Windows ‘ Error while installing WebDAV IIS Version 7.0 is required’
Nov17

Windows ‘ Error while installing WebDAV IIS Version 7.0 is required’

KB ID 0000293  Problem I had this error in Windows Server 2008 R2, though you will see the same on Windows 7, you may assume you are running IIS 7, but you are actually running IIS 7.5. Error: IIS Version 7.0 is required to use this product Thankfully you don’t have to download another version of WebDAV you just need to enable it. Solution You need to enable WebDAV, it’s now a “feature”. Windows 7 Enable WebDAV...

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Watermark: Windows 7 Evaluation copy. Build 7601- How to Remove
Nov17

Watermark: Windows 7 Evaluation copy. Build 7601- How to Remove

KB ID 0000318  Problem A while ago I wrote an article on how to remove the 7600 watermark. Then I noticed this bad boy had appeared, the culprit for my watermarks reappearance is the Windows 7 SP1 (beta) that I’m running. (Update 11/01/10 – this also occurs with SP1 Release Candidate) Unlike previously, a simple “Bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING OFF” command DOES NOT WORK. Note: I am running a fully licensed and...

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Disable ‘Fast user Switching’
Nov17

Disable ‘Fast user Switching’

KB ID 0000320  Problem Fast user switching was introduced with Windows XP (though XP can’t do this when joined to a domain). Starting with Windows Vista you COULD do this in a domain environment. Some users and sysadmins see this as a bad thing (having users logged on with sessions open that may get forgotten about). Should you with to disable this feature then do the following, Solution Option 1 – Via the registry 1. On...

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Windows – Search the Internet from the Start Menu
Nov17

Windows – Search the Internet from the Start Menu

KB ID 0000394 Problem I think this is a feature that should be enabled by default, perhaps it will be in Windows 8. Essentially just a quick policy change and you can perform an internet search with your default browser and search provider, straight from Windows Search/Run box. Solution   Related Articles, References, Credits, or External Links NA

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Windows 7 – Cannot Install Service Pack 1Windows Server 2008 R2 – Cannot Install Service Pack 1
Nov17

Windows 7 – Cannot Install Service Pack 1Windows Server 2008 R2 – Cannot Install Service Pack 1

KB ID 0000408  Problem It’s the same service pack for both products (in case you were wondering about the title). Service Pack 1 has been out for a just over a week now, so we have had enough time to see any glitches and problems. Solution Errors: If your update fails with error 8007f0f4 or FFFFFFFF this has been attributed to malware click here. If your update fails with error 0x800f0a12 Press Start > Run > cmd {enter}...

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