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1000008e - 0x0000008e - Blue Screen of Death - Windows Has Recovered From An Unexpected Shutdown - The System Has Recovered from a Serious Problem

You may encounter the error message 1000008e - 0x0000008e - Blue Screen of Death - STOP 0x0000008e - STOP 0x00000050 PAGE_FAULT_IN_NON_PAGED_AREA - Windows Has Recovered From An Unexpected Shutdown - The System Has Recovered from a Serious Problem.  Upon reboot, you may see the error message with details: "BCCode: 1000008e, BCP1: C0000005, BCP2: 00000000, BCP3: 8C73D988, BCP4: 00000000."  In the Event Viewer, you may see the Event ID 1001: "The computer has rebooted from a bugcheck.  The bugcheck was: 0x0000008e (0xc0000005, 0x00000000, 0x8c73d988, 0x00000000). A dump was saved in: C:\Windows\MEMORY.DMP." The error message 0000008e normally indicates an issue with RAM.  The issue most likely involves RAM that is not installed in pairs using matching RAM Type, RAM Speed and RAM Size or bad RAM.  To resolve this issue, RAM should be installed in pairs using matching RAM Type, RAM Speed and RAM Size.  You will also want to scan for bad RAM using the Microsoft...

How do you re-install/re-register the MSI Installer/Windows Installer?

To re-install/re-register the MSI Installer/Windows Installer, please perform the following steps: 32-bit Windows Click Start - Run. Type: cmd Hit Enter. Type: msiexec /unregister Hit Enter. Type: msiexec /regserver Hit Enter. Reboot. 64-bit Windows Click Start - Run. Type: cmd Hit Enter. Type: %windir%\system32\msiexec.exe /unregister Hit Enter. Type: %windir%\system32\msiexec.exe /regserver Hit Enter. Type: %windir%\syswow64\msiexec.exe /unregister Hit Enter. Type: %windir%\syswow64\msiexec.exe /regserver Hit Enter. Reboot. http://www.smartnetadmin.com

No Network Provider Accepted The Given Network Path - The Network Is Not Present Or Not Started - Could Not Start Workstation Service

To resolve the error message No Network Provider Accepted The Given Network Path - The Network Is Not Present Or Not Started - Could Not Start Workstation Service, please perform the following steps: Click Start - Run. Type: cmd Hit Enter. Type: ipconfig /flushdns Hit Enter. Type: nbtstat -R Hit Enter. Upon completion, reboot. Click Start - Run. Type: cmd Hit Enter. Type: nbtstat -RR Hit Enter. Upon completion, reboot. Click Start - Run. Type: cmd Hit Enter. Type: netsh int ip reset c:\resetlog.txt Hit Enter. Upon completion, reboot. Click Start - Run. Type: cmd Hit Enter. Type: ipconfig /registerdns Hit Enter. Upon completion, reboot. Click Start - Control Panel - Network Connections. Right-mouse click the Network Connection and select Properties. Confirm that File and Printer Sharing is installed and checked.  If not, install File and Printer Sharing and insure that it is checked. Upon completion of installing File and Printer Sharing and/or placing a checkmark next to File and ...

Windows Explorer Has Stopped Working - Windows Explorer Is Restarting Error Message

To resolve the error message Windows Explorer Has Stopped Working - Windows Explorer Is Restarting, please perform the following steps: Download the Microsoft .Net Framework Cleanup Tool . Using the Microsoft .Net Framework Cleanup Tool, remove all instances/versions of the Microsoft .Net Framework. Reboot the computer. Reinstall Microsoft .Net Framework using Windows Update. The error message has now been resolved. http://www.smartnetadmin.com

How do you remove the Bing Bar?

When attempting to install the new version of Bing Bar, you may encounter an error message which states that the previous version cannot be removed.  Likewise, you may find that you are unable to remove the Bing Bar from Add/Remove Programs.  To remove the Bing Bar, please perform the following steps: Click Start - Run. Type: regedit Hit Enter.  Browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MSN Apps. Delete the MSN Toolbar Suite registry key. Browse to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products. Delete the A5200C56EDC25C34280D7C5AE60FBD93 registry key. Reboot. The Bing Bar has now been removed.  You can now install the new version. http://www.smartnetadmin.com

How do you setup a Firewall with a Public IP Address connected to a Qwest DSL Router?

