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Win7 winsxs folders question

Win7 winsxs folders question

my os win7 64 bits

in windows\winsys folder, I'm doing some searching over this

*microsoft.vc80.atl*

I found many folders wich such pattern, ex: x86_microsoft.vc80.atl_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_8.0.50727.91_none_dc9917e997f80c63

I assume the number at the suffix part is the versioning.

question:

is Microsoft.VC80.ATL "8.0.50727.6229" considered part of valid component/stuffs on Win7 64 bits?

if it is, I can't find this thing is Winsxs. I tried the sfc command , which report me no integration issue, something missing? or sfc has nothing to do with this?

if it is not, then whatever application system rely on this specific ver of the ATL, is not properly written/tested for Win7 64 bits OS, right?

  • Changed type Kelmen Thursday, December 13, 2012 2:45 AM irrelevant question

Reply:
Its a Visual C++ Active Template Library  More info here http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms235624%28v=vs.80%29.aspx

MS-MVP 2010, 2011, 2012 Team ZigZag


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Reply:

thx for the feedback.

the link show that is a dll is expected in Winsxs folder, but no details about the version.

my issue is one of the installer (MS Sql Server Express 2012) having problem to load a specific ver of that dll, and failed to startup setup.

so I wonder is it my pc issue, or it's installer issue.


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Reply:

Hi,


Since the error message showed microsoft.vc80.atl, which is related to Visual C++. Please check whether you have installed Microsoft Visual C++  Runtime Redistributable Package.


Also, you can try the following to check whether it could help:


1. Run the System Update Readiness tool: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821


2. Clear the log.


a. Open an Administrator command prompt: Right-click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt and select "Run as Administrator" and click "Allow" for the elevation prompt

b. In the command prompt, type the command below:


fsutil resource setautoreset true C:\


c. This assumes that C: is the drive in which system is installed. If it is installed on another drive like D:, please change the drive letter appropriately.

d. Reboot the system.

e. Install the software and check.

 

3. Repair .net framework and check.


Repair the Microsoft .NET Framework installation


To do this, follow these steps:


a. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs.

b. In the Currently installed programs list, click Microsoft .NET Framework, and then click Change/Remove.

c. Click Repair, and then click Next.


In addition, you can post in SQL Server forum for more help.


Hope this helps.

Vincent Wang
TechNet Community Support


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Reply:

1. Run the System Update Readiness tool: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821

- run windows update, nothing to install


2. Clear the log.

a. Open an Administrator command prompt: Right-click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt and select "Run as Administrator" and click "Allow" for the elevation prompt

b. In the command prompt, type the command below:

fsutil resource setautoreset true C:\

- Done.

d. Reboot the system.

- done.

e. Install the software and check.

- done.

3. Repair .net framework and check.

- done. .NET Framework 4.5


- try again the sql server 2012 express setup, same error.

since this is sql server 2012 express setup issue, I will continue look for resolution there.

thx for the feedback.

  • Edited by Kelmen Monday, December 10, 2012 10:46 AM

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Reply:

Hi,


I understand that you will find the SQL Server team for help, for your reference,


Here is their forum support link:

http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/sqlexpress/threads/


Hope the issue will be resolved soon!


Regards,

Vincent Wang
TechNet Community Support


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cant acess a page of microsft.net

sir i am using 64 bit windows 7 os and my sponsorer gave me a 32 bit version of microsoft.net and its not compatible to my system so i have download 64 bit version and installed it still i cant load the page with that web app please assist me with this problem how can i solve it ??

Reply:

This is the wrong forum to ask such a qestion. You are in the App-V forum, you would find an answer quicker by posting on the Visual Studio forum or maybe the Windows 7 Application Compatibility Forum.

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itproappcompat/threads

PLEASE MARK ANY ANSWERS TO HELP OTHERS Blog: rorymon.com Twitter: @Rorymon


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Please ask your question on the Microsoft Answers forum here: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7. Also be more specific about what Microsoft.net is. It's not clear what product you're asking for support with.


Please remember to click "Mark as Answer" or "Vote as Helpful" on the post that answers your question (or click "Unmark as Answer" if a marked post does not actually answer your question). This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.


This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or view of my employer, Microsoft, its employees, or other MVPs.

Twitter: @stealthpuppy | Blog: stealthpuppy.com | The Definitive Guide to Delivering Microsoft Office with App-V


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how to write batch file to run multiple powershell script?

Hi,

We have multiple powershell script files to deploy and install one solution.

We need to write a batch file which contains all ps files, so on click of .bat file we can install all ps files.

Please help.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Jayashri Thorat


Reply:
Put this in your batch file: 
Powershell .\myscript1.ps1  Powershell .\myscript2.ps1  Powershell .\myscript3.ps1  etc...

([string](0..9|%{[char][int](32+("39826578846355658268").substring(($_*2),2))})).replace(' ','')

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Reply:

Thanks for response.

Only text needs to put in batch file which you have specified above?

No need to put anything?

Means i am new to create batch file so dont know anything.

Can you please help me from start to end for writing batch file?

Thanks.


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Reply:

BigTeddy's example assumes the *.ps1 files are in the same folder as the *.bat file. Yes, that is all that is needed (if PowerShell is installed). The PowerShell exe is on the path. In the batch file just enter PowerShell and the name of the *.ps1 file. You can include the path. For example:

PowerShell "c:\Scripts\MyScript.ps1"  PowerShell "c:\Scripts\YourScript.ps1"

The quotes are only requireded if the path has spaces.

 

Richard Mueller - MVP Directory Services

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Means i am new to create batch file so dont know anything.

Can you please help me from start to end for writing batch file?

