Saturday, February 28, 2015
Automatic Batch Rebuild of Adobe Acrobat Index Files
If you create an index of Adobe Acrobat files for fast searching, you may want to create a scheduled task that updates the index every night.
Adobe didnt have any pages that told me what should be in the BPDX file, but after some serious googling I was able to find a sample.
Here is a sample:
#--------------BatchUpdateCertIndex.bpdx------
c:Document ArchivesMy Index.pdx /rebuild
#-----------------------------------------
When I call the BPDX file from Task Scheduler I use this command line:
"C:Program Files (x86)AdobeAcrobat 10.0AcrobatAcrobat.exe" "c:scriptsBatchUpdate.bpdx"
Acrobat will not close on its own, but since I run this every night on a server, I just leave it running and it fires off again the next day in the same dialog box without opening new sessions.
This is the Help (or lack of it) from the Adobe Website on how to use the BPDX:
Use the Catalog feature and a catalog batch PDX file (.bpdx) to schedule when and how often to automatically build, rebuild, update, and purge an index. A BPDX file is a text file that contains a list of platform-dependent catalog index file paths and flags. You use a scheduling application, such as Windows Scheduler, to display the BPDX file in Acrobat. Acrobat then re-creates the index according to the flags in the BPDX file.
For more information on scheduling an indexing update, search for BPDX at www.adobe.com/support.
Note: To use BPDX files, in the Preferences dialog box under Catalog, select Allow Catalog Batch Files (.bpdx) To Be Run.
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Adobe didnt have any pages that told me what should be in the BPDX file, but after some serious googling I was able to find a sample.
Here is a sample:
#--------------BatchUpdateCertIndex.bpdx------
c:Document ArchivesMy Index.pdx /rebuild
#-----------------------------------------
When I call the BPDX file from Task Scheduler I use this command line:
"C:Program Files (x86)AdobeAcrobat 10.0AcrobatAcrobat.exe" "c:scriptsBatchUpdate.bpdx"
Acrobat will not close on its own, but since I run this every night on a server, I just leave it running and it fires off again the next day in the same dialog box without opening new sessions.
This is the Help (or lack of it) from the Adobe Website on how to use the BPDX:
Use the Catalog feature and a catalog batch PDX file (.bpdx) to schedule when and how often to automatically build, rebuild, update, and purge an index. A BPDX file is a text file that contains a list of platform-dependent catalog index file paths and flags. You use a scheduling application, such as Windows Scheduler, to display the BPDX file in Acrobat. Acrobat then re-creates the index according to the flags in the BPDX file.
For more information on scheduling an indexing update, search for BPDX at www.adobe.com/support.
Note: To use BPDX files, in the Preferences dialog box under Catalog, select Allow Catalog Batch Files (.bpdx) To Be Run.
Outlook calendar publish to WebDav server login failed How to change cached credentials in Windows 8
Recently I changed the password of my WebDav-Account. After that, Outlook stopped to publish my calendar to the Server. I tried to re-publish the calendar, but Outlook did not prompt me for the username / Password and still told me "Login failed".
How-I-fixed-it:
I went to system control -> user accounts -> credential manager -> windows logon credentials
There i found the setting "MSOutlookGeneric - MyWebDavServer". Open the tab and use "edit" to Change the credentials or delete the entry to let Outook prompt you for the login credentials again.
In German / Deutsch:
In der Systemsteuerung findet sich unter Benutzerkonten -> Anmeldeinformationsverwaltung -> Windows-Anmeldeinformationen "MSOutlookGeneric - MeinWebDavServer". Den Tab ausklappen unter unter "Bearbeiten" das Passwort eingeben.
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How-I-fixed-it:
I went to system control -> user accounts -> credential manager -> windows logon credentials
There i found the setting "MSOutlookGeneric - MyWebDavServer". Open the tab and use "edit" to Change the credentials or delete the entry to let Outook prompt you for the login credentials again.
In German / Deutsch:
In der Systemsteuerung findet sich unter Benutzerkonten -> Anmeldeinformationsverwaltung -> Windows-Anmeldeinformationen "MSOutlookGeneric - MeinWebDavServer". Den Tab ausklappen unter unter "Bearbeiten" das Passwort eingeben.
