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Whodunnit? (Weird Error Messages)

Nothing new....These cryptic error messages unfortunately often don't give any additional information on how to troubleshoot it which leaves I.T. guys like me scrambling. Even worse, sometimes these error messages are mis-leading and don't indicate the actual program or driver that failed but rather an auxiliary or related process....

Tags: error message

Discussion threads 2009-11-15

A programmer's pet peeve

A programmer's pet peevestack trace and internal message...are more descriptive than what anybody can write for any particular error. these are also invaluable when searching the internet for a possible solution to your problem. Chances are someone else got that error, pasted part of the stack trace to...

Tags: Error Messages, developer, localization, programmer

Discussion threads 2007-03-19

Additional Resources

Microsoft to share some details on IE 9 at PDC show this week

Tabs that dont hang and,1. HTML 5 standards compliance ahead of Chrome and FF2. Better plugins3. CSS 3 compliance4. FASTER!Trying to develop for IE8 is still a pain!Addon supportFor things like AdBlock Plus.Also, an x64 version of silverlight.Grow upso do not read this blog - OK? Prefer Firefox but...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Internet Explorer, IE8, Mozilla Firefox, IE 9, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

RegDoctor 2.15 (Windows)

Registry problems are the common cause of Windows crashes, error messages, and degraded performance. RegDoctor can clean and repair Windows registry problems with a few simple mouse clicks. RegDoctor uses an intelligent, high-performance detection engine to accurately identify missing and invalid references in your Windows registry. Identified registry problems are...

Tags: InfoWorks Technology, Windows Registry, Microsoft Windows, RegDoctor 2.15, Registry Problem

Software downloads 2009-11-17

Script Timer 2.6.2 (Mac)

Script Timer lets you schedule AppleScript, perl, and shell scripts, as well as Automator workflows and applications. Scheduling options include specific times of the day, week, month, or year, regular intervals ranging from one second to any number of weeks, when the computer enters or leaves an idle state, just...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Script, Scripting Languages, Process Improvement, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Quality, Business Operations

Software downloads 2009-11-16

SoftAmbulance Email Recovery 2.4 (Windows)

Have you lost your emails? It can be caused by hard disk crash or formatting, operation system error or reinstallation, virus or worm attack, files and folders accidental deleting, DBX, PST, OST, EML, MSG, Firefox, TBB file failure or with other reason. Anyway, now you want to get your correspondence,...

Tags: Hard Drive, Recovery, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Email Recovery, Evaluation Version, E-mail, Microsoft Outlook, Online Communications, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-12

Max Registry Cleaner 6.0.0.040 (Windows)

Computer's registry is the nerve center of a PC. It stores all the hardware, software, and user settings.which keeps growing when you use Windows. As it does so, it attracts obsolete and unnecessary information and gradually becomes cluttered and fragmented. This growing cluttered registry degrades the performance of the system...

Tags: Software, Registry, Performance, Microsoft Windows, Computer, Registry Cleaner, Max Secure Software, Productivity

Software downloads 2009-11-08

HyperSnap 6.70.01 (Windows)

HyperSnap is a fast and easy way to take screen captures as images and capture editable text TextSnap from any part of Windows screen. Combines the power of a first-class screen capture application with an advanced image editing utility--wrapped into one easy-to-use tool. It's perfect for capturing images that you...

Tags: Screen Capture, Hyperionics Technology, Microsoft Windows, Image-editing, HyperSnap

Software downloads 2009-11-07

XTreme Tweaks for WM6.5 (Mobile)

body,td,th {font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.style22 {color: #FF0000; font-weight: bold; font-size: 24px; }.style23 {font-size: 18px;font-weight: bold;}.style24 {color: #FF0000;font-weight: bold;}Explore the FULL POTENTIAL of your Windows Mobile 6.5 ! XTreme Tweaks v1.0, best tool for Windows Mobile 6.5 personalization/customization.Easy to use, finger friendly, NO NEED FOR STYLUS!. Windows Mobile 6.5 ONLY !Available...

Tags: SIM Card, Phone, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, SMS, Option, Cherciu Bogdan-Paul, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Telephony, Cellular Phones, Microsoft Windows, Mobile Operating Systems, Telecom & Utilities, Flash Memory, Operating Systems, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Networking, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-07

Yes, based on Mac history, Windows 7.5 will suck less

Ummmm..."Windows 1: Shipped in 1985 and nobody cared.Windows 2: Shipped in 1987 and few cared.Windows 3: Came out in 1990 and PC users cared, especially with Windows 3.1 in 1992 (And I include here the introduction of Windows NT, which I believe was given a 3.x number.)Windows 4: Windows 95....

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Desktops, Microsoft Windows, Windows 7.5, Mac history, Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2009-11-01

Free Registry Cleaner 4.20 (Windows)

AML Free Registry Cleaner is Registry-cleaning software. It will safely clean and repair Windows Registry problems with a few clicks and enable you to enjoy a cleaner and more efficient PC. The registry is the nerve center of your PC, and problems with the Windows Registry are a common cause...

Tags: Registry, Windows Registry, Registry Cleaner, AML Software, AML Free Registry Cleaner, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-01

ZDNet Government version of Throw out the Trash Day

More trash pleaseNice idea ... may I submit a similar one for the editor's consideration? Can we have 'trash of the week' by a ZDNET blogger. Serious ... with a touch of humour. Example follows.In Jason Perlow's 'The Vista is Dead' spoof mwagner@zdnet.com was moved to comment."Sounds like you didn't...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Performance management, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

Dear Microsoft: What's the deal with Windows 7 upgrades?

Location?38.921473?N 77.066946?WYep, same here ...... stonewalled at every turn. With you ...... I can see, because you've been pulling on Microsoft's scab lately. But in Ed's case, I don't know why they would treat him like that.^o^Message has been deleted..Believe it or not ...... it makes little difference. The...

Tags: upgrade media, reverse engineering, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-27

Google Voice extends voicemail features to mobile users

You may have heard about all of the cool features that come with Google Voice, the one-number-for-life service that allows you to transfer calls to any phone. But for those who aren't willing to start over with a new phone number, Google is offering the next best thing to actual...

Tags: Google Inc., Phone, Mobile, Voice, Transcription Service, Telecom & Utilities, Telecommunications, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-10-26

Lotus Notes Local Security Removal 9.10.01 (Windows)

Kernel for NSF Local Security Removal software removes local security from Lotus Notes NSF database file with much ease and maintaining the NSF file integrity. Being an unprivileged NSF file user, you get error messages like, You are not authorized to access that database, or You are not authorized to...

Tags: National Science Foundation, IBM Lotus Notes, Microsoft Windows, IBM Corp., Storage, Databases, Security, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

Software downloads 2009-10-26

Fake 'Conficker.B Infection Alert' spam campaign drops scareware

Not much they can do.Not much they can do.Email was never designed for security, and it's HARD getting everybody on the same page with a solution that works, because basically every solution we know of pretty much requires everybody to use it. But, unfortunately, it's difficult convincing people running email...

Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), Cyberthreats, Spam, Microsoft Corp., Conficker.B Infection Alert, spam campaign, sample message, Internet Service Provider, e-mail, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-19

TM Error Logger 2.05 (Mac)

TM Error Logger is a Macintosh Time Machine error reporting program. Do you get those Time Machine Error alert messages and wonder why? Would you like to find out exactly what caused the error so you can do something about it? Run TM Error Logger after you get the Time...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Error, Carnation Software, TM Error Logger, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-10-12

PC Optimizer Pro 5.0.7.1 (Windows)

A Powerful Software that Tweak Enhance Repair & Protect performance of your Computer. It prevents your PC from crashing, annoying error messages and protects privacy. Has ability to Scan & Fix Registry Errors, Clean Tracks and Internet Activities, Shredding unwanted files, Managing System Start-up & Uninstalling Safely any unwanted software....

Tags: Software, PC, Microsoft Windows, Tweaking Tools, Desktops, Tools & Techniques, Hardware, Management

Software downloads 2009-10-09

News to know: Adobe; OpenSUSE; Ubuntu; IBM; P2P; Palm

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Adobe Flash for all smartphones ... except iPhone Andrew Mager: Google and Adobe join forces on Open...

Tags: Ubuntu, Adobe Systems Inc., Google Inc., High Tech Computer Corp., Data Center, Information Technology, P2P, Palm Inc., Novell OpenSuse, Jason Perlow, Apple Inc., Beta, IBM Corp., Data Centers, Tablets, Cloud Computing, Strategy, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Notebooks & Tablets, Management, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-05

Repair My Backup 4.0.2.787 (Windows)

GetData's Repair My Backup for BKF files will quickly allow you to examine the contents of a damaged or corrupt BKF file. Repair My Backup will allow you to preview the contents of your damaged BKF files so you can be sure that you are able to recover your files....

Tags: Microsoft Windows, GetData Software, Backups

Software downloads 2009-10-05