Writng a batch file to automate a task
Hi All, I am only new to scripting and do not pretend to know a lot about it, with that said can anyone help me write a script/batch file to do the following. I create backups of client machines while they are repaired, these backups are then put on our NAS but after a period [...]

Answer Question   |  September 13, 2010  6:38 PM
Batch file to backup, Batch files, NAS, NAS backup, Scripting, Windows 7, Windows XP

Operating DOS through excel(VB or macro).
Cheers. I m new to IT.I wish 2 operate DOS through excel. For example , in DOS we write some command and then press enter, then dos displays the information concerned with that command. Is this possible to do this, i.e writing command in DOS and pressing enter jst by writing a programme in excel.Plz [...]

Answer Question   |  September 30, 2010  3:04 PM
Access multi-table reports, DOS, DOS program, excel, Excel macros, Visual Basic

Unable to Telnet to SCO Unix server
help please. i recently installed a new cisco router at one of our branches. i am able to ping the head office router and other hosts on the head office lan except the sco unix server. i added a route to the new site in the etc/hosts file but still i cannot telnet or ping [...]

Answer Question   |  September 13, 2010  5:02 AM
Cisco Routers, Routers, Telnet, Telnet protocol, Unix administration, Unix Servers, Wireless in 2010

Command line in AS/400
If I have a program with 2 screens. how I can add a command line at the bottom of my screen. what command or procedure I usRegards   M Khan

Answer Question   |  September 14, 2010  10:57 PM
AS/400, AS/400 Command Line, Command Prompt screen, Command Prompt window

Share folder security in Windows XP
How can I share a folder in xp that doesn’t require a username and password?

Answer Question   |  September 11, 2010  8:00 PM
Security in 2010, Shared folders, Windows XP, Windows XP Security

Process ID 174:102 owns resources that are blocking processes on Scheduler 2.
Looking for solution to Process ID 174:102 owns resources that are blocking processes on Scheduler 2. We recently installed our Lucent Vitalnet app with SQL 2000.  it runs fine for 2-3 days, then the app stops when the above SQL error message occurs.  Rebooting the server temporarily fixes the problem until another 2 days. Also [...]

Answer Question   |  September 10, 2010  4:15 PM
SQL 2000, SQL 2000 to 2005 Migration, SQL 2005, SQL Server 2005, SQL Server upgrades, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 SP2

Checking Email from Command Prompt
I am aware of many applications that allow you to send email from the command line. My favorite is ‘sendEmail’ which I use in batch files and ‘.exe’s’ to retrieve logs and files from my client’s computers when trouble shooting their software.  What I cannot find is a way to check email or receive notices [...]

Answer Question   |  September 16, 2010  2:49 PM
.exe, Batch files, Command line, Command line tools, Email (systems), Windows 7, Windows XP

Memory problem with Windows 7 / IE 8
Hi, I am using Windows 7 & IE 8. When i open a couple of IE sessions the icons on my desktop freeze, even when i have closed the IE windows. When i check the Task Manager “Processes” tab, iexplorer.exe still has several copies running which i have to end. Any know of a Fix [...]

Answer Question   |  November 9, 2010  11:32 AM
IE8, Internet Explorer 8, Internet Explorer Upgrades, Windows 7

Changing remote access permissions for Windows Server 2008
I want to provide access to my file server to my CEO. He uses a laptop which is not in my domain as he keeps on traveling between countries. Is there a way I can provide him access to my file server data by doing some chnages on permissions/rights on my Windows 2008 server.

Answer Question   |  November 17, 2010  4:03 AM
Remote access, Remote Access Privileges, Remote access security, Security in 2010, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Administration

Software application to build database
I’m Planning to build an application to store/update and retrieve data (say employee details) Could you please suggest me the best frontend and backend technologies to build this application?

Answer Question   |  December 14, 2010  6:26 PM
.NET, Access, Database, Database frontend, Java, Visual Basic, Web development, Web development tools

docmd.sendobject – “FROM” variable
I am trying to get Access to send an email from an email address, “response folder”, other than mine or anyone else who might be sending an email from the database.

Answer Question   |  September 9, 2010  6:22 PM
Access 2007, Access 2007 security, Access Database, Access database permissions

Send message to display for Windows XP workgroup
Is there a way to send a message to a computer on a Windows XP workgroup to display on a monitor connected through the workgroup

Answer Question   |  September 18, 2010  5:53 PM
Windows networking, Windows XP, Windows XP configuration, Windows XP Workgroup

Internet Explorer 7 problems
I have a PC that is freezing up all the time. The Task Manager “process” state that the “iexplorer.exe” is going above 80% and the CPU Usage is “100%”. Most of my time, I am not using Internet Explorer. I am currently using IE 7.   Is this issue because IE 7? Should I downgrade [...]

Answer Question   |  November 9, 2010  3:58 PM
CPU usage, IE7, IE7 Administration, Internet Explorer 7, Task Manager

Bold printing with an HP P1006
I have an HP P1006 that will not print bold when emulating from BosaNova. All of the other HP printers here emulate an HP LJ 4 and print perfect. If I attempt to emulate this printer as an HP LJ 4 nothing prints at all. I get the same results when trying HP III, or [...]

Answer Question   |  October 11, 2010  2:58 PM
HP Printer, HP Printer Problem, iSeries printing, OS/400, Printing

Blocking Active Sync from our network
Can we block activesync from being used on the network? Desktops are running Windows XP SP3 and we do not want contacts and data transferred to users personal devices for secrecy reasons.

Answer Question   |  September 11, 2010  2:43 PM
ActiveSync, ActiveSync Policy, Data Transfer Function, Network security, Network Security Management, Network Security Policies, Security in 2010, Windows XP SP3

Duplicate Tasks in Calendar View in Outlook 2007
I have duplicate tasks showing up in my calendar view of the tasks. It does not show up as duplicates in my tasks tab, personal folders view or in my blackberry. It treats it as if it is one task in that if you mark complete, delete, or change something in one the other is [...]

Answer Question   |  September 9, 2010  2:35 PM
Blackberry Outlook, Outlook 2007, Outlook 2007 calendar, Outlook 2007 Tasks, Outlook Appointments, Outlook calendar, Outlook Mobile, Outlook Tasks, Windows 7

NetTerm for Linux
is there some substitute for netterm of xp in linux ?

Answer Question   |  September 12, 2010  12:50 PM
Application software, Linux, Linux applications, Windows XP

Personal use of business internet connection
I am moving soon and disconnected my personal internet. I work from home with a major company and have a business connection that my company pays for. It will still be connected for a couple of days. Instead of using my neighbors internet could I hook up to my business connection. Basically, what I am [...]

Answer Question   |  September 9, 2010  4:36 AM
Internet access, Internet connection, Internet Connection Sharing, Shared Internet Connection

Upgrading from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2008?
What has to happen before I can do an upgrade from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2008? I have a new server if necessary but would like to perform an upgrade. This is running on a Windows 2003 server.

Answer Question   |  November 24, 2010  8:33 PM
Exchange 2003, Exchange 2003 Migration, Exchange 2008, Exchange upgrades, Windows, Windows Server 2003

Upgrading to Windows 7 on a Windows XP SP3 machine
Moving profile and applications from Windows XP to Windows 7. Can it be done? I want to upgrade to 7 on this XP SP3 box. I do not want to reinstall everything. Is there an application that can help me?

Answer Question   |  November 9, 2010  8:31 PM
Windows 7, Windows 7 installation, Windows 7 upgrade, Windows XP, Windows XP SP3