Outlook 2013 does note sync contact birthday to outlook com for contacts copied from contact folder
I wanted to switch my contact management from OpenXChange/Outlook to Outlook.com/Outlook. Im using Outlook 2013 (15.0.4615.1000) on Windows 8.
I followed the steps described here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2844991/en-us and copied all contacts from local Outlook folder to the contact folder of my outlook.com account.
I turned out, that the contacts were synced, but the birthday date for all of them was gone. Even manually entering the date in Outlook did not fix it.
How-I-fixed-it:
- Export all contacts to a csv-file from Outlook
- Manually import the contacts from the csv-file in outlook.com
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I followed the steps described here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2844991/en-us and copied all contacts from local Outlook folder to the contact folder of my outlook.com account.
I turned out, that the contacts were synced, but the birthday date for all of them was gone. Even manually entering the date in Outlook did not fix it.
How-I-fixed-it:
- Export all contacts to a csv-file from Outlook
- Manually import the contacts from the csv-file in outlook.com
How can i change move re locate the local temp folder of Microsoft OneDrive Skydrive to a different location
I wanted to move the local temp folder of OneDrive to a different harddrive on my computer.
How-I-fixed-it:
I found the right hints here: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/onedrive/wiki/sdoptions-sdfileset/change-the-onedrive-folder-location/147dade2-830b-46ee-bf7e-36a8eab9446a
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How-I-fixed-it:
I found the right hints here: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/onedrive/wiki/sdoptions-sdfileset/change-the-onedrive-folder-location/147dade2-830b-46ee-bf7e-36a8eab9446a
Change the OneDrive Folder Location
Technical Level : Basic
Summary
Learn how to change the OneDrive folder location. This is useful if you have a limited storage capacity main drive but a separate storage drive and you want your OneDrive content synced to the separate drive. This is not for OneDrive for Business.
Details
Many people use two separate drives on their computers: a main drive like an SSD to run the operating system and other programs, and a regular hard drive to store the bulk of their content. OneDrive defaults to the C:UserOneDrive location, however you can change it wherever you want.
Change the OneDrive Location in Windows 8 and Previous
To change the OneDrive folder location in Windows 8 and previous versions, you have unlink OneDrive from your account and then repeat the setup process:- Right-click on the OneDrive icon in the notification area and then select Settings
- Select "Settings" and then select "Unlink OneDrive"
- Follow the setup process again and ensure to select the new drive or location to have OneDrive sync to; you must wait for your files to download again to the new location
Change the OneDrive Location in Windows 8.1
To change the OneDrive folder location in Windows 8.1, you can simply change the location directly through the Properties menu of the OneDrive folder:- Open File Explorer, right-click on the OneDrive folder in the navigation pane (left-hand side), and then select Properties
- Click the "Location" tab and then select "Move"
- Select the location where you want OneDrive to sync to and then click OK
How to remove EMail stuck in Windows 8 Mail App Outbox
I was behind a Firewall that blocked outgoing mails. I got a mail stuck in my Windows 8 Metro Mail App outbox. The app did not allow me to delete it from the folder. How i fixed it: I disabled my network connections. Then i was allowed to delete the mail.
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Firefox does not start but HDD usage goes up to 100 on Windows 8 1 and blocks freezes the computer
Today my firefox 33 did not start any more. In task manager the process was shown, but with memory = 0 and CPU = 0. But the HDD usage of my computer went up to 100% and it was fully blocked for everything else. Waiting for a couple of minutI es did not change anything, also rebooting did not help
How-I-fixed-it:
Since Internet Explorer since worked on the computer, i went to https://www.mozilla.org/de/firefox/new/ and installed the latest version of the firefox browser. After this, firefox worked fine again.
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How-I-fixed-it:
Since Internet Explorer since worked on the computer, i went to https://www.mozilla.org/de/firefox/new/ and installed the latest version of the firefox browser. After this, firefox worked fine again.
