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Easily do a full backup?
by Guest Rick- 0 replies
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I like to do a full backup once a week and usually don't want to bother with incremental backups. Yet when I click on Backup Files in the Backup and Restore Center, it seems to only do a incremental backup no matter what your 'Settings' are. The only way I see to ever do a full backup is to go through this whole rigamarole and check 'Create a new, full backup now in addition to saving settings' and do that each time. What am I missing? I don't see anyplace to select whether you want a full backup or an incremental backup.
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Unable to connect wireless connection via Mac Notebook
by Guest jrdiluigi- 0 replies
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I recently purchased a Dell Inspiron 531 with the Vista Operating System. Prior to this purchase, I was running an old Dell PC with a Wireless Router connected (LikySys). My wife uses a Mac Notebook, which she was able to connect to the internet via the wireless router. Since hooking up my new Dell with Vista, my wife is unable to connect to the internet on her Notebook. In addition, when she tries to connect, it will not only NOT allow her access, it will kick the hard connected Dell off the internet as well. The only way to re-connect to the internet with the Dell is to restart, and turn off and on the wireless router as well as the modem. I have c…
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Re: There are no active Mixer Devices Availalbe
by Guest mkh278- 0 replies
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optrex;1129069 Wrote: > Mike, > > Search for the machine.inf file on your PC. Create a directory and > call > it anything you like. Copy the machine.inf file to the new directory. > Modify the .inf file as instructed. > > When you get to select have disk, browse to the new directory you just > made and use your modified machine.inf file. > > > -- > optrex Ok, I am following your instructuion, when it comes to select machine.inf file from temp created folder, after that there is nothing on left and right panels and it does not let me to go further (the 'next' button is inactive). Please i tried million things and…
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Scheduled task failed
by Guest njem- 0 replies
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I have a scheduled task which failed to start. I had this same task on my XP system. It's just a text file that pops up and reminds me of bills once a month. Quite often my system is not on at the set time but I would have it set to try the next time it could and that worked in XP. In Vista I have it as a one time event (I reschedule it for the next month). I have checked "Run task as soon as possible after a scheduled start is missed" and "If the task fails restart every 5 minutes" up 999 times. Nothing else I can see that should get in the way. I do not have it set to only run if on AC for instance or other limitations. But it didn't start. Nothing in the Knowl…
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Vista Media Center Very Jumpy
by Guest I@don'twantspam.com- 0 replies
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I have a Gateway GM 5260 dual core intel 6300, upgraded to 4gigs ram. I'm running a dual monitor setup (22 inch Gateway and 19 inch Viewsonic both running at native resolution). When I try to run Vista media center, it drops frames like crazy, so much as to be unusable. I've tried running it on either monitor with the same results, along with the annoyance of having the mouse locked on whatever monitor it is running on. I've streamlined my startup as much as possible so I'm baffled. This computer has plenty of power and should breeze through media center. Is the dual monitor overtaxing the anemic LE 7300 video card that comes with this gateway? Any suggest…
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AD trusts
by Guest Tester- 0 replies
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Hi there, When I set up a trust between an AD domain and an NT4 domain do I need to create a computer account on the AD domain? I am getting following error: id 5721 source netlogon type error The session setup to the Windows NT Domain Controller <Unknown> for the domain AD_DOMAIN failed because the Windows NT Domain Controller does not have an account for the computer SERVER. Thanks a lot, T
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AD trusts
by Guest Tester- 0 replies
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Hi there, When I set up a trust between an AD domain and an NT4 domain do I need to create a computer account on the AD domain? I am getting following error: id 5721 source netlogon type error The session setup to the Windows NT Domain Controller <Unknown> for the domain AD_DOMAIN failed because the Windows NT Domain Controller does not have an account for the computer SERVER. Thanks a lot, T
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Windows Vista update failures
by Guest Bob- 0 replies
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Windows Vista home basic runs on a compaq. Installing windows update files: KB936782, KB936021, KB933579, KB937143, fails. A new check finds the same update files. The history shows the 80070003 error. I followed the procedure for this error described in the troubleshooter, but it does not help. Does any have a suggestion??
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Terminal service virtual channel problem with VB6
by Guest junlia- 0 replies
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Hi Everyone, I have implemented sending message via virtual channel to terminal service server app in C#. However, due to the project requirement, I need to re-write this in VB6. However I am having issues with MsRdpClient31.CreateVirtualChannels and MsRdpClient31.SendOnVirtualChannel methods. I received Method 'CreateVirtualChannels' of object 'MsRdpClient31' failed and Method 'SendOnVirtualChannel' of object 'MsRdpClient31' failed errors. If I put in 'On Error Resume Next' statement before the the methods calls, it would skip the first SendOnVirtualChannel call as it would error out, and create the virtual channel even though generate error, an…
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Nvidia Gefore 163.44 Beta
by Guest Jud Hendrix- 0 replies
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For Vista64 http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x64_163.44.html # Beta driver release. # This driver supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI™ technology on DirectX 9, DirectX 10, and OpenGL for GeForce 6, 7, and 8 series GPUs. # Improved compatibility for Bioshock. # Numerous game and application compatibility fixes. Please read the release notes for more information on product support, feature limitations, driver fixes and known compatibility issues. For Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition & Windows XP Professional x64 Edition http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp64_163.44.html # Beta driver release. # This driver supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI™ technology o…
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Attachment problem since August updates
by Guest Brian Buchholz- 0 replies
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Since the Microsoft Security updates for August 14, 2007 our domain has had a degraded download speed from the internet. Our Outlook has problems with e-mails with attachments. When we disable the Microsoft windows firewall the problem disappears. Have there been reports of difficulties with this set of updates? Thanks! -- brian
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Galaxy Debug Error
by Guest Terry- 0 replies
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Can anyone please help me figure out what a Galaxy Debug error is. It pops up in a DOS window. This is what the error reads. An error has occurred. The following chain od information is available: error 1: /Return/Null/ message: No Windows resources <BITMAP> Hit a key to exit... Any help with this error would be greatful Thanks.
