I accidentally installed a retail version of XP Pro SP2. How can I update it to use a Corp VLK?
Date: Monday April 21, 2008Posted in: Computer IT
I have looked into several XP files, including setupp.inf and winnt.sif and pidgen.dll. But I still have not found a true answer. What happens is that I have a Laptop that came with a OEM version of XP without SP2. The HD went bad, so I wanted to use my Corporate Volume License Edition of XP Pro with SP2, which I still have plenty of unused licenses for it. I wanted to do this instead of putting the Old OEM version of XP pro that came with the Laptop. But somehow along the process, I used another CD that was not from my volume license either. It must have been a retail copy that somebody used and made a copy of. So the key worked and let me install it. I assumed that it was the Corp VLK version, until after I finished setup and all of the drivers. This took me a few hours too.
Now I think I have no choice but to reformat again and use the correct Corp VLK CD.
Unless somebody knows a way that I can fix the version that is on it, to work, and let me activate it. I also want to know if I call Microsoft, will they be able to help me? I can give them my Corp VLK info and prove that my company paid for it too!
How do Wireless Routers and cards burn out after a few months?
Date: Thursday April 17, 2008Posted in: Computer IT, Technology, computer virus removal
No matter which brand you choose, you may have experienced a sudden loss of reception from your wireless router. You may only get a signal when you are within 5 feet of the Router, or the Router may not even show up when you search for it.
I have had several Routers: Linksys, Netgear, Belkin and even a Novatech and this has happened to all of them. The router either shuts of power to the Radio transmiter or the Radio transmitter burns out completely.
When this happens, you may get lucky by just doing a Hard Reset and then reprogramming the Router. Also it may not be the router, it may be your wireless card too. But if you find out it is the router what can you do?
Well the answer is: reset it or replace it. You can also try doing a firmware update. But if none of this works, then this basically means that the radio transmiter or amplifier chip inside the router, or wireless card has burned out. This may have been caused by too much heat, or because of a power surge. If you still have a warranty then take it back and return it. If not buy a new one for about $50. This time buy it at a Store like BestBuy of Circuit City. Pay an extra $10 for the 3 year extended warranty. Also make sure to use a power strip.
Another thing: Always activate the WEP or other Wireless security features. It is possible that hackers can do things to your wireless router, pc’s and network that will cause the radio transmitter to burn out too. If you do not know how to setup security then you should unplug your router. Or you can call me and I will help walk you through this over the phone.
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And lastly, if you ever go away for vacation, please unplug your router.
This applies to:
Linksys, Netgear, Belkin, 3com, Novatech etc.
When the weekend comes, I miss being able to go to the Hooters at Town and Country on Kendall Drive. Now I only get to go there for somebody’s birthday.
Well Why did they close it? They say that shopping center did not do so well. Maybe the Rent was too high. But Now There are so many new shopping centers being built in West Kendall. Also the population is growing and gas prices are rising. So we need to get enough people to vote for getting a new Hooters in Kendall. If we get a lot of people to post your comments here or on Facebook, Then we may be able to convince the owners about getting one back into our own neigborhood.
So Please post as many comments as possible. Tell us your story and what you remember about the Town and Country Hooters in Kendall!
