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Prism RC Released by dotnetgeek

Glenn Block has announced that the Prism RC has dropped.  You can get it from here . Prism is the next generation in composite application guidance.  If you are building clients for the desktop, this framework can help you tremendously. ...
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Migrating from Virtual Server to Hyper-V Tips and Gotchas by dotnetgeek

So since my recent shift to Server 2008, I have noticed some subtle but important nuances between Virtual Server 2005 and Hyper-V. The main thing I have noticed is that the "Integration Tools" (hyper-v term) also known as Virtual Machine Additions...
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My Hyper-V Setup by dotnetgeek

So in trying to keep up with the hardware aspects of my job, I have recently taken the plunge into Windows Server 2008 and Hyper-V. I first started with my laptop . A Dell Latitude D630. After I converted it and played around with Hyper-V I was convinced...
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Windows 2008 Server on Dell D630 Notebook by dotnetgeek

So in trying to stay relevant and on the tail end of some sessions that I saw at tech-ed about some of the new IIS7.0 features, I have decided to install Windows Server 2008 Standard x64 on my Dell Inspiron D630 as a host operating system. When it finally...
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Using CopyAsHtml Addin with VS 2008 by dotnetgeek

Using the CopyAsHtml Addin with VS2008 is not difficult. The standard installer will install to the VS 2005 Addin location. Generally c:\<userName>\Documents\Visual Studio 2005\Addins. To run this in VS 2008, simply copy these files to the same...
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Vista - User Profile Was Not Loaded Correctly by dotnetgeek

My problem was solved using this technique: Restart your PC to release the locks on your profile. Log on with another administrative account Delete C:\Users\%username% Delete C:\Users\TEMP Delete the registry key matching your SID from NT\CurrentVersion...
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Go Dell Support (Latitude D630 Made Clicking Noise On Projector) by dotnetgeek

So I have to say that my most recent experience with Dell Support has been a good one.  I have a D630 that would make any projector I would plug into make a clicking sound.  I used the Dell chat support service and after explaining that it was...
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Tips to Speed Up Your Outlook 2007 Search by dotnetgeek

One of the cool features (if you ask me) of Outlook 2007 is the integration with Windows Search Services. This gives me pretty powerful access to be able to find mail from someone. Brad Meador just posted how you can make this powerful feature even faster...
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Enable PAN Profile for Your Dell D630 With Toshiba's BT Stack by dotnetgeek

When I first upgraded to Windows Vista with a Latitude D630, I was saddened to find out that the default Microsoft Bluetooth stack did support many of the profiles that I got from my XP OS.  Namely, it did not support the PAN profile which is needed...
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Enable RSS Option for Outlook 2007 by dotnetgeek

I am posting this for those that would like to learn about options that can be restricted (or unrestricted) from an Office 2007 installation. First a little background. After installing Outlook 2007 I realized that I could not use RSS. I would get a message...
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web.config File Format Differences by dotnetgeek

I was reading across an oldie but goodie site ( 4 guys from rolla ) and came across this great write up that has detailed information on how 2.0 and 3.5 web.config files differ. Nice job Scott .
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Visual Studio 2008 New Features Links by dotnetgeek

Just starting to play with VS2008 and wanted to keep a list of links that would help me keep track of the new features. Visual Studio 2008 - New Features What's new in Visual Studio 2008 & the .NET Framework 3.5 for Smart Client Developers? Visual...
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Remove Reminders That 'Cannot be removed' From Outlook by dotnetgeek

From time to time I run into issues of removing reminders from my Outlook because I would remove it via my handheld device. When this happens its a bit annoying because it becomes a challenge to remove it. A little Google-ing finally came up with a solid...
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Vista 64 Bit on Latitude D630 by dotnetgeek

So I finally got my new Latitude D630 Today. I like it. Sleek, light and runs much cooler than my D810. It did not come without some challenges though. I was having an issue where on a soft restart (not powering off first) vista would BSOD. While the...
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Why Copying Code Can Be Bad by dotnetgeek

So here is an annoying thing that I was helping a friend sort out. They were getting an error message that had then stopped in their tracks for a day or so. It was something like: The base class includes the field 'WebUserControl1', but its type (common_WebUserControl...
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