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SCCM OSD Basic troubleshooting

HayesJupe07/30/2009, 12:00 AM

SCCM 2007 OSD is a fantastic way to deploy operating systems, however, like most things SCCM issues can sometimes be difficult to resolve due to the sheer volume of logs to sift through and the dispersed nature of the blog posts that deal with some

Topic: MS System CenterTags: SCCM, OSD, Task Sequence, Operating System Deployment

Views: 68958Comments: 17

How to Disable Cellular Data Network (Internet) on iPhone?

Mortaza_doulaty05/06/2009, 12:00 AM

How to Disable Cellular Data Network (Internet) on iPhone? (Taken from my web) You may need to disable cellular data network on your iPhone in some conditions, after tapping menus and wasting your time, you may find out it is impossible, or may

Topic: iPhoneTags: cellular data network, internet, iPhone

Views: 16558Comments: 2

Dual Monitor and Remote Desktop

tigermatt11/22/2008, 12:00 AM

Having a dual- or triple-monitor configuration does a lot to boost your productivity, but what about when you want to connect to a Terminal Services session? By default, a Terminal Services screen can either be configured to fill your screen, or to

Topic: Remote Desktop/Terminal ServicesTags: Microsoft, Remote Desktop Connection, Terminal Services, Dual Monitor Configuration, Multiple Monitors

Views: 13492Comments: 11

import self-signed certificates into iPhone

rduke1502/06/2010, 12:00 AM

If you need to import self-signed SSL certificates into your Apple iPhone, you may get the cryptic error message: "Invalid Profile - Profile format not recognized". Apparently, the iPhone doesn't understand the usual PEM (Privacy-Enhanced Mail) c

Topic: iPhoneTags: iPhone, SSL, certificates, invalid profile

Views: 12712Comments: 2

How to Change Your Ringtone Settings on a Blackberry Curve

jhoekman06/11/2009, 12:00 AM

Ever have trouble updating the ringtone settings on a Blackberry Curve? If so, here are the steps for changing your ringtone settings. The most interesting thing about changing your ringtone settings is that once you know where to start, it get

Topic: Blackberry Operating SystemTags: Blackberrry, Curve, Change Ringtone

Views: 11988Comments: 3

Solid State Drive / SSD Performance and Optimization Tips

Tribus02/22/2010, 12:00 AM

Solid State Drive Performance Tips: Solid state storage technology has become a standard now.  After using one myself for quite awhile, I decided to put together a collection of tips/suggestions that I have found around the internet here on EE fo

Topic: Hard Drives & StorageTags: SSD, Solid State Drive, Storage, Optimization, TRIM, AHCI, Windows 7, Microsoft OS, General Hardware

Views: 10264Comments: 14

SAN 101 Basics of administrating a SAN.

NeilChak02/25/2010, 12:00 AM

IBM Storage and Cisco Fabric SAN 101 By Neil Chakrabarty My class notes from the class taught by David Lawrence of IBM on 30 April to May 2, 2007 and supplemented by screenshots of the software systems used. Disclaimer This information is provid

Topic: Storage TechnologyTags: Fiber Channel Storage IBM DS4400 CISCO 9216 EXP710 BladeCenter

Views: 8832Comments: 1

Windows Mobile Barcode Readers

carlo_vanorsouw04/21/2010, 12:00 AM

Windows Mobile Barcode Scanning These days almost every product has a barcode in some way... amongst there are 1D barcodes en 2D barcodes.. From http://www.barcodeman.com/faq/2d.php I found some handy definitions and insights. 1D barcodes

Topic: Windows Mobile (Pocket PC / Win CE) Operating SystemsTags: Windows Mobile Barcode Readers 1D 2D

Views: 8470Comments: 4

Windows OS migration to dissimilar hardware. How to migrate to new hardware without OS reinstallation.

noxcho02/26/2010, 12:00 AM

History I think many of us have had this question - how do I transfer my well-adjusted and smoothly running OS plus all applications to new hardware. Because normal attempts (normal to user's point of view) to move the HDD with OS from one PC to an

Topic: Backup & Restore SoftwareTags: Hardware independent restore, P2P, Intel to AMD, crossplatform migration, migrate to dissimilar hardware

Views: 7179Comments: 19

Using Your BlackBerry: For The Novice Smart Phone User

jennhp10/19/2009, 12:00 AM

For those of you who are frightened by terms like SQL Server and think that C or C++ is an average or slightly above average grade on your homework, never fear. You've come to the right article. If you're like me, you look at the Experts on EE and f

Topic: Blackberry Operating SystemTags: BlackBerry, Mobile Devices

Views: 7113Comments: 10

Redirected Printing in a Remote Desktop Environment

bb_xpress01/05/2011, 12:00 AM

The question has been asked on multiple occasions as to how best to do printing in a remote desktop or terminal services environment.   It seems that this particular question has plagued several people and most especially as Terminal Services, as

Topic: Remote Desktop/Terminal ServicesTags: Redirected printing, RDP, Terminal Services, personal printers

Views: 6232Comments: 14

Troubleshooting SCCM State Migration Points and Management Points

JonLambert02/24/2010, 12:00 AM

Introduction There are a few common issues with SCCM State Migration Points (SMPs) or Management Points (MPs) that either prevent the installation of the site system component, or causes them not to function correctly.  This article covers some of

