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  • Exceed Windows Server 2008 R2 Trial Period

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    Windows Server 2008 R2 does not ask for a CD key in setup, and it can be run for 30 days for free before needing to be active. You can continue to use it after 30 days trial but the system will reboot every 2 hours and run with reduced functionalities. If you want to…

  • Remove Earlier Version of Windows boot option

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    After I upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7, I see two options at boot up, one is to logon to Earlier Version of Windows, the other is Windows 7. The default option is boot into Windows 7. There is a workaround to remove the Earlier Version of Windows option from the boot up screen…

  • Windows could not connect to the System Event Notification Service

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    If you see Windows could not connect to the System Event Notification Service error on VISTA, Windows server 2008, or Windows 7, you can try follow these steps to get it resolved. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click Accessories. Right-click on the Command Prompt and then select Run as Administrator. Once the Command…

  • How to delete windows.old after upgrading to Window 10

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    Windows.old is a folder that contains archive information from previous windows system when you upgrading to Windows 10.  It mainly stores programs and files that are required to run the earlier version of Windows and contains following folders. Windows “Documents and Settings” “Program Files” You might end up having a Windows.old folder taking up 20+…

  • Will the screen saver disrupt my presentation

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    If you give presentation to customers you might have the question like will the screen saver disrupt my presentation by locking my laptop screen. The answer is NO, if the PowerPoint presentation file is opened in full screen Side Show mode, screen save will never get trigged. However, it must be Side Show mode. If…

  • File is Missing or Invalid Error Message

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    I frequently hit this on my Win7/Vista machines when I run executables that were built from VB6, the following error message appears: Component ‘filename’ or one o its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid. The problem is caused by a component or a dependency file used in this executable is not…

  • Register comdlg32.ocx on x64 Win7

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    Today while using an old tool on my x64 Windows 7, I encountered the following error message: Here is how to resolve comdlg32.ocx missing error.

  • MSCDCRC

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    MSCDCRC is a CRC checking tool. It can be used to verify all files in media have no errors to avoid hours later wasted installing with bad media. Here is example of command output: d:toolsbin>mscdcrc.exe e: MSCDCRC 4.11 CD-ROM Disc Verification Utility Copyright (C) Microsoft, 1992-2004 MSCDCRC: Verifying disc in drive E: (3,858,216,960 bytes) 100%…

  • Enabling Virtualization in Your BIOS

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    For Dell Systems Restart your machine, and press F2 at boot (or whichever key is necessary) to enter BIOS setup Under Performance > set Virtualization to ON Under Performance > set VT for Direct I/O Access to ON Save & Exit BIOS Restart computer For HP Systems Restart your machine, and press F2 at boot…

  • How to create a bootable WinPE USB Key

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    Obtain the following: USB Key Windows Automated Installation Kit http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=696DD665-9F76-4177-A811-39C26D3B3B34&displayLang=en Steps to create the Bootable USB Key: