I am Microsoftie 4 ever (18+ years) working in Windows Services and Content team in the UK, my blog is mainly focused on the Windows family of products and trying to provide help pointers and resources for customers on our products.
Thanks to my French colleague JP for pointing out this new Microsoft Fix it
“Automatically repair Windows Media Player problems when the player doesn’t start, streaming doesn’t work or when you cannot browse or search for media”
Windows MultiPoint Server allows multiple users to simultaneously share a single computer. Each user gets their own personal Windows desktop experience using a monitor, keyboard and mouse directly connected to the shared computer.
So if you are thinking about using Windows Multipoint Server 2011 then you might find the following useful
Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 Planning Guide
“The Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 Planning Guide provides assistance in preparing to purchase and deploy the server and thin clients for the solution into your environment and considerations that need to be made before deployment.The considerations addressed in this document include the following:What hardware decisions should you make? How many computers running MultiPoint Server and stations will be required? Where will the computer(s) running MultiPoint Server and their stations be located, and how will they be configured? What is your networking environment? How will user accounts and files be managed? Where will user files be stored, and how will they be accessed?”
Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 Deployment Guide
“The Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 Deployment Guide provides assistance in deploying the solution into your environment and considerations that need to be made in successful deployment. The MultiPoint Server Deployment Task List is provided for you to use as a checklist of the tasks that you must complete for successful deployment. Additional sections provide recommendations for initial planning and configuration tasks such as establishing hardware and software requirements. Detailed information and procedures are provided that are required to complete deployment tasks, such as setting up the physical layout of your MultiPoint Server system, configuring user accounts, and updating device drivers.Finally, sections are included that describe advanced MultiPoint Server configuration tasks in addition to a troubleshooting section that can help assist you with common issues that you might encounter when you deploy MultiPoint Server.”
Rob
Windows Update error FFFFFFFE
“If you receive Windows Update error FFFFFFFE, it means that an update can't be installed because of a problem on your computer. This problem is usually caused by a malware (malicious software) infection. To prevent your computer from becoming unstable, Windows won't install the update. To solve this problem, we recommend that your reinstall Windows 7 using the Custom installation option and format the hard disk. Make sure to back up your files before you reinstall Windows 7. After the installation is complete, you can restore your files and install or reinstall an antivirus program.” read more...
“If you receive Windows Update error FFFFFFFE, it means that an update can't be installed because of a problem on your computer.
This problem is usually caused by a malware (malicious software) infection. To prevent your computer from becoming unstable, Windows won't install the update.
To solve this problem, we recommend that your reinstall Windows 7 using the Custom installation option and format the hard disk. Make sure to back up your files before you reinstall Windows 7. After the installation is complete, you can restore your files and install or reinstall an antivirus program.” read more...
Windows Update error 84C40007
“If you receive Windows Update error 84C40007, it means that an update to SQL Server 2008 can't be installed because of a problem with a .NET Framework installation. This error occurs when installing SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2) on a computer with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile already installed. Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile doesn't contain the complete set of .NET Framework libraries needed to complete the installation. To solve this problem, you need to install the full Microsoft .NET Framework 4 package. For installation instructions, go to the Microsoft Download Center on the Microsoft website.” Rob Technorati Tags: Windows Update,FFFFFF,84C40007,malware,Windows &,Windows Vista
“If you receive Windows Update error 84C40007, it means that an update to SQL Server 2008 can't be installed because of a problem with a .NET Framework installation.
This error occurs when installing SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2) on a computer with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile already installed. Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile doesn't contain the complete set of .NET Framework libraries needed to complete the installation.
To solve this problem, you need to install the full Microsoft .NET Framework 4 package. For installation instructions, go to the Microsoft Download Center on the Microsoft website.”
Computer/Processor
Computer with a 1 gigahertz (GHz) 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor.
Operating System
Windows Vista 32-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher
Windows Vista 64-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher
Windows 7 32-bit or higher
Windows 7 64-bit or higher
Windows Server 2008 32-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher
Windows Server 2008 64-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher
Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit
Memory
Windows Vista 32-bit – 512 megabytes (MB)
Windows Vista 64-bit – 512 MB
Windows 7 32-bit – 512 MB
Windows 7 64-bit – 512 MB
Windows Server 2008 32-bit – 512 MB
Windows Server 2008 64-bit – 512 MB
Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit – 512 MB
Hard Drive Space
Windows Vista 32-bit – 70 MB
Windows Vista 64-bit – 120 MB
Windows 7 32-bit – 70 MB
Windows 7 64-bit – 120 MB
Windows Server 2008 32-bit – 150 MB
Windows Server 2008 64-bit – 200 MB
Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit – 200 MB
Drive
CD-ROM drive (if installation is done from a CD-ROM)
Display
Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution monitor with 256 colours
Peripherals
Modem or Internet connection
Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or compatible pointing device
Find out if Internet 9 RC is right for you, and if it is download IE9 RC today.
Following on from our Arctic theme is one from the other side of the planet.
“Life at the bottom of the world: Penguins frolic in this free Windows 7 theme featuring images of Antarctica and the South Atlantic's natural beauty.”
Download Antarctica theme for Windows 7
Ok I have to admit I had never heard of Rango the film, but this is a nice theme pack…
“Give your desktop a taste of the Wild West with this free theme for Windows 7 starring Rango, a chameleon with an identity crisis. The animated comedy movie, featuring Johnny Depp as Rango—a sheltered lizard who becomes an unlikely hero—opens in March.”
Download Rango theme for Windows 7
I remember IE1.0 do you, things really have come a long way since then…
A history of Internet Explorer is a new article we have describing the history of the product as well as some nice geek trivia thrown in for good measure
The time line for Internet Explorer versions is
November 1995 – Internet Explorer 2.0
August 1996 – Internet Explorer 3.0
October 1997 – Internet Explorer 4.0
March 1999 – Internet Explorer 5.0
August 2001 – Internet Explorer 6.0
October 2006 – Internet Explorer 7.0
March 2009 – Internet Explorer 8.0
September 2010 – Internet Explorer 9.0 Beta
Get information and download Internet Explorer 8 or Internet Explorer 9.0 (beta)
So Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or SP1 is here and you can read how to get and install it at Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
This article covers:
as well as how to uninstall and keep your PC up to date,
Don’t forget our Windows 7 SP1 troubleshooting guides as well and details of what is included in the Windows 7 SP1
Nice funny video on presentation mode in Windows 7
Presentation mode is available in Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions of Windows 7
My very first blog post almost 3 years ago was all about Windows Vista Service Pack 1, now some 900 odd posts later I can share some more content but this time about Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
You may also be interested in What's included in Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and because you need a certain amount of space on your hard disk to install it our article on strategies for freeing up disk space may also be of interest.
Plus there is a host of more information and resources at Documentation for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (KB976932)
and you can actually get the Service pack at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/evalcenter/ff183870.aspx