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Windows 8 – Windows to Go Workspace on Thumb Drives requires Specific Hardware

Dear all, Please note on the hardware requirement on USB Thumb Drive when you wish to test out Windows 8 “Windows to Go Workspace” feature. Not all USB 3.0 thumb drive can be used! I bought a scandisk USB3.0 thumb … Continue reading

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Encounter Error Code 0x80010643 when install a Role or Feature in Server Manager under Windows Server 2008 R2

1 month plus ago, when I was trying to DCPromo a Server to be a Domain Controller in my environment and I encountered an error that really freak me out! Fatal Error Code 0x80010643. Error Message is: “Attempt to install … Continue reading

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Non-Domain Admin Unable to Modify Quota after Server Hardening

Problem… After Server Hardening, one will usually encounter some problem especially some old software is not able to execute by non-administrator. This is one scenario I encountered long time ago which I think I should share as I do not … Continue reading

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Learning Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Core…

Heard about Server Core of Windows Server 2008 and know about how cool it is but to be honest… the moment you know that you cannot manage it through GUI (Graphic User Interface), you will have 2nd thought? Today, I … Continue reading

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The Microsoft Security Update Guide for IT Professional

  Quick Overview on this guide from Microsoft from this link below (PDF or XPS format) http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c3d986d0-ecc3-4ce0-9c25-048ec5b52a4f&displaylang=en <Extracted from the Web – start> This Guide was designed to help IT professionals better understand and use Microsoft security release information, processes, … Continue reading

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No Sound after install of Windows 7? Even Driver “looks” fine under device manager!~

From the experience I have gained from installing Windows 7 on desktops and laptops, I find that one common issue is the sound. Even the sound card driver is “Seems” to be install properly under the device manager! 😛 This … Continue reading

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Get up to 25% off Select Microsoft Certification Exams (Prometric News)

  Just received an email from Prometric this morning that there will be discount for certain Microsoft Certification Exam!! The level of discount range from 15%, 20% or 25%!! But of course, certain exams are not under the offer. 😛 … Continue reading

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SINGAPORE WINDOWS USER GROUP – Win7 Install Fest for User Group Leaders

  User Group Leaders got a chance to try out the Win7 RTM and had an install fest in advance to try it out. We all love Win7 and are now using it as our production machine! 🙂 There are … Continue reading

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MacBook is VT READY and Enabled!!!!!!!!!

Today… I met one very nice IT Professional who are using a MacBook but running Windows Vista by default! I intro a bit of the Windows XP Mode and ask if he can run the Securable Utility to test if … Continue reading

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McAfee Conflict with Flash Player 10 and Photoshop (Continue…)

Strange enough.. after much testing is performed today, seems like machine with updated virus definition is fine. Well.. I think I will have to monitor a few more days before I can confirm that the conflict is resolved. Will keep … Continue reading

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