Wake-On-Lan (WOL) in Windows 7
Trying to configure Wake-on-Lan on a batch of new HP Windows 7 PCs wasn't as straight forward as expected. There were 3 things that I needed to do in order for a scheduled batch file to wake them up in…
Can’t complete SBS Connect Wizard
If you're having issues with the SBS Connect Computer Wizard (http://connect) where it doesn't complete the wizard and perpetually logs the _sbs_netsetup user in then follow these steps to complete the wizard... Run %SystemRoot%System32compmgmt.msc as an administrative user either locally…
SharePoint 6398 Error
If you're getting the following error: Log Name: ApplicationSource: Microsoft-SharePoint Products-SharePoint FoundationEvent ID: 6398Task Category: TimerLevel: CriticalDescription:The Execute method of job definition Microsoft.SharePoint.Administration.SPSqmTimerJobDefinition (ID b6794ffa-87e5-4893-b3a3-107234d3b574) threw an exception. More information is included below. Then load SharePoint 2010 Central Administration and…
LaserJet 1320 Number of Copies issue in Windows 7
If you're having problems printing multiple copies with a HP LaserJet in Windows 7 then try disabling Mopier mode... Click Start Click Devices and Printers Right click the LaserJet printer you're having problems with Select Printer Properties Click the Device…
Missing Send or Send/Receive Button in Outlook 2003
Searching for this topic online produces thousands of results. Almost all refer to one of the following: Reset/Customise Outlook Toolbars Run "outlook /safe" to launch Outlook in Safe Mode Run "Detect & Repair" on Office Installation Recreate Mail Profile in…
Windows 7 Aero Snap Shortcuts
Windows 7 Aero Snap (window docking) is a great feature which I now use all the time, but did you know you can dock windows using the keyboard? Instead of dragging a window to the side of the screen, try…
SharePoint 5586 Error
We were getting a Application Event Log Error from SharePoint Foundation with 5586 after you install SP1 with the following error: Unknown SQL Exception 2812 occurred. Additional error information from SQL Server is included below.Could not find stored procedure 'proc_UpdateStatisticsNVP'…
Stop Internet Explorer opening Office Documents in Windows 7
If Internet Explorer is insisting on 'hosting' Office documents for you when you'd rather have them open in their respective Office Application then you used to be able to change this in the File Associations Advanced Edit as per How…