Topic: MS System CenterTags: SCCM, Management Point, State Migration Point

Views: 6191Comments: 5

System Center Operations Manager Overview

BatuhanCetin12/17/2009, 12:00 AM

In this article. I will discuss the roles and components included in Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 product. The roles in SCOM can be discussed in two main categories. The first category is the mandatory roles which must be se

Topic: MS System CenterTags: SCOM 2007, roles, components, overview, opsmgr roles

Views: 5794Comments: 7

Short overview of how to troubleshoot bad hardware when a pc does not post

nobus11/11/2009, 12:00 AM

So, if your PC is old or new and it does not boot or has no display then what do you do? Precautions : -During connecting or disconnecting devices, be sure to have the AC electrical power disconnected -Temporarily ground yourself, or use a wris

Topic: Computer MotherboardsTags: no post, no boot, hardware

Views: 5703Comments: 25

Global VPN Client IP Assignment Using The Sonicwall Appliance

digitap11/25/2010, 12:00 AM

This article will step through configuring a SonicWALL appliance to utilize an internal DHCP server for Global VPN Client (GVC) hosts.  There are times when using an external (external to the SonicWALL) DHCP server, such as Windows Servers, isn’t pr

Topic: Networking HardwareTags: sonicwall, gvc, DHCP, WLAN

Views: 5629Comments: 16

Simple Binding. Cocoa GUI Application without Outlets.

pgnatyuk07/09/2010, 12:00 AM

An Outlet in Cocoa is a persistent reference to a GUI control; it connects a property (a variable) to a control.  For example, it is common to create an Outlet for the text field GUI control and change the text that appears in this field via that Ou

Topic: Objective-C Programming LanguageTags: Cocoa, Key-Value Coding, Binding

Views: 5409Comments: 7

Disk drive reliability overview

dlethe03/27/2010, 12:00 AM

Don't buy such-and-such disk drives, they are not reliable!    Boy, how many times have we read a post from a well-meaning person who had some bad experiences with a drive and now they exclaim the entire company's products can't be trusted.  First,

Topic: Hard Drives & StorageTags: disks, disk drives, reliability, failure, data recovery, RAID, disk errors, bad blocks

Views: 5331Comments: 48

iTunes Fails to Download Song on Mobile Device: Download Error. Tap to Retry.

DrUltima05/14/2010, 12:00 AM

I recently tried to buy two songs from iTunes on my iPhone 3G.  Both songs errored out and listed in the "Downloads" tab with the error "Download error. Tap to retry."  The problem is that no matter how many times I tried, it failed and returned to

Topic: iPhoneTags: iTunes, iPhone, Download error, Tap to retry

Views: 5206Comments: 4

How to customize a default user profile in Windows 7 before capturing Image for Operating System Deployment

a-Jaleel07/14/2010, 12:00 AM

Case Summary: In this Article we introduce the new method to configure the default user profile using Automated profile copy with sysprep rather than the old ways such as the manual copy of a configured profile to default user profile Old meth

Topic: MS System CenterTags: Configuration Manager, Operating System Deployment, Windows 7, Local Profile

Views: 5196Comments: 12

How To: CHEAPLY Replace Cisco Device Fans (Or Cisco LED Fan Mod)

MaestroDT02/26/2010, 12:00 AM

If you’re like me and you like peace and quiet, saving money, and pretty lights, then this article is for you. For financial reasons, I buy all the Cisco equipment for my home lab second-hand. The first thing to wear out is usually one of the coo

Topic: Networking HardwareTags: Cisco, Cooling, Fan, Router, Switch, Cheap, Replace, Mod, Modify, Modification

Views: 5163Comments: 0

Setting WAN MTU Size For Sonicwall Appliances

digitap05/17/2010, 12:00 AM

Occasionally, we encounter connectivity issues that appear to be isolated to cable internet service.  The issues we typically encountered were reset errors within Internet Explorer when accessing web sites or continually dropped or failing VPN conne

Topic: Networking Hardware FirewallsTags: MTU, Cable, WAN, Sonicwall

Views: 5049Comments: 16

How to Configure a FREE Hardward PPTP VPN Using a DD-WRT Compatible Router

MaestroDT03/01/2010, 12:00 AM

Do you have an old router lying around the house that you don’t know what to do with? Check the make and model, then refer to either of these links to see if its compatible. ...

Topic: Virtual Private Networking (VPN)Tags: VPN, router, configure, free, hardware, pptp, dd-wrt, compatible

Views: 4946Comments: 1

Imaging: operating system insurance

vallis11/20/2008, 12:00 AM

Many experts here spend several hours a day dealing with  problems which are often resolvable only by reinstalling Windows. That means at least a day down the drain - if you can find all your installation discs. Many people don't know how to reinst

Topic: Backup & Restore SoftwareTags: imaging, Acronis True Image, Booit NG, BING, Norton Ghost

Views: 4748Comments: 3

Cisco IP SLA for failover

wingatesl11/20/2008, 12:00 AM

While it is possible to put two routes in place with the secondary having a higher metric, this may not always work. In the event of a failure that does not bring down the physical interface on the router the primary route is not removed. There is a

Topic: Network RoutersTags: Cisco, Dual, ISP

Views: 4722Comments: 2

Bridging Cisco Router Interfaces

StrifeJester04/14/2010, 12:00 AM

This article is a guide to configure bridging on Cisco Routers.  This is something I never knew was possible until after making a few phone calls to Cisco.  Using bridging saved our company money by not requiring us to purchase a new switch.  Bridgi