How To Use Ccleaner to Fix Computer Error
CCleaner is a software which I think is very useful for computer users or laptop operating system Windows, as CCleaner helps us to clear the cache of the Internet or the rest of the history of the use of our day - the day so as not to burden the hard drive if the unused files are not deleted.
in accordance with the title now I will explain the most complete way to use CCleaner who has not really understand what functions and how to use this software. This article is made with my personal experience.
Step - Step Install CCleaner
Step - Step Install CCleaner
1. Please open the folder that has been my friend CCleaner software downloaded on your PC / Laptop / NoteBook, etc., if my friend had not been able to download CCleaner here. Find the setup file double-click the icon, and then look for the language look like next button.Go to next stage
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Friday, February 27, 2015
ISS and OWA Damaged on Exchange 2007 Server
I had a really nasty crash on my Exchange 2007 server the other day.
Here is the Technet "Disaster Recovery Procedures" to help you fix a crash:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa998890(EXCHG.80).aspx
I was able to use the recovery tools to fix the databases, but OWA and IIS were toast.
You can recover your database with Eseutil /R (Recovery Mode).
See help here:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb123479(EXCHG.80).aspx
One of my first issues was to repair WMI. That worked fine, but then IIS was still damaged.
Here is a batch script that i found that fixes that:
Then I had to fix the transport database. See help here:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb217853(EXCHG.80).aspx
The next step was to remove and re-install IIS and then reinstall the CAS role and use the Exchange shell to re-install OWA and ActiveSync.
Technet help on that here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320202
None of this worked, and my OWA and ActiveSync are still down.
Im using the Test-OwaConnectivity cmdlet to test the OWA that I have now:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa997682(EXCHG.80).aspx
It tells me this:
The test was unable to establish a connection to Outlook Web Access.
Not very helpful.
OAB (Address book) seems to work, so I dont think its IIS.
I did find two technet MVPs that say that if you screw up IIS on Exchange 2007 that you may as well just format the box and start over. Great....
Ill post more as I go along.
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Here is the Technet "Disaster Recovery Procedures" to help you fix a crash:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa998890(EXCHG.80).aspx
I was able to use the recovery tools to fix the databases, but OWA and IIS were toast.
You can recover your database with Eseutil /R (Recovery Mode).
See help here:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb123479(EXCHG.80).aspx
One of my first issues was to repair WMI. That worked fine, but then IIS was still damaged.
Here is a batch script that i found that fixes that:
net stop winmgmt
c:
cd %windir%system32wbem
rd /S /Q
repository
regsvr32 /s %systemroot%system32scecli.dll
regsvr32 /s
%systemroot%system32userenv.dll
mofcomp cimwin32.mof
mofcomp
cimwin32.mfl
mofcomp rsop.mof
mofcomp rsop.mfl
for /f %%s in (’dir /b
/s *.dll’) do regsvr32 /s %%s
for /f %%s in (’dir /b *.mof’) do mofcomp
%%s
for /f %%s in (’dir /b *.mfl’) do mofcomp %%s
mofcomp
-n:rootcimv2applicationsexchange wbemcons.mof
mofcomp
-n:rootcimv2applicationsexchange smtpcons.mof
mofcomp
exmgmt.mof
mofcomp exwmi.mof
net start winmgmt
Then I had to fix the transport database. See help here:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb217853(EXCHG.80).aspx
The next step was to remove and re-install IIS and then reinstall the CAS role and use the Exchange shell to re-install OWA and ActiveSync.
Technet help on that here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320202
None of this worked, and my OWA and ActiveSync are still down.
Im using the Test-OwaConnectivity cmdlet to test the OWA that I have now:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa997682(EXCHG.80).aspx
It tells me this:
The test was unable to establish a connection to Outlook Web Access.
Not very helpful.
OAB (Address book) seems to work, so I dont think its IIS.
I did find two technet MVPs that say that if you screw up IIS on Exchange 2007 that you may as well just format the box and start over. Great....
Ill post more as I go along.
