Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Web Access 2010 Requery based off of ComboBox

Web Access 2010 Requery based off of ComboBox

I have a combobox that updates a query and changes a report I am outputting. The combobox updates the query fine on Access 2010. When I bring it to the Sharepoint site, it no longer works. It says I have a invalid reference. I could use some help on how to fix this.

Thanks!

-T

Content Access Account in Search

Hi All,

Well we have configured a search server,everything is fine but when we try to initiate the crawl,it gets stopped and we get following error in crawl log.

"Search couldn't access the resource as the password is changed. Please reset the password and try again"

though all necessary precautions have been taken in terms of the content access account.

Immediate help would be highly appreciated.


Reply:

You need to update the service account password. Refer http://blogs.technet.com/b/seanearp/archive/2011/01/25/updating-passwords-on-sharepoint-2010.aspx


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Reply:

Thanks for the reply.

But i have changed the password several times,just the crawl says "starting" and  then goes "idle".


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Reply:

Hi.

Did you checge the password in the 'Default content access account' setting in Search Administration to mirror the new password? This is what crawl uses to access content, if the account password has changed then you will have to change the password here as well.

Regards

Thomas Balkeståhl - Technical Specialist - SharePoint - http://blog.blksthl.com
Download the SharePoint Branding Project here


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Reply:

Hi Thomas & senthil,

yes i did the changes there as well i dont know whats going wrong.??


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Reply:

Hi.

If you have any special characters in the password, try to have a password without the spacial characters and see if it works then. Not at all sure that this is the problem but I have had problems with too complex pasword, secure but if complex in the wrong way, not compatible.

Try it at least.

Regards

Thomas Balkeståhl - Technical Specialist - SharePoint - http://blog.blksthl.com
Download the SharePoint Branding Project here


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"Item was not crawled because of a password change.update password and retry crawling."Above is the error i see from begining.

And i am not using too complex passwords.


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Reply:

Hi again. More things to try...that should help either solve it or narrow down what the issue is.

Error: Item was not crawled because of a password change. Update password and retry crawling.

-Verify that the Search Server user account has permission to read and write to the content database.
-Make sure that the domain accounts used for Search and for Crawling are not disabled or set to 'Require password change at first logon'
-You can also check the accounts by trying to run something under that ID/PWD, such as Notepad.  Simply hold shift down when you right click on a shortcut to notepad and select "Run as Different User" and then enter the credentials.  If there is a problem with the accounts themselves, this should show you what it is.
-If the above works properly then you might need to make sure that your crawl account has Read permissions to the site in the Web Application Policy in Central Admin

Good luck

Regards

Thomas Balkeståhl - Technical Specialist - SharePoint - http://blog.blksthl.com
Download the SharePoint Branding Project here


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Reply:

Error: Item was not crawled because of a password change. Update password and retry crawling.

Verify that the Search Server user account has permission to read and write to the content database. You may have to create a unique user on the content server for this purpose.


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Reply:

You may have to create a unique user on the content server for this purpose.

why do i need to create another user?


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Help trying to get FIM 2010 DL management to work

Hello,

I am trying to get a basic demo of FIM doing Exchange self service DL management working and it's just not playing.

I have built the servers as per the FIM instructions below, I have the FIM portal all working and can go in and now create a DL, but whilst it does say the DL has been completed groups are not getting created in AD, nor being stamped by Exchange (FIM has E2010 tools installed)

I have the FIMMA and the ADMA in and the only error I am getting going through the sync is during the FIMMA export where I get this below:

Is it this process when you export from FIM it then goes to create the group in AD and then then mail-enabled the object in Exchange?

IS

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee534915(v=ws.10).aspx


Reply:

Confirm you have the Sync Rule, the group object has the ERE and the Enable Provision from Sync is enabled in Tools, Options. 

Your screen shot was of a Export to the FIM MA.  A view of a Sync from the FIM MA would be better.  Also, an export on the AD MA. 

Eric

Eric


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Reply:

Hi Eric,

Thanks,

I only have inbound sync rule from AD in FIM Portal, there's nothing in the instructions about creating an export to AD? Here are some more screenshots though, but I do have the Enable Provision Sync in Tools/Options.


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Can someone confirm that the instructions here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee534915(v=ws.10).aspx are sufficient to set-up a self service DL management demo?

It appears to be missing these export steps back to AD?