Topic: Network RoutersTags: Bridge, Cisco, BVI, Router, Configuration

Views: 4693Comments: 5

Boot Disks: UBCD4Win and SARDU

tzucker05/06/2010, 12:00 AM

I have written before on the benefits of using a Boot media other than your HDD when it has become infected.   The article I wrote about creating a bootable CD/DVD/USB was mainly concerned with building a UBCD4Win on CD or DVD.   Since then I have p

Topic: Hard Drives & StorageTags: Boot Disk, OS, UBCD, UBCD4Win, SARDU, Windows, Linux, Rescue Disk, Boot CD, Bootable USB

Views: 4672Comments: 10

Novatel Merlin u630 Vodafone drivers and configuration tricks

vivigatt02/25/2010, 12:00 AM

I have had so many issues with my Vodafone 3G card (Novatel Merlin u630, provided by French carrier SFR) on Windows XP laptops that I thought I would create an help page for other users (I solved the issues). First issue, with my IBM/Lenovo lapto

Topic: Wireless NetworkingTags: Merlin U630, drivers, Windows XP

Views: 4633Comments: 0

Motorola Droid - Why I converted to Verizon after 11 years with T-Mobile

DrDamnit12/16/2009, 12:00 AM

For 11 years, I had been a T-Mobile customer. Actually, I was originally a PowerTel customer. Then they were bought by T-Mobile, and I became a de facto T-Mobile customer. I frequently described T-Mobile as the KMart of the cell phone world. Sign

Topic: Handhelds and PDAsTags: motorola, droid, verizon, andriod, google os, google operating system

Views: 4580Comments: 38

Recovering a Dead CISCO Switch/Router

DevilWAH11/21/2008, 12:00 AM

The following recovery method will work on All Cisco Switchs that run ISO software. You will need a good copy of the IOS version you want you use saved on your PC and a Com's Cable. The software for these switches comes as a .tar file. Tar i

Topic: Networking HardwareTags: CISCO, ISO, Software, Firmware, Recovery, Flashing, Bricked

Views: 4538Comments: 1

Perform a 30-30-30 reset on your Wireless Router

Darr24701/05/2009, 12:00 AM

This article describes how to perform a hard reset on your router. Usually this is most-useful on wireless routers, but the same concept applies to nearly all home/SOHO routers. This process will return the router to factory defaults, so record your

Topic: Wireless NetworkingTags: 30-30-30, hard reset

Views: 4460Comments: 5

Testing for bad hardware

KrazyRhino08/29/2008, 12:00 AM

Background: In every computer problem that exhibits as a stoppage (either stopping while the computer is in the middle of something or on startup) the first thing to do is figure out if the problem is hardware related or if it is software related.

Topic: Miscellaneous HardwareTags: badcaps knoppix bartpe

Views: 4271Comments: 0

How to Configure Hard-Link Migration in User State Migration Tool 4.0

a-Jaleel04/12/2010, 12:00 AM

Case Summary Description: A new version if User State Migration Tool contains a nice feature which is called Hard-Link Migration, we can use this feature when we migrate from Microsoft Windows XP to Microsoft Windows 7. We have Microsoft Sy

Topic: MS System CenterTags: Configuration Manager

Views: 4241Comments: 6

Restore a Windows system with Norton Ghost from a RAID controller that requires a driver

mrjoltcola07/23/2009, 12:00 AM

One of the frustrating downsides to using third party RAID hardware is the frequent lack of native driver support in the standard OS.  During install, Windows prompts for third party storage drivers from CD or USB so it is straightforward, but it ca

Topic: Disaster RecoveryTags:

Views: 4150Comments: 3

Review: AVAMAR Backup and Recovery System

rbarnhardt07/17/2010, 12:00 AM

Determining the appropriate backup solution for a company can be a daunting task. I was part of a team that recently went through this process at my current company.  We had several products in use to back up our environment, including Netbackup, V-

Topic: Backup & Restore SoftwareTags: Storage, backup and restore

Views: 4142Comments: 4

Diagnose And Repair Your DC Power Jack On Your Laptop Mother Board

Grant184211/09/2010, 12:00 AM

 When you hit the power button on your laptop and it does nothing there are a couple of things that you need to check. You will need to check your Ac Power Adapter and your DC Power Jack.  Tip: If you have checked your Ac power adapter and know

Topic: General LaptopTags: DC, Power Jack, Diagnose Laptop, Mother Board

Views: 4109Comments: 18

Dell - Correct Driver Load Order (after re-installing Windows)

Darr24711/30/2008, 12:00 AM

See Installing Drivers in the Correct Order on Dell's website.

