How to allow a specific public IP through Windows Firewall

Navigate to Start->Administrative Tools->Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

In left navigation left click Inbound Rules

In the Right navigation left click New Rule…

Click Custom and Next

Click All programs and Next

Select Protocol Type and ports or choose Any and All

Click Next

In Which remote IP addresses does this rule apply to click “These IP addresses” and click Add…

Enter public IP and click OK

Click Next

Click Allow the connection and Next

Choose when rule applies and Next

Give the rule a name and description.  Click Next.

Click Finish.

You can also add a rule from the command line.  The below example adds a rule to allow Remote Desktop services from public IP 209.172.32.36 with the rule name of RDesktopRule.

netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="RDesktopRule" action=allow remoteip=209.172.32.36 protocol=TCP dir=in localport=3389

Sources

http://terenceluk.blogspot.com/2013/09/enabling-tls-for-exchange-server-2010.html
http://www.rackspace.com/knowledge_center/article/creating-an-inbound-custom-allow-rule-for-windows-firewall-windows-2008

http://kb.iweb.com/entries/23487308-Authorizing-an-IP-Address-in-Windows-Firewall

Unable to remove or disconnect network drive

 

When trying to disconnect a network drive the following error message is presented

“This network connection does not exist"

or

"Z:\ refers to a location that is unavailable. It could be on a hard drive on this computer, or on a network. Check to make sure that the disk is properly inserted, or that you are connected to the Internet or your network, and then try again. If it still cannot be located, the information might have been moved to a different location.”

Perform the following steps to correct:

Run->Start
Regedit

Navigate to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MountPoints
In this folder, delete anything with ## in front of it.

Run Task Manager
On Processes tab, highlight Explorer and click End Process
File->New Task (Run…) and type
Explorer

Below is a possible script to automatically fix the registry.  Save the following as .vbs

identify subkeys with "##" and remove them

const HKEY_CURRENT_USER = &H80000001
strComputer = "."
 
Set oReg=GetObject("winmgmts:{impersonationLevel=impersonate}!\\" &_
strComputer & "\root\default:StdRegProv")
 
strKeyPath = "Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MountPoints2"
oReg.EnumKey HKEY_CURRENT_USER, strKeyPath, arrSubKeys
 
For Each subkey In arrSubKeys
    If CBool(Instr(subkey,"##")) Then
        oReg.DeleteKey HKEY_CURRENT_USER, strKeyPath&"\"&subkey
    End If
Next

Using the One-Touch DPI and Stateful Firewall high security applies the following configurations to the system. A system restart is then required for the updates to take full effect.

 

System>Administration

1. Password must be changed every 90 days
2. Bar repeated password changes for 4 changes
3. Enforce password complexity: Require alphabetic, numeric and symbolic characters
4. Apply the above password constraints for: all user categories
5. Enable administrator/user lockout
6. Failed Login attempts per minute before lockout: 7
7. Enable inter-administrator messaging
8. Inter-administrator Messaging polling interval (seconds): 10

Network>Interfaces

9. Any interface allowing HTTP management is replaced with HTTPS Management
10. Any setting to 'Add rule to enable redirect from HTTP to HTTPS' is disabled
11. Ping Management is disabled on all interfaces

Network>Zones

12. Intrusion Prevention is enabled on all applicable default Zones
13. Gateway Anti-Virus protection is enabled on all applicable default Zones
14. Anti-Spyware protection is enabled on all applicable default Zones
15. App Rules is enabled on all applicable default Zones
16. SSL Control is enabled on all default Zones

Network>DNS

17. Enable DNS Rebinding protection
18. DNS Rebinding Action: Log Attack & Drop DNS Reply

Firewall>Access Rules

19. Any Firewall policy with an Action of Deny, the Action is changed Discard
20. Source IP Address connection limiting with a threshold of 128 connections is enabled for all firewall policies

Firewall>App Rules

21. If licensed, the Enable App Rules setting is turned on

Firewall Settings>Advanced

22. Turn on Enable Stealth Mode
23. Turn on Randomize IP ID
24. Turn off Decrement IP TTL for forwarded traffic
25. Connections are set to: DPI Connections (DPI services enabled with additional performance optimizations)
26. Turn on Enable IP header checksum enforcement
27. Turn on Enable UDP checksum enforcement

