April 2005 - Posts

Office 2003 SP1 Whitepaper

posted Friday, April 29, 2005 3:26 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Office 2003 SP1 WhitepaperDocumentation regarding installation of Office 2003 SP1 update to various corporate scenarios.Source: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=2242352d-4260-4510-884f-8c6440b80499&displaylang=en Read More

Top 10 Most Prevalent Global Malware - Trend Micro

posted Friday, April 29, 2005 3:00 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Top 10 Most Prevalent Global Malware (from April 22 to April 28, 2005) 1. HTML_NETSKY.P2. JAVA_BYTEVER.A3. HKTL_BRUTFORCE.A4. WORM_NETSKY.P5. TSPY_SMALL.SN6. TSPY_LINEAGE.GEN7. SPYW_GATOR8. SPYW_DASHBAR.3009. SPYW_GATOR.D10. TROJ_BAGLE.BH Read More

SMS Web Report Hacks

posted Friday, April 29, 2005 7:18 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Richard Threlkeld has a great article on his blog about More SMS Web Report Hacks.  Check it out!! Great work, Richard!!  Read More

RSS and Ads

posted Thursday, April 28, 2005 2:43 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://www.reallysimplesyndication.com/2005/04/28#a487This is a really good spin on what People think about Ads showing up in RSS Feeds.   Read More

SC35 - myITforum Code Repository Slide Deck.

posted Thursday, April 28, 2005 8:10 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Following the lead from Rod Trent, I've uploaded the slide deck for SC35 - myITforum Code Repository MMS 2005 Presentation to myITforum.com You can download the file here.   Read More

SMS 2003 - Remote Tools and the SMS 2003 Server

posted Wednesday, April 27, 2005 12:31 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/smssdk03/hh/sms/usingsms_rt01.aspRemote Tools and the SMS 2003 Server SMS Administrator Console and Site Server Remote Tools Launch SMS Remote Control and the associated help desk tools Read More

Eventful Formatting for Access Forms

posted Tuesday, April 26, 2005 9:36 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Eventful Formatting for Access Formsby Rick DobsonDynamically changing your form's properties at runtime can often provide a better experience for your users. Rick Dobson shows you some secrets for dynamically changing your form's background as it gains Read More

Googkle

posted Tuesday, April 26, 2005 7:24 AM by rcrumbaker :: 2 Comments
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F-Secure staff has found a malicious website that utilizes a spelling error when typing the name of the popular search engine - 'Google.com'. If a user opens a malicious website, his/her computer gets hijacked - a lot of different malware gets automatically Read More

New KBs - SMS 2003 and SMS 2.0

posted Monday, April 25, 2005 12:23 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Systems Management Server 2.0 200826 SMS: How to Temporarily Stop the Advertisement of Software235684 SMS: Systems Management Server Software Development Toolkit FAQ256884 SMS: TCP and UDP Ports Used by Remote Control Have Changed in SP2192662 SMS: Remote Read More

MMS - Clarification

posted Monday, April 25, 2005 9:35 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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I feel that I need to clarify something that Rod Trent posted on his blog. Here is what Rod posted ->http://www.myitforum.com/blog/rtrent/archive/2005/04/21/5174.aspx "OK — so you know about me being a fan of William Shatner.  Ron Crumbaker talked Read More

New KB - SMS 2003

posted Monday, April 25, 2005 7:13 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Systems Management Server 2003 886197 64-bit versions of Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP do not appear in the supported platforms list in Systems Management Server 2003 Read More

New KB - SMS 2003

posted Monday, April 25, 2005 7:12 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Systems Management Server 2003 892429 Systems Management Server 2003 cluster support requirements Read More

New KB - SMS 2003

posted Monday, April 25, 2005 7:12 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Systems Management Server 2003 888934 "Error 500 - Internal Server Application" error message when you try to view reports on a reporting point in Systems Management Server 2003 Read More

Code Repository and Code Pack Survey

posted Friday, April 15, 2005 7:55 AM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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We are wanting to get your Feedback on the Code Repository and Code Packs.So please help us serve you better by taking a couple of minutes to tell us about the Code Repository. We appreciate your business and want to make sure we meet your expectations. Read More

Title: Microsoft Security Bulletin Minor Revisions - April 14, 2005

posted Friday, April 15, 2005 7:02 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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********************************************************************Title: Microsoft Security Bulletin Minor RevisionsIssued: April 14, 2005********************************************************************Summary=======The following bulletins have Read More

