Techno Babble

Folder Redirection

August 4, 2008 by Guest tcanol

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In XP registry there is a way to turn the options on or off to move the folder back to the default. which is DisablePersonalDirChange. In vista that doesn't seem to be the same setting. Does anyone know the correct regiastry setting to turn these choices back on? Thanks, Tim

Last reply by Guest, August 4, 2008

How can I use Local Admin privilages when connected to a domain.

August 4, 2008 by Guest Cynyster

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This is my senorio. I have a laptop that I want to have the user log in with normal user rights. I want to leave UAC active. When this person needs to elevate the credentials in order to apply upgrades to software or install plug-ins and so on. I want that user to be able to elevate their permissions to a "Local Admin" account not a "doman admin" account. I have created a local admin account on the system but when it comes time to elevate the permissions (such as reorganizing the start menu) The only credentials it asks for is a domain admin account. How can I have the local admin login automatically come up? TIA

Last reply by Guest, August 4, 2008

Can't disable password protected file sharing

August 22, 2007 by Guest janie

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Hello, I have 2 networking/file sharing problems with Vista Home Premium that appeared suddenly and arbitrarily. I successfully added a Vista Home Prem machine to my existing network over 6 weeks ago. A printer is attached to the Vista machine. I do not have a print server on my router, so I need to ensure the Vista machine is booted up in order to print from the XP machine. The addition of the Vista machine went flawlessly. I changed the security settings in Vista to Private Network. I enabled file sharing, but did not enable password protection. We could share files (simple file sharing in XP) and print from the Xp machine until 3 days ago. …

Last reply by Guest, August 4, 2008

Re: Task Manger disabled

August 4, 2008 by Guest Andriy

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Using Registry Editor to enable the Task manager Click Start, Run, type regedit and click OK. Navigate to [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System] In the right pane, delete the "DisableTaskMgr" key. Log off for the change to take effect --FREE diagnosis and repair tools, online forum, knowledgebase articles, and more at 'Computer Technical Support - Troubleshoot and Fix PC Problems Online' (http://www.DigitalSupportTech.com) for your healthy and speedy PC! -- Andriy Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com

Last reply by Guest, August 4, 2008

Detecting Admin Privileges Via Code

July 22, 2008 by Guest Bowman, John C.

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Hi All, I'm not certain if this is the best place to post this, so please educate me if it's not. Bascially, I need to know the "correct"(?) method for how to detect if a the current user has administrative privileges via c or c++ code for some installation routines. I've been striking out so far finding this in MSDN or anywhere. Any help would be appreciated. TIA, John Bowman Thermo Fisher Scientific

Last reply by Guest, August 3, 2008

hit counters & safety

July 30, 2008 by Guest Cynanthis

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Hi, can anyone recommend a couple of sites that I can go to to get FREE hit counters that will not have spyware or malware? Although I havent heard of counters having spyware, I just wanna be safe and keep people safe that will go to my ad to view. I Have windows xp home edition. thanks in advance

Last reply by Guest, August 3, 2008

administrator user not seen on log-in screen

July 29, 2008 by Guest michael

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From the "computer management" utility I can see there are 2 users from the administrators group (the default administrator account and "mike"). The only accounts that appear on the log-in screen are "mike" and "guest". If I want to delete "mike" I need to do it from the "administrator" account but I can't access it. How do I make this account visible?

Last reply by Guest, August 3, 2008

Win2k3 Certificates not accepted as Trusted Authority

August 1, 2008 by Guest Steven

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Hello, I'm running Win2K3 R2 and Exchange 2003 and installed Certification Authority to process certs for OWA. When a user clicks to trust/install the certificate during an OWA session the cert is never saved to the Trusted Root Certificate Authority section of their browser and they are prompted the next time they log on to trust /install the cert. Manually copying the .cer file and adding it to the local computer (even directly to the Trusted Root Certificate Authority container) has no affect. Please help, any assistance is greatly appreciated.

Last reply by Guest, August 2, 2008

list NTFS permissions

July 30, 2008 by Guest Rich Wethington

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Is their a command or utility that will listthe NTFS permissions for a foldr and all subfolders. Output to a text file would be great. Thanks, Rich Wethington

Last reply by Guest, August 2, 2008

Security padlock on internet explorer page. Why?

August 2, 2008 by Guest Elisa388

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I'm trying to log into aol.com and am receiving an error message and the address bar has a padlock. I don't think I changed anything on my computer and I just want to know how to unblock the webpage. I can access everything else but aol. Help please. Thanks, Elisa

Last reply by Guest, August 2, 2008

mp3 files cause popup in WMP after 10sec

June 19, 2008 by Guest Andrew

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HereÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s my mp3 problemÃ¢â‚¬Â¦ When I play an mp3 in Windows Media Player audio stops after about 10 seconds, then I get a popup telling me to download a file from flashcodec.com. The popup says: You have chosen to open Windows_Media_Player_Flash_Codec_Plugin.exe which is a: Application from: http://www.flashcodec.com I have run NOD32, Windows OneCare, Windows Defender, PCTools Spyware Doctor, AdAware, BitDefender, Panda Scan and HiJackThis. None of them can find what is causing my mp3's to cause the popup. When I try to play the mp3's in Winamp I get the sound of a scratched CD or they do not play at all, but no popup. On a side not I …

Last reply by Guest, August 2, 2008

Virtual Private Networking in Windows XP Pro. and in Windows 98 SE

August 2, 2008 by Guest Dan

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<long post and you were warned -- grin and bear it if you will> I wanted to add this post because when the APS network was hacked in 2007 and then my home computer was hacked it was really disturbing but now in reflecting back on the experience it was profoundly interesting as well. The hacker(s)? stole all my personnel information and my identity and it was my own stupidity that thought that I was so clever and I have now realized that pride goes before the fall. Anyway, Windows 98 Second Edition got hit with an error but apparently because of the internal safety of the operating system via the lack of services resulting in a smaller surface …

Last reply by Guest, August 2, 2008

Does this Logon banner look kindof weak to you (i.e. too "non-threatening")?

August 1, 2008 by Guest Spin

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Gurus, Does this Logon banner look kind of weak to you (i.e. too "non-threatening")? I mean, if we were to catch AND prosecute hackers, the I fear someone could argue that the below didn't explicitly restrict non-authorized users. THIS <COMPANY NAME> EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY. BY LOGGING ON THE NETWORK, YOU AGREE TO <COMPANY NAME> INFORMATION SYSTEM POLICIES. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION REGARDING PROPER USE OF <COMPANY NAME> I.S RESOURCES, PLEASE CONTACT THE HELPDESK. THANK YOU. -- Spin

Last reply by Guest, August 2, 2008

"File and Printer sharing" firewall exception scope in Vista ?

August 1, 2008 by Guest vudaritc

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I'm have a problem getting the printers to show up in Print Management MMC. I need to change File and Printer Sharing's exception (those 4 ports) scope from "local subnet" to "Any computer". It was easy in XP - I could click on the "Edit" button and choose "change scope" button and do the job. But not in Vista. There is no "Edit" button. "File and printer sharing" firewall exception doesn't list those 4 ports, and of course there is no way to change scope. How to I change "File and Printer sharing" firewall exception scope in windows Vista to make Print Management work? Thank you, Joe