Firewall Settings>Flood Protection

28. Turn on Enforce strict TCP compliance with RFC 793 and RFC 1122
29. Turn on Enable TCP handshake enforcement
30. Turn on Enable TCP checksum enforcement
31. Turn on Enable TCP handshake timeout
32. SYN Flood Protection Mode: Always proxy WAN client connections

Firewall Settings>SSL Control

33. Turn on Enable SSL Control
34. Set Action to: Block connection and log the event
35. For Configuration, enable all categories

VPN>Advanced

36. Turn on Enable IKE Dead Peer Detection
37. Turn on Enable Dead Peer Detection for Idle VPN sessions
38. Turn on Enable Fragmented Packet Handling
39. Turn on Ignore DF (Dont Fragment) Bit
40. Turn on Enable NAT Traversal
41. Turn on Clean up Active tunnels when Peer Gateway DNS name resolves to a different address
42. Turn on Preserve IKE port for Pass Through Connections

Security Services>Gateway Anti-Virus

43. If licensed, Enable Gateway Antivirus
44. Configure Gateway AV Settings: Turn on Disable SMTP Responses
45. Configure Gateway AV Settings: Turn off Disable detection of EICAR test virus
46. Configure Gateway AV Settings: Turn on Enable HTTP Byte-Range requests with Gateway AV
47. Configure Gateway AV Settings: Turn on Enable FTP REST request with Gateway AV
48. Configure Gateway AV Settings: Turn off Enable HTTP Clientless Notification Alerts

Security Services>Intrusion Prevention

49. If licensed, Enable IPS
50. Turn on Prevent All and Detect All for High Priority Attacks
51. Turn on Prevent All and Detect All for Medium Priority Attacks
52. Turn on Prevent All and Detect All for Low Priority Attacks

Security Services>Anti-Spyware

53. If licensed, Enable Anti-Spyware
54. Turn on Prevent All and Detect All for High Priority Attacks
55. Turn on Prevent All and Detect All for Medium Priority Attacks
56. Turn on Prevent All and Detect All for Low Priority Attacks
57. Configure Anti-Spyware Settings: Turn on Disable SMTP Responses
58. Configure Anti-Spyware Settings: Turn off Enable HTTP Clientless Notification Alerts

AppFlow>Flow Reporting

59. Turn on Send AppFlow To Local Collector
60. Turn on Enable Real-Time Data Collection

Log>Log Monitor

61. Set Logging Level: Debug

Log>Name Resolution

62. Set Name Resolution Method to: DNS then NetBIOS

Internal Settings

63. Turn on Protect against TCP State Manipulation DoS
64. Turn on Apply IPS Signatures Bidirectionally
65. Allow launching of AppFlow Monitor in a stand-alone browser frame
66. Enable Visualization UI for Non-Admin/Config users

 

Source

http://www.sonicwall-sales.com/help-and-advice/sonicwall-one-touch-configuration.html

Configuring Two Sonicwalls To Use Layer 2 Connection with Failover

This is a summery of how you can connect a layer 2 (point to point/direct connection) between two Sonicwalls using SonicOS Enhanced 5.8.  This is also a summery of how you can use the second Sonicwall’s WAN as a failover connection for the first Sonicwall.

On the first Sonicwall, plug layer 2 connection into an interface.  For this example we will use X5.

Network->Interfaces
   
    Zone: WAN
    IP Assignment: Static
    IP Address: 10.10.10.1
    Subnetmask: 255.255.255.0
    Default Gateway: 10.10.10.2
    DNS Server 1: 208.67.222.222
    DNS Server 2: 8.8.8.8
    DNS Server 3: 208.67.222.220

On the second Sonicwall, plug layer 2 connection into an interface.  For this example we will use X5.

Network->Interfaces

    Zone: LAN
    Mode/P Assignment: Static IP Mode
    IP Assignment: 10.10.10.2
    Subnetmask: 255.255.255.0

For failover and the ability to use the second Sonicwall's WAN for the first Sonicwall's WAN...
On the first Sonicwall

Network->Failover & LB

    Check Enable Load Balancing
    Check Respond to Probes

    In the Groups section Click Configure for Default LB
        Type: Basic Failover
    Check Preemp failback to preferred interfaces when possible
    Highlight X5 interface and click Add
    Order desired interface and click OK

