From jon.tydda at alcontrol.com Thu May 1 03:19:59 2008 From: jon.tydda at alcontrol.com (Jon Tydda) Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 09:19:59 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] Win XP SP3 Message-ID: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/04/30/xp_sp3_delayed/ MS pulls plugs on XP SP3 mass launch 'Compatibility issues' delay Windows update By Kelly Fiveash ? More by this author Published Wednesday 30th April 2008 09:04 GMT Microsoft has pulled the general release of Windows XP service pack three (SP3) at the eleventh hour, blaming a ?compatibility issue? for the cock-up. The software giant said late yesterday it was suspending mass download of the long-awaited service pack while it investigates the problem between its point-of-sale app - Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS) - and both XP SP3 and Vista SP1. It said in an email that the update, which was released to manufacturing and volume licensing customers a week ago and was supposed to be generally available from yesterday, will not be pumped out to the masses via its Windows Update (WU) website as planned until the company fixes the bug. However, the firm hasn?t pinpointed when XP SP3 will be available, much to the chagrin of Vista-shy customers who have been patiently waiting for the update to land. ?In the last few days, we have uncovered a compatibility issue between Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS) and both Windows XP SP3 and Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1)," said the firm. "In order to make sure customers have the best possible experience, we have decided to delay releasing Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) to the web.? It also said that filtering would be put in place ?shortly? to prevent WU spitting out both service packs to systems running Dynamics RMS. Once that tweak has been made, XP SP3 will be made available online. Microsoft added that customers running its point-of-sale app, which is used mainly by small to medium-sized retailers, should swerve installing the service packs on either OS until a fix has been provided. Redmond pushed back the release date of XP?s final service pack several times, and was supposed to be withdrawing sales of the operating system from the market at the end of June. But earlier this month Microsoft, in a somewhat embarrassing U-turn that suggested the firm was pricking up its ears and listening to unfavourable customer feedback about Vista, said it would continue to sell Windows XP Home for bargain basement PCs beyond its scheduled 30 June kill-date . Just last week Microsoft boss Steve Ballmer hinted that XP could be reprieved from end-of-life if enough customers demand it. (r) Jon From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Thu May 1 07:37:44 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 08:37:44 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] System not responding for seconds at a time Message-ID: <4819B998.40507@colbyconsulting.com> I don't quite know where to address this so I am cross posting it. I am working on a fairly powerful server running Windows 2003 x64 and SQL Server 2003 x64. It has 8 gigs of memory. No malware software, software firewall, virus scanner etc. Nothing. I am running a file shrink on the SQL Server file, trying to remove about 140 gigs of empty space. That process has been running since last night, well over 8 hours now. It APPEARS that process is using all of available memory since task manager shows only about 200 megs "available". However if you look at the process tab, no process says it is using more than 100 megs of ram. The performance tab shows almost no CPU cycles used, 4 cores hanging out about 0 - 10% used, and even then only one of the cores appears to be doing anything. The computer is "stuttering" badly. Try to do anything - change to a different program, page up in visual studios code etc, and the computer will usually hesitate before doing whatever you requested. I am trying to work on a VB project and can't get anything done because as I move around in the doc it may take 2 to 5 seconds just to respond to my request to move my cursor. Has anyone seen SQL Server lock up the the system like this, IOW is it SQL Server? Does anyone know how long the file shrink could take - days, weeks, months? Does anyone know how to cancel the file shrink? This is the most powerful server I have, quad core, running x64 software, 8 gigs, high speed raid arrays etc. Unfortunately I was in the middle of a vb.net project yesterday before I started the shrink running after work and the server is unusable for anything right now. -- John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Thu May 1 08:30:44 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 09:30:44 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] [dba-SQLServer] System not responding for seconds at a time In-Reply-To: <4819B998.40507@colbyconsulting.com> References: <4819B998.40507@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <4819C604.4000901@colbyconsulting.com> Well... it appears that I have fixed the issue. After Googling "slow server response time" or something similar I ran across references to a "Maximum Memory" property for SQL Server. I finally found that and it was set to something insane like 200000000 MEGABYTES (several petabytes of server memory). While I can dream of such a machine, it ain't happening here! I adjusted the Maximum Memory down to 2 gigs and the "amount available" in Task Manager Performance tab popped up to 4 gigs. Having done that, and after perhaps 30 seconds, suddenly my machine is responding in a normal way. I am now adjusting that number to "leave" perhaps 2 gigs available to applications other than SQL Server. I probably don't even need 2 gigs but it is critical that I don't end up unable to do anything on that machine. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com jwcolby wrote: > I don't quite know where to address this so I am cross posting it. I am > working on a fairly powerful server running Windows 2003 x64 and SQL > Server 2003 x64. It has 8 gigs of memory. No malware software, > software firewall, virus scanner etc. Nothing. > > I am running a file shrink on the SQL Server file, trying to remove > about 140 gigs of empty space. That process has been running since last > night, well over 8 hours now. It APPEARS that process is using all of > available memory since task manager shows only about 200 megs > "available". However if you look at the process tab, no process says it > is using more than 100 megs of ram. The performance tab shows almost no > CPU cycles used, 4 cores hanging out about 0 - 10% used, and even then > only one of the cores appears to be doing anything. > > The computer is "stuttering" badly. Try to do anything - change to a > different program, page up in visual studios code etc, and the computer > will usually hesitate before doing whatever you requested. I am trying > to work on a VB project and can't get anything done because as I move > around in the doc it may take 2 to 5 seconds just to respond to my > request to move my cursor. > > Has anyone seen SQL Server lock up the the system like this, IOW is it > SQL Server? Does anyone know how long the file shrink could take - > days, weeks, months? Does anyone know how to cancel the file shrink? > This is the most powerful server I have, quad core, running x64 > software, 8 gigs, high speed raid arrays etc. > > Unfortunately I was in the middle of a vb.net project yesterday before I > started the shrink running after work and the server is unusable for > anything right now. > From ssharkins at gmail.com Thu May 1 09:03:21 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 10:03:21 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Print just notes in PowerPoint Message-ID: <074301c8ab94$210e3d70$6500a8c0@SusanOne> You can add notes to a slide and print those notes along with the slide, which seems to be the default. I'm trying to figure out how to print just the notes. I tried changing the setting: 1. From the Tools menu, choose Options. 2. Click the Print tab. 3. Select the Use the Following Print Settings option in the Default Print Settings For This Document section. 4. Choose Notes Pages from the Print What control's dropdown list. But it's still printing both slide and notes. How do I print just the notes? Susan H. From ssharkins at gmail.com Thu May 1 11:46:29 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 12:46:29 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Show Desktop icon missing from the Quick Launch toolbar Message-ID: <081e01c8abaa$ec3d00b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Anybody know how to get it back? Ran a quick search in Help and found nothing -- I don't know why it's missing either. Seems like this should be relatively simple. In fact, I've probably done it before, I just don't recall. Susan H. From lembit.dbamail at t-online.de Thu May 1 12:00:46 2008 From: lembit.dbamail at t-online.de (Lembit Soobik) Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 19:00:46 +0200 Subject: [dba-Tech] Show Desktop icon missing from the Quick Launch toolbar References: <081e01c8abaa$ec3d00b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Message-ID: <000401c8abac$e67c2780$1800a8c0@s1800> try: C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\Soobik\Anwendungsdaten\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch Lembit ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susan Harkins" To: "DBA Tech List" Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 6:46 PM Subject: [dba-Tech] Show Desktop icon missing from the Quick Launch toolbar > Anybody know how to get it back? Ran a quick search in Help and found > nothing -- I don't know why it's missing either. Seems like this should be > relatively simple. In fact, I've probably done it before, I just don't > recall. > > Susan H. > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.7/1408 - Release Date: > 30.04.2008 18:10 > > From James at fcidms.com Thu May 1 12:01:48 2008 From: James at fcidms.com (James Barash) Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 13:01:48 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Show Desktop icon missing from the Quick Launch toolbar In-Reply-To: <081e01c8abaa$ec3d00b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Message-ID: <00a601c8abad$0bd74b90$6d0101c0@fci.local> Susan: I had the same problem myself. It's fairly easy but not intuitive. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/190355 James Barash -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 12:46 PM To: DBA Tech List Subject: [dba-Tech] Show Desktop icon missing from the Quick Launch toolbar Anybody know how to get it back? Ran a quick search in Help and found nothing -- I don't know why it's missing either. Seems like this should be relatively simple. In fact, I've probably done it before, I just don't recall. Susan H. _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From ssharkins at gmail.com Thu May 1 12:14:04 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 13:14:04 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Show Desktop icon missing from the Quick Launchtoolbar References: <00a601c8abad$0bd74b90$6d0101c0@fci.local> Message-ID: <087401c8abae$c3614490$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Dang... I never did anything like that before -- I really didn't forget! ;) I suppose that's good news, but bad news that I couldn't find the fix myself. Thank you! Susan H. > Susan: > > I had the same problem myself. It's fairly easy but not intuitive. > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/190355 > > James Barash From jon at tydda.plus.com Thu May 1 14:17:07 2008 From: jon at tydda.plus.com (Jon Tydda) Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 20:17:07 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] Show Desktop icon missing from the Quick Launch toolbar In-Reply-To: <081e01c8abaa$ec3d00b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> References: <081e01c8abaa$ec3d00b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Message-ID: <002901c8abbf$f292cf70$0200a8c0@jt2c> Why do you need it? Just press Window + M Jon -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins Sent: 01 May 2008 17:46 To: DBA Tech List Subject: [dba-Tech] Show Desktop icon missing from the Quick Launch toolbar Anybody know how to get it back? Ran a quick search in Help and found nothing -- I don't know why it's missing either. Seems like this should be relatively simple. In fact, I've probably done it before, I just don't recall. Susan H. _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From ssharkins at gmail.com Thu May 1 14:19:05 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 15:19:05 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Show Desktop icon missing from the Quick Launchtoolbar References: <081e01c8abaa$ec3d00b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> <002901c8abbf$f292cf70$0200a8c0@jt2c> Message-ID: <097601c8abc0$3a5c7ef0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Jon, I wrote a blog entry on Windows + M, Shift + Windows + M, and Windows + D this morning. In that entry, I mentioned Show Desktop, and that's when I noticed mine was missing. Susan H. > Why do you need it? Just press Window + M From jon at tydda.plus.com Thu May 1 14:52:07 2008 From: jon at tydda.plus.com (Jon Tydda) Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 20:52:07 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] Show Desktop icon missing from the QuickLaunchtoolbar In-Reply-To: <097601c8abc0$3a5c7ef0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> References: <081e01c8abaa$ec3d00b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne><002901c8abbf$f292cf70$0200a8c0@jt2c> <097601c8abc0$3a5c7ef0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Message-ID: <002b01c8abc4$d6621130$0200a8c0@jt2c> Ah, ok :-) Is that on Techrepublic or somewhere else? Jon -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins Sent: 01 May 2008 20:19 To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Show Desktop icon missing from the QuickLaunchtoolbar Jon, I wrote a blog entry on Windows + M, Shift + Windows + M, and Windows + D this morning. In that entry, I mentioned Show Desktop, and that's when I noticed mine was missing. Susan H. > Why do you need it? Just press Window + M _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Thu May 1 14:58:03 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 15:58:03 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Show Desktop icon missing from the Quick Launchtoolbar In-Reply-To: <097601c8abc0$3a5c7ef0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> References: <081e01c8abaa$ec3d00b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> <002901c8abbf$f292cf70$0200a8c0@jt2c> <097601c8abc0$3a5c7ef0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Message-ID: <481A20CB.4000706@colbyconsulting.com> So now you have updated your blog to include how to get it back right? ;-) John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Susan Harkins wrote: > Jon, I wrote a blog entry on Windows + M, Shift + Windows + M, and Windows + > D this morning. In that entry, I mentioned Show Desktop, and that's when I > noticed mine was missing. > > Susan H. > > > >> Why do you need it? Just press Window + M > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From ssharkins at gmail.com Thu May 1 14:57:45 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 15:57:45 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Show Desktop icon missing from the QuickLaunchtoolbar References: <081e01c8abaa$ec3d00b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne><002901c8abbf$f292cf70$0200a8c0@jt2c><097601c8abc0$3a5c7ef0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> <002b01c8abc4$d6621130$0200a8c0@jt2c> Message-ID: <09de01c8abc5$e7241df0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> TechRepublic, but won't show up until next week. Susan H. > Ah, ok :-) > > Is that on Techrepublic or somewhere else? From ssharkins at gmail.com Thu May 1 14:59:41 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 15:59:41 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Show Desktop icon missing from theQuick Launchtoolbar References: <081e01c8abaa$ec3d00b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> <002901c8abbf$f292cf70$0200a8c0@jt2c><097601c8abc0$3a5c7ef0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> <481A20CB.4000706@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <09e101c8abc5$e7e52400$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Well, yes. :) It's not scheduled for publication until next week, so all I had to do was edit the waiting entry, and I gave credit to James Barash for passing along the knowledgebase article. Susan H. > So now you have updated your blog to include how to get it back right? > ;-) From bheid at sc.rr.com Thu May 1 16:13:38 2008 From: bheid at sc.rr.com (Bobby Heid) Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 17:13:38 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] System not responding for seconds at a time In-Reply-To: <4819B998.40507@colbyconsulting.com> References: <4819B998.40507@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <000601c8abd0$39749cb0$ac5dd610$@rr.com> John, Maybe check the DMA mode on your drive(s) and see if any have switched to PIO mode? Bobby -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 8:38 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues; VBA; Dba-Sqlserver Subject: [dba-Tech] System not responding for seconds at a time I don't quite know where to address this so I am cross posting it. I am working on a fairly powerful server running Windows 2003 x64 and SQL Server 2003 x64. It has 8 gigs of memory. No malware software, software firewall, virus scanner etc. Nothing. I am running a file shrink on the SQL Server file, trying to remove about 140 gigs of empty space. That process has been running since last night, well over 8 hours now. It APPEARS that process is using all of available memory since task manager shows only about 200 megs "available". However if you look at the process tab, no process says it is using more than 100 megs of ram. The performance tab shows almost no CPU cycles used, 4 cores hanging out about 0 - 10% used, and even then only one of the cores appears to be doing anything. The computer is "stuttering" badly. Try to do anything - change to a different program, page up in visual studios code etc, and the computer will usually hesitate before doing whatever you requested. I am trying to work on a VB project and can't get anything done because as I move around in the doc it may take 2 to 5 seconds just to respond to my request to move my cursor. Has anyone seen SQL Server lock up the the system like this, IOW is it SQL Server? Does anyone know how long the file shrink could take - days, weeks, months? Does anyone know how to cancel the file shrink? This is the most powerful server I have, quad core, running x64 software, 8 gigs, high speed raid arrays etc. Unfortunately I was in the middle of a vb.net project yesterday before I started the shrink running after work and the server is unusable for anything right now. -- John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Thu May 1 16:46:07 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 17:46:07 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] System not responding for seconds at a time In-Reply-To: <000601c8abd0$39749cb0$ac5dd610$@rr.com> References: <4819B998.40507@colbyconsulting.com> <000601c8abd0$39749cb0$ac5dd610$@rr.com> Message-ID: <481A3A1F.7090005@colbyconsulting.com> LOL. It is a hardware RAID controller, blazing fast. A reboot "fixed it" whatever "it" might have been. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Bobby Heid wrote: > John, > > Maybe check the DMA mode on your drive(s) and see if any have switched to > PIO mode? > > Bobby > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby > Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 8:38 AM > To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues; VBA; Dba-Sqlserver > Subject: [dba-Tech] System not responding for seconds at a time > > I don't quite know where to address this so I am cross posting it. I am > working on a fairly powerful server running Windows 2003 x64 and SQL > Server 2003 x64. It has 8 gigs of memory. No malware software, > software firewall, virus scanner etc. Nothing. > > I am running a file shrink on the SQL Server file, trying to remove > about 140 gigs of empty space. That process has been running since last > night, well over 8 hours now. It APPEARS that process is using all of > available memory since task manager shows only about 200 megs > "available". However if you look at the process tab, no process says it > is using more than 100 megs of ram. The performance tab shows almost no > CPU cycles used, 4 cores hanging out about 0 - 10% used, and even then > only one of the cores appears to be doing anything. > > The computer is "stuttering" badly. Try to do anything - change to a > different program, page up in visual studios code etc, and the computer > will usually hesitate before doing whatever you requested. I am trying > to work on a VB project and can't get anything done because as I move > around in the doc it may take 2 to 5 seconds just to respond to my > request to move my cursor. > > Has anyone seen SQL Server lock up the the system like this, IOW is it > SQL Server? Does anyone know how long the file shrink could take - > days, weeks, months? Does anyone know how to cancel the file shrink? > This is the most powerful server I have, quad core, running x64 > software, 8 gigs, high speed raid arrays etc. > > Unfortunately I was in the middle of a vb.net project yesterday before I > started the shrink running after work and the server is unusable for > anything right now. > From James at fcidms.com Fri May 2 07:57:36 2008 From: James at fcidms.com (James Barash) Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 08:57:36 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Show Desktop icon missing from theQuick Launchtoolbar In-Reply-To: <09e101c8abc5$e7e52400$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Message-ID: <004601c8ac54$18ec2a60$6d0101c0@fci.local> Thanks for the credit even though I really didn't do much. Does this mean I'll be famous now? James Barash -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 4:00 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Show Desktop icon missing from theQuick Launchtoolbar Well, yes. :) It's not scheduled for publication until next week, so all I had to do was edit the waiting entry, and I gave credit to James Barash for passing along the knowledgebase article. Susan H. > So now you have updated your blog to include how to get it back right? > ;-) _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From ssharkins at gmail.com Fri May 2 09:14:53 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 10:14:53 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Fw: Print just notes in PowerPoint Message-ID: <0cf801c8ac5e$e68924f0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> FWIW.... The PowerPoint Help file on printing just notes implies that you can do so from the Print dialog box, but it doesn't work. I don't think I'm misunderstanding what Help says, I think Help is just plain wrong. You can print just notes, however, you must sing a song and promise to buy lunch: PowerPoint will print a page for each slide, but that page will contain only the note text. It's awkward at best because it also prints a page for slides with no notes -- in other words, you get a blank sheet of paper with a page number in the bottom right corner. In addition, you have to apply the format for every slide. Removing the slide placeholder from the Notes Page Master doesn't work. However, you can delete the page number by displaying the Page Master and deleting the default footer placeholder. At least that way, you can reuse the paper. The above para is going into a blog on the subject in mid-May. For the life of me, I don't see why this is so hard -- it seems like a no-brainer to me. I've researched a bit, thinking there might be a wizard or a third-party product, but I haven't found a thing. However, I did run across a lot of posts with similar questions/complaints -- so I don't think I'm the only one that thinks PowerPoint ought to be able to do this without making us jump through hoops. If anyone has more information, I'll be glad to update the entry and give you credit for your contribution. Susan H. You can add notes to a slide and print those notes along with the slide, which seems to be the default. I'm trying to figure out how to print just the notes. I tried changing the setting: 1. From the Tools menu, choose Options. 2. Click the Print tab. 3. Select the Use the Following Print Settings option in the Default Print Settings For This Document section. 4. Choose Notes Pages from the Print What control's dropdown list. But it's still printing both slide and notes. How do I print just the notes? Susan H. From ssharkins at gmail.com Fri May 2 09:16:47 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 10:16:47 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Show Desktop icon missing from theQuick Launchtoolbar References: <004601c8ac54$18ec2a60$6d0101c0@fci.local> Message-ID: <0cff01c8ac5f$2a8355e0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Well, I'll tell you this -- if you google my name you will find lots of hits, and that list and a dollar will get you a cup of coffee at McDonalds. Does that answer your question? :) And of course, what's fame compared to my undying gratitude?????? ;) Susan H. > Thanks for the credit even though I really didn't do much. Does this mean > I'll be famous now? > > James Barash From ssharkins at gmail.com Fri May 2 09:42:18 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 10:42:18 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Outlook shorthand Message-ID: <0d8401c8ac62$b9b0e6d0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> I've noticed that Outlook lets you use a lot of "shorthand" codes instead of entering literal dates. For instance, if you're printing a calendar, you can enter 5mo instead of a literal ending date and Outlook will print 5 calendar months from the specified start date. I can't find any reference to these shorthand codes. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't -- for me, it's guesswork. Does anyone have a reference to a comprehensive list? Susan H. From bgeldart at verizon.net Sun May 4 14:37:19 2008 From: bgeldart at verizon.net (Bob Geldart) Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 15:37:19 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista and Access 2003 Message-ID: <0K0D00CFD2N1LOO0@vms173001.mailsrvcs.net> My 5-year old Compaq Presario seems to be getting a little slow (or my patience flagging), and I've been looking longingly at getting a new machine that would have a more memory and processing speed. Something that would deal with scanning a lot of my photos from slides and negative, and some audio files. Soliciting your advice-- I have MSOffice 2003 with Access. Since I retired a few years ago and no longer developing in Access, I'm not in a rush to pay for an Office upgrade, nor do I have the need, but I have some databases that I still like to play with. Will Access 2003 still perform on Vista? Will I have any problems? Thanks for your thoughts Bob Geldart BGeldart at verizon.net Maynard, MA From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Sun May 4 19:57:20 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 20:57:20 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista and Access 2003 In-Reply-To: <0K0D00CFD2N1LOO0@vms173001.mailsrvcs.net> References: <0K0D00CFD2N1LOO0@vms173001.mailsrvcs.net> Message-ID: <481E5B70.6000300@colbyconsulting.com> You can get amazing machines from DELL for not very much money. You didn't specify how much you were willing to pay for this new machine, nor how powerful it needed to be. Entry level these days is a dual core with a gig of RAM. By upping the CPU a little bit and adding another gig of ram you can get a pretty powerful system for not much money. http://www.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/featured_dotw_dimen?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=anavml Any of these systems is a good deal, depending on what you need. IIWM I would go with the quad core and make one change to get a vista upgrade. Vista business or ultimate and you have a pretty tight system. That should keep you through another 5 years. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Bob Geldart wrote: > My 5-year old Compaq Presario seems to be getting a little slow (or > my patience flagging), and I've been looking longingly at getting a > new machine that would have a more memory and processing speed. > Something that would deal with scanning a lot of my photos from > slides and negative, and some audio files. > > Soliciting your advice-- > > I have MSOffice 2003 with Access. Since I retired a few years ago and > no longer developing in Access, I'm not in a rush to pay for an > Office upgrade, nor do I have the need, but I have some databases > that I still like to play with. Will Access 2003 still perform on > Vista? Will I have any problems? > > Thanks for your thoughts > > > > Bob Geldart BGeldart at verizon.net > Maynard, MA > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From bheid at sc.rr.com Sun May 4 20:36:09 2008 From: bheid at sc.rr.com (Bobby Heid) Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 21:36:09 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista and Access 2003 In-Reply-To: <481E5B70.6000300@colbyconsulting.com> References: <0K0D00CFD2N1LOO0@vms173001.mailsrvcs.net> <481E5B70.6000300@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <000001c8ae50$658a5380$309efa80$@rr.com> And to add to John's reply, you should have no problems with Office/Access 2003 on Vista. Bobby -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 8:57 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Vista and Access 2003 You can get amazing machines from DELL for not very much money. You didn't specify how much you were willing to pay for this new machine, nor how powerful it needed to be. Entry level these days is a dual core with a gig of RAM. By upping the CPU a little bit and adding another gig of ram you can get a pretty powerful system for not much money. http://www.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/featured_dotw_dimen?c=us& cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=anavml Any of these systems is a good deal, depending on what you need. IIWM I would go with the quad core and make one change to get a vista upgrade. Vista business or ultimate and you have a pretty tight system. That should keep you through another 5 years. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Bob Geldart wrote: > My 5-year old Compaq Presario seems to be getting a little slow (or > my patience flagging), and I've been looking longingly at getting a > new machine that would have a more memory and processing speed. > Something that would deal with scanning a lot of my photos from > slides and negative, and some audio files. > > Soliciting your advice-- > > I have MSOffice 2003 with Access. Since I retired a few years ago and > no longer developing in Access, I'm not in a rush to pay for an > Office upgrade, nor do I have the need, but I have some databases > that I still like to play with. Will Access 2003 still perform on > Vista? Will I have any problems? > > Thanks for your thoughts > > > > Bob Geldart BGeldart at verizon.net > Maynard, MA From bgeldart at verizon.net Sun May 4 20:07:29 2008 From: bgeldart at verizon.net (Bob Geldart) Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 21:07:29 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista and Access 2003 In-Reply-To: <481E5B70.6000300@colbyconsulting.com> References: <0K0D00CFD2N1LOO0@vms173001.mailsrvcs.net> <481E5B70.6000300@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <0K0D00BNGHW4GRR2@vms173003.mailsrvcs.net> John, Thanks for the suggestion. I was going to go down to the local Best Buy and check things out, but I'm going to look further into your recommendation. My son got a Dell online a couple of years ago. Thanks again At 5/4/2008 08:57 PM, jwcolby wrote: >You can get amazing machines from DELL for not very much money. You >didn't specify how much you were willing to pay for this new machine, >nor how powerful it needed to be. Entry level these days is a dual core >with a gig of RAM. By upping the CPU a little bit and adding another >gig of ram you can get a pretty powerful system for not much money. > >http://www.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/featured_dotw_dimen?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=anavml > >Any of these systems is a good deal, depending on what you need. IIWM I >would go with the quad core and make one change to get a vista upgrade. > Vista business or ultimate and you have a pretty tight system. That >should keep you through another 5 years. > >John W. Colby >www.ColbyConsulting.com > > >Bob Geldart wrote: > > My 5-year old Compaq Presario seems to be getting a little slow (or > > my patience flagging), and I've been looking longingly at getting a > > new machine that would have a more memory and processing speed. > > Something that would deal with scanning a lot of my photos from > > slides and negative, and some audio files. > > > > Soliciting your advice-- > > > > I have MSOffice 2003 with Access. Since I retired a few years ago and > > no longer developing in Access, I'm not in a rush to pay for an > > Office upgrade, nor do I have the need, but I have some databases > > that I still like to play with. Will Access 2003 still perform on > > Vista? Will I have any problems? > > > > Thanks for your thoughts > > > > > > > > Bob Geldart BGeldart at verizon.net > > Maynard, MA > > _______________________________________________ > > dba-Tech mailing list > > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > >_______________________________________________ >dba-Tech mailing list >dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com Bob Geldart BGeldart at verizon.net Maynard, MA From bgeldart at verizon.net Sun May 4 20:09:21 2008 From: bgeldart at verizon.net (Bob Geldart) Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 21:09:21 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista and Access 2003 In-Reply-To: <000001c8ae50$658a5380$309efa80$@rr.com> References: <0K0D00CFD2N1LOO0@vms173001.mailsrvcs.net> <481E5B70.6000300@colbyconsulting.com> <000001c8ae50$658a5380$309efa80$@rr.com> Message-ID: <0K0D00BNLHW6GRR2@vms173003.mailsrvcs.net> Bobby, Thanks for your comments, that's quite reassuring. Bob At 5/4/2008 09:36 PM, Bobby Heid wrote: >And to add to John's reply, you should have no problems with Office/Access >2003 on Vista. > >Bobby >Bob Geldart wrote: >.... > > > > Soliciting your advice-- > > > > I have MSOffice 2003 with Access. Since I retired a few years ago and > > no longer developing in Access, I'm not in a rush to pay for an > > Office upgrade, nor do I have the need, but I have some databases > > that I still like to play with. Will Access 2003 still perform on > > Vista? Will I have any problems? > > > > Thanks for your thoughts Bob Geldart BGeldart at verizon.net Maynard, MA From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Mon May 5 06:16:33 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Mon, 05 May 2008 07:16:33 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista and Access 2003 In-Reply-To: <0K0D00BNGHW4GRR2@vms173003.mailsrvcs.net> References: <0K0D00CFD2N1LOO0@vms173001.mailsrvcs.net> <481E5B70.6000300@colbyconsulting.com> <0K0D00BNGHW4GRR2@vms173003.mailsrvcs.net> Message-ID: <481EEC91.6020702@colbyconsulting.com> Bob, You need to look for the specials from Dell, as they come and go, and as you can see the difference can be hundreds of dollars. I read on one of my many newsletters that if you buy the special "as is" Dell actually takes a loss. They price these things to get you to the web page, expecting you to bump up the processor, memory, hard disk etc. Once you do they start making a profit. The key is to not pay them for any hardware upgrade you don't absolutely have to. As an example the memory you can often come back later and add for much less money than they charge you. Adding a second hard drive from Newegg is cheaper than adding one from them etc. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Bob Geldart wrote: > John, > > Thanks for the suggestion. I was going to go down to the local Best > Buy and check things out, but I'm going to look further into your > recommendation. My son got a Dell online a couple of years ago. > > Thanks again > > At 5/4/2008 08:57 PM, jwcolby wrote: >> You can get amazing machines from DELL for not very much money. You >> didn't specify how much you were willing to pay for this new machine, >> nor how powerful it needed to be. Entry level these days is a dual core >> with a gig of RAM. By upping the CPU a little bit and adding another >> gig of ram you can get a pretty powerful system for not much money. >> >> http://www.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/featured_dotw_dimen?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=anavml >> >> Any of these systems is a good deal, depending on what you need. IIWM I >> would go with the quad core and make one change to get a vista upgrade. >> Vista business or ultimate and you have a pretty tight system. That >> should keep you through another 5 years. >> >> John W. Colby >> www.ColbyConsulting.com >> >> >> Bob Geldart wrote: >>> My 5-year old Compaq Presario seems to be getting a little slow (or >>> my patience flagging), and I've been looking longingly at getting a >>> new machine that would have a more memory and processing speed. >>> Something that would deal with scanning a lot of my photos from >>> slides and negative, and some audio files. >>> >>> Soliciting your advice-- >>> >>> I have MSOffice 2003 with Access. Since I retired a few years ago and >>> no longer developing in Access, I'm not in a rush to pay for an >>> Office upgrade, nor do I have the need, but I have some databases >>> that I still like to play with. Will Access 2003 still perform on >>> Vista? Will I have any problems? >>> >>> Thanks for your thoughts >>> >>> >>> >>> Bob Geldart BGeldart at verizon.net >>> Maynard, MA >>> _______________________________________________ >>> dba-Tech mailing list >>> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >>> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >>> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> dba-Tech mailing list >> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > > Bob Geldart BGeldart at verizon.net > Maynard, MA > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From bheid at sc.rr.com Mon May 5 16:36:27 2008 From: bheid at sc.rr.com (Bobby Heid) Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 17:36:27 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista and Access 2003 In-Reply-To: <481EEC91.6020702@colbyconsulting.com> References: <0K0D00CFD2N1LOO0@vms173001.mailsrvcs.net> <481E5B70.6000300@colbyconsulting.com> <0K0D00BNGHW4GRR2@vms173003.mailsrvcs.net> <481EEC91.6020702@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <004501c8aef8$13479580$39d6c080$@rr.com> Bob, Also sign up for BradsDeals alerts. They are always talking about Dell coupons. You can sign up here: http://www.bradsdeals.com/add-email.cfm Here's the coupons they are talking about now: $200 off Inspiron Desktops $749+ 5/15/08 expires at 6am CST on day of expiration 9BRVF1$PH71L0V $300 off Inspiron Desktops $999+ 5/15/08 expires at 6am CST on day of expiration KGXH5QNBB2?L9$ 15% off $1700 on Select XPS 630 Desktops 5/15/08 None D2BCGKBB4$D7WR 25% off Notebooks $999 5/15/08 inspiron laptops only; expires at 6am CST on day of expiration 204G$$GHGQHNMV 30% off Inspiron Notebooks $1299+ 5/15/08 expires at 6am CST on day of expiration 5B$SH9S?7?J7LP http://www.bradsdeals.com/dell-coupons-mid-4.html You can also check out TechBargains.com, XPBargains.com, and Fatwallet.com. Bobby -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 7:17 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Vista and Access 2003 Bob, You need to look for the specials from Dell, as they come and go, and as you can see the difference can be hundreds of dollars. I read on one of my many newsletters that if you buy the special "as is" Dell actually takes a loss. They price these things to get you to the web page, expecting you to bump up the processor, memory, hard disk etc. Once you do they start making a profit. The key is to not pay them for any hardware upgrade you don't absolutely have to. As an example the memory you can often come back later and add for much less money than they charge you. Adding a second hard drive from Newegg is cheaper than adding one from them etc. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com From Gustav at cactus.dk Tue May 6 06:53:31 2008 From: Gustav at cactus.dk (Gustav Brock) Date: Tue, 06 May 2008 13:53:31 +0200 Subject: [dba-Tech] OT: Dell is cr.p Message-ID: Hi all Dell is the single brand we experience most trouble with at clients. Delivery schedules are never held and tech support is .. eh .. challenged. Latest a laptop with a high-end graphics adapter broke down. My colleague instantly located the graphics adapter as the error source. But standard response from Dell is always: Reinstall. So the poor fellow did and this failed of course as soon as the graphics driver was installed. He has now been waiting four weeks for Dell to come and pick up the machine for repair. Recently, Dell introduced two laptops with an "innovative" keyboard. Some stupido had the idea that the left Shift key needed to be made wider. To accomplish this, the bottom row of keys have been "shifted keywise right by one" so now the z key is positioned at the x key position! Now what kind of morons - there must be more than one - raise, create and approve such a design? It could have been a nice April Fool story but this a Dell story. /gustav From accessd at shaw.ca Tue May 6 19:34:11 2008 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Tue, 06 May 2008 17:34:11 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] OT: Dell is cr.p In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Gustav: I agree with you. One of my contracts is to install Dell products in both residence and business locations. The worse problem is not the hardware, though in some cases that is very suspect, but their lack of trained service and sales personel. In a number of cases, after an install, clients have sought me out as the only decent help they can expect to get.... though I am flattered that is not the way the system is supposed to work One business client had requested an upgrade to their Dell RAID array and the hard drives were sent and I was contacted. As soon as I saw the specs I was on the phone, to Dell, asking for confirmation as the disk sizes seemed beyond the componenet capabilities. I was told that I did not know what I was talking about and maybe another tech should be called. I should have baled at that time but upon encouragement from Dell and the client, I went ahead and performed the upgrade. It failed uncerimoniously and took all weekend to recover from it. (17 hours it took to rebuild the RAID and Dell had to pay for it.) The truth was that I was right all along and having never seen the product before, just read the spec sheet. Rest assured, these people will not purchasing again from Dell. This is sad in a way as Dell was, at one time, considered the best PC built with the best service and support. Before they went mail-order my company was their sole rep and sales for this area... and they were a very easy sell. Jim -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gustav Brock Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 4:54 AM To: dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com Subject: [dba-Tech] OT: Dell is cr.p Hi all Dell is the single brand we experience most trouble with at clients. Delivery schedules are never held and tech support is .. eh .. challenged. Latest a laptop with a high-end graphics adapter broke down. My colleague instantly located the graphics adapter as the error source. But standard response from Dell is always: Reinstall. So the poor fellow did and this failed of course as soon as the graphics driver was installed. He has now been waiting four weeks for Dell to come and pick up the machine for repair. Recently, Dell introduced two laptops with an "innovative" keyboard. Some stupido had the idea that the left Shift key needed to be made wider. To accomplish this, the bottom row of keys have been "shifted keywise right by one" so now the z key is positioned at the x key position! Now what kind of morons - there must be more than one - raise, create and approve such a design? It could have been a nice April Fool story but this a Dell story. /gustav _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From rockysmolin at bchacc.com Tue May 6 19:41:30 2008 From: rockysmolin at bchacc.com (Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software) Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 17:41:30 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] OT: Dell is cr.p In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <00d201c8afdb$1790bfc0$0301a8c0@HAL9005> I've had just the opposite experience but my experience is very limited. If I was buying machines in larger numbers for a corp I might run into the same hardware and service problems. I'm sitting here with three Dells - one P3 and two P4s. They've all run flawlessly except for a CD drive which failed in #2 - an easy replace I did myself. And I've only bought 6-7 machines from them over the years. Max is running another Dell P4 one of my old ones. So I can't say whether their service is good because I've never needed it. I like ordering Dell on line and having someone bring it to me. Never have to leave my chair. But, like a restaurant, I suppose it will only take one bad experience to lose me as a customer. Rocky Smolin Beach Access Software 858-259-4334 www.e-z-mrp.com www.bchacc.com -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 5:34 PM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] OT: Dell is cr.p Hi Gustav: I agree with you. One of my contracts is to install Dell products in both residence and business locations. The worse problem is not the hardware, though in some cases that is very suspect, but their lack of trained service and sales personel. In a number of cases, after an install, clients have sought me out as the only decent help they can expect to get.... though I am flattered that is not the way the system is supposed to work One business client had requested an upgrade to their Dell RAID array and the hard drives were sent and I was contacted. As soon as I saw the specs I was on the phone, to Dell, asking for confirmation as the disk sizes seemed beyond the componenet capabilities. I was told that I did not know what I was talking about and maybe another tech should be called. I should have baled at that time but upon encouragement from Dell and the client, I went ahead and performed the upgrade. It failed uncerimoniously and took all weekend to recover from it. (17 hours it took to rebuild the RAID and Dell had to pay for it.) The truth was that I was right all along and having never seen the product before, just read the spec sheet. Rest assured, these people will not purchasing again from Dell. This is sad in a way as Dell was, at one time, considered the best PC built with the best service and support. Before they went mail-order my company was their sole rep and sales for this area... and they were a very easy sell. Jim -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gustav Brock Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 4:54 AM To: dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com Subject: [dba-Tech] OT: Dell is cr.p Hi all Dell is the single brand we experience most trouble with at clients. Delivery schedules are never held and tech support is .. eh .. challenged. Latest a laptop with a high-end graphics adapter broke down. My colleague instantly located the graphics adapter as the error source. But standard response from Dell is always: Reinstall. So the poor fellow did and this failed of course as soon as the graphics driver was installed. He has now been waiting four weeks for Dell to come and pick up the machine for repair. Recently, Dell introduced two laptops with an "innovative" keyboard. Some stupido had the idea that the left Shift key needed to be made wider. To accomplish this, the bottom row of keys have been "shifted keywise right by one" so now the z key is positioned at the x key position! Now what kind of morons - there must be more than one - raise, create and approve such a design? It could have been a nice April Fool story but this a Dell story. /gustav _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.9/1416 - Release Date: 5/5/2008 5:11 PM From ssharkins at gmail.com Wed May 7 07:12:04 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 08:12:04 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] OT: Dell is cr.p References: Message-ID: <025501c8b03c$8175b380$6500a8c0@SusanOne> I know many of you frown on Gateway, but I've been using 2 for the last 6 years or so and I love them. I've never even needed their tech support -- don't even know if they have one. Susan H. > Hi Gustav: > > I agree with you. One of my contracts is to install Dell products in both > residence and business locations. The worse problem is not the From jon.tydda at alcontrol.com Wed May 7 08:11:40 2008 From: jon.tydda at alcontrol.com (Jon Tydda) Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 14:11:40 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] OT: Dell is cr.p Message-ID: We used Dell exclusively here until we were bought by another company, in 2001, and switched to HP/Compaq. Now virtually all the PCs, servers and laptops here are HP, and they're pretty reliable. Funny thing was that I was a huge fan of Dell, and argued a case for using them instead of HP when we were taken over, but their delivery times really let them down in management's eyes. At home is a different matter though... My dad has a HP laptop, my mum has an Acer (although that's supplied by her school). All the desktops we've had since our first PC (Amstrad PC1512) have been home built. I've built servers, desktops, you name it... I'm in the market for a laptop, and I'd dearly love to be able to build my own, purely to cut down on the amount of dross you get with a prebuilt system, but I guess the technology isn't there yet. Jon -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins Sent: 07 May 2008 13:12 To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] OT: Dell is cr.p I know many of you frown on Gateway, but I've been using 2 for the last 6 years or so and I love them. I've never even needed their tech support -- don't even know if they have one. Susan H. > Hi Gustav: > > I agree with you. One of my contracts is to install Dell products in > both residence and business locations. The worse problem is not the _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From Gustav at cactus.dk Wed May 7 08:32:52 2008 From: Gustav at cactus.dk (Gustav Brock) Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 15:32:52 +0200 Subject: [dba-Tech] OT: Dell is cr.p Message-ID: Hi Jon Amstrad PC1512? That was my very first own PC! Company wise we had been using IBM PC since they arrived. Weird machine with B/W CGA graphics and DR DOS and the pre-Windows GUI "Gem". /gustav >>> jon.tydda at alcontrol.com 07-05-2008 15:11 >>> We used Dell exclusively here until we were bought by another company, in 2001, and switched to HP/Compaq. Now virtually all the PCs, servers and laptops here are HP, and they're pretty reliable. Funny thing was that I was a huge fan of Dell, and argued a case for using them instead of HP when we were taken over, but their delivery times really let them down in management's eyes. At home is a different matter though... My dad has a HP laptop, my mum has an Acer (although that's supplied by her school). All the desktops we've had since our first PC (Amstrad PC1512) have been home built. I've built servers, desktops, you name it... I'm in the market for a laptop, and I'd dearly love to be able to build my own, purely to cut down on the amount of dross you get with a prebuilt system, but I guess the technology isn't there yet. Jon From jon.tydda at alcontrol.com Wed May 7 08:34:40 2008 From: jon.tydda at alcontrol.com (Jon Tydda) Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 14:34:40 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] OT: Dell is cr.p Message-ID: Yeah, I used to love playing with Gem... Remember using WordStar to write my homework in, formatting with the dot commands :-) Jon -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gustav Brock Sent: 07 May 2008 14:33 To: dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] OT: Dell is cr.p Hi Jon Amstrad PC1512? That was my very first own PC! Company wise we had been using IBM PC since they arrived. Weird machine with B/W CGA graphics and DR DOS and the pre-Windows GUI "Gem". /gustav >>> jon.tydda at alcontrol.com 07-05-2008 15:11 >>> We used Dell exclusively here until we were bought by another company, in 2001, and switched to HP/Compaq. Now virtually all the PCs, servers and laptops here are HP, and they're pretty reliable. Funny thing was that I was a huge fan of Dell, and argued a case for using them instead of HP when we were taken over, but their delivery times really let them down in management's eyes. At home is a different matter though... My dad has a HP laptop, my mum has an Acer (although that's supplied by her school). All the desktops we've had since our first PC (Amstrad PC1512) have been home built. I've built servers, desktops, you name it... I'm in the market for a laptop, and I'd dearly love to be able to build my own, purely to cut down on the amount of dross you get with a prebuilt system, but I guess the technology isn't there yet. Jon _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From jon at tydda.plus.com Wed May 7 15:23:15 2008 From: jon at tydda.plus.com (Jon Tydda) Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 21:23:15 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] SP3 is out. Again! Message-ID: <005a01c8b080$2e3d2240$0200a8c0@jt2c> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05/06/windows_xp_sp3_updater_release/ XP Service Pack 3 is out again, available in a few guises from: MS Download centre: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f- be08-1e1555d4f3d4 &DisplayLang=en Download the CD image: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2fcde6ce-b5fb-4488- 8c50-fe22559d164e &displaylang=en or simply from Windows Update. Jon From accessd at shaw.ca Wed May 7 21:33:50 2008 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 19:33:50 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] SP3 is out. Again! In-Reply-To: <005a01c8b080$2e3d2240$0200a8c0@jt2c> References: <005a01c8b080$2e3d2240$0200a8c0@jt2c> Message-ID: <232DA1EAA7E7409E8E81C6E57181BE9C@creativesystemdesigns.com> Thank you for posting this Jon. Jim -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jon Tydda Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 1:23 PM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: [dba-Tech] SP3 is out. Again! http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05/06/windows_xp_sp3_updater_release/ XP Service Pack 3 is out again, available in a few guises from: MS Download centre: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f- be08-1e1555d4f3d4 &DisplayLang=en Download the CD image: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2fcde6ce-b5fb-4488- 8c50-fe22559d164e &displaylang=en or simply from Windows Update. Jon _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From ssharkins at gmail.com Thu May 8 10:54:57 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 11:54:57 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Unable to copy web content Message-ID: <022c01c8b123$de6b12f0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Occasionally I run into a web site that doesn't let me copy content to the Clipboard or save an image. How do they do that? Susan H. From James at fcidms.com Thu May 8 11:30:09 2008 From: James at fcidms.com (James Barash) Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 12:30:09 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Unable to copy web content In-Reply-To: <022c01c8b123$de6b12f0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Message-ID: <007201c8b128$c8510420$670101c0@fci.local> Susan: Assuming you mean that when you right-click nothing happens, one way is to add: to the html. There are javascript functions for blocking ctrl-c as well. There are various ways around it but that does prevent the easiest method of copying content. James Barash -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 11:55 AM To: DBA Tech List Subject: [dba-Tech] Unable to copy web content Occasionally I run into a web site that doesn't let me copy content to the Clipboard or save an image. How do they do that? Susan H. _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From ssharkins at gmail.com Thu May 8 11:38:39 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 12:38:39 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Unable to copy web content References: <007201c8b128$c8510420$670101c0@fci.local> Message-ID: <02c001c8b12a$7f795520$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Easier than I thought! ;) Anyone have a function for blocking Ctrl+C -- or can you point me in the right direction? Susan H. > Susan: > Assuming you mean that when you right-click nothing happens, one way is to > add: > to the html. > There are javascript functions for blocking ctrl-c as well. There are > various ways around it but that does prevent the easiest method of copying > content. > > James Barash > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins > Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 11:55 AM > To: DBA Tech List > Subject: [dba-Tech] Unable to copy web content > > Occasionally I run into a web site that doesn't let me copy content to the > Clipboard or save an image. How do they do that? > > Susan H. > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Thu May 8 13:05:06 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 14:05:06 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Dual boot Server 2003 X32 and x64 Message-ID: <482340D2.5090608@colbyconsulting.com> Does anyone know if it is possible to dual boot the x32 and x64 version of windows 2k3? My concern in doing so is that on the one server that I run 2k3 x64 on, there are two program file directories, one called Program Files the other called Program Files (x86). It APPEARS that the (x86) directory is the 32 bit directory which would imply that the one without was the x64, though I have nothing more to base that on than the names of the directories inside of each Program Files directory. I just got a 2nd Phenom quad core and want to convert a second system to quad core x64. The EASIEST way would be to dual boot until I have everything I need running in x64 and then cut over. -- John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com From djkr at msn.com Thu May 8 17:58:04 2008 From: djkr at msn.com (DJK(John) Robinson) Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 23:58:04 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] Dual boot Server 2003 X32 and x64 In-Reply-To: <482340D2.5090608@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: I'll be interested to hear how you get on, John. I'm experimenting with Win XP x64 (which is the 2003 base) on my new workstation (running Q9450, plus4GB+1TB RAID), and stumbling predictably into some 64 vs 32 driver issues, mostly solved. But I'm running out of time to continue the experiment short-term, and need to move my workload onto this work-hungry beast. So I'm hoping to dual-boot a parallel x32 Win XP installation, allowing me to experiment further in due course and migrate if successful. You are right about the Program Files folders - on an x64 system the 32-bit stuff is put in the x86 PF folder. What I am aware of is that you don't *upgrade* an x86 system to x64 - it's a clean install - but I'm hoping the dual-boot will work for me too. John -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby Sent: 08 May 2008 19:05 To: access Developers discussion and problem solving ;; VBA; Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: [dba-Tech] Dual boot Server 2003 X32 and x64 Does anyone know if it is possible to dual boot the x32 and x64 version of windows 2k3? My concern in doing so is that on the one server that I run 2k3 x64 on, there are two program file directories, one called Program Files the other called Program Files (x86). It APPEARS that the (x86) directory is the 32 bit directory which would imply that the one without was the x64, though I have nothing more to base that on than the names of the directories inside of each Program Files directory. I just got a 2nd Phenom quad core and want to convert a second system to quad core x64. The EASIEST way would be to dual boot until I have everything I need running in x64 and then cut over. -- John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From stuart at lexacorp.com.pg Thu May 8 18:28:05 2008 From: stuart at lexacorp.com.pg (Stuart McLachlan) Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 09:28:05 +1000 Subject: [dba-Tech] Unable to copy web content In-Reply-To: <022c01c8b123$de6b12f0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> References: <022c01c8b123$de6b12f0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Message-ID: <48241925.1931.230246C6@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg> Several ways: ===================================================== 1. A transparent overlay of the content? ===================================================== 2. =================================================== 3. a script to clear the clipboard regularly on a timer? =================================================== 4. One of these: http://www.freedownloadmanager.org/downloads/html_prevent_click_info/ ? =================================================== On 8 May 2008 at 11:54, Susan Harkins wrote: > Occasionally I run into a web site that doesn't let me copy content to the Clipboard or save an image. How do they do that? > > Susan H. > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From jon.tydda at alcontrol.com Fri May 9 04:18:11 2008 From: jon.tydda at alcontrol.com (Jon Tydda) Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:18:11 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! Message-ID: I've just installed SP3 on my laptop at work (on the grounds that they're going to reimage it in a couple of weeks when I've left, so it wouldn't do any harm). Started installing it at 9:20am Finished installing at 9:50am Restarted at 9:55am (was on the phone) Typed in username and password at 9:57am Was able to use Windows at 10:12am Hopefully it'll be a bit quicker to start up next time... For reference, it's a HP NC6400 Core 2 (2*1.86Ghz) with 1GB RAM. Doesn't seem to be any different to use so far, and I've not found any of the "new" bits they've included, but I'll be having a play with it later on today. I'll keep you posted if I find anything hinky. Gah, too much NCIS :-) Jon From andy at minstersystems.co.uk Fri May 9 07:19:13 2008 From: andy at minstersystems.co.uk (Andy Lacey) Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 13:19:13 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <01b301c8b1ce$e4b36300$dfed2a50@minster33c3r25> Thanks for the feedback Jon. Happy to let you be the guinea-pig! -- Andy Lacey http://www.minstersystems.co.uk >-----Original Message----- >From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com >[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jon Tydda >Sent: 09 May 2008 10:18 >To: dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com; dba-OT at databaseadvisors.com >Subject: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! > > >I've just installed SP3 on my laptop at work (on the grounds >that they're going to reimage it in a couple of weeks when >I've left, so it wouldn't do any harm). > >Started installing it at 9:20am >Finished installing at 9:50am >Restarted at 9:55am (was on the phone) >Typed in username and password at 9:57am >Was able to use Windows at 10:12am > >Hopefully it'll be a bit quicker to start up next time... > >For reference, it's a HP NC6400 Core 2 (2*1.86Ghz) with 1GB RAM. > >Doesn't seem to be any different to use so far, and I've not >found any of the "new" bits they've included, but I'll be >having a play with it later on today. I'll keep you posted if >I find anything hinky. Gah, too much NCIS :-) > > >Jon >_______________________________________________ >dba-Tech mailing list >dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > From jon.tydda at alcontrol.com Fri May 9 08:04:56 2008 From: jon.tydda at alcontrol.com (Jon Tydda) Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 14:04:56 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! Message-ID: Well it's my work laptop and I'm only here for another 3 weeks. I'm not putting it on at home for a good while yet :-) Jon -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Andy Lacey Sent: 09 May 2008 13:19 To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! Thanks for the feedback Jon. Happy to let you be the guinea-pig! -- Andy Lacey http://www.minstersystems.co.uk >-----Original Message----- >From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com >[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jon Tydda >Sent: 09 May 2008 10:18 >To: dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com; dba-OT at databaseadvisors.com >Subject: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! > > >I've just installed SP3 on my laptop at work (on the grounds >that they're going to reimage it in a couple of weeks when >I've left, so it wouldn't do any harm). > >Started installing it at 9:20am >Finished installing at 9:50am >Restarted at 9:55am (was on the phone) >Typed in username and password at 9:57am >Was able to use Windows at 10:12am > >Hopefully it'll be a bit quicker to start up next time... > >For reference, it's a HP NC6400 Core 2 (2*1.86Ghz) with 1GB RAM. > >Doesn't seem to be any different to use so far, and I've not >found any of the "new" bits they've included, but I'll be >having a play with it later on today. I'll keep you posted if >I find anything hinky. Gah, too much NCIS :-) > > >Jon >_______________________________________________ >dba-Tech mailing list >dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Fri May 9 08:20:19 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 09:20:19 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <48244F93.9030203@colbyconsulting.com> >and I'm only here for another 3 weeks. So where are you going? Curious minds want to know.. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Jon Tydda wrote: > Well it's my work laptop and I'm only here for another 3 weeks. I'm not > putting it on at home for a good while yet :-) > > > Jon > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Andy Lacey > Sent: 09 May 2008 13:19 > To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! > > > Thanks for the feedback Jon. Happy to let you be the guinea-pig! > > -- Andy Lacey > http://www.minstersystems.co.uk > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com >> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jon Tydda >> Sent: 09 May 2008 10:18 >> To: dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com; dba-OT at databaseadvisors.com >> Subject: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! >> >> >> I've just installed SP3 on my laptop at work (on the grounds >> that they're going to reimage it in a couple of weeks when >> I've left, so it wouldn't do any harm). >> >> Started installing it at 9:20am >> Finished installing at 9:50am >> Restarted at 9:55am (was on the phone) >> Typed in username and password at 9:57am >> Was able to use Windows at 10:12am >> >> Hopefully it'll be a bit quicker to start up next time... >> >> For reference, it's a HP NC6400 Core 2 (2*1.86Ghz) with 1GB RAM. >> >> Doesn't seem to be any different to use so far, and I've not >> found any of the "new" bits they've included, but I'll be >> having a play with it later on today. I'll keep you posted if >> I find anything hinky. Gah, too much NCIS :-) >> >> >> Jon >> _______________________________________________ >> dba-Tech mailing list >> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com >> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Fri May 9 08:21:09 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 09:21:09 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <48244FC5.3080600@colbyconsulting.com> Has the load time gotten any faster? Was it faster before the SP3 install? John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Jon Tydda wrote: > I've just installed SP3 on my laptop at work (on the grounds that > they're going to reimage it in a couple of weeks when I've left, so it > wouldn't do any harm). > > Started installing it at 9:20am > Finished installing at 9:50am > Restarted at 9:55am (was on the phone) > Typed in username and password at 9:57am > Was able to use Windows at 10:12am > > Hopefully it'll be a bit quicker to start up next time... > > For reference, it's a HP NC6400 Core 2 (2*1.86Ghz) with 1GB RAM. > > Doesn't seem to be any different to use so far, and I've not found any > of the "new" bits they've included, but I'll be having a play with it > later on today. I'll keep you posted if I find anything hinky. Gah, too > much NCIS :-) > > > Jon > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From jon.tydda at alcontrol.com Fri May 9 08:50:09 2008 From: jon.tydda at alcontrol.com (Jon Tydda) Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 14:50:09 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! Message-ID: I'm being made redundant after nearly 10 years working here. Been a good kick up the bum though, so I've been looking for a new job for the last couple of weeks. Had a phone interview this morning, and they want to see me in a couple of weeks time, which is great :-) Jon -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby Sent: 09 May 2008 14:20 To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! >and I'm only here for another 3 weeks. So where are you going? Curious minds want to know.. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Jon Tydda wrote: > Well it's my work laptop and I'm only here for another 3 weeks. I'm > not putting it on at home for a good while yet :-) > > > Jon > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Andy Lacey > Sent: 09 May 2008 13:19 > To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! > > > Thanks for the feedback Jon. Happy to let you be the guinea-pig! > > -- Andy Lacey > http://www.minstersystems.co.uk > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com >> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jon Tydda >> Sent: 09 May 2008 10:18 >> To: dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com; dba-OT at databaseadvisors.com >> Subject: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! >> >> >> I've just installed SP3 on my laptop at work (on the grounds that >> they're going to reimage it in a couple of weeks when I've left, so >> it wouldn't do any harm). >> >> Started installing it at 9:20am >> Finished installing at 9:50am >> Restarted at 9:55am (was on the phone) >> Typed in username and password at 9:57am >> Was able to use Windows at 10:12am >> >> Hopefully it'll be a bit quicker to start up next time... >> >> For reference, it's a HP NC6400 Core 2 (2*1.86Ghz) with 1GB RAM. >> >> Doesn't seem to be any different to use so far, and I've not found >> any of the "new" bits they've included, but I'll be having a play >> with it later on today. I'll keep you posted if I find anything >> hinky. Gah, too much NCIS :-) >> >> >> Jon >> _______________________________________________ >> dba-Tech mailing list >> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com >> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From jon.tydda at alcontrol.com Fri May 9 08:52:33 2008 From: jon.tydda at alcontrol.com (Jon Tydda) Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 14:52:33 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! Message-ID: I don't know yet, haven't turned the laptop off since (I'm scared!) :-) Before the install, it was a really fast startup, although that is compared to my home pc where AVG insists on updating before it'll let you do anything in Windows. Really annoys me that does. It's quite annoying that this laptop started up faster than it with a smaller processor and less memory. Grr... I'm certainly hoping that it's gotten quicker than a 15 minute login! Jon -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby Sent: 09 May 2008 14:21 To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! Has the load time gotten any faster? Was it faster before the SP3 install? John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Jon Tydda wrote: > I've just installed SP3 on my laptop at work (on the grounds that > they're going to reimage it in a couple of weeks when I've left, so it > wouldn't do any harm). > > Started installing it at 9:20am > Finished installing at 9:50am > Restarted at 9:55am (was on the phone) > Typed in username and password at 9:57am > Was able to use Windows at 10:12am > > Hopefully it'll be a bit quicker to start up next time... > > For reference, it's a HP NC6400 Core 2 (2*1.86Ghz) with 1GB RAM. > > Doesn't seem to be any different to use so far, and I've not found any > of the "new" bits they've included, but I'll be having a play with it > later on today. I'll keep you posted if I find anything hinky. Gah, > too much NCIS :-) > > > Jon > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Fri May 9 09:01:36 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 10:01:36 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <48245940.7000406@colbyconsulting.com> I just looked up the company - I assume that you are in the UK? Which location. It is interesting to see where our members live. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Jon Tydda wrote: > I'm being made redundant after nearly 10 years working here. Been a good > kick up the bum though, so I've been looking for a new job for the last > couple of weeks. Had a phone interview this morning, and they want to > see me in a couple of weeks time, which is great :-) > > > Jon > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby > Sent: 09 May 2008 14:20 > To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! > > > > >and I'm only here for another 3 weeks. > > So where are you going? Curious minds want to know.. > > John W. Colby > www.ColbyConsulting.com > > > Jon Tydda wrote: >> Well it's my work laptop and I'm only here for another 3 weeks. I'm >> not putting it on at home for a good while yet :-) >> >> >> Jon >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com >> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Andy Lacey >> Sent: 09 May 2008 13:19 >> To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' >> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! >> >> >> Thanks for the feedback Jon. Happy to let you be the guinea-pig! >> >> -- Andy Lacey >> http://www.minstersystems.co.uk >> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com >>> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jon Tydda >>> Sent: 09 May 2008 10:18 >>> To: dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com; dba-OT at databaseadvisors.com >>> Subject: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! >>> >>> >>> I've just installed SP3 on my laptop at work (on the grounds that >>> they're going to reimage it in a couple of weeks when I've left, so >>> it wouldn't do any harm). >>> >>> Started installing it at 9:20am >>> Finished installing at 9:50am >>> Restarted at 9:55am (was on the phone) >>> Typed in username and password at 9:57am >>> Was able to use Windows at 10:12am >>> >>> Hopefully it'll be a bit quicker to start up next time... >>> >>> For reference, it's a HP NC6400 Core 2 (2*1.86Ghz) with 1GB RAM. >>> >>> Doesn't seem to be any different to use so far, and I've not found >>> any of the "new" bits they've included, but I'll be having a play >>> with it later on today. I'll keep you posted if I find anything >>> hinky. Gah, too much NCIS :-) >>> >>> >>> Jon >>> _______________________________________________ >>> dba-Tech mailing list >>> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >>> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >>> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> dba-Tech mailing list >> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> dba-Tech mailing list >> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com >> > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From jon.tydda at alcontrol.com Fri May 9 09:11:00 2008 From: jon.tydda at alcontrol.com (Jon Tydda) Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 15:11:00 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! Message-ID: I'm in Langley in Slough, just near Heathrow Airport. We're actually under the flightpath... When they had the big security thing here a few years back, I had to drive past a tank and 10 armed soldiers on my way to work. Fun :-) Jon -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby Sent: 09 May 2008 15:02 To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! I just looked up the company - I assume that you are in the UK? Which location. It is interesting to see where our members live. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Jon Tydda wrote: > I'm being made redundant after nearly 10 years working here. Been a > good kick up the bum though, so I've been looking for a new job for > the last couple of weeks. Had a phone interview this morning, and they > want to see me in a couple of weeks time, which is great :-) > > > Jon > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby > Sent: 09 May 2008 14:20 > To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! > > > > >and I'm only here for another 3 weeks. > > So where are you going? Curious minds want to know.. > > John W. Colby > www.ColbyConsulting.com > > > Jon Tydda wrote: >> Well it's my work laptop and I'm only here for another 3 weeks. I'm >> not putting it on at home for a good while yet :-) >> >> >> Jon >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com >> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Andy >> Lacey >> Sent: 09 May 2008 13:19 >> To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' >> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! >> >> >> Thanks for the feedback Jon. Happy to let you be the guinea-pig! >> >> -- Andy Lacey >> http://www.minstersystems.co.uk >> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com >>> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jon >>> Tydda >>> Sent: 09 May 2008 10:18 >>> To: dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com; dba-OT at databaseadvisors.com >>> Subject: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! >>> >>> >>> I've just installed SP3 on my laptop at work (on the grounds that >>> they're going to reimage it in a couple of weeks when I've left, so >>> it wouldn't do any harm). >>> >>> Started installing it at 9:20am >>> Finished installing at 9:50am >>> Restarted at 9:55am (was on the phone) >>> Typed in username and password at 9:57am >>> Was able to use Windows at 10:12am >>> >>> Hopefully it'll be a bit quicker to start up next time... >>> >>> For reference, it's a HP NC6400 Core 2 (2*1.86Ghz) with 1GB RAM. >>> >>> Doesn't seem to be any different to use so far, and I've not found >>> any of the "new" bits they've included, but I'll be having a play >>> with it later on today. I'll keep you posted if I find anything >>> hinky. Gah, too much NCIS :-) >>> >>> >>> Jon >>> _______________________________________________ >>> dba-Tech mailing list >>> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >>> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >>> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> dba-Tech mailing list >> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> dba-Tech mailing list >> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com >> > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From john at winhaven.net Fri May 9 09:50:27 2008 From: john at winhaven.net (John Bartow) Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 09:50:27 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <200805091450.m49EoOsj006521@databaseadvisors.com> Soon to be in NZ though right? ;o) Is your startup issue with AVG because its ver. 8? This annoyance can be turned off in ver. 7.5 -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jon Tydda I'm in Langley in Slough, just near Heathrow Airport. We're actually under the flightpath... When they had the big security thing here a few years back, I had to drive past a tank and 10 armed soldiers on my way to work. Fun :-) From jon.tydda at alcontrol.com Fri May 9 09:52:32 2008 From: jon.tydda at alcontrol.com (Jon Tydda) Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 15:52:32 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! Message-ID: Yeah, thinking about it. Need some money to take over with me first though :-) Erm, could well be. Although I hadn't found that setting in 7.5 :-P Jon -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of John Bartow Sent: 09 May 2008 15:50 To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! Soon to be in NZ though right? ;o) Is your startup issue with AVG because its ver. 8? This annoyance can be turned off in ver. 7.5 -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jon Tydda I'm in Langley in Slough, just near Heathrow Airport. We're actually under the flightpath... When they had the big security thing here a few years back, I had to drive past a tank and 10 armed soldiers on my way to work. Fun :-) _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From john at winhaven.net Fri May 9 10:05:52 2008 From: john at winhaven.net (John Bartow) Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:05:52 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] CounterSpy Message-ID: <200805091505.m49F5n9Z014118@databaseadvisors.com> Just an FYI, Sunbelt Software is planning on releasing a new product called Vipre. It is the fruition of their goal to create an anti-spyware/antivirus all in one that isn't a resource hog. As I've mentioned previously, Sunbelt completely rewrote Counterspy for ver. 2 with this in mind, so its not just another AS product with AV tacked on (or vice versa). I've been beta testing it on W2K and WXP for about 2 months now without a (thankfully) single system problem. It will be offered in a consumer product and enterprise product. The detections/correction engine is the same in both but the management console is different, of course. The enterprise management console allows for centralized installation, configuration, update distribution and reporting. Sunbelt's Counterspy and Vipre support are absolutely top notch. John B. From john at winhaven.net Fri May 9 10:09:57 2008 From: john at winhaven.net (John Bartow) Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:09:57 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <200805091509.m49F9sox016888@databaseadvisors.com> IIRC its under scheduling, there's a checkbox for it to perform on startup. There's a couple of products that have the default set to update on startup-SpySweeper being one of those. In that case the PC appears to be locked up because they don't bother to put any information screen up telling the user that their PC is totally unresponsive because they've decided to take it over for 5 minutes ;o) (not in front of a console because my AVG PC is being used for the Vipre Beta testing) -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jon Tydda Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 9:53 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] XP SP3 is go! Yeah, thinking about it. Need some money to take over with me first though :-) Erm, could well be. Although I hadn't found that setting in 7.5 :-P From carbonnb at gmail.com Fri May 9 23:37:36 2008 From: carbonnb at gmail.com (Bryan Carbonnell) Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 00:37:36 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Bar Codes & Fonts Message-ID: Crawling out from under a rock for a 2 part question: 1) Does anyone know what kind of Bar Code is used for ISBN numbers on the back of books? 2) Anyone know where one could find a free version of this for windows on the 'net? A friend of mine is embarking on self publishing a couple of books and the printer want's $40 (AUD) a book to create these ISBN barcodes for her books. I figure that since we have a ton of smart folks that know everything here, I'd ask you guys and ladies. Thanks now I'm crawling back under my rock. Too damn bright out here ;) -- Bryan Carbonnell - carbonnb at gmail.com Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "What a great ride!" From andy at minstersystems.co.uk Sat May 10 00:35:19 2008 From: andy at minstersystems.co.uk (Andy Lacey) Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 06:35:19 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] Bar Codes & Fonts In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <01ec01c8b25f$a33d9b20$dfed2a50@minster33c3r25> Hi Bryan Just quickly found this link. Any good? http://www.barcodingfonts.com/barean.htm They refer to it as Bookland font. -- Andy Lacey http://www.minstersystems.co.uk >-----Original Message----- >From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com >[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of >Bryan Carbonnell >Sent: 10 May 2008 05:38 >To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues >Subject: [dba-Tech] Bar Codes & Fonts > > >Crawling out from under a rock for a 2 part question: > >1) Does anyone know what kind of Bar Code is used for ISBN >numbers on the back of books? >2) Anyone know where one could find a free version of this for >windows on the 'net? > >A friend of mine is embarking on self publishing a couple of >books and the printer want's $40 (AUD) a book to create these >ISBN barcodes for her books. > >I figure that since we have a ton of smart folks that know >everything here, I'd ask you guys and ladies. > >Thanks now I'm crawling back under my rock. Too damn bright out here ;) > >-- >Bryan Carbonnell - carbonnb at gmail.com >Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well >preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn >out, shouting "What a great ride!" >_______________________________________________ >dba-Tech mailing list >dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > From accessd at shaw.ca Sat May 10 02:52:22 2008 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 00:52:22 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] W3C's new 'canvas' HTML element In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <9F728FD80ED444ED863FD5A5CA39A81A@creativesystemdesigns.com> Hi All: Here is a link to how to use W3C's new HTML 'canvas' element. It works on all browsers with an exception of IE which has tended to be slightly behind the curve when it comes to adopting new standards but check this link out anyway: http://dev.jquery.com/~john/processing.js/ Have fun. Jim From accessd at shaw.ca Sat May 10 11:08:53 2008 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 09:08:53 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] W3C's new 'canvas' HTML element In-Reply-To: <9F728FD80ED444ED863FD5A5CA39A81A@creativesystemdesigns.com> References: <9F728FD80ED444ED863FD5A5CA39A81A@creativesystemdesigns.com> Message-ID: A correction on the previous email: The new element 'canvas' is not a fully endorsed W3C compliant object...yet... but the API is already built into all Mozilla browsers, FireFox, Safari etc. Jim -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 12:52 AM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: [dba-Tech] W3C's new 'canvas' HTML element Hi All: Here is a link to how to use W3C's new HTML 'canvas' element. It works on all browsers with an exception of IE which has tended to be slightly behind the curve when it comes to adopting new standards but check this link out anyway: http://dev.jquery.com/~john/processing.js/ Have fun. Jim _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From stuart at lexacorp.com.pg Sun May 11 22:28:34 2008 From: stuart at lexacorp.com.pg (Stuart McLachlan) Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 13:28:34 +1000 Subject: [dba-Tech] Bar Codes & Fonts In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <48284602.640.3351ECF5@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg> You can create your own specific ISBN *symbols* for free here: http://www.tux.org/~milgram/bookland/ Note that you can't just create your own ISB *number*, you need to get one allocated by a noational authority. That's probably what the printer wants the $40 for. On 10 May 2008 at 0:37, Bryan Carbonnell wrote: > Crawling out from under a rock for a 2 part question: > > 1) Does anyone know what kind of Bar Code is used for ISBN numbers on > the back of books? > 2) Anyone know where one could find a free version of this for windows > on the 'net? > > A friend of mine is embarking on self publishing a couple of books and > the printer want's $40 (AUD) a book to create these ISBN barcodes for > her books. > > I figure that since we have a ton of smart folks that know everything > here, I'd ask you guys and ladies. > > Thanks now I'm crawling back under my rock. Too damn bright out here ;) > > -- > Bryan Carbonnell - carbonnb at gmail.com > Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well > preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, > shouting "What a great ride!" > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From jon.tydda at alcontrol.com Mon May 12 03:22:33 2008 From: jon.tydda at alcontrol.com (Jon Tydda) Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 09:22:33 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] SP3,the aftermath! Message-ID: You'll all be glad to know that it was actually quicker to boot up today than it was before I installed SP3. I'm very impressed with it so far. Had no problems, no weird issues, nothing. Still won't be installing it at home for a while though, just in case :-) Now if they could just fix that memory leak in IE7... Jon From Gustav at cactus.dk Mon May 12 04:11:57 2008 From: Gustav at cactus.dk (Gustav Brock) Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 11:11:57 +0200 Subject: [dba-Tech] SP3,the aftermath! Message-ID: Hi Jon Installed it on my HP zd8000. No issues. /gustav >>> jon.tydda at alcontrol.com 12-05-2008 10:22 >>> You'll all be glad to know that it was actually quicker to boot up today than it was before I installed SP3. I'm very impressed with it so far. Had no problems, no weird issues, nothing. Still won't be installing it at home for a while though, just in case :-) Now if they could just fix that memory leak in IE7... Jon From andy at minstersystems.co.uk Mon May 12 11:50:18 2008 From: andy at minstersystems.co.uk (Andy Lacey) Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 17:50:18 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] SP3,the aftermath! In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <002401c8b450$42b6d1c0$eba32a50@minster33c3r25> Thanks for the feedback both. -- Andy Lacey http://www.minstersystems.co.uk >-----Original Message----- >From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com >[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of >Gustav Brock >Sent: 12 May 2008 10:12 >To: dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com >Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] SP3,the aftermath! > > >Hi Jon > >Installed it on my HP zd8000. No issues. > >/gustav > >>>> jon.tydda at alcontrol.com 12-05-2008 10:22 >>> >You'll all be glad to know that it was actually quicker to >boot up today than it was before I installed SP3. > >I'm very impressed with it so far. Had no problems, no weird >issues, nothing. Still won't be installing it at home for a >while though, just in case :-) > >Now if they could just fix that memory leak in IE7... > > >Jon > > > >_______________________________________________ >dba-Tech mailing list >dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Tue May 13 07:33:37 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 08:33:37 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista and the touchpad Message-ID: <48298AA1.7030209@colbyconsulting.com> Microsoft must hire a special brand of idiots. I am not finding ANY way to turn off the touchpad in Vista. I have a bluetooth mouse which is what I use. The touchpad is still enabled, and even worse is set to use a tap as a mouse click, so my thumb is always touching the touchpad as I type and the mouse gets moved off to someplace where it is not supposed to be. In XP you could simply select the touchpad and disable it. Vista apparently thinks the touchpad is so critical that they completely prevent you from disabling it without uninstalling the driver (which I am about to do). I NEED THIS TURNED OFF, but it would be nice to be able to get it back if I ever need to use my laptop without the mouse. I went out and found a driver specifically for the touchpad but even that does not (AFAICT) allow you to just disable the damned thing. Does anyone know how to just disable the damned thing? Microsoft must hire a special brand of idiots. Nobody's idiots can match Microsoft's idiots. -- John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com From dwaters at usinternet.com Tue May 13 08:13:14 2008 From: dwaters at usinternet.com (Dan Waters) Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 08:13:14 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista and the touchpad In-Reply-To: <48298AA1.7030209@colbyconsulting.com> References: <48298AA1.7030209@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <000801c8b4fb$1a007e10$0300a8c0@danwaters> Hi John, In my 2002 Dell laptop using XP, the way to turn off the touchbpad was to go into the BIOS. I didn't know of another way - but I didn't look either. Dan -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 7:34 AM To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving; Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista and the touchpad Microsoft must hire a special brand of idiots. I am not finding ANY way to turn off the touchpad in Vista. I have a bluetooth mouse which is what I use. The touchpad is still enabled, and even worse is set to use a tap as a mouse click, so my thumb is always touching the touchpad as I type and the mouse gets moved off to someplace where it is not supposed to be. In XP you could simply select the touchpad and disable it. Vista apparently thinks the touchpad is so critical that they completely prevent you from disabling it without uninstalling the driver (which I am about to do). I NEED THIS TURNED OFF, but it would be nice to be able to get it back if I ever need to use my laptop without the mouse. I went out and found a driver specifically for the touchpad but even that does not (AFAICT) allow you to just disable the damned thing. Does anyone know how to just disable the damned thing? Microsoft must hire a special brand of idiots. Nobody's idiots can match Microsoft's idiots. -- John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From rockysmolin at bchacc.com Tue May 13 08:19:28 2008 From: rockysmolin at bchacc.com (Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software) Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 