Thanks.


To create a batch file, use Notepad to create a new text document, save the contents of your file with a .cmd or .bat extension.  Then double-click the .cmd or .bat file to run it, or invoke it at the command prompt by name, e.g.:

C:\scripts>MyBatchFile.cmd <Enter>

([string](0..9|%{[char][int](32+("39826578846355658268").substring(($_*2),2))})).replace(' ','')

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Reply:

Thanks both, for your response.

If my *.ps1 and .bat files are in same folder(eg. C:\webpart\abc.ps1 & C:\webpart\abcd.bat) but powershell script path(C:\WINDOWS\system32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0) is different then how to specify in .bat file?

and then we will need to run all .ps1 files.

Regards,

Jayashri


  • Edited by Jayashri10 Monday, December 5, 2011 9:00 AM

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Reply:

Exactly like I showed you.  As Richard pointed out, the batch file example I gave you expected the .ps1 and .bat files to be in the same folder.  And as he also pointed out, the Powershell executable is in the environment Path by default, so you do not need to specify a path to Powershell.  Just call it.

([string](0..9|%{[char][int](32+("39826578846355658268").substring(($_*2),2))})).replace(' ','')
  • Edited by Bigteddy Monday, December 5, 2011 9:19 AM

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When I double click on batch file, want that powershell window starts automatically and update all *.ps1 files automatically which should be specified in notepad(*.bat file).

Where now, if I click *.bat file cmd prompt window gets open and it is giving an error that it is not getting files


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Reply:
Sorry, I can't help you further.  This is the scripting forum, and one is expected to have some knowledge of file systems and paths in order to use scripts.
([string](0..9|%{[char][int](32+("39826578846355658268").substring(($_*2),2))})).replace(' ','')

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Reply:

Thanks for your comments.


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Reply:

Hi,

You can use notepad to write batch file with extension bat. 

Or you can use dos command to write this batch file.

use this command on command prompt

C:\>copy con filename.bat            (and than enter it will give you cursor there you can write the power shell script name) 

If this help please let me know or you can give me ur script name i will write bat file for you. You can execute that in to your environment.

Thanks


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Reply:

I think there might be some misunderstanding here of what you want to actually accomplish. Big Teddy and Richard are assuming you need a batch file to run each of a number of powershell script files. But in your initial post you wrote "... multiple powershell script files to deploy and install ...", and "... on click of .bat file we can install all ps files", and just above you wrote "update all *.ps1 files".

Do you need to run all of these scripts from a batch file, or are you working on developing a method for managing the installation and maintenance of a set of powershell script files on multiple workstations and/or servers?

If the latter, I do not think that is how you have been understood to date.

Also, since you have powershell installed, I am wondering why you are wanting to use a batch script to either run the files or install/update them, when that would likely be simpler using a powershell script.

Al Dunbar -- remember to 'mark or propose as answer' or 'vote as helpful' as appropriate.


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Need to Imlpement SSPR feature of FIM

Hi,

we are thinking of using the self service password reset feature of FIM. Before that I need to know following points:

1. what would be the cost involved (considering we have 5000+ user base)

2. How can we implement means what would be the architect?

any other imformation which could be beneficial for implementing this feature, please let me know.

Steve


Reply:

Steve-

For #1, the SSPR function is covered by the FIM CAL.

For #2, I don't understand the question.

My Book - Active Directory, 4th Edition
My Blog - www.briandesmond.com


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Reply:

Hi Brian,

For #1, I know there is a per user license cost if I want to implement SSPR, but any idea how much it comes out to be.

For #2, I need to know the architectural set-up how I can implement the same in our enviornment considering we are as of now only implemented FIM synchronization service.

I hope I have cleared my questions, let me know if you need any more info.

Steve


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Reply:

Hi Brian,

For #1, I know there is a per user license cost if I want to implement SSPR, but any idea how much it comes out to be.

For #2, I need to know the architectural set-up how I can implement the same in our enviornment considering we are as of now only implemented FIM synchronization service.

I hope I have cleared my questions, let me know if you need any more info.

Steve

Steve-

For #1, it's a question for your Microsoft reseller or account team. The price is different for everyone assuming you're not paying retail. It's licensed per user.

For #2, you'll want at least one FIM Service/Portal server (or a minimum of 2 with a load balancer for HA). If you want external web based password reset, you can either collocate that on the FIM Service/Portal server(s) or install distinct server(s) for this. In a small environment you could put all this on the sync server too if you wanted.

My Book - Active Directory, 4th Edition
My Blog - www.briandesmond.com


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Sql 2005 replication and clustering

Hello All,

your Help is needed here, frankly i have no previous experience on SQL and one of my customer asking me to implement SQL Replication for him in another site which mean any update on the main SQL will be replicated to new installation in the remote site. is this possible? and what i need exactly to do? taking into the consderation SQL is installed now on windows server 2008 R2 standard edition 64 bit.

Your help is needed and much appreciated.

Ahmed Al-Ahmed MCITP Enterprise Administrator


Reply:
http://www.sqlserver-training.com/video-how-to-setup-replication-with-sql-server-2008/-

Best Regards,Uri Dimant SQL Server MVP, http://sqlblog.com/blogs/uri_dimant/

MS SQL optimization: MS SQL Development and Optimization
MS SQL Blog: Large scale of database and data cleansing
Remote DBA Services: Improves MS SQL Database Performance


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Reply:

Dear Uri,

Thanks for your reply, but let me clear things. the server already installed and the application already runing with SQL 2005. is it possible to replicate it to another server in another site?