    Click Configure for X5
        Select Logical/Probe Monitoring enabled
        Select Probe succeeds when either Main Target or Alternate Target responds
        Main Target: Ping (ICMP) Host: 4.2.2.1
        Alternate Target: Ping (ICMP) Host: 8.8.8.8
        Default Target IP: 208.67.222.222
        Click OK
    Click Accept

Outlook Archive Using Received Date Instead of Modified Date

By default, Microsoft Office Outlook archives different items based on the item type:

• Email message: The received date or the last modified date and time, whichever is later.
• Calendar item: The last modified date and time or the actual date that an appointment, event, or meeting is scheduled for, whichever is later.
• Task: The completion date or the last modified date and time, whichever is later. Tasks that are not marked as completed are not archived. Tasks that are assigned to other users are archived only if the status is completed.
• Note: The last modified date and time.
• Journal entry: The date when the journal entry is created or the last modified date and time, whichever is later.
• Contact: Not archived.

After you create and configure the ArchiveIgnoreLastModifiedTime registry value, Outlook archives different items based on the following conditions:

• Email message: The received date.
• Calendar item: The actual date that an appointment, event, or meeting is scheduled for.
• Task: The completion date. Tasks that are not marked as completed are not archived. Tasks that are assigned to other users are archived only if the status is completed.
• Note: The last modified date and time.
• Journal entry: The date when the journal entry is created.
• Contact: Not archived.

 
Save the following to a .reg file and then double click the file to automatically add the entries to your registry.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Outlook\Preferences]
"ArchiveIgnoreLastModifiedTime"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\14.0\Outlook\Preferences]
"ArchiveIgnoreLastModifiedTime"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Outlook\Preferences]
"ArchiveIgnoreLastModifiedTime"=dword:00000001
 
Source
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2500686
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2553550

How to configure Verizon UML295 with Cradlepoint 1400 as an auto failover WAN connection using a Sonicwall

Request Public IP from Verizon if necessary. As of this writing, it is a one time charge of $500.  Call Verizon customer service at 800-922-0204.

Plug Verizon USB device into Cradelpoint USB port 1.

Cradlepoint Settings:
Note: With Sonicwall, do not do IP passthrough.
    Navigate to System Settings->System Software
        In Firmware Upgrade click Check Again button. Apply any firmware update.
    Navigate to Internet->Connection Manager
        In WAN Interfaces section find USB device and verify Enabled is checked
        Verify State is connected
        Click Modem name
        Click Edit
    Navigate to Network Settings->WiFi / Local Networks
        Edit Primary LAN
            IP Settings tab
                Verify Enabled is checked
                Router Mode = NAT (default)
            DHCP tab
                DHCP Server = checked
            Click Submit

Sonicwall Settings:
Make sure to have latest Sonicwall firmware.  As of this writing, it is SonicOS Enhanced 5.8.1.12-65o.
    Navigate to Network->Interfaces
    Select desired interface.  For me it is X3
    Click Configure
        Zone = WAN
        IP Assignment = DHCP
        Host Name = CradlePoint
        Comment = CradlePoint Failover
        Click OK
    Navigate to Network->Failover & LB
        Check box for Enable Load Balancing
        Check box for Respond to Probes
        Configure Defalut LB Group
            On General tab, Add X3 to Selected Interface Ordering
            On Probing tab, uncheck Probe responder.global.sonicwall.com
            Click OK
        Configure X1
            Select Logical/Probe Monitoring enabled
            Choose Probe succeeds when both Main Target and Alternate Target respond
                Main Target = Ping, responder.global.sonicwall.com
                Alternate Target = Ping, 8.8.8.8
            Click OK
        Configure X3
            Select Logical/Probe Monitoring enabled
            Choose Probe succeeds when both Main Target and Alternate Target respond
                Main Target = Ping, responder.global.sonicwall.com
                Alternate Target = Ping, 8.8.8.8
            Click OK

To test from Sonicwall:
    Navigate to System->Diagnostics
        Dignostic Tools = Ping
        IP Address = 8.8.8.8
        Interface X3
        Verify Alive
       
        Dignostic Tools = TraceRoute
        IP Address = 8.8.8.8
        Interface X3
        Verify hops, route, and trace complete
       
To test from a computer
Create a new route with the test computers IP address.
    Navigate to Network->Routing and click Add button at bottom of screen
        Source = Create new address object. Give same name as test computer name.
        Destination = Any
        Service = Any
        Gateway = X3 Default Gateway
        Interface = X3
    Click OK
From test computer ping 8.8.8.8 and tracert 8.8.8.8. Verify reply and reachable.
Go to http://ipchicken.com/ and verify public IP

