January 2006 - Posts

I'm not going to try this...

posted Tuesday, January 31, 2006 1:17 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Acetone In Fuel Said to Increase Mileage.   This article talks about how you can add 100% pure Acetone to your gas tank and improve fuel mileage…Very interesting, but I’m not willing to try it. If you do try this, let me know your Read More

More blog news for myITforum

posted Monday, January 30, 2006 8:57 PM by rcrumbaker :: 8 Comments
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I have added a few more blog skins to the available skins on myITforum.com Enjoy! Omega (very nice theme!) OneNote (basically my current Blog theme) Mtrusty Dark WinXPSlate Isolation   Read More

Sorry folks.

posted Monday, January 30, 2006 9:23 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
My last blog, I thought I was posting one that would not appear on the main myITforum Blog page, but instead just my blog. Sorry about that…please forgive me.   Read More

My blog

posted Monday, January 30, 2006 7:35 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Well,  I think I have all the format issues worked out on my blog… I have some other items I want to upgrade and change so keep tuned into my blog.   Maybe I should change the name of my blog to the blog with many faces…   Read More

Overhauling my Blog

posted Friday, January 27, 2006 7:07 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Please excuse the mess on my blog…I’m in the middle of an over-haul on it.   I wonder if MTV could “pimp” my Blog? Even better…have the Discovery Channel “Overhaul” my Blog.   Well…I should Read More

New KB - SMS 2003

posted Thursday, January 26, 2006 12:23 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Systems Management Server 2003 913003   The Offer Remote Assistance HelpersCNF group is created on domain controllers that have the SMS 2003 Advanced Client installed and that have the Remote Control Agent service enabled Read More

Xbox likely to stay scarce into spring

posted Thursday, January 26, 2006 7:15 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Xbox likely to stay scarce into spring - Yahoo! News.   Well…this is just great!!  Not that I’m going to rush out and pay $400 for a video gaming system… But I do have hopes of winning one at MMS 2006 (I hope some Read More

Eileen Brown talks more about the SMS 2003 Desired Configuration monitoring tool

posted Thursday, January 26, 2006 7:09 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Eileen Brown's WebLog : Download the SMS 2003 Desired Configuration monitoring tool. I blogged about the SMS 2003 Desired Configuration monitoring tool the day it was released as well… Eileen has a great post with some excellent reading about Read More

Testing new blog

posted Wednesday, January 25, 2006 10:25 PM by rcrumbaker :: 7 Comments
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Testing the new myITforum.com Blog template!   Read More

myITforum Blogs

posted Wednesday, January 25, 2006 10:23 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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The main blog page has been updated. There will be more to come later, so keep an eye on my blog and the main myITforum.com blog page.   Read More

Rocket on two wheels - Jan 24, 2006

posted Wednesday, January 25, 2006 10:46 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Rocket on two wheels - Jan 24, 2006 THIS is just CRAZY!! The rocket bike is capable of traveling from 0 to 60 miles an hour in just five seconds. Read More

Microsoft to license Windows code

posted Wednesday, January 25, 2006 10:11 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Microsoft to license Windows code. Read More

Is the Web 2.0 concept the next dot com craze?

posted Wednesday, January 25, 2006 9:10 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
I have been reading a bunch about how this Web 2.0 is suppose to revolutionize Information Technology. Do you think it will create a better job market for IT Professionals?   Read More

Disney buys Pixar

posted Wednesday, January 25, 2006 9:01 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Disney buys Pixar | CNET News.com. This makes Steve Jobs the Largest individual shareholder of Disney.   I have mixed feelings about this…my kids love Disney movies and I hope nothing changes along that line…and of course the Theme Read More

System Center Reporting Manager 2006 (Release Candidate)

posted Wednesday, January 25, 2006 7:46 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
System Center Reporting Manager 2006 (Release Candidate) System Center Reporting Manager 2006 (Release Candidate) delivers a rich platform for enterprise analysis of management data so that IT administrators, managers, and executives can query, report, Read More