Ahmed Al-Ahmed MCITP Enterprise Administrator


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Reply:
Be careful about terminology.  "Replication" is a specific SQL technology that allows for copies of the data (not the database) to be synchronized to multiple locations.  There is also the generic concept of "replication" where the actual databases are synchronized to multiple locations.  If you are building a failover system then SQL "Replication" is not a suitable solution. 

Geoff N. Hiten Principal Consultant Microsoft SQL Server MVP


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Reply:

As Geoff mentioned, SQL "replication" is a specific term to describe a specific SQL feature. If you are talking in more general terms as is moving data from site A to site B then you need to investigate all the available options including the aformention replication, plus log shipping and database mirroring (though with SQL Standard Edition I wouldn't recommend that for cross site replication).  There are also 3rd party replication solutions as well that can replicate at the block level.

What are they trying to accomplish?  What is the RTO and RPO?  Knowing a little more about the desired outcome will help us recommend a solution.

David A. Bermingham, MVP, Senior Technical Evangelist, SIOS Technology Corp


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Reply:

thank you for your reply, unfortunatlley my SQL expert almost 5% and i have to do some types of disaster recovery in case if the server fail other server in other site should server the company as if nothing happend? is this possible?

Thanks

 

Ahmed Al-Ahmed MCITP Enterprise Administrator


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Thank you Mr. David for your help and sharing info here. i will try to make things easy here.

The company need to have there SQL application in another site and replicate with the one on the main office in case if the server in the main office goes down the server in the remote site "branch office" will handle the request "access" to all users as nothing happens.

down time almost zero is that possible?

Many thanks

Ahmed Al-Ahmed MCITP Enterprise Administrator


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Reply:

Your Windows Server Standard Edition elimininates the possiblity of a multisite cluster, so the solution with the best RTO/RPO available to you is Database Mirroring.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc917680.aspx

David A. Bermingham, MVP, Senior Technical Evangelist, SIOS Technology Corp


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Mr david. what if we install windows enterprise edition.

is this will give us better solution?

Ahmed Al-Ahmed MCITP Enterprise Administrator


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unable to export task list to Excel in SP 2013 Enterprise

I am unable to export task list via Excel from ribbon option in SP 2013 Enterprise.  I get a message "To Export a list, you must have a Microsoft SharePoint Foundation-compatible applicatoin"...

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks


Reply:

Hi,

it could have something to do with your office version or if the WebDAV is not in installed on the client.

kind regards,

Paul Keijzers

Check my website http://www.kbworks.nl or follow me on @KbWorks be sure to Check my SharePoint-Specialist.nu for dutch information workers check Wat Is microsoft SharePoint.nl for dutch readers who want to know what microsoft office365 is. also interesting to follow is microsoft office365 support


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Reply:

What web browser are you using?  Firefox is not known to play nicely with that feature. 

Chris Givens CEO, Architecting Connected Systems Blog Twitter


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I configured a new Excel Service account and now I am able to export to Excel from the ribbon, but still get the message  "To Export a list, you must have a Microsoft SharePoint Foundation-compatible application", but once I click OK, I get the list in Excel... am I supposed to see this message or should it just fire up Excel?

I am running 64bit office.

Thanks


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ADFS v2 - Sharepoint "SAML Provider" option error

Hi,

I am working on configuration of the SharePoint sites with the ADFS. I have gone through almost all the configuration steps which are mentioned in the ADFS configuration and have got the Provider screen where you can select "Windows Authentication" or "SAML Provider". Here am I erroring out..

There are some points which I want to mentioned here:

When I select both "Authentication Providers" i.e. "Windows Authentication" & "SAML Provider" for a SharePoint Application from Central Admin and open the Website, it shows me the option for both providers. If I select "Windows Authentication", I get logged in successfully. But, if I select "SAML Provider", it should redirect to "https://<<ADFS LOGIN URL>>/adfs/ls" , but it's not getting redirected and shows blank page.

I think I need to check the Certificate once again by removing and adding once again which I'll try on Monday. Let me know if you have any point to say about. So that , I can try that out before proceeding.

Please let me know is there a workaround.


Thanks
Sandeep


Reply:

Sandeep Nar,

Did you find any solution to your issue. Even i am gettin blank page...in my case i dont even see the URL getting changes to../adfs/ls

I am not sure why...I have every configuration in place checked in 2-3 times.

Can you plse let me know

Thanks


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Reply:

Can you browse to https://<<ADFS LOGIN URL>>/adfs/ls directly on the server ? Does it show a blank page or content ? (it should be showing content with an error message)

If it is blank then fix this issue. Check IIS settings (and possibly DNS) to see if all is configured oke.


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Hi I got page with error like this:

MSIS7000: The sign in request is not compilant to the WS-Federation language for web browswer clients or the SAML 2.0 protocol WebSSO profile.

Url looks like:

https://win-5r75vgl8p33/adfs/ls/auth/integrated/?wa=wsignin1.0&wtrealm=https%3a%2f%2fwin-2s70ug9u7k4%3a27862%2f_trust%2f&wctx=http%3a%2f%2fwin-2s70ug9u7k4%2f_layouts%2f15%2fAuthenticate.aspx%3fSource%3d%252F

Do you have any idea how to resolve it ? Thanx


  • Edited by CaMeL023 Monday, December 10, 2012 8:23 PM

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"You got mail"

Sorry I dont understand a lot of this fancy pc talk. I am just wondering what happened to that little pop up and icon on my toolbar that I could use to go directly to my email. Now I have to type in the hotmail website, enter my email address and password, that is if I even remember to check it. Very inconvenient now,  how can I get it back?
  • Moved by JOshiro Monday, December 10, 2012 7:01 PM Hotmail question (From:Live Connect)

Reply:

Please ask this on the Hotmail forum instead:

answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windowslive/forum/hotmail


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uploading problems

hi

im having a proplem uploading the readings from my homedics bloodpressure monitor .i have done it before but for some reason it wont work this time.ive tryed uninstalling it and re installing everything but get the same message, connection center encountered a error and cant diagnose it send request for support.like i say ive uninstalled it completly and re installed it used a different cable turned everything off and on about to get the big rock out. amy suggestions?