Fix Computer Blue Screen of Death With My Way
Blue Screen of Death is a problem that often - often encountered in Windows XP operating system. Perhaps many thought when a computer is exposed to the BSOD we need to reinstall the operating system and some have had to buy a new computer. whereas many ways to fix the BSOD. Although usually BSOD problems most often encountered in the software, but there are less problems in the hardware related BSOD. And maybe this is some of my tips to avoid BSOD:
1.Check that minimum amount of free space available on your Windows partition (C :) is usaually. Blue Screen of Death can happen if there is not enough free space on your Windows partition.
2 Run anti-virus and anti-spyware. You should run your Adware program to check that your computer is clean of adware or spyware Some viruses can cause a Blue Screen of Death, especially those that infect the master boot record (MBR) or boot sector. Anti-virus software you have to be up to date at all times.
3.Update Windows. Microsoft released patches and service packs for the operating system they may contain fixes for the cause of the Blue Screen of Death. Missing updates can be a source of error stopped.
4.Check driver. Update drivers for your hardware, because of the high percent of Blue Screens of Death is a hardware or driver related so that a driver update can fix the cause of the STOP error. If you have recently updated a driver, you may be able to use the driver rollback to return to the previous driver version.
5.Return hardware settings to default in the Device Manager. Unless you have a specific reason to do so, the system resources that a single piece of hardware is set up to use the Device Manager should be set to default. Non-standard hardware settings can cause a Blue Screen of Death.
6.Check BIOS. Load BIOS default values. One of the BIOS settings can cause resource conflicts and timing issues. Maybe you need to update the BIOS after adding new hardware can help to fix your PC. A BIOS overclock or not properly configured can cause all kinds of random issues, including BSODs. In this case you need to revert to the default BIOS.
7 Repair your Windows Registry. Run the registry cleaner software to scan the registry, and fix errors. Blue screen error can be related to Windows registry problems. Blue Screen of Death can be caused by, invalid registry entries that are broken and dangerous.
8.Check all internal cables, cards, and other components. They need to be installed and seated properly. Hardware that is not securely in place may cause a Blue Screen of Death so try reseating the following and then examine the STOP message again:
Replace all internal data and power cables
Replace the memory module
Replace any expansion cards
9.Run memory test to check your computers RAM. Memory errors can cause a BSOD, so see if your RAM is error free. Vista and Windows 7 have a built-in option to test memor
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1.Check that minimum amount of free space available on your Windows partition (C :) is usaually. Blue Screen of Death can happen if there is not enough free space on your Windows partition.
2 Run anti-virus and anti-spyware. You should run your Adware program to check that your computer is clean of adware or spyware Some viruses can cause a Blue Screen of Death, especially those that infect the master boot record (MBR) or boot sector. Anti-virus software you have to be up to date at all times.
3.Update Windows. Microsoft released patches and service packs for the operating system they may contain fixes for the cause of the Blue Screen of Death. Missing updates can be a source of error stopped.
4.Check driver. Update drivers for your hardware, because of the high percent of Blue Screens of Death is a hardware or driver related so that a driver update can fix the cause of the STOP error. If you have recently updated a driver, you may be able to use the driver rollback to return to the previous driver version.
5.Return hardware settings to default in the Device Manager. Unless you have a specific reason to do so, the system resources that a single piece of hardware is set up to use the Device Manager should be set to default. Non-standard hardware settings can cause a Blue Screen of Death.
6.Check BIOS. Load BIOS default values. One of the BIOS settings can cause resource conflicts and timing issues. Maybe you need to update the BIOS after adding new hardware can help to fix your PC. A BIOS overclock or not properly configured can cause all kinds of random issues, including BSODs. In this case you need to revert to the default BIOS.
7 Repair your Windows Registry. Run the registry cleaner software to scan the registry, and fix errors. Blue screen error can be related to Windows registry problems. Blue Screen of Death can be caused by, invalid registry entries that are broken and dangerous.
