I had a client whose Outlook 2007 would hang on the splash screen every time he started it up. However, when started in safe mode, it would open up just fine. After disabling all obvious add-ins, the problem still occurred. So, some poking around on Da Net lead to some postings that pointed at the Windows Search service. So, I tried disabling that...
Read MoreAn Admission
You know, for someone who is active in technology, I am not very good with tools. I can handle stuff I know (like replacing a hard drive in a machine), but cannot change the oil in my car. So, when my daughter managed to break-off the pull cord for the ceiling fan so that it was no longer outside of the fan, my first inclination was to just replace the...
Read MoreTimeslips 2008 and Vista
Here was an interesting problem. Timeslips 2008 running on a Vista machine. The preferences file (prefs.prf) file could not be found in the default directory of: C:Program FilesTimeslips However, when looking at the preferences file within Timeslips, it would appear to be there. Here is the answer. For some reason, Vista was putting the prefs.prf file...
Read MoreLessons from a Recent SBS 2003 to SBS 2008 Migration
Here are some lessons learned from a recent SBS 2003 to SBS 2008 Migrations. Migrating a network you have barely touched is much more difficult than a network you built from the ground up. Always follow the instructions in this document. If this is the second migration of the network…especially if the previous network was running Exchange 5.5, you...
Read MoreAn Issue with Xerox….
Here is a new one. A brand-new Xerox Phaser MFP (Multi-Function Printer) with an ADF (Automatic Document Feeder). Printer work fine. Scans work fine on the glass. Copies work find on the glass. However, the ADF won’t feed; it claims that there is paper on the glass. The issue? Too much light in the room. Yes; this Phaser apparently writes in...
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