  • Edited by hotmouse Monday, December 10, 2012 5:31 PM

Reply:

Hi,

I think your best bet is to use HealthVault Technical Support, which is usually provided over email. When you go through the web form to create a support request, it will ask you for info that the support technicians can use to help you solve the problem.

http://support.microsoft.com/ph/15242

Under "Assisted support options" choose "Get Microsoft technical support" and then follow the prompts.

-Kathy-


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Have TMG 2010 with Alteon - which creates a problem

Hi,

I have 2 TMG servers connected to Alteon (Server load balancing switch) which redirects the traffic to these servers transparently towards internet (Forward proxy only) - They are in array mode.

The alteon redirects traffic to the TMG servers using lest connections metric and that alone is sufficient to have smooth internet use for the inside network users.

The problem starts when I use another url-filter before the TMG 2010 gets the traffic which uses two ip-proxied addresses to forward the users request from the internet, the traffic goes like this:

user asks a web site --> The alteon uses source based routing and delivers the request to the url-filter --> the url filter does its' checks and proxies the user request with its' own ip nad delviers it back to the Alteon --> The alteon takes the proxies ip and delivers it to one of the two TMGs --> the TMG should deliver it to the internet firewall.

Now - the problem I am facing here is that the url-filter by itself and the TMG by itself gives great service but when using both, it seems like the TMG does not get/passes the requests. I don't know what to do here....any ideas?


Reply:

 

Hi,

 

Thank you for the post.

 

“The problem starts when I use another url-filter before the TMG 2010” – do you have another forward proxy device? What is network topology? What is TMG logging tell?

 

Regards,

Nick Gu - MSFT

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Reply:

Dear Guy Gut

Did you resolve the problem?, I have the same escenary and I cannot to balance... what did you do in order to integrate alteon and tmg?

MCSA + M - MCSE2003


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Calendar notifications type, need little help please!

Hi folks, is possible receiving notification after  of any changes shared calendar? Because my calendar is shared with multiple users and need to know if there are changes.

Using Outlook 2010 with Exchange 2010.

Thanks


Reply:
Outlook UI doesn't provide a way to achieve this. But if you're a MAPI programmer, then you can make use of MAPI notification using AdviseSink to achieve this like any other object (Calendar folder) and refer: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/office/cc842079.aspx. You can make use of latest MFC MAPI & its source code (http://mfcmapi.codeplex.com) and see how Stephen had implemented it.

DeVa, M.S., {MSFT} Please remember to mark the replies as answers if they help


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account recovery

i need assistance with accessing my hotmail account. already reset password (several times). already recovered account (several times). already had account verified (several times).
  • Moved by JOshiro Monday, December 10, 2012 5:40 PM Hotmail question (From:Live Connect)

Reply:

Please ask this on the Hotmail forum instead:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windowslive/forum/hotmail


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Application not installing via MDT deployment

I am trying to install Adobe through MDT Application install, but it does not seem to be running.  The install flashes and does not do anything.

I am using the below Windows command script:

taskkill /F /IM outlook.exe
msiexec.exe /i "\\p02apixxx01\deploymentshare$\Applications\AdobeReaderX\AdbeRdr1010_en_US.msi" PATCH="\\p02apixxx01\deploymentshare$\Applications\AdobeReaderX\AdbeRdrUpd1011.msp" Transforms="\\p02apixxx01\deploymentshare$\Applications\AdobeReaderX\AdbeRdr1010_en_US.mst" /qb! /L*v "C:\temp\adberdr.log"

 

This is a standard application install.  I have the working directory set to .\Applications\Adobe Reader X.  I have the quiet install command set to the command file install_ReaderX.cmd.


Reply:

I use ORCA, or Adobe Customization Wizard X

http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=4950

to edit the msi. I then call in mdt...

msiexec /i AcroPro.msi /qn TRANSFORMS=AcroPro.mst

Hope this helps,

Tip


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Reply:

For Adobe Acrobat Reade you should try out the Adobe Customization Wizard. It offer much better options.
For a general approach using batch files as the install wrapper. Skip the full path in the batch file. Using your batch as an example.

taskkill /F /IM outlook.exe
msiexec.exe /i "%~dp0AdbeRdr1010_en_US.msi" Transforms="%~dp0AdbeRdr1010_en_US.mst" /qb! /L*v "C:\temp\adberdr.log"
msiexec.exe /p "%~dp0AdbeRdrUpd1011.msp"

I'm not sure about the patch command. I could remember it wrong.

Save the file as install_ReaderX.cmd in your Adobe Reader X folder. In MDT workbench. Execute the installer with Install_ReaderX.cmd and working directory set to .\Applications\Adobe Reader X.


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Reply:

I tried your suggesttion Michael, but it did not work.  it worked when you run it manually.


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Reply:

How about this:

msiexec /i "%DeployRoot%\Applications\Adobe Reader X\AdbeRdr1010_en_US.msi" /t "%DeployRoot%\Applications\Adobe Reader X\AdbeRdr1010_en_US.mst" /qb! /L*V "C:\temp\adberdr.log" /update "%DeployRoot%\Applications\Adobe Reader X\AdbeRdrUpd1011.msp"

David Coulter | http://DCtheGeek.blogspot.com | @DCtheGeek


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Reply:

I tried your suggesttion Michael, but it did not work.  it worked when you run it manually.


