Converting images to icon files

I recently needed to convert a .jpg image into an .ico file. There is a quick and easy method to do this using the following website:

http://www.coolutils.com/Online-Image-Converter.php

Just browse to the image file on your local drive and the website will upload it, convert it, scan it for viruses and malware and provide you with a link to download the .ico file.

Mitch

HOWTO: Install Symantec Corporate Edition with latest definitions

Take three files from the installation distribution.

Data1.cab
Symantec AntiVirus.msi
VDefHub.zip

go to Symantec, get the latest definitions

ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/antivirus_definitions/norton_antivirus/

Specifically look for a filename that ends in -i32.exe: 20091213-20-i32.exe

Note: Do not use xxxxxxxxv5i32.exe they will not work.

Extract the contents of the .exe (eg. using WinRAR), remove VIRSCAN.ZIP from and rename it to VDefHub.zip

replace the file in your installation folder.

Ok, you're all set. use this command, it installs silent, no reboot
"Symantec AntiVirus.msi /passive RUNLIVEUPDATE=0 REBOOT=REALLYSUPPRESS

Reference: http://www.msfn.org/board/lofiversion/index.php/t50679.html

Stop the Adobe Flash Player from checking for updates

An IT administrator is able to configure the Adobe Flash Player to prevent it from checking for updates on the internet. This is achieved using the mms.cfg file located in C:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash (NOTE: you will need to manually create the file using Notepad).

Instructions on the configuration options can be found here: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/167/16701594.html

Another link that may come in handy is the Flash Player Settings Manager found here:
http://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/settings_manager05.html

Mitch

Silent install parameters for Inno Setup

Recently I had to create an application package for a setup file created using Inno Setup.
http://www.jrsoftware.org/iskb.php

I found this handy website that provides the unattended installation parameters for making the setup file install in silent mode:
http://www.mail-archive.com/unattended-devel@lists.sourceforge.net/msg00075.html

setup.exe /sp- /verysilent

ERROR: "The command is not available" error message when you launch Outlook.

Problem:

When you try to use the "Out of Office reply" option is Microsoft Outlook you receive the following error:

"The command is not available. See the program documentation about how to use this extension."

Resolution:

There are two ways to go about fixing this problem.

Method 1:

From Outlook, select Help > About Microsoft Outlook > Disabled Items. Select "outex.dll" and click Enable. If this does not fix your issue then try method 2.

Method 2:

• Ensure Outlook is closed (and outlook.exe process is not running)
• Launch Regedit
• Remove HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\11.0\Outlook\Resiliency key
• Close Regedit
• Launch Outlook
  

HOWTO: Access Stored User Names and Passwords

The Stored User Names and Passwords applet lets you assign user names and passwords to use when needing to authenticate yourself to services in domains other than the one you are currently logged into. The normal way of running this applet can be difficult to find quickly, so here is a way to launch it using a desktop shortcut using the rundll32.exe program:

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Click on START - RUN and type the following (follwed by ENTER):

rundll32.exe keymgr.dll,KRShowKeyMgr

ERROR: App-V. No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it. Error code: 4513CDC-19D0682A-0000274D"

When launching a sequenced application you are presented with the following error message:

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"The Application Virtualization Client could not update publishing
information from the server .

No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it.
Error code: 4513CDC-19D0682A-0000274D"
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Solution:
Ensure that the "Application Virtualization Management Server" service is Started.