xxcopy e:\stuff j:\fdrive /s /e /v /h /oNe:\flog.txt /EXc:\download\excl.txt
/h to get hidden files!!!
/v to verify
/oN to log errors
/EX to exclude a file with list of dirs
/x to exclude something the main command line
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Some Remote Desktop Hacks
Need to connect to a particular session?
Here are some notes regarding that.
http://www.windowsdevcenter.com/pub/a/windows/2004/05/04/serverhacks_remote.html
Here are some notes regarding that.
http://www.windowsdevcenter.com/pub/a/windows/2004/05/04/serverhacks_remote.html
Monday, August 11, 2008
See a CMS Before You Use It
opensourcecms.com
See giant list here, too.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_content_management_systems
See giant list here, too.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_content_management_systems
More Online Music
Listen to complete albums at www.deezer.com
You might consider the Best of Tiesto.
Here's the player for In My Memory
Discover Tiësto!
You might consider the Best of Tiesto.
Here's the player for In My Memory
Discover Tiësto!
Cloning a MAC Hard Drive
Have used the free version of SuperDuper.
http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html
When reformatting a mac, can also get an option to restore from ___ and you can point it to a super duper clone.
http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html
When reformatting a mac, can also get an option to restore from ___ and you can point it to a super duper clone.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Windows Emulators on MAC, etc.
Bootcamp - free, but have to repartition
http://www.macworld.com/article/50374/2006/04/winmacfaq.html
Run a "virtual pc" on Mac
Parallels -
VMwareFusion -
Long Lists:
http://www.macwindows.com/winintelmac.html
http://www.macwindows.com/emulator.html
Run RDC (from MS) to a pc machine
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/DOWNLOAD/MISC/RDC.asp
http://www.macworld.com/article/50374/2006/04/winmacfaq.html
Run a "virtual pc" on Mac
Parallels -
VMwareFusion -
Long Lists:
http://www.macwindows.com/winintelmac.html
http://www.macwindows.com/emulator.html
Run RDC (from MS) to a pc machine
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/DOWNLOAD/MISC/RDC.asp
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Reinstalling IE6 on XP
See this command:
http://www.petri.co.il/reinstall_ie_6_on_xp.htm
Straight from the horse's mouth:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;318378
another trick or two:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1561703,00.asp
http://www.rselby.net/reinstallorrepairinternetexplorer6.htm
And a tip on fixing the autocomplete feature
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php?topic=26022.0
http://www.petri.co.il/reinstall_ie_6_on_xp.htm
Straight from the horse's mouth:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;318378
another trick or two:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1561703,00.asp
http://www.rselby.net/reinstallorrepairinternetexplorer6.htm
And a tip on fixing the autocomplete feature
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php?topic=26022.0
File Copying Utilities
If you need verifying...
The grandaddy of them all is
XXCopy from pixielab
at xxcopy.com
Note, robocopy does not do verifies, just error noting and (possibly) restarts.
Other copiers mentioned here:
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-file-copy-utility.htm
Teracopy here
http://www.codesector.com/teracopy.php
The grandaddy of them all is
XXCopy from pixielab
at xxcopy.com
Note, robocopy does not do verifies, just error noting and (possibly) restarts.
Other copiers mentioned here:
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-file-copy-utility.htm
Teracopy here
http://www.codesector.com/teracopy.php
Friday, August 8, 2008
Word 2007 Out of Control
Keep getting application faults? Do you have HP printer drivers, particularly host-based ones? Yikes, your options are few. (Aside from disconnecting and uninstalling the HP pritner drivers>)
How about mso.dll failing and it seems to be due to an addin?
See Word Add-Ins Gone Wild
...and from that a deleting registry entry cleared up the problem.
\\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Word\Data.
How about mso.dll failing and it seems to be due to an addin?
See Word Add-Ins Gone Wild
...and from that a deleting registry entry cleared up the problem.
\\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Word\Data.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
MS Word Problems Overcome
See
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/ApplicationErrors.htm
And just for good measure, here is a list of all MS Office 2003 versions
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/office2003_editions.asp
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/ApplicationErrors.htm
And just for good measure, here is a list of all MS Office 2003 versions
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/office2003_editions.asp
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Outlook Express Help
Tons of Information
insideoe.com (formerly tomsterdam.com)
Program to Recover Messages (dbxtract)
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,23383-order,1-page,1-c,alldownloads/description.html
insideoe.com (formerly tomsterdam.com)
Program to Recover Messages (dbxtract)
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,23383-order,1-page,1-c,alldownloads/description.html
Helpful Sites for Tech Support Info
Over the years, some sites have really stood out. This will be a quick listing.
