Tweaking SETUPP.INI
For best results, you should always change both the media type and the key it will accept (i.e. change the entire PID string from 51883270 to 82503OEM). Changing just the media type sometimes doesn’t work (trying to use VLK media with OEM keys (51883OEM) , for instance).
Convert XP Home Retail to OEM?
Make HP XP Home ISO/Disc?
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Friday, December 27, 2013
Recovery CD/partition related
Having a Toshiba laptop with Windows 7 Home Premium sticker and product key attached BUT no recovery discs and the harddisk is damaged
just find someone with an actual Windows 7 install disk of the same type as yours ... and do a clean install from that disk and use the Product Key from the sticker on the bottom of the laptop to activate it. Then install the drivers, utilities, etc. from the Toshiba Support Site
source: Reinstall Windows 7
Related:
How to Download Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 Installation Media — Legally (download installer Windows)
Windows 7 Direct Download Links, Official Disk Images from Digital River says:
Any valid Windows 7 product key determines only the edition (Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, Enterprise) ...
the bootable disks can very easily be converted into universal installation media supporting all Windows 7 editions (except Enterprise). There's only a single file that needs to be removed on the DVD. The file named ei.cfg in the sources folder restricts the choice of Windows editions that can be installed with that particular DVD. To remove it, you can apply the ei.cfg Removal Utility very easily.
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Windows Vista Direct Download Links
(legal, must be used with product key)
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Can I reinstall XP Home using my Dell CD on a different computer?
More than likely if the installation disk is a full install Microsoft XP Home OEM installation disk it will work, but first check the HDD of the laptop and make sure it isn't partitioned with a restore partition the runs a Ghost clone reinstall.
You may only be able to discover that through the CMOS setup and see if theres a restore boot function that you can enable that takes you to the reinstall feature on the HDD if it has one.
Some laptops have had that feature on them at least check because you may already have the OP/SYS reinstallation software already on the HDD.
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I have used it before on a few different computers. It worked fine but it does not install drivers. Make sure you download all the drivers before re-installing windows
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just find someone with an actual Windows 7 install disk of the same type as yours ... and do a clean install from that disk and use the Product Key from the sticker on the bottom of the laptop to activate it. Then install the drivers, utilities, etc. from the Toshiba Support Site
source: Reinstall Windows 7
Related:
How to Download Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 Installation Media — Legally (download installer Windows)
Windows 7 Direct Download Links, Official Disk Images from Digital River says:
Any valid Windows 7 product key determines only the edition (Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, Enterprise) ...
the bootable disks can very easily be converted into universal installation media supporting all Windows 7 editions (except Enterprise). There's only a single file that needs to be removed on the DVD. The file named ei.cfg in the sources folder restricts the choice of Windows editions that can be installed with that particular DVD. To remove it, you can apply the ei.cfg Removal Utility very easily.
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Windows Vista Direct Download Links
(legal, must be used with product key)
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Can I reinstall XP Home using my Dell CD on a different computer?
More than likely if the installation disk is a full install Microsoft XP Home OEM installation disk it will work, but first check the HDD of the laptop and make sure it isn't partitioned with a restore partition the runs a Ghost clone reinstall.
You may only be able to discover that through the CMOS setup and see if theres a restore boot function that you can enable that takes you to the reinstall feature on the HDD if it has one.
Some laptops have had that feature on them at least check because you may already have the OP/SYS reinstallation software already on the HDD.
...
I have used it before on a few different computers. It worked fine but it does not install drivers. Make sure you download all the drivers before re-installing windows
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Sunday, December 22, 2013
Monday, December 9, 2013
Regarding starter cartridge
What is a “Starter” Toner/Ink Cartridge?
An unfortunate side-effect of the starter cartridge stems from the fact that very few of them can be properly refilled. The starter cartridge often omit (or block) key components of the cartridge which would need to be “reset” in order it bring it back to full capacity.
Toner Refill Instructions
When you buy a new laser it will often come with what's called "starter cartridges". These are often only quarter full with toner and will last no longer than 1000 pages and being made of inferior plastics will often fail if you attempt to refill them (how else do you suspect the manufacturers can get you to buy a genuine cartridge so quickly!) so its best not to rely on these as potential for refilling as they are not built to be used time and again however if you are prepared to clean the roller and clean the cartridge interior each time then you may be able to artificially extend the life of cartridges significantly
An unfortunate side-effect of the starter cartridge stems from the fact that very few of them can be properly refilled. The starter cartridge often omit (or block) key components of the cartridge which would need to be “reset” in order it bring it back to full capacity.
