Install .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2012

If you try to install .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2012, using the Server Manager and accepting the defaults, you will get an error stating that the source files could not be found. During the installation process Windows Server…

Uninstall Apps from OS X

As nice as OS X is as an operating system, it is missing one important feature, an uninstaller for programs. Sure you can drag apps to the trash, but what about configuration files and other files left created by the…

Exchange 2010 Move Requests With BadItemLimit Larger Than 49

If you’re performing a local move request in Exchange 2010 using the Exchange Console, it will only allow you to set a BadItemLimit up to 49 items. To allow a higher amount you need to do use the Exchange Shell.…

Completing a Failed Exchange 2010 Install on SBS 2011

If you’ve attempted an install and migration to Small Business Server 2011 only to receive the dreaded yellow exclamation point, indicating something happened during the process, you’re probably thinking that you’re going to have to go back and do the…

Importing PST’s into Exchange 2010

A fairly straight forward way has been introduced in Exchange 2010 to import PST’s into mailboxes from the Exchange Shell. Mailbox import requests were added into Exchange 2010 in SP2. Give yourself permission to use Mailbox Import Requests: New-ManagementRoleAssignment –Role…

Speeding Up Exchange 2010 Mailbox Moves

Performing Mailbox moves in Exchange 2010 can be a rather slow process, moving at 3-4GB an hour. If you’re migrating a large store this is a long period of time to wait. Here’s how you can speed up the process…

Importing a DVD ISO into iMovie ’09

Two simple steps are involved in importing a DVD ISO into iMovie ’09: 1. Mount the ISO 2. Inside of iMovie ’09 go to File, Import, Camera Archive, then browse to the ISO.

Binding Multiple SSL Sites to Same Port in IIS6

If you attempt to create multiple sites in IIS6 that use the same SSL port (by default 443), then you will get an error message when you try to start the second one stating “IIS was unable to start the…

Corrupt DNS Cache in Windows Vista

I’ve had issues with a Vista workstation where randomly some sites will become unavailable. The only way I could get access back to the site would be to flush the DNS cache. Taking a look at the DNS cache indicated…

Unblocking Ports in Firefox

By default Firefox has some ports blocked to prevent exploits to vulnerable services. This proves problematic if you need to access a site that uses one of these ports. For example, port 6000 is blocked because X11 uses it, but…