In addition, there is one site, with red buttons filling each screen (many pages) but I just can't quite recall it's domain. I'll add when I can.
(no particular order)
new entry - www.neuber.com - lots of info on processes
annoyances.org
computing.net
wilderssecurity.com
kellys-korner-xp.com
petri.co.il
auhma.org
msexchange.org
exchange.mvps.org/main.htm
as well as mvps.org
eventid.net
computerhope.com
bleepingcomputer.com
theeldergeek.com
tek-tips.com
dslreports.com
www.pchell.com/support (the main home page is way to cluttered to start at)
www.practicallynetworked.com/networking/
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com (decent, has been around for awhile)
experts-exchange.com (a for pay forum)
lockergnome.com (sometimes helpful but has gotten harder to use/see content)
now defunct - jsiinc.com
SPYWARE Fighters
spywareinfo.com (where hijackthis originated)
castlecops.com
SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com (and bugtraq)
ENHANCEMENTS and REVIEWS (sometimes)
arstechnica.com
tomshardware.com
OPINIONS and SARCASM
slashdot.com
theregister.co.uk
In addition, there is one site, with red buttons filling each screen (many pages) but I just can't quite recall it's domain. I'll add when I can.
(no particular order)
new entry - www.neuber.com - lots of info on processes
annoyances.org
computing.net
wilderssecurity.com
kellys-korner-xp.com
petri.co.il
auhma.org
msexchange.org
exchange.mvps.org/main.htm
as well as mvps.org
eventid.net
computerhope.com
bleepingcomputer.com
theeldergeek.com
tek-tips.com
dslreports.com
www.pchell.com/support (the main home page is way to cluttered to start at)
www.practicallynetworked.com/networking/
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com (decent, has been around for awhile)
experts-exchange.com (a for pay forum)
lockergnome.com (sometimes helpful but has gotten harder to use/see content)
now defunct - jsiinc.com
SPYWARE Fighters
spywareinfo.com (where hijackthis originated)
castlecops.com
SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com (and bugtraq)
ENHANCEMENTS and REVIEWS (sometimes)
arstechnica.com
tomshardware.com
OPINIONS and SARCASM
slashdot.com
theregister.co.uk
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Winsock2 fix
Winsock can get layers added to it, and sometimes corrupted.
Tool
www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
Fix/Replacement - use with caution, but it's saved me at least once
http://www.bu.edu/pcsc/internetaccess/winsock2fix.html
Tool
www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
Fix/Replacement - use with caution, but it's saved me at least once
http://www.bu.edu/pcsc/internetaccess/winsock2fix.html
Monday, August 4, 2008
Handy Dandy Forums
Will add to this list over time
http://www.resellerratings.com/
forums here: http://www.resellerratings.com/forum/
Digital Cam info
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums
http://www.steves-digicams.com/
history: http://www.digicamhistory.com/
www.dcresource.com
TV, Projector, etc Forum
http://www.avsforum.com/
http://www.resellerratings.com/
forums here: http://www.resellerratings.com/forum/
Digital Cam info
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums
http://www.steves-digicams.com/
history: http://www.digicamhistory.com/
www.dcresource.com
TV, Projector, etc Forum
http://www.avsforum.com/
Sunday, August 3, 2008
XP Boot Floppy
Straight from the horse's mouth:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=305595
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=305595
FAT32 limitations
The outermost limits of size is 8 Terabytes, though 2 Terabytes is the common size mentioned for less extreme settings. MS has info on the limits.
BUT there otherwise are some practical limits.
File Size
First, is that the largest file you can create on such a drive is 4GB. Therefore this can be problematic for backups and images. Use an NTFS drive for large files, or use some process which splits the files before the 4GB size is hit.
Formatting
The size of the FATS tables get tremendously big and perhaps 40% of your drive would be "wasted."
In Windows2000 or higher, Microsoft formatting tools will not create partitions higher than 32Gb.
Older motherboards ran into limitations due to Bios contraints and often had a limit of 127GB (sometimes seen as 137G). More info and help about LBA.