Toner Refill Instructions
When you buy a new laser it will often come with what's called "starter cartridges". These are often only quarter full with toner and will last no longer than 1000 pages and being made of inferior plastics will often fail if you attempt to refill them (how else do you suspect the manufacturers can get you to buy a genuine cartridge so quickly!) so its best not to rely on these as potential for refilling as they are not built to be used time and again however if you are prepared to clean the roller and clean the cartridge interior each time then you may be able to artificially extend the life of cartridges significantly
Sunday, December 8, 2013
SQL job related
SQL Server Agent Job Schedule Reporting Last Updated: 2017-08-31
(downloadable scripts exist at the end of article)
SQL Job seemed to be started, as indicated by "Last Run Status (Start Date)" column, but nothing (neither Successful or Failed) found on "Job History":
The job DID have started but interrupted before it got finished (for example, due to scheduled server shutdown)
Solution: schedule the job to start earlier
(downloadable scripts exist at the end of article)
SQL Job seemed to be started, as indicated by "Last Run Status (Start Date)" column, but nothing (neither Successful or Failed) found on "Job History":
The job DID have started but interrupted before it got finished (for example, due to scheduled server shutdown)
Solution: schedule the job to start earlier
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Remote controlling a desktop (non server) PC since BIOS boots up
Adventures in getting a quality remote access program Posted on May 25, 2016
Mesh Central the Good the Bad and the Ugly Posted on June 2, 2016
First, let’s get to the nitty gritty, don’t use them!
Stay tuned for the follow-up on my using of Mesh Central for a year, you won’t want to miss it.
Note to self: seems using version 1, not MeshCentral2
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How to Remotely Control Your PC (Even When it Crashes)
Intel vPro is a management platform built into Intel processors and other hardware that allows companies to manage their desktops and laptops out-of-band (OOB). That means the computers can be managed no matter if the computer in on or off, and even if the operating system has failed or there is no hard drive present.
Because vPro is designed for business use, not every Intel processor supports Intel AMT KVM. Specifically what you want to look for is a vPro logo somewhere on your computer.
Note: Only some Core i5 and i7 processors support vPro. Intel does not currently make an i3 processor with vPro.
Along with the supported processor you will also need to be using Intel’s embedded video and Intel network card. Both of these are required because in order to allow out-of-band communication, the KVM server needs direct access to the network interface as well and display to be able to show the connected machine exactly what is being displayed.
iLo port / card for home PC?
It's worth noting that this [Intel AMT or vPro?] is only available on Q-series Intel motherboard chipsets, so it's not really an option on a lot of home PCs.
Remote Server Management Cards Expertise
Mesh Central the Good the Bad and the Ugly Posted on June 2, 2016
First, let’s get to the nitty gritty, don’t use them!
Stay tuned for the follow-up on my using of Mesh Central for a year, you won’t want to miss it.
Note to self: seems using version 1, not MeshCentral2
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How to Remotely Control Your PC (Even When it Crashes)
Intel vPro is a management platform built into Intel processors and other hardware that allows companies to manage their desktops and laptops out-of-band (OOB). That means the computers can be managed no matter if the computer in on or off, and even if the operating system has failed or there is no hard drive present.
Because vPro is designed for business use, not every Intel processor supports Intel AMT KVM. Specifically what you want to look for is a vPro logo somewhere on your computer.
Note: Only some Core i5 and i7 processors support vPro. Intel does not currently make an i3 processor with vPro.
Along with the supported processor you will also need to be using Intel’s embedded video and Intel network card. Both of these are required because in order to allow out-of-band communication, the KVM server needs direct access to the network interface as well and display to be able to show the connected machine exactly what is being displayed.
iLo port / card for home PC?
It's worth noting that this [Intel AMT or vPro?] is only available on Q-series Intel motherboard chipsets, so it's not really an option on a lot of home PCs.
Remote Server Management Cards Expertise
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