Topic: Personal ComputersTags: Dell, Desktop, Driver Installation, Driver Load Order, Load Order, EC, Inspiron, Dimension, Studio XPS, Studio Hybrid, OptiPlex, Precision, Vostro, XPS, SmartPC, WebPC

Views: 4066Comments: 3

Windows 2008 RRAS VPN L2TP with Preshared Key IPsec creation

cshepfam12/23/2010, 12:00 AM

Like many others, when I created a Windows 2008 RRAS VPN server, I connected via PPTP, and still do, but there are problems that can arise from solely using PPTP.  One particular problem was that the CFO of the company used a Virgin Broadband Wirele

Topic: Virtual Private Networking (VPN)Tags: windows 2008, rras, vpn, rras server, rras 2008, L2TP IPsec, IPsec, L2TP, PPTP, Windows 7 VPN

Views: 4052Comments: 4

Why I prefer Blackberry over iPhone for business

GLComputing02/03/2010, 12:00 AM

Having now spent 3 months on the iPhone, I am at a loss as to how anyone would choose this device for business use. After many years using Blackberry phones (several 7xxx models and, until recently, an 8100 Pearl) I have reluctantly had to switch to

Topic: Blackberry Operating SystemTags: iPhone, Blackberry, PDA, smart phone

Views: 4025Comments: 30

How to Setup a RDP to an External IP

Bilbo3D11/15/2010, 12:00 AM

Remote Desktop Protocol or RDP has become an essential tool in many offices. This article will show you how to set up an external IP to point directly to an RDP session. There are many reasons why this is beneficial but perhaps the top reason is con

Topic: Remote Desktop/Terminal ServicesTags: Networking, Remote Desktop

Views: 3991Comments: 4

Windows 7 Deployment using SCCM2007 - A simple guide

woolnoir02/15/2011, 12:00 AM

This is my 3rd article on SCCM in recent weeks, the 1st dealing with installation on a 2008 R2 host is here, the 2nd showing basic configuration is here. This article aims to provide a simple overview of windows 7 deployment for the novice SCCM user

Topic: MS System CenterTags: SCCM, OSD, Task Sequence, Operating System Deployment, SCCM2007, Windows 2008, Configuration, Client, Client Agents, Windows7, Windows 7

Views: 3981Comments: 4

How to fix Brother DCP 130C ink recognition problem

dp_expert10/07/2009, 12:00 AM

If you use a Brother DCP 130C or similar Brother printer, at some point you might encounter the following problem: after you change the ink cartridge, the printer displays an "ink empty" message. Sometimes you just need to follow the instructions

Topic: PrintersTags: DCP 130C, Brother printer, Ink not detected, cartrige replacement

Views: 3820Comments: 3

Request User State Storage - Error 0x00002004

a-Jaleel02/03/2010, 12:00 AM

Action: ----------- You have Microsoft Configuration Manager 2007 R2 with Service Pack 2 and you are trying to run task sequence to on the client machine "Windows 7" to capture user profile and deploy a new image then restore user profile. Prob

Topic: MS System CenterTags: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager

Views: 3654Comments: 1

If You Don't Need Interface Builder.

pgnatyuk09/17/2010, 12:00 AM

Preface I don't like visual development tools that are supposed to write a program for me. Even if it is Xcode and I can use Interface Builder. Yes, it is a perfect tool and has helped me a lot, mainly, in the beginning, when my programs were small

Topic: Objective-C Programming LanguageTags: Xcode, Interface Builder, xib-file

Views: 3514Comments: 10

Backup imaging, disaster recovery, Paragon backup tools

noxcho12/08/2009, 12:00 AM

It is hard to imagine nowadays that someone does not have a PC. Though it is far from being true the situation is turning to become true soon. PC hardware is being developed rapidly. Desktops, laptops\notebooks and netbooks are knocking our door

Topic: Backup & Restore SoftwareTags: Data backup, Windows backup and recovery, restore to dissimilar hardware

Views: 3460Comments: 15

The SSPORT Service Failed to Start

djMundy11/12/2010, 12:00 AM

This seems to be a very common error related to the Samsung printer driver. First, this is the error we're talking about: Log: System Type: Error Event: 7000 Agent Time: 3:37:24 am 22-Apr-09 Event Time: 6:07:24 pm 21-Apr-09 UTC Source: Se

Topic: PrintersTags: ssport, service

Views: 3419Comments: 4

Optimizing Lithium-ion batteries in Apple Portable Notebooks

Mactechtrainer03/24/2010, 12:00 AM

The purpose of this Apple-hardware based article is to provide helpful information about an important component required of all Apple portable notebooks (Apple does not call them "Laptops" because they are too hot to sit on your lap), but is not o

Topic: Apple LaptopTags: Apple Laptop, Macbook, Macbook Air, Macbook Pro, Portable, Mac Laptop, Laptop Battery, Apple Laptop Battery, Portable Battery

Views: 3369Comments: 16

Password Recovery for Cisco Catalyst 2900XL, 3500XL, 2950, and 3550 Series Switches

jjmartineziii11/20/2008, 12:00 AM

The worst thing when starting a new job is when the previous Network Administrator left behind no documentation. How do you get into the devices? If you've been in this situation or just accidently mistyped your password, this article will hopefully

Topic: Network Switches & HubsTags: Cisco, Catalyst, Password Recovery, Switch

Views: 3334Comments: 1

Computer Overheating

samroy201003/06/2011, 12:00 AM

System overheating may become a serious problem if not taken care of at the proper time. I am writing this article because I faced a similar problem. Intro All electronic devices produce heat, but computers are a special case - the processors bo

Topic: Computer Fans and CoolingTags: Overheating

Views: 3310Comments: 9

Creating a bootable CD/USB

tzucker01/27/2010, 12:00 AM

Sometimes the best way to deal with an infected computer is to boot from external media and run your tools from there.  The reason you may wish to do this really depends on the infection.  Some malware is so recalcitrant that no matter what you do i

Topic: Hard Drives & StorageTags: windows, linux, USB, bootable USB, bootable CD, UBCD, Ubuntu