Fat32 Advantages, Etc.
The big advantage of FAT32 is, for an external drive, that the drive can be shared or read by both PC and MAC systems. Also to note, file copying to a FAT32 drive from NTFS removes security settings from the file.
BUT there otherwise are some practical limits.
File Size
First, is that the largest file you can create on such a drive is 4GB. Therefore this can be problematic for backups and images. Use an NTFS drive for large files, or use some process which splits the files before the 4GB size is hit.
Formatting
The size of the FATS tables get tremendously big and perhaps 40% of your drive would be "wasted."
In Windows2000 or higher, Microsoft formatting tools will not create partitions higher than 32Gb.
Older motherboards ran into limitations due to Bios contraints and often had a limit of 127GB (sometimes seen as 137G). More info and help about LBA.
Fat32 Advantages, Etc.
The big advantage of FAT32 is, for an external drive, that the drive can be shared or read by both PC and MAC systems. Also to note, file copying to a FAT32 drive from NTFS removes security settings from the file.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Media Sites
MOVIES
imdb.com
MOVIE Reviews
screenit.com
MUSIC, MUSICIANS - HISTORY and DISCOGRAPHY
allmusic.com
http://concerts.wolfgangsvault.com/
MUGSHOTS of FAMOUS PEOPLE
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/mugshots/index.html
imdb.com
MOVIE Reviews
screenit.com
MUSIC, MUSICIANS - HISTORY and DISCOGRAPHY
allmusic.com
http://concerts.wolfgangsvault.com/
MUGSHOTS of FAMOUS PEOPLE
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/mugshots/index.html
Outook - secondary App allowance
If you need another application to use Outlook's pst, but Outlook's security keeps popping up, this product will let you "allow" it.
Advanced Security for Outlook
http://www.mapilab.com/outlook/security/
Advanced Security for Outlook
http://www.mapilab.com/outlook/security/
Friday, August 1, 2008
Moving Outlook to a new PC
So you have the PST from an old pc or profile and want to put it into place for the new profile. Here in a nutshell are the steps.
Instructions for Outlook 2003
* Run Outlook and set the POP account (typical). Don't let any mail come in if you can - exit immediately - or pull the cord.
*Close Outlook
*Rename the small just-created outlook.pst and put in place the old .pst file.
*Go to Control Panel, Mail. Look At Profile.
*Add the file as a data file.
*Go into the Email Account properties and select the second entry of Personal folders) for where to deposit mail.
*Go back to the profile Data File info, and remove the first .pst shown.
*In the Email area, View/Change the Address Book, remove what is there, and then add Outlook Address Book.
*Finally run Outlook. Test by using Tools, Address Book to see that Contacts are visible. (If not: view the Folder Tree, right click the Contacts, and on the Address Book Tab, select the checkmark for use as Outlook Address Book. If still doesn't work, redo the steps in the Profile about removing the address book and reinserting, etc).
Instructions for 2007
As above, but just put the pst in place after setting up the profile. The mail delivery location and address book are taken care of automatically.
--
Final note - on the memorized addresses. They live in the .NK2 file. You have to use the blank Outlook one, createa an email, then close Outlook, rename the baby .NK2 file and slip into place the previously used one.
Instructions for Outlook 2003
* Run Outlook and set the POP account (typical). Don't let any mail come in if you can - exit immediately - or pull the cord.
*Close Outlook
*Rename the small just-created outlook.pst and put in place the old .pst file.
*Go to Control Panel, Mail. Look At Profile.
*Add the file as a data file.
*Go into the Email Account properties and select the second entry of Personal folders) for where to deposit mail.
*Go back to the profile Data File info, and remove the first .pst shown.
*In the Email area, View/Change the Address Book, remove what is there, and then add Outlook Address Book.
*Finally run Outlook. Test by using Tools, Address Book to see that Contacts are visible. (If not: view the Folder Tree, right click the Contacts, and on the Address Book Tab, select the checkmark for use as Outlook Address Book. If still doesn't work, redo the steps in the Profile about removing the address book and reinserting, etc).
Instructions for 2007
As above, but just put the pst in place after setting up the profile. The mail delivery location and address book are taken care of automatically.
--
Final note - on the memorized addresses. They live in the .NK2 file. You have to use the blank Outlook one, createa an email, then close Outlook, rename the baby .NK2 file and slip into place the previously used one.
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