RE: Free ebook: Introducing Windows 8: An Overview for IT Professionals (Final Edition)

2012-11-26 Thread Jim Mediger
Great, thanks. I hadn't noticed an announcement either. Jim M From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 10:23 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT: Free ebook: Introducing Windows 8: An Overview for IT Professionals (Final Edition)

RE: 7 shortcuts To Get Your Network Hacked (huh?)

2012-10-31 Thread Jim Mediger
1. Running as local admin (or Domain admin for regular usage). 2. Passwords (weak, not changing default, duplicating - using one password for everything) 3. Unapproved/untested apps 4. Unpatched OS, Apps, Devices etc. 5. Poorly configured firewall (allow all type

RE: Another Exploit discovered in Java to escape sandbox and run code in context of the logged on user.

2012-08-31 Thread Jim Mediger
mega-Bit by mega-Bit From: Jonathan Link [mailto:jonathan.l...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 1:06 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Another Exploit discovered in Java to escape sandbox and run code in context of the logged on user. How does one patch a mega corporation? On

RE: Silly question: Windows 7.5 Phone + DNS

2012-01-26 Thread Jim Mediger
Domain admin? Exchange 2010? In ADUC, Security tab, Advanced click on Include inheritable permissions from... JimM From: justino garcia [mailto:jgarciaitl...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 3:24 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Silly question: Windows 7.5 Phone + DNS

RE: Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!

2011-12-23 Thread Jim Mediger
Ditto! errr +1! From: Heaton, Joseph@DFG [mailto:jhea...@dfg.ca.gov] Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 11:19 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! I hope that everyone has a great Christmas. If you don't celebrate Christmas, then I wish you a great weekend,

RE: GPO - Deny Logon Locally to everyone in OU?

2011-12-20 Thread Jim Mediger
We are doing basically the same as the article, very easy, configurable etc. Assuming you don't have your servers in the same OU as your workstations you would apply the GPO to the top level OU for the workstations. I did not create the security group because we are only denying logon for two

RE: PC going to Verisign

2011-11-01 Thread Jim Mediger
Have you seen this? AnswerBook #: 9702MPS Product: Vantage Added: 11/07/2008 Version: 8.03.405a Changed: 02/19/2009 Module: technical Summary: Client takes up to 2 minutes to startup if not connected to the Internet. Details: 8.03.4xx PROBLEM: Excessive client startup times of 1.5 to 2

RE: Windows 8 dev preview video

2011-09-15 Thread Jim Mediger
Hover over the windows icon (lower left), Search, either type advanced system settings (don't forget to select settings below search) or select control panel from the Apps. JimM -Original Message- From: John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us] Sent: Thursday, September

RE: Win 7 Start Menu.... arrrgghhhh

2011-06-10 Thread Jim Mediger
Here's how I do it: Create a shortcut to your shortcut (Huh? - well it works) append the beginning with explorer.exe (no quotes), this shortcut is pinable to the Taskbar or Start Menu. Add an icon and don't forget to change the Start in: if needed. JimM From: Evan Brastow

RE: Hex viewer?

2011-04-29 Thread Jim Mediger
UltraEdit the free trial is fully functional. I have used it for years and love it. http://www.ultraedit.com/index.html Jim -Original Message- From: Ben Scott [mailto:mailvor...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 11:05 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Hex viewer? Hey all,

RE: Hex viewer?

2011-04-29 Thread Jim Mediger
I still suggest UltraEdit, did you try it? http://www.ultraedit.com/ultraedit-tour/hex-editor.html http://www.ultraedit.com/support/tutorials_power_tips/ultraedit/large_file_handling.html UltraEdit's file handling is designed to prevent it from using all the available memory UltraEdit has no

RE: Social networking fun

2011-04-01 Thread Jim Mediger
Aside from what everyone else has suggested this is somewhat doable, although a pain in the neck. Most of the games are made/hosted by someone else, one of the biggest I know of is Zygna. By blocking these sites you can limit the game playing. I far as I know you would have to find them on your

RE: RSS Help

2011-03-04 Thread Jim Mediger
If you are running Windows 7 or Vista you could use a Gadget to accomplish this. JimM From: Joseph L. Casale [mailto:jcas...@activenetwerx.com] Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 6:38 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: RSS Help I figured as much, thanks! jlc From: Micheal Espinola Jr

RE: Office help

2011-01-14 Thread Jim Mediger
If they are using Office 2010 (not sure about 2007) then they may have to right click on the file and select properties, In the General tab at the very bottom (shows up under Attributes if it's available) it may have a Security section. Security: This file came from another

RE: Slightly OT: training space

2010-11-18 Thread Jim Mediger
Your best bet might be a community center. Many larger libraries have meeting/conference rooms. 5-7 months might be a stretch though. Jim M From: Tom Miller [mailto:tmil...@hnncsb.org] Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 7:48 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Slightly OT: training space

RE: Professional Services Firm recomendation in FL

2010-11-04 Thread Jim Mediger
Yes the south will rise again... ZOMBIE style!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hffbXG7euVMfeature=channel Caution: May not be suitable for work. JimM From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 12:54 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE:

RE: Keyboard recommendation

2010-10-22 Thread Jim Mediger
Great keyboard. http://www.datamancer.net/keyboards/scrabble/scrabble.htm From: David Mazzaccaro [mailto:david.mazzacc...@hudsonmobility.com] Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 8:33 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Keyboard recommendation Damn, out of stock. LOL Thanks to all for

RE: Quick SQL Question

2010-10-20 Thread Jim Mediger
No you are not alone. There are a lot of us closet Progress DB users out there. Jim From: Jeff Steward [mailto:jstew...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 11:42 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Quick SQL Question Wow - I'm not the only person using a Progress database!