Views: 3302Comments: 5

Using BlackBerry Enterprise Transporter (BET) to move users from 4.1.x to 5.0

-jonny-07/01/2009, 12:00 AM

With the release of BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 5.0 and the large amount of new features on offer, many administrators, IT architects and professionals will be looking very seriously (if not already considering) at migrating to, or deploying,

Topic: Blackberry Operating SystemTags: BlackBerry, BES, 4.1, 5.0, Enterprise Transporter, BET, BlackBerry Enterprise Server

Views: 3295Comments: 25

VPN: use default gateway AND access your local network

vivigatt04/27/2010, 12:00 AM

Sometimes, you want your microsoft VPN to route all the traffic to the remote network. Usually your employer network. This makes it possible to access all the nodes inside this remote LAN, even if they have no "public DNS" entries. To do so, you wo

Topic: Virtual Private Networking (VPN)Tags: VPN, route, LAN; Default Gateway

Views: 3267Comments: 4

Check Laptop Power Adapter Voltage

Grant184207/14/2010, 12:00 AM

When I work on a laptop, the first thing I always check is for proper voltage output. Many times I have had customers bring only their laptop in and think their battery is bad - then  I plug in my universal adapter and the battery charges fine.

Topic: General LaptopTags: Laptop, Check, Power, Voltage.

Views: 3253Comments: 1

Configure a Cisco ASA with Android native VPN with Active Directory Authentication

ZTrek706/20/2011, 12:00 AM

For a while, I have wanted to connect my HTC Incredible to my corporate network to take advantage of the phone's powerful capabilities. I searched online and came up with varied answers from "it won't work" to super complicated statements that I did

Topic: Virtual Private Networking (VPN)Tags: Android, VPN, RADIUS, Active Directory, Cisco, ASA

Views: 3141Comments: 1

SonicWALL SSL VPN application for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch

amatson7812/04/2011, 12:00 AM

Some of you may have heard that SonicWALL has finally released an app for iOS devices giving us long awaited connectivity for our iPhone's, iPod's, and iPad's. This guide is just a quick rundown on how to get up and running quickly using the app.

Topic: Virtual Private Networking (VPN)Tags: sonicwall, ssl, vpn, ssl vpn, iphone, ipad, iOS

Views: 3014Comments: 5

First iPhone Application

pgnatyuk07/08/2010, 12:00 AM

Have you thought about creating an iPhone application (app), but didn't even know where to get started? Here's how: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Important pre-programming comments: I’ve never tri

Topic: Objective-C Programming LanguageTags: iPhone SDK, Objective-C, Cocoa Touch

Views: 2994Comments: 15

Fix for Optical Mouse Single Click Problem

hiteshgoldeneye01/19/2010, 12:00 AM

Well I am not sure whether i deserve anything (credit or points) for this article, since I have not written the source code but discovered the same while browsing the net. I only wish to help EE users save some money and probably help the environmen

Topic: Mice / KeyboardsTags: Optical Mouse

Views: 2906Comments: 2

Juniper ScreenOS traffic profiling with fprofile

Qlemo05/15/2009, 12:00 AM

In this tutorial I will show you with short command examples how to obtain a packet footprint of all traffic flowing thru your Juniper device running ScreenOS. I do not know the exact firmware requirement, but I think the fprofile command is availab

Topic: Network RoutersTags: Juniper, ScreenOS, SSG, profiling, footprint

Views: 2895Comments: 2

Citrix Receiver for BlackBerry Setup

LeeOsborneUK06/23/2010, 12:00 AM

The latest Citrix Receiver has been released (May 2010) and is finally available for BlackBerry devices, version 1.0. Once installed, BB users can access Citrix applications from their device, on any* mobile network or WiFi connection. This is cu

Topic: Blackberry Operating SystemTags: Citrix, BlackBerry, Receiver

Views: 2873Comments: 3

Bluetooth - Explained to a Finer Level

grtraders01/27/2010, 12:00 AM

Introduction: I have always been fascinated by wireless technology ranging from Infrared to Wimax. Bluetooth comes next to Infrared (in terms of distance of operation) and is commonly used in gadgets like Cellphones, PDAs and Computers for the ex

Topic: General LaptopTags: bluetooth windows devices pair dongle bluesoleil widcomm microsoft

Views: 2836Comments: 7

MP has discarded a report when processing Ddr

a-Jaleel03/06/2010, 12:00 AM

Case Summary Problem Description: If you have more than one Management Point on your Active Directory Site, or you had old SCCM or SMS site system and you deploy a new site site system with a new Management Point without removing old Managemen

Topic: MS System CenterTags: System Center Configuration Manager 2007

Views: 2766Comments: 5

Dell - Correct Driver Load Order (after installing Windows)

Darr24712/03/2008, 12:00 AM

See Installing Drivers in the Correct Order on Dell's website.

