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Scenario: Smart card Reader issue in outlook. Card reader : SchulembergerSema 72 v2 reader. os : Windows XP, Vista i am using the Cyberflex access sdk 4.4 in my machine. I tried to connect the card using cove user/admin tool, and i acn successfully connect. I have saved the signing certificate in a file and i installed it.( i savet it in registry also). In outlook 2003/2007 after choosing the Signing certificate, The cerificate name is displayed in Signing certificate box. But In algorithm box nothing is displayed. that text button is disabled. Because of this i cannot send messages. -------------- Error messages in outlook ------------- …

I have a few custom Toolbars on the Taskbar. My Taskbar is currently sized at 3 rows. One of my toolbars contains 3 icons. I would like this toolbar to be arranged as 1 column of 3 icons. Example: 1 2 3 However, I can only resize the toolbar to a minimum width of 3 icons. So I get this layout, where X is wasted space: 1 2 3 X X X X X X How can I solve this problem? -- Regards, Frank

I have a few custom Toolbars on the Taskbar. My Taskbar is currently sized at 3 rows. One of my toolbars contains 3 icons. I would like this toolbar to be arranged as 1 column of 3 icons. Example: 1 2 3 However, I can only resize the toolbar to a minimum width of 3 icons. So I get this layout, where X is wasted space: 1 2 3 X X X X X X How can I solve this problem? -- Regards, Frank

I use Windows Automatic Update to install my updates. Just recently, it shows to update to Windows Installer 3.1 Redistributable (v2). I have it update but it says that it could not be installed. I tried going to Microsoft's website to download it myself, and do both "Run" and "Save" but I still get an error that states it could not be installed. Then it proceeds to uninstall that package and reboot my computer. I've searched on MS's website and other sites on the internet, no such luck. Anyone else ran into this problem and how can I fix this?

I use Windows Automatic Update to install my updates. Just recently, it shows to update to Windows Installer 3.1 Redistributable (v2). I have it update but it says that it could not be installed. I tried going to Microsoft's website to download it myself, and do both "Run" and "Save" but I still get an error that states it could not be installed. Then it proceeds to uninstall that package and reboot my computer. I've searched on MS's website and other sites on the internet, no such luck. Anyone else ran into this problem and how can I fix this?

I had a problem with Norton 2005 IS corrupting some files. It affected both browsers, IE 6.0 and Netscape so that I could not get online. I'm not sure if the downloading and video problems are related. Anyway, Norton told me what to do to get back on the internet but said I had to upgrade to 2008. I had just renewed my subscription last month to the tune of $53. and now they wanted me to upgrade at an additional cost of $70.+ I decided against that and want to go with Verizon IS, however now I can't get software downloads to complete and if I want to watch a music video, say on you tube, the video stops after one or two minutes. If I push the slider, sometim…

I had a problem with Norton 2005 IS corrupting some files. It affected both browsers, IE 6.0 and Netscape so that I could not get online. I'm not sure if the downloading and video problems are related. Anyway, Norton told me what to do to get back on the internet but said I had to upgrade to 2008. I had just renewed my subscription last month to the tune of $53. and now they wanted me to upgrade at an additional cost of $70.+ I decided against that and want to go with Verizon IS, however now I can't get software downloads to complete and if I want to watch a music video, say on you tube, the video stops after one or two minutes. If I push the slider,…

My system freezes up 80% of reboots. I looked in the Event Viewer and it looks like it's related to the SSL Server credential private key. Any ideas? Thanks! SOURCE: Schannel Type: Error A fatal error occurred when attempting to access the SSL server credential private key. The error code returned from the cryptographic module is 0x80090016. For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

My system freezes up 80% of reboots. I looked in the Event Viewer and it looks like it's related to the SSL Server credential private key. Any ideas? Thanks! SOURCE: Schannel Type: Error A fatal error occurred when attempting to access the SSL server credential private key. The error code returned from the cryptographic module is 0x80090016. For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

How do I find out how to script the definition of an ODBC data connection? I am developing an Access front-end to an ODBC supported database. When someone new runs the front-end, I would like to check to see if the ODBC connection has been defined for that PC and create the ODBC connection if the connection has not been defined or is incorrectly defined.

