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Windows Live Messenger alternatives for Windows

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:40:44 +0000

What do you guys use and an alternative for MSN on Windows? I'm after something lightweight.

Using SyncToy 2.1 to Synchronise two external hard drives in Windows

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:23:08 +0000

Using SyncToy 2.1 to Synchronise two external hard drives in Windows

SyncToy 2.1 is a free application that synchronises files and folders between locations. Version: 2.1 Date Published: 11/24/2009

System requirements
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003

Microsoft .NET Framework v2.0
1GHz CPU
512MB RAM

More information and download
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/det...x?id=15155

In this example I'm syncing two external USB hard drives, both attached to a Windows 2003 server. The way this is set up is that the Y:\ drive is shared on the network but is synced locally with the Z drive.

Steps

Go to the link above, download SyncToy and run through the installer.

Open SyncToy and Create a New Folder Pair

In my example I'm syncing the root of two disks, not folders, but it works the same.

There are 3 options available, Syncronize, Echo and Contribute. A short explanation is next to each one when you click.
Syncronize basically keeps both of the disks the same, like a RAID 1.

Click change options and Untick "Save overwritten files in the Recycle Bin" and tick "Exclude system files"

Click Preview at the bottom to see what will happen when you run the sync.

The error you see there was because it was trying to copy System Volume Information, (hence ticking exclude system files above)

Now to automate the sync. Open Task Scheduler / Scheduled Tasks.

Make a new daily task.

In the end, I ended up making a one liner batch script and just pointed task scheduler to run it.

See the script here. I've also set it so that the output of the sync will be saved in to a file called log.txt in the program files folder of SyncToy.

If you've set the task to run every 12 hours, I've told it to stop after 11 hours if it hasn't finished. I later changed this to 11 hours, 50 mins.

Here's what's in the log file. This will change with each sync.

I had to do something like this because you cannot RAID 1 external USB drives.. It works surprisingly well.

rsync windows front end

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:47:58 +0000

Does anyone use a Windows front end GUI for rsync? Or a simple way to copy files from one drive to another (creating a mirror) at a specified time or once it recognises a change? RAID 1 is not an option I'm afraid this is plan b.

Hello hi...

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:12:46 +0000

Hi folks,
This is nobel here and i am new on this site. I believe that we will have fun on this site and share allot according to our knowledge.
So please share your sharing here. Really appreciate to you.
Thanks man.

Copying CSS / CPPM - Copyright Protected System DVDs / Media

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:58:26 +0000

Copying CSS / CPPM - Copyright Protected System DVDs / Media

First introduced in 1996, Content Scramble System (CSS) is a Digital Rights Management (DRM) and encryption system employed on almost all commercially produced DVD-Video discs. CSS utilizes a proprietary 40-bit stream cipher algorithm.

CSS has been superseded by newer DRM schemes such as Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM), or by Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) in the Advanced Access Content System (AACS) DRM scheme used by HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc, which have 56-bit and 128-bit key sizes, respectively, providing a much higher level of security than the 40-bit key size of CSS.

DVD Decrypter

DVD Decrypter is a software application for Microsoft Windows that can create backup disk images of the DVD-Video structure of DVDs. It can be used to image any DVD, but controversially it is especially useful for decrypting copy protected movies. The program can also record images to disc. This software allows a region-specific DVD to be copied as an all-region DVD. It also removes Macrovision content protection, CSS, region codes, and user operation prohibition.

DVD Decrypter is made by the guys over at Lightning UK!, they've stopped development on it but went on to make ImgBurn which is also awesome. That's why the programs look the same. (But ImgBurn can't copy protected discs)

http://www.dvddecrypter.org.uk
http://www.dvddecrypter.org.uk/SetupDVDD....5.4.0.exe

Let me know what you use!

Review my Education forum.

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:43:02 +0000

I have started a new Forum for All students who have a problem in Maths, writing essays and other problem in subjects.
Kindly review my forum and tell me some tips to increase its page rank and also imporove Alexa.

here is link:
http://schoolofhelp.com/

Thank you.

How to change the default printer using a startup script in Windows

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:00:02 +0000

How to change the default printer using a startup script in Windows

The problem: You often use remote desktop to connect to your work computer from home or to a terminal session.
You want to print stuff off the remote session to the host / local printer.