Topic: PC LaptopsTags: Dell, Notebook, Laptop, Driver Installation, Driver Load Order, Load Order, Inspiron, Latitude, Precision, SmartStep, Studio, Vostro, XPS

Views: 2758Comments: 11

Hard Drive Crash Recovery Primer

RohitBagchi12/26/2008, 12:00 AM

This is a little compilation of tips and procedures to help with data recovery from a failed / failing hard drive. The information here can be applied to Desktop/Server/Laptop and external hard drives. All of us have at one time or another been

Topic: Computer Hard DrivesTags: Hard Disk, Hardware, Recovery, Data

Views: 2710Comments: 0

Remote Control over the Internet -- for FREE

mds-cos04/21/2010, 12:00 AM

Haven’t we all been there – Mom (or Grandma) needs help on her computer, so calls her IT son (or grandson) for help.  Wouldn’t it be so much easier to just remotely connect to her computer and fix the thing rather than trying to go through it on the

Topic: Remote Access SoftwareTags: Remote Control, VNC, Helpdesk

Views: 2703Comments: 8

Basic Troubleshooting of the iPhone

laneybeal06/11/2009, 12:00 AM

Although the iPhone has become an incredibly popular device in the cellular industry, the complex technology and software coordination required between Apple and the wireless carriers have seemed to leave many iPhone owners with technical issues.

Topic: Apple HardwareTags: Apple, iPhone, iPod

Views: 2692Comments: 6

How to restore factory Hard Drive / Flash drive Capacity

Shbasha11/14/2011, 12:00 AM

Problem description :  Some external hard disks / USB flash drives do not show actual space as mentioned in the factory settings. This is a common problem when you use an 8 GB USB drive to make it bootable to install a firmware/ driver on a serv

Topic: Hard Drives & StorageTags: Flash drive, Storage, USB

Views: 2687Comments: 1

How the Windows Deployment Service not starting was solved

efosnaught11/10/2010, 12:00 AM

The environment that this is running in is SCCM 2007 R2 running on a Windows 2008 R2 server. The PXE Distribution point is running on its own Windows 2008 R2 box. This is what Event viewer showed after trying to start the WDS service:  An erro

Topic: MS System CenterTags: SCCM 2007 R2, 0xC1030104

Views: 2657Comments: 3

How to test your laptop battery

Grant184207/18/2010, 12:00 AM

Before accusing the battery of being bad be sure to test if the Power Adaptor is working properly. Click ...

Topic: General LaptopTags: test, laptop, battery

Views: 2636Comments: 5

iPhone Current Location Tutorial

SpeedyApocalypse10/05/2010, 12:00 AM

This tutorial is posted by Aaron Wojnowski, administrator at SDKExpert.net.  To view more iPhone tutorials, visit www.sdkexpert.net. This is a very simple tutorial on finding the user's current location easily. In this tutorial, you will learn ho

Topic: Objective-C Programming LanguageTags: iPhone, Current, Location, Tutorial, aaron, Wojnowski, Core, SDK

Views: 2568Comments: 1

Iphone / Ipad free VOIP applications

raneeshcr02/15/2011, 12:00 AM

The usage of voip service is growing at a very high speed; especially in corporate environments to cut down the cost of the normal huge telephone bills. There are many voip enabled handsets that are available. In the near future we can forget about

Topic: iPhoneTags: Iphone 4/3G Ipad

Views: 2542Comments: 10

Dealing With Laptop BIOS Passwords

DrKlahn04/06/2011, 12:00 AM

Two to three times a week, some version of the question below is posted: "I have a laptop that (was given to me / I bought on ebay / I forgot the password for).  I can't (start it / upgrade the BIOS / change BIOS settings) because it's asking for

Topic: PC LaptopsTags: BIOS passwords, laptop passwords, startup passwords, laptop BIOS passwords, missing passwords, unknown passwords

Views: 2528Comments: 13

Hidden Commands on a BlackBerry

MikeTheRelic06/20/2011, 12:00 AM

I've already touched on keyboard shortcuts that can be used in a BlackBerry to make navigation much more easy but there are also another set of commands which are hidden for different reasons. Standard users won't need these unless under exceptional

Topic: Blackberry Operating SystemTags: blackberry commands tips

Views: 2522Comments: 8

BlackBerry TroubleShooting - Message Delivery Confirmation

RobMobility11/29/2011, 12:00 AM

Have you ever wondered if there is a way to get a message delivery receipt without interrogating the BlackBerry log files or using the Resource Kit tools? It is possible using this tip: When troubleshooting whether a BlackBerry is receiving email

Topic: Blackberry Operating SystemTags: BlackBerry

Views: 2511Comments: 0

Taking extra steps to remove stubborn Windows XP printer problems

WiReDNeT11/20/2009, 12:00 AM

How to solve seemingly unsolvable printer issues. Users sometimes run into printing issues where all the normal steps do not seem to work. Well the steps below can show users how to take one extra step beyond the normal steps needed to remove old

Topic: PrintersTags: Windows XP printer problems

Views: 2509Comments: 16

Finding a driver for a device

Grant184211/25/2011, 12:00 AM

I originally posted this Article Here and thought I would now share with the Experts Exchange community. Driver Problems Often when you format your windows pc or laptop you will boot up to a desktop and find you have no sound or the video is not

Topic: General LaptopTags: find driver device windows computer

Views: 2472Comments: 0

Certificate Authentication -- Ops Mgr 2007 ACS

jss119911/21/2008, 12:00 AM

The steps below assume that SCOM monitoring communication has been established via certificate authentication. 1. At the ACS collector server, stop the AdtServer service and then run AdtServer --c from the command prompt and select the certifica

Topic: MS System CenterTags: Microsoft, MOM, SCOM, System Center Operations Manager