8.Check all internal cables, cards, and other components. They need to be installed and seated properly. Hardware that is not securely in place may cause a Blue Screen of Death so try reseating the following and then examine the STOP message again:
Replace all internal data and power cables
Replace the memory module
Replace any expansion cards
9.Run memory test to check your computers RAM. Memory errors can cause a BSOD, so see if your RAM is error free. Vista and Windows 7 have a built-in option to test memor
Display connected to Dell U2414H on DisplayPort Out does only show cloned desktop How to enable DisplayPort MST on U2414H Three independent displays with Dell XPS12 with DaisyChain
I got a new Dell U2414H monitor. The plan was, to connect it to my Dell XPS 12 tablet with DisplayPort and connect my Dell U2412M to the DisplyPort out to get 3 independent displays working.
Setting everything in the first place only gave me a cloned desktop of the U2414H on the U2412M. Also my display settings on XPS 12 only showed me two displays instead of three.
How-I-fixed-it:
The problem was, that by default, DisplayPort 1.2 on the U2414H is DISABLED!
To get DisplayPort DaisyChain working, it has to be enabled manually in the monitor setup, as described in the user manual:
ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_display_projector/esuprt_Display/dell-u2414h_User%27s%20Guide_en-us.pdf#page=25
This is necessary to make the graphics card detect them as separate displays (they can even have different resolutions!).
The next step is, to enable three independen displays in the XPS 12 Intel HD 4000 settings, as descibed on the Intel FAQ "Configuration 3-Displays FAQ":
http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/sb/cs-033714.htm
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Setting everything in the first place only gave me a cloned desktop of the U2414H on the U2412M. Also my display settings on XPS 12 only showed me two displays instead of three.
How-I-fixed-it:
The problem was, that by default, DisplayPort 1.2 on the U2414H is DISABLED!
To get DisplayPort DaisyChain working, it has to be enabled manually in the monitor setup, as described in the user manual:
ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_display_projector/esuprt_Display/dell-u2414h_User%27s%20Guide_en-us.pdf#page=25
This is necessary to make the graphics card detect them as separate displays (they can even have different resolutions!).
The next step is, to enable three independen displays in the XPS 12 Intel HD 4000 settings, as descibed on the Intel FAQ "Configuration 3-Displays FAQ":
http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/sb/cs-033714.htm
Install Brother Control Center 3 for DCP 560CN under Windows 8 to scan multi page PDF
According to Brother, ControlCenter 3 does not support Windows 8. But i like the scan multiple pages into a PDF function of it, so i wanted it back on Windows 8 as well.
How-i-fixed-it:
I downloaded the Windows 7 Version here:
http://welcome.solutions.brother.com/bsc/public/eu/de/de/dlf/download_index.html?reg=eu&c=de&lang=de&prod=dcp560cn_all&dlid=&flang=Deutsch&os=93&type2=-1
I decompresses itself into a local folder. Then I set the compatibily mode of the "Setup.exe" to "Windows 7" and installed the Software.
To make the scan to email function working with my Outlook 2010, i also downloaded and installed the Update Tool for ControlCenter3 from here:
http://welcome.solutions.brother.com/bsc/public/eu/de/de/dlf/dlf/000000/003100/dlf003176.html?reg=eu&c=de&lang=de&prod=dcp560cn_all&type2=2&os=93&flang=17&dlid=dlf003176
With the software installed, i was able to scan multiple plages into a single PDF without problems.
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How-i-fixed-it:
I downloaded the Windows 7 Version here:
http://welcome.solutions.brother.com/bsc/public/eu/de/de/dlf/download_index.html?reg=eu&c=de&lang=de&prod=dcp560cn_all&dlid=&flang=Deutsch&os=93&type2=-1
I decompresses itself into a local folder. Then I set the compatibily mode of the "Setup.exe" to "Windows 7" and installed the Software.
To make the scan to email function working with my Outlook 2010, i also downloaded and installed the Update Tool for ControlCenter3 from here:
http://welcome.solutions.brother.com/bsc/public/eu/de/de/dlf/dlf/000000/003100/dlf003176.html?reg=eu&c=de&lang=de&prod=dcp560cn_all&type2=2&os=93&flang=17&dlid=dlf003176
With the software installed, i was able to scan multiple plages into a single PDF without problems.
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