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Reply:

Hello,

You don't seem to have any exports to ADDS in your run profiles, as you noticed yourself.

Please follow the instructions found here to find out how to provision and synchronize the information back to ADDS http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff686261(v=ws.10).aspx .



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Thanks, I'm really surprised that this is not in the actual Technet article on how to do this.

That link appears to be just for security groups, are there additional steps specifically relating to Distribution Lists?

  • Edited by SixFooter Thursday, March 1, 2012 11:29 AM

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Reply:

A security group is a "distribution list + SID".
There are no steps that are distribution list specific.

Cheers,
Markus

Markus Vilcinskas, Knowledge Engineer, Microsoft Corporation


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Reply:

Regarding your error, have you looked at this article yet?

Cheers,
Markus

Markus Vilcinskas, Knowledge Engineer, Microsoft Corporation


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Reply:
Thanks Markus. I was thinking there needs to be a step/config that tells FIM to run the Exchange tools to mail-enable the group? Which accounts need which permissions etc..

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Reply:
No, thanks! Will look now.

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Right, following the above article I can now get FIM provisioning DL's to AD/Exchange. You do need to add the mailnickname as an additional attribute otherwise the update-recipient command wont work, but at least we're almost there.

I now have 2 new issues:

1.) FIM isn't adding anyone to the DL. Do I need to have inbound sync rule for FIM to be able to do this?

2.) I get the following error when attempting to modify/delete the objects? failed-creation-via-web-services/MembershipLocked/An attribute is required to complete the operation.<


  • Edited by SixFooter Monday, March 5, 2012 5:39 PM cleaned up

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FIM is driving me nuts!

Why can't there be a simple how to guide to get self service DL's working, you have to piece together 3 or 4 articles, all with some form typo or error with the end result that nothing works :(

For something that is such a big selling point for FIM, a simple step by step procedure would surely be warranted? Has anybody seen one, I'd even buy it!

This article purports to be a design and deployment guide, but really..honestly isn't: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff645313(WS.10).aspx


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Excerpt from another W8 tech forum & fine here, too

You know the irony is 2 of the Members cited as shunning & knocking Windows 8, 2 days later are discovering it, enjoying it and praising it!

2ndly, when the Start-up settings are changed such that boot goes directly to Desktop, the "damn the (Metro) Start screen" bit, really doesn't have much clout or strength, @ all.

3rd, will avow it is strictly & solely a matter of attitude... I have (not counting months w/ the DP) running Windows 8 BETA for ONLY 5 days:
There is no issue not having the old Start Menu... there just isn't!  I even grabbed a 3rd party one, after about 2 days, just curious... after a few minutes it was uninstalled due to being a distracting, unnecessary nuisance.  It is so slick, quick, easy & pleasing, almost fun to fly around finding, getting to & doing things.  It's actually very intuitive & User Friendly.  And very little moussing.

There is no need or craving for Touch & it, certainly, is not required.

Kids will love it & I hear reports older folks are taking to it well, also.  I'm 59 & it took little time, no horrid effort or caused great stress.  In fact, it's made me smile & laugh, more than a few times.  As in, "Oh, that's so cool" grin, chuckle.

You Pin things, enable Quick Launch, learn & use Keyboard Shortcuts... using Win8 is a joy.

And the above is w/out even, yet, mentioning anything about performance.  That came pretty much be summed up in a word... WOW!!

and, of course, the CP is a beta, so was the DP & this like will not be the only beta... even the RC is beta.  Nothing is non-beta 'til RTM, OEM & GA... around Sept/Oct, maybe.

My private notion... w/out having a chip on one's shoulder, being mules about going forward, listen to ppl who are using it, try it yourself but, w/ an open mind, even a sense of adventure.  Take the tips & 'tricks' & travels through this OS of others to expedite, facilitate & guide your enthusiastic journey.

& lastly to repeat this again... NO, it's not like the DP.  We knew it would not be.  But, the difference is that the Beta is far superior to the DP.  Galaxies ahead of & beyond the DP; and on that note I, for one, can't wait to see what comes next...

Cheers,
 Drew

Drew MS Partner / MS Beta Tester / Pres. Computer Issues Pres. Computer Issues www.drewsci.com


  • Edited by Drew1903 Wednesday, March 7, 2012 5:12 AM

Calendar Overlay

Hi,

I have created multiple views and used Calendar Overlays ..The colors are showing up..but after clicking the view from calendar Views ..It is not retaining the colors....Even after clicking view I want the same color to be shown..Instead of default green color in Sharepoint 2010.

