- theultramage

(cross-post added to Windows Server, SQL Setup) "InNeedOfAssistance" <InNeedOfAssistance@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:43A32605-9A7F-4580-AAE1-6A24622D0C60@microsoft.com... >I originally posted this question at: > http://forums.microsoft.com/MSDN/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=4022346&SiteID=1 since > I thought I was having a problem with SQL Server install. As it turns out SQL > Server 2008 won't install because it can't install .NET 3.5 and Windows > Installer. > > This is a new server - not an upgrade. I have an ACVPI x86Based PC. Intel > dual core E2180 processor. > This is on a Windows Server 2008 Enterprise…

I noticed my event viewer in xp, doesnt display ServiceControlManager events under system, good or bad i see all others. IS there a way to fix this when i usually boot pc i see loads of ServiceControlManager events info & sometimes errors but now I cant see any? Please Help

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Microsoft Yells 'Fire!' - Then Bars the Doors TechNewsWorld, CA - 13 minutes ago According to a blog post by Microsoft spokesperson Christopher Budd, the flaw is considered less dangerous to Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 users. ... More...

"paca" wrote: > if your computer download an update, but there is not a error number.check > the view installation history.. you might get an error 80246008. > if that is the case. you might have an error 2147024891 after trying to the > BIT > > start/run: services.msc > double click on: Background Intelligent Transfer Service > change it to manual, and then click start ..if you get 2147024891 error.. > > DO THIS !!!!!!IT WORKED FOR ME!!!! > > Delete the two files in: > > C:\Documents and > Settings\AllUsers\ApplicationData\Microsoft\Network\Downloader > > run the start in the Bac…

How do I get Excel files to show up in the recent items list on the start menu? Currently only Word files are shown -- Walt

I have found recently that when I go to a website and click on a link, and if that link has a index.html address, the screen shows entirely white and says Done in the corner. What gives?

How do I make Excel files show up in the recent items list on the start menu? -- Walter

Microsoft Yells 'Fire!' - Then Bars the Doors TechNewsWorld, CA - 17 minutes ago According to a blog post by Microsoft spokesperson Christopher Budd, the flaw is considered less dangerous to Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 users. ... More...

is there a utility or website so I can let our users to check if the macine is dst ready (patched) or not? For example, home users. Thanks.

I would like to setup volume shadow copy to an external network drive. Can you have volume shadow copy do this? What I am trying to do is backup all of are critical infomation to an external drive and take that drive offsite for disaster recovery. Thanks for the help