We are just a tiny company now located in the upstate of South Carolina that offers low cost computer repair, networking, etc. The business was originally started in the little town of Latta, SC back in 1995-1996 and aside from having some family issues in 2001, I was forced to close and move to a larger area for my employment. I’m not in the business to get rich like most companies, I’m here to help you! Due to having a normal hours job I can only offer after hours and weekend service but that seems to work for most people dropping their computer off after work.
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Most likey if you move drives around or reimage computers from time to time the image hick ups and you have to fix the boot of the computer. Here is the fix.
To run the Bootrec.exe tool, you must start Windows RE. To do this, follow these steps:
- Put the Windows Vista or Windows 7 installation disc in the disc drive, and then start the computer.
- Press a key when you are prompted.
- Select a language, a time, a currency, a keyboard or an input method, and then click Next.
- Click Repair your computer.
- Click the operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.
- In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click Command Prompt.
- Type Bootrec.exe, and then press ENTER.
Note To start the computer from the Windows Vista or Windows 7 DVD, the computer must be configured to start from the DVD drive. For more information about how to configure the computer to start from the DVD drive, see the documentation that is included with the computer or contact the computer manufacturer.
This is what I had to do to fix them since the autofix above didn’t work.
Note If rebuilding the BCD does not resolve the startup issue, you can export and delete the BCD, and then run this option again. By doing this, you make sure that the BCD is completely rebuilt. To do this, type the following commands at the Windows RE command prompt:
- bcdedit /export C:\BCD_Backup
- c:
- cd boot
- attrib bcd -s -h -r
- ren c:\boot\bcd bcd.old
- bootrec /RebuildBcd
Just found out if you recently upgraded to Outlook 2010 you will no longer have the auto correct options. To fix this all you have to do is copy winword.exe to the office14 folder.
Example:
Copy Winword.exe from here C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\
to
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14
Reason this happens: Outlook is looking for its own editor which is word but since we upgraded only Outlook there is no winword in the directory and it fails. If running office 2003 browse to its folder and if all fails just search for winword.exe and copy.
Ran into this issue due to using the windows ieak toolkit for Internet Explorer 7/8 to compile a custom exe. Well everything initially tested okay and after deployment we noticed that IE7 and IE8 was not operational anymore. They would get a internal webpage but nothing else like the settings are being blocked from group policy, well sort of……
I found that when creating the custom exe from the ieak toolkit it left in some options that actually were the cause. look in C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\CUSTOM\
There was a file in there called install.ins and when you open the file you will see the last line was the whole problem…. What we did was compile a runas program that will just delete this file off of all workstations instead of worrying about the contents of the file. Once the file has been removed group policy for internet explorer works just fine. If you want to keep the install.ins file then remove everything below proxy including the line that says proxy.
[Branding]
Type=2
Wizard_Version=6.0.5730.13
Custom_Key=
Language Locale=EN
Language ID=1033
NoBrowserDefault=0
AutoUpdate=0
NoBackup=0
Silent Install=0
StealthInstall=1
RestartOption=1
NoSearchGuide=1
FavoritesOnTop=0
NoFavorites=1
NoLinks=1
NoRSSFeeds=1
CMProfilePath=
CMProfileName=
CMUseCustom=0
Platform=1
[Media]
Build_CD=0
Build_LAN=1
Build_BrandingOnly=0
[IEAKLite]
Sign-up Settings=1
Certificate Customization=1
[CDCustomFiles]
InstallIEVersion=7,0,5730,13
[SearchProviders]
URL1=http://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:{language}:{referrer:source}&ie={inputEncoding?}&oe={outputEncoding?}
SortIndex1=1
Default1=1
DisplayName1=Google
[URL]
Home_Page=http://www.msn.com
MergePreviousHomePages=0
NoWelcome=1
AutoDetect=1
AutoConfig=0
[Proxy]
HTTP_Proxy_Server=
FTP_Proxy_Server=
Gopher_Proxy_Server=
Secure_Proxy_Server=
Socks_Proxy_Server=
Use_Same_Proxy=1
Proxy_Enable=0
Proxy_Override=<local>
Special thanks to Santhosh Sivarajan’s blog we have some free ebooks from Microsoft for anyone who wants to brush up on the latest they have to offer.
Windows 7 Product Guide
Introducing SQL Server 2008 R2
Introducing Windows 2008 R2
Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions
Deploying Windows 7 – Essential Guidance
First Look Microsoft Office 2010
This week, Net Applications released their January browser market share report. Their report shows that Internet Explorer 8 is not only the most popular browser on Windows with 27.9% usage share, but that it now has 25.6% of market share across all OS’s on a worldwide-weighted usage share basis (data provided by Net Applications). We launched just less than a year ago, so it’s both humbling and thrilling to see so many people choose our product so quickly – making it the most popular browser of choice worldwide.
