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File is not compatible with the version of Windows you're running
I have a really old installer (legacy app) that we are trying to get running on a Windows 7 64 bit os. Previously it has only been installed on Windows XP 32 bit. I get the following error when I try to run it: Contacting the software publisher is not an option (software is super old). Is there a w…
setting visual bell to flash in iTerm
I am using iTerm on OSX (leopard) to ssh to a linux machine. I run screen on the dev machine to save my work between sessions. I am not a big fan of audio bell and I don't like screen's default 'Wuff Wuff' bell (or any other little message shown at bottom of the page). What I like though is to have…
What is the best method to remove duplicate image files from your computer?
I have a lot of duplicate image files on my Windows computer, in different subfolders and with different file names. What Python script or freeware program would you recommend for removing the duplicates? (I've read this similar question, but the poster there is asking about visual duplicates with …
Indicating end of Standard Input
How does one indicate that one has finished entering test in stdin? For example, let's say that I wish to encrypt 'blue' using MD5 (I know MD5 is unsecure, but just for this example). I tried which I was led to understand is how one pipes input to stdin, but it doesn't work right. But if I just ent…
What tool can generate MD5 from the command-line?
Is there any tool that can automate by script to generate file MD5? I used to use Cygwin but I am looking for another solution without having Cygwin installed.
Where are Blue Screen of Death events logged on Windows XP and how can I view the history of them?
I got a Blue Screen Of Death on reboot. Where are events like this logged on Windows XP and how can I view the history of the BSODs?
Float table to bottom of page in Word 2007
Is it possible to float a table to the bottom of a page in Word 2007? I am making a template for revisable documents for work (specs, routines etc) and I want the front page to contain the document title, and a table of revisions. I want to float this table to the bottom of the page. So as I add ro…
How do I know if the fonts in a PDF file are embedded or not?
How can I understand that the fonts in a PDF file are embedded or not?
Torrent Client - Command line - Windows
I just wonder Is there any command line torrent client ? Like downloader.
How to establish a remote desktop connection from Windows 7 to Mac OS Leopard?
Possible Duplicates: Remote desktop to Mac from various platforms (Windows, Ubuntu) I try to make a remote desktop connection from Win 7 machine to Mac OS Leopard machine. How can I accomplish that? Thanks EDIT: When I try to connect via VNC after entering the IP address and password of server, pro…
How do I browse fonts as files in Windows Explorer
How can I browse the C:\Windows\Fonts directory as regular files instead of fonts in the Windows 7 Explorer? I need to access the Security tab in Properties, since the fonts have bad privileges after restoring a backup from another computer. Edit: I can open the Properties dialog by right-clicking …
How to find username on remote computer?
I have the IP addresses of some computers on my network. Is there any command line tool like PsExec, which can take the IP Address as input and find out the username of the currently logged in user? I can install stuff on my workstation, but not the others. I can also run Metasploit / NMap / any ot…
Using command line to connect to a wireless network with an http login
I'm trying to connect to a wifi network where it hijacks all requests and redirects you to a page where you have to agree to a terms of use before it lets you connect to the actual outside world. This is a pretty common practice, and usually doesn't pose much of a problem. However, I've got a compu…
Where does Firefox store the opened windows/tabs/URLs for session restore after a crash?
In which location and file does Firefox save the last windows I had opened (when Firefox crashed)? I have a complete "hot dump" copy of a file system and need to restore the state Firefox was when the system crashed, but I cannot restore the full backup itself. I can only extract the files of Firef…
How "unique" is a Windows Product Key?
I'm wondering if the Windows Product Key used for activating any Windows since XP is unique to this installation. How do OEM systems and corporate licenses fit into this scheme? Do they use the same product key for several systems or is each one activated with a seperate key?
Can I speed up cygwin's fork?
I came across a post discussing the speed of forking in Cygwin, giving an expected 'fork rate' in Windows XP of around 30-50 per-second (link) I've got a Core 2 duo (1.79GHz) which I would expect to get comparable results, but it's only managing around 8 forks per second (and sometimes a lot fewer)…
Is my Windows 7 x86 license key valid for a x64 installation of Windows?
Possible Duplicate: When reinstalling Windows 7, does the language, version, architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) or source (OEM, retail, or MSDN) matter? I've just got a new laptop with Windows 7 x86 Home Premium installed, however I ideally I'd like to be running a 64-bit operating system: Is my Windo…
Why Windows needs reboot a lot more than Linux?
I use both Ubuntu and Windows XP. One thing that catches my attention for a long time is the high need for reboots in Windows. Most of the time when I install a program, Windows requests to reboot system. This happens considerably more frequently than Linux. Why is it so? Thanks!
Dismissing systray balloons with the keyboard?
This is probably a supplementary question to how to access the systray using the keyboard... I've read that, and done some googling (google fu lacking, or there really is no answer), but I can't find a nice quick keyboard shortcut to dismiss those info balloons that apps in the system tray choose t…
How can I make subversion reset the stored passwords/users and remember my authentication credentials?
Background: I used to have everything working just fine on my fresh install: At some point I needed to commit stuff using a different account. So I did that But since then, everytime I want to commit as 'nicdumz' (default user, all repos have been checked-out with that user), it prompts me for my p…