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<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 13:19:55 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>emergency CDs / DVDs / USBs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[I'm traveling
So can't have access to all the wonderful tools ...

So I want to take precautions and burn some CDs/DVDs when I can and actually tape them to the laptop ... So that when I will reeealy need them they will be there to help

I'm thinking recovery ... Tools ... (From Acronis True Image (so I could restore) to clean up tools ...)
Also Live CDs ... WinPE or alike? and Linux version ...

Please advise ...

Thank you]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-17 23:53:34</pubDate>
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<title>[Excel]  Sum cells from multiple .xls files in same folder?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28295414</link>
<description><![CDATA[I have a folder full of invoices in .xls files. One invoice per .xls file. The files all have unique and variable length names and are not part of a workbook.

What I am hoping to do is make a new sheet that can look at the cell at F41 on every sheet, total that up and present it in the new sheet. Every time I open this new sheet, the code would read all the .xls files in that folder (D:\Excel Invoices\Amplifier Experts Invoices) and generate a new total.

I don't know if this is possible, but there are similar methods to do this when the sheets are named or part of a workbook. For example:

http://spreadsheetpage.com/index.php/tip/a_vba_function_to_get_a_value_from_a_closed_file/

This won't work for me though because my files are various random names, usually the customer name, followed by the model of amplifier.

I should note that I'm working in Excel 2003, so any solutions should be compatible with that or earlier versions. Thanks!]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-16 03:05:28</pubDate>
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<title>[Excel] Need Excel Guru to help with my Timesheet</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28291185</link>
<description><![CDATA[I would like some help fine tuning an excel time sheet I made to use at work.

The Excel document is formatted for two pages but is printed on one sheet of paper in duplex mode.

Each project we enter on our time sheet has a unique Job number. We also enter the amount of time spent on each project for that day.

At the end of the week we'll summarize the work done on each project, tally up the total hours and enter them on page two of the excel document so that it will be at the back of the time sheet when printed. (Something similar to the sample in the attachment) 

My Question is, how do I make Excel use the data from page one to automatically fill in the info on Page two?
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<pubDate>2013-05-14 20:55:04</pubDate>
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<title>[WIN8] My X-fi is making strange &#x27;blips&#x27;</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28278966</link>
<description><![CDATA[When Windows makes a sound (system wide including games) why does it make an sound like an old 8-bit Atari or C64 system?

I don't think Creative is supporting my X-FI with Windows 8.  :(
This happens once and awhile. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-10 12:23:08</pubDate>
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<title>[Excel] Update Excel sheet while viewing in another computer</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28296975</link>
<description><![CDATA[Is there a way to view an Excel document on one computer while updating it on another computer?

If there is, is there a way to have the document refresh on computer one while computer two makes changes?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-16 15:45:47</pubDate>
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<title>[WIN8] Cannot update Windows 8 Pro</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28293418</link>
<description><![CDATA[I have a new Dell Inspiron 660 machine with Windows 8.  For the first month, it was connected wirelessly to my router and everything seemed to work well, including the March Microsoft updates.  Early in April, I replaced my ancient XP machine with the new machine,  connecting it by Ethernet to the router/modem (a Netgear 7550).  Since that time I have received no successful uipdates: according to Belarc Advisor, I am missing several, all of which were issued at the April Patch Tuesday (04/09/2013, I believe) and I have seen no signs of the May set yet.  Since it is impossible (as far as I can see) to access updates from Microsoft in the old way (that is, just sending IE to the MS site), what do I do next?  Any ideas would be most welcome!]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-15 14:39:32</pubDate>
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<title>[WIN8] Windows 8.1 will be a Free Upgrade</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28289376</link>
<description><![CDATA[&#147;Windows Blue&#148; will be called Windows 8.1 and will be a free update to Windows 8 for consumers through the Windows Store.

http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/bloggingwindows/archive/2013/05/14/windows-keeps-getting-better.aspx

Blake
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<pubDate>2013-05-14 11:34:01</pubDate>
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<title>any easy / quick way to navigate in regedit?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28295476</link>
<description><![CDATA[ quote:Start Registry Editor.
Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\TerminalServer\WinStations\RDP-Tcp\PortNumber
...


is there a quicker way to navigate there?

I know I can do a .bat for editing but I want to see it in regedit

thank you...]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-16 05:02:45</pubDate>
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<title>Is Windows 8 the new &#x22;New Coke&#x22;?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28283378</link>
<description><![CDATA[http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Franl-Shaw-Windows-8-New-Coke-Classic-Coke-Richard-Doherty,22538.html

It seems to me they doth protest too much.

BTW, I still use Windows 8 for work with Start 8 and it is rock-solid.