There are many reasons people choose which browser to use. Most people want to know and trust the company behind their browser. And people are looking a browser that protects them – and their privacy online. In an August 13th, 2009 post on the IEBlog, we announced Internet Explorer 8’s SmartScreen Filter had hit over 80 million malware blocks. But that was back in August. As of today, Internet Explorer 8 has done over 350 million malware blocks. You can see Internet Explorer 8’s SmartScreen Filter in action in this blog post. Internet Explorer 8’s SmartScreen Filter blocks malware over 2 million times a day.
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Web developers have been urging Internet users to abandon Internet Explorer 6 for years. Now Google has decided to join the cause.
The company on Friday warned users of Google Apps and Google Sites that it will begin phasing out support for older browsers in about one month.
“Many other companies have already stopped supporting older browsers like Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 as well as browsers that are not supported by their own manufacturers,” explained Google Apps senior product manager Rajen Sheth in a blog post. “We’re also going to begin phasing out our support, starting with Google Docs and Google Sites on March 1st.”
The ostensible reason for doing so is that older browsers like Internet Explorer 6 can’t render modern HTML elements properly, a problem that can hinder the functioning of modern Web applications.
In place of Internet Explorer 6, Google suggests using Microsoft Internet Explorer 7+, Mozilla Firefox 3+, Apple Safari 3+, or Google Chrome 4+.
Another problem with older browsers is that they tend to be less secure. When cybercriminals in China attacked Google and some 33 other companies last month, they relied on a vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6 to compromise computers.
A Google spokesperson insists that the two events are unrelated and that Google had planned to discontinue Internet Explorer 6 support before the attacks were detected. “It’s really is being done so we can continue using the latest Web technologies to bring new features to our users,” he said.
Even so, the exploitation of an Internet Explorer 6 vulnerability in the attack on Google prompted the governments of France, Germany, and Australia to urge their Internet using citizens to consider an alternate Web browser. Those warnings have led hundreds of thousands of Internet Explorer 6 users to download Firefox.
According to NetApplications, Internet Explorer 6 is still the most popular browser in the world, with a global market share last month of 20.99%. But Internet Explorer 8 is close behind, with 20.85% global market share in December. In third place, Firefox 3.5 had market share of 16.32%, less than a percentage point more than Internet Explorer 7.
Time to download IE7 or my preferred browser firefox.
Internet Security 2010 is a rogue anti-spyware program that is installed through the use of malware. Once installed, Internet Security will be configured to start automatically when you login to Windows. It will then scan your pc and display numerous infections, but will not remove anything until you purchase the program. These infections, though, are all fake and are only being shown to trick you into thinking you are infected so that you then purchase the program. It goes without saying that you should definitely not purchase this program.
- Double-click on the icon on your desktop named mbam-setup.exe. This will start the installation of MBAM onto your computer.
- When the installation begins, keep following the prompts in order to continue with the installation process. Do not make any changes to default settings and when the program has finished installing and is at the last screen, make sure you uncheck both of the Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware check boxes. Then click on the Finish button. If Malwarebytes’ prompts you to reboot, please do not do so.If you receive a code 2 error while installing Malwarebytes’s, please press the OK button to close these errors as we will resolve them in future steps. The code 2 error will look similar to the image below.
- As this infection deletes a core executable of Malwarebytes’ we will need to download a new copy of it and put it in the C:\program files\Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware\ folder. To download the file please click on the following link:
When your browser prompts you where to save it to, please save it to the C:\program files\Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware\ folder. When downloading the file, it will have a random filename. Please leave the filename the way it is as it is important that it is not changed. You may want to write down the name of the file as you will need to know the name in the next step.
- Once the file has been downloaded, open the C:\program files\Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware\ folder and double-click on the file you downloaded in step 8. MBAM will now start and you will be at the main program screen as shown below.
- Before you can perform a scan, you must first update the program. To do this click on the Update tab, and that at the new screen click on the Check for Updates button. Malwarebytes’ will now check for new updates and download and install them as necessary. When the update is completed, you will be prompted with a message stating either that you already have the latest updates or that they have been updated. Either way, you should now click on the OK button to continue.
- Now click on the Scanner tab and make sure the the Perform full scan option is selected. Then click on the Scan button to start scanning your computer for Internet Security 2010 related files.
- MBAM will now start scanning your computer for malware. This process can take quite a while, so we suggest you go and do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan. When MBAM is scanning it will look like the image below.