Source

http://www.sonicwall.com/app/projects/file_downloader/document_lib.php?t=TN&id=341

http://www.sonicwall.com/app/projects/file_downloader/document_lib.php?t=TN&id=334

http://www.cradlepoint.com/firmware/MBR1400

http://www.cradlepoint.com/products/branch-office-retail-pos/mbr1400-mission-critical-broadband-router

Outlook NK2 file locations

For Outlook 2003/2007 with Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003:
The location of the nk2 file is C:\Documents and Settings\[User Profile]\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook
The name of the NK2 file is identical to the Outlook profile name, with .nk2 extension.

For Outlook 2003/2007 with Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows server 2008:
The location of the nk2 file is C:\Users\[User Profile]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Outlook
The name of the NK2 file is identical to the Outlook profile name, with .nk2 extension.

For Outlook 2010/2013 with Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows server 2008:
The nk2 file is located in C:\Users\[User Profile]\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook\RoamCache
The name of the NK2 file is in the following format: Stream_Autocomplete_X_AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.dat The X is the file index (usually 0) and AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA is a random 16-byte key in hexadecimal format.

For Outlook 2010/2013 with Windows XP:
The nk2 file is located in C:\Documents and Settings\[User Profile]\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\RoamCache
The name of the NK2 file is in the following format: Stream_Autocomplete_X_AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.dat The X is the file index (usually 0) and AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA is a random 16-byte key in hexadecimal format.

A great utility to edit the file is NK2Edit

Source

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/nk2_file_location.html

Win8 - Show All Apps Desktop Shortcut

 

Right click on the desktop and select New –> Shortcut
Enter the following

explorer shell:::{2559a1f8-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}

Click Next

Name the shortcut “Show All Apps”
Click Finish

Changing IM name

Windows Live Messenger
1.    Log into http://profile.live.com/details/Edit/Name as that user
2.    Change Last Name
3.    Click Save
4.    Click on user’s name in upper right and click Account Settings
5.    Click Add or change aliases
6.    Click Rename
7.    Click Yes, rename my primary alias
8.    Select Use an existing email address as your primary alias
9.    Click Rename primary alias

AIM
1.    Log into https://new.aol.com/productsweb/?promocode=825969
2.    Create new account with user’s new email address

Skype
1.    Log into https://login.skype.com/account/signup-form
2.    Create new account with user’s new email address

Yahoo
Either create a new account at
1.     https://sa.edit.yahoo.com/registration

or create an alias

1.    Log into https://login.yahoo.com/config/login_verify2 as that user
2.    Click Manage your Yahoo! aliases
3.    Click Add an Alias
4.    Enter new user information and click Save

Changing Active Directory and Exchange User’s Name After Being Married

Follow these steps to updates a user’s username and email address after they have had a name change.

1.      Open Active Directory Users and Computers
2.      Navigate to the Employees Organizational Unit (OU)
3.      Right-click on the name of the employee for the name change and select rename
4.      Rename the employee
5.      Rename User dialog box appears

• Full Name should be correct
• First Name should be correct
• Last Name should be changed to the new Last Name
• Display Name will be changed in the above step
• User Logon Name should be changed to the new Last Name
• User Logon name (pre-Windows 2000) will be changed in the above step

6.      Open Exchange Management Console
7.      Under Recipient Configuration click on Mailbox to view all user mailboxes
8.      Right click the employee name and select Properties
9.      In the General Tab

• Change the Alias to match username changed in Active Directory Users and computers
• Click Apply button

10.     In the E-Mail Addresses Tab

• SMTP address with the new name should be bold
• Optional step - Highlight the old address, right click and select remove
• Click Apply Button, then OK

11.     Update the Offline Address Book, navigate to Organization Configuration and select Mailbox
12.     Select the Offline Address Book Tab
13.     Right click on the Default Offline Address Book select Update
14.     Click Yes in the dialog box

Digium Switchvox and Phone Wishlist

1. The ability to have more than 3-way call.  Having 4 way is a start but the ability to have at least up to 8-way would be awesome.