Had to bury my son's box turtle today

posted Tuesday, January 24, 2006 9:08 PM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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Sad day in the Crumbaker house today…   My son’s box turtle died today.    I told my son we will have to get another one this spring… Read More

My 1967 Camaro

posted Monday, January 23, 2006 6:08 PM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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Well…The old car is getting a new front end!! Today I went and picked up new hood, fenders, header panel, and front valence. Plus I have new doors on order.   I can’t wait!! Read More

New KB - SMS 2003

posted Friday, January 20, 2006 7:09 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Systems Management Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Hotfix: Access Violation in DSUW for SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for HP Updates (KB906554) Download details: Systems Management Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Hotfix: Access Violation in DSUW for SMS Read More

Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Desired Configuration Monitoring

posted Friday, January 20, 2006 7:07 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 Desired Configuration Monitoring (DCM) is a powerful way to maintain a consistent configuration across all server roles and hardware types and to ensure that all servers have required software updates, service Read More

Virtual Reality Sound Labs - MP3 WMA FM Modulator

posted Thursday, January 19, 2006 7:36 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Plug n'Play Apple iPod & all MP3 players in your vehicle!. Forget about listening to music in your car through those ear buds!The Virtual Reality Sound Labs VRFM7W FM Modulator with USB Port and AUDIO input is for use with USB Flash Drives or Read More

Kentucky Basketball

posted Wednesday, January 18, 2006 4:01 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Well…they won last night, but I’m still wondering what is up with this team. They should be better than this… Read More

Busy day

posted Tuesday, January 17, 2006 8:08 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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What a day… I have been so busy today it has not been funny!! Hopefully tomorrow will be better…another day closer to MMS 2006!   Read More

New KB - SMS 2003

posted Monday, January 16, 2006 12:29 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Systems Management Server 2003 910805   Summary record (.sum) files are not deleted from a child primary site that is not the central site in Systems Management Server 2003 897254   The Remote Control notification feature in SMS Read More

New KB - SMS 2003

posted Friday, January 13, 2006 12:09 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Systems Management Server 2003 910805   Summary record (.sum) files are not deleted from a child primary site that is not the central site in Systems Management Server 2003 Read More

Countdown to MMS 2006

posted Thursday, January 12, 2006 8:41 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Aaron had another great addition to DotText, so I adopted it for a countdown to MMS 2006. Read More

Aaron Zupancic had another great Blog tweak

posted Thursday, January 12, 2006 7:38 PM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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Aaron had a nice addition to his DotText blog that I had to have…   It will display the Top Rated posts that have received x number of votes. Top Posts - 2+ votes 5.0 - re: 2007 Camaro 5.0 - re: 2008 Camaro! 5.0 - re: 2008 Camaro! Read More

College Basketball

posted Thursday, January 12, 2006 2:26 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
I am a HUGE Kentucky Wildcat fan for many reasons…   But man, this year is not going to be pretty…come on guys!! Read More

$500 price tag for PlayStation 3

posted Wednesday, January 11, 2006 3:17 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Developers, analyst predict $500 price tag for PlayStation 3 - Jan. 11, 2006.   And I thought the Xbox 360 was high…   Read More

New Device Grabs Songs from FM Radio

posted Wednesday, January 11, 2006 10:02 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
New Device Grabs Songs from FM Radio. “Washington-based Time Trax Technologies announced Friday that it was launching a new product called the TraxCatcher, which is sure to make the folks at the RIAA upset. The TraxCatcher is a MP3 player that Read More

IBM Systems Update Tool for Microsoft SMS

posted Wednesday, January 11, 2006 7:51 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
The IBM Systems Update Tool for Microsoft SMS helps enable Microsoft SMS to manage IBM firmware and driver updates. This tool helps simplify the process of identifying needed IBM firmware and driver updates for IBM eServer® and IBM eServer xSeries® Read More