Dave
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<pubDate>2013-05-12 09:03:58</pubDate>
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<title>[Vista] Help removing IE9</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28292099</link>
<description><![CDATA[I am trying to remove IE9 from my computer.  I followed the instructions listed on the Microsoft webpage, restarted, and while it was restarting I noticed it was installing "updates". I had a feeling it was reinstalling IE.  Sure enough, when I looked in my programs it was there. 

So how can I uninstall IE9 permanently?  

EDIT:  I tried going through the steps again to remove it, but now it doesn't show up in "installed updates".  However the program folder is there in my Program Files folder, and it shows in my start menu.  Now I really don't know what to do lol.

Thanks]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-15 07:19:38</pubDate>
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<title>[WIN7] Windows 7 crashes regularly, even when not using the PC</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28282320</link>
<description><![CDATA[I have an Asus B43S notebook running Windows 7 Pro 64-bit.

I've been having regular system crashes - they occur probably once every couple of days and happen even when I'm away from the computer. From looking at the Windows 7 minidump files, I think it may be related to the graphics driver.

Error codes have included: 50, 1e, 19 and d1.

The graphics unit on the laptop is the ATI Radeon 6470M but the latest version of the driver on the Asus Support website is version 8.840.7.0, dated 3/28/2011.

Any ideas on how to stop the crashes? Is there any way to force an update to a newer driver? The PC won't accept the newest drivers from ATI's website.

I've attached the minidump file from one of the crashes and would appreciate any help in tracking down the problem, thanks!]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-11 17:51:35</pubDate>
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<title>Win8/2012 update rollup contents</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28293214</link>
<description><![CDATA[http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2836988

This update package resolves the following issues: 
&#149;&#9;Resolves an issue in which a black screen is displayed for as long as several minutes when you update a graphics driver. 
&#149;&#9;Resolves an issue that could cause a reduction in system performance when network activity occurs.
&#149;&#9;Resolves an issue that could cause data loss when you copy a large file. 
&#149;&#9;Resolves an issue in which a file can be unexpectedly copied to a FAT or FAT32 partition by Robocopy even if the file exists in the partition. 
&#149;&#9;Resolves an issue that could cause Console Host (ConHost.exe) to crash when you run an application that writes to an inactive screen buffer. 
This update package also fixes the issues that are documented in the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 
2838023 
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2838023/ ) 
Audio decoder crashes when you play back protected Dolby Digital or MPEG content in Windows RT 

2838021 
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2838021/ ) 
Display is incorrect when you resize a window in Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012 

2838018 
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2838018/ ) 
The Windows.ebd file grows very large in Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012 

2838016 
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2838016/ ) 
Short section of audio is played on the lock screen after you resume a Windows 8-based computer from sleep mode 

2838015 
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2838015/ ) 
Notifications freeze in the notification area of Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012 

2836897 
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2836897/ ) 
Low image quality when you print a .png or .tiff file on a Windows 8-based or Windows Server 2012-based computer 

2836312 
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2836312/ ) 
Pictures cannot be printed correctly by using a printer that uses a v3 printer driver in Windows 8 

2836121 
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2836121/ ) 
An update for Storage Spaces in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 is available 

2833586 
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2833586/ ) 
Virtual machine does not come online after you add a pass-through disk to the virtual machine in Windows Server 2012 

2832957 
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2832957/ ) 
An update that adds entries to the APN database for Everything Everywhere mobile network operator is available for Windows 8 

2830507 
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2830507/ ) 
Changes to DPI value during OOBE are not kept on Windows RT-based, Windows 8-based, or Windows Server 2012-based computers 

2827157 
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2827157/ ) 
An update is available for the KDNET extensibility module in Windows 8

2826795 
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2826795/ ) 
A blank screen is displayed when you try to use a fingerprint to log on to Windows 8 

2825160 
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2825160/ ) 
Protocol driver doesn't set packet filter on the bindings of miniport drivers when you use Wanarp.sys in Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012

2823375 
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2823375/ ) 
Computer crashes when you print a file from an application that supports application isolation 

2821099 
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2821099/ ) 
Locked screen orientation is changed after a fast startup in Windows 8 

2815313 
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2815313/ ) 
Missing Windows Store Apps tiles on first logon in Windows 8 and Windows RT 

2806748 
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2806748/ ) 
Incorrect results when you run AD Windows PowerShell cmdlets on a Windows Server 2008 R2-based domain controller 
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<pubDate>2013-05-15 13:46:59</pubDate>
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<title>[poll] Windows 8.1 set to bring back the Start button, but</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28227361</link>
<description><![CDATA[ it will not have a start menu!!    :huh:
 quote: Microsoft is preparing to revive the traditional Start button it killed with Windows 8. Sources familiar with Microsoft's plans have revealed to The Verge that Windows 8.1 will include the return of the Start button.  We understand that the button will act as a method to simply access the Start Screen, and will not include the traditional Start Menu.    

