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weird server connectivity problem
by Jackie McBride 18 Jul '12

18 Jul '12

Hay, all--man, I've got a weird thing going on here. I needed to buy some additional web hosting space. I currently have a server w/a provider & can access CPanel & all my other services w/o difficulty. Lately, though, I needed to buy more space, & because I'd been so happy w/NameCheap in terms of buying domains, I decided to lease server space from them. When attempting to log into my CPanel, I get a message that says authenticating, & then it asks for my username & password again. I click the login button, & get: Login successful. Redirecting … After some time I get: Problem loading page The connection has timed out The server at 1bizhosting.com is taking too long to respond. list of 3 items ▪ The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few moments. ▪ If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer's network connection. ▪ If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure that Firefox is permitted to access the Web. list end I've been battling this for about a week. I've disabled my OpenDNS, reset my hosts file, even disabled my firewall & antivirus briefly w/no success. I've used 2 proxies, 1 of which said it wouldn't let me view anything else until I paid 'em $40, the other I couldn't get past the logon screen. I've also tried logging on from different networks, w/similar results. A tracert command yields: Tracing route to host11.registrar-servers.com [199.188.200.56] over a maximum of 30 hops: 1 1 ms 1 ms 1 ms 192.168.0.1 2 54 ms 54 ms 54 ms phnx-dsl-gw16-208.phnx.qwest.net [67.40.227.208] 3 54 ms 54 ms 54 ms phnx-agw1.inet.qwest.net [216.160.199.121] 4 66 ms 66 ms 66 ms lap-brdr-04.inet.qwest.net [67.14.22.158] 5 204 ms 220 ms 219 ms te1-1.ccr02.lax05.atlas.cogentco.com [154.54.11.125] 6 66 ms 67 ms 66 ms te0-2-0-6.ccr22.lax01.atlas.cogentco.com [154.54.82.153] 7 96 ms 96 ms 96 ms te0-1-0-6.ccr22.iah01.atlas.cogentco.com [66.28.4.237] 8 113 ms 114 ms 113 ms te0-0-0-7.ccr22.atl01.atlas.cogentco.com [154.54.24.21] 9 114 ms 113 ms 113 ms te0-0-0-0.ccr21.atl01.atlas.cogentco.com [154.54.45.29] 10 139 ms 239 ms 212 ms te2-1.ccr01.atl07.atlas.cogentco.com [154.54.26.49] 11 112 ms 113 ms 113 ms 38.122.130.10 12 113 ms 113 ms 112 ms 6509-sc1.abstractdns.com [64.22.117.234] 13 * * * Request timed out. 14 113 ms 113 ms 112 ms host11.registrar-servers.com [199.188.200.56] Trace complete. Again, I have no difficulty connecting w/my other provider. I'm also experiencing timeout issues w/Namecheap's ftp as well. The support people cannot replicate the problem, i.e., entering my user credentials logs them on just fine, evidently. I can actually access www.1bizhosting.com w/o difficulty. So--any1 got any bright ideas? I've been doing this stuff a pretty long time now & I've never seen anything quite like this b4. -- Blame the computer--why not? It can't defend itself & occasionally might even be the culprit Jackie McBride Ask Me Computer Questions at: www.pcinquirer.com Jaws Scripting training materials: www.screenreaderscripting.com homePage: www.abletec.serverheaven.net

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Office 365?
by Ryan Shugart 11 Jul '12

11 Jul '12

Hi: A quick question, has anyone on this list played with Office 365? I’ve been asked a few times if its accessible and I have no idea. I know it offers more than my current Exchange hosting provider does, but I really don’t need anymore than I have so haven’t ever looked at switching. As I said though I’ve been asked by other people several times, so thought I’d send the question out here as I’m sure someone’s played with it. Thanks. Ryan

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Office 365?
by Ryan Shugart 09 Jul '12

09 Jul '12

Hi: A quick question, has anyone on this list played with Office 365? I’ve been asked a few times if its accessible and I have no idea. I know it offers more than my current Exchange hosting provider does, but I really don’t need anymore than I have so haven’t ever looked at switching. As I said though I’ve been asked by other people several times, so thought I’d send the question out here as I’m sure someone’s played with it. Thanks. Ryan

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What's Wrong With This Answer File?
by Don Urquhart 02 Jul '12