The way Remote desktop works when you choose to pull printers through is that it automatically sets the default printer on the remote computer to the same as the local computer. This is normally fine but can be a problem in programs such as Sage.

You COULD manually set a different default printer every time you log on or turn off printer redirection, (not really an option), or just make a quick VBS script.

Open notepad and type the following, you can replace “Microsoft XPS Document Writer” with the exact name of your printer as it appears in the Printers folder.

VB Programming

Set WSHNetwork = CreateObject(“WScript.Network”)
WSHNetwork.SetDefaultPrinter “Microsoft XPS Document Writer”

File > Save > defaultprinter.vbs (Save it as all file types, not .txt) This script should work straight away if you double click it.

I then added this to the startup folder, (All Programs > Startup), but it wasn't changing the printer as it was running as soon as the user logged in.. to fix this, add a sleep of 20 seconds or so.

VB Programming

WScript.Sleep(20000)

You could probably do this using Task Scheduler if you really wanted to instead of adding to the startup folder.

So your final code is:

VB Programming

WScript.Sleep(20000)
Set WSHNetwork = CreateObject(“WScript.Network”)
WSHNetwork.SetDefaultPrinter “Microsoft XPS Document Writer”

This can be a suitable fix for errors like the one below from Sage Reports.

Report design error
Unable to generate the report
Attempted to read or write protected memory failed.
Related process: Sbddesktop.exe

Boost up your site load time

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:28:49 +0000

This article by Drunkadmin had hit the front pages of Digg. It gives a good idea on optimizing web pages that will definitely increase a website's loading time. Host Images And Files Somewhere Else
Many users online at the same time can cause your server to handle a lot of requests. Its best that if you are using images in your site, make sure you upload them to image host sites like ImageShack. This will greatly reduce the bandwidth used by your server and also make your blog faster as image upload sites have a better speed.

Best place to host files of sizes 2-5mb (Any thing you need to provide users for download) is to use Google Pages as your host.
Optimize Your CSS

Nowadays many sites have started to use CSS based formatting. Even if Style Sheets are naturally more efficient than HTML tables you can still optimize the CSS code to make your website cleaner and faster. Having a clean CSS can reduce the time taken by the clients browser to decode your site.

Manual Clean Try to locate dispersed code and aggregate it together.
For example instead of margin-top: 20px;
margin-right: 10px;
margin-bottom: 20px;
margin-left: 10px; Write margin: 20px 10px 20px 10px; You can use the tool Clean CSS to optimize your CSS and remove useless property declaration and whitespaces. Optimize Your Images
Use image formats such as PNG, JPG,/JPEG And GIF. Always use the “Save for web” image quality which is available in most softwares such as Adobe Photoshop.

Use Height/Width Tag In Images

Most people dont add hieght and width tag to images. These tags make sure that the browser knows the dimensions of images before it has completed downloading the image. If the browser does not see those tags it will need to figure the size of the image, then load the image and then load the rest of the page.

When the height and width tags are included the browser will automatically know the size of the image. As a consequence it will be able to hold a place for the image and load the rest of the page simultaneously. Apart from the improvement on the load time of the page this method is also more user friendly since the visitor can start reading the text or other information while the image is being downloaded. Use Less Javascript!

Some people tend to add a lot of javascript effects to their site. Using excessive javascript animations may cause clients browser to freeze for some time annoying the user.
Optimize Links

Make sure that the outlinks from your blog and link between posts are optimized well. For example if link is http://www.domain.com/blog make sure you write it as http://www.domain.com/blog/ to prevent one extra request which would be made to the server if the former link is used.
The improvement on the loading time of links ending with a slash will not be astronomical, but when it comes to speeding up a website every small bit helps!

Reduce HTTP Requests To Server
When opening a web page every object (images, scripts and the line) will require a round trip to the server. This latency can add several seconds to the load time of your site. Make sure to reduce the number of objects and to combine CSS files and scripts together.

Nobody can ping my computer! How to enable ICMP Echo Request for ICMPv4

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:58:45 +0000

Nobody can ping my computer! How to enable ICMP Echo Request for ICMPv4

This applies To: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
A common troubleshooting step when testing connectivity is to use the Ping tool.
When you ping, you send an ICMP Echo message (also known as an ICMP Echo Request message) and get an ICMP Echo Reply message in response.
By default the Windows Firewall does not allow incoming ICMP Echo messages.

