Archive for April, 2010
Internet Explorer 7 Search Provider Import/Export
I recently came across a computer that for no good reason would seem to allow me to change or add a search provider.  When I would attempt to add a provider to the search bar (since google is tons better than the default; windows live) it would cause a fatal exception and close Internet Explorer.  After a ton of  searching, I could not find this anywhere on the internets so i think it is worth posting here. Â
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Integrating Service Pack 3 Into a Windows CD
I hate having to install service pack 3 after installing a OS. Â I did not have a CD with SP3 slipstreamed yet, so I made one. Â Here is how to do it.
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Static and DHCP IP Address Changes Through Scripts
I have a office that uses static IP addresses at the location. The manager just got a laptop that he wants to use at the office and at his house the same static address does not work. So I made him two batch files so he can easily switch between a static IP address in the office and a dynamic IP address at home. I was thinking that this could be helpful for making sure everyone in a office is using DHCP and no one is statically assigned. It could also be really useful for changing say the DNS server address on a set of computers automatically through a login script or kaseya.
It is a super simple script. The name of the network adaptor must be changed to match the name of the network adaptor you wish to modify settings for.
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