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An interesting error came up this week when working on trying to add a pc on to a network. The error “Multiple connections to a server or shared resource by the same user, using more than one user name, are not allowed” came up while trying to add pc new pc onto an existing network.
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One of the many tools you can use to check/clean your pc is called the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool. Every month when Microsoft releases its updates for Windows, they also include this tool, so as long as you have been doing your Windows Updates on a regular basis you should have the latest version of this software installed.
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Its that time of the month again. Microsoft is set to release its latest updates and fixes this coming Tuesday November 11th (Patch Tuesday).
about 4 months ago - 2 comments
(http://www NULL.rj-diamond NULL.com/alex/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/microsoft4 NULL.jpg) My preference has always been to set up Windows to show the hidden files, hidden folders and the extensions to files and programs. I prefer to have control and see exactly what I have on the PC. Microsoft hides these on the basis that these are normally Windows operating system More >
about 4 months ago - 3 comments
(http://www NULL.rj-diamond NULL.com/alex/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/microsoft3 NULL.jpg) Microsoft has sent out notices informing Microsoft Connect (http://connect NULL.microsoft NULL.com/) members (Full Disclosure: I am a member of of MS Connect) that the Microsoft Office 2010 Technical Preview (which is basically a very early version of the software) will be ending and that as of November the Office 2010 More >
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(http://www NULL.rj-diamond NULL.com/alex/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/mslogo1 NULL.gif) With the release on Windows 6.5, Microsoft has also taken the My Phone service out of beta. The following email from Microsoft talks about some of the features of the My Phone service.
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Microsoft® My Phone Launches! Dear My Phone User,
We appreciate your More >
about 5 months ago - No comments
(http://www NULL.rj-diamond NULL.com/alex/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/mslogo NULL.gif) Microsoft has a post concerning the Windows Live ID’s that were exposed in the past few days.
From the Windows Live Blog http://windowslivewire.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!2F7EB29B42641D59!41528.entry?wa=wsignin1.0&sa=363915619 (http://windowslivewire NULL.spaces NULL.live NULL.com/blog/cns!2F7EB29B42641D59!41528 NULL.entry?wa=wsignin1 NULL.0&sa=363915619)
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10/5/2009
Update: Phishing scheme affecting some Hotmail customers
As of 3pm PT: We want to provide a quick update, that as a result More >
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(http://www NULL.rj-diamond NULL.com/alex/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/microsoft NULL.jpg) On a previous post http://techgeekandmore.wordpress.com/category/cell-phone/ (http://techgeekandmore NULL.wordpress NULL.com/category/cell-phone/) (From May 2009), I talked about the Microsoft My Phone service.
With My phone you can
Back up and restore your phone’s information to a password-protected web site
Access and update your contacts and appointments through your web account
Share photos on More >
about 5 months ago - No comments
With Windows 7 Just over a month away, here is the 1st (of many I’m sure) commercials for Windows 7.
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(http://www NULL.rj-diamond NULL.com/alex/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/windows7_icon2 NULL.jpg) (Updated 8/11/09 @ 7:30p to add a missing step) One of the best features I have been using with Windows 7 is called XPM or “XP Mode”. XP Mode is an optional feature for Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate editions. The idea behind XP Mode is that it helps More >
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