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Vista won’t let me unzip file May 30, 2008

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Right click on the downloaded file. select Properties, on the General tab, press
the Unblock button, Apply, and OK.

msoobe.exe Application Error May 30, 2008

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Insure your system date is valid.

Error: System not fully installed. Please run setup again. May 30, 2008

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originally from this site:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00024476&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=&product=71747&rule=915

HP and Compaq Desktop PCs – Error: System not fully installed. Please run setup again.
This document pertains to all HP and Compaq Desktop PCs with Windows XP.
After completing the initial setup process the PC will not start into Windows. The PC displays the following error:
System not fully installed. Please run setup again.
This error is typically caused when a recovery or the initial setup process is interrupted and not allowed to complete.
NOTE: Certain LCD flat panel monitors may prevent or delay the inital computer software setup. If you are using an LCD flat panel monitor, try attaching a conventional CRT monitor to perform the setup. Once the setup has been completed and you can use Windows, reconnect your LCD flat panel monitor.
NOTE: If this error occurs after perfroming a recovery, to prevent this message from re-appearing in the future, make sure that Windows Setup has finished. In some circumstance it may take several hours.
Resolution: Performing a Recovery
This error is best resolved by recovering all software using the recovery process. The recovery process may take a long time to complete, but it is the easiest method to resolve this issue. To start the recovery process, turn on the PC and press F10 repeatedly when the first screens appear. For more information about HP System Recovery, refer to HP and Compaq Desktop PCs – Performing an HP System Recovery in Windows XP .
CAUTION: Performing a Destructive Recovery will format the hard drive. This will delete all the information on the hard drive and reinstall Windows XP and the original software that came with the PC. Be prepared to reinstall software that was not originally included with the PC. You will also need to reconfigure an Internet Connection and obtain all critical Windows Updates, Virus definition updates, and anti-spyware updates.

Alternate method: Resetting System Setup
If you do not want to perform an HP system recovery, you can use the following steps to resolve this error:
Step 1: Opening a command prompt
Use the following steps to open a command prompt:
  1. Turn on the PC.
  2. Press the F10 key repeatedly at the first screen until a System Recovery screen appears.
    If a Welcome screen appears, click OK to continue.
  3. Click Advanced Options .
  4. Press the Alt + D keys to bring up the command prompt window
Step 2: Loading registry hive
Use the following steps to import a registry hive:
  1. At the command prompt enter the following: regedit
  2. Select HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE .
  3. Click File , and then select Load Hive .
  4. Select the main drive letter (HP_Pavilion or Presario) from the “Look in:” dropdown field at the top of the Load Hive window.
  5. If a system32 error appears, click OK to continue.
  6. Browse to \windows\system32\config and double-click System .
    NOTE: If the system32 folder is empty, type the following into the File name field: \windows\system32\config\system
  7. In the “Key Name” field, type the following: temphive
  8. Click OK .
Step 3: Editing SystemSetupInProgress value
Use the following steps to edit the value:
  1. In the registry editor window, double-click HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE , and then double-click temphive .
  2. Select the Setup key.
  3. Double-click the SystemSetupInProgress value in the right window.
  4. Change the “Value data:” field to a numerical zero “0″ and then click OK .
Step 4: Unloading the hive and saving
Use the following steps to unload the hive and exit:
  1. Select the temphive key in the left window.
  2. Click File , and then select Unload Hive .
  3. Close the Registry Editor and type the following at the command prompt: exit
  4. Press Enter , and then click Back in the Recovery screen.
  5. Click Quit to exit and restart.
    If this error occurred after installing software (not a recovery and not first time setup), you are finished.
Step 5: Resuming the PC setup process
Use the following steps to start the initial PC Setup process again:
  1. After Windows opens the desktop, click Start , Run , and enter the following into the Open field: c:\hp\bin\firstboot.txt
    The firstboot.txt file opens in Notepad.
  2. Click Edit , and then select Replace .
  3. Type a quotation mark ( “ ) into the “Find what:” field.
  4. Click Replace All .
  5. Delete the following text: [Commands]
  6. Click File and then Save As .
  7. Type firstboot.bat in the File name field.
  8. Make sure that path ends with the bin directory, and click the Save button.
  9. click Start , Run , and enter the following into the Open field: c:\hp\bin\firstboot.bat
  10. Click OK and do not touch the keyboard or mouse until the “Please Wait” screen closes.

Enable Remote Desktop Connection on 32-bit Vista Home Premium May 22, 2008

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http://www.unet.fi/fransblog/2007/08/30/enable-remote-desktop-connection-on-vista-home-premium/

Enable Remote Desktop Connection on Vista Home Premium

August 30th, 2007 | DIY, technology

Edit: I have now made a patch zip file for Vista SP1 available here: http://www.unet.fi/fransblog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/termsrv_sp1.zip (hope it works for you, it did ok for my Home Premium SP1.)

There are many nice, but also quite many really irritating aspects to Windows Vista. Some are due to Microsoft intentionally crippling their own products. One of the most tiresome has been the disabling of Remote Desktop Connection. If you have to run down the stairs every time to check whether a particular process has ended or not, it gets old really quick, and double so when you realise that Vista Home Premium actually includes fully-featured Remote Desktop service, it is just broken by design. Here are the instructions to turn it back on — thanks a lot, guys!