06:19:28 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista and the touchpad In-Reply-To: <48298AA1.7030209@colbyconsulting.com> References: <48298AA1.7030209@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <001c01c8b4fb$f9769bb0$0301a8c0@HAL9005> What if you just rename the driver? Then you could name it back and reboot if you really needed the touchpad. Max is going to Northwestern in the fall - Medill school of Journalism. He got his list of hardware and software required by the school. In addition to a digital video camera and a digital still camera, he needs a laptop. They have some very specific specs for this LT one of which is WXP - specifically NOT Vista. (And NOT Mac BTW which I was happy to see.) Rocky Smolin Beach Access Software 858-259-4334 www.e-z-mrp.com www.bchacc.com -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:34 AM To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving; Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista and the touchpad Microsoft must hire a special brand of idiots. I am not finding ANY way to turn off the touchpad in Vista. I have a bluetooth mouse which is what I use. The touchpad is still enabled, and even worse is set to use a tap as a mouse click, so my thumb is always touching the touchpad as I type and the mouse gets moved off to someplace where it is not supposed to be. In XP you could simply select the touchpad and disable it. Vista apparently thinks the touchpad is so critical that they completely prevent you from disabling it without uninstalling the driver (which I am about to do). I NEED THIS TURNED OFF, but it would be nice to be able to get it back if I ever need to use my laptop without the mouse. I went out and found a driver specifically for the touchpad but even that does not (AFAICT) allow you to just disable the damned thing. Does anyone know how to just disable the damned thing? Microsoft must hire a special brand of idiots. Nobody's idiots can match Microsoft's idiots. -- John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1429 - Release Date: 5/12/2008 6:14 PM From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Tue May 13 08:21:23 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 09:21:23 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista and the touchpad In-Reply-To: <000801c8b4fb$1a007e10$0300a8c0@danwaters> References: <48298AA1.7030209@colbyconsulting.com> <000801c8b4fb$1a007e10$0300a8c0@danwaters> Message-ID: <482995D3.8040204@colbyconsulting.com> That is indeed apparently the only way, stupid really. But it works and that is all that matters. Thanks, John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Dan Waters wrote: > Hi John, > > In my 2002 Dell laptop using XP, the way to turn off the touchbpad was to go > into the BIOS. I didn't know of another way - but I didn't look either. > > Dan > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby > Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 7:34 AM > To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving; Discussion of Hardware > and Software issues > Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista and the touchpad > > Microsoft must hire a special brand of idiots. > > I am not finding ANY way to turn off the touchpad in Vista. I have a > bluetooth mouse which is what I use. The touchpad is still enabled, and > even worse is set to use a tap as a mouse click, so my thumb is always > touching the touchpad as I type and the mouse gets moved off to > someplace where it is not supposed to be. > > In XP you could simply select the touchpad and disable it. Vista > apparently thinks the touchpad is so critical that they completely > prevent you from disabling it without uninstalling the driver (which I > am about to do). > > I NEED THIS TURNED OFF, but it would be nice to be able to get it back > if I ever need to use my laptop without the mouse. > > I went out and found a driver specifically for the touchpad but even > that does not (AFAICT) allow you to just disable the damned thing. > > Does anyone know how to just disable the damned thing? > > Microsoft must hire a special brand of idiots. Nobody's idiots can > match Microsoft's idiots. > From peter.brawley at earthlink.net Tue May 13 08:48:19 2008 From: peter.brawley at earthlink.net (Peter Brawley) Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 08:48:19 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista and the touchpad In-Reply-To: <48298AA1.7030209@colbyconsulting.com> References: <48298AA1.7030209@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <48299C23.60804@earthlink.net> John This old Tosh laptop has a hardware panel that disables the Touchpad. Good thing too, since after a couple of years the touchpad became a random pointing device. No such OS-independent panel in your laptop. >Microsoft must hire a special brand of idiots. >Nobody's idiots can match Microsoft's idiots. Arrogance more than idiocy? PB ----- jwcolby wrote: > Microsoft must hire a special brand of idiots. > > I am not finding ANY way to turn off the touchpad in Vista. I have a > bluetooth mouse which is what I use. The touchpad is still enabled, and > even worse is set to use a tap as a mouse click, so my thumb is always > touching the touchpad as I type and the mouse gets moved off to > someplace where it is not supposed to be. > > In XP you could simply select the touchpad and disable it. Vista > apparently thinks the touchpad is so critical that they completely > prevent you from disabling it without uninstalling the driver (which I > am about to do). > > I NEED THIS TURNED OFF, but it would be nice to be able to get it back > if I ever need to use my laptop without the mouse. > > I went out and found a driver specifically for the touchpad but even > that does not (AFAICT) allow you to just disable the damned thing. > > Does anyone know how to just disable the damned thing? > > Microsoft must hire a special brand of idiots. Nobody's idiots can > match Microsoft's idiots. > > From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Tue May 13 09:10:18 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 10:10:18 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista and the touchpad In-Reply-To: <48299C23.60804@earthlink.net> References: <48298AA1.7030209@colbyconsulting.com> <48299C23.60804@earthlink.net> Message-ID: <4829A14A.5060900@colbyconsulting.com> > Arrogance more than idiocy? I am sure that there is plenty of that as well. If you think about it, Windows controls EVERYTHING. It receives click "events" (whatever they may be at that hardware level) and inserts them into the program. Thus there is one single "entry point" into Windows for each IO object out there. Windows is the obvious "choke point" for controlling this kind of thing. Instead you are left with "on MY laptop you do this" and on "THAT laptop you do that". Instead of one single place to go to set this up, you have 100 million lap top users searching the web for how to turn the damned thing off ON THEIR hardware. What was the quote purportedly from Einstein.. "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Peter Brawley wrote: > John > > This old Tosh laptop has a hardware panel that disables the Touchpad. > Good thing too, since after a couple of years the touchpad became a > random pointing device. No such OS-independent panel in your laptop. > > >Microsoft must hire a special brand of idiots. > >Nobody's idiots can match Microsoft's idiots. > > Arrogance more than idiocy? > > PB > > ----- > > jwcolby wrote: >> Microsoft must hire a special brand of idiots. >> >> I am not finding ANY way to turn off the touchpad in Vista. I have a >> bluetooth mouse which is what I use. The touchpad is still enabled, and >> even worse is set to use a tap as a mouse click, so my thumb is always >> touching the touchpad as I type and the mouse gets moved off to >> someplace where it is not supposed to be. >> >> In XP you could simply select the touchpad and disable it. Vista >> apparently thinks the touchpad is so critical that they completely >> prevent you from disabling it without uninstalling the driver (which I >> am about to do). >> >> I NEED THIS TURNED OFF, but it would be nice to be able to get it back >> if I ever need to use my laptop without the mouse. >> >> I went out and found a driver specifically for the touchpad but even >> that does not (AFAICT) allow you to just disable the damned thing. >> >> Does anyone know how to just disable the damned thing? >> >> Microsoft must hire a special brand of idiots. Nobody's idiots can >> match Microsoft's idiots. >> >> > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From fuller.artful at gmail.com Tue May 13 11:47:45 2008 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 12:47:45 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Members in Bermuda? Message-ID: <29f585dd0805130947l1540c9e3qa8f0362cc29211c1@mail.gmail.com> I'm moving to Bermuda on or about June 1. It will take me about a month to get established there. I hope that one or two listers here reside there. That would be a good start to moving in. I will still be in touch but in a new location with a whole bunch of new tricks to learn, but that's what keeps old dogs alive. I found a job on a crew that I admire immensely. I don't know exactly why I was the chosen candidate, but I'm very happy with their decision. I'll be in Bermuda on or shortly after June 1. Do we have any listers there? A. From carbonnb at gmail.com Tue May 13 12:53:35 2008 From: carbonnb at gmail.com (Bryan Carbonnell) Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 13:53:35 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Bar Codes & Fonts In-Reply-To: <48284602.640.3351ECF5@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg> References: <48284602.640.3351ECF5@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg> Message-ID: On Sun, May 11, 2008 at 11:28 PM, Stuart McLachlan wrote: > You can create your own specific ISBN *symbols* for free here: > http://www.tux.org/~milgram/bookland/ > > Note that you can't just create your own ISB *number*, you need to get one allocated by a > noational authority. That's probably what the printer wants the $40 for. Thanks Stuart. I don't think so, because she already has her ISBN number for her book. -- Bryan Carbonnell - carbonnb at gmail.com Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "What a great ride!" From accessd at shaw.ca Tue May 13 15:16:58 2008 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 13:16:58 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Members in Bermuda? In-Reply-To: <29f585dd0805130947l1540c9e3qa8f0362cc29211c1@mail.gmail.com> References: <29f585dd0805130947l1540c9e3qa8f0362cc29211c1@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <03E5B36139F147C4A09211A4DB530DC9@creativesystemdesigns.com> Congratulation Arthur! Is this a permanent move or just one for a couple of years? You will of course have to send pictures when you get established. Jim -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Arthur Fuller Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 9:48 AM To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving; Discussion of Hardware and Software issues; Discussion concerning MS SQL Server Subject: [dba-Tech] Members in Bermuda? I'm moving to Bermuda on or about June 1. It will take me about a month to get established there. I hope that one or two listers here reside there. That would be a good start to moving in. I will still be in touch but in a new location with a whole bunch of new tricks to learn, but that's what keeps old dogs alive. I found a job on a crew that I admire immensely. I don't know exactly why I was the chosen candidate, but I'm very happy with their decision. I'll be in Bermuda on or shortly after June 1. Do we have any listers there? A. _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From Gustav at cactus.dk Tue May 13 15:13:50 2008 From: Gustav at cactus.dk (Gustav Brock) Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 22:13:50 +0200 Subject: [dba-Tech] Members in Bermuda? Message-ID: Hi Arthur How about some coordinates for Google Maps? /gustav -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Arthur Fuller Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 9:48 AM To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving; Discussion of Hardware and Software issues; Discussion concerning MS SQL Server Subject: [dba-Tech] Members in Bermuda? I'm moving to Bermuda .. From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Tue May 13 15:20:45 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 16:20:45 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Members in Bermuda? In-Reply-To: <03E5B36139F147C4A09211A4DB530DC9@creativesystemdesigns.com> References: <29f585dd0805130947l1540c9e3qa8f0362cc29211c1@mail.gmail.com> <03E5B36139F147C4A09211A4DB530DC9@creativesystemdesigns.com> Message-ID: <4829F81D.8050002@colbyconsulting.com> LOL, when you get to Arthur's age a walk down the block could be a permanent move. ;-) John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Jim Lawrence wrote: > Congratulation Arthur! Is this a permanent move or just one for a couple of > years? You will of course have to send pictures when you get established. > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Arthur Fuller > Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 9:48 AM > To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving; Discussion of Hardware > and Software issues; Discussion concerning MS SQL Server > Subject: [dba-Tech] Members in Bermuda? > > I'm moving to Bermuda on or about June 1. It will take me about a month to > get established there. I hope that one or two listers here reside there. > That would be a good start to moving in. I will still be in touch but in a > new location with a whole bunch of new tricks to learn, but that's what > keeps old dogs alive. > > I found a job on a crew that I admire immensely. I don't know exactly why I > was the chosen candidate, but I'm very happy with their decision. I'll be in > Bermuda on or shortly after June 1. Do we have any listers there? > > A. > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From fuller.artful at gmail.com Tue May 13 18:28:48 2008 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 19:28:48 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Members in Bermuda? In-Reply-To: <4829F81D.8050002@colbyconsulting.com> References: <29f585dd0805130947l1540c9e3qa8f0362cc29211c1@mail.gmail.com> <03E5B36139F147C4A09211A4DB530DC9@creativesystemdesigns.com> <4829F81D.8050002@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <29f585dd0805131628r147bb2c6x7dd9b299e87c54c9@mail.gmail.com> Oooh nice nice nice. Hayseed (oops I meant JC). You're a cruel bitch, JC. But should it occur to you to have a vacation on an island, you shall be most welcome. Give me a couple of months to get installed. Then we can plan the first AccessD conference in Bermuda. Wow, that would be such fun! A. On Tue, May 13, 2008 at 4:20 PM, jwcolby wrote: > LOL, when you get to Arthur's age a walk down the block could be a > permanent move. > > ;-) > > John W. Colby > www.ColbyConsulting.com > From bgeldart at verizon.net Tue May 13 21:22:47 2008 From: bgeldart at verizon.net (Bob Geldart) Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 22:22:47 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista and Access 2003 In-Reply-To: <004501c8aef8$13479580$39d6c080$@rr.com> References: <0K0D00CFD2N1LOO0@vms173001.mailsrvcs.net> <481E5B70.6000300@colbyconsulting.com> <0K0D00BNGHW4GRR2@vms173003.mailsrvcs.net> <481EEC91.6020702@colbyconsulting.com> <004501c8aef8$13479580$39d6c080$@rr.com> Message-ID: <0K0U007JS6O46MR0@vms042.mailsrvcs.net> Thanks John and Bobby. I ordered a Dell Inspiron online. Looks to be better than HP at Best Buy, and I did up the memory and HD capacity. Got a coupon from BradsDeal for $300, free shipping, etc. Thanks again, guys At 5/5/2008 05:36 PM, Bobby Heid wrote: >Bob, > >Also sign up for BradsDeals alerts. They are always talking about Dell >coupons. >You can sign up here: >http://www.bradsdeals.com/add-email.cfm > >Here's the coupons they are talking about now: > >$200 off Inspiron Desktops $749+ 5/15/08 expires at 6am CST on day of >expiration 9BRVF1$PH71L0V >$300 off Inspiron Desktops $999+ 5/15/08 expires at 6am CST on day of >expiration KGXH5QNBB2?L9$ >15% off $1700 on Select XPS 630 Desktops 5/15/08 None D2BCGKBB4$D7WR >25% off Notebooks $999 5/15/08 inspiron laptops only; expires at 6am CST >on day of expiration 204G$$GHGQHNMV >30% off Inspiron Notebooks $1299+ 5/15/08 expires at 6am CST on day of >expiration 5B$SH9S?7?J7LP > >http://www.bradsdeals.com/dell-coupons-mid-4.html > >You can also check out TechBargains.com, XPBargains.com, and Fatwallet.com. > >Bobby > >-----Original Message----- >From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com >[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby >Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 7:17 AM >To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues >Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Vista and Access 2003 > >Bob, > >You need to look for the specials from Dell, as they come and go, and as >you can see the difference can be hundreds of dollars. I read on one of >my many newsletters that if you buy the special "as is" Dell actually >takes a loss. They price these things to get you to the web page, >expecting you to bump up the processor, memory, hard disk etc. Once you >do they start making a profit. > >The key is to not pay them for any hardware upgrade you don't absolutely >have to. As an example the memory you can often come back later and add >for much less money than they charge you. Adding a second hard drive >from Newegg is cheaper than adding one from them etc. > >John W. Colby >www.ColbyConsulting.com Bob Geldart BGeldart at verizon.net Maynard, MA From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Wed May 14 03:34:36 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 04:34:36 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Members in Bermuda? In-Reply-To: <29f585dd0805131628r147bb2c6x7dd9b299e87c54c9@mail.gmail.com> References: <29f585dd0805130947l1540c9e3qa8f0362cc29211c1@mail.gmail.com> <03E5B36139F147C4A09211A4DB530DC9@creativesystemdesigns.com> <4829F81D.8050002@colbyconsulting.com> <29f585dd0805131628r147bb2c6x7dd9b299e87c54c9@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <482AA41C.9080304@colbyconsulting.com> Now Arthur, you know I am not that far behind you on the walk down the block. ;-) I would LOVE to vacation in Bermuda, in fact I was doing a Google Earth the other day and stumbled across it. It is cool to zoom in on it, boats anchored out etc. But alas.. I have two kids now. I envy your move. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Arthur Fuller wrote: > Oooh nice nice nice. Hayseed (oops I meant JC). You're a cruel bitch, JC. > But should it occur to you to have a vacation on an island, you shall be > most welcome. Give me a couple of months to get installed. Then we can plan > the first AccessD conference in Bermuda. Wow, that would be such fun! > > A. > > On Tue, May 13, 2008 at 4:20 PM, jwcolby > wrote: > >> LOL, when you get to Arthur's age a walk down the block could be a >> permanent move. >> >> ;-) >> >> John W. Colby >> www.ColbyConsulting.com >> > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From jon.tydda at alcontrol.com Wed May 14 03:55:43 2008 From: jon.tydda at alcontrol.com (Jon Tydda) Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 09:55:43 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] Microsoft slams OEMs over XP SP3 install cock-up Message-ID: http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2008/05/13/xp_sp3_microsoft_blames_oems/ Microsoft slams OEMs over XP SP3 install cock-up By Kelly Fiveash ? More by this author 13 May 2008 12:00 Suffers serious image problem Microsoft has blamed computer makers for the Windows XP service pack three (SP3) install debacle that has wreaked havoc on PCs. The firm said today that the endless reboot cock-up reported by many XP customers after installing SP3 was not a new issue. In fact, Microsoft first identified the problem when Windows XP SP2 was released four years ago. It said that the snafu, in part, relates to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) - understood to include the world?s biggest computer vendor Hewlett-Packard - loading the wrong "Sysprepped"* XP image on to machines with non-Intel chipsets. ?Microsoft is aware of a reboot issue experienced by some users who have attempted to install Windows XP SP3,? said a Microsoft spokesman. ?While the root cause of this issue is complex, it results from OEMs improperly placing a Windows XP image created for an Intel-based computer onto machines with non-Intel chipsets. Microsoft issued guidance to OEMs advising them to only load Windows XP images onto like hardware in 2004.? Indeed, the software giant also updated a knowledge base document (888372) on the same day it spat out the final XP service pack on 6 May. It points out that the Intel processor driver (Intelppm.sys) may try to load on non-Intel-based PCs because of an errant registry key left over from the original Sysprep image that was intended for Intel machines only. The Microsoft spokesman, however, added that: ?Until we complete our investigation, it would be premature to comment on any theory.? That suggests the firm is looking into more than one issue with installs of SP3. Meanwhile, AMD has responded to our request for comment - perhaps unsurprisingly, it sang from the same hymn sheet as Microsoft on the service pack blunder: ?The problem is the result of applying a non-AMD processor Windows operating system image to AMD processor-based PCs; this is a configuration issue only and not an HP platform, AMD processor, or operating system issue,? it said. However, the chip maker also reckons that Microsoft is working on a fix that should be available in the next few days. Many will probably find that a surprising, and perhaps even optimistic statement, given that the Sysprep image issue has been something that Redmond, OEMs and chip vendors have been aware of since 2004. Yesterday we reported one theory from Reg reader Gary who pointed out that Microsoft appears to have left key updates out of the automatic version of SP3 (316MB), given that it?s missing 238MB compared to the manual .ISO version of the service pack (554MB). So perhaps the fix is a simple one - Microsoft will bundle all the necessary processor drivers onto the automatic update. But while the outcome remains uncertain, we recommend you take Gary?s advice and install the manual version by downloading the full .ISO file onto a CD. (r) Bootnote *The Sysprep tool is widely used by IT bods, especially those who support hundreds of users people in big organisations, in order to speed up deployment of the same model of Windows-based machines by using one image containing all the relevant drivers. Jon From dwaters at usinternet.com Wed May 14 10:58:57 2008 From: dwaters at usinternet.com (Dan Waters) Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 10:58:57 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] WXP SP3 Installation Failed - Access Denied Message-ID: <23E9B94A99A141D18951A0B8A26A14B9@danwaters> I tried installing Windows XP SP3 but got an error of 'Access Denied'. After some searching, I found this page from Microsoft. I followed the instructions and installation was then successful. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377 Give this a try if you're getting the same error. Apparently this error is caused by registry folders having the wrong permissions, which prevents the installer from completing. Dan From jon.tydda at alcontrol.com Wed May 14 11:00:26 2008 From: jon.tydda at alcontrol.com (Jon Tydda) Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 17:00:26 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] WXP SP3 Installation Failed - Access Denied Message-ID: >From what I've been reading online, you get the best results from downloading the CD image and installing from that. It's got 220mb of files extra to the Windows Update version, or the standalone patch. One thing to beware of though, is that when you run it, all the information shown says Service Pack 2. Some good Quality Control there I see... Jon -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Dan Waters Sent: 14 May 2008 16:59 To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: [dba-Tech] WXP SP3 Installation Failed - Access Denied I tried installing Windows XP SP3 but got an error of 'Access Denied'. After some searching, I found this page from Microsoft. I followed the instructions and installation was then successful. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377 Give this a try if you're getting the same error. Apparently this error is caused by registry folders having the wrong permissions, which prevents the installer from completing. Dan _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From ssharkins at gmail.com Sat May 17 12:47:19 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 13:47:19 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions Message-ID: <007101c8b846$0ed9b7b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> 1.) I'm going to upgrade my pc -- was going to go all the way to 2 gigs until the recent conversation about Windows XP not being able to use more than 1.2, so my question is, why pay for 2 if the system's only going to use 1.5? 2.) Is there a modem/wireless router combo? I'm using cable Internet. If I have to buy both, seems like someone would be making a single unit that does both by now. Susan H. From Gustav at cactus.dk Sat May 17 15:52:09 2008 From: Gustav at cactus.dk (Gustav Brock) Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 22:52:09 +0200 Subject: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions Message-ID: Hi Susan 1. Wonder where you read that? I just mounted 2 GB in my old IntelliStation where 1 GB wasn't enough to run Visual Studio. You may have less than that if your graphics adapter uses "shared" ram (= consumes from the normal ram). I have a high-end graphics adapter with its own ram so Windows XP sees both my 2 GB. 2. You will probably need some domestic advice here. /gustav >>> ssharkins at gmail.com 17-05-2008 19:47 >>> 1.) I'm going to upgrade my pc -- was going to go all the way to 2 gigs until the recent conversation about Windows XP not being able to use more than 1.2, so my question is, why pay for 2 if the system's only going to use 1.5? 2.) Is there a modem/wireless router combo? I'm using cable Internet. If I have to buy both, seems like someone would be making a single unit that does both by now. Susan H. From djkr at msn.com Sat May 17 16:02:06 2008 From: djkr at msn.com (DJK(John) Robinson) Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 22:02:06 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions In-Reply-To: <007101c8b846$0ed9b7b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Message-ID: Hi Susan My newest PC runs XP Pro happily (very!) with 4GB, though the normal (32-bit) version of XP sees only 3GB. I don't recall seeing anything about 1.2 GB - but I'm always way behind in my list reading. Go for 2 gig: it's cheap enough! Sorry, can't help with the cable question; my broadband is over the phone line. John -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins Sent: 17 May 2008 18:47 To: DBA Tech List Subject: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions 1.) I'm going to upgrade my pc -- was going to go all the way to 2 gigs until the recent conversation about Windows XP not being able to use more than 1.2, so my question is, why pay for 2 if the system's only going to use 1.5? 2.) Is there a modem/wireless router combo? I'm using cable Internet. If I have to buy both, seems like someone would be making a single unit that does both by now. Susan H. _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From jon at tydda.plus.com Sat May 17 16:05:30 2008 From: jon at tydda.plus.com (Jon Tydda) Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 22:05:30 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <002801c8b861$bd5b60c0$0200a8c0@jt2c> 1. I thought the limit was around 3.5gb. I've got 2 in my pc at the moment, and it certainly uses it all. So much so that I was thinking of putting 2 more in (as they're only $50 per gb at the moment). 2. There are various units that do both. I don't use cable, but I've seen them advertised. I personally would recommend netgear products, as that's what I use at home - they're pretty good, pretty reliable, and not that pricey. I don't know what models you have available out there though. Jon -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gustav Brock Sent: 17 May 2008 21:52 To: dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions Hi Susan 1. Wonder where you read that? I just mounted 2 GB in my old IntelliStation where 1 GB wasn't enough to run Visual Studio. You may have less than that if your graphics adapter uses "shared" ram (= consumes from the normal ram). I have a high-end graphics adapter with its own ram so Windows XP sees both my 2 GB. 2. You will probably need some domestic advice here. /gustav >>> ssharkins at gmail.com 17-05-2008 19:47 >>> 1.) I'm going to upgrade my pc -- was going to go all the way to 2 gigs until the recent conversation about Windows XP not being able to use more than 1.2, so my question is, why pay for 2 if the system's only going to use 1.5? 2.) Is there a modem/wireless router combo? I'm using cable Internet. If I have to buy both, seems like someone would be making a single unit that does both by now. Susan H. _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From ssharkins at gmail.com Sat May 17 16:29:40 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 17:29:40 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions References: <002801c8b861$bd5b60c0$0200a8c0@jt2c> Message-ID: <010d01c8b865$43b51e10$6500a8c0@SusanOne> > 1. I thought the limit was around 3.5gb. I've got 2 in my pc at the > moment, > and it certainly uses it all. So much so that I was thinking of putting 2 > more in (as they're only $50 per gb at the moment). =======OK Jon -- I see what I did -- somehow I confused the amount. My apologies! Susan H. From djkr at msn.com Sat May 17 16:30:44 2008 From: djkr at msn.com (DJK(John) Robinson) Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 22:30:44 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions In-Reply-To: <002801c8b861$bd5b60c0$0200a8c0@jt2c> Message-ID: The theoretical limit is 4GB, but different amounts above 3GB can get notionally grabbed for things I only half remember, and which will vary between systems, leaving you usually somewhat short of 3.5 GB, but not less than 3 GB. John -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jon Tydda Sent: 17 May 2008 22:06 To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions 1. I thought the limit was around 3.5gb. I've got 2 in my pc at the moment, and it certainly uses it all. So much so that I was thinking of putting 2 more in (as they're only $50 per gb at the moment). 2. There are various units that do both. I don't use cable, but I've seen them advertised. I personally would recommend netgear products, as that's what I use at home - they're pretty good, pretty reliable, and not that pricey. I don't know what models you have available out there though. Jon -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gustav Brock Sent: 17 May 2008 21:52 To: dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions Hi Susan 1. Wonder where you read that? I just mounted 2 GB in my old IntelliStation where 1 GB wasn't enough to run Visual Studio. You may have less than that if your graphics adapter uses "shared" ram (= consumes from the normal ram). I have a high-end graphics adapter with its own ram so Windows XP sees both my 2 GB. 2. You will probably need some domestic advice here. /gustav >>> ssharkins at gmail.com 17-05-2008 19:47 >>> 1.) I'm going to upgrade my pc -- was going to go all the way to 2 gigs until the recent conversation about Windows XP not being able to use more than 1.2, so my question is, why pay for 2 if the system's only going to use 1.5? 2.) Is there a modem/wireless router combo? I'm using cable Internet. If I have to buy both, seems like someone would be making a single unit that does both by now. Susan H. _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Sat May 17 21:04:07 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 22:04:07 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions In-Reply-To: <007101c8b846$0ed9b7b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> References: <007101c8b846$0ed9b7b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Message-ID: <482F8E97.4000604@colbyconsulting.com> > 1.) I'm going to upgrade my pc -- was going to go all the way to 2 gigs until the recent conversation about Windows XP not being able to use more than 1.2, so my question is, why pay for 2 if the system's only going to use 1.5? Uhhh... I think there has been a failure to communicate... (one of my favorite movie lines). Windows XP x32 can use up to 4 gigabytes of RAM. Windows XP x64 can use ... unknown but way more than you can fit in your machine. The x32 4 gig limitation comes from the fact that using a 32 bit address register you can only physically access 2^32 addresses which equals 4 gigs. NOW, having said that, any memory that is on perepheral devices such as (for example) 128 or 256 megs on a video card have to be "mapped" into that same 4 gigs of ram space, so what happens is that Windows carves "holes" in that 4 gigs and "maps" the video memory into that hole, so that you end up with 4 gigs of memory MINUS the "mapped" memory from your video card. USUALLY you will end up with something between 3.25 and 3.6 gigs of RAM if you install 4 gigs of memory in a windows x32 machine. What happens if you install less than 4 gigs (only 2 gigs)? Windows no longer has to carve the holes out to map the memory of the video card so you end with with ALL of that 2 gigs available as memory. > 2.) Is there a modem/wireless router combo? I'm using cable Internet. If I have to buy both, seems like someone would be making a single unit that does both by now. I don't know but the cable company provides whatever they provide. They usually do not give (or at least offer) you a choice. Most of us just go buy a wireless modem of our own choice to place "behind" the cable modem. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Susan Harkins wrote: > 1.) I'm going to upgrade my pc -- was going to go all the way to 2 gigs until the recent conversation about Windows XP not being able to use more than 1.2, so my question is, why pay for 2 if the system's only going to use 1.5? > > 2.) Is there a modem/wireless router combo? I'm using cable Internet. If I have to buy both, seems like someone would be making a single unit that does both by now. > > Susan H. > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From bheid at sc.rr.com Sat May 17 21:49:51 2008 From: bheid at sc.rr.com (Bobby Heid) Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 22:49:51 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions In-Reply-To: <482F8E97.4000604@colbyconsulting.com> References: <007101c8b846$0ed9b7b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> <482F8E97.4000604@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <003c01c8b891$d8720960$89561c20$@rr.com> John, Shouldn't "Most of us just go buy a wireless modem of our own choice to place "behind" the cable modem." Be "Most of us just go buy a wireless ROUTER of our own choice to place "behind" the cable modem."? The Linksys BEFCMU10 cable modem/router is one such combo. http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-BEFCMU10-Ethernet-Cable-Modem/dp/B00005T6GZ http://shop1.frys.com/product/3196790;jsessionid=MwIVMaeqlVkJ-2ONVbeWhw**.no de1?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG I do not know anything about this modem. Bobby -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 10:04 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions > 1.) I'm going to upgrade my pc -- was going to go all the way to 2 gigs until the recent conversation about Windows XP not being able to use more than 1.2, so my question is, why pay for 2 if the system's only going to use 1.5? Uhhh... I think there has been a failure to communicate... (one of my favorite movie lines). Windows XP x32 can use up to 4 gigabytes of RAM. Windows XP x64 can use ... unknown but way more than you can fit in your machine. The x32 4 gig limitation comes from the fact that using a 32 bit address register you can only physically access 2^32 addresses which equals 4 gigs. NOW, having said that, any memory that is on perepheral devices such as (for example) 128 or 256 megs on a video card have to be "mapped" into that same 4 gigs of ram space, so what happens is that Windows carves "holes" in that 4 gigs and "maps" the video memory into that hole, so that you end up with 4 gigs of memory MINUS the "mapped" memory from your video card. USUALLY you will end up with something between 3.25 and 3.6 gigs of RAM if you install 4 gigs of memory in a windows x32 machine. What happens if you install less than 4 gigs (only 2 gigs)? Windows no longer has to carve the holes out to map the memory of the video card so you end with with ALL of that 2 gigs available as memory. > 2.) Is there a modem/wireless router combo? I'm using cable Internet. If I have to buy both, seems like someone would be making a single unit that does both by now. I don't know but the cable company provides whatever they provide. They usually do not give (or at least offer) you a choice. Most of us just go buy a wireless modem of our own choice to place "behind" the cable modem. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Susan Harkins wrote: > 1.) I'm going to upgrade my pc -- was going to go all the way to 2 gigs until the recent conversation about Windows XP not being able to use more than 1.2, so my question is, why pay for 2 if the system's only going to use 1.5? > > 2.) Is there a modem/wireless router combo? I'm using cable Internet. If I have to buy both, seems like someone would be making a single unit that does both by now. > > Susan H. From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Sun May 18 07:07:16 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 08:07:16 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions In-Reply-To: <003c01c8b891$d8720960$89561c20$@rr.com> References: <007101c8b846$0ed9b7b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> <482F8E97.4000604@colbyconsulting.com> <003c01c8b891$d8720960$89561c20$@rr.com> Message-ID: <48301BF4.3050601@colbyconsulting.com> > "Most of us just go buy a wireless modem of our own choice to place "behind" > the cable modem." > Be > "Most of us just go buy a wireless ROUTER of our own choice to place > "behind" the cable modem."? Uhhhh.... Yup. 8-( And just an FYI they have new wireless ROUTERS now with a new technology which places several DIRECTIONAL antennas on the router, then scans the antennas to determine which will best support the data being received / transmitted at that instant. IOW, which antenna is pointed towards the computer currently sending / receiving data. This is the one I bought but there are others: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833150015&Tpk=wpn824 They really do work at least as well as the non-directional routers and in most cases give 3-9 db better signal strength which is a LOT. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Bobby Heid wrote: > John, > > Shouldn't > > "Most of us just go buy a wireless modem of our own choice to place "behind" > the cable modem." > Be > "Most of us just go buy a wireless ROUTER of our own choice to place > "behind" the cable modem."? > > The Linksys BEFCMU10 cable modem/router is one such combo. > http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-BEFCMU10-Ethernet-Cable-Modem/dp/B00005T6GZ > http://shop1.frys.com/product/3196790;jsessionid=MwIVMaeqlVkJ-2ONVbeWhw**.no > de1?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG > > I do not know anything about this modem. > > Bobby > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby > Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 10:04 PM > To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions > > > 1.) I'm going to upgrade my pc -- was going to go all the way to 2 > gigs until the recent conversation about Windows XP not being able to > use more than 1.2, so my question is, why pay for 2 if the system's only > going to use 1.5? > > Uhhh... I think there has been a failure to communicate... (one of my > favorite movie lines). > > Windows XP x32 can use up to 4 gigabytes of RAM. Windows XP x64 can use > ... unknown but way more than you can fit in your machine. > > The x32 4 gig limitation comes from the fact that using a 32 bit address > register you can only physically access 2^32 addresses which equals 4 > gigs. NOW, having said that, any memory that is on perepheral devices > such as (for example) 128 or 256 megs on a video card have to be > "mapped" into that same 4 gigs of ram space, so what happens is that > Windows carves "holes" in that 4 gigs and "maps" the video memory into > that hole, so that you end up with 4 gigs of memory MINUS the "mapped" > memory from your video card. USUALLY you will end up with something > between 3.25 and 3.6 gigs of RAM if you install 4 gigs of memory in a > windows x32 machine. > > What happens if you install less than 4 gigs (only 2 gigs)? Windows no > longer has to carve the holes out to map the memory of the video card so > you end with with ALL of that 2 gigs available as memory. > > > 2.) Is there a modem/wireless router combo? I'm using cable Internet. > If I have to buy both, seems like someone would be making a single unit > that does both by now. > > I don't know but the cable company provides whatever they provide. They > usually do not give (or at least offer) you a choice. Most of us just > go buy a wireless modem of our own choice to place "behind" the cable modem. > > John W. Colby > www.ColbyConsulting.com > > > Susan Harkins wrote: >> 1.) I'm going to upgrade my pc -- was going to go all the way to 2 gigs > until the recent conversation about Windows XP not being able to use more > than 1.2, so my question is, why pay for 2 if the system's only going to use > 1.5? >> 2.) Is there a modem/wireless router combo? I'm using cable Internet. If I > have to buy both, seems like someone would be making a single unit that does > both by now. >> Susan H. > > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From peter.brawley at earthlink.net Sun May 18 11:58:03 2008 From: peter.brawley at earthlink.net (Peter Brawley) Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 11:58:03 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] reconnect/logon to network drive In-Reply-To: <48301BF4.3050601@colbyconsulting.com> References: <007101c8b846$0ed9b7b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> <482F8E97.4000604@colbyconsulting.com> <003c01c8b891$d8720960$89561c20$@rr.com> <48301BF4.3050601@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <4830601B.6060400@earthlink.net> A couple of our XP PCs go for days or weeks between reboots, and sometimes they "forget" network drives they connected to at bootup, which is a pain eg for backup scripts. Three questions about this: 1. What can we do to prevent these XP boxes dropping network drive connections? 2. Google finds lots of vbs scripts for mapping network drives, but not for --- reconnecting to an already mapped network drive --- logging onto a mapped network drive that the user hasn't yet logged onto manually. Anybody know where to find them? TIA. PB From john at winhaven.net Mon May 19 09:59:17 2008 From: john at winhaven.net (John Bartow) Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 09:59:17 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions In-Reply-To: <007101c8b846$0ed9b7b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Message-ID: <200805191459.m4JEx90D020870@databaseadvisors.com> Hi Susan, 1.) Go the 2GB. There isn't a 2GB limit in XP IIRC its 4GB (actually 3.x). 2.) If the cable company isn't charging a rental fee then you could just get either a wireless access point or a router with a WAP built in. If they are charging a rental fee then by all means - buy a complete solution modem/router/WAP. You might also consider buying an 3-in-1 if the cost isn't considerably different between the 2-in-1 and the 2-in-1. The advantage of the 3-in-1 is that the access to and the UI will be consistent between the three. Plus there's no blame game when the device doesn't work properly. To change modems you will need to contact the cable company and give them the MAC address of the new modem. Then make sure you return the old modem to them so they don't keep charging a rental fee. (IME the cable guy will pick it up for you if in the area.) HTH John B. From ssharkins at gmail.com Mon May 19 10:14:45 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 11:14:45 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions References: <200805191459.m4JEx90D020870@databaseadvisors.com> Message-ID: <01aa01c8b9c3$168cd9f0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> John, we buy our own modems/routers, whatever. Susan H. > 2.) If the cable company isn't charging a rental fee then you could just > get > either a wireless access point or a router with a WAP built in. ======I don't know what that means. Susan H. From john at winhaven.net Mon May 19 11:05:38 2008 From: john at winhaven.net (John Bartow) Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 11:05:38 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions In-Reply-To: <01aa01c8b9c3$168cd9f0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Message-ID: <200805191605.m4JG5UgB022506@databaseadvisors.com> Sorry, a Wireless Access Point (WAP) is basically a wireless router. 