2. A way to export/import extension phonebook.

3. The ability to add a pause to a speed dial.

How to register a Digium phone via the web interface to a SoHo system

 

1. Create SIP Extension.
2. Get the IP address of the phone by clicking the More soft key.
3. Then select about and you will see the IP address.
4. Enter the IP address into your web browser like so <YOUR_PHONE_IP>/settings/?bypass_ui_check=true
5. If the phone has been locked you will have to enter the user name admin with the password 789
6. Once logged into the phone on the Digium Phone Settings Lines tab select the Line 1 tab.
7. User ID / Extension, Line Label on Phone should be the extension.
8. In the phone password field enter the Phone Password for the extension (NOT THE VOICEMAIL PASSWORD)
9. Under Primary Host enter the IP address of the PBX
10. In the port field enter 5060
11. Click Submit Phone Settings.

Source

http://kb.digium.com/articles/Configuration/How-to-register-Digium-phone-web-SoHo-system?retURL=%2Fapex%2FknowledgeProduct%3Fc%3DSwitchvox&popup=false

List of Uninstallers for Antivirus Software

Source
1. avast! Special note: Boot Windows to Safe Mode and run the uninstall utility. [ Download avast! Uninstall Utility ]

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2. AVG [ Download AVG Remover 32-bit | 64-bit ]

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3. Avira Special Note: Avira doesn’t have a removal tool but they do provide a registry cleaner to remove traces of Avira so that you can reinstall and then uninstall. This tool is in German, you’ll have to click on the button called “Keys auslesen” to search the registry for any issues. Then place checkmarks next to the registry entries you wish to delete and click the “Löschen” button to delete the keys. [ Download Avira RegCleaner ]

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4. BitDefender [ Download BitDefender Uninstall Tool 32-bit | 64-bit ]

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5. Computer Associates Special Notes: Computer Associates uninstaller requires internet connection to verify and download the full version of uninstaller. [ Download CA SupportBridge for 2008 | 2009 products ]

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6. ESET Special Note: This is an unofficial dutch language ESET removal tool. [ Download NOD32Removal ]

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7. F-Secure Special Note: The uninstaller will automatically reboot the computer without warning. [ Download F-Secure Removal Tool ]

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8. Kaspersky [ Download Kaspersky Anti-Virus Remover ]

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9. McAfee [ Download McAfee Consumer Product Removal Tool ]

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10. Windows Live OneCare [ Download Windows Live OneCare Cleanup Tool ]

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11. Norton / Symantec [ Download Norton Removal Tool ]

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12. G DATA [ Download G DATA AV-Cleaner ]

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13. Panda Security [ Download Panda Security Uninstaller ]

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14. Trend Micro Special Notes: After download, extract and run TISTOOL.exe file. Click the Uninstall tab, and then click the Uninstall button. Select the Trend Micro program that you’d like to uninstall from the drop down box and click Uninstall. [ Download Trend Micro Diagnostic Toolkit 32-bit | 64-bit ]

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15. AppRemover Special Note: AppRemover is an unofficial tool to uninstall security applications such as antivirus and antispyware from your computer. Other than able to support removal some of the antivirus above, it can also uninstall Spy Sweeper, Trend Micro PC-Cillin, SpyCatcher, Sophos, SpyBot, Spyware Doctor, Norman, Spyware BeGone, Ad-aware, Bazooka Scanner, SpywareBlaster, eEye Blink, ClamWin, CheckPoint, BullGuard, RISING and AhnLab V3 VirusBlock. [ Download AppRemover ] Phew that was long. I had this in my WordPress draft for many many months but didn’t have the time to finish it until today ;) Read more: http://www.raymond.cc/blog/comprehensive-list-of-uninstallers-or-removal-tools-for-antivirus-software/#ixzz2OeWjUHCl

URL Short

Web sites to preview URL shorts

http://decryptlinks.com/

http://www.unshorten.it/

http://checkshorturl.com/

Below is a list of common url shorterner service that people use with their corresponding way how you can preview the urls when you stumble upon one of these links.