 

Thanks

 


Reply:
When you click you'll be transfered to that view in question, so the colors and views are defined for that view only.

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Sharepoint Reporting Server

Hi all,

I am going to configure Sharepoint reporting Server for my enviroment in Windows 2008 R2 and Sharepoint 2010 with 24 GB Ram.

Should i have to go for another standalone server to configure a reporting server, Please advice.

SSA999

SSA


Reply:

Are you going to  install Reporting Services in native or SharePoint integrated configuration? If in sharepoint integrated, do you have additional SharePoint licence for a standalone server? How many users are there in your enviroment? What is your expected usage of reporting services? Etc Etc ...

Marek Chmel, WBI Systems (MCTS, MCITP, MCT, CCNA)
Please Mark As Answer if my post solves your problem or Vote As Helpful if a post has been helpful for you.


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Reply:

Hi Marek can you please describe the diffrence between Native and Integrated mode.

We have around 1000 user of Sharepoint but reproting usage is not that much expected .

SSA


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Reply:

Hi Marek can you please describe the diffrence between Native and Integrated mode.

We have around 1000 user of Sharepoint but reproting usage is not that much expected .

SSA


With integrated mode you can use SSRS content types in your document libraries, reports are stored in content databases, you can use sharepoint versioning and security http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb326345.aspx

Marek Chmel, WBI Systems (MCTS, MCITP, MCT, CCNA)
Please Mark As Answer if my post solves your problem or Vote As Helpful if a post has been helpful for you.


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I think i am happy to go with Native Mode as

 "In native mode, a report server is a stand-alone application server that provides all viewing, management, processing, and delivery of reports and report models. This is the default mode for report server instances. You can install a native mode report server that is configured during setup or you can configure it for native mode operations are Setup is finished."

SSA


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Reply:
Finally i configured Reporting Server successfully. Thanks alot everyone.

SSA


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How to receive a specific file name xml file from a folder in biztalk..

How to receive a specific file name xml file from a folder in biztalk..

Example:-I have one folder that contains 4 xml files

biz.xml

sqlbiz.xml

abc.xml

xyz.xml

my requirement is to pick only  (biz.xml,sqlbiz.xml) out of above 4 xml file.

Please help me

Thanks

Manoj


Reply:

Hi Manoj,

You can use the file mask property on the receive location for teh same.

Please refer below links for the details.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee253343(v=bts.10).aspx 

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa578688(v=bts.20).aspx

I hope this helps you.

Thanks With Regards,
Shailesh Kawade
MCTS BizTalk Server
Please Mark This As Answer If This Helps You.
http://shaileshbiztalk.blogspot.com/


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Reply:

Hi Manoj,

in this case set the file mask to either:

  • *biz.xml

if you want BizTalk to process all files with the suffix biz.xml,

  • *biz*.xml

if you ant BizTalk to process any files with the biz word inside the filename.

hth

Paul Endras

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If this answers your question please mark it accordingly.


  • Edited by Paul Endras Tuesday, March 6, 2012 10:14 AM

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Reply:

Hi Manoj,

you can achieve it using the File Masking that is to be done in the console.

as shown below, create a receive port, then create receive location and in the configuration you can add the file mask as shown below.

Don't forget to mark the post as answer or vote as helpful if it does, Regards - Rajasekhar.R




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Reply:

Hi Manoj,

As explained by other members above, You could do this by using the file mask in receive lcoation. However if you only want to pick biz.xml and sqlbiz.xml not anything like abcbiz.xml then you would need to decide the proper filter on the mask property.

As my my understanding you could use only one mask in the receive port.

If you use *biz.xml then it could pic anything which ends with biz.xml it may have abcbiz.xml also. However if you are sure that you would have only biz.xml or sqlbiz.xml files in the folder then i guess your *biz.xml will work.

It would be worth reading this "Restrictions on the File Mask and File Name Properties" msdn article for more details.

I hope it helps!

HTH

Naushad Alam


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Mails are not going in 2010 after configuring out going email settings

Out going mails are not going out from the sharepoint 2010 after spcifying server ip under out going email settings tab.Should any one know how can i go forward.

Reply:
Have a look at the SPTimerv4 service see if thats running.