What error did you get?

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Reply:

How about this:

msiexec /i "%DeployRoot%\Applications\Adobe Reader X\AdbeRdr1010_en_US.msi" /t "%DeployRoot%\Applications\Adobe Reader X\AdbeRdr1010_en_US.mst" /qb! /L*V "C:\temp\adberdr.log" /update "%DeployRoot%\Applications\Adobe Reader X\AdbeRdrUpd1011.msp"

David Coulter | http://DCtheGeek.blogspot.com | @DCtheGeek

Will the install and update switch work together in the same command? If yes, then I've learned something new today. Thanks :)

I don't see any harm in using %Deployroot% but I think it is unnecessary.


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Reply:

According to Microsoft they do.

But I made bad experiences with Acrobat Reader, so I advise against using the patch switch in the installation command.
Instead create 2 hidden applications (base install and patch), then create a bundle application which contains these two. 


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Reply:

Will the install and update switch work together in the same command? If yes, then I've learned something new today. Thanks :)

I don't see any harm in using %Deployroot% but I think it is unnecessary.

Yes, they'll work together.  However, as orioon said, experiences may vary with different applications.  I normally find it working on clean machines just fine during image-build, but I'd always suggest testing manually before including in your automated build process.

David Coulter | http://DCtheGeek.blogspot.com | @DCtheGeek


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Reply:

I agree with Michael, use the Adobe Customization Wizard. That's what I do and my only install command is "setup.exe". I then edit the "setup.ini" file with the following added in the [Product] section:

CmdLine=TRANSFORMS="AcroPro.mst"
PATCH=AcrobatUpd1010.msp;AcrobatUpd1011.msp;AcrobatUpd1012.msp;AcrobatUpd1013.msp;AcrobatUpd1014.msp

All I ever have to do is add the .msp patches to the Acrobat folder and edit setup.ini to include the new msp on the PATCH line.


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Reply:

Can you do that with MDT.


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Is it possible to install Windows Server 2012 RC on VMware ESXi

Hi everyone,

I just downloaded Windows Server 2012 RC ISO and have tried to install it on VMware ESXi Version 5.0.0.0 Build 469512. However, after loading files, I saw the following message displaying on the black background.

Your PC needs to restart.
Please hold down the power button.
Error Code: 0x0000005D
Parameters:
0x000000000FEBFBFF
0x0000000020000800
0x0000000000000000
0x0000000000000000

Anybody knows if any problem occurs due to OS-based or virtualization technology supported.

T.s

SharePoint Vietnam | Blog | Twitter


Reply:

Hi,

Please understand that VMware is not produced by Microsoft, we have less information regarding third party software. Based on the current situation, please contact VMware support to check if the current version of VMware ESXi can support Windows Server 2012 RC or if there is any update can support Windows Server 2012 RC. Thanks for your understanding!

BTW, Hyper-V can support Windows Server 2012 RC normally.

Regards,

Arthur Li

TechNet Community Support


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Reply:

Thuan, I'm not Microsoft support, but just sharing what I learned recently.

Installing patch 2 may work (this VMware article was published before the May 31 Release Candidate)
http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/microsite.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=2006859&sliceId=2&docTypeID=DT_KB_1_1

but installling ESXi 5.0 Update 1 will likely get it it working for you, tested that myself, documented here:
http://tinkertry.com/vsphere-5-0-update-1-released

Next step, trying out nested Hyper-V.  In other words, seeing if VMware ESXi 5.0 Update 1 can run the latest Hyper-V role (which is included with the Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate, or as a separate Hyper-V only download from MSDN called:
en_microsoft_hyper-v_server_2012_release_candidate_x64_dvd_863837.iso

This nesting is not great for speed, but a great idea if you just want to kick the tires/try out/learn Hyper-V, without having to dual boot out of ESXi.

Nesting was able to boot Hyper-V in earlier betas:
http://tinkertry.com/windows-server-8-beta-hyper-v-runs-fine-on-esxi-5-0-patch-02/

but VMs couldn't be run under Hyper-V, so it was a kind of useless exercise, perhaps it'll work now, or perhaps we'll have to wait until GA level Server 2012 and/or ESXi 5.1, time and further testing will tell...



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Here same problem.

Does anybody has fix for the combination : Server 2012 Beta + Vmware Vsphere 5?


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Same problem, same error code, different parameters - XenServer 6.0

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I get the exact same problem in VirtualBox (4.1.16), and have also tried it in VMWare server (GSX 2.) with the same results. My host machine is no slouch - Core i7 with 4 cores (8 with hyperthreading), Win 7 x64 Enterprise, 12GB RAM....I'd love any thoughts on this as well!

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Very interesting.  I get the same problem (with Windows 8 RP) on one machine, but not another!

First PC (older tower):

   CPU:  Intel Core Quad Q6600 at 2.40 GHz (not overclocked)

   RAM:  8 GB

   Base OS:  Windows Server 2008 (not R2) Standard, SP1, 64-bit

   VM:  VirtualBox 4.1.16 (78094) [VB]

I have Windows 8 Preview Candidate (64-bit) installed and running with no problems on this PC in VB (and many other OSes as well).  Running the Windows 8 "Upgrade Assistant", either on the base PC or in the VM, tells me that my CPU is incapable of running Windows 8, and, if I try to install, I get the same error message (first parameter is 178BFBFF, 2nd is the same).

