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Office 2007 hotfix packages October 2009

The latest hotfix package from Microsoft of Office 2007 set of core packages. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976730

Change your default browser on Windows Mobile 6

Today I installed an application on my HTC phone which is running Windows Mobile 6.1; in order to use the application correctly, I needed to use Internet Explorer as my broswer. My phone comes default with Internet Explorer and Oprah browser installed, however Oprah is the default browser. After searching all over the phone to […]

Upgrade to Windows 7 Enterprise from Windows Vista Ultimate

I had to do an upgrade of Windows Vista Ultimate to Windows 7 Enterprise today. While I made the attempt to upgrade this OS, I got an error message that you can’t do this type of upgrade. I am not saying that the Microsoft license legally allows this, but in this perticular case the original […]

good source of free AV rescue ISO

Today I was working on a really nasty virus that got onto a Windows XP machine, bypassing the Symantec Anti-Virus program and installing a root kit as well. Once installed, it owned the machine, blocking any removal tools from running in safe mode or regular mode. What a nightmare. My thought was to use a […]

Windows CSC Cache

Today we had a client that had files that were stored on the CSC cache because of sync issues, and they needed to be recovered. I had previously used the CSC tool, but as the last time I used it, you had to call Microsoft to get an updated version. After doing some searching, I […]

What ports do you open for Quickbooks on Windows servers?

This comes up a lot in my field, here is a great link to the offical Quickbooks site: http://support.quickbooks.intuit.com/support/pages/knowledgebasearticle/403317

And for what permissions to set on the folders, see http://support.quickbooks.intuit.com/support/Pages/KnowledgeBaseArticle/1004414

Microsoft launches Windows 7 Upgrade Option for OEMs

Today Microsoft started a new program for customers that buy PC’s with Windows Vista installed. From now till January 31st, 2010, this program is effective.

If you purchase:

Windows Vista Home Premium you will get Windows 7 Home Premium Windows Vista Business you will get Windows 7 Professional Windows Vista […]

Frustrations with BlackBerry documentation

I was setting up a new Blackberry Professional Server today for a client and I was following the detailed instructions provided by Blackberry at http://www.blackberry.com/select/professional/install/fscommand/installingBlackBerryProfessionalSoftware.html . After wondering why the Blackberry would get stuck on “Activating” for over 20 minutes, I called the carrier and verified the customer had the enterprise plan as this is […]

Remote control for Windows and Macs

Today I was shown this cool tool used for remote support and also for screen sharing. The best part is, it is free! http://www.mikogo.com

It appears to work with Macs and PC’s.

Installing APC Network Management Card

When installing a APC network management card,there are a couple of things to note for an easy install. 1. Open up the Windows Firewall port’s 6547 TCP and 3052 UDP. 2. The default passphase is “admin user phrase”

If you are just needing to install the PowerCute Business Edition 7.xx (8.xx doesn’t come with all […]