Service	Shortened URL	Preview URL	Actions
TinUrl	http://tinyurl.com/6qldfg5	http://preview.tinyurl.com/6qldfg5	Add ‘preview’ in the url
Bitly	http://bit.ly/JKQruN	http://bit.ly/JKQruN+	Add ‘+’ at the end
Goo.gl	http://goo.gl/93YpX	http://goo.gl/93YpX+	Add ‘+’ at the end
is.gd	http://is.gd/5MCXeM	http://is.gd/5MCXeM-	Add ‘-’ at the end
Snipurl	http://snipurl.com/23b8x83	http://peek.snipurl.com/23b8x83	Add ‘Peek’ to the url
Tiny.cc	http://tiny.cc/74hmdw	http://tiny.cc/74hmdw~	Add tilda ‘~’ to the url
Budurl	budurl.com/6c4j	budurl.com/6c4j?	Add ‘?’ to the url
su.pr	http://su.pr/ASn3tX	http://su.pr/ASn3tX+	Add ‘+’ to the url
Fwd4.Me	Fwd4.me/6c4j	http://fwd4.me/6c4j?	Add ‘?’ to the url
Su.pr	http://su.pr/JKQruN	http://su.pr/JKQruN+	Add ‘+’ at the end
yi.tl	http://yi.tl/74hmdw	http://yi.tl/74hmdw~	Add tilda ‘~’ to the url

Bitly.com / bit.ly / j.mp / urls.im (and Bitly Enterprise sites like amzn.to, aol.it, atmlb.com, bbc.in, bhpho.to, binged.it, bloom.bg, cnet.co, huff.to, lat.ms, nyr.kr, nyti.ms, on.fb.me, on.mtv.com, on.vh1.com, oreil.ly, politi.co, tcrn.ch, usat.ly, wapo.st, yhoo.it, etc.

Install Android 4.2 on the Samsung Galaxy S3 (All Variants)

Prerequisites:

• Rooted Samsung Galaxy S3 (how to)
• Unlocked Bootloader (how to)

Downloads:

• Android 4.2 Download (please choose your carrier)
  • Verizon | T-Mobile | AT&T | Sprint | International | US Cellular | Metro PCS
• GAPPS (Google Apps) Download

Procedure

• Place the two files on your SD Card
  • *Download the files directly on the device to place them in your internal storage
• Download Rom Manager
  • *This is a free root required application that allows you to boot into recovery, manage roms, and manage backups.
• Reboot into Recovery
  • *Using Rom Manager, navigate to “Reboot Recovery”
• Backup your current rom
  • *Using the volume rocker as up/down, navigate to “backup”, and select with the power button.
• Clear Data and Cache
  • *Using your volume rocker as up/down, navigate to “Wipe Data/ Factory Reset”, and select with the power button. Then navigate to “Wipe Cache partition”, and select with the power button.
• Install the Android 4.2 rom
  • *Using your volume rocker as up/down, navigate to “Install Zip from Internal”, then navigate to the “download” folder, and select the Cyanogenmod 10.1 .zip file.
• Install the GAPPS
  • *Using your volume rocker as up/down, navigate to “Install Zip from Internal”, then navigate to the “download” folder, and select the GAPPS .zip file
• Reboot and Enjoy
  • *You’re done!

Please remember that rooting and flashing custom roms to your device can be very, very dangerous. AndroidGuys.com and myself are not responsible for any problems that may occur during this process. For an added tutorial, please view the attached video for a visual step-by-step tutorial.

 

Source

http://www.androidguys.com/2013/01/23/tutorial-run-android-4-2-on-the-samsung-galaxy-s3/

ActiveSync Errors on Android-Powered Devices

ActiveSync Errors on Android-Powered Devices

The error 'Setup cannot finish. This server requires security features your phone does not support'

This information applies to Exchange 2010 mailboxes.

These errors occur when there are too many mobile devices configured for the user's mailbox. To resolve the issue:

1. Log in to the user's account using Outlook Web Access (OWA).
2. Navigate to Options > Phone.
3. Review the devices that are configured, and remove any unneeded devices.
4. Re-activate the device that you are getting the error on.

The error 'Client/Server Conversion error'

The solution below should permanently resolve the error "Client/Server Conversion error" on devices with the Android operating system.

1. On the device, go to the Settings menu.
2. Select Applications, then choose Manage Applications.
3. Open the menu, select Filter, then select All to show all installed applications.
4. For each "Calendar" that shows up, select it and choose Clear Data for each in the Storage section.

The error 'Unable to open connection to server due to security error'

You may get this error on Samsung Galaxy SII Family phones.

1. Scroll down to the bottom on your device and look for notifications.
2. There will be the notification for security updates.
3. Select the security options and let them update.