Second PC (HP Pavilion g7-1150us laptop):

   CPU:  Intel Core i3 (M370) at 2.40 GHz (not overclocked)

   RAM:  8 GB

   Base OS:  Windows 7 Professional, SP1, 64-bit

   VM:  VirtualBox 4.1.14 (77440)

I have several VMs (all running in VB) on this PC, all run with no problem (Windows and Linux OSes).  I deliberately turned off the "Enable PAE/NX" in the VB System / Processor tab and Windows 8 RP 64-bit installed with no problem.  I also was using an ISO image, not a DVD, and I was connected to that ISO image over my LAN.  This probably made installation slower, but it worked without a hitch.  I did a "bare" install (not an upgrade, no OS in new VM); this wasn't a problem either.

So Windows 8 RP is up and running just fine on one PC, but not the other.  Perhaps it's the base OS?  But Mark H. is having a problem with W7x64 Enterprise while I had no problem with W7x64 Professional (Mark, do you have SP1 installed?).  Maybe it really doesn't like the older CPU?!

First impression: W8 RP screen refresh is slower than W8 CP.

Oh, and I tried an install of Windows Server 2012 RC on the second PC and got it to work, but had to update VirtualBox to 4.1.16 because the older WDDM driver wouldn't work (the Manage Server application always had a black screen).  Now if I could just figure out how to get networking going, it might be worth playing with.  But it refuses to recognize that there is a driver for the "Ethernet Card"; repeated installs of the Guest Additions just doesn't do anything.  Trying to specify the driver that works for Windows 8 RP 64-bit didn't work at all.



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I am having issues installing Windows Server 8 RC

(8400.0.WINMAIN_WIN8RC.120518-1423_X64FRE_SERVER_EN-US-HRC_SSS_X64FRE_EN-US_DV5.ISO)

on ESXi build 702118 (with patch ESXi500-201205001)

The installation will fail with the error code 0x0000005D.

The Host is ProLiant DL380 with Xeon X5260.

Anyone have any clues ?


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Hi,

I just managed to install Windows Server 2012 beta on VMware Workstation 8.0.2. The first attempts failed to error that adpu.sys or arc.sys was missing (error code 0xc0000017). I removed all unnecessary components like soundcard and floppy disk from virtual machine and was able to install OS. It's different platform but there's not so much information about combination VMware + Windows 2012 available so it might be worth of trying even with ESXi.

-Jani-


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Hi,

Server 2012 RC works with ESXi 5.0 Build 702118 on ASUS motherboard P5Q-E, Intel CPU Q9450

Server 2012 RC works on VMware Workstation 8.0.3

BUT, Server 2012 RC dont work with ESXi 5.0 Build 702118 on Intel server motherbord S5000PSL, Intel CPU 2 x Xeon E5420. (I did get the Server 8 Beta to run on this box)

Could it be Intel CPU 2 x Xeon E5420 issue?

/SaiTech




  • Edited by SaiTech Tuesday, June 12, 2012 3:33 PM

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Definitely going to require another ESXi patch. :(   I wish MSFT would quit messing with it, and I'm sure they knew in advance that this was broken.  They certainly know that 95% of these installs are going to be on ESXi.


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Hi everyone,

I just downloaded Windows Server 2012 RC ISO and have tried to install it on VMware ESXi Version 5.0.0.0 Build 469512. However, after loading files, I saw the following message displaying on the black background.

Your PC needs to restart.
Please hold down the power button.
Error Code: 0x0000005D
Parameters:
0x000000000FEBFBFF
0x0000000020000800
0x0000000000000000
0x0000000000000000

Anybody knows if any problem occurs due to OS-based or virtualization technology supported.

T.s

SharePoint Vietnam | Blog | Twitter

Hi, work - look this - http://www.petenetlive.com/KB/Article/0000618.htm



  • Edited by DPS_Russia Thursday, June 14, 2012 4:41 PM

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Enabling No Execute Memory Protection in host BIOS fixed the issue.
  • Edited by PeterBalon Friday, June 15, 2012 11:35 AM

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Hi,

I dont have that setting in my host BIOS "Data Execution Prevention, (or No Execute Memory Protection).".

Is there any other way to dissable this for the guest, like dissable NX flags for the guest?

/SaiTech


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Hi, and thanks for the input about the  "Data Execution Prevention, (or No Execute Memory Protection)." But I did not have tha same settings in my host BIOS but one setting that talked about "buffer overflow", and now it works with Windows 2012 RC1, and ESXi 5..

I used the "Windows Server 2008 R2 64bit" guest maschine

Thanks..

/SaiTech





  • Edited by SaiTech Wednesday, June 20, 2012 5:57 PM

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so the fix for this issue is to change the bios setting on the machine you are running ESXi or VM Workstation on?

I'm using vmware workstation 8 on windows 7 professional sp1, and I am getting this error as well???


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I was able to install 2012 RC on ESXi 5 Update 1. Instead of selecting OS as Windows 8 64 bit, you need to select Windows Server 2008 R2 64bit while installing 2012 64bit RC.

Don't be a prick ! Be reasonable and provide your feedback. Say something whether the suggestion was helpful or not, mark a reply as answer if that really helps you, don't leave that choice to moderators, let the credit go to a contributor who has invested his precious time on your questions. Please be informed that, moderators are also humans and they also make mistakes ;-)



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"so the fix for this issue is to change the bios setting on the machine you are running ESXi or VM Workstation on?"

-You do the BIOS setting on the physical host box, and not the VM guest.