How do I find out how to script the definition of an ODBC data connection? I am developing an Access front-end to an ODBC supported database. When someone new runs the front-end, I would like to check to see if the ODBC connection has been defined for that PC and create the ODBC connection if the connection has not been defined or is incorrectly defined.

when I open PM everything is fine. I then close it and OIS.EXE stays running and keeps a lock on the whole folder I was viewing so that I can't delete any pics or change names of file/folders. I kow this because I installed an unlocker program and it lists one or more instances of OIS.EXE as having the file open - even though PM is closed. When I unlock it from OIS everything is fine. How do I make OIS behave? On my laptop OIS closes when I close PM. Same versions of XP SP2 with updates. thx

when I open PM everything is fine. I then close it and OIS.EXE stays running and keeps a lock on the whole folder I was viewing so that I can't delete any pics or change names of file/folders. I kow this because I installed an unlocker program and it lists one or more instances of OIS.EXE as having the file open - even though PM is closed. When I unlock it from OIS everything is fine. How do I make OIS behave? On my laptop OIS closes when I close PM. Same versions of XP SP2 with updates. thx

Here's a list of links for downloading Vista Ultimate language packs (x86 and x64) http://keznews.com/3634_All_35_official_Vista_Ultimate_MUI_Packs_x32___x64 All are MS links. Carlos

Have noticed lately that my desktop icons are slow to draw or refresh on reboot. I remember in Win98 when this would happen there was a file in the Windows folder that I could delete & the file would recreate itself on reboot & would be much smaller in size and that would solve the problem for a while. Is there a workaround like this in XP or any other suggestions to deal w\ this very minor but somewhat annoying problem?? thanx dc

Have noticed lately that my desktop icons are slow to draw or refresh on reboot. I remember in Win98 when this would happen there was a file in the Windows folder that I could delete & the file would recreate itself on reboot & would be much smaller in size and that would solve the problem for a while. Is there a workaround like this in XP or any other suggestions to deal w\ this very minor but somewhat annoying problem?? thanx dc

Does anyone know how to get rid of the System preparation tool window that keeps popping up whenevre I restart ?

Does anyone know how to get rid of the System preparation tool window that keeps popping up whenevre I restart ?

Hi guys, anybody detailed experiences with the destop window manager ? What I want to know is whether it's possible to apply custom pixel shaders on an application window. I know about the blur effect which is realized with a small shader program running on the GPU. Since all windows in vista's aero glass are DX3D textures there should be a way to apply a shader to this texture? MSDN on DWM does not expose such an information. Any ideas ? TIA MueMeister

This is just a troubleshooting step that you can use, Cannot turn on firewall Verify that the Windows Live OneCare Firewall Service and Drivers are running SC Query MSFWDRV SC Query MSFWSVC SC Query MSFWHLPR Reinstall the firewall drivers if needed Navigate through C:\Program Files\Microsoft Windows OneCare Live\Staging Right click on MPSSETUP and choose install Remove third party security software Check PATH environment variable Click on Start, Run and type sysdm.cpl and click on OK Click on the advanced tab Click on the Environment Variables button Under System variables, highlight Path and click on Edit The variable value should contain %SystemRoot%\Sys…

This is just a troubleshooting step that you can use, Cannot turn on firewall Verify that the Windows Live OneCare Firewall Service and Drivers are running SC Query MSFWDRV SC Query MSFWSVC SC Query MSFWHLPR Reinstall the firewall drivers if needed Navigate through C:\Program Files\Microsoft Windows OneCare Live\Staging Right click on MPSSETUP and choose install Remove third party security software Check PATH environment variable Click on Start, Run and type sysdm.cpl and click on OK Click on the advanced tab Click on the Environment Variables button Under System variables, highlight Path and click on Edit The variable value should contain %SystemRoot%\…

There is another way to remove OneCare on your pc and I think this is much better than going to the add or remove programs. There is a cleanup tool that you can download on the microsoft.com site which is the ONECARE CLEANUP TOOL http://download.microsoft.com/download/3/a/5/3a55dc68-6466-43e8-b886-f6e1ab829d12/OneCareCleanup.exe Go to this link and you should be able to download the clean up tool just remember to save it on your desktop. Hope this helps -- Prevention is better than cure "Liz" wrote: > I went to control panal and deleted Windows OneCare that way. Is there > another way I should have removed the program. Does it matter if I use &g…

There is another way to remove OneCare on your pc and I think this is much better than going to the add or remove programs. There is a cleanup tool that you can download on the microsoft.com site which is the ONECARE CLEANUP TOOL http://download.microsoft.com/download/3/a/5/3a55dc68-6466-43e8-b886-f6e1ab829d12/OneCareCleanup.exe Go to this link and you should be able to download the clean up tool just remember to save it on your desktop. Hope this helps -- Prevention is better than cure "Liz" wrote: > I went to control panal and deleted Windows OneCare that way. Is there > another way I should have removed the program. Does it matter if I us…

Yes please. I run my cleanup/spyware/defragmenting etc at night when i am asleep and I would really like to be able to set my PC to shut down either: a) When program XXXXXX.exe closes or b) After X/X/XX hours/minutes/seconds WinRAR has a feature that allows you to shut down your PC when it has completed an archive this really should be a simple addition I would think. (oo oo can you give it a fancy run command similar to the windows calculator so I can Windows Key+R and "Timer" it really fast? Thank you! "Neil" wrote: > Hi a great feature for Vista would be a coutdown timer to shut down the pc > after the recorded tv has finnished for the …