Steps

1. In the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security snap-in, click Inbound Rules in the tree, and click New Rule in the Actions Pane.

2. Click Custom and click Next.

3. Click All programs and click Next.

4. For Protocol type, select ICMPv4.

5. Click Customise for Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) settings.

6. Click Echo Request, click OK, and then click Next.

7. Any IP address

8. Click Allow the connection, and then click Next.

9. Under When does this rule apply click the active profile, any or all profiles (Domain, Private, Public) to which you want this rule to apply, and then click Next.

10. Type a name / description for the rule and click finish.

11. Repeat steps for ICMPv6, selecting ICMPv6 for Protocol Type instead of ICMPv4.

FIX: Microsoft Office has not been installed for the current user

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:22:25 +0000

FIX: Microsoft Office has not been installed for the current user

You can take these simple steps to get any program in the Microsoft Office suite working again.

Steps:

Make sure all Office applications are closed first.

For Windows Vista and Windows 7.
1) Go to the directory: %PROGRAMDATA%\Microsoft\Office\Data
2) Delete / move all files in the directory.
3) Run any office application.

For Windows XP
1) Go to the directory: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\OFFICE\DATA
2) Delete /move all files in the directory.
3) Run any office application.

Once you've done that go to Contol Panel > Add / Remove programs and change / repair the office install.
Note: You may need to validate office again.

Craigslist USA sms verification

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:34:20 +0000

I am registering on Craigslist, and it say to verify it from USA cell number, Anybody knows a best website from where i verify it for free?
It simple sms verification likes Gmail and Facebook..

Thanks...

Post your country name

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:01:11 +0000

What is your country name post here
I am from India

3 Ways to Convert Flash to HTML5

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:05:45 +0000

3 Ways to Convert Flash to HTML5

Method 1: Free Flash to HTML 5 Converter
It is easy to find, no need to install and hassle-free to convert. It supports to convert both Flash files uploaded from your local computer and the online Flash SWF files as well, to HTML5.However, there is no free meal all the time. Converting online has some restrictions of Flash version and Flash components like sound, video, button and ActionScript.
Method 2: Adobe Wallaby to Convert Flash FLA to HTML 5

"Wallaby" is the codename for an experimental technology that converts the artwork and animation contained in Adobe Flash Professional (FLA) files into HTML. To get started and be ready to use it, you can obtain more details directly from Wallaby official website here or my other intro article here.
Method 3: Google Swiffy to Convert Flash to HTML 5

Google Swiffy is an experimental tool allowing developers to convert Flash (SWF) files to HTML5. That means you can reuse Flash content on devices without a Flash Player, even iPhone and iPads. Swiffy's output works in all Webkit browsers, including Chrome and Safari.
Swiffy is a totally new stuff released in July this year, you can view its release notes and download download it right now to use. Although it won't convert all Flash content, only ads and simple animations for now, undoubtedlyit has the great potential to become a rising star soon in the Flash to HTML 5 conversion field.

New farmville Cheats

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:38:01 +0000

I have created a new blog for just facebook game i.e. Farmville Game.
I am trying to post latest new and article in blog about farmville, also some unseen cheats, if you love farmville then must check my blog

Here is link:
http://villeleaks.com

Quick Introduction!

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:54:06 +0000

Hello guys! Just call me Alden. I'm glad that I become part of this forum hope to catch up with the latest discussion. I promised to be quick on my introduction, so see you guys!

How to disable Auto Login in OpenSuse 12.1

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:46:52 +0000

How to disable Auto Login in OpenSuse 12.1

By default in OpenSuse 12.1 you are automatically logged in even if you have a password on your account. To disable this follow the simple steps below.

Start > Applications > System > Administrator Settings (YaST)

Click on Security and Users down the left hand side then click User and Group Management

In the bottom right hand corner click the drop down that says "Expert Options" and then Login Settings another box will then appear where you can untick "Auto Login" then Click OK.

This is using KDE 4 WM

How to install KDE 4 in OpenSuse 12.1

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:38:58 +0000

How to install KDE 4 in OpenSuse 12.1

While installing OpenSuse 12.1 for a client I chose to install Gnome on setup.. big mistake.. gnome 3 turned up.
This quick thread explains how to install KDE 4 on openSUSE in case you had initially installed a different desktop environment.