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Reply:

Maybe you can add the name of the server (e.g.: exchange.domain.com) instaed of an ip.

Is Exchange 2010 the mailserver? You have to create in exchange a receive connector to accept e-mail from Sharepoint.
http://sharepointgeorge.com/2010/configuring-outgoing-email-sharepoint-2010/

This works for me.

May the source be with you!


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Unexpected reboot

Windows 2003 rebooted unexpectedly with stop error BCCode:d1 BCP1:0000000000000028 BCP1:000000000000008 BCP3:0000000000000000 BCP4:FFFFFAD987310E34 OSVer:5_2_3790 SP: 2_0 Product:274_3

Reply:

BCCode:D1 points to driver failure. Can you try to install updated drivers for all components in your server? If you have a dump file available you could use dumpchk.exe to get the driver that caused the failure so you only have to update a single driver.

Dumpchk is a command-line utility you can use to verify that a memory dump file has been created correctly. Dumpchk does not require access to symbols. You can download debugging tools for Windows products from the following Microsoft Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/DevTools/Debugging/default.mspx
Note For Windows XP, Dumpchk is located on the Windows XP CD-ROM. Install the Support Tools by running Setup.exe from the Support\Tools folder on the CD-ROM. By default, Dumpchk.exe is installed to the Program Files\Support Tools folder.

How to use Dumpchk.exe to check a Memory Dump file


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Reply:
Hey Jaap Thanks for your update, the issue is on the Windows 2003 R2 on Sun Fire X4140

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Reply:

Okay then make sure you check out the driver download on the Oracle site: 

Oracle - Software Download  

If possible try to run the debugchk.exe to find out which driver is causing the failure. If you can post the results of debugchk.exe on the boards I could help you by having a look at it.


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Reply:

I am waiting for Customer reply to verify that there is no issue from Hardware perspective..

Once after I verify the logs I will suggest him to run the debugchk.exe to find out which driver is causing the failure. 


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Reply:
Where can I download debugchk.exe for windows 2003 R2?

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Reply:

The link I originally provided you with has an article that contains the download link, here is the direct link:

Microsoft Windows SDK for Windows 7 and .NET Framework 4


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Reply:
Ok i assumed debugchk.exe and Dumpchk.exe are different entity

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Reply:
debugchk.exe was a typo on my behalf, I meant dumpchk.exe

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Cannot load web service in my workstation of the reporting services which is integrated to sharepoint 2010

 

Our SSRS site is SSRS 2008 R2 integrated to SharePoint 2010. We can successfully load the web servicve URL (https://<OurSSRSEnvironment>/ReportServer) in any of the servers part of the farm, but when we access the same web service URL in our workstation/laptop, I am prompted to provide my domain credentials. right after providing my credentials, it only gives me a blank "white" page.

Similarly, when I press f5 of my browser, I am re-prompted to provide credentials and after doing so, only giving me a white "blank" page.

Is this a known issue? or is there something we can do to make this work.

Your immediate response is highly appreciated.

The following information could probably help:

1) we have two reporting services servers configured with the ff:

     a) the ssrs site is https://<OurSSRSEnvironment>/Reports.

     b) the ssrs web service is https://<OurSSRSEnvironment>/ReportServer

2) we have separate two sharepoint servers under the same farm of reporting services web servers with the ff:

     a) necessary software configured to the previously stated ssrs environment.

     b) the site configured (ssrs int to sharepoint) is https://<OurSSRSIntSharePoint>.

3) a database server (same farm) for holding both report server database and content database. 
  • Changed type roel2000 Tuesday, March 6, 2012 9:19 AM incorrect display
  • Edited by roel2000 Tuesday, March 6, 2012 9:23 AM

[Suggestion] mstsc.exe idle when minimized

With the mstsc.exe window minimized, there's a difference between the CPU and GPU load when the remote desktop has windows open, or has all windows minimized (is showing the desktop).

With the mstsc.exe window minimized, the CPU and GPU load is between 2% and 90% (i3-350M) when the remote desktop has windows open and close to 0% when all its windows are minimized.

I suggest that mstsc.exe is idled when minimized regardless of the window activity in the remote desktop.

Thanks!

http://imgur.com/a/UyWUQ

Windows 7 x64

mstsc.exe 6.1.7601.17514




Reply:
 

Hi,

I understand that it may be useful in some specific scenarios, like yours. We will forward this usage feedback to our product group.