Views: 2445Comments: 1

SCCM 2007 Additional Configuration on a 2008 R2 Server

woolnoir02/15/2011, 12:00 AM

My previous article detailed one possible method to get SCCM 2007 installed and operational on a windows 2008 R2 server. Before you can begin to use the system for meaningful activities in a production or lab environment there are a few configuratio

Topic: MS System CenterTags: SCCM, OSD, Task Sequence, Operating System Deployment, SCCM2007, Windows 2008, Configuration, Client, Client AGents

Views: 2413Comments: 1

The bad hard disk problem

nobus04/30/2010, 12:00 AM

Many people find themselves in a situation while using PC's that they suspect or find out they have a hard disk problem. The big question then is what to do about it; how to handle the problem, and in which order.  This article is intended to help p

Topic: Computer Hard DrivesTags: hard disk, HDD, bad disk

Views: 2391Comments: 17

XBox 360 open NAT setup Juniper Netscreen / SSG

sangamc12/02/2010, 12:00 AM

Optimal Xbox 360 connectivity requires "OPEN NAT". If you use Juniper Netscreen or SSG firewall products in a home setting, the following steps will allow you get rid of the dreaded warning screen below and achieve the best online gaming environment

Topic: Networking Hardware FirewallsTags: xbox 360 open NAT netscreen, xbox NAT netscreen, xbox 360 open NAT ssg, xbox NAT ssg

Views: 2368Comments: 23

*** CD or DVD will not eject from Apple Desktop Computer ***

Mactechtrainer03/18/2010, 12:00 AM

Troubleshooting Apple Desktops has its challenges just like any component of high technology and innovation. Some hardware issues within Apple Desktops, are fairly simple to resolve and have straight-forward procedures. With other hardware probl

Topic: Apple DesktopTags: Apple Desktop, Mac Mini, iMac, Mac Pro, Power Mac, Super Drive, Combo-Drive, Optical Drive

Views: 2325Comments: 5

Filtering traffic initiated from cisco router

irom7703/02/2010, 12:00 AM

It happens many times that access list (ACL) have to be applied to outgoing router interface in order to limit some traffic.This article is about how to test ACL from the router which is not very intuitive for everyone. Below scenario shows simple s

Topic: Network RoutersTags: cisco router access list filter

Views: 2312Comments: 0

Full Implementation of MS Office Keyboard under Vista 64 and Windows 7

2ward201/03/2010, 12:00 AM

To Enable Full Function of the Microsoft Office Keyboard (RT9450) in Vista 64 and Windows 7 These instructions worked for me using IntelliType v 6.1, but later versions of IntelliType might also work.  These suggestions work on Vista 64 bit, but

Topic: Mice / KeyboardsTags: Vista 64 Office keyboard AutoHotKey scrollwheel remap

Views: 2306Comments: 5

How to remove SCCM/SMS Sites from Console

a-Jaleel12/25/2010, 12:00 AM

Problem Description: Actually I found the below issue with some customers after migration from SMS 2003 to SCCM 2007 and epically if they change site code, some clients may appear in the console with old site code, plus old sites still appearing

Topic: MS System CenterTags: SCCM, SMS

Views: 2296Comments: 10

General PC Image Deployment: Sysprep and Ghost

emilgas11/24/2010, 12:00 AM

Symantec Ghost is the number one software used for mass image deployment in enterprises. There are many others tools, including free and open source, but Ghost by far is number one. Sysprep is a utility developed by Microsoft to facilitate the ma

Topic: Norton Ghost Backup SoftwareTags: System Image, Mass Image Deployment, Sysprep, Ghost, Symantec Ghost

Views: 2287Comments: 2

Securing a Home Router (Wireless)

shekerra10/01/2008, 12:00 AM

In a WLAN, anything you broadcast over the air can be intercepted.  By default a wireless network is wide open to all until security is configured. Even when security is configured information can still be intercepted! It is very important that you

Topic: Network RoutersTags: router, wireless

Views: 2279Comments: 9

Tivoli Storage Manager - Client Side Encryption

gkelliott05/22/2010, 12:00 AM

TSM has the ability to encrypt data at the client node before sending the data to the TSM server. There are two methods that are available 1. Transparent Encryption This is where the encryption key is managed by and stored on the TSM server.  If

Topic: Tivoli Storage ManagerTags: TSM Client Side Encryption

Views: 2276Comments: 3

How to deploy PCs with SCCM

umpalumpur10/15/2010, 12:00 AM

1. Boot PC and press F10, select storage options and change the compatibility from “AHCI” to “IDE”, save and exit 2. Boot PC and press F12 3. Upon PXE display of searching for DHCP server, press Pause break to obtain MAC address 3. Open Configu

Topic: MS System CenterTags: SCCM deploy PXE troubleshoot

Views: 2273Comments: 1

Basic computer tune-up with little or no hardware upgrades

WiReDNeT02/19/2010, 12:00 AM

Basic computer tune-up with little or no hardware upgrades. Giving an old computer a tune-up usually results in a minimal performance gain, but a gain nonetheless. Several times a week, I’m faced with users at work who ask to make their computers

Topic: General Computer SystemsTags: basic computer tune-up maintenance

Views: 2247Comments: 6

Creating a New Project in CUDA

ammasajan03/03/2010, 12:00 AM

This tutorial demonstrates how to create a new Project for developing CUDA enabled Apps in NVIDIA GPU platform. Prerequisites: GPU(s) - Geforce, Tesla, etc. CUDA SDK - Installed CUDA Driver - Installed CUDA Toolkit - Installed CUDA Samp