02 Jul '12

Good evening all, I have a weekend job, first crack at it fresh out of the college exam, with a sick laptop. After an assessment and discovering that the owner's avg Internet security trial has expired, I decided to do a wipe and clean Windows 7 32 bit install. I chose a 32 bit Windows, because that is what he originally had on it, and,though technically the processor is 64 bit capable, it only runs at 2.3 ghz, and my understanding is that 3 ghz is recommended for win 7 64. The hard disk is partitioned three ways. The installer stops at the selection screen where you choose Starter, Basic, Premium, etc. When we choose Premium, it then balks at a screen asking which partition to install to. I added two "modify partition" elements, with action remove, thinking that would remove the secondary and tertiary partitions and allow the install to proceed in partition 1, same result. Is it possible the answer file is not being read at all? I think the first partition was named "rv bios"; are there cases where you can't repartition except via special non-microsoft tools? I am using the Windows Automated Installation Kit, with the autounattend.xml being placed on a flash drive. I insert the flash drive about two seconds after hearing the cd being read. One possibly important fact about the cd: it did not come with the laptop. I downloaded an iso of Windows 7 32 bit, as I wasn't sure if my store-bought Windows 7 64 bit cd would work, and with the understanding that such a download is legal, provided you have a licence key. Fortunately I have the owner's key noted down in a text file. Below is the content of the answer file. Would much appreciate any suggestions what could be wrong with it, or what I might have to do specially re the partitioning skeme. Thank you in advance. <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend"> <settings pass="oobeSystem"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Deployment" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <Reseal> <Mode>Audit</Mode> </Reseal> </component> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <OOBE> <HideEULAPage>true</HideEULAPage> <ProtectYourPC>3</ProtectYourPC> </OOBE> </component> </settings> <settings pass="windowsPE"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-International-Core-WinPE" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <SetupUILanguage> <UILanguage>en-us</UILanguage> </SetupUILanguage> <InputLocale>en-us</InputLocale> <SystemLocale>en-us</SystemLocale> <UILanguage>en-us</UILanguage> <UILanguageFallback>en-us</UILanguageFallback> <UserLocale>en-us</UserLocale> </component> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Setup" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <DiskConfiguration> <Disk wcm:action="add"> <CreatePartitions> <CreatePartition wcm:action="add"> <Order>1</Order> <Type>Primary</Type> <Extend>true</Extend> </CreatePartition> </CreatePartitions> <ModifyPartitions> <ModifyPartition wcm:action="add"> <Active>true</Active> <Format>NTFS</Format> <Label>system</Label> <Letter>C</Letter> <Order>1</Order> <PartitionID>1</PartitionID> <Extend>true</Extend> </ModifyPartition> <ModifyPartition wcm:action="remove"> <Order>2</Order> </ModifyPartition> <ModifyPartition wcm:action="remove"> <Order>3</Order> </ModifyPartition> </ModifyPartitions> <DiskID>0</DiskID> <WillWipeDisk>true</WillWipeDisk> </Disk> <WillShowUI>OnError</WillShowUI> </DiskConfiguration> <ImageInstall> <OSImage> <InstallTo> <DiskID>0</DiskID> <PartitionID>1</PartitionID> </InstallTo> <InstallToAvailablePartition>false</InstallToAvailablePartition> <WillShowUI>OnError</WillShowUI> </OSImage> </ImageInstall> <UserData> <AcceptEula>true</AcceptEula> <FullName>Trevor & Family</FullName> </UserData> </component> </settings> <settings pass="specialize"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-IE-InternetExplorer" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <BlockPopups>no</BlockPopups> <Home_Page>www.google.com</Home_Page> </component> </settings> <cpi:offlineImage cpi:source="wim:c:/win732_files/sources/install.wim#Windows 7 HOMEPREMIUM" xmlns:cpi="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:cpi" /> </unattend>

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OCR From Screen
by Don Urquhart 28 Jun '12

28 Jun '12

Hi all, I am testing the concept of using camera-based ocr to scan a computer screen, which could be a good backup in cases where something weird happens and a process, such as boot or unattended install, gets stuck in an unexpected spot where no reading software is available. I have had some promising results with screens of basic text scanned with ZoomReader on my iPhone 4. I am thinking I may get more reliable and faster processing using my laptop in combination with a higher resolution camera, as the iPhone cam is only 5 MP. Have any of you had reliably usable results with either a phone or laptop-based setup to ocr an otherwise unreadable screen? I know there are a few very specialized devices that may serve this purpose, but I have only around $600.00 to spend, not a couple thousand, and with practicum starting in two weeks, waiting for agency funding is not a very satisfactory option. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. I'm running a MacBook Pro with Lion, and it runs Windows 7 in its bootcamp partition.