Steps to Add Remote Desktop to Vista Home Premium:

1. Download termsrv.zip here
2. Extract Termsrv.zip to a temp directory
3. Start “Command Prompt” in Administrator mode (Run As Administrator)
4. Run the corresponding batch file for your Vista edition
5. Allow TCP Port 3389 on Windows Firewall or any other firewall product.
6. Done

Unofficial Windows 2000 Service Pack 5.1 May 18, 2008

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http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4817.html

DOS Programs needing LPT1: May 13, 2008

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NET USE LPT1: \\SAMBA\HPLASERJ /persistent:yes

Resetting Windows Media DRM May 13, 2008

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This information originally came from here:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/webhelp/default.aspx?&id=C00D2798

Windows Media Player Error Message Help

You’ve encountered error message C00D2798 while using Windows Media Player. The following information might help you troubleshoot the issue.

Cannot perform the requested action

Windows Media Player cannot perform the requested action because a problem occurred with the Windows Media Digital Rights Management (DRM) components on your computer.

DRM is the technology used to protect files from unauthorized distribution or playback. Online stores that allow you to purchase and download songs or videos typically sell files that are protected.

To resolve this problem, reset the Windows Media DRM system.

To reset the Windows Media DRM system

    Warning Resetting the DRM system will delete the licenses for your protected files. To play, burn, or sync any protected files on your computer, you will need to download new licenses from your content providers. In some limited cases, it might not be possible to download new licenses for certain files. Before resetting your DRM system, contact your online store for more information about its policies regarding license download. In addition, if you are running Windows XP Media Center Edition and you reset your DRM system, you might not be able to play any copy-protected TV shows that you have previously recorded.

  1. Verify that Windows is configured to show hidden files and protected operating system files.

    To show hidden and protected files

    1. Click Start, and then click My Computer.
    2. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options, and then click the View tab.
    3. Click Show hidden files and folders, and then clear the Hide protected operating system files check box.
  2. If you are running Windows XP Media Center Edition, stop the Media Center receiver service (ehrecvr).

    To stop the ehrecvr service

    1. Click Start, and then click Run.
    2. In the Open box, type cmd.
    3. At the command prompt, type the following:net stop ehrecvr
  3. Open the Windows Media DRM folder.Typically, the DRM folder is located at C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\DRM. If you cannot locate the DRM folder on your computer, perform the following procedure.

    To find the location of the DRM folder

      Warning Incorrectly editing the registry may severely damage your system. At the very least, you should back up any valued data on the computer before making changes to the registry. For information about backing up and restoring the registry, see Windows Help and Support.

    1. Click Start, and then click Run.
    2. In the Open box, type regedit.
    3. Expand the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\DRM key.
    4. In the pane on the right, double-click DataPath.
    5. In the Edit Binary Value dialog box, look at the column on the right to find the location of the DRM folder.
  4. Select all of the files in the DRM folder, and then press DELETE.
  5. Restart your computer.

Additional Assistance

For information about obtaining technical support from Microsoft, see the Troubleshooting Windows Media Player page.

For general information about using Windows Media Player and other Windows Media technologies, see the Windows Media Player FAQ page or the Windows Media Knowledge Center.

HP Media Center PC m7640n and Service Pack 3 (SP3) May 13, 2008

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Do you receive the following error message?

A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer…

Technical information:

*** STOP: 0×0000007E (0xC0000005, 0xFC5CCAF3, 0xFC90F8C0, 0xFC90F5C0) SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED

I will provide you the steps to resolve the issue.

1. Restart your computer in Safe Mode:

a. Manually power off the PC by pressing and holding the power button until the PC shuts down

b. Press the power button to start the PC and boot into Safe Mode (F8)

c. At the HP or Compaq logo screen press the F8 key once per second until the Windows Advance Options Menu appears

d. Using the UP arrow key, highlight Safe Mode (at the top of list) e. With Safe Mode highlighted, press the “Enter” key

f. Press “Enter” again if the PC stops at the OS selection screen and the PC will reboot

2. Once the PC has booted to the Safe Mode Desktop, click on “Yes” to acknowledge the “Windows is running in safe mode” advisory window

3. Browse and rename the file:

a. Right click on the Start button, left click on Explore b. Browse to C:\Windows\System32\Drivers

c. Rename “intelppm.sys” to “XXXintelppm.syx”

d. Verify the file was renamed successfully

4. Close Explorer and reboot the PC

5. The PC should reboot to the Windows XP Desktop

Additional Information from Microsoft is available from the following web

site:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888372

Please note that Microsoft is providing a no-charge support for issues related to Windows Updates and Service Pack 3 for Windows XP. You may also contact Microsoft by visiting the following link:

http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?&gprid=6527&

The above-mentioned URLs will take you to a non-HP Web site. HP does not control and is not responsible for information outside of the HP Web site.

Forcing a disk check on reboot in Linux May 5, 2008

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touch /forcefsck