.NET Runtime 2.0 Error Reporting: SCOM Console crashes constantly

What the hell? SCOM console on the SCOM management server was crashing. Event log has the following very descriptive cryptic error log. Event Type: ErrorEvent Source: .NET Runtime 2.0 Error ReportingEvent Category: NoneEvent ID: 5000Date: 12/23/2008Time: 9:33:02 AMUser: N/AComputer: MySCOMServerDescription:EventType clr20r3, P1 microsoft.mom.ui.console.exe, P2 6.0.4900.0, P3 47b71095, P4 mscorlib, P5 2.0.0.0, P6 4333ab80, P7 edf, … Continue reading .NET Runtime 2.0 Error Reporting: SCOM Console crashes constantly →

Freeware: xB Browser. Who wants to browse anonymously? Sometimes I do.

The main advantage compared to other anonymous web browsers is that xB Browser requires no configuration or technical knowledge in order to achieve anonymity. xB Browser is open-source so you can feel safe knowing what goes into our code. Additionally, it is even portable on a USB stick so you can take it to work, … Continue reading Freeware: xB Browser. Who wants to browse anonymously? Sometimes I do. →

Map Network drive with different credentials in command line

One of these wonderful days, I came across a need to map a network drive before I run a script. It’s a hassle to manually create the network drive mapping every time. This is because I was using different credentials to map the network drive. Then I put my mask, and yelled “This is the … Continue reading Map Network drive with different credentials in command line →

Agent proxying needs to be enabled for a health service to submit discovery data about other computers

I had following error message keep showing up in SCOM console as error. I keep checking my SCOM server is enabled for “Agent Proxying” (SCOM Console –> Administration –> Agent Managed Computers, right click on the computer and select properties, check the check box in Security tab). But the error message wasn’t going away. … Continue reading Agent proxying needs to be enabled for a health service to submit discovery data about other computers →

HD Wallpapers

InterfaceLift is a great source for great high resolution wallpapers. I still download wallpapers from here. Check it out here: http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper_beta/downloads/date/any/

Vista Wallpaper Pack

These pictures owner (Hamand Darwish)’s own words, My Windows Vista Desktop Wallpaper Pack is a collection of the images I have taken under contract with Microsoft, in early 2006, during the Windows Vista photo-shoot. Two of the images in the pack are included in Windows Vista's installation disk, while the rest just didn't make the … Continue reading Vista Wallpaper Pack →

Disable and block startup programs (Free Software)

I came across this program at lifehacker blogs and turn out to be very useful and works very well. It blocks those pesky malware/adware changing your internet startup page and any new start up programs. And it is Free. Try it yourself : Disable Status

TechNet Magazine Features Windows Vista Tips This Month for IT Pros – Windows Experience Blog – The Windows Blog

These are very nice set of tips for Vista. Check it out at: TechNet Magazine Features Windows Vista Tips This Month for IT Pros - Windows Experience Blog - The Windows Blog

Circle Dock: Another cool looking dock

I came across this dock and using it for past two months. It turn out to be very usable cook looking dock for me. Download it here: Circle Dock

Tip: Hide Desktop Icons

In Windows XP and Vista, you can hide all Desktop Icons in 3 mouse clicks. You can show the icons in same 3 clicks. Right click on your desktop, select “Arrange Icons By” and select “Show desktop Icons” to hide (and show it later).