New KB - SMS 2003

posted Tuesday, January 10, 2006 7:01 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
The Remote Control notification feature in SMS 2003 automatically changes from “When session begins and ends” to “Repeated during session” 897254 ... The Remote Control notification feature in SMS 2003 automatically changes from Read More

Camaro Returns to Chevrolet

posted Monday, January 09, 2006 7:22 PM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) 2006 - Camaro Returns to Chevrolet - MSN Autos Click on the Streaming Video icon at the top of the page to see the Return of the Camaro!!   Read More

New KB - SMS 2003

posted Monday, January 09, 2006 12:11 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Systems Management Server 2003 910748   An SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates (ITMU) update may be unsuccessful when both Automatic Updates and ITMU are configured to update a client computer 910806   Error message Read More

2008/2009 Camaro

posted Saturday, January 07, 2006 5:19 PM by rcrumbaker :: 2 Comments
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I posted about the 2008/2009 Camaro which included a video, but it looks like the video has been taken off line. Hmm…what a bummer! Here is the video... Hopefully this one will not get pulled.     Read More

2008/2009 Camaro

posted Saturday, January 07, 2006 5:07 PM by rcrumbaker :: 15 Comments
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Chris Hayes posts a great Video on the New 2008/2009 Camaro. Link to the Video ->GM removed the link use the one below New Link to the Video This car has to make it in 2008…WOW!!   Read More

New KB - SMS 2003 910748

posted Friday, January 06, 2006 6:23 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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910748: An SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates (ITMU) update may be unsuccessful when both Automatic Updates and ITMU are configured to update a client computer Read More

New KB - SMS 2003 910806

posted Friday, January 06, 2006 6:22 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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910806: Error message when you create a new package in SMS 2003: Failed to create SMS Package object. (Error code: 0x80041001) Read More

On 10 January 2006 Microsoft is planning to release 5 Patches

posted Friday, January 06, 2006 6:19 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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On 10 January 2006 Microsoft is planning to release: Security Updates • 1 Microsoft Security Bulletin affecting Microsoft Windows. The highest Maximum Severity rating for these is Critical. These updates may require a restart. These Read More

Welcome to the Microsoft Security Response Center Blog! : Mike Nash on the Security Update for WMF Vulnerability

posted Thursday, January 05, 2006 2:20 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Welcome to the Microsoft Security Response Center Blog! : Mike Nash on the Security Update for WMF Vulnerability Mike Nash on the Security Update for WMF Vulnerability Hi there.  Mike Nash from Microsoft here.  For those of you who don’t Read More

New and Renewed MVPs for SMS - Congrats to all

posted Thursday, January 05, 2006 1:49 PM by rcrumbaker :: 3 Comments
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New SMS MVPs for January Chun-Liang Chen Steve Bobosky Lars Norman Søndergaard Gladys Ivette Rodriguez (was Exchange MVP last year) Re-awarded SMS MVPs for January Panu Saukko Cliff Hobbs Duncan McAlynn Read More

Using Monad for logon scripts

posted Thursday, January 05, 2006 12:07 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Monad : Using Monad for logon scripts Just a fyi…In case you were wondering, yes, you can use Monad for your logon scripts.  Read More

LEGOs - One of my favorite toys as a kid...and NOW

posted Thursday, January 05, 2006 10:05 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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LEGO.com About us - LEGO Company - PressRoom What’s NXT? LEGO Group Unveils LEGO® MINDSTORMS™ NXT Robotics Toolset at Consumer Electronics Show.   While on the subject of Lego…My son got Lego Star Wars for the Xbox from Read More

Best Gadget I have seen so far this year

posted Thursday, January 05, 2006 10:03 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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A real memory stick breakthrough breaks through It has a built in Usage meter…Very cool Gadget! Read More

The Sony Reader

posted Thursday, January 05, 2006 8:33 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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The Sony Reader Another nice item from sony.  I’m a huge Sony fan, except for the whole RootKit thing, but I think Sony makes really good Audio/Video equipement. This might be something I will have to look into, when it’s released Read More

