Tag: windows

  • Register for Visual Studio 2010 Beta Exams (.NET 4.0)

    Time for (free) Beta Exams again Information can be found from here http://blogs.technet.com/betaexams/archive/2010/03/17/register-for-tools-utilities-2010-beta-exams.aspx Register via http://register.prometric.com For easier reference, exams available are listed below (along with PromoCode) Exam 71-511, TS: Windows Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 – 511BC Exam 71-515, TS: Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 – 515AA Exam 70-513:…

  • Safety settings on this machine prohibit accessing a data source on another domain

    Encountered this message many times with sites using PivotTable component of OWC11 (office web components) “Safety settings on this machine prohibit accessing a data source on another domain” This is a browser restriction (at least with IE). Before resolving this, make sure you are accessing a trusted site. Resolution: 1. Add site to the zone…

  • Windows XP Service Pack 3 Now Available

    I just received a notification of Service Pack 3 for Windows XP availability when I opened my PC. (automatic updates – have mine set to notify when updates are available) Here a link to Release Notes which I recommend reading before installing the update. [more] In the release notes it says: Internet Explorer If you…

  • Visual Studio 2008, SQL Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Launch Philippines

    Microsoft Philippines Launch for these new 2008 products will be on April 10, 2008 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia Complex. Public Registration will begin on March 24 on this Registration Link  Stay tuned for updates on: http://msforums.ph/forums/p/46593/220607.aspx#220607 Microsoft Philippines Heroes Happen Hope to see you there!

  • Install .NET Windows Service with Visual Studio Setup Wizard or Project

    I've done this a couple of times but I still tend to forget at times so I might as well post here for me and hopefully someone else's reference. To create a Windows Service see this article by Ken Getz : Windows Services: New Base Classes in .NET Make Writing a Windows Service Easy There…