Topic: Miscellaneous HardwareTags: CUDA, GPU, Programming, C

Views: 2219Comments: 0

Port configurations on Cisco Catalyst switches

Kvistofta08/20/2010, 12:00 AM

I see many questions here on Experts Exchange regarding switch port configurations and trunks. This article is meant for beginners in the subject to help to get basic knowledge about Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) and port-configurations in Cisco

Topic: Network Switches & HubsTags: cisco, switch, vlan, 802.1q, trunk, tagged, untagged, native

Views: 2218Comments: 8

Moving servers to new subnet

irom7702/10/2010, 12:00 AM

New Server 172.16.200.2  was moved from behind Router R2 f0/1 to behind router R1 int f/01 and has now address 172.16.100.2. But we want users still to be able to connected to it by old IP. How to do it ? We can used destination NAT (DNAT).  In DNAT

Topic: Network RoutersTags: DNAT cisco Destination NAT moving services

Views: 2213Comments: 0

How to retrieve individual e-mail from Exchange backup using Symantec Backup Exec 2010

ksksilva09/19/2010, 12:00 AM

I've seen many users having issues with Exchange server Backup with BE2010 when trying to restore individual e-mail messages.  In my test lab I managed to carry out a successful backup and restore.  During that process I have faced several issues an

Topic: Backup ExecTags: Backup Exec 2010, Exchange 2010

Views: 2211Comments: 16

How often should Terminal Servers be rebooted?

tsmvp10/20/2010, 12:00 AM

After having deployed hundreds of thousands of Terminal Services seats worldwide, I still see all the time people asking me that same old question: "If TS/RDS is that reliable why are you telling me I should reboot it that often? My DC/SQL/Exchange/

Topic: Remote Desktop/Terminal ServicesTags: RDS, TS, Terminal Services, Citrix

Views: 2175Comments: 4

Desktop sharing: the easy RealVNC way

dspector09/08/2010, 12:00 AM

Why share a desktop? Have you ever wanted to share access to your desktop (or someone else's), including seeing it and sending it mouse clicks and keystrokes, interactively, either across the Web or from room to room via your existing Local Area Ne

Topic: Remote Desktop/Terminal ServicesTags: desktop, sharing, VNC, RealVNC, terminal services, netmeeting, goto meeting

Views: 2151Comments: 23

Time-based routing

irom7702/09/2010, 12:00 AM

There are cases when we need to change routing based on the time of the day. For example, when provider's access rates vary by time of day, it is possible to automatically and cost effectively reroute traffic. To achieve this I will use Time-Based A

Topic: Network RoutersTags: Cisco Time-based routing ACL

Views: 2140Comments: 0

How to remove System Center Operations Manager Management Packs with references to unsealed MPs?

jss119911/21/2008, 12:00 AM

For the most part removing Management Packs (MP) is a quick administrative process done in the OpsMgr console, which is as follows: 1.       In the OpsMgr Console 2.       Administration -> Management Packs 3.       For each XXXX M

Topic: MS System CenterTags: Microsoft, MOM, System Center, Operations Manager

Views: 2119Comments: 1

Bootable USB (Local Imaging, DoD Wiping and More!)

IT_Crowd09/30/2010, 12:00 AM

A bootable USB key can be very handy now-a-days. My favorite USB key consists of our Windows 7 image, network card drivers (to connect up to a Ghost server), the latest BIOS updates for all of our PCs and CopyWipe (to erase a retired PC) Creating

Topic: Hard Drives & StorageTags: USB, Ghost, DoD, Win98, DOS, Windows 7, CopyWipe

Views: 2112Comments: 4

SSH or Telnet to Cisco Routers

pkpatel15110/01/2010, 12:00 AM

I have seen some questions on problems with SSH/telnet access to Cisco routers that may occur despite the fact that from a PC connected to your LAN, Internet connectivity is in place and users can access Internet sites without any issues.  There are

Topic: Network RoutersTags: Cisco, SSH, Telnet

Views: 2079Comments: 14

Remote Desktop Protocol performance and error solutions

MrGraves03/11/2011, 12:00 AM

On a regular basis I get questions about slow RDP performance, RDP connection problems, strange errors and even BSOD, remote computers freezing or restarting after initiation of a remote session. In a lot of this cases the quick solutions made b

Topic: Remote Desktop/Terminal ServicesTags: RDP, Remote Desktop Protocol, Windows XP, Server 2003

Views: 2063Comments: 4

DO we HAVE to reboot a Windows Terminal Server if it suddently stops accepting RDP connection?

ashwynr01/14/2009, 12:00 AM

Many a times we come across a situation when our Windows terminal server which was accepting RDP connections from the domain users stops doing so for some reason that we really would not know. In such cases we normally tend to try and restart a serv

Topic: Remote Desktop/Terminal ServicesTags: Reboot, Terminal Server, RDP, 3389, Stop, RDP Connection

Views: 2052Comments: 1

Buying a New Television

lolbox02/22/2010, 12:00 AM

Buying a new television today is nothing like it used to be. There are so many new features and terms, it's barely comparable! I hope to clarify a lot of the terms and give a little help for the buyer in this article! Most retailers have both a "

Topic: LCD & PlasmaTags: tv, television, lcd, plasma, led, 3d, home entertainment, shopping, new tv, new television

Views: 2051Comments: 11

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