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October 22, 2011

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November 22, 2009

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November 21, 2009

November 17, 2009

When Windows VirtualPC works well with HAV-based computer, its partner (Microsoft VirtualPC 2007 SP1) which has compatibility issue won't work anymore in Windows 7, however, its rival (Sun VirtualBox 3.0.10) works wonders !

For your information, the most recent IE6 on XP3.VHD created (which is freely distributed ) would start to pop-up WGA balloon and needs to be activated within a day , even though it is alright to gain access Windows XP to perform administrative tasks using Windows 7's WPS remotely.

November 15, 2009

If you aren't using MSE (Microsoft Security Essentials), then Windows Defender, at least, protects your computer from spyware and malware.

Recommended: simply update its latest definition after first running Windows Defender installed for the first use through Internet.

Here the latest:

Changelog:

version: 1.69.1083.0 - 2009/Nov/18

version: 1.69.995.0 - 2009/Nov/16

version: 1.69.946.0 - 2009/Nov/14

Safe Surfing!

November 8, 2009

That's my problem....help and Support will not run.

open services.msc, look for Help and Support..., Properties, Startup type: automatic, start

November 7, 2009

I have pop-ups saying I need to start the help and support service. Try as I might I can't find it. I did a search, and went to msconfig and checked all programs listed there and I seem to have lost it from my pc. How can I get it back?

First of all, try this command, helpctr.exe from Start | Run.

If helpctr.exe not found, then this feature is disabled during the time of nlite-ing.

November 6, 2009

Usn Journal speeds up virus scanning, but --
- Is it safe to use USN to keep track of "safe" files?
- Does it slow down the file system?
- Can a malware app simply include itself in the USN as a safe file?

AVG9 uses its Cache Server engine, i.e. avgchsvx.exe , to store .dat files in each partition making hard disk works harder and slowing down overall system performance. The cached data contains AVG9 shielded code to quicken virus/spyware check, however, this process is inefficient method.

November 5, 2009

...upgrade... 's going to inherit junk that you have installed in vista...

The upgrade might take 20 hours or more , according to recent PC magazine article. For a smoother ride, it is recommended to do a fresh installation , which is also best after using Windows 7 for a few month later.

Still confused? Get help from Ina Fried (CNET, as of 2009-Nov-2) who might give you a good relook on his article titled Windows 7 upgrade version: The do and don'ts found on http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10388567-56.html

The excerpt, "...The difference between an in-place upgrade and a "clean" installation, in this instance, means backing up one's data, installing Windows 7, restoring the data, and reinstalling all Windows programs. Windows 7 upgrade disks can be used to do this clean installation and will recognize the previously installed version of Windows. So if you don't have any previously installed Windows on the machine, you will want to get yourself a full copy of Windows 7..."

November 5, 2009

Knowing that Windows 7 installs essential and third-party programs in Program Files folder, programs settings in ProgramData folder, and stores user's profile by creating a softlink Documents and Settings folder to Users folder, Windows system files in Windows folder, leaving XP user not able to store its personal data in Documents and Settings folder.

There is an alternative method by creating a common pool directory for XP, for example, c:\HOME, in winnt.sif (unattended script), and saved it into I386 folder of ISO image.

[unattended]

; essential and third-party programs

ProgramFilesDir = "c:\HOME" <--- specify Drive C: where Windows 7 is going to install later

; shared system programs

CommonProgramFilesDir = "c:\HOME\Common Files" <--- manage system files efficiently

; Windows system files

TargetPath = HOME <--- remember to choose Drive C: to install XP

[GuiUnattended]

; user personal data

ProfilesDir="c:\HOME\addins" <--- this folder is seldom use

November 5, 2009

Step 1) "D:\WCU\SSE\SQLExpr32_x86_enu.exe" /q /ACTION=Install /FEATURES=SQL /INSTANCENAME=SQLEXPRESS /SQLSVCACCOUNT="NT AUTHORITY\Network Service" /SQLSVCStartupType=Automatic /AddCurrentUserAsSqlAdmin /ENABLERANU=1 /SKIPRULES=RebootRequiredCheck /hideconsole /TIMESTAMP="VSExpress_10.0"

Warning: the above silent parameters doesn't work for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Nov (CTP3)

Recommended: copy and paste into cmd.exe environment

step 2) while it is still installing background, open taskmgr.exe, monitor the process SQLxxx in the list

Suggestion: when SQLxxx is not shown in the list, it means the silent install fails to work, then check out SQL error log in Temp directory; e.g. missing Windows Installer 4.5

step 3) when these two program services (sqlservr.exe, sqlwriter.exe) running, the installer has finished its task

Suggestion: please wait until setup100.exe process in the task manager disappears

( can be verified by CCleaner225 under Win7 environment)

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Browser Microsoft Corporation 7.94 MB

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Native Client Microsoft Corporation 2.89 MB

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Setup Support Files Microsoft Corporation 28.6 MB

Microsoft SQL Server VSS Writer Microsoft Corporation 1.81 MB

OR,

(can be verified by using Win7's Windows PowerShell)

IdentifyingNumber : {4A6F34E2-09E5-4616-B227-4A26A488A6F9}

Name : Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Common Files