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File Overwrite Problem and Mystery

Posted on April 18, 2011 by timlyg

Solution: Delete those files. Are they corrupted? After a recent virus attack, I've noticed some programs have problem loading due to certain files under My Documents folder. I am not sure if the files are corrupted. I ended up having … Continue reading →

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3 Unread Mail Messages

Posted on April 7, 2011 by timlyg

"3 Unread Mail Messages" shows up on my welcome logon screen. But not emails...where they go? Solution: Check Outlook, Outlook Express & MSN Messenger (In my case I removed my msn).

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New Text File Option Missing from Right-Click -> New...

Posted on April 1, 2011 by timlyg

Apparently something changed the registry. Solution: Create txt.reg txt file and paste content within ###:   ### Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.txt] "Content Type"="text/plain" "PerceivedType"="text" @="txtfile" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.txt\PersistentHandler] @="{5e941d80-bf96-11cd-b579-08002b30bfeb}" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.txt\ShellNew] "ItemName"=hex(2):40,00,25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,\ 6f,00,74,00,25,00,5c,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,\ 00,6e,00,6f,00,74,00,65,00,70,00,61,00,64,00,2e,00,65,00,78,00,65,00,2c,00,\ 2d,00,34,00,37,00,30,00,00,00 "NullFile"="" ### And then run it. … Continue reading →

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Windows Open/Save Dialog box browser reversed alphabetically sorted

Posted on April 1, 2011 by timlyg

It is fine in My Computer or Windows Explorer. But in the save box of any program, file lists are always sorted in reversed even after correction. Solution: Correct the sorting again in the dialog box and then hold the … Continue reading →

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Virtual Worlds - Open Sims

Posted on March 23, 2011 by timlyg

After coming across Second Life, it took me a while of research to learn of this already more than 10 year old hype of internet technology. I was researching for developing a virtual tour online for Biblical materials such as … Continue reading →

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Department of Sanitation

Posted on March 21, 2011 by timlyg

I've one wondered about the sanitation in New York City...Now I have a closer look. Seems like the landfill of Fresh Kills, Staten Island is carrying the burden of all 5 boroughs. Some of Staten Island's residents may object, but … Continue reading →

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Dell USB Keyboard not recognized at BIOS time, thus cannot F2 into BIOS SETUP

Posted on March 18, 2011 by timlyg

Seems that no sound solution found. My solution is unplug power cable and repeat the test a few times using another USB port and it eventually works. Although, it will often go back to the same problem. Machine: Dell Optiplex … Continue reading →

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Tracks Server Down time

Posted on March 18, 2011 by timlyg

Often times I came across the thought of doing this but have never gotten to a point of necessity until today. When the all mysterious crashes of one router at work forced my hand. This is after I have solved … Continue reading →

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Ways to Change Power Scheme and others on Guest Account (XP)

Posted on March 14, 2011 by timlyg

Doing a Sunday School Projector project at CCCNY, I stumbled upon this problem. Solution: Use the command powercfg.exe. Two other solutions found on the web: 1. Gemarti: I never actually tried this, but it should work: Elevate the guest account … Continue reading →

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IPOD formatted, problem with errors 2005, 1439

Posted on February 27, 2011 by timlyg

Restored with Itunes won't help. So, just switch USB port. Thanks to http://www.ifans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138133

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