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Forum: Network & Sharing 07 Dec 2012
Replies: 2
Views: 300
Posted By pricetech
If it's your router, you should already know the...

If it's your router, you should already know the password. If it's not, you'll find little help here.

If it's yours and you forgot the password, just reset it and refer to your documentation that...
Forum: General Discussion 06 Dec 2012
Replies: 24
Views: 995
Posted By pricetech
Rubbing Alcohol or Hand Cleaner ("cream" type,...

Rubbing Alcohol or Hand Cleaner ("cream" type, not the gritty type)
Forum: BSOD Help and Support 06 Dec 2012
Replies: 7
Views: 379
Posted By pricetech
I wouldn't spend a lot of time on it. I'd take...

I wouldn't spend a lot of time on it. I'd take it back to the vendor again. They should make it right. You shouldn't have to put up with this.
Forum: Software 05 Nov 2012
Replies: 6
Views: 669
Posted By pricetech
Speaking as an administrator responsible for a...

Speaking as an administrator responsible for a network of over 200 clients, plus servers, don't even think about it.

While you may have the best of intentions, and may even be savvy enough to...
Forum: Tutorials 23 Oct 2012
Replies: 4
Views: 70,067
Posted By pricetech
Thanks Brink. I knew there had to be a "per...

Thanks Brink. I knew there had to be a "per user" setting, I just hadn't found it.

Joe
Forum: Network & Sharing 23 Oct 2012
Replies: 4
Views: 670
Posted By pricetech
Start with your nose buried in every textbook...

Start with your nose buried in every textbook your wallet can stand and every article on the web you can find.

You'll probably install Server more than once before you get it to suit you, but...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 23 Oct 2012
Replies: 8
Views: 475
Posted By pricetech
If you still have chrome, you didn't format your...

If you still have chrome, you didn't format your computer.

Just an educated guess, you restored to a point before chrome was your default and maybe even before you had an association with the WAP...
Forum: General Discussion 23 Oct 2012
Replies: 3
Views: 381
Posted By pricetech
Bizarre. Okay, this will probably not be...

Bizarre.

Okay, this will probably not be received well by your users, but here's what I'd do;

Install a PDF printer on everyone's computer. I like "Cute PDF" myself, just be careful not to let...
Forum: Installation & Setup 23 Oct 2012
Replies: 3
Views: 869
Posted By pricetech
Yes, but back up your D drive anyway. You don't...

Yes, but back up your D drive anyway. You don't want to take the chance that something goes wrong and you lose your stuff.

That's the short answer.

You'll need to manually format your C and...
Forum: Network & Sharing 23 Oct 2012
Replies: 1
Views: 577
Posted By pricetech
Found it with the help of my mentor. Run...

Found it with the help of my mentor.

Run adsiedit.msc as administrator. Drill down to File Replication Service. Delete the entries from there.

NOTE:
Make sure you don't delete the sysvol...
Forum: Network & Sharing 19 Oct 2012
Replies: 1
Views: 577
Posted By pricetech
Permanently Remove Replication Sets - File Replication Service

I know this isn't a server forum, but I have noted some rather savvy people here, so I'm hoping someone might be able to help solve my problem.

My network is a mixed environment of Server 2008r2...
Forum: Installation & Setup 18 Oct 2012
Replies: 7
Views: 887
Posted By pricetech
I recently had a Dell D630 laptop I was about...

I recently had a Dell D630 laptop I was about ready to sell for scrap since it would crash and burn in Windows (several installations of 7 and 8 both) every time, but would pass every diagnostic I...
Forum: Drivers 12 Oct 2012
Replies: 12
Views: 3,682
Posted By pricetech
I hate to post after the fact, but it happens...

I hate to post after the fact, but it happens that my Wife's 14r is setting next to me getting a fresh install of 7.

If you're looking to install the minimum necessary drivers, which I get from...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 01 Oct 2012
Replies: 16
Views: 2,180
Posted By pricetech
Uh, clothespin with a pretty colored piece of...

Uh, clothespin with a pretty colored piece of paper under it ?????

Sometimes, low tech is best.
Forum: Drivers 01 Oct 2012
Replies: 12
Views: 3,682
Posted By pricetech
Based upon past experience with Dell, you'll only...

Based upon past experience with Dell, you'll only need a few drivers. Start with the chipset and anything related. Find them by going to the support site and entering your service tag.

Call Dell...
Forum: Network & Sharing 01 Oct 2012
Replies: 2
Views: 393
Posted By pricetech
Please stop !! You're killing the Internet !! ...

Please stop !! You're killing the Internet !!

Just kidding.

Seriously, a little clarification please; You say there are downloads and updates going on until you browse. Are you talking about...
Forum: Installation & Setup 01 Oct 2012
Replies: 11
Views: 2,343
Posted By pricetech
I'm guessing you didn't get media. You might...

I'm guessing you didn't get media. You might call Dell and request it. The worse they can say is no, or that it will cost you.
Keep in mind that if you restore from an image on the hard drive,...
Forum: Installation & Setup 01 Oct 2012
Replies: 10
Views: 1,007
Posted By pricetech
Changing architectures is not an upgrade. You'll...

Changing architectures is not an upgrade. You'll have to do a clean install.

Obviously, you'll need a license for whatever version you're moving to.
Forum: Drivers 28 Sep 2012
Replies: 5
Views: 937
Posted By pricetech
Have you tried letting Windows search for the...

Have you tried letting Windows search for the driver ??

Did you get your drivers from Dell ?? You can search by model, but I prefer to use the service tag when I can.

I support a whole herd of...
Forum: Drivers 24 Sep 2012
Replies: 5
Views: 937
Posted By pricetech
They could be one in the same issue. Did you get...

They could be one in the same issue. Did you get your drivers from Dell ?? Anything you didn't install is subject to be the one you need. You might also try letting Windows search for the proper...
Forum: Network & Sharing 24 Sep 2012
Replies: 1
Views: 374
Posted By pricetech
Have you tried one of the Dynamic DNS services ??...

Have you tried one of the Dynamic DNS services ?? That should help with the IP.

I wouldn't suggest FTP though, since it's not secure.
Forum: Hardware & Devices 13 Sep 2012
Replies: 34
Views: 1,512
Posted By pricetech
If you have access to spare parts, try...

If you have access to spare parts, try substitution, rather than just requesting replacement of the parts. You only have to have "some" RAM to boot, so if you have more than one stick, you can try...
Forum: Installation & Setup 13 Sep 2012
Replies: 13
Views: 826
Posted By pricetech
I didn't think they released a 64 bit Vista...

I didn't think they released a 64 bit Vista starter, but we dodged the bullet on Vista, so I can't say for sure.

There's no 64 bit Windows 7 starter though, so I suspect it's 32 bit.

Having...
Forum: Backup and Restore 13 Sep 2012
Replies: 8
Views: 902
Posted By pricetech
Apologies for not posting that in tutorials, but...

Apologies for not posting that in tutorials, but I thought the need for the information was more imminent.
Forum: Backup and Restore 13 Sep 2012
Replies: 8
Views: 902
Posted By pricetech
Download the WAIK ISO from here: Download:...

Download the WAIK ISO from here:
Download: Windows® AIK for Windows® 7 - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details (http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5753)

Download...
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