Email Users Who's Passwords are about to expire

posted Thursday, April 14, 2005 12:11 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://www.myitforum.com/blog/rcrumbaker/articles/4984.aspx  Read More

XBOX 360 is the Next version of the XBOX

posted Thursday, April 14, 2005 8:29 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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British sources have confirmed that the next generation Xbox is indeed called Xbox 360, that the logo is a simple, round nexus, and that the console itself has a concave design - and a platinum white finish.Many rumours - some of them conflicting - have Read More

Dan Thomson has a great update to the Do-IT-Yourelf Script Center from Microsoft

posted Wednesday, April 13, 2005 1:48 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Over on Dan Thomson's Blog he has a great update to the Do It Yourself Scripting Center. You could also use the Code Repository and/or the Do-It-Yourself Code Pack and you already have an export feature.Helpful links:Code Repository Original Read More

New KBs - SMS 2003

posted Wednesday, April 13, 2005 12:05 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Systems Management Server 2003 887603 The Backup SMS Site Server task does not run when it is scheduled to run in Systems Management Server 2003883620 You cannot install Advanced Client when your Systems Management Server 2003 does not use Active Directory Read More

Buy.Com has RSS feeds....

posted Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:29 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Buy.Com has RSS feeds....Buy.Com has RSS feeds.  I wonder if Rod Trent has this in his Feed reader?  Read More

New KB - MOM 2005

posted Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:19 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;895952 Microsoft has released a new KB for MOM 2005. Read More

Exploit released for an unpatched Micrososft Flaw

posted Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:17 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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F-Secure is reporting the following: Exploit released for an un-patched MS flawExploit code for a Microsoft Jet Database Engine vulnerability has been published. This vulnerability can be exploited to run arbitrary code if the user opens a crafted Read More

April Security Bulletins from Microsoft

posted Tuesday, April 12, 2005 3:15 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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 April 12, 2005Today Microsoft released the following Security Bulletin(s). Note: www.microsoft.com/technet/security and www.microsoft.com/security are authoritative in all matters concerning Microsoft Security Bulletins! ANY e-mail, web board or Read More

New version of Windows Installer

posted Tuesday, April 12, 2005 7:46 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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 The Microsoft® Windows® Installer is an application installation and configuration service. WindowsInstaller-KB893803-x86.exe is the redistributable package for installing or upgrading Windows Installer. For more information about the Windows Installer Read More

Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 1.3

posted Tuesday, April 12, 2005 7:44 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Got this from Bink.nu...The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 computers for and helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom. Read More

MMS 2005 - Blogging!!

posted Monday, April 11, 2005 2:40 PM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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Rod Trent asks is who will be blogging at MMS 2005.  I'm going to try and give daily reports or more.  I want to stress the word TRY.  Read More

Access Database Corruption Repair Guide

posted Monday, April 11, 2005 10:12 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://www.everythingaccess.com/tutorials.asp?ID=0Access Database Corruption Repair Guide1.What is Database Corruption?2.What causes Database Corruption?3.Identifying Database Corruption4.How to fix Database Corruption5.Microsoft KB Articles relating Read More

Top 10 weekly viruses- Trend Micro

posted Friday, April 08, 2005 2:35 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Top 10 Most Prevalent Global Malware (from April 1 to April 7, 2005) 1. TROJ_SMALL.AFG2. HTML_NETSKY.P3. WORM_NETSKY.P4. JAVA_BYTEVER.A5. SPYW_CYSNOOP.A6. TROJ_DLOADER.DH7. SPYW_GATOR.D8. WORM_RBOT.GEN9. TROJ_SMALL.N10. ADW_WEBSEARCH.B Read More

MOM 2004 Administrator Console fails on W2K3sp1 and MOM

posted Friday, April 08, 2005 2:08 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Roger Porter (MOM Test Manager) posted this as a reply to a thread that originated on 4/1/2005 in the Microsoft.public.mom.setup_upgrade newsgroup titled, “MOM 2004 Administrator Console fails on W2K3sp1 and MOM ……”Here is Roger's Post: As you know MOM Read More

HTA Helpomatic

posted Friday, April 08, 2005 1:54 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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HTA HelpomaticUtility to help script writers create HTML Applications (HTAs).Source: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=231d8143-f21b-4707-b583-ae7b9152e6d9&displaylang=en Read More

Windows 2003 SP1 and MOM

posted Friday, April 08, 2005 1:20 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft is asking that you not to install SP1 on Windows Server 2003 systems that are MOM servers. They are working on a hotfix and workaround but more on that later, once they give the information to the MVPs. Good luck.  I'll post more when Read More

