Problem: I needed to determine if my modem supports voice on my XP machine. Here’s how to do it (note that this does not work on Vista as Vista does not support HyperTerminal).
1. From Windows, click Start, Run, then type in hypertrm and click OK.
2. A Connection Description screen should pop up asking for a name for the connection. Type in Test, then click OK.
Posted in Network, Windows | Tagged hyperterminal, modem, voice, voice capability, xp | Leave a Comment »
The problem: You have two computers but want to use one monitor/keyboard to control both. Here’s how to do it:
Posted in Hardware, Windows | Tagged keyboard, kvm, monitor, mouse, multiple computers, one keyboard, Synergy, two computers | Leave a Comment »
Problem: Using Microsoft’s MCE interface, certain (or all) album art does not display. To solve this, do the following:
1. Each album must be in its own directory
2. There must be a directory (hidden system directory) in the directory referenced in step 1 above called Folder.jpg
Posted in MCE, Windows | Tagged Album, Album Art, MCE, Music, Windows Media Player, WMP | Leave a Comment »
Problem: I downloaded the Silverlight installer and installed the program on my Vista Home Premium machine. However, when I go to a website and click on a Silvelight application, I get a message telling me that I have to install Silverlight.
I have re-booted, removed/re-installed, etc. No luck. Finally got this answer from Microsoft. Hope it helps you.
Posted in Uncategorized, Vista, Windows | Tagged Silverlight, Vista, Windows | 3 Comments »
If, like me, you use Outlook’s categories to help organize your contacts, you have probably noticed that the categories are computer specific. Why this is, I have no idea but it is certainly stupid. Here’s how to solve the problem:
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To back-up the entire registry, do the following:
1. Click on Start – > Run
2. Type regedit
3. In the left hand pane, single click on Computer
4. Click on File – > Export
5. A dialogue box will open. Name the file (I typically use the format PCName.Registry.Date.reg). Make certain that it has a .reg extension
6. Make certain that, in the lower left corner of the dialogue box, where it says Export Range, the radio button “All” is checked.
7. I suggest saving the file to a location that is NOT on this computer.
8. It might take a bit of time to finish the operation. When done, you will have the new file that you just created. To restore the registry simply copy that file to this computer and double-click on the file that you just created.
Posted in Backup, Registry, Windows | Tagged Backup, Registry, Windows | 2 Comments »
SYMPTOM: Laptop connects fine via wired connection but using wireless, it seems to be able to connect to router (at least as indicated by system tray icon) but can’t access Internet or other computers on the LAN.
SOLUTION: Need to re-install wireless driver. Download the file 77wc39ww.exe. Double click on that file and follow prompts. Allow the wizard to over-write all files. Re-boot computer.
NOTE: Might be necessary to turn off wireless security (using the router interface on another computer) and then turn it back on.
Posted in Laptop, Network, Windows, Wireless | Tagged IBM, Laptop, Lenovo, T41P, WiFi, Wireless | 2 Comments »
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