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New Folders don't Sync as Offline
by Guest babbster- 0 replies
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I have set up Offline Files on a Desktop & Laptop. Everything works & Sync fine. The only exception, is when a New Folder is created (on Desktop), as a Child of a Shared, Sync'd Parent Folder. The new folder is not sync'd. When the laptop is connected to the network, I can see them, open them whatever. I can manually (right click-Make Available Offline) set them and sync, but I need this to happen automatically. Any ideas?
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New Folders don't Sync as Offline
by Guest babbster- 0 replies
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I have set up Offline Files on a Desktop & Laptop. Everything works & Sync fine. The only exception, is when a New Folder is created (on Desktop), as a Child of a Shared, Sync'd Parent Folder. The new folder is not sync'd. When the laptop is connected to the network, I can see them, open them whatever. I can manually (right click-Make Available Offline) set them and sync, but I need this to happen automatically. Any ideas?
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Inventory of Offline Files
by Guest Klecker- 0 replies
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Is there a utility that will export for me a list of all the folders and files my client has chosen to "Make available offline"? When a new profile needs to be created from scratch, I must again make available these offline folder and files. What I have been doing is mapping the root of the offline folder, going offline and from a command prompt exporting a dir /s to a log file; very time consuming. Anyone have a more time efficient manner of doing this? Thanks, -- Ken
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Inventory of Offline Files
by Guest Klecker- 0 replies
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Is there a utility that will export for me a list of all the folders and files my client has chosen to "Make available offline"? When a new profile needs to be created from scratch, I must again make available these offline folder and files. What I have been doing is mapping the root of the offline folder, going offline and from a command prompt exporting a dir /s to a log file very time consuming. Anyone have a more time efficient manner of doing this? Thanks, -- Ken
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WinuxPC Vista XP
by Guest Gary Brown- 0 replies
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Hi, Has anyone tried WinuxPC's Vista XP? It is a cosmetic XP app that gives XP the look of Vista. It includes Vista-like aero-glass and icons. It also includes a firewall and anti-virus. It is tempting because I do like the aesthetics of Vista. Cost is $31.98 (including shipping) on e-bay. Thanks, Gary
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WinuxPC Vista XP
by Guest Gary Brown- 0 replies
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Hi, Has anyone tried WinuxPC's Vista XP? It is a cosmetic XP app that gives XP the look of Vista. It includes Vista-like aero-glass and icons. It also includes a firewall and anti-virus. It is tempting because I do like the aesthetics of Vista. Cost is $31.98 (including shipping) on e-bay. Thanks, Gary
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Server 2003 - Difference between Retail and OEM CALs?
by Guest Jason- 0 replies
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I'm looking into purchasing Windows 2003 Server R2 Retail version. I've seen plenty of sites selling the 5 or 20-pack User CALs OEM version for a bit less than the Retail version of the CALs. Is there any conflict with using OEM CALs on a Retail version of the server OS, or should this be fine? Thanks! --Jason
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Server 2003 - Difference between Retail and OEM CALs?
by Guest Jason- 0 replies
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I'm looking into purchasing Windows 2003 Server R2 Retail version. I've seen plenty of sites selling the 5 or 20-pack User CALs OEM version for a bit less than the Retail version of the CALs. Is there any conflict with using OEM CALs on a Retail version of the server OS, or should this be fine? Thanks! --Jason
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Windows/Microsoft update problem
by Guest bdelros- 0 replies
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Hello all, I ran in to a problem that Windows automatic update kicks on with the yellow shield at the taskbar during regular business hours. It tremendously slowed down our network. To the point where websites are timing out. I placed a call with Microsoft yesterday asking them what IP addresses Windows Automatic Update uses and heres the list that they gave us: • http://download.windowsupdate.com • https://*.windowsupdate.microsoft.com • http://*.windowsupdate.microsoft.com • http://*.update.microsoft.com • http://*.download.windowsupdate.com • http://update.microsoft.com • http://*.windowsupdate.co…
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What's the best way to manage the user profile?
by Guest Holstein- 0 replies
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From time to time, we have some users loses profiles, and have to re-create or restore from the backup tape, especially it happens when multiple users log in one computer, or one user log in multiple computers. So just wondering what the best way to manage the user profiles? Our environment: Server: Windows 2000 server SP4 Workstation: Windows 2000 SP4 with UPHClean installed. thanks
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What's the best way to manage the user profile?
by Guest Holstein- 0 replies
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From time to time, we have some users loses profiles, and have to re-create or restore from the backup tape, especially it happens when multiple users log in one computer, or one user log in multiple computers. So just wondering what the best way to manage the user profiles? Our environment: Server: Windows 2000 server SP4 Workstation: Windows 2000 SP4 with UPHClean installed. thanks
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http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Home.aspx Best regards, D@ny
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Problem with Windows Search utility
by Guest ToddS- 0 replies
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Hello, I have an issue where I can not search a specfic portion of a network drive. I can access the subdirectories and files within but if I perform a search the search fails to find folders or files that I know exist. I verified that knowelse has this issue. I have had someone else login to my machine with thier username/password and they also can not perform the search. Any thoughts? Thanks, Todd