http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/22/4251610/windows-8-1-start-button

I have a feeling we may just see an 8.2 or 8.11 with the start menu soon after 8.1.   :p

Of course this doesn't say anything about Windows 8, which may just left unchanged.  
So here's a mandatory poll about 8.1.  ;) 

[poll] 
, this is a very smart move
, this is retarded 
, this is really-really retarded 
, I don't care 
, they need to grow up and give the customers what they want 
, I'll just wait for the next release 
, I'll just keep using my start menu replacement 
, I'll just stick with my old (7 or older) Windows
, I'll switch to some other OS
, I'm not using Windows :) 
[/poll]

 quote: 'Fool me once, shame on ... shame on you. Fool me... You can't get fooled again!'"  
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<pubDate>2013-04-23 03:53:53</pubDate>
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<title>Restricting Domain Users</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28267288</link>
<description><![CDATA[I know we can restrict a Windows Domain user by listing specific workstations under their account, but can we restrict users to a specific subnet or IP range? I'm in a K-12 school environment with a couple generic accounts that I would like to restrict to that campus only.

Thanx!
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<pubDate>2013-05-06 18:37:48</pubDate>
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<title>[Excel] Stacked Chart Problem</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28288803</link>
<description><![CDATA[I can't seem to get a stacked chart to appear like I want.  Attached is a simple example of the data.  What I'm trying to get is a stacked chart with to columns, one with the data in column B stacked together  and compared against column C.  Every set up I've tried stacks columns B and C together and shows each line as a separate data range.  What am I missing?  I'd like to have this for a meeting I've got in two hours.  I'm using Excel 2011 on Mac if that makes a difference.
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<pubDate>2013-05-14 08:43:02</pubDate>
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<title>[WIN8] Windows 8 Password Reset</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28036732</link>
<description><![CDATA[Recently I was challenged with resetting the password for Windows 8.

The user of course didn't had the following:
- Only 1 user admin account, no other accounts
- User didn't create password reset disk
- And of course user can't remember their HINT

I quickly goggled and found to be few useful tricks but none of them worked and since I was left with minimal resources to work with, was unsuccessful. 

I tried to the following:
- Offline Windows Password & Registry Editor - it didn't work because Win8 is set to UEFI, turned on Legacy mode but still wouldn't read the HDD.
- Tried this trick I found on google: http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-reset-windows-8-password/
The problem I discovered that I was unable to copy Utilman.exe, didn't research as to why...
- Tried with another linux tool which I don't remember but didn't work also.

Question is, What could I have done other than what I already tried? 
Is there any 3rd Party tool possibly free that works in Windows 8 to reset the passwords?

What would you have done if you couldn't reset the password? Restore the OS?

Thanks!]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-02-22 12:36:20</pubDate>
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<title>[XPPro] No contacts in new MSFT Outlook</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28284144</link>
<description><![CDATA[We've used Hotmail for many years.  Recently, like everyone else on Hotmail, our accounts were converted to Outlook mail.

Now our contacts seem to be gone.  No contacts folder exists and we see no suggestions when we start to address a new email message.  We've checked "make suggestions" in our Outlook configuration settings, but still none are made.

We use Firefox and Palemoon rather than IE.  Cookies are set to accept cookies from live.com and mail.live.com and login.live.com.

Other first party cookies are accepted, but third party cookies are otherwise not allowed.

Is there a cookie missing that needs to be accepted to see contacts in Outlook or anything else we need to do to have addresses automatically suggested when we start a new email message?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-12 15:13:55</pubDate>
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<title>[WIN7] Can xp machine read Bitlocker encryption?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28285165</link>
<description><![CDATA[Anyone know if windows xp nachine can read/modify Bitlocker encrypted files with encryption key installed on xp machine? Basically does it work on xp machine?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-12 23:08:43</pubDate>
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<title>May desktops</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28256462</link>
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<pubDate>2013-05-02 15:22:46</pubDate>
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<title>[WIN7] Can I schedule restore points in Win7?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,28269773</link>
<description><![CDATA[My system crashed this a.m. after installing MS update 2840149, and when I looked for a restore point, I had NONE.

Fortunately, I was able to uninstall this update and get past the black screen, and Windows loaded.  I am nervous fumbling around looking for the settings location, because everything I open seems to be going to DO a restore, which I don't want now.  I just want to find the SETTINGS.  Can someone tell me where to find them, if it's possible for me to schedule restore points?  TIA....  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>2013-05-07 14:59:25</pubDate>
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