Windows XP wont run windows update

I had a problem where Windows XP would not run windows updates on a new install of Windows XP in a VMWare virtual machine.

I tried several methods to get it to work including registering windows update in the registry, as well as installing SP2 and SP3. Nothing worked until I tried this:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144


That worked. Now windows update is working fine..

HHI Computer Guys found this little tidbit. Hope it helps somebody else out.

sfc \scannow without windows cd using i386 folder

Step 1
You will need to get your XP or Windows 2000 server CD and locate the folder called:
I386

Step 2
Copy this folder to your C: drive of the target machine
example: C:\I386


Step 3
Tell windows where you have stored the i386 folder by changing the registry

Type regedit in the run box from the start menu then
set the registry setting for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup

SourcePath and set it equal to C:\

*** DO NOT set it to C:\i386 as windows appends this to the SourcePath value automatically. If you do by mistake it will not run and will prompt you for the CD. blahh stupid windows..

Step 4
Reboot then type cmd in the run box.. to open a command window

Step 5
Type in sfc /scannow at the command prompt and it will begin running without prompting for the windows install cd

Cheers,
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Windows 7 Unable to load SP1 error_access_denied (0x80070005) error

I ran into a problem with a clients Windows 7 Home Premium installation where after it had a virus it would not install Windows 7 SP1. I tried all the various standard solutions with no avail.

1.) Ran a system backup and restore, create disk image for all disks on machine to external drive and created a system repair disk
2.) Run Startup Repair, then try installing SP1- failed
3.) Run Startup Repair, then try installing SP1 standalone installer - failed
4.) Run sfc /scannow, then try installing SP1 - failed
5.) Run sfc/scannow, then try installing SP1 standalone installer - failed
6.) Finally, completed an in place upgrade from a windows 7 upgrade CD, entered serial number on bottom of machine, and ran an upgrade install. - all updates with the exception of the SP1 update worked... so still failed
7.) ran http://hacksys.byethost2.com/winupdate/windows-update-troubleshooter-v1-3.html windows update troubleshooter - failed
8.) Called Microsoft they collected some diagnostic information from the sony vaio laptop and suggested that I simply do a clean install. -- FAIL

I'm not happy about this one.. Hopefully they figure something out with the data to prevent this issue in the future.


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DKIM Setup For ZoneEdit

Ok.. To setup DKIM signing for ZoneEdit and HmailServer

1. Goto www.port25.com and Create a DKIM for the Domain using the DomainKeys Wizard
2. The private key is added in HMailServer for the Domain. Select the Domain and find the DKIM Tab
3. Then Get the selector key ie the one below “key1” and add a selector key also to the form to add DKIM to HMailServer
4. Save the DKIM Private Key to the server folder and reference it in the DKIM HMailServer Tab
5. Test the key using the links below in the port25.com page after you have done the aforementioned tasks and the key has been created

That’s pretty much it.

MacBook - HP Printer Doesn't Print

Let's reset the printing system:

1. System Prefs
2. Print & Fax
3. Right (control) click in the rectangle listing your printers and select Reset Printing System.
4. WARNING - this will delete ALL of your printers!
5. Select the plus sign to re-add it.
   
6. Look for the printer, select it and wait until the "Add" button becomes available.
   
7. Click it.
8. Select your printer
   

Now try to print!

Hope this helps!

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Connect MX revolution mouse with replacement receiver

Thank you Logitech for giving the wrong directions on how to connect my MX revolution mouse with a new replacement receiver I just bought. This is how it is really done.

1. Download the latest setpoint connect utility from Logitech's website (go to the Logitech support site, select the mx mouse and downloads) currently here: Logitech MX Downloads

2. When the connect utility starts and asks you to turn off the power to your mouse and then turn it back on to complete the pairing process. You will feel like you have nothing better to do but to retry a few times before searching for this tip...

You will have completed done this:
2 times if your good (I'm in this category),
3 times if you are just learning about computers,
any more then you are a nitwit... Sorry but its worth it because I have the answer.

• Turn on the mouse
• Hold the left mouse button down
• Turn off the power button then on again while continuing to hold the left mouse button down
• Turn the mouse upside down (no I'm not kidding) while still holding the left mouse button down
• Still holding the left mouse button, click and release the right mouse button 5 times
• Then finally release the left mouse button

Viola your mouse should be paired with the new receiver.

Now if that doesn't work, then you might just have the wrong receiver for your mouse. Apparently there are a couple of different versions depending on what year/model your mouse actually is.

I found this on the Logitech Website:

If you have lost or damaged your USB mini-receiver, you can purchase a replacement from the MX Revolution Parts Store. For only about $10 + reasonable shipping.

Your MX Revolution uses the following Logitech USB mini-receivers:

• USB mini-receivers with P/N 810-000412 or 810-000826 are for the MX Revolution (07) mouse with P/N 810-000422.

  NOTE: The 810-000826 receiver may show the wrong re-connection instructions in Logitech Mouse and Keyboard software (SetPoint) or Logitech Control Center software (LCC). For assistance, please see Knowledge Base article 14097.

• USB mini-receiver with P/N 831735-1000 is for the MX Revolution (06) mouse with P/N 831869-0000.

I love my MX revolution mouse and am back in business. I hope you enjoyed the read...

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Reviewing R1Soft CDP Server for Windows 2003 Server

Hi I've been reviewing different backup solutions for our windows based web server and based upon price points I am going to take a serious look at R1Softs CDP software. I like the fact that it can do a bare metal restore with a block level image backup.

Ive used Acronis True Image Home on workstations but thought the version for the server was a bit more pricey than I wanted. Also, I have had a few problems with Acronis and cant afford any on this server.

The other software I've used for years is mirrorfolder. Just recently they have updated to handle "mirroring" of drives using a RAID "Driver" to do so. So as a record in a database is updated, the same update is done to the other disk using mirrorfolder.

So for now at HHI Computer Guys we will be checking into these two data backup solutions.