Category Archives: Technical

When w32tm fails to update the source, and got stuck at w32tm /query /status = source: local CMOS clock, use the older "net time" command. Example: net time /set \\SPGNYAD01 /yes \\SPGNYAD01 is host with the right time. /yes parameter … Continue reading →

A clever command: (goto) 2>nul & del "%~f0"

A powerful tool from Microsoft. One that may supersede ms dos batch scripting. So I took a quick course (Understanding Powershell 5 by Matt Hester) on Lynda.com. Good resources: Get new tips everyday: https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/heyscriptingguy/ Script Repository: https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter    

Happens to Office 2016 on Windows 7. Long solution: keeps repairing / reinstalling MS Office eventually works. Short solution (work around): rename MSOUC.EXE to MSOUC.EXE.BAT ("C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\MSOUC.EXE")

This happens on a Windows 7 computer, with Office 2016. Set Your Default Programs window shows duplicate Office apps, i.e. Outlook & Outlook (Desktop). After a long online search, I found a solution, though it's just "a work-around (not as a … Continue reading →

This strange problem is happening at my company where some clients report issue with loading time. The temporary solution I provided was to use a proxy server (K-Proxy), the free service connects them via Canadian servers. U.S. servers are not … Continue reading →

It appears that this happen to my work computer because its Windows Update is synced with the domain. The solution: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU DoubleClick on UseWUServer and change the value to 0. (USEWUServer value 0 mean takes update from Microsoft Website) (USEWUServer … Continue reading →

Get Ebsta from http://install.ebsta.com/outlook/x64/OutlookEbsta.msi Restart Outlook after install. Login to Bullhorn at Ebsta menu in Outlook (top right corner red circular logo). Source: https://ebstalimited.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001867833-How-to-install-Ebsta-for-Bullhorn-s-Outlook-tool

Microsoft really asking for it this time, as if their updates are all that good. I tried different approaches and somehow Microsoft found a way back: General knowledge: Updates are downloaded into Windows / Software Distribution / Downloads. Remove this … Continue reading →