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When I upgraded from Vista Pre-RC1 to RC1 I used the built in backup program to backup my files. It worked very well for me so when I was upgrading from the Sept CTP to RC2 I decided to use it again. I also put a little more confidence in it and didn't do a completely thorough job of backing up my files (besides the full backup that is). ...

Wow, I'd never even heard of Server Core prior to reading this article today. Server Core is a new version of Windows that is "Windows without Windows" (kind-of, there are still windows, see below). [Click on image for larger view.] Server Core has serveral Core roles:Server Core can only act as a file server, domain controller, ...

When the WMP 11 beta came out I installed it and created an URGE account. I bought some music with the account and then each time I installed a new operating system I would restore my music library. Well I've gone through a laptop upgrade and several versions of Vista (now on RC1) and it appears that I've gone over my restore limit and if I want ...

Well I was very excited about the Vista RC1. I downloaded it, burned it to a DVD, and got ready to install it but instead I got:Windows cannot be installed on this computer with the current system BIOS version. Contact your computer manufacturer for a BIOS update, install the update, and then start Windows installation again. OEM Name: TOSHIBA; ...

via Neowin: Windows Vista RC1 was just posted on Microsoft Connect. (~2:45 EST) View: Windows Vista Blog Posting Download: Windows Vista RC1 (Connect Users Only) Pretty cool. I'm downloading it right now. I had heard that RC1 was going to be delayed, but obviously they got it out the door. This means that MS might actually be able to deliver ...

Via Greg:Feeds.com - Write a Windows Live Writer plugin using C# However I didn't want to sleep without writing a plugin and tried to write a more useful plugin to add Technorati tags to blog posts.  Here I write about the process I followed to let others start coding for Live Writer.  I created a workspace on ...

How well does this work with Live Writer? (got the CopySource settings from here)     public partial class Window1 : Window    {         public Window1()        {            ...

I decided that I would like to change the top graphic on the paperclip theme which I'm using as a skin on my blog. However, there doesn't seem to be a source file for the graphic and the only reference to this that I found was on Dennis's blog here. Dennis not only modifies the graphic but changes the width of the theme as well (I'm fine with the ...

Via Greg: OK, AQ - Ping Weblog Servers ''...Here is a list of ping servers to cut and paste into the form located in Tools > Preferences > Ping Servers :'' For a nice list of ping servers, check out the above post. I've added those servers to my live writer, let the massive amounts of traffic begin now. :)

Just got this in an email: Dear Bryant Likes, Tech·Ed2006 Content is now available online at http://www.msteched.com/ click 'Online Recordings'. Your Tech·Ed 2006 DVD set is scheduled to ship 8/18 and you should receive within 1-3 weeks (depending on your geographic location and customs).  ...