In this blog post, your objective is to establish a firewall to protect your internal network from external threats over the internet.  Your plan is to obtain a Public IP Address from Qwest in order to assign the Public IP Address to your firewall. The first item to mention is that this configuration does not require Transparent Bridging.  You will be using PPPoE.  The second item to mention is that your firewall will require a Gateway IP Address on the External Network Port.  Qwest only provides a Gateway IP Address when you purchase a Block of Static/Public IP Addresses.  Once you have obtained a Block of Static/Public IP Addresses, you should confirm that Qwest has provided you with the following information: the Block of IP Addresses, the Subnet, the Gateway, DNS Servers, your Qwest Username and your Qwest Password. make sure router is properly authenticated, connected to internet if we set our LAN interface on our laptop/desktop statically to 192.168.0.x yo...

How do you resolve Microsoft Windows Update Event IDs 643, 80070643, 80240020 & 8007066F?

To resolve Microsoft Windows Update Event IDs 643, 80070643, 80240020 & 8007066F: Click Start - Run. Type: regedit Hit Enter. Browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MSIServer\WOW64 Change the value from 1 to 0. Reboot. Download, install and use Wise Registry Cleaner. Reboot. Download, install and use Advanced System Care Free. Reboot. http://www.smartnetadmin.com

How do you remove Windows (Desktop) Search 4.0 for Windows XP?

Click Start - Run. Type: regedit Hit Enter. Delete the registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows XP\SP3\KB940157 Delete the registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\KB940157 Reboot. Install Windows Search 4.0 Click Start - Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs. Uninstall Windows Search 4.0 http://www.smartnetadmin.com

Trend Micro Worry Free Business Security - An error has stopped the Trend Micro Worry Free Business Security Agent from installing.

The Trend Micro Worry Free Business Security Agent will fail to install and/or fail to run if Simple File Sharing is enabled.  In a domain environment, Simple File Sharing is typically disabled when a computer is joined to the Domain.  File Sharing takes place on the Server. To disable Simple File Sharing, please perform the following steps: Open Windows Explorer by clicking Start - My Computer. Click Tools - Folder Options. Click the View tab. Uncheck Simple File Sharing. Click OK. http://www.smartnetadmin.com

How do you remove Intel Audio Studio?

You may encounter an Intel Audio Studio dialog box which states: "Sonic Focus drivers must be loaded for this application to work."  This issue can arise due to a conflict between the Integrated Device Technology (IDT) Audio Driver and the Intel Audio Studio application.  One driver designed by IDT and the other designed by Intel.  When this issue arises, the official driver for this motherboard is likely the IDT driver.  Therefore to resolve this issue, the Intel Audio Studio should be uninstalled using Add/Remove Programs.  When you go to Add/Remove Programs, you may find that the Remove button is not visible.  To resolve this issue, please perform the following steps: Close Add/Remove Programs. Click Start - Run. Type: regedit Hit Enter. Browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{2205E3A5-DCDC-461D-8ED6-D6F2341D3B64} Double-click NoRemove. Change the 1 to 0. Close regedit. Click Start - Control Panel - Add/Remove P...

What is the difference between a Peer to Peer Network and a Windows Domain?

A Peer to Peer Network is a configuration that was made popular in 1992 with the release of Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11. In Windows XP and beyond, this configuration is referred to as "File & Printer Sharing."  Although Peer to Peer Networks are quick and easy to setup, they are very basic and can be costly to support due to their inherent design.  A Windows Domain is a far more beneficial network configuration for a number of reasons outlined in this document.  The primary difference between a Peer to Peer Network and a Windows Domain is centralized network management.  As we will demonstrate in this article, centralized network management dramatically reduces tech support which saves your organization time and money.  Additionally, a Windows Domain provides a number of significant benefits. Data Location - Peer to Peer Network In a Windows Peer to Peer network, business documents and email are stored on various workstations throughout the net...

What can cause internet email sent by Microsoft Exchange Server to no longer be received?

Following is a list of items that can internet email sent by Microsoft Exchange Server to not be received: Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) has blocked all access to the internet because they have received numerous complaints regarding Unsolicited Bulk Email (UBE)  and/or other unacceptable traffic originating from a computer or computers on your network.  To resolve this issue, contact your Internet Service Provider and request that the block be removed.   Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) has appled an SMTP Filter also called a Port 25 Block to your Internet Service at any time without notification or consent.  In doing so, all outbound email sent from Microsoft Exchange Server will no longer route.  After a period of time, you will very likely receive multiple Non-Delivery Reports (NDR) in Microsoft Windows Server Event Viewer and within Microsoft Outlook.  To resolve this issue, contact your Internet Service Provider and request that the block...