Open a terminal and type:

Code:

sudo zypper install -t pattern kde4 kde4_basis

Switching to KDM

If you're switching to KDE you may want to switch to the KDE login manager (or display manager) KDM too.

I use nano as an editor so to install nano..

Code:

sudo zypper install nano

Edit the file /etc/sysconfig/displaymanager and set DISPLAYMANAGER="kdm"

So.. open a terminal

Code:

sudo nano /etc/sysconfig/displaymanager

scroll down and change DISPLAYMANAGER="kdm" then Ctrl + o to save changes and Ctrl + x to exit.

Changing the login screen theme

Start > Applications > System settings > Login screen > Theme

Logging into KDE

After KDE is installed, you can log into it by simply logging out and selecting KDE under Session Type at the login manager.

Problem syncing ACT! and Microsoft Outlook contacts

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:08:19 +0000

Problem syncing ACT! and Microsoft Outlook contacts

This issue will occur if you have contacts from Outlook that had previously synced with Sage ACT! and manually deleted them. When attempting to sync again, those contacts will not transfer.
In the event that you wish to remove contacts that have been synced between Sage ACT! and Outlook, the correct method is to disable Outlook synchronization in Sage ACT! from the Tools > Preferences > E-mail & Outlook Sync tab and any synced contacts between applications will be removed.

To restore proper synchronization between Sage ACT! and Outlook, please use the following steps:

Close both Sage ACT! and Outlook
Stop the Sage.ACT.Integration.exe (Act.Outlook.Sync.exe in Sage ACT! 2011) in Task Manager.
Browse to the following location:
C:\Documents and Settings\*username*\Application Data\ACT\Act Data\Outlook Sync
or
C:\Users\*username*\AppData\Roaming\ACT\Act Data\Outlook Sync
Delete or rename both files that end with "Contacts.metadata".
Restart the Sage.ACT.Integration.exe (Act.Outlook.Sync.exe in Sage ACT! 2011) process

32-bit operating system: C:\Program Files\Act\Act for Windows
64-bit operating system: C:\Program Files (x86)\Act\Act for Windows
Locate the file Sage.ACT.Integration.exe (Act.Outlook.Sync.exe in Sage ACT! 2011) and double click on it to start the service.

Launch Sage ACT! and test synchronization. All contacts should now sync successfully.

How to add an ACT! Address book into Microsoft Outlook 2003

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:15:54 +0000

How to add an ACT! Address book into Microsoft Outlook 2003

Follow a couple of easy steps below to add your ACT! address book to Microsoft Outlook and access your ACT! contact information from within Outlook 2003.

Outlook 2003

Open Microsoft Outlook
Click the Tools menu, then click E-mail Accounts. The E-mail Accounts wizard opens.
On the E-mail Accounts page, enable Add a new directory or address book, then click Next.
Click Additional Address Books, and then click Next.
Click ACT! Address Book, and then click Next.

The ACT! Address Book(s) dialog box appears.

You can select up to three databases to add. Click the Browse button to the right of the ACT! Database box you want to specify as an address book in Outlook. If setting up multiple databases, specify the one with your most important contacts under First address book. You may be required to Login to the database.
Click OK to close the dialog boxes and finish the set up of the ACT! address books.

Troubleshooting problems with Windows Search and Indexing

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:56:08 +0000

Troubleshooting problems with Windows Search and Indexing

These are just some steps that you can take to trouble problems in Windows with Windows Search and the Indexing service.

To check that the feature is enabled, you can do below.

Go the to control panel
Programs and Features
On the left hand side, click "Turn Windows Features on or off"
Another box should appear. (see below)

In here you want to look for "Windows Search" and "Indexing Service". Make sure they're both ticked then click OK.
You may need to restart your PC.

Another thing you can check is service.msc and check that both of the services are running.
Also check if Indexing on your drive is enabled.. My Computer, right click a drive, propeties and tick "Allow files on the drive to have contents indexed in addition to file properties"
If you go in to My Computer and search for something in the top search bar it may also prompt you to enable Indexing which you can try.

If there's a problem with Indexing it can also affect other programs such as Microsoft Outlook and searching for emails..