Note: You may need to connect to WiFi to get activation message to appear. Click Activate.

Note: If the account on a Galaxy phone is configured correctly, but you cannot get it to sync, try power-cycling the device.

Entering email address and password fails and you are not offered any other fields

This situation might occur with the Droid 4 with the latest software updates installed.

1. Enter UserName@ServerAddress in the Email address field (correct settings can be found in HostPilot or My Services under Services > MS Exchange Server > ActiveSync).
2. Type in your mailbox password.
3. The options for the domain name, username and server name will appear. You can continue setting up the account with the correct settings.

OR

1. Enter any other email address or a fake email address.
2. The options for the domain name, username and server name will appear. You can continue setting up the account with the correct settings.
3. Change the email address to the real one when the setup is finished.

Source

http://hosting.intermedia.net/support/kb/default.asp?id=2326

AT&T APN Settings for Galaxy S3 SGH-I717

When you install custom ROMs on the AT&T Galaxy S3 SGH-I717, you might have to manually set your APN and 4G LTE PTA settings, here’s the settings you need:

Menu->Settings->Wireless & Networks More->Mobile Networks->Access Point Names.

For 4G LTE PTA/HSPA+:
Name: PTA
APN: pta
MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Auth: none
APN type: default,mms,supl,hipri

For HSPA+:
Name: AT&T
APN: wap.cingular
Username:WAP@CINGULARGPRS.COM
Password:CINGULAR1
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS Port: 80
MCC:310
MNC:410
APN type: default,supl,mms

You can also use this method to switch between HSPA+ or 4G LTE on your phone to save battery life.

Disk Cleanup for Windows Server 2008 R2

 

The Disk Cleanup executable file cleanmgr.exe and the associated Disk Cleanup button are not present in Windows Server® 2008 or in Windows Server® 2008 R2 by default.

This is by design, as the Disk Cleanup button is part of the Desktop Experience feature. In order to have Disk Cleanup button appear on a disk’s Properties dialog, you will need to install the Desktop Experience feature.

So in order to use cleanmgr.exe you’ll need to copy two files that are already present on the server, cleanmgr.exe andcleanmgr.exe.mui. Use the following table to locate the files for your operating system.

Operating System	Architecture	File Location
Windows Server 2008 R2	64-bit	C:\Windows\winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-cleanmgr_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_none_c9392808773cd7da\cleanmgr.exe
Windows Server 2008 R2	64-bit	C:\Windows\winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-cleanmgr.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_en-us_b9cb6194b257cc63\cleanmgr.exe.mui
Windows Server 2008	64-bit	C:\Windows\winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-cleanmgr.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.18000_en-us_b9f50b71510436f2\cleanmgr.exe.mui
Windows Server 2008	64-bit	C:\Windows\winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-cleanmgr_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.18000_none_c962d1e515e94269\cleanmgr.exe.mui
Windows Server 2008	32-bit	C:\Windows\winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-cleanmgr.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.18000_en-us_5dd66fed98a6c5bc\cleanmgr.exe.mui
Windows Server 2008	32-bit	C:\Windows\winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-cleanmgr_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.18000_none_6d4436615d8bd133\cleanmgr.exe

Once you’ve located the files move them to the following locations:

1. Cleanmgr.exe should go in %systemroot%\System32.
2. Cleanmgr.exe.mui should go in %systemroot%\System32\en-US.

You can now launch the Disk cleanup tool by running Cleanmgr.exe from the command prompt.

Disk Cleanup can now be run by entering Cleanmgr.exe into a command prompt, or by clicking Start and typing Cleanmgr into the Search bar.

Source

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff630161(WS.10).aspx

How to Restore ESXi Host Configuration

• Download vCLI (select release that matches your ESXi version) and install.
• Navigate to Start->All Programs->VMware->VMware vSphere CLI->Command Prompt.
• Type CD Bin.
• Type vicfg-cfgbackup.pl --server SRVNAME --username USER --password PASS –load "x:\host_cfg_backup\esxi5.bak"

How to Backup ESXi Host Configuration

 

 

• Download vCLI (select release that matches your ESXi version) and install.
• Navigate to Start->All Programs->VMware->VMware vSphere CLI->Command Prompt.
• Type CD Bin.
• Type vicfg-cfgbackup.pl --server SRVNAME --username USER --password PASS -s "x:\host_cfg_backup\esxi5.bak"