3-in-1 units will have a cable modem, Ethernet router (generally a 4 port) and wireless router all in one unit. You may want to consider buying a Linksys because almost any techie can help you with that brand. However, you could, more than likely, get through the setup process by yourself. -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins John, we buy our own modems/routers, whatever. Susan H. > 2.) If the cable company isn't charging a rental fee then you could > just get either a wireless access point or a router with a WAP built > in. ======I don't know what that means. From ssharkins at gmail.com Mon May 19 11:09:33 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 12:09:33 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions References: <200805191605.m4JG5UgB022506@databaseadvisors.com> Message-ID: <026201c8b9ca$bb850b10$6500a8c0@SusanOne> > Sorry, a Wireless Access Point (WAP) is basically a wireless router. > 3-in-1 > units will have a cable modem, Ethernet router (generally a 4 port) and > wireless router all in one unit. You may want to consider buying a Linksys > because almost any techie can help you with that brand. However, you > could, > more than likely, get through the setup process by yourself. ======Thanks John, I'll look for a 3 in 1. So far, I've had good luck with Linksys. Susan H. From erbachs at gmail.com Tue May 20 08:40:46 2008 From: erbachs at gmail.com (Steve Erbach) Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 08:40:46 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions In-Reply-To: <482F8E97.4000604@colbyconsulting.com> References: <007101c8b846$0ed9b7b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> <482F8E97.4000604@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <39cb22f30805200640x7b95ea5ah8688f8302c78f6a9@mail.gmail.com> John, "What we have here is a failure to commun'cate" BLAM! Oh, yeah! I was curious about what you said here: ? What happens if you install less than 4 gigs (only 2 gigs)? Windows no longer has to carve the holes out to map the memory of the video card so you end with with ALL of that 2 gigs available as memory. ? So, if you have MORE than 2 GB of RAM, Windows will "carve holes" in RAM but if you have 2 GB or LESS then it doesn't? Sounds funny. Is there a performance boost with the mapped memory if you've got 4 GB installed? If so then the reverse is true if you've only got 2 GB win no mapping? Steve Erbach Neenah, WI On Sat, May 17, 2008 at 9:04 PM, jwcolby wrote: > > 1.) I'm going to upgrade my pc -- was going to go all the way to 2 > gigs until the recent conversation about Windows XP not being able to > use more than 1.2, so my question is, why pay for 2 if the system's only > going to use 1.5? > > Uhhh... I think there has been a failure to communicate... (one of my > favorite movie lines). > > Windows XP x32 can use up to 4 gigabytes of RAM. Windows XP x64 can use > ... unknown but way more than you can fit in your machine. > > The x32 4 gig limitation comes from the fact that using a 32 bit address > register you can only physically access 2^32 addresses which equals 4 > gigs. NOW, having said that, any memory that is on perepheral devices > such as (for example) 128 or 256 megs on a video card have to be > "mapped" into that same 4 gigs of ram space, so what happens is that > Windows carves "holes" in that 4 gigs and "maps" the video memory into > that hole, so that you end up with 4 gigs of memory MINUS the "mapped" > memory from your video card. USUALLY you will end up with something > between 3.25 and 3.6 gigs of RAM if you install 4 gigs of memory in a > windows x32 machine. > > What happens if you install less than 4 gigs (only 2 gigs)? Windows no > longer has to carve the holes out to map the memory of the video card so > you end with with ALL of that 2 gigs available as memory. > > > 2.) Is there a modem/wireless router combo? I'm using cable Internet. > If I have to buy both, seems like someone would be making a single unit > that does both by now. > > I don't know but the cable company provides whatever they provide. They > usually do not give (or at least offer) you a choice. Most of us just > go buy a wireless modem of our own choice to place "behind" the cable modem. > > John W. Colby > www.ColbyConsulting.com > > > Susan Harkins wrote: >> 1.) I'm going to upgrade my pc -- was going to go all the way to 2 gigs until the recent conversation about Windows XP not being able to use more than 1.2, so my question is, why pay for 2 if the system's only going to use 1.5? >> >> 2.) Is there a modem/wireless router combo? I'm using cable Internet. If I have to buy both, seems like someone would be making a single unit that does both by now. >> >> Susan H. From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Tue May 20 09:47:17 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 10:47:17 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions In-Reply-To: <39cb22f30805200640x7b95ea5ah8688f8302c78f6a9@mail.gmail.com> References: <007101c8b846$0ed9b7b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> <482F8E97.4000604@colbyconsulting.com> <39cb22f30805200640x7b95ea5ah8688f8302c78f6a9@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <4832E475.9070106@colbyconsulting.com> >Is there a performance boost with the mapped memory if you've got 4 GB installed? If so then the reverse is true if you've only got 2 GB win no mapping? Hmm.. there is a performance boost IF you need more than 2 gigs of memory. If not then it may never be used, though this is unlikely. If you have so much memory that Windows cannot map the video card and other things it needs to map, then it carves holes in the memory. Does it take longer to access this memory? I don't think so. What happens is that the processor can "translate" memory requests, and does all of the time. The video card has some amount of memory physically on the card, little memory chips right on the card. That may be 32 meg or it might be 512 meg. Let's assume for argument's sake that it has 512 megs. That memory has to be "mapped" somewhere within the total 4 gigs that the 32 bit address register can address. So... Windows says "this 512 megs will be physically located at the very upper 512 megs of the 4 gig address range". It programs the card itself to "answer up" when it sees an address on the bus between 3.5 and 4 gigs. In the meantime it "carves" a hole out of the memory such that the memory sticks no longer "answer up" between those addresses. The memory now answers up between 0 and 3.5 gigs and the video card now answers up between 3.5 gig and 4 gig. There are actually other things that take MUCH smaller chunks as well, the video card is just the "worst offender". If you think about this though, what happens if you only have 2 gigs? The video still gets 3.5-4 gigs. The memory gets 0-2 gigs. There is a "hole" between 2 and 3.5 gigs but it is not there because Windows "carved it out" it is just there because there is no device occupying that space. Now... add another 1 gig memory stick. There is now memory between 0 and 3 gigs, a hole between 3 and 3.5 gigs and video between 3.5 and 4 gigs. Now add another 1 gig stick. Suddenly the new memory wants the range between 3 and 4 but the video also wants that range. Windows steps in and "programs" the memory to not answer up between 3.5 and 4 gigs, so that last additional 1 gig stick only "adds" .5 gigs of ram to your system. The other .5 gigs is physically in the machine but electronically inactive. Remember that this whole problem exists because there are only 32 bits available for the address buss. So what happens if you go to an x64 windows (or Linux)? These OS' have something like 48 address bits. 2^32 is 4 gigs, 2^48 is 281,474,976,710,656 bytes - 281.5 terabytes. So there is no longer a need to "carve holes" to shoehorn the video ram in, it is just mapped waaaaaaaay up in memory and you can use ALL of the memory installed in your machine. I have two servers running Windows 2003 x64 and each has 8 gigs installed and usable, all 8 gigs usable. However... the motherboard of the specific computer determines how much memory can be added. It may only run 33 physical address lines to the DIMM sockets, in which case 8 gigs (2^33) is the max you can install. If they run 34 address lines to the DIMMs then you could install 16 (2^34) gigs of ram etc. In summary, NO carving will occur with an x64 OS. With an x32 system the only time you will have carving is if you have more memory than will fit in 4 gigs when the video (and other much smaller) memory requirements are considered. There is one more piece of the puzzle. In a modern computer, it is best to install PAIRS of memory modules because the machine will load data out of BOTH modules at the same time, thus the load speed of the memory will be twice what it would be if there were only a single (unpaired) module. We all know that the computer caches memory. What literally happens is that the program asks for a single memory address (1,2,4,8 or even 10 bytes depending on the instruction) but the memory controller loads an entire BLOCK of memory, usually something like 32, 64 or 128 bytes, and stores the rest in the cache on the processor. I have no idea what my laptop does, but I know that my desktops use DIMMs which are 64 bits wide. Thus a single memory cycle loads 8 bytes from EACH DIMM. If I have pairs of DIMMS, then BOTH DIMMS (can) return memory each memory cycle, so 16 bytes of memory data are returned in a single memory cycle. The processor's registers are 32, 64 or 80 bits (floating point numbers for the math processor), so any data not specifically asked for remains in the cache and is available should the program need it later. Thus if you put THREE modules in the machine (for 3 gigs for example) you would have access to all three gigs BUT the memory between 2 and 3 gigs would only run at half the bandwidth of the memory between 0 and 2 gigs. Therefore if memory is cheap enough, it is often useful to buy all four gigs and just "waste" the "carved" memory because it will make the machine faster when it uses the upper pair of memory DIMMs. All clear now? ;-) John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Steve Erbach wrote: > John, > > "What we have here is a failure to commun'cate" > > BLAM! > > Oh, yeah! > > I was curious about what you said here: > > ? What happens if you install less than 4 gigs (only 2 gigs)? Windows no > longer has to carve the holes out to map the memory of the video card so > you end with with ALL of that 2 gigs available as memory. ? > > So, if you have MORE than 2 GB of RAM, Windows will "carve holes" in > RAM but if you have 2 GB or LESS then it doesn't? Sounds funny. Is > there a performance boost with the mapped memory if you've got 4 GB > installed? If so then the reverse is true if you've only got 2 GB win > no mapping? > > Steve Erbach > Neenah, WI From erbachs at gmail.com Tue May 20 10:06:44 2008 From: erbachs at gmail.com (Steve Erbach) Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 10:06:44 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] reconnect/logon to network drive In-Reply-To: <4830601B.6060400@earthlink.net> References: <007101c8b846$0ed9b7b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> <482F8E97.4000604@colbyconsulting.com> <003c01c8b891$d8720960$89561c20$@rr.com> <48301BF4.3050601@colbyconsulting.com> <4830601B.6060400@earthlink.net> Message-ID: <39cb22f30805200806s79561aam693a575b5f7dacab@mail.gmail.com> Peter, Do these help at all? Also, Experts Exchange had this: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dissconnect Reconnect Map Drive VBS script. Question: I am trying to write a simple script that will disconnect two mapped drives and then reconnect them. currently I am using this script. '------------------- ON ERROR RESUME NEXT Dim WSHShell, WSHNetwork, objDomain, DomainString, UserString, UserObj, Path Set WSHShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell") Set WSHNetwork = CreateObject("WScript.Network") 'Automatically find the domain name Set objDomain = getObject("LDAP://rootDse") DomainString = objDomain.Get("dnsHostName") 'Grab the user name UserString = WSHNetwork.UserName 'Bind to the user object to get user name and check for group memberships later Set UserObj = GetObject("WinNT://" & DomainString & "/" & UserString) 'Grab the computer name for use in add-on code later strComputer = WSHNetwork.ComputerName 'Synchronizes the time with Server our NTP Server WSHShell.Run "NET TIME \\server /set /y" 'Disconnect any drive mappings as needed. WSHNetwork.RemoveNetworkDrive "P:", True, True WSHNetwork.RemoveNetworkDrive "Z:", True, True 'Disconnect ALL mapped drives Set clDrives = WshNetwork.EnumNetworkDrives For i = 0 to clDrives.Count -1 Step 2 WSHNetwork.RemoveNetworkDrive clDrives.Item(i), True, True Next 'Give the PC time to do the disconnect, wait 300 milliseconds wscript.sleep 300 'Map drives needed by all 'Note the first command uses the user name as a variable to map to a user share. WSHNetwork.MapNetworkDrive "P:", "\\server1\public",True WSHNetwork.MapNetworkDrive "Z:", "\\server\easy Dental",True 'Now check for group memberships and map appropriate drives 'For Each GroupObj In UserObj.Groups 'Add On Code goes below this line '===================================== 'Adding the Notepad Application to the SendTo Menu strSendToFolder = WSHShell.SpecialFolders("SendTo") strPathToNotepad = WinDir & "windows\system32\Notepad.exe" Set objShortcut = WSHShell.CreateShortcut(strSendToFolder & _ "\Notepad.lnk") objShortcut.TargetPath = strPathToNotepad objShortcut.Save '===================================== 'Add On Code goes above this line 'Clean Up Memory We Used set UserObj = Nothing set GroupObj = Nothing set WSHNetwork = Nothing set DomainString = Nothing set WSHSHell = Nothing Set WSHPrinters = Nothing 'Quit the Script wscript.quit '---------------- It will only map the first drive P it will not map Z. If I switch them then it will map Z instead of P. Nayone know what I am doing wrong? Your help would be appreciated. Tags: drive, vbs, script, map, reconnect Zone: VB Script Author: m_m_cooper, Premium Service Member RobSampson: Hi, try some of the options used here: http://www.experts-exchange.com/Programming/Languages/Visual_Basic/VB_Script/Q_22752236.html I suggested to use objExec, and wait for that process to finish, but unfortunately, it appeared that WScript.Sleep between each one may be the only way..... Regards, Rob. you were looking for?Yes No RobSampson: Alternatively, comment out the On Error Resume Next statement, then see if you receive any errors when it gets to the mapping of the second drive.... Rob. chandru_sol: Hi, Can you try the below code? I have added a message box once the drives are delete to make sure it is getting deleted. Can you also make sure that the location given for P and Z drive can be accessed using the same URL from your machine? ON ERROR RESUME NEXT Dim WSHShell, WSHNetwork, objDomain, DomainString, UserString, UserObj, Path Set WSHShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell") Set WSHNetwork = CreateObject("WScript.Network") 'Automatically find the domain name Set objDomain = getObject("LDAP://rootDse") DomainString = objDomain.Get("dnsHostName") 'Find the Windows Directory WinDir = WshShell.ExpandEnvironmentStrings("%WinDir%") 'Grab the user name UserString = WSHNetwork.UserName 'Bind to the user object to get user name and check for group memberships later Set UserObj = GetObject("WinNT://" & DomainString & "/" & UserString) 'Grab the computer name for use in add-on code later strComputer = WSHNetwork.ComputerName 'Synchronizes the time with Server our NTP Server WSHShell.Run "NET TIME \\server /set /y" 'Disconnect any drive mappings as needed. WSHNetwork.RemoveNetworkDrive "P:", True, True WSHNetwork.RemoveNetworkDrive "Z:", True, True 'Disconnect ALL mapped drives 'Set clDrives = WshNetwork.EnumNetworkDrives 'For i = 0 to clDrives.Count -1 Step 2 ' WSHNetwork.RemoveNetworkDrive clDrives.Item(i), True, True 'Next 'Give the PC time to do the disconnect, wait 300 milliseconds wscript.sleep 3000 wScript.Echo "Removed" 'Map drives needed by all 'Note the first command uses the user name as a variable to map to a user share. WSHNetwork.MapNetworkDrive "P:", "\\server1\public",True WSHNetwork.MapNetworkDrive "Z:", "\\server\easy Dental",True 'Now check for group memberships and map appropriate drives 'For Each GroupObj In UserObj.Groups 'Add On Code goes below this line '===================================== 'Adding the Notepad Application to the SendTo Menu strSendToFolder = WSHShell.SpecialFolders("SendTo") strPathToNotepad = WinDir & "windows\system32\Notepad.exe" Set objShortcut = WSHShell.CreateShortcut(strSendToFolder & _ "\Notepad.lnk") objShortcut.TargetPath = strPathToNotepad objShortcut.Save '===================================== 'Add On Code goes above this line 'Clean Up Memory We Used set UserObj = Nothing set GroupObj = Nothing set WSHNetwork = Nothing set DomainString = Nothing set WSHSHell = Nothing Set WSHPrinters = Nothing 'Quit the Script wscript.quit regards ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Steve Erbach Neenah, WI On Sun, May 18, 2008 at 11:58 AM, Peter Brawley wrote: > A couple of our XP PCs go for days or weeks between reboots, and > sometimes they "forget" network drives they connected to at bootup, > which is a pain eg for backup scripts. Three questions about this: > > 1. What can we do to prevent these XP boxes dropping network drive > connections? > > 2. Google finds lots of vbs scripts for mapping network drives, but not for > --- reconnecting to an already mapped network drive > --- logging onto a mapped network drive that the user hasn't yet logged > onto manually. > Anybody know where to find them? TIA. > > PB From erbachs at gmail.com Tue May 20 10:09:54 2008 From: erbachs at gmail.com (Steve Erbach) Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 10:09:54 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions In-Reply-To: <4832E475.9070106@colbyconsulting.com> References: <007101c8b846$0ed9b7b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> <482F8E97.4000604@colbyconsulting.com> <39cb22f30805200640x7b95ea5ah8688f8302c78f6a9@mail.gmail.com> <4832E475.9070106@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <39cb22f30805200809g6e702a51m99f60e070b113b72@mail.gmail.com> John, Indeed, it is very clear. Thank you. I had forgotten all the hard lessons learned about memory usage back in the days of "conventional", "expanded", and "extended" memory. Very similar situation, methinks, with 4 GB addressable rather than 1 MB. Steve Erbach On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 9:47 AM, jwcolby wrote: > >Is there a performance boost with the mapped memory if you've got 4 GB > installed? If so then the reverse is true if you've only got 2 GB win > no mapping? > > Hmm.. there is a performance boost IF you need more than 2 gigs of > memory. If not then it may never be used, though this is unlikely. > > If you have so much memory that Windows cannot map the video card and > other things it needs to map, then it carves holes in the memory. Does > it take longer to access this memory? I don't think so. What happens > is that the processor can "translate" memory requests, and does all of > the time. > > The video card has some amount of memory physically on the card, little > memory chips right on the card. That may be 32 meg or it might be 512 > meg. Let's assume for argument's sake that it has 512 megs. > > That memory has to be "mapped" somewhere within the total 4 gigs that > the 32 bit address register can address. So... Windows says "this 512 > megs will be physically located at the very upper 512 megs of the 4 gig > address range". It programs the card itself to "answer up" when it sees > an address on the bus between 3.5 and 4 gigs. In the meantime it > "carves" a hole out of the memory such that the memory sticks no longer > "answer up" between those addresses. The memory now answers up between > 0 and 3.5 gigs and the video card now answers up between 3.5 gig and 4 > gig. There are actually other things that take MUCH smaller chunks as > well, the video card is just the "worst offender". > > If you think about this though, what happens if you only have 2 gigs? > The video still gets 3.5-4 gigs. The memory gets 0-2 gigs. There is a > "hole" between 2 and 3.5 gigs but it is not there because Windows > "carved it out" it is just there because there is no device occupying > that space. > From jon at tydda.plus.com Tue May 20 15:44:49 2008 From: jon at tydda.plus.com (Jon Tydda) Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 21:44:49 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] SP3 Message-ID: In a moment of stupidity, and general being bored... I installed SP3 on my home pc. It's all lovely and fine, and running great. It hasn't fixed the memory leak in IE7, but the extra 2gb of RAM I put in has helped that one out a bit. After the many threads abuot it, I was expecting to see around 3.5gb being used by windows, but it's only seeing 3.1gb. Then I service packed it, and it's seeing 3.12, so I don't know quite what's going on there... But it's all fine, and this is a system I built myself, no sysprepped HP or Dell for me! :-) Jon From peter.brawley at earthlink.net Tue May 20 16:10:41 2008 From: peter.brawley at earthlink.net (Peter Brawley) Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 16:10:41 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] reconnect/logon to network drive In-Reply-To: <39cb22f30805200806s79561aam693a575b5f7dacab@mail.gmail.com> References: <007101c8b846$0ed9b7b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> <482F8E97.4000604@colbyconsulting.com> <003c01c8b891$d8720960$89561c20$@rr.com> <48301BF4.3050601@colbyconsulting.com> <4830601B.6060400@earthlink.net> <39cb22f30805200806s79561aam693a575b5f7dacab@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <48333E51.6010105@earthlink.net> Steve, Thanks! The links helped me write... Option explicit Dim objNetwork,objFSO,strDrive,strPath strDrive = "K:" strPath = "\\SERVERNAME\backup" Set objFSO = CreateObject( "Scripting.FileSystemObject" ) Set objNetwork = CreateObject( "WScript.Network" ) if objFSO.DriveExists("K:") Then objNetwork.RemoveNetworkDrive strDrive End If objNetwork.MapNetworkDrive strDrive, strPath WScript.Echo "Mapped " & strDrive & " to " & strPath objNetwork.RemoveNetworkDrive strDrive WScript.Echo "Unmpped " & strDrive ... which, for someone who breaks out in a rash on contact with VB, is terrific! PB ----- Steve Erbach wrote: > Peter, > > Do these help at all? > > > > Also, Experts Exchange had this: > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Dissconnect Reconnect Map Drive VBS script. > > Question: I am trying to write a simple script that will disconnect > two mapped drives and then reconnect them. currently I am using this > script. > > '------------------- > ON ERROR RESUME NEXT > > Dim WSHShell, WSHNetwork, objDomain, DomainString, UserString, UserObj, Path > > > Set WSHShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell") > Set WSHNetwork = CreateObject("WScript.Network") > 'Automatically find the domain name > Set objDomain = getObject("LDAP://rootDse") > DomainString = objDomain.Get("dnsHostName") > > 'Grab the user name > UserString = WSHNetwork.UserName > 'Bind to the user object to get user name and check for group memberships later > Set UserObj = GetObject("WinNT://" & DomainString & "/" & UserString) > > 'Grab the computer name for use in add-on code later > strComputer = WSHNetwork.ComputerName > > > 'Synchronizes the time with Server our NTP Server > WSHShell.Run "NET TIME \\server /set /y" > > 'Disconnect any drive mappings as needed. > WSHNetwork.RemoveNetworkDrive "P:", True, True > WSHNetwork.RemoveNetworkDrive "Z:", True, True > > 'Disconnect ALL mapped drives > Set clDrives = WshNetwork.EnumNetworkDrives > For i = 0 to clDrives.Count -1 Step 2 > WSHNetwork.RemoveNetworkDrive clDrives.Item(i), True, True > Next > > 'Give the PC time to do the disconnect, wait 300 milliseconds > wscript.sleep 300 > > 'Map drives needed by all > 'Note the first command uses the user name as a variable to map to a user share. > WSHNetwork.MapNetworkDrive "P:", "\\server1\public",True > WSHNetwork.MapNetworkDrive "Z:", "\\server\easy Dental",True > > 'Now check for group memberships and map appropriate drives > 'For Each GroupObj In UserObj.Groups > > 'Add On Code goes below this line > '===================================== > > 'Adding the Notepad Application to the SendTo Menu > strSendToFolder = WSHShell.SpecialFolders("SendTo") > strPathToNotepad = WinDir & "windows\system32\Notepad.exe" > Set objShortcut = WSHShell.CreateShortcut(strSendToFolder & _ > "\Notepad.lnk") > objShortcut.TargetPath = strPathToNotepad > objShortcut.Save > > > > '===================================== > 'Add On Code goes above this line > > 'Clean Up Memory We Used > set UserObj = Nothing > set GroupObj = Nothing > set WSHNetwork = Nothing > set DomainString = Nothing > set WSHSHell = Nothing > Set WSHPrinters = Nothing > > > 'Quit the Script > wscript.quit > '---------------- > > It will only map the first drive P it will not map Z. If I switch them > then it will map Z instead of P. Nayone know what I am doing wrong? > Your help would be appreciated. > Tags: > drive, vbs, script, map, reconnect > > Zone: > VB Script > > > Author: > m_m_cooper, Premium Service Member > > > > > RobSampson: > Hi, try some of the options used here: > http://www.experts-exchange.com/Programming/Languages/Visual_Basic/VB_Script/Q_22752236.html > > I suggested to use objExec, and wait for that process to finish, but > unfortunately, it appeared that WScript.Sleep between each one may be > the only way..... > > Regards, > > Rob. > > > > > you were looking for?Yes No > RobSampson: > Alternatively, comment out the On Error Resume Next statement, then > see if you receive any errors when it gets to the mapping of the > second drive.... > > Rob. > > > > chandru_sol: > Hi, > > Can you try the below code? I have added a message box once the drives > are delete to make sure it is getting deleted. > > Can you also make sure that the location given for P and Z drive can > be accessed using the same URL from your machine? > > ON ERROR RESUME NEXT > > Dim WSHShell, WSHNetwork, objDomain, DomainString, UserString, UserObj, Path > > Set WSHShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell") > Set WSHNetwork = CreateObject("WScript.Network") > 'Automatically find the domain name > Set objDomain = getObject("LDAP://rootDse") > DomainString = objDomain.Get("dnsHostName") > 'Find the Windows Directory > WinDir = WshShell.ExpandEnvironmentStrings("%WinDir%") > > 'Grab the user name > UserString = WSHNetwork.UserName > 'Bind to the user object to get user name and check for group memberships later > Set UserObj = GetObject("WinNT://" & DomainString & "/" & UserString) > > 'Grab the computer name for use in add-on code later > strComputer = WSHNetwork.ComputerName > > > 'Synchronizes the time with Server our NTP Server > WSHShell.Run "NET TIME \\server /set /y" > > 'Disconnect any drive mappings as needed. > WSHNetwork.RemoveNetworkDrive "P:", True, True > WSHNetwork.RemoveNetworkDrive "Z:", True, True > > 'Disconnect ALL mapped drives > 'Set clDrives = WshNetwork.EnumNetworkDrives > 'For i = 0 to clDrives.Count -1 Step 2 > ' WSHNetwork.RemoveNetworkDrive clDrives.Item(i), True, True > 'Next > > 'Give the PC time to do the disconnect, wait 300 milliseconds > wscript.sleep 3000 > wScript.Echo "Removed" > > 'Map drives needed by all > 'Note the first command uses the user name as a variable to map to a user share. > WSHNetwork.MapNetworkDrive "P:", "\\server1\public",True > WSHNetwork.MapNetworkDrive "Z:", "\\server\easy Dental",True > > 'Now check for group memberships and map appropriate drives > 'For Each GroupObj In UserObj.Groups > > 'Add On Code goes below this line > '===================================== > > 'Adding the Notepad Application to the SendTo Menu > strSendToFolder = WSHShell.SpecialFolders("SendTo") > strPathToNotepad = WinDir & "windows\system32\Notepad.exe" > Set objShortcut = WSHShell.CreateShortcut(strSendToFolder & _ > "\Notepad.lnk") > objShortcut.TargetPath = strPathToNotepad > objShortcut.Save > '===================================== > 'Add On Code goes above this line > > 'Clean Up Memory We Used > set UserObj = Nothing > set GroupObj = Nothing > set WSHNetwork = Nothing > set DomainString = Nothing > set WSHSHell = Nothing > Set WSHPrinters = Nothing > > > 'Quit the Script > wscript.quit > > regards > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > Steve Erbach > Neenah, WI > > > On Sun, May 18, 2008 at 11:58 AM, Peter Brawley > wrote: > >> A couple of our XP PCs go for days or weeks between reboots, and >> sometimes they "forget" network drives they connected to at bootup, >> which is a pain eg for backup scripts. Three questions about this: >> >> 1. What can we do to prevent these XP boxes dropping network drive >> connections? >> >> 2. Google finds lots of vbs scripts for mapping network drives, but not for >> --- reconnecting to an already mapped network drive >> --- logging onto a mapped network drive that the user hasn't yet logged >> onto manually. >> Anybody know where to find them? TIA. >> >> PB >> > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > > From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Tue May 20 16:23:44 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 17:23:44 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] SP3 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <48334160.9060302@colbyconsulting.com> > After the many threads about it, I was expecting to see around 3.5gb being used by windows, but it's only seeing 3.1gb. How much memory is on your video card? I no longer have a (working) machine running an x32 windows with 4 gigs so I can't check it right now, but I have in the past and did see more than 3 gigs. BTW I too installed SP3 on a laptop I was working on and it went in without a complaint and worked fine. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Jon Tydda wrote: > In a moment of stupidity, and general being bored... I installed SP3 on my > home pc. It's all lovely and fine, and running great. It hasn't fixed the > memory leak in IE7, but the extra 2gb of RAM I put in has helped that one > out a bit. > > After the many threads abuot it, I was expecting to see around 3.5gb being > used by windows, but it's only seeing 3.1gb. Then I service packed it, and > it's seeing 3.12, so I don't know quite what's going on there... > > But it's all fine, and this is a system I built myself, no sysprepped HP or > Dell for me! :-) > > > Jon > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From jon at tydda.plus.com Tue May 20 16:38:34 2008 From: jon at tydda.plus.com (Jon Tydda) Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 22:38:34 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] SP3 In-Reply-To: <48334160.9060302@colbyconsulting.com> References: <48334160.9060302@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <7D34266EE34E47CD898A2C27CA5E48F4@jt2c> I've got 256mb on my gfx card, was looking for a 512mb when I bought it, but they were hideously expensive at the time. Jon -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby Sent: 20 May 2008 22:24 To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] SP3 > After the many threads about it, I was expecting to see around 3.5gb being used by windows, but it's only seeing 3.1gb. How much memory is on your video card? I no longer have a (working) machine running an x32 windows with 4 gigs so I can't check it right now, but I have in the past and did see more than 3 gigs. BTW I too installed SP3 on a laptop I was working on and it went in without a complaint and worked fine. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Jon Tydda wrote: > In a moment of stupidity, and general being bored... I installed SP3 > on my home pc. It's all lovely and fine, and running great. It hasn't > fixed the memory leak in IE7, but the extra 2gb of RAM I put in has > helped that one out a bit. > > After the many threads abuot it, I was expecting to see around 3.5gb > being used by windows, but it's only seeing 3.1gb. Then I service > packed it, and it's seeing 3.12, so I don't know quite what's going on there... > > But it's all fine, and this is a system I built myself, no sysprepped > HP or Dell for me! :-) > > > Jon > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From erbachs at gmail.com Tue May 20 16:45:52 2008 From: erbachs at gmail.com (Steve Erbach) Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 16:45:52 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] reconnect/logon to network drive In-Reply-To: <48333E51.6010105@earthlink.net> References: <007101c8b846$0ed9b7b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> <482F8E97.4000604@colbyconsulting.com> <003c01c8b891$d8720960$89561c20$@rr.com> <48301BF4.3050601@colbyconsulting.com> <4830601B.6060400@earthlink.net> <39cb22f30805200806s79561aam693a575b5f7dacab@mail.gmail.com> <48333E51.6010105@earthlink.net> Message-ID: <39cb22f30805201445t6aaf5e65y86f6e13ae49d4f4c@mail.gmail.com> Peter, You're welcome. Steve Erbach On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 4:10 PM, Peter Brawley wrote: > Steve, > > Thanks! The links helped me write... > > Option explicit > Dim objNetwork,objFSO,strDrive,strPath > strDrive = "K:" > strPath = "\\SERVERNAME\backup" > Set objFSO = CreateObject( "Scripting.FileSystemObject" ) > Set objNetwork = CreateObject( "WScript.Network" ) > if objFSO.DriveExists("K:") Then > objNetwork.RemoveNetworkDrive strDrive > End If > objNetwork.MapNetworkDrive strDrive, strPath > WScript.Echo "Mapped " & strDrive & " to " & strPath > objNetwork.RemoveNetworkDrive strDrive > WScript.Echo "Unmpped " & strDrive > > ... which, for someone who breaks out in a rash on contact with VB, is > terrific! > > PB From rockysmolin at bchacc.com Wed May 21 22:33:56 2008 From: rockysmolin at bchacc.com (Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software) Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 20:33:56 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Small printer Message-ID: <017c01c8bbbc$aa40ac30$0301a8c0@HAL9005> Max needs a printer for college. We've got a bunch of inexpensive ink jets here - HP & Canon. But the cartridges can be expensive (student, you know). Small footprint is important (college dorm room), so laser which can be pretty bulky might not be good. Suggestions? TIA Rocky From stuart at lexacorp.com.pg Wed May 21 23:08:05 2008 From: stuart at lexacorp.com.pg (Stuart McLachlan) Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 14:08:05 +1000 Subject: [dba-Tech] Small printer In-Reply-To: <017c01c8bbbc$aa40ac30$0301a8c0@HAL9005> References: <017c01c8bbbc$aa40ac30$0301a8c0@HAL9005> Message-ID: <48357E45.7430.EBA28D3@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg> Inkjets can cost up to 8 times as much per page as a laser, but you need to look at what sort of volume he will be printing. Also whether he will need colour - if so, inkjet is probably still the best option and you can get some real small ones. For a small footprint B&W laser, take a look at the HP LaserJet P1005 On 21 May 2008 at 20:33, Rocky Smolin at Beach Access wrote: > Max needs a printer for college. We've got a bunch of inexpensive ink jets > here - HP & Canon. But the cartridges can be expensive (student, you > know). Small footprint is important (college dorm room), so laser which can > be pretty bulky might not be good. > > Suggestions? > > TIA > > Rocky > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From john at winhaven.net Wed May 21 23:20:34 2008 From: john at winhaven.net (John Bartow) Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 23:20:34 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Small printer In-Reply-To: <48357E45.7430.EBA28D3@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg> Message-ID: <200805220420.m4M4KOWf012898@databaseadvisors.com> Ditto on Stuart's advice. If he may need to scan or make a few copies you might consider an all in one such as the HP F4180: http://biz.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3 002881&CMP=EMC-TIGEREMAIL&SRCCODE=WEDBLET01 The cartridges can be refilled at Walgreens or other stores for about half the price of new. (There's now a Walgreens on every other corner in the Midwest.) -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Stuart McLachlan Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 11:08 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Small printer Inkjets can cost up to 8 times as much per page as a laser, but you need to look at what sort of volume he will be printing. Also whether he will need colour - if so, inkjet is probably still the best option and you can get some real small ones. For a small footprint B&W laser, take a look at the HP LaserJet P1005 On 21 May 2008 at 20:33, Rocky Smolin at Beach Access wrote: > Max needs a printer for college. We've got a bunch of inexpensive ink > jets here - HP & Canon. But the cartridges can be expensive > (student, you know). Small footprint is important (college dorm > room), so laser which can be pretty bulky might not be good. > > Suggestions? > > TIA > > Rocky > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From rockysmolin at bchacc.com Wed May 21 23:41:39 2008 From: rockysmolin at bchacc.com (Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software) Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 21:41:39 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Small printer In-Reply-To: <200805220420.m4M4KOWf012898@databaseadvisors.com> References: <48357E45.7430.EBA28D3@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg> <200805220420.m4M4KOWf012898@databaseadvisors.com> Message-ID: <019601c8bbc6$200200a0$0301a8c0@HAL9005> Looks nice. Tks. Rocky Smolin Beach Access Software 858-259-4334 www.e-z-mrp.com www.bchacc.com -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of John Bartow Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 9:21 PM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Small printer Ditto on Stuart's advice. If he may need to scan or make a few copies you might consider an all in one such as the HP F4180: http://biz.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3 002881&CMP=EMC-TIGEREMAIL&SRCCODE=WEDBLET01 The cartridges can be refilled at Walgreens or other stores for about half the price of new. (There's now a Walgreens on every other corner in the Midwest.) -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Stuart McLachlan Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 11:08 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Small printer Inkjets can cost up to 8 times as much per page as a laser, but you need to look at what sort of volume he will be printing. Also whether he will need colour - if so, inkjet is probably still the best option and you can get some real small ones. For a small footprint B&W laser, take a look at the HP LaserJet P1005 On 21 May 2008 at 20:33, Rocky Smolin at Beach Access wrote: > Max needs a printer for college. We've got a bunch of inexpensive ink > jets here - HP & Canon. But the cartridges can be expensive > (student, you know). Small footprint is important (college dorm > room), so laser which can be pretty bulky might not be good. > > Suggestions? > > TIA > > Rocky > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.0/1459 - Release Date: 5/21/2008 5:34 PM From rockysmolin at bchacc.com Wed May 21 23:44:44 2008 From: rockysmolin at bchacc.com (Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software) Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 21:44:44 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Small printer In-Reply-To: <48357E45.7430.EBA28D3@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg> References: <017c01c8bbbc$aa40ac30$0301a8c0@HAL9005> <48357E45.7430.EBA28D3@stuart.lexacorp.com.pg> Message-ID: <019d01c8bbc6$8e9cab50$0301a8c0@HAL9005> I might get myself one. I rarely need color and we've got four printers in the home network at the moment. But I think he will need color. Rocky Smolin Beach Access Software 858-259-4334 www.e-z-mrp.com www.bchacc.com -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Stuart McLachlan Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 9:08 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Small printer Inkjets can cost up to 8 times as much per page as a laser, but you need to look at what sort of volume he will be printing. Also whether he will need colour - if so, inkjet is probably still the best option and you can get some real small ones. For a small footprint B&W laser, take a look at the HP LaserJet P1005 On 21 May 2008 at 20:33, Rocky Smolin at Beach Access wrote: > Max needs a printer for college. We've got a bunch of inexpensive ink > jets here - HP & Canon. But the cartridges can be expensive > (student, you know). Small footprint is important (college dorm > room), so laser which can be pretty bulky might not be good. > > Suggestions? > > TIA > > Rocky > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.0/1459 - Release Date: 5/21/2008 5:34 PM From hkotsch at arcor.de Thu May 22 03:36:32 2008 From: hkotsch at arcor.de (Helmut Kotsch) Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 10:36:32 +0200 Subject: [dba-Tech] Small printer In-Reply-To: <017c01c8bbbc$aa40ac30$0301a8c0@HAL9005> Message-ID: I bought a "Brother DCP-135C Printer" for my granddaughter and myself for app 50 Euros each in February. It is a color printer, copier and scanner and has a small footprint. The main reason I bought this one is that I can get 5 sets of 4 cartridges (black, yellow, magenta, cyan) altogether 20 cartridges for under 10 Euros. They are some Asian imports but so far work without any problems. For that price I you just stock them. Not messing around with refills or driving around when you need them. You can see my cartridge eBay order under http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230225609843. They won't ship to the US but I'm sure you can find a similar source in the US. Helmut -----Ursprungliche Nachricht----- Von: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]Im Auftrag von Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software Gesendet: Donnerstag, 22. Mai 2008 05:34 An: List Betreff: [dba-Tech] Small printer Max needs a printer for college. We've got a bunch of inexpensive ink jets here - HP & Canon. But the cartridges can be expensive (student, you know). Small footprint is important (college dorm room), so laser which can be pretty bulky might not be good. Suggestions? TIA Rocky _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From pharold at proftesting.com Thu May 22 11:50:33 2008 From: pharold at proftesting.com (Perry L Harold) Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 12:50:33 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Small printer References: <017c01c8bbbc$aa40ac30$0301a8c0@HAL9005> Message-ID: We've had good luck with the Brother 2040 as one of the smaller laser desktop printers. Not too much bigger than 8.5 x 11 and quite light. Newer models may be up to 2050 now. Perry Harold Professional Testing Inc -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 11:34 PM To: List Subject: [dba-Tech] Small printer Max needs a printer for college. We've got a bunch of inexpensive ink jets here - HP & Canon. But the cartridges can be expensive (student, you know). Small footprint is important (college dorm room), so laser which can be pretty bulky might not be good. Suggestions? TIA Rocky _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From rockysmolin at bchacc.com Thu May 22 12:05:03 2008 From: rockysmolin at bchacc.com (Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software) Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 10:05:03 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Small printer In-Reply-To: References: <017c01c8bbbc$aa40ac30$0301a8c0@HAL9005> Message-ID: <01f201c8bc2d$fa9f6740$0301a8c0@HAL9005> Thanks. How's the cartridge cost? My experience with brother has been that they're very reliable and the supplies were expensive. Rocky Smolin Beach Access Software 858-259-4334 www.e-z-mrp.com www.bchacc.com -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Perry L Harold Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 9:51 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Small printer We've had good luck with the Brother 2040 as one of the smaller laser desktop printers. Not too much bigger than 8.5 x 11 and quite light. Newer models may be up to 2050 now. Perry Harold Professional Testing Inc -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 11:34 PM To: List Subject: [dba-Tech] Small printer Max needs a printer for college. We've got a bunch of inexpensive ink jets here - HP & Canon. But the cartridges can be expensive (student, you know). Small footprint is important (college dorm room), so laser which can be pretty bulky might not be good. Suggestions? TIA Rocky _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.0/1459 - Release Date: 5/21/2008 5:34 PM From pharold at proftesting.com Thu May 22 12:13:42 2008 From: pharold at proftesting.com (Perry L Harold) Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 13:13:42 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Small printer References: <017c01c8bbbc$aa40ac30$0301a8c0@HAL9005> <01f201c8bc2d$fa9f6740$0301a8c0@HAL9005> Message-ID: $63 for Brother brand from Office Depot. 3M to 4M yield. $105 for a drum after 30M - 40M copies. We haul them to test sites (in a case) and they've taken the wear and tear very well. Used 1240's before the 2040 came out. Also very reliable but somewhat larger. Perry Harold Professional Testing Inc -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 1:05 PM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Small printer Thanks. How's the cartridge cost? My experience with brother has been that they're very reliable and the supplies were expensive. Rocky Smolin Beach Access Software 858-259-4334 www.e-z-mrp.com www.bchacc.com -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Perry L Harold Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 9:51 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Small printer We've had good luck with the Brother 2040 as one of the smaller laser desktop printers. Not too much bigger than 8.5 x 11 and quite light. Newer models may be up to 2050 now. Perry Harold Professional Testing Inc -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 11:34 PM To: List Subject: [dba-Tech] Small printer Max needs a printer for college. We've got a bunch of inexpensive ink jets here - HP & Canon. But the cartridges can be expensive (student, you know). Small footprint is important (college dorm room), so laser which can be pretty bulky might not be good. Suggestions? TIA Rocky _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.0/1459 - Release Date: 5/21/2008 5:34 PM _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From rockysmolin at bchacc.com Thu May 22 12:17:22 2008 From: rockysmolin at bchacc.com (Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software) Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 10:17:22 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Small printer In-Reply-To: References: <017c01c8bbbc$aa40ac30$0301a8c0@HAL9005><01f201c8bc2d$fa9f6740$0301a8c0@HAL9005> Message-ID: <01f401c8bc2f$b2fd2b00$0301a8c0@HAL9005> 3-4k pages - that will probably take him through 4 years of college. :) Rocky Smolin Beach Access Software 858-259-4334 www.e-z-mrp.com www.bchacc.com -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Perry L Harold Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 10:14 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Small printer $63 for Brother brand from Office Depot. 