As you know, the design and development of our product are always based on customer requirement. Our product group will analyze this issue and also hear other customers' feedbacks to determine whether this behavior will be changed. Generally speaking, the more customers require a feature it's more likely that the feature will be able to be implemented.

You can also submit feedback to Microsoft Connect ( http://connect.microsoft.com/ ). Your feedback improving the quality and impacting the direction of Microsoft products.

Thank you for your understanding.

Technology changes life……


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Aero peek should preview pages when hovering mouse over window thumbnails in switcher interface

Aero peek should preview pages when hovering mouse over window thumbnails in switcher interface.

So user can find the app they are looking for more easily, or close a series of apps in one go


Reply:
 

Hi,

Thanks for the suggestion.

You can also submit your suggestion on:

http://connect.microsoft.com/

Thank you for your cooperation.

Leo Huang

TechNet Community Support


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HTA to Add computer to a collection

I worked on Role based access for my Support executives.. now i wanted them to add computers to a collection, And this should work from their computer...

I searched in the net and found few of them but they required to create adminui extensions and play from there... in my case i can't create adminUI extensions....(I can create on the server if required..However the users i have 1000 plus and they don't have console installed locally and wanted to grant them the HTA)

So in nut shell I am looking for HTA to add computers to a collection...


Reply:
Here's how to create a static http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc145266.aspx and dynamic http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc145272.aspx collection.

Torsten Meringer | http://www.mssccmfaq.de


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App Bar needs to be viewable by default, no more right-click

The app bar is hidden by default on pretty much all of the applications. I think this minimalism is taken too far. Please follow the direction of Windows Phone team. There is always clue in the WP7 to indicate that there're more options available. In fact, most of the time, the app bar on Windows Phone 7 is always visible without labels. I think the app bar on Windows 8 should be similar or identical to that of Windows Phone 7.

1. It should always be visible without the text label and with 3 ellipsis so that users can click on to see the labels (and maybe more options).

2. If it must be hidden, then there must be a thin horizontal band with 3 ellipsis to indicate that there're more options.

3. The command bar should be white icons/text on gray, white icons/text on black, or black icons/text on white. It should not be any other distracting colors. This will also make all app bars to be consistent with each other visually.

I simply DO NOT want to right-click continuously to open the app bar. Why do we must make it MORE difficult to get to the functions that we need? Please emulate the Windows Phone 7 ideas for the app bar. Take instance the Mail app's use of the app bar. To switch between the different folders within two inboxes has a crazy amounts of right-click to bring up the app bar. This is absolutely unnecessary. There's no reason why the app bar is HIDDEN by default. Why are we hiding something that's frequently used? Why do we've to right-click repeatedly to bring up the app bar. This does not make me more efficient.



  • Edited by kxn84 Monday, March 5, 2012 4:18 AM

Reply:
I wouldn't mind a possibility to have the app bar like on WP, where some icons shows up without description by default (ex: "all apps" on the start screen).

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Agreed, more visual cues would be appreciated. Using the Win8 CP occasionally feels like a bad adventure game: clicking (in this case, right-clicking) all over the place just to see if anything happens. 

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I would also be happy if the app bar sticks into the "open" position if you right-click to open it once. It will only close again if I choose to do so possibly by clicking the 3 elllipsis. Microsoft has a lot of choices on making the app bar efficient. I'm afraid they're not listening simply because their instructions are showing that the user swipe up from the bottom to open the app bar. It's so annoying to having to repeated right-clicking in the Mail app.


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I agree with you SimonT, the right hand bar with Search, Settings, Start....irritates me more I keep on moving my mouse up and down for it show

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Cannot copy list items from one list to another

I am trying to copy one list from one web to another.

The list is copied everytime but while copying items it exits with an exception and says that the field cannot be updated.

When i check in the web both lists have same number of fields with same titles but why it is still not copying the data.

foreach (SPListItem item in SourceList.Items)   {   SPListItem newDestItem = Destlist.Items.Add();     foreach (SPField field in item.Fields)   {   if (!Destlist.Fields.ContainsField(field.Title))   {   if (!Destlist.Fields.Equals(field.Title))   {   Destlist.Fields.Add(field);   Destlist.DefaultView.ViewFields.Add(field);   }   }   if (!field.Title.Equals("Title"))   {   newDestItem[field.Title] = item[field.Title];   newDestItem.Fields[field.Title].ShowInViewForms = true;   }         }   newDestItem.Update();   }   Destlist.OnQuickLaunch = SourceList.OnQuickLaunch;   Destlist.Update();   DestWeb.Update();

Above is the code i dont have any idea what the hell is happenig with this why it is not copying the items.