/SaiTech


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Is is even possible to nest Windows Server 2012 in VMware ESXi and install the Hyper-V role and run VMs in the Hyper-V. More info can be found here:

http://www.ivobeerens.nl/2012/06/28/nest-windows-server-2012-hyper-v-in-vmware-esxi-5/


  • Edited by ief Thursday, June 28, 2012 10:00 AM

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First thanks to the other Poster who posted a link to my website! - the article I wrote there was for running server 2012 on Workstation 8. I had the same problem today on ESX5i and annoyingly found MY OWN post!!

I have updated the article with my ESX findings if anyone else has the same problem.

Windows Server 2012 RC - Install Error

Pete


Regards Pete Long http://www.petenetlive.com


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I ve done an article where I explain how to virtualize Windows server 2012 RC on VirtuaBox, Vmware WS and ESXi 5.0. I explain EFI Bios usage, fix Error Code: 0x0000005D

check here : http://buenoflex.com/archives/26

BR
Arnaud Buonaccorsi
GSX Corp



  • Edited by buenoflex Wednesday, July 18, 2012 3:37 PM

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I ve done an article where I explain how to virtualize Windows server 2012 RC on VirtuaBox, Vmware WS and ESXi 5.0. I explain EFI Bios usage, fix Error Code: 0x0000005D

check here : http://buenoflex.com/?p=26

BR
Arnaud Buonaccorsi
GSX Corp


Thank you,

Simply disable floppy drive in esx, esxi or Workstation. Same thing for Windows 8 Desktop.


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This worked for me using ESXi 5 update 2 with a HP ML370 G5, thanks!

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Enabling No Execute Memory Protection in host BIOS fixed the issue.

Thank you Peter. The Enabling No Execute Memory Protection in host BIOS did the trick for me. I had forgot I had done a BIOS reset earlier today to fix another issue. Enabling this back on made my install work smooth :-)


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On my Dell PowerEdge 2950 III, the bios setting was called "Execute Disable", and it was disabled by default. Turning it on seemed to work like the rest of you.

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Check this posting. It has detail steps on how to load Windows 2012 with hyper-V and hyper-V server on ESXi. Remember this is not a supported configuration.

http://cavarpe.wordpress.com/2012/09/04/configure-windows-server-2012-or-hyper-v-2012-vm-on-esxi-5/


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I was  able to install Windows 2012 Standard (RTM) into VMware ESXi 5.0 U1 by enabling EFI on the VM itself.  Go to Edit Settings > Options > Advanced > (can't remember exactly) > .... and put a check mark in the box for EFI.  I then installed W2K12 with no problem.  Give it a shot.

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running the machine as Windows Server 2008 R2 64bit while installing 2012 64bit RC. did the trick for me.

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ok new to forums but hay here goes, i installed 2012 by upgrading from 2008 installed without a problem and no tinkering involved

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FYI, a different approach works as well, so I wrote this up:
http://tinkertry.com/esxi-5-1-running-hyper-v-server-2012
specifically for ESXi 5.1 and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012, which are both now Generally Available.
  • Edited by tinkererguy Monday, September 24, 2012 10:27 AM

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And now that the bits are all GA (both ESXi 5.1 and Windows Server 2012), there's a simple video showing the exact install steps, which is to basically choose
"Windows Server 2012 (64 bit)"

then install VMware Tools, which now work great.

Wrote it all up here:
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 runs fine on VMware ESXi 5.1
http://tinkertry.com/windows-server-2012-runs-fine-on-esxi-5-1


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yes, open the below link for step by step instruction

Install Windows 8/ Windows Server 2012 RC/RTM VM on VMware ESXi 5.0 without installing ESXi Patch


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yes, open the below link for step by step instruction

Install Windows 8/ Windows Server 2012 RC/RTM VM on VMware ESXi 5.0 without installing ESXi Patch


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yes, open the below link for step by step instruction

Install Windows 8/ Windows Server 2012 RC/RTM VM on VMware ESXi 5.0 without installing ESXi Patch

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Bu can install in ESXi 5.0 also, open the below link for step by step instruction

Install Windows 8/ Windows Server 2012 RC/RTM VM on VMware ESXi 5.0 without installing ESXi Patch

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I have to say, that again, this is typical microsoft.

The entire world uses vmware (quite rightly, as I have seen hyper-v fail catastrophically on two occasions, in two workplaces), yet, they change their OS to make it as difficult as possible to run on the worlds most popular / most stable hypervisor.

Grow up msft. we arent going to change to hyper-v just because you keep moving the goal posts!


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Good article, Pete - thanks!

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Project Server 2007 : Report on several project

Hello,

Here is my context:
In one of my clients, we have 40 projects on which there are files with ten shared customized fields.
How can I do to appear on indicators filters on my custom fields ? The only solution I found is to make a global project with all my projects inside.
Unfortunately, with this method, I get at end over 35,000 tasks which is much too ....
Can you help me find a solution to perform this action?

Thanks for your answers

  • Moved by Max Meng Tuesday, December 11, 2012 2:58 AM (From:Office 2013 and Office 365 ProPlus - IT Pro General Discussions)

MOSS 2007 to Sharepoint Server 2010 Migration

Hi ,

Given below are our current Sharepoint environment specifications . We would like to migrate it to 2010 . Can you please advice the best possible configuration of OS,SQL for the migration .

Would two destination servers be enough for the migration ?

App Server(32 bit)

SharePoint 2007 version - 12.0.0.6421
OS - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 Enterprise Edition (32 bit)

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DB Server(64 bit)

Sql -Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - 9.00.4053.00 (X64) 
OS - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 Enterprise Edition (64 bit)

Regards,

Grigory


Reply:
Your Application Server needs to be running Windows Server 2008 x64 or higher, so you'll have to pave and reinstall.  Your database server just needs SQL 2005 SP4 and you should be set there.