3M to 4M yield. $105 for a drum after 30M - 40M copies. We haul them to test sites (in a case) and they've taken the wear and tear very well. Used 1240's before the 2040 came out. Also very reliable but somewhat larger. Perry Harold Professional Testing Inc -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 1:05 PM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Small printer Thanks. How's the cartridge cost? My experience with brother has been that they're very reliable and the supplies were expensive. Rocky Smolin Beach Access Software 858-259-4334 www.e-z-mrp.com www.bchacc.com -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Perry L Harold Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 9:51 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Small printer We've had good luck with the Brother 2040 as one of the smaller laser desktop printers. Not too much bigger than 8.5 x 11 and quite light. Newer models may be up to 2050 now. Perry Harold Professional Testing Inc -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 11:34 PM To: List Subject: [dba-Tech] Small printer Max needs a printer for college. We've got a bunch of inexpensive ink jets here - HP & Canon. But the cartridges can be expensive (student, you know). Small footprint is important (college dorm room), so laser which can be pretty bulky might not be good. Suggestions? TIA Rocky _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.0/1459 - Release Date: 5/21/2008 5:34 PM _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.0/1459 - Release Date: 5/21/2008 5:34 PM From accessd at shaw.ca Thu May 22 14:58:41 2008 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 12:58:41 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Warning In-Reply-To: References: <017c01c8bbbc$aa40ac30$0301a8c0@HAL9005> <01f201c8bc2d$fa9f6740$0301a8c0@HAL9005> Message-ID: Hi All: If you get a request to 'Join hi5!' (http://www.hi5.com) do not do it! 4 messages from a client showed up in my mail box and I immediately sent her a message asking if she was asking me to join some friend network and her reply was as follows: It was not so funny when I saw the little smiley face saying - success you have sent 638 friend invitations to HI5.....YIKES!!!! Jim From accessd at shaw.ca Thu May 22 15:39:12 2008 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 13:39:12 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Performance In-Reply-To: References: <017c01c8bbbc$aa40ac30$0301a8c0@HAL9005> <01f201c8bc2d$fa9f6740$0301a8c0@HAL9005> Message-ID: <47F50AAC99B74E0CBFC1DB956E85CD0B@creativesystemdesigns.com> It has been a rough month but as an overly proud father, I am pleased to announce my youngest daughter is putting on her first major Flamenco show. Before, she has either worked at small caf? - wedding party type venues or under the direction of another company... This is her first production in an 8000 sq foot hall. She has selected all the talent (they are the best of the best of the west-coast scene), dances and costume and now is working nightly orchestrating the chorography, music and practice sessions. http://www.kflamenco.com/tablao Sorry, I do not wish to sound like I am bragging but... as her Dad I can not help myself. ;-) Jim From andy at minstersystems.co.uk Thu May 22 16:01:43 2008 From: andy at minstersystems.co.uk (Andy Lacey) Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 22:01:43 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] Performance In-Reply-To: <47F50AAC99B74E0CBFC1DB956E85CD0B@creativesystemdesigns.com> Message-ID: <01fa01c8bc4f$0a0b7360$89ec2a50@minster33c3r25> Wow, congratulations to your daughter and to you. I don't know about you but my kids achievements always mean more to me than any of my own. That feeling of parental love and pride is just wonderful. -- Andy Lacey http://www.minstersystems.co.uk >-----Original Message----- >From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com >[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of >Jim Lawrence >Sent: 22 May 2008 21:39 >To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' >Subject: [dba-Tech] Performance > > >It has been a rough month but as an overly proud father, I am >pleased to announce my youngest daughter is putting on her >first major Flamenco show. Before, she has either worked at >small caf? - wedding party type venues or under the direction >of another company... > >This is her first production in an 8000 sq foot hall. She has >selected all the talent (they are the best of the best of the >west-coast scene), dances and costume and now is working >nightly orchestrating the chorography, music and practice sessions. > >http://www.kflamenco.com/tablao > >Sorry, I do not wish to sound like I am bragging but... as her >Dad I can not help myself. ;-) > >Jim > > >_______________________________________________ >dba-Tech mailing list >dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > From fuller.artful at gmail.com Thu May 22 16:45:44 2008 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 17:45:44 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Performance In-Reply-To: <47F50AAC99B74E0CBFC1DB956E85CD0B@creativesystemdesigns.com> References: <017c01c8bbbc$aa40ac30$0301a8c0@HAL9005> <01f201c8bc2d$fa9f6740$0301a8c0@HAL9005> <47F50AAC99B74E0CBFC1DB956E85CD0B@creativesystemdesigns.com> Message-ID: <29f585dd0805221445m3ea31116y5adfa254e0a948d@mail.gmail.com> $10! What a deal! Wow. Congratulations to her and her dad. Arthur On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 4:39 PM, Jim Lawrence wrote: > It has been a rough month but as an overly proud father, I am pleased to > announce my youngest daughter is putting on her first major Flamenco show. > Before, she has either worked at small caf? - wedding party type venues or > under the direction of another company... > > This is her first production in an 8000 sq foot hall. She has selected all > the talent (they are the best of the best of the west-coast scene), dances > and costume and now is working nightly orchestrating the chorography, music > and practice sessions. > > http://www.kflamenco.com/tablao > > Sorry, I do not wish to sound like I am bragging but... as her Dad I can > not > help myself. ;-) > > Jim > > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From fuller.artful at gmail.com Thu May 22 18:09:36 2008 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 19:09:36 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Windows Server 2003 Question Message-ID: <29f585dd0805221609v4116652m22a1d4fe8005e2ca@mail.gmail.com> I want to enable remote access for one particular user to a Windows Server 2003 box, but I can't seem to find where one does this. Anyone know? TIA, Arthur From jon at tydda.plus.com Thu May 22 18:31:33 2008 From: jon at tydda.plus.com (Jon Tydda) Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 00:31:33 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] Windows Server 2003 Question In-Reply-To: <29f585dd0805221609v4116652m22a1d4fe8005e2ca@mail.gmail.com> References: <29f585dd0805221609v4116652m22a1d4fe8005e2ca@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: You need to add the user to the "Remote users" group in users/groups administration in Computer Management. You may also need to enable the "terminal services" service in the services tab. Wow, how many times do I need the word service in that sentence?? I can check tomorrow - I don't have a 2003 box in front of me here, but I do at work. Jon -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Arthur Fuller Sent: 23 May 2008 00:10 To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: [dba-Tech] Windows Server 2003 Question I want to enable remote access for one particular user to a Windows Server 2003 box, but I can't seem to find where one does this. Anyone know? TIA, Arthur _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From fuller.artful at gmail.com Thu May 22 19:21:58 2008 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 20:21:58 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Windows Server 2003 Question In-Reply-To: References: <29f585dd0805221609v4116652m22a1d4fe8005e2ca@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <29f585dd0805221721n37fbc302g2f933a7071054ff3@mail.gmail.com> Thanks, Jon! And you're right, everything is a service nowadays. I'm old enough to remember the product economy. But now everything is a service. Windows services, database synchronization services, Escort services... but I digress. A. On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 7:31 PM, Jon Tydda wrote: > You need to add the user to the "Remote users" group in users/groups > administration in Computer Management. You may also need to enable the > "terminal services" service in the services tab. > > Wow, how many times do I need the word service in that sentence?? > > I can check tomorrow - I don't have a 2003 box in front of me here, but I > do > at work. > From accessd at shaw.ca Fri May 23 00:04:36 2008 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 22:04:36 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Performance In-Reply-To: <29f585dd0805221445m3ea31116y5adfa254e0a948d@mail.gmail.com> References: <017c01c8bbbc$aa40ac30$0301a8c0@HAL9005> <01f201c8bc2d$fa9f6740$0301a8c0@HAL9005> <47F50AAC99B74E0CBFC1DB956E85CD0B@creativesystemdesigns.com> <29f585dd0805221445m3ea31116y5adfa254e0a948d@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <8AF7A09557324BCBB8661AF91C2E7579@creativesystemdesigns.com> Thank you for the complement Arthur... Jim -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Arthur Fuller Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 2:46 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Performance $10! What a deal! Wow. Congratulations to her and her dad. Arthur On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 4:39 PM, Jim Lawrence wrote: > It has been a rough month but as an overly proud father, I am pleased to > announce my youngest daughter is putting on her first major Flamenco show. > Before, she has either worked at small caf? - wedding party type venues or > under the direction of another company... > > This is her first production in an 8000 sq foot hall. She has selected all > the talent (they are the best of the best of the west-coast scene), dances > and costume and now is working nightly orchestrating the chorography, music > and practice sessions. > > http://www.kflamenco.com/tablao > > Sorry, I do not wish to sound like I am bragging but... as her Dad I can > not > help myself. ;-) > > Jim > > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From ssharkins at gmail.com Fri May 23 09:23:19 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 10:23:19 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Beta Testing Opportunity for VoIP service Message-ID: <017201c8bce0$94573ae0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> I know nothing beyond what the page offers. Susan H. From fuller.artful at gmail.com Fri May 23 12:39:44 2008 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 13:39:44 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Reoair Outlook Message-ID: <29f585dd0805231039y535e3eb4n837ce58471edcc91@mail.gmail.com> Since I've stopped using Outlook, I've forgotten the name of the repair-PST utility, but a friend needs it, so I'm asking. TIA, Arthur From EdTesiny at oasas.state.ny.us Fri May 23 12:52:41 2008 From: EdTesiny at oasas.state.ny.us (Tesiny, Ed) Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 13:52:41 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Reoair Outlook In-Reply-To: <29f585dd0805231039y535e3eb4n837ce58471edcc91@mail.gmail.com> References: <29f585dd0805231039y535e3eb4n837ce58471edcc91@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Arthur, I believe that's Scanpst.exe located in c:\Program Files\Common Files\System\MSMAPI\1033 Ed Tesiny EdTesiny at oasas.state.ny.us -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Arthur Fuller Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 1:40 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: [dba-Tech] Reoair Outlook Since I've stopped using Outlook, I've forgotten the name of the repair-PST utility, but a friend needs it, so I'm asking. TIA, Arthur _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From fuller.artful at gmail.com Fri May 23 12:57:28 2008 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 13:57:28 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Reoair Outlook In-Reply-To: References: <29f585dd0805231039y535e3eb4n837ce58471edcc91@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <29f585dd0805231057l592cd592xb05fb7d84dcebd08@mail.gmail.com> That's the name I recall. Thanks, Ed. Arthur On Fri, May 23, 2008 at 1:52 PM, Tesiny, Ed wrote: > Arthur, > I believe that's Scanpst.exe located in c:\Program Files\Common > Files\System\MSMAPI\1033 > > > Ed Tesiny > EdTesiny at oasas.state.ny.us > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Arthur > Fuller > Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 1:40 PM > To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues > Subject: [dba-Tech] Reoair Outlook > > Since I've stopped using Outlook, I've forgotten the name of the > repair-PST utility, but a friend needs it, so I'm asking. > > TIA, > Arthur > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From ssharkins at gmail.com Fri May 23 13:12:12 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 14:12:12 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Reoair Outlook References: <29f585dd0805231039y535e3eb4n837ce58471edcc91@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <000a01c8bd00$875ae5b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> My copy of Outlook isn't working right now, so I thought I'd try this -- but it asks for the name of a file and I don't know what to put. What's it need? Does it want Outlook's exe file, Outlook's pst file or something else? Susan H. > Arthur, > I believe that's Scanpst.exe located in c:\Program Files\Common > Files\System\MSMAPI\1033 From fuller.artful at gmail.com Fri May 23 13:49:38 2008 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 14:49:38 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Reoair Outlook In-Reply-To: <000a01c8bd00$875ae5b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> References: <29f585dd0805231039y535e3eb4n837ce58471edcc91@mail.gmail.com> <000a01c8bd00$875ae5b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Message-ID: <29f585dd0805231149t6fb20908q915d5626f2e5bf80@mail.gmail.com> It wants the complete path to the file Outlook.pst, which depending on your configuration, could reside almost anywhere. My Advice is to first search for Outlook.pst (with advanced features, hidden and system files made available) and then capture the path to the file and then supply that to ScanPST.exe. A. On Fri, May 23, 2008 at 2:12 PM, Susan Harkins wrote: > My copy of Outlook isn't working right now, so I thought I'd try this -- > but > it asks for the name of a file and I don't know what to put. What's it > need? > Does it want Outlook's exe file, Outlook's pst file or something else? > > Susan H. > From ssharkins at gmail.com Fri May 23 14:11:54 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 15:11:54 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Reoair Outlook References: <29f585dd0805231039y535e3eb4n837ce58471edcc91@mail.gmail.com><000a01c8bd00$875ae5b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> <29f585dd0805231149t6fb20908q915d5626f2e5bf80@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <002c01c8bd08$debf5bd0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Search found 2 outlook.pst files -- any idea why I have 2? Susan H. > It wants the complete path to the file Outlook.pst, which depending on > your > configuration, could reside almost anywhere. My Advice is to first search > for Outlook.pst (with advanced features, hidden and system files made > available) and then capture the path to the file and then supply that to > ScanPST.exe. > > A. > > On Fri, May 23, 2008 at 2:12 PM, Susan Harkins > wrote: > >> My copy of Outlook isn't working right now, so I thought I'd try this -- >> but >> it asks for the name of a file and I don't know what to put. What's it >> need? >> Does it want Outlook's exe file, Outlook's pst file or something else? >> >> Susan H. >> > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From jon at tydda.plus.com Fri May 23 15:47:12 2008 From: jon at tydda.plus.com (Jon Tydda) Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 21:47:12 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] Reoair Outlook In-Reply-To: <002c01c8bd08$debf5bd0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> References: <29f585dd0805231039y535e3eb4n837ce58471edcc91@mail.gmail.com><000a01c8bd00$875ae5b0$6500a8c0@SusanOne><29f585dd0805231149t6fb20908q915d5626f2e5bf80@mail.gmail.com> <002c01c8bd08$debf5bd0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Message-ID: No reason other than you have two personal folders... Jon -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins Sent: 23 May 2008 20:12 To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Reoair Outlook Search found 2 outlook.pst files -- any idea why I have 2? Susan H. > It wants the complete path to the file Outlook.pst, which depending on > your configuration, could reside almost anywhere. My Advice is to > first search for Outlook.pst (with advanced features, hidden and > system files made > available) and then capture the path to the file and then supply that > to ScanPST.exe. > > A. > > On Fri, May 23, 2008 at 2:12 PM, Susan Harkins > wrote: > >> My copy of Outlook isn't working right now, so I thought I'd try this >> -- but it asks for the name of a file and I don't know what to put. >> What's it need? >> Does it want Outlook's exe file, Outlook's pst file or something else? >> >> Susan H. >> > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Fri May 23 23:51:46 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 00:51:46 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] DotNetNuke Message-ID: <48379EE2.3070208@colbyconsulting.com> Has anyone set up a DotNetNuke portal on a local system? I am not able to see the ASP page of the properties for the virtual directory and without that cannot continue. -- John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com From accessd at shaw.ca Sat May 24 00:10:48 2008 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 22:10:48 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] DotNetNuke In-Reply-To: <48379EE2.3070208@colbyconsulting.com> References: <48379EE2.3070208@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <7F6CF8B349404D3CA4392FB1A48DF1F1@creativesystemdesigns.com> Yes I have but the development project is still ongoing... (http://www.thegreatwealthbuildingexperiment.com/) ...but I am not sure what your problem is. Have you checked out the DNN online forums. Yet? they have been a life-saver. I also have a subscription to http://www.latimes.com... Excellent resource. Jim -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 9:52 PM To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving; Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: [dba-Tech] DotNetNuke Has anyone set up a DotNetNuke portal on a local system? I am not able to see the ASP page of the properties for the virtual directory and without that cannot continue. -- John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From fuller.artful at gmail.com Sat May 24 07:19:06 2008 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 08:19:06 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Removing Users (XP Pro) Message-ID: <29f585dd0805240519r43ce6ca5x57ff58f2d7becfb9@mail.gmail.com> I'm trying to remove a few user accounts from a box I used to share, but don't any more. When I try to do it by visiting Control Panel | User Accounts | Delete Account, my box seems to go into space. It's not hung, it just doesn't do anything. All the user files of importance have long since been copied. If I simply delete their document folders, will that delete the users as well? Is there a way to manually delete user accounts? TIA, Arthur From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Sat May 24 08:27:47 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 09:27:47 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] DotNetNuke In-Reply-To: <7F6CF8B349404D3CA4392FB1A48DF1F1@creativesystemdesigns.com> References: <48379EE2.3070208@colbyconsulting.com> <7F6CF8B349404D3CA4392FB1A48DF1F1@creativesystemdesigns.com> Message-ID: <483817D3.8050103@colbyconsulting.com> Is this DNN instance running your your own hardware at your office, or is it running on a Web Hosting company out on the internet? I am trying to get this running on my own Windows 2003 server at my office. AFAICT the basic install of Windows 2003 does not turn on IIS. I went in and did so but there is a lot of additional stuff which I may have missed. Or ASP.Net might be installed by Visual Studio. Or... My web site which is running on a web hosting company is DNN based. I set it up back when DNN was version 2.X and IIRC I actually got a DNN running local on my machine. Since then they have moved from DNN 2.x running on .Net 1.X to DNN 4.X running on .Net 2.X. I have requested that the web hosting company migrate my web site to the DNN 4.X however I also thought I'd try getting it running local "just to play around". I foolishly thought it would be an installer that set it up. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Jim Lawrence wrote: > Yes I have but the development project is still ongoing... > (http://www.thegreatwealthbuildingexperiment.com/) > > ...but I am not sure what your problem is. Have you checked out the DNN > online forums. Yet? they have been a life-saver. I also have a subscription > to http://www.latimes.com... Excellent resource. > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby > Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 9:52 PM > To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving; Discussion of Hardware > and Software issues > Subject: [dba-Tech] DotNetNuke > > Has anyone set up a DotNetNuke portal on a local system? I > am not able to see the ASP page of the properties for the > virtual directory and without that cannot continue. > From jon at tydda.plus.com Sat May 24 10:25:49 2008 From: jon at tydda.plus.com (Jon Tydda) Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 16:25:49 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] Removing Users (XP Pro) In-Reply-To: <29f585dd0805240519r43ce6ca5x57ff58f2d7becfb9@mail.gmail.com> References: <29f585dd0805240519r43ce6ca5x57ff58f2d7becfb9@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <790F8E4D1D4A4081BD8B7037B07E2D61@jt2c> Right click on My Computer, go to properties. Once in there, go to the Advanced tab, and then User Profiles. You can delete the whole profile from there. Jon -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Arthur Fuller Sent: 24 May 2008 13:19 To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: [dba-Tech] Removing Users (XP Pro) I'm trying to remove a few user accounts from a box I used to share, but don't any more. When I try to do it by visiting Control Panel | User Accounts | Delete Account, my box seems to go into space. It's not hung, it just doesn't do anything. All the user files of importance have long since been copied. If I simply delete their document folders, will that delete the users as well? Is there a way to manually delete user accounts? TIA, Arthur _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From accessd at shaw.ca Sat May 24 14:01:13 2008 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 12:01:13 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] DotNetNuke In-Reply-To: <483817D3.8050103@colbyconsulting.com> References: <48379EE2.3070208@colbyconsulting.com> <7F6CF8B349404D3CA4392FB1A48DF1F1@creativesystemdesigns.com> <483817D3.8050103@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <64559515FA5F4D9693B6AA46234E805F@creativesystemdesigns.com> Hi John: It is running on my Server Windows 2003 and IIS 6 (web), nothing fancy.... but you will definitely have to have IIS running. Only took about 30 minutes to install. The hardest spot was fixing the web.config file as the install wanted to point to my MS SQL Express and not its big brother. If that is your problem I can give you the method to fix it. What happens, on your site, when you try and install DNN 4.x? It will quit the installation process if your web server is not running. Jim -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 6:28 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] DotNetNuke Is this DNN instance running your your own hardware at your office, or is it running on a Web Hosting company out on the internet? I am trying to get this running on my own Windows 2003 server at my office. AFAICT the basic install of Windows 2003 does not turn on IIS. I went in and did so but there is a lot of additional stuff which I may have missed. Or ASP.Net might be installed by Visual Studio. Or... My web site which is running on a web hosting company is DNN based. I set it up back when DNN was version 2.X and IIRC I actually got a DNN running local on my machine. Since then they have moved from DNN 2.x running on .Net 1.X to DNN 4.X running on .Net 2.X. I have requested that the web hosting company migrate my web site to the DNN 4.X however I also thought I'd try getting it running local "just to play around". I foolishly thought it would be an installer that set it up. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Jim Lawrence wrote: > Yes I have but the development project is still ongoing... > (http://www.thegreatwealthbuildingexperiment.com/) > > ...but I am not sure what your problem is. Have you checked out the DNN > online forums. Yet? they have been a life-saver. I also have a subscription > to http://www.latimes.com... Excellent resource. > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby > Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 9:52 PM > To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving; Discussion of Hardware > and Software issues > Subject: [dba-Tech] DotNetNuke > > Has anyone set up a DotNetNuke portal on a local system? I > am not able to see the ASP page of the properties for the > virtual directory and without that cannot continue. > _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From fuller.artful at gmail.com Sat May 24 15:43:27 2008 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 16:43:27 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Removing Users (XP Pro) In-Reply-To: <790F8E4D1D4A4081BD8B7037B07E2D61@jt2c> References: <29f585dd0805240519r43ce6ca5x57ff58f2d7becfb9@mail.gmail.com> <790F8E4D1D4A4081BD8B7037B07E2D61@jt2c> Message-ID: <29f585dd0805241343v38217ccci75af9e4dcfb707b9@mail.gmail.com> That certainly worked, and when I rebooted I still had the old user icons in the list, and deleted each account effortlessly. Thanks for the tip! Arthur On Sat, May 24, 2008 at 11:25 AM, Jon Tydda wrote: > Right click on My Computer, go to properties. Once in there, go to the > Advanced tab, and then User Profiles. You can delete the whole profile from > there. > > > Jon > From erbachs at gmail.com Tue May 27 17:16:41 2008 From: erbachs at gmail.com (Steve Erbach) Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 17:16:41 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... Message-ID: <39cb22f30805271516g60847c60t318cb50cdac037a5@mail.gmail.com> ...take a perfectly good, bootable IDE hard disk from one PC that's seen better days and mount it in a new PC with a new hard disk, and make the old drive boot the new PC? I mean, really. Are we forever doomed to having to re-install every bleeping bit of software on a new PC? I ask because it can become very problematical to re-install some software if there never was a CD for it. Besides the fact that it could take hours and hours to go through the routine and download all the farging upgrades to get everything on the new system to the point that it's as usable as the old PC. Any way at all? I've seen our network admin do very interesting things with external SATA drives to switch which drive is the bootable one after making a clone copy with Future Systems' Casper. But what about plain Jane IDE drives? Anybody? Regards, Steve Erbach Neenah, WI From jon at tydda.plus.com Tue May 27 17:25:22 2008 From: jon at tydda.plus.com (Jon Tydda) Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 23:25:22 +0100 Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... In-Reply-To: <39cb22f30805271516g60847c60t318cb50cdac037a5@mail.gmail.com> References: <39cb22f30805271516g60847c60t318cb50cdac037a5@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: I'm not going to say never, because I don't believe in it, but it would be very hard, what with all the old hardware drivers and things that would need to be removed, and then installed for the new system. What OS is it running? If it's 2k or XP, you could always remove the old drivers etc, stick it in the new box and run a repair install, see if that would work. I won't guarantee a good result, but I suppose it wouldn't hurt to try :-) Jon -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Steve Erbach Sent: 27 May 2008 23:17 To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... ...take a perfectly good, bootable IDE hard disk from one PC that's seen better days and mount it in a new PC with a new hard disk, and make the old drive boot the new PC? I mean, really. Are we forever doomed to having to re-install every bleeping bit of software on a new PC? I ask because it can become very problematical to re-install some software if there never was a CD for it. Besides the fact that it could take hours and hours to go through the routine and download all the farging upgrades to get everything on the new system to the point that it's as usable as the old PC. Any way at all? I've seen our network admin do very interesting things with external SATA drives to switch which drive is the bootable one after making a clone copy with Future Systems' Casper. But what about plain Jane IDE drives? Anybody? Regards, Steve Erbach Neenah, WI _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From accessd at shaw.ca Tue May 27 17:58:02 2008 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 15:58:02 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... In-Reply-To: <39cb22f30805271516g60847c60t318cb50cdac037a5@mail.gmail.com> References: <39cb22f30805271516g60847c60t318cb50cdac037a5@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <050F6DD29EC34F40978E5AB191917665@creativesystemdesigns.com> The only real way around this is to image your drives. Then re-image it back to the new drive. I do not know any software smart enough to just pull off any registered software. ...And then you run into having to re-register the OS and applications from MS just because you now have a larger drive. If you find something that can resolve this please let me know. Jim -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Steve Erbach Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 3:17 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... ...take a perfectly good, bootable IDE hard disk from one PC that's seen better days and mount it in a new PC with a new hard disk, and make the old drive boot the new PC? I mean, really. Are we forever doomed to having to re-install every bleeping bit of software on a new PC? I ask because it can become very problematical to re-install some software if there never was a CD for it. Besides the fact that it could take hours and hours to go through the routine and download all the farging upgrades to get everything on the new system to the point that it's as usable as the old PC. Any way at all? I've seen our network admin do very interesting things with external SATA drives to switch which drive is the bootable one after making a clone copy with Future Systems' Casper. But what about plain Jane IDE drives? Anybody? Regards, Steve Erbach Neenah, WI _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From erbachs at gmail.com Wed May 28 05:03:24 2008 From: erbachs at gmail.com (Steve Erbach) Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 05:03:24 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... In-Reply-To: References: <39cb22f30805271516g60847c60t318cb50cdac037a5@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <39cb22f30805280303u12a2d10av5e73c05c50691b80@mail.gmail.com> Jon, Hmmm...you've pointed out the big issue that I was ignoring: drivers to run the new system vs. drivers that ran the old system. But your suggestion makes sense. How about this for a possible trial: 1) Image the old drive onto a backup with Casper 2) Boot with the backup on the old system 3) Remove all the pertinent drivers (LAN, video, optical, sound, yes?) 4) Shut down the old system and put the original drive back in place as the boot drive 5) Remove the drives from the new system 6) Install the "crippled" cloned drive into the new system as the boot drive 7) Be ready with the XP CD and any new driver CDs and run a repair install. I don't think I've ever run one of those. If it fails, well I gave it the old college try...but if it succeeds then I've saved all the trouble of re-installing and upgrading all the old software...which would have taken oodles more time. I must ponder this. Thanks, Jon. Steve Erbach Neenah, WI USA On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 5:25 PM, Jon Tydda wrote: > I'm not going to say never, because I don't believe in it, but it would be > very hard, what with all the old hardware drivers and things that would need > to be removed, and then installed for the new system. What OS is it running? > > If it's 2k or XP, you could always remove the old drivers etc, stick it in > the new box and run a repair install, see if that would work. I won't > guarantee a good result, but I suppose it wouldn't hurt to try :-) > > > Jon > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Steve Erbach > Sent: 27 May 2008 23:17 > To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues > Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... > > ...take a perfectly good, bootable IDE hard disk from one PC that's seen > better days and mount it in a new PC with a new hard disk, and make the old > drive boot the new PC? I mean, really. Are we forever doomed to having to > re-install every bleeping bit of software on a new PC? > > I ask because it can become very problematical to re-install some software > if there never was a CD for it. Besides the fact that it could take hours > and hours to go through the routine and download all the farging upgrades to > get everything on the new system to the point that it's as usable as the old > PC. > > Any way at all? I've seen our network admin do very interesting things with > external SATA drives to switch which drive is the bootable one after making > a clone copy with Future Systems' Casper. But what about plain Jane IDE > drives? > > Anybody? > > Regards, > > Steve Erbach From erbachs at gmail.com Wed May 28 05:07:57 2008 From: erbachs at gmail.com (Steve Erbach) Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 05:07:57 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... In-Reply-To: <050F6DD29EC34F40978E5AB191917665@creativesystemdesigns.com> References: <39cb22f30805271516g60847c60t318cb50cdac037a5@mail.gmail.com> <050F6DD29EC34F40978E5AB191917665@creativesystemdesigns.com> Message-ID: <39cb22f30805280307v75298892t6568ec18286d6337@mail.gmail.com> Jim, Well, using Jon's suggestion, I think the only issue would be if MS applications complain that it's a new system and that the apps have been copied. I have in the past asked for permission to transfer the license from one user to another...but I guess the copyright issues loom large especially if one keeps the old PC with all the apps intact as well as running them on the new system after a presumably successful transplant of the old drive infused with new drivers. Thank you, Jim. Steve Erbach Neenah, WI On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 5:58 PM, Jim Lawrence wrote: > The only real way around this is to image your drives. Then re-image it back > to the new drive. > > I do not know any software smart enough to just pull off any registered > software. ...And then you run into having to re-register the OS and > applications from MS just because you now have a larger drive. > > If you find something that can resolve this please let me know. > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Steve Erbach > Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 3:17 PM > To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues > Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... > > ...take a perfectly good, bootable IDE hard disk from one PC that's > seen better days and mount it in a new PC with a new hard disk, and > make the old drive boot the new PC? I mean, really. Are we forever > doomed to having to re-install every bleeping bit of software on a new > PC? > > I ask because it can become very problematical to re-install some > software if there never was a CD for it. Besides the fact that it > could take hours and hours to go through the routine and download all > the farging upgrades to get everything on the new system to the point > that it's as usable as the old PC. > > Any way at all? I've seen our network admin do very interesting > things with external SATA drives to switch which drive is the bootable > one after making a clone copy with Future Systems' Casper. But what > about plain Jane IDE drives? > > Anybody? > > Regards, > > Steve Erbach From Gustav at cactus.dk Wed May 28 08:33:00 2008 From: Gustav at cactus.dk (Gustav Brock) Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 15:33:00 +0200 Subject: [dba-Tech] Apple Mac server and DHCP Message-ID: Hi all We are in the need of high-level Mac assistance to sort out why the DHCP server running on the newest Mac Server provides IP addresses for Mac workstations and - after some tweaking - for Windows workstations as well, but not for other units requesting an IP address. The units in question are Trapeze wireless access points which we have delivered. The setup worked perfectly with the old Mac Server, but since a new server recently was installed the setup has failed. The units (four in total) each requests an address but never gets one. When tested on another DHCP server, the units get addresses as expected. We have not delivered the Mac Server but - as expected - the MacBuffs who did have no idea of what is going on, neither demonstrate any attempt to get it solved. Also, neither Trapeze Networks nor the local distributor have a clue - Mac Servers are rare in the business world. So does anyone know somebody? /gustav From john at winhaven.net Wed May 28 09:03:59 2008 From: john at winhaven.net (John Bartow) Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 09:03:59 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Apple Mac server and DHCP In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <200805281403.m4SE3oVG005577@databaseadvisors.com> Hi Gustav, I know a couple of Macheads. I subcontract them to work on the Macs that my printing/publishing clients have if I'm not comfortable in the task. I'll give them a call and see if they can shed some light on this for me. John B. From Gustav at cactus.dk Wed May 28 09:55:11 2008 From: Gustav at cactus.dk (Gustav Brock) Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 16:55:11 +0200 Subject: [dba-Tech] Apple Mac server and DHCP Message-ID: Hi John That would be great! You can tell that we've got two hints only. One is the setting for Wins which caused the Windows machines to log on properly. The other (which I have no explanation for) is to "change the reply_threshold from 10 to 0" ... don't know what that means. This we have passed to the MacMan who takes care of the Mac Server and some day he will look into it. So no results yet ... /gustav >>> john at winhaven.net 28-05-2008 16:03 >>> Hi Gustav, I know a couple of Macheads. I subcontract them to work on the Macs that my printing/publishing clients have if I'm not comfortable in the task. I'll give them a call and see if they can shed some light on this for me. John B. From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Wed May 28 10:47:50 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 11:47:50 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Apple Mac server and DHCP In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <483D7EA6.9030209@colbyconsulting.com> > This we have passed to the MacMan who takes care of the Mac Server and some day he will look into it. So no results yet ... LOL, it CAN'T be a mac problem. ;-) And even if it were that simply means that you need to replace the problem systems with Macs. 8-0 John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Gustav Brock wrote: > Hi John > > That would be great! > > You can tell that we've got two hints only. > One is the setting for Wins which caused the Windows machines to log on properly. > The other (which I have no explanation for) is to "change the reply_threshold from 10 to 0" ... don't know what that means. > > This we have passed to the MacMan who takes care of the Mac Server and some day he will look into it. So no results yet ... > > /gustav > > >>>> john at winhaven.net 28-05-2008 16:03 >>> > Hi Gustav, > I know a couple of Macheads. I subcontract them to work on the Macs that my > printing/publishing clients have if I'm not comfortable in the task. I'll > give them a call and see if they can shed some light on this for me. > > John B. > > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From fuller.artful at gmail.com Wed May 28 12:27:58 2008 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 13:27:58 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista question Message-ID: <29f585dd0805281027u25fe5b05i302c2966227b9447@mail.gmail.com> Where is the "Run" command on the Start Menu? TIA, Arthur From erbachs at gmail.com Wed May 28 12:48:03 2008 From: erbachs at gmail.com (Steve Erbach) Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 12:48:03 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista question In-Reply-To: <29f585dd0805281027u25fe5b05i302c2966227b9447@mail.gmail.com> References: <29f585dd0805281027u25fe5b05i302c2966227b9447@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <39cb22f30805281048v462fea8duc1f80797d93b8891@mail.gmail.com> Arthur, You should still be able to use the Windows key + R keystroke to open the Run dialog box. Steve Erbach Neenah, WI On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 12:27 PM, Arthur Fuller wrote: > Where is the "Run" command on the Start Menu? > > TIA, > Arthur From bheid at sc.rr.com Wed May 28 16:06:48 2008 From: bheid at sc.rr.com (Bobby Heid) Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 17:06:48 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista question In-Reply-To: <39cb22f30805281048v462fea8duc1f80797d93b8891@mail.gmail.com> References: <29f585dd0805281027u25fe5b05i302c2966227b9447@mail.gmail.com> <39cb22f30805281048v462fea8duc1f80797d93b8891@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <000301c8c106$be2ffe40$3a8ffac0$@rr.com> Yep, that still works (at least in Vista business). On my system, clicking the start button (for lack of a better description), the run command appears to the lower right of the start menu right above the buttons that let you shut down/lock/etc. Bobby -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Steve Erbach Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 1:48 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Vista question Arthur, You should still be able to use the Windows key + R keystroke to open the Run dialog box. Steve Erbach Neenah, WI On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 12:27 PM, Arthur Fuller wrote: > Where is the "Run" command on the Start Menu? > > TIA, > Arthur From ssharkins at gmail.com Wed May 28 16:33:22 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 17:33:22 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Minimized group question Message-ID: <05cf01c8c10b$b3f925f0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> I often have several files of the same format type open -- several Word or Excel files for example. To close them all, I right-click the minimized icon on the Task bar and choose Close Group. However, that closes the application too. Anyone have a trick for closing all the files without closing the application? I know about Close All on the File menu -- wondering if there's some other trick that doesn't involve actually returning to an open file. Thanks! Susan H. From lembit.dbamail at t-online.de Wed May 28 17:11:56 2008 From: lembit.dbamail at t-online.de (Lembit Soobik) Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 00:11:56 +0200 Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... References: <39cb22f30805271516g60847c60t318cb50cdac037a5@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <007601c8c10f$d80efbf0$1800a8c0@s1800> look at "Acronis true image echo workstation". it might do the job, but I have not tested it. from their site: " An ideal solution for backup and disaster recovery of the entire office network or a local computer, Acronis? True Image EchoT Workstation gives you many options, including the ability to backup an entire system or individual files or folders; perform a disaster recovery backup or restore files, folders, or an entire disk from an image; manage backup/restore tasks remotely; restore the system to dissimilar hardware; and much more. Download Free Trial now " and if you try it, let me know how it works Lembit ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Erbach" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 12:16 AM Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... > ...take a perfectly good, bootable IDE hard disk from one PC that's > seen better days and mount it in a new PC with a new hard disk, and > make the old drive boot the new PC? I mean, really. Are we forever > doomed to having to re-install every bleeping bit of software on a new > PC? > > I ask because it can become very problematical to re-install some > software if there never was a CD for it. Besides the fact that it > could take hours and hours to go through the routine and download all > the farging upgrades to get everything on the new system to the point > that it's as usable as the old PC. > > Any way at all? I've seen our network admin do very interesting > things with external SATA drives to switch which drive is the bootable > one after making a clone copy with Future Systems' Casper. But what > about plain Jane IDE drives? > > Anybody? > > Regards, > > Steve Erbach > Neenah, WI > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.1/1470 - Release Date: > 28.05.2008 07:20 > > From erbachs at gmail.com Wed May 28 17:37:49 2008 From: erbachs at gmail.com (Steve Erbach) Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 17:37:49 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... In-Reply-To: <007601c8c10f$d80efbf0$1800a8c0@s1800> References: <39cb22f30805271516g60847c60t318cb50cdac037a5@mail.gmail.com> <007601c8c10f$d80efbf0$1800a8c0@s1800> Message-ID: <39cb22f30805281537m12ebed8ew43f7d26cff961a36@mail.gmail.com> Lembit, Interesting. I had been looking at Acronis the other day, but I didn't notice one little item: restore the system to dissimilar hardware. That's big! Definitely worth looking into the free trial! Thanks, Lembit! Steve Erbach Neenah, WI USA On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 5:11 PM, Lembit Soobik wrote: > look at "Acronis true image echo workstation". it might do the job, but I > have not tested it. > from their site: > " > An ideal solution for backup and disaster recovery of the entire office > network or a local computer, Acronis(R) True Image EchoT Workstation gives you > many options, including the ability to backup an entire system or individual > files or folders; perform a disaster recovery backup or restore files, > folders, or an entire disk from an image; manage backup/restore tasks > remotely; restore the system to dissimilar hardware; and much more. Download > Free Trial now > > " > and if you try it, let me know how it works > > Lembit From peter.brawley at earthlink.net Wed May 28 17:58:53 2008 From: peter.brawley at earthlink.net (Peter Brawley) Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 17:58:53 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista question In-Reply-To: <29f585dd0805281027u25fe5b05i302c2966227b9447@mail.gmail.com> References: <29f585dd0805281027u25fe5b05i302c2966227b9447@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <483DE3AD.80002@earthlink.net> >Where is the "Run" command on the Start Menu? If one has alternatives, is there a good reason to run Vista bloatware? PB From fuller.artful at gmail.com Wed May 28 18:15:38 2008 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 19:15:38 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista question In-Reply-To: <483DE3AD.80002@earthlink.net> References: <29f585dd0805281027u25fe5b05i302c2966227b9447@mail.gmail.com> <483DE3AD.80002@earthlink.net> Message-ID: <29f585dd0805281615l454f4a26x5757f06b0e4b5f49@mail.gmail.com> It came with the new notebook. That's the only reason. I may roll it back to XP but I thought I'd play with it for a few days, and the eye candy is definitely seductive (I acknowledge that that makes me sound like soooo trivial) and I just wanted to explore it, but there are so many commands that I can't find that I think I have to 'fess up and admit that I'm an old fart. Before I give up, however, I'm going to try the VMWare approach and maybe back-install XP just so I have some idea where the commands lurk. I still can't find "Start|Run". Maybe it's different on Vista|Home. I'm also frightened that Home version won't support IIS, which is essential for Reporting Services. Yikes. What have I got myself into here? I wanted an upgrade, but it's beginning to look as if I need a downgrade. Longing for the times when software was relatively simple. A. > > > > If one has alternatives, is there a good reason to run Vista bloatware? > > > PB > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From bgeldart at verizon.net Wed May 28 18:46:59 2008 From: bgeldart at verizon.net (Bob Geldart) Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 19:46:59 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista question In-Reply-To: <29f585dd0805281615l454f4a26x5757f06b0e4b5f49@mail.gmail.co m> References: <29f585dd0805281027u25fe5b05i302c2966227b9447@mail.gmail.com> <483DE3AD.80002@earthlink.net> <29f585dd0805281615l454f4a26x5757f06b0e4b5f49@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <0K1L006O7R5IIQ90@vms173005.mailsrvcs.net> At 5/28/2008 07:15 PM, Arthur Fuller wrote: >...I just wanted to explore it, but there are so many commands >that I can't find that I think I have to 'fess up and admit that I'm an old >fart. ... Arthur, Was in the bookstore last night and was struck by the number of books on computing in general and XP and Vista that are specifically geared to "seniors." Bob Geldart BGeldart at verizon.net Maynard, MA From peter.brawley at earthlink.net Wed May 28 18:49:27 2008 From: peter.brawley at earthlink.net (Peter Brawley) Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 18:49:27 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista question In-Reply-To: <29f585dd0805281615l454f4a26x5757f06b0e4b5f49@mail.gmail.com> References: <29f585dd0805281027u25fe5b05i302c2966227b9447@mail.gmail.com> <483DE3AD.80002@earthlink.net> <29f585dd0805281615l454f4a26x5757f06b0e4b5f49@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <483DEF87.9060303@earthlink.net> >It came with the new notebook. Ouch. P. Arthur Fuller wrote: > It came with the new notebook. That's the only reason. I may roll it back to > XP but I thought I'd play with it for a few days, and the eye candy is > definitely seductive (I acknowledge that that makes me sound like soooo > trivial) and I just wanted to explore it, but there are so many commands > that I can't find that I think I have to 'fess up and admit that I'm an old > fart. Before I give up, however, I'm going to try the VMWare approach and > maybe back-install XP just so I have some idea where the commands lurk. > > I still can't find "Start|Run". Maybe it's different on Vista|Home. I'm also > frightened that Home version won't support IIS, which is essential for > Reporting Services. Yikes. What have I got myself into here? I wanted an > upgrade, but it's beginning to look as if I need a downgrade. > > Longing for the times when software was relatively simple. > > A. > > >> >> If one has alternatives, is there a good reason to run Vista bloatware? >> >> >> PB >> >> _______________________________________________ >> dba-Tech mailing list >> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com >> >> > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.24.2/1471 - Release Date: 5/28/2008 5:33 PM > From kathryn at bassett.net Wed May 28 22:25:39 2008 From: kathryn at bassett.net (Kathryn Bassett) Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 20:25:39 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista question In-Reply-To: <29f585dd0805281615l454f4a26x5757f06b0e4b5f49@mail.gmail.com> References: <29f585dd0805281027u25fe5b05i302c2966227b9447@mail.gmail.com><483DE3AD.80002@earthlink.net> <29f585dd0805281615l454f4a26x5757f06b0e4b5f49@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <014501c8c13b$ab71eae0$6401a8c0@Kathryn> Change the menu to classic. I hate the new menu so that's one of the first things I did when I got my new laptop last week. -- Kathryn Rhinehart Bassett (Pasadena CA) "Genealogy is my bag" "GH is my soap" kathryn at bassett.net http://bassett.net > -----Original Message----- > I still can't find "Start|Run". Maybe it's different on > Vista|Home. I'm also frightened that Home version won't > support IIS, which is essential for Reporting Services. > Yikes. What have I got myself into here? I wanted an upgrade, > but it's beginning to look as if I need a downgrade. > > From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Thu May 29 06:50:03 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 07:50:03 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Line wrap in thunderbird Message-ID: <483E986B.6020904@colbyconsulting.com> Does anyone know how to cause the view pane in thunderbird to line wrap? It is allowing the text to just wander off the screen on the right hand side. -- John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Thu May 29 07:00:47 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 08:00:47 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Line wrap in thunderbird In-Reply-To: <483E986B.6020904@colbyconsulting.com> References: <483E986B.6020904@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <483E9AEF.2040102@colbyconsulting.com> In fact it seems to only happen when replying. At that point the last reply can extend until the CRLF which can be quite long. If you are trying to read the previous response as you are writing it is almost impossible. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com jwcolby wrote: > Does anyone know how to cause the view pane in thunderbird > to line wrap? It is allowing the text to just wander off > the screen on the right hand side. From ssharkins at gmail.com Thu May 29 09:39:58 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 10:39:58 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion Message-ID: <09b001c8c199$dfd38ec0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> I'm using a wireless router to connect to a second computer. The main computer uses cable internet via a regular modem. The second computer is running Vista and almost daily shows activity that isn't mine -- downloads, changes to email preferences -- some weird stuff. My first thought is that someone's using the wireless connection, but I'm not seeing evidence of this on the main computer -- just the one that actually connects via the wireless. I'm running the Windows firewall and when I installed the wireless router, I secured it properly. I don't know where to begin to troubleshoot this problem. Any help? Susan H. From EdTesiny at oasas.state.ny.us Thu May 29 10:01:23 2008 From: EdTesiny at oasas.state.ny.us (Tesiny, Ed) Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 11:01:23 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion In-Reply-To: <09b001c8c199$dfd38ec0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> References: <09b001c8c199$dfd38ec0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Message-ID: Hi Susan, So you changed the password, set WEP encryption, filtering MAC addresses, blocking WAN requests, logging turned on...some other stuff I don't remember now Ed Tesiny EdTesiny at oasas.state.ny.us -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 10:40 AM To: DBA Tech List Subject: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion I'm using a wireless router to connect to a second computer. The main computer uses cable internet via a regular modem. The second computer is running Vista and almost daily shows activity that isn't mine -- downloads, changes to email preferences -- some weird stuff. My first thought is that someone's using the wireless connection, but I'm not seeing evidence of this on the main computer -- just the one that actually connects via the wireless. I'm running the Windows firewall and when I installed the wireless router, I secured it properly. I don't know where to begin to troubleshoot this problem. Any help? Susan H. _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From accessd at shaw.ca Thu May 29 11:15:53 2008 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 09:15:53 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista question In-Reply-To: <29f585dd0805281615l454f4a26x5757f06b0e4b5f49@mail.gmail.com> References: <29f585dd0805281027u25fe5b05i302c2966227b9447@mail.gmail.com> <483DE3AD.80002@earthlink.net> <29f585dd0805281615l454f4a26x5757f06b0e4b5f49@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Hi Arthur: I had to move a client from Home Edition to Professional so they could use IIS, about a month ago. We must have spent a month trying to get IIS running on the Home Edition and even with various hacks, that were stating to make it unstable. It may be possible on HE but I would not bet on it. Professional XP is my recommendation a cheap IIS server. Jim -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Arthur Fuller Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 4:16 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Vista question It came with the new notebook. That's the only reason. I may roll it back to XP but I thought I'd play with it for a few days, and the eye candy is definitely seductive (I acknowledge that that makes me sound like soooo trivial) and I just wanted to explore it, but there are so many commands that I can't find that I think I have to 'fess up and admit that I'm an old fart. Before I give up, however, I'm going to try the VMWare approach and maybe back-install XP just so I have some idea where the commands lurk. I still can't find "Start|Run". Maybe it's different on Vista|Home. I'm also frightened that Home version won't support IIS, which is essential for Reporting Services. Yikes. What have I got myself into here? I wanted an upgrade, but it's beginning to look as if I need a downgrade. Longing for the times when software was relatively simple. A. > > > > If one has alternatives, is there a good reason to run Vista bloatware? > > > PB > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Thu May 29 11:19:47 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 12:19:47 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] [AccessD] OT: Functional Testing: CTE classification-tree editor In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <483ED7A3.1070206@colbyconsulting.com> I had a very interesting conversation with my tax guy this morning. He had previously worked at Lowes Hardware in their accounting department. The upshot of the conversation was that Lowes has to interface to a huge number of legacy systems, systems from suppliers, banks, systems from companies they purchased 10 years ago and inherited etc. His comment of interest is that in many cases they did not do testing. Or more correctly they threw data at the live system and looked at what happened, and then used a feedback loop to work around to what the system at the other end would accept. Sounds like poor Roz at her current assignment. I have to tell you that I have experienced this same thing. My disability insurance call center software has to interface to about 10 (so far) completely different insurance companies. Each company has dozens of legacy systems. We get "specs" for how to receive and transmit data to these mainframe systems. I write code to meet the spec, then we send data. We then get feedback from them about how to change the program to meet the "REAL spec" which is never the printed spec. Iterate until the feedback stops and they start accepting what we send without complaint. In one case they had specified how to output claim data that they wanted to enter into their system. In this one (admittedly extreme) case it was in a vertical report format, which we did. Some six months later we discovered that the format was designed to allow some key entry person to key it into their system manually, and the "report order" was the order that the data entry fields appeared on her screen. I got a chuckle out of that one. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Gustav Brock wrote: > Hi all > > A local computer paper brought attention to this work related to Daimler-Chrysler but useful in many areas: > > http://www.systematic-testing.com/functional_testing/cte_main.php?cte=1 > > > This page contains papers on the classification-tree method CTM and the classification-tree editor CTE. The classification-tree method is a testing method for the systematic design of test cases on basis of the specification. The classification-tree editor is a graphical editor supporting the application of the classification-tree method. CTM and CTE are widely used in industrial practice. > > > The CTE software is free to download and use and the page contains links to a bunch of documentation. > Here's an intro: > > http://www.systematic-testing.com/documents/eurostar2000.pdf > > > > > From fuller.artful at gmail.com Thu May 29 11:47:25 2008 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 12:47:25 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista question In-Reply-To: References: <29f585dd0805281027u25fe5b05i302c2966227b9447@mail.gmail.com> <483DE3AD.80002@earthlink.net> <29f585dd0805281615l454f4a26x5757f06b0e4b5f49@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <29f585dd0805290947x78be5114x2e2174dfbf1befac@mail.gmail.com> Thanks, Jim. Was it hard to upgrade to Professional? Did you have to start over or could you upgrade in situ? On 5/29/08, Jim Lawrence wrote: > > Hi Arthur: > > I had to move a client from Home Edition to Professional so they could use > IIS, about a month ago. We must have spent a month trying to get IIS > running > on the Home Edition and even with various hacks, that were stating to make > it unstable. It may be possible on HE but I would not bet on it. > > Professional XP is my recommendation a cheap IIS server. > > > Jim > From john at winhaven.net Thu May 29 13:55:42 2008 From: john at winhaven.net (John Bartow) Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 13:55:42 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Apple Mac server and DHCP In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <200805291855.m4TItZP9022274@databaseadvisors.com> Hi Gustav, Nate offered up a couple of things to check right away. 1. If running 10.5, update to the newest version (10.5.3) which just came out yesterday. It fixes a few DHCP problems people might have. It is definitely a must if the server is only on 10.5.0. 2. Make sure there are no typos in the address files on the server or in the router IP area or DNS area. 3. Make sure the range of IP addresses is large enough or is set properly. 4. Increase the log level to see if the server is denying the requests for IP addresses or if there are any other problems. Overall, he said if the information is entered correctly, it should just work. Otherwise, they should have Applecare (if it is new) and they should call Apple to see if there are other things underlying that are causing it. Hope this helps. John B. From ssharkins at gmail.com Thu May 29 14:00:07 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 15:00:07 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion References: <09b001c8c199$dfd38ec0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Message-ID: <0bd701c8c1be$3903da80$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Uh... I don't even know what you're talking about. :) When I installed the wireless, the software ran a wizard, I made choices. :) Susan H. > Hi Susan, > So you changed the password, set WEP encryption, filtering MAC > addresses, blocking WAN requests, logging turned on...some other stuff I > don't remember now > > > Ed Tesiny > EdTesiny at oasas.state.ny.us > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan > Harkins > Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 10:40 AM > To: DBA Tech List > Subject: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion > > I'm using a wireless router to connect to a second computer. The main > computer uses cable internet via a regular modem. > > The second computer is running Vista and almost daily shows activity > that isn't mine -- downloads, changes to email preferences -- some weird > stuff. My first thought is that someone's using the wireless connection, > but I'm not seeing evidence of this on the main computer -- just the one > that actually connects via the wireless. > > I'm running the Windows firewall and when I installed the wireless > router, I secured it properly. > > I don't know where to begin to troubleshoot this problem. Any help? > > Susan H. > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From Gustav at cactus.dk Thu May 29 16:51:33 2008 From: Gustav at cactus.dk (Gustav Brock) Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 23:51:33 +0200 Subject: [dba-Tech] Apple Mac server and DHCP Message-ID: Hi John I'm very grateful. I'll pass it on to my colleague in charge of the project at once ... /gustav >>> john at winhaven.net 29-05-2008 20:55 >>> Hi Gustav, Nate offered up a couple of things to check right away. 1. If running 10.5, update to the newest version (10.5.3) which just came out yesterday. It fixes a few DHCP problems people might have. It is definitely a must if the server is only on 10.5.0. 2. Make sure there are no typos in the address files on the server or in the router IP area or DNS area. 3. Make sure the range of IP addresses is large enough or is set properly. 4. Increase the log level to see if the server is denying the requests for IP addresses or if there are any other problems. Overall, he said if the information is entered correctly, it should just work. Otherwise, they should have Applecare (if it is new) and they should call Apple to see if there are other things underlying that are causing it. Hope this helps. John B. From accessd at shaw.ca Thu May 29 17:56:55 2008 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 15:56:55 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Free Photo Shop book In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <7EC64EC264904BC6A1F51B575D355DE6@creativesystemdesigns.com> Hi all: Just received this in the email. Check it out. 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Jim From accessd at shaw.ca Thu May 29 17:59:27 2008 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 15:59:27 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Vista question In-Reply-To: <29f585dd0805290947x78be5114x2e2174dfbf1befac@mail.gmail.com> References: <29f585dd0805281027u25fe5b05i302c2966227b9447@mail.gmail.com> <483DE3AD.80002@earthlink.net> <29f585dd0805281615l454f4a26x5757f06b0e4b5f49@mail.gmail.com> <29f585dd0805290947x78be5114x2e2174dfbf1befac@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <87CE49C7196A47BAB888F9A8E63B5AFA@creativesystemdesigns.com> In my case we just started on a fresh new box and moved the HE off to the receptionist. Jim -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Arthur Fuller Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 9:47 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Vista question Thanks, Jim. Was it hard to upgrade to Professional? Did you have to start over or could you upgrade in situ? On 5/29/08, Jim Lawrence wrote: > > Hi Arthur: > > I had to move a client from Home Edition to Professional so they could use > IIS, about a month ago. We must have spent a month trying to get IIS > running > on the Home Edition and even with various hacks, that were stating to make > it unstable. It may be possible on HE but I would not bet on it. > > Professional XP is my recommendation a cheap IIS server. > > > Jim > _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From EdTesiny at oasas.state.ny.us Thu May 29 18:52:06 2008 From: EdTesiny at oasas.state.ny.us (Tesiny, Ed) Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 19:52:06 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion (Sorry for the double post) References: <09b001c8c199$dfd38ec0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> <0bd701c8c1be$3903da80$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Message-ID: Sorry I couldn't respond earlier, had to leave early for a vet appointment (for Cody) then had to shop for my mother. What type of wireless are you using, I have Linksys...few years old now but I didn't have a wizard and it took me a few hours but it is locked down solid. My network has never been accessed. I'll look for the link that took me through the process and if you have another brand I'll check that out too. Problem with a lot of wireless is they work right out of the box and you don't know you're wide open. If I take my laptop to my mother's house I usually can get 3-4 open internet connections. BTW, tomorrow is our 37th anniversary and I found the wine we served at the wedding, however, it was a bit more costly than the $5.50 we paid for a bottle years ago. Ed ________________________________ From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com on behalf of Susan Harkins Sent: Thu 5/29/2008 3:00 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion Uh... I don't even know what you're talking about. :) When I installed the wireless, the software ran a wizard, I made choices. :) Susan H. > Hi Susan, > So you changed the password, set WEP encryption, filtering MAC > addresses, blocking WAN requests, logging turned on...some other stuff I > don't remember now > > > Ed Tesiny > EdTesiny at oasas.state.ny.us > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan > Harkins > Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 10:40 AM > To: DBA Tech List > Subject: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion > > I'm using a wireless router to connect to a second computer. The main > computer uses cable internet via a regular modem. > > The second computer is running Vista and almost daily shows activity > that isn't mine -- downloads, changes to email preferences -- some weird > stuff. My first thought is that someone's using the wireless connection, > but I'm not seeing evidence of this on the main computer -- just the one > that actually connects via the wireless. > > I'm running the Windows firewall and when I installed the wireless > router, I secured it properly. > > I don't know where to begin to troubleshoot this problem. Any help? > > Susan H. > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From rockysmolin at bchacc.com Thu May 29 18:56:02 2008 From: rockysmolin at bchacc.com (Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software) Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 16:56:02 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion (Sorry for the double post) In-Reply-To: References: <09b001c8c199$dfd38ec0$6500a8c0@SusanOne><0bd701c8c1be$3903da80$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Message-ID: <036801c8c1e7$8d35d260$0301a8c0@HAL9005> What a romantic! Rocky Smolin Beach Access Software 858-259-4334 www.e-z-mrp.com www.bchacc.com -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Tesiny, Ed Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 4:52 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Cc: dba-ot at databaseadvisors.com Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion (Sorry for the double post) Sorry I couldn't respond earlier, had to leave early for a vet appointment (for Cody) then had to shop for my mother. What type of wireless are you using, I have Linksys...few years old now but I didn't have a wizard and it took me a few hours but it is locked down solid. My network has never been accessed. I'll look for the link that took me through the process and if you have another brand I'll check that out too. Problem with a lot of wireless is they work right out of the box and you don't know you're wide open. If I take my laptop to my mother's house I usually can get 3-4 open internet connections. BTW, tomorrow is our 37th anniversary and I found the wine we served at the wedding, however, it was a bit more costly than the $5.50 we paid for a bottle years ago. Ed ________________________________ From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com on behalf of Susan Harkins Sent: Thu 5/29/2008 3:00 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion Uh... I don't even know what you're talking about. :) When I installed the wireless, the software ran a wizard, I made choices. :) Susan H. > Hi Susan, > So you changed the password, set WEP encryption, filtering MAC > addresses, blocking WAN requests, logging turned on...some other stuff > I don't remember now > > > Ed Tesiny > EdTesiny at oasas.state.ny.us > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan > Harkins > Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 10:40 AM > To: DBA Tech List > Subject: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion > > I'm using a wireless router to connect to a second computer. The main > computer uses cable internet via a regular modem. > > The second computer is running Vista and almost daily shows activity > that isn't mine -- downloads, changes to email preferences -- some > weird stuff. My first thought is that someone's using the wireless > connection, but I'm not seeing evidence of this on the main computer > -- just the one that actually connects via the wireless. > > I'm running the Windows firewall and when I installed the wireless > router, I secured it properly. > > I don't know where to begin to troubleshoot this problem. Any help? > > Susan H. > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.24.3/1472 - Release Date: 29/5/2008 07:27 From EdTesiny at oasas.state.ny.us Thu May 29 19:10:00 2008 From: EdTesiny at oasas.state.ny.us (Tesiny, Ed) Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 20:10:00 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion (Sorry for the double post) References: <09b001c8c199$dfd38ec0$6500a8c0@SusanOne><0bd701c8c1be$3903da80$6500a8c0@SusanOne> <036801c8c1e7$8d35d260$0301a8c0@HAL9005> Message-ID: It was just dumb luck I was cruising through this new wine shop and I saw it...Had to get a bottle @ $38. Gonna have it with roast duck, wild rice, fiddlehead ferns and probably chocolate moouse and Irish coffee. Sorry, I apologize to the moderators. Ed What a romantic! Rocky Smolin Beach Access Software 858-259-4334 www.e-z-mrp.com www.bchacc.com ----- From Gustav at cactus.dk Fri May 30 04:27:13 2008 From: Gustav at cactus.dk (Gustav Brock) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 11:27:13 +0200 Subject: [dba-Tech] Apple Mac server and DHCP Message-ID: Hi John It was #1! After the update the Trapeze units popped in service right away. The client held his breath for a second that we should tell the MacBuff what to do. Great feeling. Please pass my sincere thanks to your Mac friend! /gustav PS: Once again, should any of you have forgotten, remember to a ask here for solutions to serious troubles. >>> john at winhaven.net 29-05-2008 20:55 >>> Hi Gustav, Nate offered up a couple of things to check right away. 1. If running 10.5, update to the newest version (10.5.3) which just came out yesterday. It fixes a few DHCP problems people might have. It is definitely a must if the server is only on 10.5.0. 2. Make sure there are no typos in the address files on the server or in the router IP area or DNS area. 3. Make sure the range of IP addresses is large enough or is set properly. 4. Increase the log level to see if the server is denying the requests for IP addresses or if there are any other problems. Overall, he said if the information is entered correctly, it should just work. Otherwise, they should have Applecare (if it is new) and they should call Apple to see if there are other things underlying that are causing it. Hope this helps. John B. From erbachs at gmail.com Fri May 30 05:16:56 2008 From: erbachs at gmail.com (Steve Erbach) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 05:16:56 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... In-Reply-To: <007601c8c10f$d80efbf0$1800a8c0@s1800> References: <39cb22f30805271516g60847c60t318cb50cdac037a5@mail.gmail.com> <007601c8c10f$d80efbf0$1800a8c0@s1800> Message-ID: <39cb22f30805300316o33b0a55cue8955e520dfe08bd@mail.gmail.com> Lembit, Jon, and Jim L., Our network administrator at work had good things to say about Acronis. However he seemed to think that to really get the "restore the system to dissimilar hardware" to work right, one needed to do image backups onto DVD. That's what he said. He did offer an alternative, though, one that might just do the trick. Here's the routine (assuming IDE drives...but it's similar for SATA): 1) Install a new IDE controller card in the old PC and make sure the current drivers are installed. 2) Shut down the old PC, disconnect the C: drive (the one you want to transfer to the new box) from the internal IDE controller, wire it up to the new IDE controller, and fire up the old PC to ensure that the C: drive will boot from the new controller. Shut down. 3) Install that same new IDE controller card in the NEW PC along with the old C: drive. Unhook the new PC's C: drive from its internal controllers and just let it sit there unpowered for a while. (I'm not sure whether the new PC should be booted with just the new IDE controller card installed. I'm not clear on whether the ROMs in the PC are supposed to recognize the new hardware first...if that's even something that normally happens. Does the hard disk store all the configuration information?) 4) Fire up the NEW PC. The old disk drive SHOULD boot from that new IDE controller. Then Windows on the old drive will detect that there's new hardware that requires drivers: sound, video, etc. The key to all this is that the drive should "know" about the controller it's hooked to. All the other drivers are secondary to the disk controller. If the boot drive already has drivers for that particular controller then it should be happy to boot from it and the rest of the drivers can be installed when the "new hardware detected" messages appear. 5) Once all the drivers are installed, the old drive should be ready to go as the main boot drive in the new system with all the old programs in place and ready to go. 6) Finally, reconnect the new drive in a slave mode, use Casper (our net admin's favorite) to clone the old drive onto the new one, unhook the old drive and set the new drive to be the master, and fire up the new PC with its newly cloned new drive...and Bob's your uncle, Fanny's your aunt. All of this is simpler if one uses SATA drives, but the fact that it appears possible with plain old IDE drives is very encouraging...all for the cost of an IDE controller and Casper. Steve Erbach Neenah, WI USA On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 5:11 PM, Lembit Soobik wrote: > look at "Acronis true image echo workstation". it might do the job, but I > have not tested it. > from their site: > " > An ideal solution for backup and disaster recovery of the entire office > network or a local computer, Acronis(R) True Image EchoT Workstation gives you > many options, including the ability to backup an entire system or individual > files or folders; perform a disaster recovery backup or restore files, > folders, or an entire disk from an image; manage backup/restore tasks > remotely; restore the system to dissimilar hardware; and much more. Download > Free Trial now > > " > and if you try it, let me know how it works > > Lembit > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Erbach" > To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" > > Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 12:16 AM > Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... > > >> ...take a perfectly good, bootable IDE hard disk from one PC that's >> seen better days and mount it in a new PC with a new hard disk, and >> make the old drive boot the new PC? I mean, really. Are we forever >> doomed to having to re-install every bleeping bit of software on a new >> PC? >> >> I ask because it can become very problematical to re-install some >> software if there never was a CD for it. Besides the fact that it >> could take hours and hours to go through the routine and download all >> the farging upgrades to get everything on the new system to the point >> that it's as usable as the old PC. From erbachs at gmail.com Fri May 30 05:30:56 2008 From: erbachs at gmail.com (Steve Erbach) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 05:30:56 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion In-Reply-To: <09b001c8c199$dfd38ec0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> References: <09b001c8c199$dfd38ec0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Message-ID: <39cb22f30805300330v7fe4ffccwf75291b5cf28c6b0@mail.gmail.com> Susan, Just general principles since I haven't used Vista yet... First, you said, "I'm using a wireless router to connect to a second computer. The main computer uses cable internet via a regular modem." I presume that the cable modem is wired with an ethernet cable to the wireless router and that your main computer is hooked up to the router, yes? Second, you said that you "secured it properly". It isn't clear, however, if you actually opened the router's software to change the security settings. What I mean is, if I want to change our wireless router's password, I open a browser window on any PC connected to it and type 192.168.0.1 into the address box. When I press enter the router software presents me with a user name and password prompt, and the router web page appears. I can then do things like set parental controls and filters and change the passphrase for router security. Is that what you did? Steve Erbach On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 9:39 AM, Susan Harkins wrote: > I'm using a wireless router to connect to a second computer. The main computer uses cable internet via a regular modem. > > The second computer is running Vista and almost daily shows activity that isn't mine -- downloads, changes to email preferences -- some weird stuff. My first thought is that someone's using the wireless connection, but I'm not seeing evidence of this on the main computer -- just the one that actually connects via the wireless. > > I'm running the Windows firewall and when I installed the wireless router, I secured it properly. > > I don't know where to begin to troubleshoot this problem. Any help? > > Susan H. From erbachs at gmail.com Fri May 30 05:32:54 2008 From: erbachs at gmail.com (Steve Erbach) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 05:32:54 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion In-Reply-To: <09b001c8c199$dfd38ec0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> References: <09b001c8c199$dfd38ec0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Message-ID: <39cb22f30805300332w28a55f67re9a95930bb7991af@mail.gmail.com> Susan, Forgot to mention that communicating with your own wireless router via browser will require some form of 192.168.0.1. I have a D-Link router. I believe that Linksys routers use 192.168.1.0 ... in any event, something very similar. The proper IP address should be shown in the router's manual. Steve Erbach On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 9:39 AM, Susan Harkins wrote: > I'm using a wireless router to connect to a second computer. The main computer uses cable internet via a regular modem. > > The second computer is running Vista and almost daily shows activity that isn't mine -- downloads, changes to email preferences -- some weird stuff. My first thought is that someone's using the wireless connection, but I'm not seeing evidence of this on the main computer -- just the one that actually connects via the wireless. > > I'm running the Windows firewall and when I installed the wireless router, I secured it properly. > > I don't know where to begin to troubleshoot this problem. Any help? > > Susan H. > _______________________________________________ From lembit.dbamail at t-online.de Fri May 30 06:52:41 2008 From: lembit.dbamail at t-online.de (Lembit Soobik) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 13:52:41 +0200 Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... References: <39cb22f30805271516g60847c60t318cb50cdac037a5@mail.gmail.com><007601c8c10f$d80efbf0$1800a8c0@s1800> <39cb22f30805300316o33b0a55cue8955e520dfe08bd@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <006401c8c24b$aa659960$1800a8c0@s1800> thanks, Steve. doing image backups to DVD is no magic, is it? so if that path works, I much prefer it. OTOH, your step 3 sounds like requiring black magic? "Unhook the new PC's C: drive from its internal > controllers and just let it sit there unpowered for a while. (I'm not > sure whether the new PC should be booted with just the new IDE > controller card installed." are you going to try that? Lembit ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Erbach" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 12:16 PM Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... > Lembit, Jon, and Jim L., > > Our network administrator at work had good things to say about > Acronis. However he seemed to think that to really get the "restore > the system to dissimilar hardware" to work right, one needed to do > image backups onto DVD. That's what he said. > > He did offer an alternative, though, one that might just do the trick. > Here's the routine (assuming IDE drives...but it's similar for SATA): > > 1) Install a new IDE controller card in the old PC and make sure the > current drivers are installed. > > 2) Shut down the old PC, disconnect the C: drive (the one you want to > transfer to the new box) from the internal IDE controller, wire it up > to the new IDE controller, and fire up the old PC to ensure that the > C: drive will boot from the new controller. Shut down. > > 3) Install that same new IDE controller card in the NEW PC along with > the old C: drive. Unhook the new PC's C: drive from its internal > controllers and just let it sit there unpowered for a while. (I'm not > sure whether the new PC should be booted with just the new IDE > controller card installed. I'm not clear on whether the ROMs in the > PC are supposed to recognize the new hardware first...if that's even > something that normally happens. Does the hard disk store all the > configuration information?) > > 4) Fire up the NEW PC. The old disk drive SHOULD boot from that new > IDE controller. Then Windows on the old drive will detect that > there's new hardware that requires drivers: sound, video, etc. The > key to all this is that the drive should "know" about the controller > it's hooked to. All the other drivers are secondary to the disk > controller. If the boot drive already has drivers for that particular > controller then it should be happy to boot from it and the rest of the > drivers can be installed when the "new hardware detected" messages > appear. > > 5) Once all the drivers are installed, the old drive should be ready > to go as the main boot drive in the new system with all the old > programs in place and ready to go. > > 6) Finally, reconnect the new drive in a slave mode, use Casper (our > net admin's favorite) to clone the old drive onto the new one, unhook > the old drive and set the new drive to be the master, and fire up the > new PC with its newly cloned new drive...and Bob's your uncle, Fanny's > your aunt. > > All of this is simpler if one uses SATA drives, but the fact that it > appears possible with plain old IDE drives is very encouraging...all > for the cost of an IDE controller and Casper. > > Steve Erbach > Neenah, WI > USA > > On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 5:11 PM, Lembit Soobik > wrote: >> look at "Acronis true image echo workstation". it might do the job, but I >> have not tested it. >> from their site: >> " >> An ideal solution for backup and disaster recovery of the entire office >> network or a local computer, Acronis(R) True Image EchoT Workstation >> gives you >> many options, including the ability to backup an entire system or >> individual >> files or folders; perform a disaster recovery backup or restore files, >> folders, or an entire disk from an image; manage backup/restore tasks >> remotely; restore the system to dissimilar hardware; and much more. >> Download >> Free Trial now >> >> " >> and if you try it, let me know how it works >> >> Lembit >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Steve Erbach" >> To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" >> >> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 12:16 AM >> Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... >> >> >>> ...take a perfectly good, bootable IDE hard disk from one PC that's >>> seen better days and mount it in a new PC with a new hard disk, and >>> make the old drive boot the new PC? I mean, really. Are we forever >>> doomed to having to re-install every bleeping bit of software on a new >>> PC? >>> >>> I ask because it can become very problematical to re-install some >>> software if there never was a CD for it. Besides the fact that it >>> could take hours and hours to go through the routine and download all >>> the farging upgrades to get everything on the new system to the point >>> that it's as usable as the old PC. > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.4/1473 - Release Date: > 29.05.2008 19:53 > > From ssharkins at gmail.com Fri May 30 07:28:28 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 08:28:28 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] free online book offer Message-ID: <00cf01c8c250$bf82c610$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Susan H. From erbachs at gmail.com Fri May 30 08:17:48 2008 From: erbachs at gmail.com (Steve Erbach) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 08:17:48 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... In-Reply-To: <006401c8c24b$aa659960$1800a8c0@s1800> References: <39cb22f30805271516g60847c60t318cb50cdac037a5@mail.gmail.com> <007601c8c10f$d80efbf0$1800a8c0@s1800> <39cb22f30805300316o33b0a55cue8955e520dfe08bd@mail.gmail.com> <006401c8c24b$aa659960$1800a8c0@s1800> Message-ID: <39cb22f30805300617ic652504h1f8fcdc6a8e0ff97@mail.gmail.com> Lembit, It isn't magic, no; but if the goal is to get up and running on a new system with all the old software, burning DVDs takes longer. I am eager to try this controller card method. Steve Erbach Neenah, WI USA On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 6:52 AM, Lembit Soobik wrote: > thanks, Steve. > > doing image backups to DVD is no magic, is it? > so if that path works, I much prefer it. > > OTOH, your step 3 sounds like requiring black magic? > "Unhook the new PC's C: drive from its internal >> controllers and just let it sit there unpowered for a while. (I'm not >> sure whether the new PC should be booted with just the new IDE >> controller card installed." > > are you going to try that? > > Lembit > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Erbach" > To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" > > Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 12:16 PM > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... > > >> Lembit, Jon, and Jim L., >> >> Our network administrator at work had good things to say about >> Acronis. However he seemed to think that to really get the "restore >> the system to dissimilar hardware" to work right, one needed to do >> image backups onto DVD. That's what he said. >> >> He did offer an alternative, though, one that might just do the trick. >> Here's the routine (assuming IDE drives...but it's similar for SATA): >> >> 1) Install a new IDE controller card in the old PC and make sure the >> current drivers are installed. >> >> 2) Shut down the old PC, disconnect the C: drive (the one you want to >> transfer to the new box) from the internal IDE controller, wire it up >> to the new IDE controller, and fire up the old PC to ensure that the >> C: drive will boot from the new controller. Shut down. >> >> 3) Install that same new IDE controller card in the NEW PC along with >> the old C: drive. Unhook the new PC's C: drive from its internal >> controllers and just let it sit there unpowered for a while. (I'm not >> sure whether the new PC should be booted with just the new IDE >> controller card installed. I'm not clear on whether the ROMs in the >> PC are supposed to recognize the new hardware first...if that's even >> something that normally happens. Does the hard disk store all the >> configuration information?) >> >> 4) Fire up the NEW PC. The old disk drive SHOULD boot from that new >> IDE controller. Then Windows on the old drive will detect that >> there's new hardware that requires drivers: sound, video, etc. The >> key to all this is that the drive should "know" about the controller >> it's hooked to. All the other drivers are secondary to the disk >> controller. If the boot drive already has drivers for that particular >> controller then it should be happy to boot from it and the rest of the >> drivers can be installed when the "new hardware detected" messages >> appear. >> >> 5) Once all the drivers are installed, the old drive should be ready >> to go as the main boot drive in the new system with all the old >> programs in place and ready to go. >> >> 6) Finally, reconnect the new drive in a slave mode, use Casper (our >> net admin's favorite) to clone the old drive onto the new one, unhook >> the old drive and set the new drive to be the master, and fire up the >> new PC with its newly cloned new drive...and Bob's your uncle, Fanny's >> your aunt. >> >> All of this is simpler if one uses SATA drives, but the fact that it >> appears possible with plain old IDE drives is very encouraging...all >> for the cost of an IDE controller and Casper. >> >> Steve Erbach From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Fri May 30 08:37:04 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 09:37:04 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Using Dual Monitors Message-ID: <48400300.7010602@colbyconsulting.com> I finally broke down and bought a 22" flat panel for a second display, attached to my laptop and life is wonderful. Except... little things still don't work quite as you might expect. Don't get me wrong, the situation has improved markedly since the last time I tried this several years ago. the desktop extends to the second monitor without a hitch. I can just drag things over there and use them. The mouse cursor just slides between the two monitors quite intuitively. The second monitor is just slightly higher resolution than my laptop - 1440 x 900 for the laptop and 1680 x 1050 for the second screen. On a 22" screen the native character size is just right, big enough to be seen easily by my aging eyes. But, little things. Like remote desktop. When I set it up I set up the second monitor as the desktop extension. I remoted in to the client and the remote machine set up at 1440 x 900 and all is well. However I decided to move the "main" monitor to be the new one. Now remoting in tries to use the higher resolution on the remote desktop and the remote desktop has slider bars. What the heck over? I tried switching back so that the laptop is the main screen but the remote access still shows sliders. Sigh. I do a LOT of remote access and this (sliding around the desktop) is not going to fly. Another "niggly issue", I set up the code to be on the new (slightly bigger) monitor and the database container on the laptop (smaller). Works fine except that when I have edits in multiple code windows and try to save the save dialog comes up on the laptop (database window) rather than the new monitor (code window). I can drag the dialog over to the monitor but the next time it opens up it is back on the lap top. Just little problems like that. I hate to sound ungrateful though, this really is a marked improvement on a single monitor screen. -- John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Fri May 30 08:45:02 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 09:45:02 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Using Dual Monitors In-Reply-To: <48400300.7010602@colbyconsulting.com> References: <48400300.7010602@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <484004DE.1030201@colbyconsulting.com> So, the remote desktop issue - for some reason mucking around with the desktops locally reset remote desktop to use 640x480. I just set it back (Options / display / remote desktop size = full screen) and THAT problem is fixed. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com jwcolby wrote: > I finally broke down and bought a 22" flat panel for a > second display, attached to my laptop and life is wonderful. > > Except... little things still don't work quite as you might > expect. > > Don't get me wrong, the situation has improved markedly > since the last time I tried this several years ago. the > desktop extends to the second monitor without a hitch. I > can just drag things over there and use them. The mouse > cursor just slides between the two monitors quite intuitively. > > The second monitor is just slightly higher resolution than > my laptop - 1440 x 900 for the laptop and 1680 x 1050 for > the second screen. On a 22" screen the native character > size is just right, big enough to be seen easily by my aging > eyes. > > But, little things. Like remote desktop. When I set it up > I set up the second monitor as the desktop extension. I > remoted in to the client and the remote machine set up at > 1440 x 900 and all is well. > > However I decided to move the "main" monitor to be the new > one. Now remoting in tries to use the higher resolution on > the remote desktop and the remote desktop has slider bars. > What the heck over? I tried switching back so that the > laptop is the main screen but the remote access still shows > sliders. Sigh. I do a LOT of remote access and this > (sliding around the desktop) is not going to fly. > > Another "niggly issue", I set up the code to be on the new > (slightly bigger) monitor and the database container on the > laptop (smaller). Works fine except that when I have edits > in multiple code windows and try to save the save dialog > comes up on the laptop (database window) rather than the new > monitor (code window). I can drag the dialog over to the > monitor but the next time it opens up it is back on the lap top. > > Just little problems like that. > > I hate to sound ungrateful though, this really is a marked > improvement on a single monitor screen. > > From dwaters at usinternet.com Fri May 30 09:05:20 2008 From: dwaters at usinternet.com (Dan Waters) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 09:05:20 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Using Dual Monitors In-Reply-To: <48400300.7010602@colbyconsulting.com> References: <48400300.7010602@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <750A8333B3EB4A86911879E3122D4453@danwaters> Hi John, I'm using 2 ViewSonic 20" 1600 X 1200 monitors - and yes it's almost heaven! Along with the monitors came a desktop control panel, with which I can select preferences for innumerable things I never even thought of. But one of those is which monitor do I want the dialog boxes to show up on? I can choose left, right, or whichever monitor has the cursor on it at the time. By the way, yesterday I posted a reply to you about using an unbound auxiliary form to edit memo fields - I didn't see it arrive. Do you remember it being posted? Enjoy 2 monitors! Dan -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 8:37 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: [dba-Tech] Using Dual Monitors I finally broke down and bought a 22" flat panel for a second display, attached to my laptop and life is wonderful. Except... little things still don't work quite as you might expect. Don't get me wrong, the situation has improved markedly since the last time I tried this several years ago. the desktop extends to the second monitor without a hitch. I can just drag things over there and use them. The mouse cursor just slides between the two monitors quite intuitively. The second monitor is just slightly higher resolution than my laptop - 1440 x 900 for the laptop and 1680 x 1050 for the second screen. On a 22" screen the native character size is just right, big enough to be seen easily by my aging eyes. But, little things. Like remote desktop. When I set it up I set up the second monitor as the desktop extension. I remoted in to the client and the remote machine set up at 1440 x 900 and all is well. However I decided to move the "main" monitor to be the new one. Now remoting in tries to use the higher resolution on the remote desktop and the remote desktop has slider bars. What the heck over? I tried switching back so that the laptop is the main screen but the remote access still shows sliders. Sigh. I do a LOT of remote access and this (sliding around the desktop) is not going to fly. Another "niggly issue", I set up the code to be on the new (slightly bigger) monitor and the database container on the laptop (smaller). Works fine except that when I have edits in multiple code windows and try to save the save dialog comes up on the laptop (database window) rather than the new monitor (code window). I can drag the dialog over to the monitor but the next time it opens up it is back on the lap top. Just little problems like that. I hate to sound ungrateful though, this really is a marked improvement on a single monitor screen. -- John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Fri May 30 09:35:43 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 10:35:43 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Using Dual Monitors In-Reply-To: <750A8333B3EB4A86911879E3122D4453@danwaters> References: <48400300.7010602@colbyconsulting.com> <750A8333B3EB4A86911879E3122D4453@danwaters> Message-ID: <484010BF.5090007@colbyconsulting.com> Dan, My laptop has a 17" 1440 x 900 which is a very nice size / resolution for a laptop. The new monitor, a Hanns-G HI-221 went on a one day sale on Newegg the other day for $199 including shipping. I had to jump on that. I have always been leery of getting a flat screen with those insanely high resolutions because the pixel size is so small that characters are tiny and stuff (at native resolution). This one is 22" but the resolution of 1680 x 1050 just "feels" perfect. I am getting old and my sight was never very good so I need a good character size at native resolution, without having to do the "translation" stuff that makes things all fuzzy. Both my laptop and this new monitor fit that bill perfectly. I find it extraordinary how easily the mind adapts to the extended desktop and the mouse moving off the page onto the next monitor. It would probably be even nicer with two identical size (and positioned) screens. My laptop is slightly smaller and sits on the desktop so it is slightly lower than the monitor. The only issue so far is hitting the close button in the upper right of the laptop without the cursor moving off the screen to the right and on to the monitor. All things considered, mighty fine! John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Dan Waters wrote: > Hi John, > > I'm using 2 ViewSonic 20" 1600 X 1200 monitors - and yes it's almost heaven! > > Along with the monitors came a desktop control panel, with which I can > select preferences for innumerable things I never even thought of. But one > of those is which monitor do I want the dialog boxes to show up on? I can > choose left, right, or whichever monitor has the cursor on it at the time. > > By the way, yesterday I posted a reply to you about using an unbound > auxiliary form to edit memo fields - I didn't see it arrive. Do you > remember it being posted? > > Enjoy 2 monitors! > Dan > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby > Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 8:37 AM > To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues > Subject: [dba-Tech] Using Dual Monitors > > I finally broke down and bought a 22" flat panel for a > second display, attached to my laptop and life is wonderful. > > Except... little things still don't work quite as you might > expect. > > Don't get me wrong, the situation has improved markedly > since the last time I tried this several years ago. the > desktop extends to the second monitor without a hitch. I > can just drag things over there and use them. The mouse > cursor just slides between the two monitors quite intuitively. > > The second monitor is just slightly higher resolution than > my laptop - 1440 x 900 for the laptop and 1680 x 1050 for > the second screen. On a 22" screen the native character > size is just right, big enough to be seen easily by my aging > eyes. > > But, little things. Like remote desktop. When I set it up > I set up the second monitor as the desktop extension. I > remoted in to the client and the remote machine set up at > 1440 x 900 and all is well. > > However I decided to move the "main" monitor to be the new > one. Now remoting in tries to use the higher resolution on > the remote desktop and the remote desktop has slider bars. > What the heck over? I tried switching back so that the > laptop is the main screen but the remote access still shows > sliders. Sigh. I do a LOT of remote access and this > (sliding around the desktop) is not going to fly. > > Another "niggly issue", I set up the code to be on the new > (slightly bigger) monitor and the database container on the > laptop (smaller). Works fine except that when I have edits > in multiple code windows and try to save the save dialog > comes up on the laptop (database window) rather than the new > monitor (code window). I can drag the dialog over to the > monitor but the next time it opens up it is back on the lap top. > > Just little problems like that. > > I hate to sound ungrateful though, this really is a marked > improvement on a single monitor screen. > > From garykjos at gmail.com Fri May 30 09:42:51 2008 From: garykjos at gmail.com (Gary Kjos) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 09:42:51 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Using Dual Monitors In-Reply-To: <484010BF.5090007@colbyconsulting.com> References: <48400300.7010602@colbyconsulting.com> <750A8333B3EB4A86911879E3122D4453@danwaters> <484010BF.5090007@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: I have a 13 inch TV set next to my dual monitor system at home. I occasionally try to drag the TV picture over to one of the 19 inch flat panels. I have dual 19 inch CRT monitors here at work and other than I have no available desk space left, it is fabulous. Really hard to go back to a single montor system now. GK On 5/30/08, jwcolby wrote: > Dan, > > My laptop has a 17" 1440 x 900 which is a very nice size / > resolution for a laptop. > > The new monitor, a Hanns-G HI-221 went on a one day sale on > Newegg the other day for $199 including shipping. I had to > jump on that. > > I have always been leery of getting a flat screen with those > insanely high resolutions because the pixel size is so small > that characters are tiny and stuff (at native resolution). > > This one is 22" but the resolution of 1680 x 1050 just > "feels" perfect. I am getting old and my sight was never > very good so I need a good character size at native > resolution, without having to do the "translation" stuff > that makes things all fuzzy. > > Both my laptop and this new monitor fit that bill perfectly. > > I find it extraordinary how easily the mind adapts to the > extended desktop and the mouse moving off the page onto the > next monitor. It would probably be even nicer with two > identical size (and positioned) screens. My laptop is > slightly smaller and sits on the desktop so it is slightly > lower than the monitor. > > The only issue so far is hitting the close button in the > upper right of the laptop without the cursor moving off the > screen to the right and on to the monitor. > > All things considered, mighty fine! > > John W. Colby > www.ColbyConsulting.com > > > Dan Waters wrote: > > Hi John, > > > > I'm using 2 ViewSonic 20" 1600 X 1200 monitors - and yes it's almost heaven! > > > > Along with the monitors came a desktop control panel, with which I can > > select preferences for innumerable things I never even thought of. But one > > of those is which monitor do I want the dialog boxes to show up on? I can > > choose left, right, or whichever monitor has the cursor on it at the time. > > > > By the way, yesterday I posted a reply to you about using an unbound > > auxiliary form to edit memo fields - I didn't see it arrive. Do you > > remember it being posted? > > > > Enjoy 2 monitors! > > Dan > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby > > Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 8:37 AM > > To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues > > Subject: [dba-Tech] Using Dual Monitors > > > > I finally broke down and bought a 22" flat panel for a > > second display, attached to my laptop and life is wonderful. > > > > Except... little things still don't work quite as you might > > expect. > > > > Don't get me wrong, the situation has improved markedly > > since the last time I tried this several years ago. the > > desktop extends to the second monitor without a hitch. I > > can just drag things over there and use them. The mouse > > cursor just slides between the two monitors quite intuitively. > > > > The second monitor is just slightly higher resolution than > > my laptop - 1440 x 900 for the laptop and 1680 x 1050 for > > the second screen. On a 22" screen the native character > > size is just right, big enough to be seen easily by my aging > > eyes. > > > > But, little things. Like remote desktop. When I set it up > > I set up the second monitor as the desktop extension. I > > remoted in to the client and the remote machine set up at > > 1440 x 900 and all is well. > > > > However I decided to move the "main" monitor to be the new > > one. Now remoting in tries to use the higher resolution on > > the remote desktop and the remote desktop has slider bars. > > What the heck over? I tried switching back so that the > > laptop is the main screen but the remote access still shows > > sliders. Sigh. I do a LOT of remote access and this > > (sliding around the desktop) is not going to fly. > > > > Another "niggly issue", I set up the code to be on the new > > (slightly bigger) monitor and the database container on the > > laptop (smaller). Works fine except that when I have edits > > in multiple code windows and try to save the save dialog > > comes up on the laptop (database window) rather than the new > > monitor (code window). I can drag the dialog over to the > > monitor but the next time it opens up it is back on the lap top. > > > > Just little problems like that. > > > > I hate to sound ungrateful though, this really is a marked > > improvement on a single monitor screen. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > -- Gary Kjos garykjos at gmail.com From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Fri May 30 09:52:28 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 10:52:28 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Using Dual Monitors In-Reply-To: References: <48400300.7010602@colbyconsulting.com> <750A8333B3EB4A86911879E3122D4453@danwaters> <484010BF.5090007@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <484014AC.80202@colbyconsulting.com> I have a VERY OLD Samsung SyncMaster 950P, a tube 19" monitor. It probably weighs north of 30 lbs and it is starting to take awhile to come back from low power mode, and takes even longer to get rid of the fuzzies. The next time a killer deal comes along on flat panels I will replace that as well. I have a large dining room table as my office desk so I have LOTS of desk space. I have been eying the 22" monitors for a long time but they are stubbornly stuck at around $230 plus shipping for the low end. At $200 shipped I just couldn't pass this one up. Loving it so far. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Gary Kjos wrote: > I have a 13 inch TV set next to my dual monitor system at home. I > occasionally try to drag the TV picture over to one of the 19 inch > flat panels. > > I have dual 19 inch CRT monitors here at work and other than I have no > available desk space left, it is fabulous. Really hard to go back to a > single montor system now. > > GK > > On 5/30/08, jwcolby wrote: >> Dan, >> >> My laptop has a 17" 1440 x 900 which is a very nice size / >> resolution for a laptop. >> >> The new monitor, a Hanns-G HI-221 went on a one day sale on >> Newegg the other day for $199 including shipping. I had to >> jump on that. >> >> I have always been leery of getting a flat screen with those >> insanely high resolutions because the pixel size is so small >> that characters are tiny and stuff (at native resolution). >> >> This one is 22" but the resolution of 1680 x 1050 just >> "feels" perfect. I am getting old and my sight was never >> very good so I need a good character size at native >> resolution, without having to do the "translation" stuff >> that makes things all fuzzy. >> >> Both my laptop and this new monitor fit that bill perfectly. >> >> I find it extraordinary how easily the mind adapts to the >> extended desktop and the mouse moving off the page onto the >> next monitor. It would probably be even nicer with two >> identical size (and positioned) screens. My laptop is >> slightly smaller and sits on the desktop so it is slightly >> lower than the monitor. >> >> The only issue so far is hitting the close button in the >> upper right of the laptop without the cursor moving off the >> screen to the right and on to the monitor. >> >> All things considered, mighty fine! >> >> John W. Colby >> www.ColbyConsulting.com >> >> >> Dan Waters wrote: >>> Hi John, >>> >>> I'm using 2 ViewSonic 20" 1600 X 1200 monitors - and yes it's almost heaven! >>> >>> Along with the monitors came a desktop control panel, with which I can >>> select preferences for innumerable things I never even thought of. But one >>> of those is which monitor do I want the dialog boxes to show up on? I can >>> choose left, right, or whichever monitor has the cursor on it at the time. >>> >>> By the way, yesterday I posted a reply to you about using an unbound >>> auxiliary form to edit memo fields - I didn't see it arrive. Do you >>> remember it being posted? >>> >>> Enjoy 2 monitors! >>> Dan >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com >>> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby >>> Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 8:37 AM >>> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues >>> Subject: [dba-Tech] Using Dual Monitors >>> >>> I finally broke down and bought a 22" flat panel for a >>> second display, attached to my laptop and life is wonderful. >>> >>> Except... little things still don't work quite as you might >>> expect. >>> >>> Don't get me wrong, the situation has improved markedly >>> since the last time I tried this several years ago. the >>> desktop extends to the second monitor without a hitch. I >>> can just drag things over there and use them. The mouse >>> cursor just slides between the two monitors quite intuitively. >>> >>> The second monitor is just slightly higher resolution than >>> my laptop - 1440 x 900 for the laptop and 1680 x 1050 for >>> the second screen. On a 22" screen the native character >>> size is just right, big enough to be seen easily by my aging >>> eyes. >>> >>> But, little things. Like remote desktop. When I set it up >>> I set up the second monitor as the desktop extension. I >>> remoted in to the client and the remote machine set up at >>> 1440 x 900 and all is well. >>> >>> However I decided to move the "main" monitor to be the new >>> one. Now remoting in tries to use the higher resolution on >>> the remote desktop and the remote desktop has slider bars. >>> What the heck over? I tried switching back so that the >>> laptop is the main screen but the remote access still shows >>> sliders. Sigh. I do a LOT of remote access and this >>> (sliding around the desktop) is not going to fly. >>> >>> Another "niggly issue", I set up the code to be on the new >>> (slightly bigger) monitor and the database container on the >>> laptop (smaller). Works fine except that when I have edits >>> in multiple code windows and try to save the save dialog >>> comes up on the laptop (database window) rather than the new >>> monitor (code window). I can drag the dialog over to the >>> monitor but the next time it opens up it is back on the lap top. >>> >>> Just little problems like that. >>> >>> I hate to sound ungrateful though, this really is a marked >>> improvement on a single monitor screen. >>> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> dba-Tech mailing list >> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com >> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech >> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com >> > > From erbachs at gmail.com Fri May 30 10:29:23 2008 From: erbachs at gmail.com (Steve Erbach) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 10:29:23 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Using Dual Monitors In-Reply-To: <484004DE.1030201@colbyconsulting.com> References: <48400300.7010602@colbyconsulting.com> <484004DE.1030201@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <39cb22f30805300829o61ae4857jaf38843e47856423@mail.gmail.com> John, Might that have anything to do with the fact that your two monitors are set at different resolutions? I know that XP allows that. Windows 2000 didn't, as I remember. Anyway, I thought I'd chime in... Steve Erbach On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 8:45 AM, jwcolby wrote: > So, the remote desktop issue - for some reason mucking > around with the desktops locally reset remote desktop to use > 640x480. I just set it back (Options / display / remote > desktop size = full screen) and THAT problem is fixed. > > John W. Colby > www.ColbyConsulting.com > From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Fri May 30 10:33:26 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 11:33:26 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Using Dual Monitors In-Reply-To: <39cb22f30805300829o61ae4857jaf38843e47856423@mail.gmail.com> References: <48400300.7010602@colbyconsulting.com> <484004DE.1030201@colbyconsulting.com> <39cb22f30805300829o61ae4857jaf38843e47856423@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <48401E46.1070600@colbyconsulting.com> No idea why really. It was simple to set back though so it's handled. I am using Vista on my laptop. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Steve Erbach wrote: > John, > > Might that have anything to do with the fact that your two monitors > are set at different resolutions? I know that XP allows that. > Windows 2000 didn't, as I remember. > > Anyway, I thought I'd chime in... > > Steve Erbach > > On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 8:45 AM, jwcolby wrote: >> So, the remote desktop issue - for some reason mucking >> around with the desktops locally reset remote desktop to use >> 640x480. I just set it back (Options / display / remote >> desktop size = full screen) and THAT problem is fixed. >> >> John W. Colby >> www.ColbyConsulting.com >> > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From rockysmolin at bchacc.com Fri May 30 11:01:31 2008 From: rockysmolin at bchacc.com (Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 09:01:31 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Using Dual Monitors In-Reply-To: <39cb22f30805300829o61ae4857jaf38843e47856423@mail.gmail.com> References: <48400300.7010602@colbyconsulting.com><484004DE.1030201@colbyconsulting.com> <39cb22f30805300829o61ae4857jaf38843e47856423@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <006201c8c26e$6dc09d70$0301a8c0@HAL9005> I'm running duals here - one set to 800x600 because I need to design and test in the lowest common denominator (ok, old eyes as well), the other in 1024x768. No problems dragging back and forth - but I'm running XP. Rocky Smolin Beach Access Software 858-259-4334 www.e-z-mrp.com www.bchacc.com -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Steve Erbach Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 8:29 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Using Dual Monitors John, Might that have anything to do with the fact that your two monitors are set at different resolutions? I know that XP allows that. Windows 2000 didn't, as I remember. Anyway, I thought I'd chime in... Steve Erbach On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 8:45 AM, jwcolby wrote: > So, the remote desktop issue - for some reason mucking around with the > desktops locally reset remote desktop to use 640x480. I just set it > back (Options / display / remote desktop size = full screen) and THAT > problem is fixed. > > John W. Colby > www.ColbyConsulting.com > _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.24.4/1474 - Release Date: 30/5/2008 07:44 From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Fri May 30 11:17:30 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 12:17:30 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Using Dual Monitors In-Reply-To: <006201c8c26e$6dc09d70$0301a8c0@HAL9005> References: <48400300.7010602@colbyconsulting.com><484004DE.1030201@colbyconsulting.com> <39cb22f30805300829o61ae4857jaf38843e47856423@mail.gmail.com> <006201c8c26e$6dc09d70$0301a8c0@HAL9005> Message-ID: <4840289A.3060705@colbyconsulting.com> My problem was with Remote Desktop being reset to show 640x480 local. That caused sliders on the bottom and side which doesn't work well. Somehow it was reset when I switched which monitor was the "main" monitor. I just had to go back in and set the resolution to "full screen" and it works fine. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software wrote: > I'm running duals here - one set to 800x600 because I need to design and > test in the lowest common denominator (ok, old eyes as well), the other in > 1024x768. No problems dragging back and forth - but I'm running XP. > > > Rocky Smolin > Beach Access Software > 858-259-4334 > www.e-z-mrp.com > www.bchacc.com > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Steve Erbach > Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 8:29 AM > To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Using Dual Monitors > > John, > > Might that have anything to do with the fact that your two monitors are set > at different resolutions? I know that XP allows that. > Windows 2000 didn't, as I remember. > > Anyway, I thought I'd chime in... > > Steve Erbach > > On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 8:45 AM, jwcolby > wrote: >> So, the remote desktop issue - for some reason mucking around with the >> desktops locally reset remote desktop to use 640x480. I just set it >> back (Options / display / remote desktop size = full screen) and THAT >> problem is fixed. >> >> John W. Colby >> www.ColbyConsulting.com >> > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.24.4/1474 - Release Date: 30/5/2008 > 07:44 > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From bill_patten at embarqmail.com Fri May 30 11:25:37 2008 From: bill_patten at embarqmail.com (Bill Patten) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 09:25:37 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... In-Reply-To: <39cb22f30805300617ic652504h1f8fcdc6a8e0ff97@mail.gmail.com> References: <39cb22f30805271516g60847c60t318cb50cdac037a5@mail.gmail.com><007601c8c10f$d80efbf0$1800a8c0@s1800><39cb22f30805300316o33b0a55cue8955e520dfe08bd@mail.gmail.com><006401c8c24b$aa659960$1800a8c0@s1800> <39cb22f30805300617ic652504h1f8fcdc6a8e0ff97@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <763F268DA7974CDBAAF9E52D6BB649A5@BPCS> Steve, before you go to all that trouble, and you can easily practice on a different PC, check out Acronis Universal Restore. It has many of the drivers needed built into it. If you look on there site you will find Acronis has a package deal for Echo Workstation and Universal restore for about $89. I know personally of 2 cases where it saved the day. I had a friend that tried to restore a PC image on a laptop. It would not work, and windows repair would not fix it. He used the Universal repair and on the first try got the image working. I have a Vista 64 machine that I set up with Raid 0 etc. and had all kinds of problems with the Intel/Dell/64 bit combination. One of the suggested solutions was to revert back to the Auto Raid choice in the ROM Bios. It would not boot. A restore would not work, booting with the Vista disk and repair would not work. So I tested trying to install a fresh Vista installation with that configuration and it worked, indicating that Vista install did in fact have the correct drivers. So then I made an image using Acronis Workstation Echo, created a boot CD from the Acronis install and clicked the use Universal Restore when I built it. Made the change in the bios, installed a fresh SATA drive, booted to the CD and viola, it worked. The system has been working for about a month now and is much more stable the before. It's a fairly low risk deal as long has you hang on to the original disk, you can always go back if needed. And by the way I did not use DVD's or anything just placed the image on my server, then when I booted on boot cd, went across the network and restored. Oh Acronis Boot disk will find most networks and even USB's If I can be of more help or you have any questions give me a shout. Bill PS, No I do not work for or have any affiliation with Acronis. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Erbach" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 6:17 AM Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... Lembit, It isn't magic, no; but if the goal is to get up and running on a new system with all the old software, burning DVDs takes longer. I am eager to try this controller card method. Steve Erbach Neenah, WI USA On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 6:52 AM, Lembit Soobik wrote: > thanks, Steve. > > doing image backups to DVD is no magic, is it? > so if that path works, I much prefer it. > > OTOH, your step 3 sounds like requiring black magic? > "Unhook the new PC's C: drive from its internal >> controllers and just let it sit there unpowered for a while. (I'm not >> sure whether the new PC should be booted with just the new IDE >> controller card installed." > > are you going to try that? > > Lembit > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Erbach" > To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" > > Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 12:16 PM > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... > > >> Lembit, Jon, and Jim L., >> >> Our network administrator at work had good things to say about >> Acronis. However he seemed to think that to really get the "restore >> the system to dissimilar hardware" to work right, one needed to do >> image backups onto DVD. That's what he said. >> >> He did offer an alternative, though, one that might just do the trick. >> Here's the routine (assuming IDE drives...but it's similar for SATA): >> >> 1) Install a new IDE controller card in the old PC and make sure the >> current drivers are installed. >> >> 2) Shut down the old PC, disconnect the C: drive (the one you want to >> transfer to the new box) from the internal IDE controller, wire it up >> to the new IDE controller, and fire up the old PC to ensure that the >> C: drive will boot from the new controller. Shut down. >> >> 3) Install that same new IDE controller card in the NEW PC along with >> the old C: drive. Unhook the new PC's C: drive from its internal >> controllers and just let it sit there unpowered for a while. (I'm not >> sure whether the new PC should be booted with just the new IDE >> controller card installed. I'm not clear on whether the ROMs in the >> PC are supposed to recognize the new hardware first...if that's even >> something that normally happens. Does the hard disk store all the >> configuration information?) >> >> 4) Fire up the NEW PC. The old disk drive SHOULD boot from that new >> IDE controller. Then Windows on the old drive will detect that >> there's new hardware that requires drivers: sound, video, etc. The >> key to all this is that the drive should "know" about the controller >> it's hooked to. All the other drivers are secondary to the disk >> controller. If the boot drive already has drivers for that particular >> controller then it should be happy to boot from it and the rest of the >> drivers can be installed when the "new hardware detected" messages >> appear. >> >> 5) Once all the drivers are installed, the old drive should be ready >> to go as the main boot drive in the new system with all the old >> programs in place and ready to go. >> >> 6) Finally, reconnect the new drive in a slave mode, use Casper (our >> net admin's favorite) to clone the old drive onto the new one, unhook >> the old drive and set the new drive to be the master, and fire up the >> new PC with its newly cloned new drive...and Bob's your uncle, Fanny's >> your aunt. >> >> All of this is simpler if one uses SATA drives, but the fact that it >> appears possible with plain old IDE drives is very encouraging...all >> for the cost of an IDE controller and Casper. >> >> Steve Erbach _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From bill_patten at embarqmail.com Fri May 30 11:31:30 2008 From: bill_patten at embarqmail.com (Bill Patten) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 09:31:30 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion In-Reply-To: <39cb22f30805300332w28a55f67re9a95930bb7991af@mail.gmail.com> References: <09b001c8c199$dfd38ec0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> <39cb22f30805300332w28a55f67re9a95930bb7991af@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <97007BDC0A1145208BAEBBA46CADCD96@BPCS> Linksys uses 192.168.1.1 for it's default but can be changed. An easy way to tell, is to go to the dos prompt (CMD) type IPCONFIG and look at the default gateway. That should be the IP address for the router. If you do not have the manual, you can usually find the password stuff by typing the model number and password in GOOGLE. If you have changed the password and can't remember it, you can usually reset the router to it's defaults by pushing a button, or other series of events again available on Google. HTH Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Erbach" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 3:32 AM Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion Susan, Forgot to mention that communicating with your own wireless router via browser will require some form of 192.168.0.1. I have a D-Link router. I believe that Linksys routers use 192.168.1.0 ... in any event, something very similar. The proper IP address should be shown in the router's manual. Steve Erbach On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 9:39 AM, Susan Harkins wrote: > I'm using a wireless router to connect to a second computer. The main > computer uses cable internet via a regular modem. > > The second computer is running Vista and almost daily shows activity that > isn't mine -- downloads, changes to email preferences -- some weird stuff. > My first thought is that someone's using the wireless connection, but I'm > not seeing evidence of this on the main computer -- just the one that > actually connects via the wireless. > > I'm running the Windows firewall and when I installed the wireless router, > I secured it properly. > > I don't know where to begin to troubleshoot this problem. Any help? > > Susan H. > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From ssharkins at gmail.com Fri May 30 11:47:50 2008 From: ssharkins at gmail.com (Susan Harkins) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 12:47:50 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion References: <09b001c8c199$dfd38ec0$6500a8c0@SusanOne><39cb22f30805300332w28a55f67re9a95930bb7991af@mail.gmail.com> <97007BDC0A1145208BAEBBA46CADCD96@BPCS> Message-ID: <047a01c8c274$e8bec370$6500a8c0@SusanOne> That did it, and I was able to get in using the default admin and "" password -- not good. I know that I ran that friggin wizard when I installed the router! ;( I don't know whether to run the setup wizard or take the manual route -- advice? Since I don't know what I'm doing, I'm inclined to use the wizard, but I did that before and look where I am! Susan H. > Linksys uses 192.168.1.1 for it's default but can be changed. An easy way > to > tell, is to go to the dos prompt (CMD) type IPCONFIG and look at the > default > gateway. That should be the IP address for the router. If you do not have > the manual, you can usually find the password stuff by typing the model > number and password in GOOGLE. If you have changed the password and can't > remember it, you can usually reset the router to it's defaults by pushing > a > button, or other series of events again available on Google. > > HTH > > Bill > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Erbach" > To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" > > Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 3:32 AM > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion > > > Susan, > > Forgot to mention that communicating with your own wireless router via > browser will require some form of 192.168.0.1. I have a D-Link > router. I believe that Linksys routers use 192.168.1.0 ... in any > event, something very similar. The proper IP address should be shown > in the router's manual. > > Steve Erbach > > On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 9:39 AM, Susan Harkins > wrote: >> I'm using a wireless router to connect to a second computer. The main >> computer uses cable internet via a regular modem. >> >> The second computer is running Vista and almost daily shows activity that >> isn't mine -- downloads, changes to email preferences -- some weird >> stuff. >> My first thought is that someone's using the wireless connection, but I'm >> not seeing evidence of this on the main computer -- just the one that >> actually connects via the wireless. >> >> I'm running the Windows firewall and when I installed the wireless >> router, >> I secured it properly. >> >> I don't know where to begin to troubleshoot this problem. Any help? >> >> Susan H. >> _______________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From kens.programming at verizon.net Fri May 30 12:03:18 2008 From: kens.programming at verizon.net (kens.programming) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 10:03:18 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion In-Reply-To: <047a01c8c274$e8bec370$6500a8c0@SusanOne> References: <09b001c8c199$dfd38ec0$6500a8c0@SusanOne><39cb22f30805300332w28a55f67re9a95930bb7991af@mail.gmail.com> <97007BDC0A1145208BAEBBA46CADCD96@BPCS> <047a01c8c274$e8bec370$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Message-ID: <001401c8c277$0ff2db50$6701a8c0@Stoker.com> Susan, I would go through it manually. Any time I hear a family member or friend who has setup a wireless router, I ask if I can come over and make sure they have everything setup correctly. Most of the time, everyone has just run through the manual or more recently followed the wizard as you did. However, my father recently bought a newer router and the wizard imported all the settings from his previous router. I was impressed with that. Most of the time these have been Linksys router, but I have run across a couple DLink routers. Ken -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 9:48 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion That did it, and I was able to get in using the default admin and "" password -- not good. I know that I ran that friggin wizard when I installed the router! ;( I don't know whether to run the setup wizard or take the manual route -- advice? Since I don't know what I'm doing, I'm inclined to use the wizard, but I did that before and look where I am! Susan H. > Linksys uses 192.168.1.1 for it's default but can be changed. An easy way > to > tell, is to go to the dos prompt (CMD) type IPCONFIG and look at the > default > gateway. That should be the IP address for the router. If you do not have > the manual, you can usually find the password stuff by typing the model > number and password in GOOGLE. If you have changed the password and can't > remember it, you can usually reset the router to it's defaults by pushing > a > button, or other series of events again available on Google. > > HTH > > Bill > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Erbach" > To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" > > Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 3:32 AM > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion > > > Susan, > > Forgot to mention that communicating with your own wireless router via > browser will require some form of 192.168.0.1. I have a D-Link > router. I believe that Linksys routers use 192.168.1.0 ... in any > event, something very similar. The proper IP address should be shown > in the router's manual. > > Steve Erbach > > On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 9:39 AM, Susan Harkins > wrote: >> I'm using a wireless router to connect to a second computer. The main >> computer uses cable internet via a regular modem. >> >> The second computer is running Vista and almost daily shows activity that >> isn't mine -- downloads, changes to email preferences -- some weird >> stuff. >> My first thought is that someone's using the wireless connection, but I'm >> not seeing evidence of this on the main computer -- just the one that >> actually connects via the wireless. >> >> I'm running the Windows firewall and when I installed the wireless >> router, >> I secured it properly. >> >> I don't know where to begin to troubleshoot this problem. Any help? >> >> Susan H. >> _______________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.4/1475 - Release Date: 5/30/2008 2:53 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.4/1475 - Release Date: 5/30/2008 2:53 PM From pharold at proftesting.com Fri May 30 12:08:34 2008 From: pharold at proftesting.com (Perry L Harold) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 13:08:34 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion (Sorry for the double post) References: <09b001c8c199$dfd38ec0$6500a8c0@SusanOne><0bd701c8c1be$3903da80$6500a8c0@SusanOne><036801c8c1e7$8d35d260$0301a8c0@HAL9005> Message-ID: Might be available also on wine.com. Perry Harold -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Tesiny, Ed Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 8:10 PM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion (Sorry for the double post) It was just dumb luck I was cruising through this new wine shop and I saw it...Had to get a bottle @ $38. Gonna have it with roast duck, wild rice, fiddlehead ferns and probably chocolate moouse and Irish coffee. Sorry, I apologize to the moderators. Ed What a romantic! Rocky Smolin Beach Access Software 858-259-4334 www.e-z-mrp.com www.bchacc.com ----- From bill_patten at embarqmail.com Fri May 30 12:19:37 2008 From: bill_patten at embarqmail.com (Bill Patten) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 10:19:37 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion In-Reply-To: <047a01c8c274$e8bec370$6500a8c0@SusanOne> References: <09b001c8c199$dfd38ec0$6500a8c0@SusanOne><39cb22f30805300332w28a55f67re9a95930bb7991af@mail.gmail.com><97007BDC0A1145208BAEBBA46CADCD96@BPCS> <047a01c8c274$e8bec370$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Message-ID: Susan, There is a video on YouTube that describes how to setup a D-link, but that your manual and what you already know will probably help you set it up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UFh0W_Z3kI As always there are lots of people on this list that can help you with the smaller details. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susan Harkins" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 9:47 AM Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion That did it, and I was able to get in using the default admin and "" password -- not good. I know that I ran that friggin wizard when I installed the router! ;( I don't know whether to run the setup wizard or take the manual route -- advice? Since I don't know what I'm doing, I'm inclined to use the wizard, but I did that before and look where I am! Susan H. > Linksys uses 192.168.1.1 for it's default but can be changed. An easy way > to > tell, is to go to the dos prompt (CMD) type IPCONFIG and look at the > default > gateway. That should be the IP address for the router. If you do not have > the manual, you can usually find the password stuff by typing the model > number and password in GOOGLE. If you have changed the password and can't > remember it, you can usually reset the router to it's defaults by pushing > a > button, or other series of events again available on Google. > > HTH > > Bill > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Erbach" > To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" > > Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 3:32 AM > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion > > > Susan, > > Forgot to mention that communicating with your own wireless router via > browser will require some form of 192.168.0.1. I have a D-Link > router. I believe that Linksys routers use 192.168.1.0 ... in any > event, something very similar. The proper IP address should be shown > in the router's manual. > > Steve Erbach > > On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 9:39 AM, Susan Harkins > wrote: >> I'm using a wireless router to connect to a second computer. The main >> computer uses cable internet via a regular modem. >> >> The second computer is running Vista and almost daily shows activity that >> isn't mine -- downloads, changes to email preferences -- some weird >> stuff. >> My first thought is that someone's using the wireless connection, but I'm >> not seeing evidence of this on the main computer -- just the one that >> actually connects via the wireless. >> >> I'm running the Windows firewall and when I installed the wireless >> router, >> I secured it properly. >> >> I don't know where to begin to troubleshoot this problem. Any help? >> >> Susan H. >> _______________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From fuller.artful at gmail.com Fri May 30 13:48:27 2008 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 14:48:27 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Momentary Adieu Message-ID: <29f585dd0805301148n77b50202u5f91d5bbfcd27db5@mail.gmail.com> Sorry for the Cross-post, but I wanted to ensure that I touch all my friends on these lists. On Sunday morning I am moving to Bermuda to take a job as a SQL developer. It's a dream job and the money is excellent and the people are all really smart and the dress-code is very casual (tee shirt and shorts and sandals), and there is neither snow nor taxes. Where's the down side? So, consider this official notice of the creation of the Bermuda chapter of our group. My email will remain the same, so I won't lose touch, but it may take me a few days to get the Internet etc. installed. But fair warning, I'll be back in your faces within a few days. And we could always plan an dbAdvisor's conference in Bermuda, although the hotel prices are rather steep. Arthur From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Fri May 30 13:55:44 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 14:55:44 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Momentary Adieu In-Reply-To: <29f585dd0805301148n77b50202u5f91d5bbfcd27db5@mail.gmail.com> References: <29f585dd0805301148n77b50202u5f91d5bbfcd27db5@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <48404DB0.7050907@colbyconsulting.com> > And we could always plan an dbAdvisor's conference in Bermuda, although the hotel prices are rather steep. What's the price for a sleeping bag on your floor? ;-) Enjoy yourself Arthur, it couldn't happen to a more deserving guy. Is this a permanent position or a contract kind of thing? John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Arthur Fuller wrote: > Sorry for the Cross-post, but I wanted to ensure that I touch all my friends > on these lists. > > On Sunday morning I am moving to Bermuda to take a job as a SQL developer. > It's a dream job and the money is excellent and the people are all really > smart and the dress-code is very casual (tee shirt and shorts and sandals), > and there is neither snow nor taxes. Where's the down side? > > So, consider this official notice of the creation of the Bermuda chapter of > our group. My email will remain the same, so I won't lose touch, but it may > take me a few days to get the Internet etc. installed. But fair warning, > I'll be back in your faces within a few days. > > And we could always plan an dbAdvisor's conference in Bermuda, although the > hotel prices are rather steep. > > Arthur > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > From fuller.artful at gmail.com Fri May 30 14:08:45 2008 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 15:08:45 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Momentary Adieu In-Reply-To: <48404DB0.7050907@colbyconsulting.com> References: <29f585dd0805301148n77b50202u5f91d5bbfcd27db5@mail.gmail.com> <48404DB0.7050907@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <29f585dd0805301208l3a58fd1cp2f8a3d6191d6bf38@mail.gmail.com> Thanks for the kind wishes, JC, and there is no need to sleep on the floor unless two listers book at once. There will be an unfolding sofa for you. Arthur On 5/30/08, jwcolby wrote: > > > And we could always plan an dbAdvisor's conference in > Bermuda, although the hotel prices are rather steep. > > > What's the price for a sleeping bag on your floor? > > ;-) > > Enjoy yourself Arthur, it couldn't happen to a more > deserving guy. > From fuller.artful at gmail.com Fri May 30 14:10:42 2008 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 15:10:42 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Momentary Adieu In-Reply-To: <48404DB0.7050907@colbyconsulting.com> References: <29f585dd0805301148n77b50202u5f91d5bbfcd27db5@mail.gmail.com> <48404DB0.7050907@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <29f585dd0805301210m2ad23d54wa294fe98f2464b34@mail.gmail.com> If memory serves, the Carolinas are about the closest land mass there is to Bermuda, so it might be a half-hour flight, and you're most welcome to drop in. On 5/30/08, jwcolby wrote: > > > And we could always plan an dbAdvisor's conference in > Bermuda, although the hotel prices are rather steep. > > > What's the price for a sleeping bag on your floor? > > ;-) > From EdTesiny at oasas.state.ny.us Fri May 30 14:25:56 2008 From: EdTesiny at oasas.state.ny.us (Tesiny, Ed) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 15:25:56 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Momentary Adieu In-Reply-To: <29f585dd0805301148n77b50202u5f91d5bbfcd27db5@mail.gmail.com> References: <29f585dd0805301148n77b50202u5f91d5bbfcd27db5@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Arthur, Best of luck in your new home and job, hope the move goes smoothly. Are you going to live in Hamillton or are you out in the 'country'? Of course, you'll need a motor scooter ;-). Ed Tesiny EdTesiny at oasas.state.ny.us -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Arthur Fuller Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 2:48 PM To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving; Discussion concerning MS SQL Server; Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: [dba-Tech] Momentary Adieu Sorry for the Cross-post, but I wanted to ensure that I touch all my friends on these lists. On Sunday morning I am moving to Bermuda to take a job as a SQL developer. It's a dream job and the money is excellent and the people are all really smart and the dress-code is very casual (tee shirt and shorts and sandals), and there is neither snow nor taxes. Where's the down side? So, consider this official notice of the creation of the Bermuda chapter of our group. My email will remain the same, so I won't lose touch, but it may take me a few days to get the Internet etc. installed. But fair warning, I'll be back in your faces within a few days. And we could always plan an dbAdvisor's conference in Bermuda, although the hotel prices are rather steep. Arthur _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From fuller.artful at gmail.com Fri May 30 14:32:27 2008 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 15:32:27 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Momentary Adieu In-Reply-To: References: <29f585dd0805301148n77b50202u5f91d5bbfcd27db5@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <29f585dd0805301232p1f0ca3d4qc2838cd7c794842f@mail.gmail.com> I don't know yet. The company has provided me with temp digs for the first month or two while I figure out where to live. I was thinking about a scooter, but now I'm thinking of trying to find a used Smart Car. They are so cute! They look like cartoons. But a scooter it may be. Arthur On 5/30/08, Tesiny, Ed wrote: > > Arthur, > Best of luck in your new home and job, hope the move goes smoothly. Are > you going to live in Hamillton or are you out in the 'country'? Of > course, you'll need a motor scooter ;-). > From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Fri May 30 15:58:05 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 16:58:05 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Dual Display and a KVM switch Message-ID: <48406A5D.3030808@colbyconsulting.com> Is anyone using a dual monitor AND using the monitor on a KVM switch to handle other machines? I have a four port KVM. At least two of the ports are used regularly for my two SQL Server machines. I decided to try hooking the new flat panel up to the KVM and let it be the monitor for not only my laptop but the servers as well. The software on the laptop doesn't like the monitor going away when I switch the KVM to the server. It appears that it senses a lower resolution monitor (or a missing monitor?) on the second port when the switch goes off to the other ports. Or something. In any event the software switches the applications that were out on the external monitor back to the built-in display. Which makes sense however it would be nice if I could tell it not to do so. I often just need to switch away for a minute to check a process or something. I may end up trying something like Hamachi teamed with Remote Desktop and just remote desktop in to the servers for routine usage, leaving the KVM hooked up but never switching it away from my laptop unless I need to do a physical maintenance (new OS install etc). -- John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com From erbachs at gmail.com Fri May 30 19:58:48 2008 From: erbachs at gmail.com (Steve Erbach) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 19:58:48 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Dual Display and a KVM switch In-Reply-To: <48406A5D.3030808@colbyconsulting.com> References: <48406A5D.3030808@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <39cb22f30805301758g4ee6b621h52da1ffb16b68796@mail.gmail.com> John, ? Is anyone using a dual monitor AND using the monitor on a KVM switch to handle other machines? ? Yes. An IoGear 4-way KVM that's hooked to the left-hand monitor of my dual monitor setup. When I switch to another PC, the right-hand monitor is undisturbed and still shows the right half of the normal dual display. I don't use a laptop, though, as one of the four PCs. The switch keeps the PCs happy, making them all think that they have monitors, keyboards, and mice. Steve Erbach Neenah, WI USA On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 3:58 PM, jwcolby wrote: > Is anyone using a dual monitor AND using the monitor on a > KVM switch to handle other machines? > > I have a four port KVM. At least two of the ports are used > regularly for my two SQL Server machines. I decided to try > hooking the new flat panel up to the KVM and let it be the > monitor for not only my laptop but the servers as well. > > The software on the laptop doesn't like the monitor going > away when I switch the KVM to the server. It appears that > it senses a lower resolution monitor (or a missing monitor?) > on the second port when the switch goes off to the other > ports. Or something. > > In any event the software switches the applications that > were out on the external monitor back to the built-in > display. Which makes sense however it would be nice if I > could tell it not to do so. I often just need to switch > away for a minute to check a process or something. > > I may end up trying something like Hamachi teamed with > Remote Desktop and just remote desktop in to the servers for > routine usage, leaving the KVM hooked up but never switching > it away from my laptop unless I need to do a physical > maintenance (new OS install etc). > > -- > John W. Colby From erbachs at gmail.com Fri May 30 20:13:17 2008 From: erbachs at gmail.com (Steve Erbach) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 20:13:17 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... In-Reply-To: <763F268DA7974CDBAAF9E52D6BB649A5@BPCS> References: <39cb22f30805271516g60847c60t318cb50cdac037a5@mail.gmail.com> <007601c8c10f$d80efbf0$1800a8c0@s1800> <39cb22f30805300316o33b0a55cue8955e520dfe08bd@mail.gmail.com> <006401c8c24b$aa659960$1800a8c0@s1800> <39cb22f30805300617ic652504h1f8fcdc6a8e0ff97@mail.gmail.com> <763F268DA7974CDBAAF9E52D6BB649A5@BPCS> Message-ID: <39cb22f30805301813s4337b2aeg2d0e5870b6c656a7@mail.gmail.com> Bill, ? PS, No I do not work for or have any affiliation with Acronis. ? Heh! I'm taking the advice of our network admin mainly because the guy is sharp and he is without a doubt the biggest uber-geek I've ever met. He works the equivalent of two full-time jobs and makes a solid six-figure income. He doesn't drive, drink, smoke, or toke. His house is going to be paid off in eight years, not 30. He has a large flat panel monitor installed over his bed so that he can work there. He has 62 terabytes of storage in his home web servers. A 60-foot mast in his back yard has a video camera he can control via the Internet (he showed it to me the 2nd or 3rd day I started to work at our company). The mast also has a high bandwidth wireless connection to the office network (he lives about four blocks away). He had a fingerprint scanner entry system but has gone to a card swiping system. He has a mini laptop computer (about the size of a paperback book) that doubles as his phone. He wrote a program that runs under Windows on that little thing. One day he ran it while I was standing there and opened the security door to the network room via the cell phone network. His electric bill is about 4-5 times the normal because of all the A/C and server power he draws. I could go on, but you get the idea. He said that he's familiar with Acronis but he just carries around a spare IDE card and cable for that kind of work. No image drive necessary. Steve Erbach Neenah, WI USA On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 11:25 AM, Bill Patten wrote: > Steve, before you go to all that trouble, and you can easily practice on a > different PC, check out Acronis Universal Restore. It has many of the > drivers needed built into it. If you look on there site you will find > Acronis has a package deal for Echo Workstation and Universal restore for > about $89. I know personally of 2 cases where it saved the day. > > I had a friend that tried to restore a PC image on a laptop. It would not > work, and windows repair would not fix it. He used the Universal repair and > on the first try got the image working. > > I have a Vista 64 machine that I set up with Raid 0 etc. and had all kinds > of problems with the Intel/Dell/64 bit combination. One of the suggested > solutions was to revert back to the Auto Raid choice in the ROM Bios. It > would not boot. A restore would not work, booting with the Vista disk and > repair would not work. So I tested trying to install a fresh Vista > installation with that configuration and it worked, indicating that Vista > install did in fact have the correct drivers. > > So then I made an image using Acronis Workstation Echo, created a boot CD > from the Acronis install and clicked the use Universal Restore when I built > it. > > Made the change in the bios, installed a fresh SATA drive, booted to the CD > and viola, it worked. The system has been working for about a month now and > is much more stable the before. > > It's a fairly low risk deal as long has you hang on to the original disk, > you can always go back if needed. And by the way I did not use DVD's or > anything just placed the image on my server, then when I booted on boot cd, > went across the network and restored. Oh Acronis Boot disk will find most > networks and even USB's > > If I can be of more help or you have any questions give me a shout. > > > Bill > > > PS, No I do not work for or have any affiliation with Acronis. > From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Sat May 31 07:37:34 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 08:37:34 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Hamachi as service Message-ID: <4841468E.3060505@colbyconsulting.com> For all of you who run the excellent Hamachi VPN networking, check this out. http://serviceex.com/HServiceSetup/ Click the DOWNLOAD link to get it. I have Hamachi running on all of my systems, and even my virtual machines. Using Hamachi I can tunnel in to my systems at home when I am on the road (not that often), run remote desktop on them, pull or push files between drives etc. Hamachi also allows me to use Remote Desktop on all of my network machines without having to futz with the registry and port forwarding on the router. With this it runs as a service and can even be set to automatically restart if the little applet is closed. Recommended. -- John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com From dwaters at usinternet.com Sat May 31 08:04:57 2008 From: dwaters at usinternet.com (Dan Waters) Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 08:04:57 -0500 Subject: [dba-Tech] VPN Clients (was: Hamachi as service) In-Reply-To: <4841468E.3060505@colbyconsulting.com> References: <4841468E.3060505@colbyconsulting.com> Message-ID: <4605CEE037A74064927C021CE64B7879@danwaters> Hi John, Do your customers allow you to use Hamachi? Or do you use the VPN client they provide when you remote in to their site? I have 2 different customers and one has given me Aventail, and one has given me Cisco. I've had problems with both, and your recommendation made me wonder if I could solve that issue with one fell swoop! Thanks! Dan -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2008 7:38 AM To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving; Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: [dba-Tech] Hamachi as service For all of you who run the excellent Hamachi VPN networking, check this out. http://serviceex.com/HServiceSetup/ Click the DOWNLOAD link to get it. I have Hamachi running on all of my systems, and even my virtual machines. Using Hamachi I can tunnel in to my systems at home when I am on the road (not that often), run remote desktop on them, pull or push files between drives etc. Hamachi also allows me to use Remote Desktop on all of my network machines without having to futz with the registry and port forwarding on the router. With this it runs as a service and can even be set to automatically restart if the little applet is closed. Recommended. -- John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com Sat May 31 08:54:38 2008 From: jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com (jwcolby) Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 09:54:38 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] VPN Clients In-Reply-To: <4605CEE037A74064927C021CE64B7879@danwaters> References: <4841468E.3060505@colbyconsulting.com> <4605CEE037A74064927C021CE64B7879@danwaters> Message-ID: <4841589E.1070508@colbyconsulting.com> My clients have so far allowed me to use Hamachi. All clients actually have Remote Desktop already set up. A couple have a VPN set up by their hardware router most don't (I deal with small companies). Regardless of existing VPNs however, Hamachi has a "browse" ability that allows me to directly see shares and drag and drop files between their computer and mine. I can do the same thing by manually mapping a share to a disk drive locally but it is more work, and can cause potential conflicts, issues when the Net Use fails to disconnect the drive etc. It is possible for a firewall to prevent Hamachi from getting out, and the larger shops would most likely figure that out and do so. I used this "Hamachi as a service" widget to allow me to set up a Hamachi network internal to my existing network so that I can use remote access from outside of my network into my network. I have a couple of SQL Server machines for examples that I use to run jobs for a specific client. If I am away from the office and the client wants a job run, I have to be able to run remote desktop back to my systems to do that. While that is possible without Hamachi, it involves setting up port forwarding through my router, then playing sround with the registry on each machine to tell it what port that machine will use for Remote desktop. It works, but it is clunky, and it requires keeping track of the ports, making sure the machines are always assigned the same internal IP address etc. With Hamachi, each machine is assigned a unique IP address, so I can just place that IP address in the Remote desktop dialog and RD just starts up. then I also get share browsing so I can pass files back and forth between my laptop and the server. Hamachi very neatly solves a raft of little issues. HOWEVER in this case I have full control of both ends, and I am not intentionally throwing up roadblocks to Hamachi. You may find that your clients have locked things down such that Hamachi doesn't work. John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Dan Waters wrote: > Hi John, > > Do your customers allow you to use Hamachi? Or do you use the VPN client > they provide when you remote in to their site? I have 2 different customers > and one has given me Aventail, and one has given me Cisco. I've had > problems with both, and your recommendation made me wonder if I could solve > that issue with one fell swoop! > > Thanks! > Dan > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby > Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2008 7:38 AM > To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving; Discussion of Hardware > and Software issues > Subject: [dba-Tech] Hamachi as service > > For all of you who run the excellent Hamachi VPN networking, > check this out. > > http://serviceex.com/HServiceSetup/ > > Click the DOWNLOAD link to get it. > > I have Hamachi running on all of my systems, and even my > virtual machines. Using Hamachi I can tunnel in to my > systems at home when I am on the road (not that often), run > remote desktop on them, pull or push files between drives > etc. Hamachi also allows me to use Remote Desktop on all of > my network machines without having to futz with the registry > and port forwarding on the router. > > With this it runs as a service and can even be set to > automatically restart if the little applet is closed. > > Recommended. > From lembit.dbamail at t-online.de Sat May 31 10:59:07 2008 From: lembit.dbamail at t-online.de (Lembit Soobik) Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 17:59:07 +0200 Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... References: <39cb22f30805271516g60847c60t318cb50cdac037a5@mail.gmail.com><007601c8c10f$d80efbf0$1800a8c0@s1800><39cb22f30805300316o33b0a55cue8955e520dfe08bd@mail.gmail.com><006401c8c24b$aa659960$1800a8c0@s1800><39cb22f30805300617ic652504h1f8fcdc6a8e0ff97@mail.gmail.com> <763F268DA7974CDBAAF9E52D6BB649A5@BPCS> Message-ID: <002e01c8c337$4225f2e0$1800a8c0@s1800> thank you, Bill, I'm using Acronis 11 home right now, and intend to get to Echo WS, so your input helped me. Lembit ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Patten" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 6:25 PM Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... > Steve, before you go to all that trouble, and you can easily practice on > a > different PC, check out Acronis Universal Restore. It has many of the > drivers needed built into it. If you look on there site you will find > Acronis has a package deal for Echo Workstation and Universal restore for > about $89. I know personally of 2 cases where it saved the day. > > I had a friend that tried to restore a PC image on a laptop. It would not > work, and windows repair would not fix it. He used the Universal repair > and > on the first try got the image working. > > I have a Vista 64 machine that I set up with Raid 0 etc. and had all kinds > of problems with the Intel/Dell/64 bit combination. One of the suggested > solutions was to revert back to the Auto Raid choice in the ROM Bios. It > would not boot. A restore would not work, booting with the Vista disk and > repair would not work. So I tested trying to install a fresh Vista > installation with that configuration and it worked, indicating that Vista > install did in fact have the correct drivers. > > So then I made an image using Acronis Workstation Echo, created a boot CD > from the Acronis install and clicked the use Universal Restore when I > built > it. > > Made the change in the bios, installed a fresh SATA drive, booted to the > CD > and viola, it worked. The system has been working for about a month now > and > is much more stable the before. > > It's a fairly low risk deal as long has you hang on to the original disk, > you can always go back if needed. And by the way I did not use DVD's or > anything just placed the image on my server, then when I booted on boot > cd, > went across the network and restored. Oh Acronis Boot disk will find most > networks and even USB's > > If I can be of more help or you have any questions give me a shout. > > > Bill > > > PS, No I do not work for or have any affiliation with Acronis. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Erbach" > To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" > > Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 6:17 AM > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... > > > Lembit, > > It isn't magic, no; but if the goal is to get up and running on a new > system with all the old software, burning DVDs takes longer. > > I am eager to try this controller card method. > > Steve Erbach > Neenah, WI > USA > > On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 6:52 AM, Lembit Soobik > wrote: >> thanks, Steve. >> >> doing image backups to DVD is no magic, is it? >> so if that path works, I much prefer it. >> >> OTOH, your step 3 sounds like requiring black magic? >> "Unhook the new PC's C: drive from its internal >>> controllers and just let it sit there unpowered for a while. (I'm not >>> sure whether the new PC should be booted with just the new IDE >>> controller card installed." >> >> are you going to try that? >> >> Lembit >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Steve Erbach" >> To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" >> >> Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 12:16 PM >> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... >> >> >>> Lembit, Jon, and Jim L., >>> >>> Our network administrator at work had good things to say about >>> Acronis. However he seemed to think that to really get the "restore >>> the system to dissimilar hardware" to work right, one needed to do >>> image backups onto DVD. That's what he said. >>> >>> He did offer an alternative, though, one that might just do the trick. >>> Here's the routine (assuming IDE drives...but it's similar for SATA): >>> >>> 1) Install a new IDE controller card in the old PC and make sure the >>> current drivers are installed. >>> >>> 2) Shut down the old PC, disconnect the C: drive (the one you want to >>> transfer to the new box) from the internal IDE controller, wire it up >>> to the new IDE controller, and fire up the old PC to ensure that the >>> C: drive will boot from the new controller. Shut down. >>> >>> 3) Install that same new IDE controller card in the NEW PC along with >>> the old C: drive. Unhook the new PC's C: drive from its internal >>> controllers and just let it sit there unpowered for a while. (I'm not >>> sure whether the new PC should be booted with just the new IDE >>> controller card installed. I'm not clear on whether the ROMs in the >>> PC are supposed to recognize the new hardware first...if that's even >>> something that normally happens. Does the hard disk store all the >>> configuration information?) >>> >>> 4) Fire up the NEW PC. The old disk drive SHOULD boot from that new >>> IDE controller. Then Windows on the old drive will detect that >>> there's new hardware that requires drivers: sound, video, etc. The >>> key to all this is that the drive should "know" about the controller >>> it's hooked to. All the other drivers are secondary to the disk >>> controller. If the boot drive already has drivers for that particular >>> controller then it should be happy to boot from it and the rest of the >>> drivers can be installed when the "new hardware detected" messages >>> appear. >>> >>> 5) Once all the drivers are installed, the old drive should be ready >>> to go as the main boot drive in the new system with all the old >>> programs in place and ready to go. >>> >>> 6) Finally, reconnect the new drive in a slave mode, use Casper (our >>> net admin's favorite) to clone the old drive onto the new one, unhook >>> the old drive and set the new drive to be the master, and fire up the >>> new PC with its newly cloned new drive...and Bob's your uncle, Fanny's >>> your aunt. >>> >>> All of this is simpler if one uses SATA drives, but the fact that it >>> appears possible with plain old IDE drives is very encouraging...all >>> for the cost of an IDE controller and Casper. >>> >>> Steve Erbach > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.4/1473 - Release Date: > 29.05.2008 19:53 > > From lembit.dbamail at t-online.de Sat May 31 11:04:45 2008 From: lembit.dbamail at t-online.de (Lembit Soobik) Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 18:04:45 +0200 Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... References: <39cb22f30805271516g60847c60t318cb50cdac037a5@mail.gmail.com><007601c8c10f$d80efbf0$1800a8c0@s1800><39cb22f30805300316o33b0a55cue8955e520dfe08bd@mail.gmail.com><006401c8c24b$aa659960$1800a8c0@s1800><39cb22f30805300617ic652504h1f8fcdc6a8e0ff97@mail.gmail.com><763F268DA7974CDBAAF9E52D6BB649A5@BPCS> <39cb22f30805301813s4337b2aeg2d0e5870b6c656a7@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <003301c8c338$0bcc6a70$1800a8c0@s1800> "He said that he's familiar with Acronis but he just carries around a spare IDE card and cable for that kind of work. No image drive necessary." so, once a drive fails, he picks his IDE card and magically has all his data back. so simple. ehmmm - does he use his 60-foot flat panel for that magic? Lembit ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Erbach" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2008 3:13 AM Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... Bill, ? PS, No I do not work for or have any affiliation with Acronis. ? Heh! I'm taking the advice of our network admin mainly because the guy is sharp and he is without a doubt the biggest uber-geek I've ever met. He works the equivalent of two full-time jobs and makes a solid six-figure income. He doesn't drive, drink, smoke, or toke. His house is going to be paid off in eight years, not 30. He has a large flat panel monitor installed over his bed so that he can work there. He has 62 terabytes of storage in his home web servers. A 60-foot mast in his back yard has a video camera he can control via the Internet (he showed it to me the 2nd or 3rd day I started to work at our company). The mast also has a high bandwidth wireless connection to the office network (he lives about four blocks away). He had a fingerprint scanner entry system but has gone to a card swiping system. He has a mini laptop computer (about the size of a paperback book) that doubles as his phone. He wrote a program that runs under Windows on that little thing. One day he ran it while I was standing there and opened the security door to the network room via the cell phone network. His electric bill is about 4-5 times the normal because of all the A/C and server power he draws. I could go on, but you get the idea. He said that he's familiar with Acronis but he just carries around a spare IDE card and cable for that kind of work. No image drive necessary. Steve Erbach Neenah, WI USA On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 11:25 AM, Bill Patten wrote: > Steve, before you go to all that trouble, and you can easily practice on > a > different PC, check out Acronis Universal Restore. It has many of the > drivers needed built into it. If you look on there site you will find > Acronis has a package deal for Echo Workstation and Universal restore for > about $89. I know personally of 2 cases where it saved the day. > > I had a friend that tried to restore a PC image on a laptop. It would not > work, and windows repair would not fix it. He used the Universal repair > and > on the first try got the image working. > > I have a Vista 64 machine that I set up with Raid 0 etc. and had all kinds > of problems with the Intel/Dell/64 bit combination. One of the suggested > solutions was to revert back to the Auto Raid choice in the ROM Bios. It > would not boot. A restore would not work, booting with the Vista disk and > repair would not work. So I tested trying to install a fresh Vista > installation with that configuration and it worked, indicating that Vista > install did in fact have the correct drivers. > > So then I made an image using Acronis Workstation Echo, created a boot CD > from the Acronis install and clicked the use Universal Restore when I > built > it. > > Made the change in the bios, installed a fresh SATA drive, booted to the > CD > and viola, it worked. The system has been working for about a month now > and > is much more stable the before. > > It's a fairly low risk deal as long has you hang on to the original disk, > you can always go back if needed. And by the way I did not use DVD's or > anything just placed the image on my server, then when I booted on boot > cd, > went across the network and restored. Oh Acronis Boot disk will find most > networks and even USB's > > If I can be of more help or you have any questions give me a shout. > > > Bill > > > PS, No I do not work for or have any affiliation with Acronis. > _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.4/1475 - Release Date: 30.05.2008 14:53 From lembit.dbamail at t-online.de Sat May 31 11:41:53 2008 From: lembit.dbamail at t-online.de (Lembit Soobik) Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 18:41:53 +0200 Subject: [dba-Tech] Momentary Adieu References: <29f585dd0805301148n77b50202u5f91d5bbfcd27db5@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <001a01c8c33d$3bd89450$1800a8c0@s1800> much luck and success for the new job and much fun for the new living. Lembit ----- Original Message ----- From: "Arthur Fuller" To: "Access Developers discussion and problem solving" ; "Discussion concerning MS SQL Server" ; "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 8:48 PM Subject: [dba-Tech] Momentary Adieu > Sorry for the Cross-post, but I wanted to ensure that I touch all my > friends > on these lists. > > On Sunday morning I am moving to Bermuda to take a job as a SQL developer. > It's a dream job and the money is excellent and the people are all really > smart and the dress-code is very casual (tee shirt and shorts and > sandals), > and there is neither snow nor taxes. Where's the down side? > > So, consider this official notice of the creation of the Bermuda chapter > of > our group. My email will remain the same, so I won't lose touch, but it > may > take me a few days to get the Internet etc. installed. But fair warning, > I'll be back in your faces within a few days. > > And we could always plan an dbAdvisor's conference in Bermuda, although > the > hotel prices are rather steep. > > Arthur > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.4/1473 - Release Date: > 29.05.2008 19:53 > > From accessd at shaw.ca Sat May 31 12:28:45 2008 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 10:28:45 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... In-Reply-To: <39cb22f30805300316o33b0a55cue8955e520dfe08bd@mail.gmail.com> References: <39cb22f30805271516g60847c60t318cb50cdac037a5@mail.gmail.com> <007601c8c10f$d80efbf0$1800a8c0@s1800> <39cb22f30805300316o33b0a55cue8955e520dfe08bd@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Hi Steve: Thanks for that information. That is an excellent plan to follow when making the conversion. I will keep this email for future reference. Jim -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Steve Erbach Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 3:17 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... Lembit, Jon, and Jim L., Our network administrator at work had good things to say about Acronis. However he seemed to think that to really get the "restore the system to dissimilar hardware" to work right, one needed to do image backups onto DVD. That's what he said. He did offer an alternative, though, one that might just do the trick. Here's the routine (assuming IDE drives...but it's similar for SATA): 1) Install a new IDE controller card in the old PC and make sure the current drivers are installed. 2) Shut down the old PC, disconnect the C: drive (the one you want to transfer to the new box) from the internal IDE controller, wire it up to the new IDE controller, and fire up the old PC to ensure that the C: drive will boot from the new controller. Shut down. 3) Install that same new IDE controller card in the NEW PC along with the old C: drive. Unhook the new PC's C: drive from its internal controllers and just let it sit there unpowered for a while. (I'm not sure whether the new PC should be booted with just the new IDE controller card installed. I'm not clear on whether the ROMs in the PC are supposed to recognize the new hardware first...if that's even something that normally happens. Does the hard disk store all the configuration information?) 4) Fire up the NEW PC. The old disk drive SHOULD boot from that new IDE controller. Then Windows on the old drive will detect that there's new hardware that requires drivers: sound, video, etc. The key to all this is that the drive should "know" about the controller it's hooked to. All the other drivers are secondary to the disk controller. If the boot drive already has drivers for that particular controller then it should be happy to boot from it and the rest of the drivers can be installed when the "new hardware detected" messages appear. 5) Once all the drivers are installed, the old drive should be ready to go as the main boot drive in the new system with all the old programs in place and ready to go. 6) Finally, reconnect the new drive in a slave mode, use Casper (our net admin's favorite) to clone the old drive onto the new one, unhook the old drive and set the new drive to be the master, and fire up the new PC with its newly cloned new drive...and Bob's your uncle, Fanny's your aunt. All of this is simpler if one uses SATA drives, but the fact that it appears possible with plain old IDE drives is very encouraging...all for the cost of an IDE controller and Casper. Steve Erbach Neenah, WI USA On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 5:11 PM, Lembit Soobik wrote: > look at "Acronis true image echo workstation". it might do the job, but I > have not tested it. > from their site: > " > An ideal solution for backup and disaster recovery of the entire office > network or a local computer, Acronis(R) True Image EchoT Workstation gives you > many options, including the ability to backup an entire system or individual > files or folders; perform a disaster recovery backup or restore files, > folders, or an entire disk from an image; manage backup/restore tasks > remotely; restore the system to dissimilar hardware; and much more. Download > Free Trial now > > " > and if you try it, let me know how it works > > Lembit > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Erbach" > To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" > > Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 12:16 AM > Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... > > >> ...take a perfectly good, bootable IDE hard disk from one PC that's >> seen better days and mount it in a new PC with a new hard disk, and >> make the old drive boot the new PC? I mean, really. Are we forever >> doomed to having to re-install every bleeping bit of software on a new >> PC? >> >> I ask because it can become very problematical to re-install some >> software if there never was a CD for it. Besides the fact that it >> could take hours and hours to go through the routine and download all >> the farging upgrades to get everything on the new system to the point >> that it's as usable as the old PC. _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From accessd at shaw.ca Sat May 31 12:41:50 2008 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 10:41:50 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... In-Reply-To: <006401c8c24b$aa659960$1800a8c0@s1800> References: <39cb22f30805271516g60847c60t318cb50cdac037a5@mail.gmail.com> <007601c8c10f$d80efbf0$1800a8c0@s1800> <39cb22f30805300316o33b0a55cue8955e520dfe08bd@mail.gmail.com> <006401c8c24b$aa659960$1800a8c0@s1800> Message-ID: Hi Lembit: No it is not. Many of my client's drives are well in excess of 500GB. A DVD backup for these is just not practical but a high capacity portable drive can be the ticket. I just use BartsPE DVD to initialize things and then re-image back to portable. In most case the clients as well as myself have a local network which allows a network re-image and again I use a properly configured BartsPE DVD I use DriveImageXML extensively and with BartsPE DVD. The only issue is that the image does not backup the boot-tracks. ;-( If anyone does decide to go the BartsPE/DriveImageXML routine check out the following videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78gKzcuq-dw&mode=related&search= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WePCtSeKnd4&mode=related&search= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTEnKA7tOXM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8vtcdDQF8A&NR=1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0reKK2ASEaU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G-svI0xYXg&mode=related&search= I hope this helps someone. Jim -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Lembit Soobik Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 4:53 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... thanks, Steve. doing image backups to DVD is no magic, is it? so if that path works, I much prefer it. OTOH, your step 3 sounds like requiring black magic? "Unhook the new PC's C: drive from its internal > controllers and just let it sit there unpowered for a while. (I'm not > sure whether the new PC should be booted with just the new IDE > controller card installed." are you going to try that? Lembit ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Erbach" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 12:16 PM Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... > Lembit, Jon, and Jim L., > > Our network administrator at work had good things to say about > Acronis. However he seemed to think that to really get the "restore > the system to dissimilar hardware" to work right, one needed to do > image backups onto DVD. That's what he said. > > He did offer an alternative, though, one that might just do the trick. > Here's the routine (assuming IDE drives...but it's similar for SATA): > > 1) Install a new IDE controller card in the old PC and make sure the > current drivers are installed. > > 2) Shut down the old PC, disconnect the C: drive (the one you want to > transfer to the new box) from the internal IDE controller, wire it up > to the new IDE controller, and fire up the old PC to ensure that the > C: drive will boot from the new controller. Shut down. > > 3) Install that same new IDE controller card in the NEW PC along with > the old C: drive. Unhook the new PC's C: drive from its internal > controllers and just let it sit there unpowered for a while. (I'm not > sure whether the new PC should be booted with just the new IDE > controller card installed. I'm not clear on whether the ROMs in the > PC are supposed to recognize the new hardware first...if that's even > something that normally happens. Does the hard disk store all the > configuration information?) > > 4) Fire up the NEW PC. The old disk drive SHOULD boot from that new > IDE controller. Then Windows on the old drive will detect that > there's new hardware that requires drivers: sound, video, etc. The > key to all this is that the drive should "know" about the controller > it's hooked to. All the other drivers are secondary to the disk > controller. If the boot drive already has drivers for that particular > controller then it should be happy to boot from it and the rest of the > drivers can be installed when the "new hardware detected" messages > appear. > > 5) Once all the drivers are installed, the old drive should be ready > to go as the main boot drive in the new system with all the old > programs in place and ready to go. > > 6) Finally, reconnect the new drive in a slave mode, use Casper (our > net admin's favorite) to clone the old drive onto the new one, unhook > the old drive and set the new drive to be the master, and fire up the > new PC with its newly cloned new drive...and Bob's your uncle, Fanny's > your aunt. > > All of this is simpler if one uses SATA drives, but the fact that it > appears possible with plain old IDE drives is very encouraging...all > for the cost of an IDE controller and Casper. > > Steve Erbach > Neenah, WI > USA > > On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 5:11 PM, Lembit Soobik > wrote: >> look at "Acronis true image echo workstation". it might do the job, but I >> have not tested it. >> from their site: >> " >> An ideal solution for backup and disaster recovery of the entire office >> network or a local computer, Acronis(R) True Image EchoT Workstation >> gives you >> many options, including the ability to backup an entire system or >> individual >> files or folders; perform a disaster recovery backup or restore files, >> folders, or an entire disk from an image; manage backup/restore tasks >> remotely; restore the system to dissimilar hardware; and much more. >> Download >> Free Trial now >> >> " >> and if you try it, let me know how it works >> >> Lembit >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Steve Erbach" >> To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" >> >> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 12:16 AM >> Subject: [dba-Tech] Really and for true, how can I... >> >> >>> ...take a perfectly good, bootable IDE hard disk from one PC that's >>> seen better days and mount it in a new PC with a new hard disk, and >>> make the old drive boot the new PC? I mean, really. Are we forever >>> doomed to having to re-install every bleeping bit of software on a new >>> PC? >>> >>> I ask because it can become very problematical to re-install some >>> software if there never was a CD for it. Besides the fact that it >>> could take hours and hours to go through the routine and download all >>> the farging upgrades to get everything on the new system to the point >>> that it's as usable as the old PC. > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.4/1473 - Release Date: > 29.05.2008 19:53 > > _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From accessd at shaw.ca Sat May 31 12:44:23 2008 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 10:44:23 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] free online book offer In-Reply-To: <00cf01c8c250$bf82c610$6500a8c0@SusanOne> References: <00cf01c8c250$bf82c610$6500a8c0@SusanOne> Message-ID: This looks very interseting. Thanks Susan. Jim -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 5:28 AM To: DBA Tech List Subject: [dba-Tech] free online book offer Susan H. _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From accessd at shaw.ca Sat May 31 12:50:46 2008 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 10:50:46 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion In-Reply-To: <97007BDC0A1145208BAEBBA46CADCD96@BPCS> References: <09b001c8c199$dfd38ec0$6500a8c0@SusanOne> <39cb22f30805300332w28a55f67re9a95930bb7991af@mail.gmail.com> <97007BDC0A1145208BAEBBA46CADCD96@BPCS> Message-ID: <93C71B2DB69245F5B37044E0B948CAF1@creativesystemdesigns.com> Bill: That is a bit of good info. Jim -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Bill Patten Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 9:32 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion Linksys uses 192.168.1.1 for it's default but can be changed. An easy way to tell, is to go to the dos prompt (CMD) type IPCONFIG and look at the default gateway. That should be the IP address for the router. If you do not have the manual, you can usually find the password stuff by typing the model number and password in GOOGLE. If you have changed the password and can't remember it, you can usually reset the router to it's defaults by pushing a button, or other series of events again available on Google. HTH Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Erbach" To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 3:32 AM Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] wireless invasion Susan, Forgot to mention that communicating with your own wireless router via browser will require some form of 192.168.0.1. I have a D-Link router. I believe that Linksys routers use 192.168.1.0 ... in any event, something very similar. The proper IP address should be shown in the router's manual. Steve Erbach On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 9:39 AM, Susan Harkins wrote: > I'm using a wireless router to connect to a second computer. The main > computer uses cable internet via a regular modem. > > The second computer is running Vista and almost daily shows activity that > isn't mine -- downloads, changes to email preferences -- some weird stuff. > My first thought is that someone's using the wireless connection, but I'm > not seeing evidence of this on the main computer -- just the one that > actually connects via the wireless. > > I'm running the Windows firewall and when I installed the wireless router, > I secured it properly. > > I don't know where to begin to troubleshoot this problem. Any help? > > Susan H. > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From accessd at shaw.ca Sat May 31 12:56:42 2008 From: accessd at shaw.ca (Jim Lawrence) Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 10:56:42 -0700 Subject: [dba-Tech] Momentary Adieu In-Reply-To: <29f585dd0805301148n77b50202u5f91d5bbfcd27db5@mail.gmail.com> References: <29f585dd0805301148n77b50202u5f91d5bbfcd27db5@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Hi Arthur: Sounds wonderful....But be careful what you wish for. You were saying your place can accommodate 30 or more comfortably? ;-) Please send pictures. Jim -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Arthur Fuller Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 11:48 AM To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving; Discussion concerning MS SQL Server; Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: [dba-Tech] Momentary Adieu Sorry for the Cross-post, but I wanted to ensure that I touch all my friends on these lists. On Sunday morning I am moving to Bermuda to take a job as a SQL developer. It's a dream job and the money is excellent and the people are all really smart and the dress-code is very casual (tee shirt and shorts and sandals), and there is neither snow nor taxes. Where's the down side? So, consider this official notice of the creation of the Bermuda chapter of our group. My email will remain the same, so I won't lose touch, but it may take me a few days to get the Internet etc. installed. But fair warning, I'll be back in your faces within a few days. And we could always plan an dbAdvisor's conference in Bermuda, although the hotel prices are rather steep. Arthur _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com From fuller.artful at gmail.com Sat May 31 12:53:46 2008 From: fuller.artful at gmail.com (Arthur Fuller) Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 13:53:46 -0400 Subject: [dba-Tech] Momentary Adieu In-Reply-To: References: <29f585dd0805301148n77b50202u5f91d5bbfcd27db5@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <29f585dd0805311053s6eaea4a9p97134f7f02c4be62@mail.gmail.com> I shall post pictures as soon as I have some to post. A. On Sat, May 31, 2008 at 1:56 PM, Jim Lawrence wrote: > Hi Arthur: > > Sounds wonderful....But be careful what you wish for. You were saying your > place can accommodate 30 or more comfortably? ;-) > > Please send pictures. >