Windows Server System Reference Architecture

posted Friday, April 08, 2005 11:54 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Windows Server System Reference Architecture Windows Server System Reference Architecture (WSSRA) delivers architectural guidance on enterprise level IT infrastructure.Source: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=d44e34ec-b4e2-49a1-9f40-9ed4ba3765df&displaylang=en OverviewWindows Read More

Web Remote Tools Update

posted Friday, April 08, 2005 11:16 AM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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I've been working on updating this tool to the next version.The latest version can be found here ->http://www.myitforum.com/articles/8/view.asp?id=8137I'm wanting to get feedback from you, the users.  What would you like to see changed/updated/added Read More

Microsoft Update Spoof

posted Friday, April 08, 2005 10:46 AM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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Microsoft Update Spoof With Microsoft Patch Tuesday looming on the horizon we thought it wise to alert everyone to a malicious email that is circulating the globe. "A mass SPAM email has been sent out claiming to be from Microsoft. This email spoofs users Read More

New KB - SMS 2003

posted Friday, April 08, 2005 8:14 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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An "Access denied error" entry is added to the Ccm.log file if the client push process tries to install the Advanced Client on an SMS 2003 site server http://www.kbalertz.com/kb_890193.aspx(890193) - Provides a fix for a problem where you cannot use the Read More

On April 12, 2005, the Microsoft Security Response Center is planning to release

posted Thursday, April 07, 2005 1:39 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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On April 12, 2005, the Microsoft Security Response Center is planning to release:•5 Microsoft Security Bulletins affecting Microsoft Windows. The greatest aggregate, maximum severity rating for these security updates is Critical. Some of these updates Read More

Kelvir.f

posted Wednesday, April 06, 2005 12:49 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Kelvir.fKelvir.f is a worm that uses MSN Messenger to send out a link. The link points to a site that contains self-extracting file which will install Kelvir.f and a new Sdbot variant.Source: http://europe.f-secure.com/v-descs/kelvir-f.shtml Read More

Microsoft USB Flash Drive Manager (Standard)

posted Wednesday, April 06, 2005 7:07 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft USB Flash Drive Manager (Standard) Standard InstallUse this application to backup and restore presentation, pictures, songs and applications from and to USB Flash Drive devices and take them with you. Use USB Flash Drives to store personal data, Read More

The SQL Server Best Practices Analyzer

posted Tuesday, April 05, 2005 2:46 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Do you not have a full-time DBA to keep Microsoft SQL Server databases running according to industry standards and best practices? Sometimes even DBAs want to test their SQL Servers against various best practices. In the past, you would have to tweak Read More

New KB - SMS 2002 886797

posted Tuesday, April 05, 2005 12:39 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Systems Management Server 2003 886797 Some users do not receive a program that is advertised to a user group in Systems Management Server 2003 Read More

More Bad news for my 1967 Camaro

posted Tuesday, April 05, 2005 10:57 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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I took my heads off the motor and took them to the machine shop.   He told me "Your heads are junk.  They are busted" Well, doesn't that just vacuum!!  The old car might just have to sit until I can afford to get the heads replaced on Read More

1967 Camaro WOES

posted Tuesday, April 05, 2005 8:42 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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With the nicer weather I've been itching to get my old 67 Camaro out of the garage and drive.However, this winter I had to do some drive train work on the car.Here is a list of items that I had done on the car:TH350 Transmission rebuilt (New 1600-2200 Read More

Ron Crumbaker named Microsoft MVP - Windows Server System - SMS

posted Monday, April 04, 2005 7:35 AM by rcrumbaker :: 4 Comments
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I have been recently notified that I have received the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Windows Server System - SMS award for 2005. WOW.  The MVP Program is “a worldwide award and recognition program that strives to identify Read More

Top 10 TREND Micro Virus Report April 1, 2005

posted Friday, April 01, 2005 3:15 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Top 10 Most Prevalent Global Malware (from March 25 to March 31, 2005) WORM_NETSKY.P HTML_NETSKY.P JAVA_BYTEVER.A TROJ_DLOADER.DH  TROJ_SMALL.SN  SPYW_GATOR.D  TROJ_DFC.A  PE_PARITE.A  TROJ_DLOADER.DG  WORM_ANIG.A Read More

New KB - SMS 2.0

posted Friday, April 01, 2005 12:06 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Systems Management Server 2.0 894712 How to deploy Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 by using Systems Management Server Read More