RE: Classic Shell on R2?

2010-10-07 Thread Jim Mediger
I still prefer the address bar to run much faster for me. Click Start and start typing (or use Windows key): s | Return (Enter) - will bring up Server Manager ev | Return (Enter) - will bring up Event Manager Once you know the Window name for everything it is a huge time saver. Even if you

RE: Windows 7 - Libraries

2010-07-27 Thread Jim Mediger
You can get to almost anything via Search programs and files. I rarely have to do more than one click for anything - that one click being the Windows icon Start button start typing adjust screen resolution after three letters it will be the second option and you can push the down arrow then

RE: OT Best way to clean dusty workstation?

2010-04-19 Thread Jim Mediger
+1Been using one of these for 10+ years have never had an issue and still runs like new. -Original Message- From: Terry Dickson [mailto:te...@treasurer.state.ks.us] Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 11:07 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: OT Best way to clean dusty workstation?

RE: RE: 32-bit apps in a 64-bit O/S

2010-04-14 Thread Jim Mediger
Must be the newer versions. We've been running AutoCad 2000 on 64bit machines since, well since we installed our first 64bit XP workstation. From: Steve Ens [mailto:stevey...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 12:51 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: RE: 32-bit apps in a 64-bit

RE: Firefox and Yahoo mail

2010-02-24 Thread Jim Mediger
NoScript - an absolute must! Jim Mediger -Original Message- From: Roger Wright [mailto:rhw...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 9:04 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Firefox and Yahoo mail I use the following: Adblock Plus Tab Mix Plus Coral IE Tab Download

RE: Exchange 2010 and AD functional levels.

2009-12-03 Thread Jim Mediger
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/supported-applications.aspx Microsoft Server Applications Supported on Windows Server 2008 R2 Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 and later versions will be supported beginning Q4 2009. Jim From: george rovithis [mailto:grovit...@hotmail.com] Sent:

RE: Google Wave Invite Available

2009-11-25 Thread Jim Mediger
Done. From: Jeff Brown [mailto:2jbr...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 7:59 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Google Wave Invite Available I asked once before and didn't get one. 2jbr...@gmail.commailto:2jbr...@gmail.com Thanks so much. On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 6:41 AM,

RE: Google Wave IE8 - The required plugin is not installed

2009-11-25 Thread Jim Mediger
Jason Morris started a public wave for this list. Type/copy with:public sunbelt into your search (remove the quotes). From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 9:08 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Google Wave IE8 - The required plugin is not

RE: Google Wave Invite Available

2009-11-25 Thread Jim Mediger
Done. From: Reedy Vince [mailto:vre...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 9:24 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Google Wave Invite Available I will take one too. Thanks! I have 8 invites for google wave if anyone wants one... Regards, Chris Orovet Technical

RE: Google Wave Invite Available

2009-11-25 Thread Jim Mediger
Done. From: Mike Hoffman [mailto:m...@drumbrae.net] Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 9:26 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Google Wave Invite Available If anyone has another spare one then I'll take one :) Thanks Mike From: Reedy Vince [mailto:vre...@gmail.com] Sent: 25 November

RE: Google Wave Invite Available

2009-11-23 Thread Jim Mediger
If anybody has one remaining I would like one. Thanks, Jim From: Andrew Laya [mailto:andrew.l...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 11:17 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Google Wave Invite Available I also have some available. Andrew On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 12:01 PM,

RE: Google Wave Invite Available

2009-11-23 Thread Jim Mediger
Invites can go to any address (I received mine j...@holaday.com - Thanks Andrew). You do need a gmail account to use it though. :) From: Jason Morris [mailto:jmor...@mjmc.com] Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 2:23 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Google Wave Invite Available

RE: Win7 and Server 2003 Admin Tools

2009-11-09 Thread Jim Mediger
Have you tried the universal drivers? Do not recall if that is what we did with our 4000n but I know we have x64 drivers and no issues. Jim From: Stephan Barr [mailto:stephanbarr.li...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 3:21 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Win7 and Server

RE: forward email to fax?