Scratch-less CD's

posted Thursday, January 05, 2006 8:29 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Scratch-less CD's Sometimes you wonder why this wasn’t this way in the first place. Read More

Palm® Treo™ 700w Smartphone

posted Thursday, January 05, 2006 6:34 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Palm - Products - Palm® Treo™ 700w Smartphone The Palm Treo 700w lauched… Windows Mobile® 5.0.2.0Pocket PC Phone Edition Read More

Dustin Ingalls from Microsoft featured at the Ohoio SMS User Group!!

posted Wednesday, January 04, 2006 4:26 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Ohio SMS Users Group Winter Quarterly Meeting - February 1st, 9:30am - 4:00pm Dustin is the SMS Product Unit Manager!!   Read More

Cool Google logo

posted Wednesday, January 04, 2006 2:44 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Scobleizer - Microsoft Geek Blogger » Cool Google logo Robert discusses the Google Logo for today. I agree, it is cool.  Sometimes we need cool.   Be cool, drive a Camaro!! :P     Read More

Desktop Computers That Look Like Cars: 69 Camaro Z-28 - Pentium 4 Processor

posted Wednesday, January 04, 2006 1:59 PM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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Compucar, LLC-Desktop Computers That Look Like Cars: Compucar - 69 Camaro Z-28 - Pentium 4 Processor Now…I have to get me one of these!! Compucar - 69 Camaro Z-28 - Pentium 4 Processor (1008)Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHZ Prescott processor40GB Read More

When $80 Billion Is Not Enough

posted Wednesday, January 04, 2006 10:45 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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When $80 Billion Is Not Enough I’d take $80 Billion for my blog!! :D   How much should one offer Yahoo or Google?  Read More

Google Awarded Patent To Make Data Move Faster to Wireless Phones and Devices

posted Wednesday, January 04, 2006 10:43 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Google Awarded Patent To Make Data Move Faster to Wireless Phones and Devices Hmm…this is interesting.  What are they up to?   Read More

Why don't we have a way to...

posted Wednesday, January 04, 2006 10:36 AM by rcrumbaker :: 3 Comments
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Why hasn’t anyone invented a callerID that you can call and get who has called you remotely?   For example, say I’m at work and I want to know if someone has called my house but didn’t leave a message on my machine. My answering Read More

Rootkit Runaround: Protect Yourself Against an Emerging Threat

posted Wednesday, January 04, 2006 9:48 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Rootkit Runaround: Protect Yourself Against an Emerging Threat Very Nice article on Rootkits… Joern Wettern did a great job on this article!! Read More

Group Policy Management Console Scripting Samples

posted Wednesday, January 04, 2006 7:04 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Group Policy Management Console Scripting Samples Over at MSDN site, Microsoft has a nice description of all the GPMC Scripting samples. Read More

Symantec to Acquire IMlogic

posted Wednesday, January 04, 2006 6:30 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Symantec to Acquire IMlogic - Forbes.com Now this is a nice move for Symantec.  I just hope they don’t bury this company like they have with other companies they purchased.   Read More

Wearable iPod Headset Displays Video

posted Tuesday, January 03, 2006 9:01 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Wearable iPod Headset Displays Video Now this is a bit geeky!!   Read More

Outlook 2003 Errors - 0x8004010F

posted Tuesday, January 03, 2006 8:23 AM by rcrumbaker :: 7 Comments
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I’ve been beating my head against the wall trying to find a solution for this error one user is having with Outlook 2003. The user is getting this Task ‘Microsoft Exchange Server – Recieving’ reported error (0x8004010F): ‘The Read More

DC's icons, immortalized on a set of stamps

posted Tuesday, January 03, 2006 6:56 AM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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If you ever receive mail from Chris Mosby in the near future, I bet it will have one of these stamps on it.  DC's icons, immortalized on a set of stamps Read More