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godaddy cloud (potential job)
by David Mehler 26 Jun '12

26 Jun '12

Hello, Does anyone have any experience with godaddy cloud servers pro or conn? My last experience with godaddy was not good, but I might have a referal who might want to use their cloud server services. I have also never set up a cloud server and am not sure how accessible it is. I'm hoping they want to use LInux as they want a cpanel install, mail, wordpress and a custom app of some kind. Any suggestions or advice appreciated. Thanks. Dave.

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godaddy cloud (potential job)
by David Mehler 26 Jun '12

26 Jun '12

Hello, Does anyone have any experience with godaddy cloud servers pro or conn? My last experience with godaddy was not good, but I might have a referal who might want to use their cloud server services. I have also never set up a cloud server and am not sure how accessible it is. I'm hoping they want to use LInux as they want a cpanel install, mail, wordpress and a custom app of some kind. Any suggestions or advice appreciated. Thanks. Dave.

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talking Win7 PE diso
by John Heim 25 Jun '12

25 Jun '12

Has someone on this list been talking about a talking Windows 7 PE disk? If so, where can I get it?

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autounattend.xml
by Don Urquhart 24 Jun '12

24 Jun '12

Hello friends, I am trying Win 7 unattended installs, only on a single machine, for practice, and without a key as they will not be activated, just thrown away after experimentation. The first issue has been that the installation stops at the selection screen where it lets you choose Basic, Home Premium, etc. After some research, I added this section to my answer file: <WindowsDeploymentServices> <ImageSelection> <InstallImage> <Filename>install.wim</Filename> <ImageGroup>ImageGroup1</ImageGroup> <ImageName>Windows 7 Home Premium</ImageName> </InstallImage> </ImageSelection> </WindowsDeploymentServices> Now the installation gets past the OS selection, but hangs with an error indicating that it cant find required files. I am working with Windows System Image Manager (MS WAIK), and boot with my Windows 7 dvd and the answer file on a flash drive. What else could be going wrong? Much appreciate any assistance, as I'm starting a practicum in a week, and it's at a shop where all are very busy, so would like to have this debugged and not have to query someone to read install screens. On a related note, have any of you had success, even limited, with getting some useable text via OCR and digital camera, from a computer screen when it is not possible to use a software application screen reader? By useable, I just mean to be able to tell the progress of a process, or where it is stuck, to use a memorized key sequence to get to the right choice to get it going again. I have had some promising results using ZoomReader IPhone app on my Mac screens, and will try this on a screen at the college Monday. Thanks in advance for all comments.

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Winbuilder Help Please
by Don Urquhart 13 Jun '12

13 Jun '12

Hello friends, I have just completed the theoretical portion of the ITNR diploma program at a local career college, and am now a third of the way through a practicum. Here is the obstacle I 'm up against: The bulk of the work my practicum host has for me to do involves repairs to Windows [i.e] troubleshooting and fixing virus/malware issues, general software repair. He would like to have a live boot cd of Windows XP and another of Windows 7, as he would find these more useful than conventional safe mode. This is a tool I would need as well, unless the same things can be acomplished with Linux. I was able to make one bootable win 7 cd with something called make_pe3, but it has no audio support and no way to let you inject drivers. I have bashed away at WinBuilder for a week with various "ready-to-build" projects, and have had zero success and wasted 9 dvds. Either the resulting cd fails to boot, as if the boot loader is missing, or, when I try to burn the ISO by right-clicking on it and choosing "Burn Disk Image", Windows indicates that the ISO is invalid. I am using NVDA 2012.1 and SAToGo for screen reading. My test system is a MacBook Pro with Windows 7 running in the bootcamped partition. Any light on this would be tremendously appreciated, as I have lost much sleep, mealtime and normal living time :-] to intense research not counted as practicum hours. Is a Windows live boot worth persuing, or might I be better off concentrating on Linux? Thank you in advance for any and all input.

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