SharePoint - Nauplius Applications
Microsoft SharePoint Server MVP
MCITP: SharePoint Administrator 2010


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Hi Grigory

You may please try to follow - Hardware and software requirements for SharePoint 2010.

Thanks, Sumit Gupta SharePoint Consultant MCP, MCTS, MCITP, CCNA


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Trevor ,

             I have built the destination App server with Windows server 2008 64 bit and DB server is sql 2008 .

Would these two servers be enough for SP 2010 . I read that there should be a  middle tier server for load balancing . We are running SP 2007 with 1 App and 1 DB server and traffic iss manageable  . So ,when migrating to 2010 existing set up would be enough ?

Thanks,

Grigory


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Yes, your App Server should be good given you're running Windows Server 2008 SP2 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.  For the database server, given you're running SQL Server 2008 SP1 with Cumulative Update 2 64bit or SQL Server 2008 R2 64bit you'll be all set.

SharePoint - Nauplius Applications
Microsoft SharePoint Server MVP
MCITP: SharePoint Administrator 2010


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windows xp

I was wondering if WINDOWS XP will be going to change to another windows version? I had heard that the XP version was outdated.
  • Edited by acetaker Saturday, December 8, 2012 8:07 PM
  • Changed type acetaker Saturday, December 8, 2012 8:08 PM needed advise
  • Moved by Mike Kinsman Monday, December 10, 2012 2:43 PM off topic (From:TechNet Website Feedback)

Reply:

Hello acetaker.

Windows XP has entered the extended support phase that will end in 2014. Actually, there are more recent Windows versions, like Windows Vista (that is more than 5 years old), Windows 7 and the newest Windows 8.
If you have any question related to Windows XP, I suggest you to ask it in the Windows Answers Forum at http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp.

Bye.

Luigi Bruno


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Unfortunately your post is off topic here, in the TechNet Site Feedback forum, because it is not Feedback about the TechNet Website or Subscription.

For technical issues with Microsoft products, one great source of info and help is http://answers.microsoft.com, which has sections for Windows, Hotmail, Office, IE, and other products.

 For more information about where to post your question please see this thread: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/tnfeedback/thread/24ee65e4-0f35-403c-9bf7-41333cd13cb5

Moving to off topic.       

Thanks, Mike

MSDN and TechNet Subscriptions Support
Read the Subscriptions Blog!


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Outlook 2010 hangs frequently - when i enable or disable Add-in - Kaspersky or social connector

Dear Friends,

Greetings,

Today i have updated the latest windows essential 2012. After that my Outlook 2010 hangs frequently - when i enable or disable Add-in - Kaspersky or social connector

Pls find below the problem signatures

Pls advise the solution

Problem signature:
  Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
  Application Name: OUTLOOK.EXE
  Application Version: 14.0.6117.5001
  Application Timestamp: 4f3e2d20
  Fault Module Name: pstprx32.dll
  Fault Module Version: 14.0.6117.5000
  Fault Module Timestamp: 4f31f7ad
  Exception Code: c0000005
  Exception Offset: 0000ce21
  OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.48
  Locale ID: 1033

Additional information about the problem:
  LCID: 1033
  skulcid: 1033

Read our privacy statement online:
  http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=104288&clcid=0x0409

If the online privacy statement is not available, please read our privacy statement offline:
  C:\windows\system32\en-US\erofflps.txt


Reply:

Try to fix your database using scanpst.exe (you have it on your hard drive) and run Outlook without any adds. You can do it by ourlook.exe /safe run from prompt window. Turn off all unnecessary adds you 'll  find in options.

Anyway, check your versions compatibility. This version of AV could be older or newer then your Outlook. If you do not find any fit, that change it to another one.

Oskar Shon, Office System MVP

Press if Helpful; Answer when a problem solved


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restful service scritping

Hi,

we are doing performance testing for one of my application in VSTS. please help me how to do scripting for a restful services?...

  • Moved by Forrest Guo Saturday, December 22, 2012 7:35 AM (From:.NET Framework Setup)

Reply:

Your question on restful web service scripting will receive the best attention in a topical ASP.NET forum:

http://forums.asp.net/

This forum's topic is .NET Framework installation and setup.


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Does anyone know how to open a Windows 8 VDHX Image file from a Windows 7 machine?

I purchased a Windows 8 machine and created a VDHX restore image file. It was copied to an external USB drive. The Windows 8 machine had problems and had to be returned. I am running Windows 7 currently and MUST open that VDHX WIN8 image file or I am screwed. There is critical client data in the image file. I suppose I can create a partition on WIN7 box and dual boot my machine, but would rather not. Win7 box is badly fragged all over and will take forever just to defrag and be able to create another boot partition.

Your help is greatly appreciated.
  • Changed type Arthur Xie Monday, December 10, 2012 5:54 AM

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Going to give the following a try with VirtualBox 4.2.0. This version changelog is supposed to have ReadOnly support for VHDX files. Not sure if I can simply look at it or change attributes and make it work for me.
VirtualBox Website Download & Changelog to view VDHX Image files.

VirtualBox 4.2.0 (released 2012-09-13)
Storage: added readonly support for VHDX images


https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Changelog

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If all you need to do is read the VHDX file, it looks like VirtualBox will be able to do that.

Windows 7 had incremental defragmentation built into the operating system, so your system might not be as fragmented as you think.  By default, Windows 7 defrags on a weekly basis.  Of course, you can start up a manual defrag any time you want.  I found that the built-in defragger did an okay job, but there are more aggressive defraggers out there, often can be downloaded as a trial copy.

tim


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