Did you know you can configure the Microsoft IIS 6 web server to automatically insert an HTML-formatted file to the bottom of every web page sent out by your Web Server? Well, you can. For example, you host several sites and want to add a link back to your company for advertisement. You could create a simple HTML file that contained a text message and an image that you hyperlink back to your web site. Then enable the footer function in IIS 6. Once you enable this feature, IIS … [Read more...]
Win_root System32 Hal.dll missing or corrupt
Had a dandy today. A client called saying that their computer would no longer boot. When I asked them if there was any kind of error message, they read me the following: Win_root\System32\Hal.dll missing or corrupt: Please re-install a copy of the above file. Sounds serious, huh? It is. When I arrived at the office there was an ominous "clicking" sound coming from the hard drive area of the computer. (cue scary music) And we all know what that generally means. Being … [Read more...]
Repair TCP/IP Stack in Windows Vista
You had a virus, drive corruption, or some other OS altering situation. But, being the hero you are, you resolved it and your PC is up and running again. That is, until you try to access the internet or some other network resource. The computer sits there trying to access that web page but nothing is happening... (Much like a MAC and its "spinning wheel of death"). First you check your network connection... Then check to see if you have obtained an IP address and other credentials. All … [Read more...]
Pre-Order Windows 7 upgrade and save 50%
I was wandering around the web this morning and saw an Article over at ZDNet about Windows 7 prices.. Which led me to this other link to a Microsoft Pre-Order Windows 7 page. And, looky here!! Starting tomorrow, June 26, you can pre-order upgrade versions of Windows 7 at 50% off!!! Here's a blurb from the page: It's pretty simple Windows 7 is coming on October 22, 2009. Here's an easy way to get it fast and save a bundle: Pre-order a Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade for $49** or a Windows 7 … [Read more...]
New Zune HD Video
We've got a new "Hands-on" video with the new (soon to be released) Zune HD. Here's a quick reminder of what we know (or think we know) so far about the Zune HD. The Zune HD will ship on September 5, 2009. Organic light-emitting diode (OLED) touch screen. 16:9 widescreen format display (480 x 272 resolution) High-definition (HD) video output capabilities. Built-in HD Radio receiver. Wi-Fi. "Zune HD is Wi-Fi enabled, allowing for instant streaming to the device from the more than 5 … [Read more...]
Spam: It is inventive.
Here is the latest Scam e-mail I've gotten. Don't be fooled! This is a scam! This e-mail came to one of my e-mail accounts today from different senders and IP addresses but the machine sending names were the same. AND, the content was identical. It looks as though some has a mass-mailer sitting on their machine. Just a reminder to make sure your updates are current!! Here are the mail headers: 1st: Received: from xxxxxxxx; Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:05:55 -0400 Received: from … [Read more...]
Remote Shutdown, Oh how I love thee…
I manage a few Windows Servers across my VPN... Updating software, OS, and managing backups, etc. And, sometimes when you are installing an update that requires a reboot things can get a little complicated. Especially, if that server has a lot of services running and you are logged in via Remote Desktop. If there a lot of services that have to be shut down, sometimes the server can hang in the process... Cutting your remote session but not finishing the reboot process. So... enter … [Read more...]