2009-10-09 Thread Jim Mediger
GFI Faxmaker can do this. Whether your email client/server can will depend on your setup. Jim From: Jeff Brown [mailto:2jbr...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 2:57 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: forward email to fax? In a windows environment(W2k3) with Ex2k3 is there a way

RE: RSAT For windows 7 RC

2009-10-06 Thread Jim Mediger
Have you tried a Google search for KB958830 or Windows6.1_KB958830-x86.msu? Haven't tried the links but seems to be torrents etc. available. I do have the files if you can find a way to get them 43MB and 36MB. Jim From: Jason Gauthier [mailto:jgauth...@lastar.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 06,

RE: Help with /regserver

2009-08-19 Thread Jim Mediger
Also, Apply to: This Folder Only. From: Jonathan Link [mailto:jonathan.l...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 1:57 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Help with /regserver Give users write permissions but not delete. Grant Creator Owner full modify? On Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 2:46

RE: FTP server ?

2009-08-06 Thread Jim Mediger
+1 From: Chris Orovet [mailto:coro...@atsi-inc.com] Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 9:50 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: FTP server ? We use serv-u8 and it works great. http://www.serv-u.com/ http://www.serv-u.com/ Regards,http://www.serv-u.com/ http://www.serv-u.com/ Chris Orovet

RE: Windows 7 edition comparison

2009-07-24 Thread Jim Mediger
Workstations 95% Vista remaining are XP, of those that are Vista at least 60% are 64bit. Hoping to go to Windows 7. 64bit ratio probably will not change much, most of the 32bit workstations do not support 64bit. -Original Message- From: Peter van Houten [mailto:peter...@gmail.com]

RE: Exchange 07

2009-07-16 Thread Jim Mediger
These are most likely NDR's, emails for recipients who do not exist. If you haven't done so already you need to enable recipient filtering on your edge server. If you don't have an edge server then it needs to be enabled on your hub transport server using the anti-spam modules. For us this

RE: Amusing

2009-05-29 Thread Jim Mediger
An older article referring to Exchange 2000 and older I'm assuming the material still holds true. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;198673 There is a common misconception that the primary benefit of single instance storage is that it greatly reduces the storage space

RE: Another free Microsoft Press E-Book

2009-05-28 Thread Jim Mediger
And another... Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 by Peter DeBetta, Greg Low, and Mark Whitehorn http://csna01.libredigital.com/?urss1q2we6 [cid:image001.png@01C9DF7C.79445570] From: Steve Ens [mailto:stevey...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 8:55 AM To: NT System Admin Issues

RE: Email List

2009-04-03 Thread Jim Mediger
You are now. I just changed my name from Rubens to Jim because there were too many Rubens on this list. Jim -Original Message- From: Rubens Almeida [mailto:rubensalme...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 11:27 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Email List I'm starting to

RE: 64-bit drivers for Color LaserJet on Server 2008

2009-04-01 Thread Jim Mediger
Are the drivers the same for 64bit and 32bit (PCL6, PS, PCL5 etc.) I believe this is a requirement. Not sure if the file names/versions have to match but might. Jim M -Original Message- From: Miller Bonnie L. [mailto:mille...@mukilteo.wednet.edu] Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 1:57

RE: Times

2009-02-12 Thread Jim Mediger
I've got all the time in the world got a sweet lovin daddy's little girl you need a minute, take your time you need an hour you can borrow mine 'cause I've got all the time in the world Buyin' time they say is a dangerous thing you never know exactly what the time will bring just move

RE: Speaking of Re: Cell phone questions

2009-02-11 Thread Jim Mediger
Try this link first. Complete List Of All Known Tips Tricks For The ATT Fuze HTC Touch Pro http://www.ppcmobility.com/forums/showthread.php?t=367 This is the forum: http://www.ppcmobility.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=10 Another forum here:

RE: Folder access question

2009-01-16 Thread Jim Mediger
Shared Folder Share Permissions - Full Access NTFS Perms - List (folder only) -àacccessible folder NTFS Perms - Read, List (Folders and files) Jim From: Joe Heaton [mailto:jhea...@etp.ca.gov] Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 11:41 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject:

RE: Win2008 activation

2008-09-15 Thread Jim Mediger
You should be able to set the server up as a KMS server, it will require an internet connection for activation. Once activated it should not bother you again, as long as it has an internet connection. You will need a total of at least 5 devices before the remaining devices will be

RE: OT: Friday Fun - 80's Music Quiz

2008-08-29 Thread Jim Mediger
And: When she's gone - The Cars Bridge over troubled waters - Simon and Garfunkel Good Girls Don't - The Knack Turn up the Radio - Autograph Pretty Woman - Van Halen or Roy Orbison -Original Message- From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 12:33 PM

Solid State drive's

2008-07-03 Thread Jim Mediger
We've been tasked with finding Solid state drives for a new Progress DB server. We looked at these 3-4 years ago and decided they weren't ready for prime time. Apparently that may have changed. Is anyone running Solid state drives in a production environment, with a database, any real world

HP ProCurve VLAN and Routing

2008-04-08 Thread Jim Mediger
(4-2900's and 3-2610's 1-4000 all HP ProCurves)? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jim Mediger ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja!~ ~ http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm ~

RE: Switch Purchase Question...

2008-01-29 Thread Jim Mediger
Not familiar with the 3com's but we just switched out a netgear gigabit switch with an HP Procurve 2900-48G and saw a 15% improvement in our CAD department. Of course YMMV. Jim From: Chyka, Robert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 8:13 AM To: NT System Admin Issues