Defrag: Defrag RSS, Reconstructing Accounts, CL Printing
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Microsoft tech troubleshooter extraordinaire Gov Maharaj and I help walk you through troubleshooting solutions to your tech support problems. If you have a problem you want to send us, you can use the Problem Step Recorder in Windows 7 (see this for details on how) and send us the zip file to DefragShow@microsoft.com. We will also be checking comments for problems, but the email address will let us contact you if needed.
[02:08] - Changing App Local folder via properties.
[03:11] - Explorer crashes throughout the day.
[04:39] - Outlook 2010 getting a sync error with Outlook.com email. [link]
[06:10] - Win8 restarting in first boot, restarting fine second time.
[08:18] - Fan on Sony VGN-SR11M runs constant on Windows 8.*
[11:00] - Getting to Recent Documents on Windows 8.
[14:09] - Finding RSS button in IE10.
[15:03] - Ethernet controller needs to be removed/installed on reboot.
[17:58] - What is purpose of 100MB partition with Windows 7.
[18:36] - XP Mode and Windows 8.
[19:30] - Connecting 3 laptops with various problems.
[21:53] - Fastest way to delete Recycle Bin with thousands of files.
[23:17] - Seeing the size of sub-folders.
[25:15] - Win8 associated emails with Mail rather than Outlook.
[26:27] - Pick of the Week: Watching debates on Xbox Live. [link]
[28:04] - Pick of the Week: New version of Eye-Fi. [link] [link]
[31:05] - Pick of the Week: Delta Six Controller. [link]
Steps taken to repair Sony issue above: (Thanks Valerio)
1. Sony Shared Library
Sony Shared Library, Version 5.9.0.03310 for Microsoft® Windows® 7
http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/VPCSA4W9E_XI/downloads/SOASSL_00249674__0042_6119
2. Setting Utility Series
Setting_Utility_Series 4.0_082Q_4.0.00.17120.zip
http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/VGN-SR11M/downloads/Preinstalled_Utilities_4216
3. Event Service
7UPG_VAIO_Event _Service_5.0U_5.0.0.08040.zip
http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/VGN-SR49VN_H/downloads/generic_4756
4. Power Management
VAIO Power Management 3.0 _ 3.0.00.05270.zip
http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/VGN-SR11M/downloads/Preinstalled_Utilities_3967
5. VAIO Control Center
VAIO_Control_Center_3.0_082Q_3.0.00.16210.zip
http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/VGN-SR11M/downloads/Preinstalled_Utilities_3969
6. VAIO Original Function Settings
VAIO Original Function Settings 2.0.2.02240
http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/VGN-SR11M/downloads/EP0000219316_5048
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The Discussion
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uus831 Usman Thanks Gov & Larry for all the replies! Sorry Larry to wake you up at night, coz when I emailed you, it was day time over here :P
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LarryLarsen No problem, Usman. We love doing it.
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MagicAndre1981 [03:11] - Explorer crashes throughout the day.
I made a guide in German:
http://www.winvistaside.de/forum/index.php?showtopic=4226
translate it with google or MSFT translator and try all steps (generate the dump, open it with WinDbg and look at the output). Also try all the linked hotfixes.[06:10] - Win8 restarting in first boot, restarting fine second time.
make a BIOS update.
[15:03] - Ethernet controller needs to be removed/installed on reboot.
try this FixIt:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970313/en-us
[17:58] - What is purpose of 100MB partition with Windows 7.
if you setup the partitions with a 3rd party tool and run the Windows 7 setup and don't change the disk setting, the 100MB (350MB in Win8) partition is no longer created.
[18:36] - XP Mode and Windows 8.
Taken from the VPC FAQ:"Is Windows Virtual PC supported on Windows 8?
Windows Virtual PC will not be supported on Windows 8. Client Hyper-V is Microsoft's offering for operating system virtualization on Windows 8.
To learn how to retrieve data from a Windows XP Mode virtual machine on Windows 8, click here.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2724115
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Yakko Warner Talking about using the Kinect with a gun controller in a FPS reminded me of this old video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUxiXEGtp70
Or maybe this video that those of us with non-gaming significant others can appreciate.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0Xu6EN6mlQ