- When the scan is finished a message box will appear as shown in the image below.
You should click on the OK button to close the message box and continue with the Internet Security 2010 removal process.
- You will now be back at the main Scanner screen. At this point you should click on the Show Results button.
- A screen displaying all the malware that the program found will be shown as seen in the image below. Please note that the infections found may be different than what is shown in the image.
You should now click on the Remove Selected button to remove all the listed malware. MBAM will now delete all of the files and registry keys and add them to the programs quarantine. When removing the files, MBAM may require a reboot in order to remove some of them. If it displays a message stating that it needs to reboot, please allow it to do so. Once your computer has rebooted, and you are logged in, please continue with the rest of the steps.
- When MBAM has finished removing the malware, it will open the scan log and display it in Notepad. Review the log as desired, and then close the Notepad window.
- You can now exit the MBAM program.
- Due to the fact that this infection deletes certain MalwareBytes’ files, and we had to work around this, if you wish to continue using MalwareBytes’ Anti-Malware, which we suggest you do, then you should uninstall and then install it again so that the files are created properly.
Information Source: BleepingComputer.com
The Windows 2000 End-of-Support Solution Center is a starting point for planning your migration strategy from Windows 2000 to Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2.
For more information please see the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy.
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Planning and Assessing a Migration or Upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2
A direct upgrade from Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2008 R2 is not supported. The resources below provide information about migration paths.
Windows Server 2008 R2 Product Home Page
Visit the Windows Server Home Page for product information, trial software, purchasing options, technical resources, case studies and more.
Windows Server 2008 R2 System Requirements
Before upgrading your system from Windows 2000 to Windows 2008 R2, be sure your hardware meets the Windows Server 2008 R2 system requirements. Assuming your hardware meets the requirements for Windows Server 2008 R2, upgrading is a two-step process. You must first upgrade your system to Windows Server 2003 SP2 (or later) and then upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2.
Windows Server 2008 R2 Upgrade Paths
This document outlines supported and unsupported upgrade paths for editions of the Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system.
Assessment and Planning Toolkit for Windows Server 2008 R2
The Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit is a powerful inventory, assessment, and reporting tool that can securely assess IT environments for various platform migrations and virtualization without the use of any software agents. NOTE: The oldest operating system supported by this tool is Windows Server 2003 SP2.
Windows Server Migration Tools
Administrators can use Windows Server Migration Tools to migrate server roles, features, operating system settings, and other data and shares to computers that are running Windows Server 2008 R2. NOTE: The oldest operating system supported by this tool is Windows Server 2003 SP2.
Windows Server 2008 R2 Deprecated Features
This document provides is a list of deprecated features and functionalities in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 and is intended for IT professionals who are updating operating systems in a commercial environment.
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 (MDT 2010) provides a common console with the comprehensive tools and guidance needed to efficiently manage deployment of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
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This security update resolves seven privately reported vulnerabilities and one publicly disclosed vulnerability in Internet Explorer. The more severe vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted Web page using Internet Explorer. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.
This security update is rated Critical for all supported releases of Internet Explorer: Internet Explorer 5.01, Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1, Internet Explorer 7, and Internet Explorer 8 (except Internet Explorer 6 for supported editions of Windows Server 2003). For Internet Explorer 6 for supported editions of Windows Server 2003 as listed, this update is rated Moderate. For more information, see the subsection, Affected and Non-Affected Software, in this section.
The security update addresses these vulnerabilities by modifying the way that Internet Explorer handles objects in memory, validates input parameters, and filters HTML attributes. For more information about the vulnerabilities, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) subsection under the next section, Vulnerability Information.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS10-002.mspx
Client Operating Systems:
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 in Windows 7 (KB978207)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 in Windows 7 x64 Edition (KB978207)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 in Windows Vista (KB978207)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista (KB978207)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista x64 Edition (KB978207)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 in Windows Vista x64 Edition (KB978207)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP (KB978207)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB978207)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP (KB978207)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP x64 Edition (KB978207)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP x64 Edition (KB978207)
Update for Internet Explorer 6 SP1 (KB978207) Windows 2000
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 (KB978207) Windows 2000
Server Operating Systems:
Update for Internet Explorer 6 SP1 (KB978207) Windows 2000
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 (KB978207) Windows 2000
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 (KB978207)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 in Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB978207)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 in Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB978207)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 (KB978207)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP x64 Edition (KB978207)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB978207)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB978207)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Server 2008 (KB978207)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB978207)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 in Windows Server 2008 (KB978207)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows Server 2003 (KB978207)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB978207)