Anyone can suggest anything to me. having hard time with this...

kukdai


Reply:
Try below code




foreach (SPListItem item in SourceList.Items)
                {
                  


                    foreach (SPField field in item.Fields)
                    {
                        if (!Destlist.Fields.ContainsField(field.Title))
                        {
                            if (!Destlist.Fields.Equals(field.Title))
                            {
                                Destlist.Fields.Add(field);
                                Destlist.DefaultView.ViewFields.Add(field);
                            }
                        }






 Destlist.Update();SPListItem newDestItem = Destlist.Items.Add();


  


                        if (!field.Title.Equals("Title"))
                        {
                            newDestItem[field.Title] = item[field.Title];
                            newDestItem.Fields[field.Title].ShowInViewForms = true;
                        }






                    }
                    newDestItem.Update();
                }
                Destlist.OnQuickLaunch = SourceList.OnQuickLaunch;
                Destlist.Update();
                DestWeb.Update();

Rahul Sharma
http://sharepointarrow.blogspot.com/


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Restart Web application pool using Sharepoint power shell commands.

Hi All,

I used the below power shell command to restart the app pool if a web application:

Restart-WebAppPool 'Dev2010'

but I'm getting an error saying "The term Restart-WebAppPool is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script...."

Can anyone please tell me if I'm missing anything?

Thank you.


Reply:

Hi vidon,

By default, Windows PowerShell modules (i.e Web Server Administration module) and snap-ins are not loaded in Windows PowerShell.

So you need to import the module before you can use it. Try the following in powershell first.

add-pssnapin WebAdministration

Now you should be able to use the above cmdlet

BR

//Gutke

Please click "Propose As Answer" if a post solves your problem or "Vote As Helpful" if a post has been useful to you.


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Scaned documents not saved readable

When I scan something and save it in documents or pictures and then open it, it is not readable. I get all kinds of numbers and objects scattered all over the place. Can anyone tell me how to correct this?

Reply:

Hi,

Thank you for the post.

Please elaborate more about your issue. Open doc--edit doc--run FCS scan--save doc--reopen doc?

Can you share the screenshot with Sky Drive (skydrive.live.com) to us.

Regards

Rick Tan

TechNet Community Support


  • Edited by Rick Tan Tuesday, March 6, 2012 6:58 AM

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Navigating Windows 8 with three easy keyboard shortcuts

Greetings - I've spent a few hours with the CP so far and have spent most of my time working on familiarizing myself with the navigation issues that so many people are complaining about.  I'm not going to debate the usefulness or efficiency of Metro or how rough it is using a mouse with this OS - I just wanted to offer what I've found to be helpful when navigating throughout the OS.

Not really an acronym for anything, but QIX is all you really need to remember to get to anywhere you need to be in Windows 8.

Win+Q

Listed as the keyboard shortcut to search All Apps it also takes you to the screen where all your apps are listed (same as right-click anywhere in the Metro and selecting All Apps from the bottom menu).  So if you're working in the desktop and need to find/launch another application, hit Win+Q and either type in the name of the software needed (a habit I got into on Windows 7) or simply click on it on the All Apps screen.

Win+I

This is most helpful when you're on the Desktop.  It brings up, perhaps most importantly, a link to the Control Panel as well as your power settings.  It also has a link to the System Info screen (now called PC Info), volume control, wireless/LAN and more.  As far as I can tell this is the quickest way to shutdown/reboot your PC.

This shortcut doesn't offer much if you use it from the Metro and it's one of the few shortcuts that cannot be used from anywhere in the OS.

Win+X

Probably the most useful keyboard shortcut for IT Pros.  It launches the same menu you get from right-clicking on the Metro/Start in the bottom-left hot corner.  It pops up an old-school Windows menu with the following options.

Programs & Features, Network Connections, Power Options, Event Viewer, System, Device Manager, Comp Management, Disk Management, Command Prompt, Command Prompt as Admin, Task Manager, Control Panel, Windows Explorer, Search, Run, Desktop.

