GFI MailArchiver
Deploying GFI MailArchiver with Exchange 2010, Using the Outlook Connector, Importing and Exporting Data. KB ID 0000666 Problem I’ve been involved with Exchange for a long time, either being directly responsible for it, or supporting others that do. And like all systems it would run a lot smoother if you kept users away from it! But unfortunately you can’t, so your system is probably full of users “Deleted...
Malwarebytes – Manually Update Database/Definitions
KB ID 0000629 Problem I was called to a 2003 Server yesterday, that was riddled with malware, whatever was on there was generating a lot of network traffic, so the first thing I did was disconnect it from the network. That’s fine, but if I wanted to use my usual ‘weapon of choice’ Malwarebytes, how was I going to get the latest database installed? Solution WARNING: There is a note on the Malwarebytes website that...
EditPlus – Enable ‘Word Wrap’ Permanently
KB ID 0000675 Problem I work with text files a a lot, and while Notepad is great, sometimes I want to look at line numbers or do some spell checking, so I prefer EditPlus. The biggest problem with that is, by default word wrap is disabled. You can simply go to Document > Word-wrap, but it only affects the open document. I want word wrap enabled globally! Solution 1. Whilst in EditPlus > Tools > Preference > File >...
Microsoft Autoroute Install Errors (Windows 8)
KB ID 0000686 Problem I only use Autoroute once a month, (when I put my mileage in at work!). So this month I had a head slap when it was one of the bits of software I had forgotten to install on my freshly rebuilt laptop. So I fired up the setup for Autoroute 2007 and it failed. So I moaned and was furnished with a shiny new copy of Autoroute 2011. But when I tried to install it, this happened. Microsoft Autoroute 2011 Setup One of...
Cannot Install Malwarebytes (Already Infected) – Deploy Chameleon
KB ID 0000750 Problem If I’m working on a machine that I suspect is infected by Malware/Spyware then one of the first tools I reach for is Malware Bytes. Spyware / Malware Rogue AV and Rogue Antispyware “Scareware” As it’s one of the most popular repair tools, it’s not uncommon for the writers of these pieces of malicious code, to actively block the installation of Malwarebytes. So the publishers of...
Getting Rid of the ‘Ask Toolbar’
KB ID 0000754 Problem The ‘Ask Toolbar’ is a swear word in my office this morning, I noticed it in my “Add Remove Programs” today, and it refused to be removed. All Chrome browser windows should be closed in order to complete the uninstallation. Please close all Chrome bowser windows. Click OK if you are ready to proceed with the uninstallation. Solution Well there were no Chrome windows open, (so I thought)....
How to Convert FLAC files to MP3 (For Free)
KB ID 0000780 Problem Some audiophile types love FLAC files, but I can’t really tell the difference between a flac file and an mp3. All my digital music collection is in mp3 format (I convert all the iTunes stuff I buy from m4a to mp3 as soon as i get it). You can convert flac to mp3 using WinAmp Pro (but that’s not free). This method is completely free and preserves any tags (artist name, track name album name etc)...
Stop EditPlus Creating .bak files
KB ID 0000825 Problem I use EditPlus 3 a lot for editing firewall configs, and just taking notes. But freshly installed it has the annoying habit of creating .bak (backup) files for every file you work on. I tend to keep the notes I’m working on on my desktop, so this can clutter it up with annoying icons. Solution 1. Launch EditPlus > Tools > Preferences > Files. 2. Untick ‘Create backup file when saving’...
SEM – SPAMfighter Exchange Module – Installation and Configuration with Exchange 2013
KB ID 0000824 Problem “I seem to get a lot of spam”, and “I get a lot more spam than I used to” are right up there with “My computer is running slow”. It’s a problem that, eats up users time and fills your mail stores with junk, and time/disk space costs money. SEM is tiny! In a world where a graphics driver is now over 100MB the entire install suite is less than 11MB. This is going into my...
How to Convert .M4a Tracks to .Mp3
KB ID 0000908 Problem I know M4a is essentially Mp4 anyway, but I have all my music in Mp3 format, and I can’t play an M4a file in my car! Solution Here I’m just converting one M4a file, but if you have a lot, the procedure is exactly the same. 1. Place your M4a file(s) in a folder > Open iTunes > File > Add Folder to Library > Navigate to your folder and select it. 2. File > Preferences > Import...