The only other navigation tip I have is using the Windows key to go from the Desktop to Metro and using Win+D to go from Metro to the Desktop.

So far I'm in the very tiny group that isn't appalled with Windows 8.  Training my users on how to use it is a whole different animal though.  I actually like the CP but I've always been a big keyboard guy and always use my mouse as little as possible though I realize that's the opposite of most end-users.  I also realize that using Windows 8 with a mouse is a grueling chore with many more steps to do what needs to be done than any previous version of Windows.  Finally, it seems like MS is being different and innovative for the sake of being different and innovative.  I don't see how the Metro makes anyone's life easier but I don't find it as that big of a hindrance.  


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There are a lot of ways to get to stuff it's just finding them.  Oddly I think this will affect pros more initially than average users because they use a broader set of functionality.

The shortcut for Explorer is easily recognized and it's already pinned so that's a good option for people used to right-clicking My Computer.  Look at the Computer tab and you can see those functions.  You know how you can put any function in Office 2010 on the ribbon and make your own tabs?  The Explorer ribbon should be the same way so you can create tabs with all the functions and settings you commonly use.  It should also be configurable via GPO.


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Another thing I thought of is that MS seems to always pick poor defaults.  They caved and minimized the ribbon in Explorer by default.  So now you have to click the little tiny caret way on the right to expose that useful functionality that everyone will be wondering how to find.

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There are other useful hotkey shortcuts in Windows 8 CP:

Windows logo key+C

Shows the charms and the clock

Windows logo key+K

Opens the Devices charm

Windows logo key+H

Opens the Share charm

Windows logo+W

Opens the Search charm with Settings selected

Windows logo+F

Opens the Search charm with Files selected

Windows logo key+Spacebar

Switch languages or input methods (if multiple languages or inputs are enabled)

Windows logo+Z

Open commands or options for the current app (if the app has defined some)

Windows logo key+Enter

Opens Narrator

Windows logo+V

Cycles through notifications on the screen

Windows logo key+Page Up

Moves the Start screen to the left monitor in multi-monitor setups

Windows logo +Page Down

Moves the Start screen to the right monitor in multi-monitor setups

Windows logo key+O

Turns the screen orientation lock on or off (if your PC can detect screen orientation)

Windows logo key+'

When you snap an app to one side, this toggles the focus between the apps on the screen.

Windows logo key+.

When you snap an app to one side, this moves the split to the right

Windows logo key+Shift+.

When you snap an app to one side, this moves the split to the left

Leo Huang

TechNet Community Support


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how to get scroll bar in a report

 how to get scroll bar in a report

 can any one give me the vb code for this

  • Edited by v60 Monday, March 5, 2012 5:17 AM

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Can you elaborate on your requirement? Are you rendering the report directly from Report Manager? The browser will by default include a vertical or horizontal scroll bars depending on the size of your report. This is via HTML viewer which is provided by SQL Server Reporting Services. For more information, see http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms189387.aspx <HTML Viewer and the Report Toolbar>

If you are using ReportViewer control within your application to display report, you can check a similar thread with more details: http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en-US/sqlreportingservices/thread/71e01e3d-59ef-4ee2-b652-a8b31ce38a13/

Hope this helps..

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VMWARE Workstation

I have been unable to setup a vmware 4.1 Win 8 guest.

I tried upgrade and clean install.

It completes and fails when it boots with an unclear HAL error.

Has anyone resolved this? Or is it because its a preview?

Many thanks in advance

Bill

Bill Dora (mcse,cne,ccna)


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Are you sure 4.1 is the version of VMWare Workstation you are running? 
That's a very old version and doesn't support running Windows 8.  You
need the very latest to run it. (Version 8.)
 
Bob Comer - Microsoft MVP Virtual Machine

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Sorry I was not clear.

his is 4.1 server exsi

Not the workstation version.

Thanks anyway



Bill Dora (mcse,cne,ccna)


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Ahh, okay, that makes sense -- it didn't sound right.
 
You might want to make a new thread with that in the title instead of
Workstation.
 
I haven't tried ESXi in a long time so I don't have any advice on that,
but you probably can get a pretty good answer from VMWare's forums.
 
Bob Comer - Microsoft MVP Virtual Machine

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Reply:
Hi,
 
The following posts discussed a similar issue, you can refer to:
 
 
 

Vincent Hu

TechNet Community Support


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