Build a Bootable Flash Drive with Windows PE 3.0
KB ID 0000249 Problem I’ve had my trusty Reatogo Boot CD in the back of my CD wallet for a few years now, I thought it was about time I put that sort of functionality on a flash drive, and as we have Windows PE 3.0 now I though that was the best option. Solution Before you start you are going to need… 1. A flash drive (obviously), I’m using a 16GB flash drive, but you can get away with 4GB, though to be honest...
Active Sync Support Code:0x85010014 On Mobile Device
KB ID 0000010 Problem Note: This Article has been updated please go here When you try and run ActiveSync (from a mobile device), it fails with this error code 0x85010014 Solution Note: This is lifted (with some subtle changes) Directly from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/817379 Before you begin To create a secondary virtual directory for Exchange that is based on steps 1 through 4 of the following procedure, make sure that...
Watch BBC iPlayer on your Windows Mobile Device
KB ID 0000160 Problem At time of writing only the Samsung i900 is supported, which is great if – unlike me you have one, however if you don’t then you need a workaround. Solution 1. You need to install the Opera Browser on your device Click Here 2. Launch Opera and in the url bar go to opera:config 3. Scroll all the way down to Custom User-Agent and type in sgh-i900 4. Scroll all the way down and click Save, (If it asks...
‘BTTRAYCE’ is not a valid Pocket PC application
KB ID 0000168 Problem Seen, post install of TomTom 7 you will get this error when the phone boots, also Bluetooth will NOT WORK This happens because TomTom drops in a couple of .dll files to the phones Windows Directory. Solution You need to rename the .dll files in question, thay are, WindowsBtSdkCE30.dll WindowsBtCoreIf.dll This should be done on the device, launch “File Explorer”, Note: thes files are hidden by...
Windows Mobile 7 – First Look
KB ID 0000225 Problem Although it was only unveiled in February, you can now get a better idea of what Windows Mobile 7 is going to look like. Solution 1. Firstly you need to download the Windows Phone Development kit. Once you have it downloaded follow the screen shots below. Click Image to Follow Install Sequence. 2. All Fine and Dandy but, all it has is internet Explorer, to see a bit more download A CUSTOM PHONE ROM and...
Cannot Sync HTC HD2 with Windows Mobile Device Center
KB ID 0000232 Problem This is what you are seeing This is what you want to see Solution This one had me stumped for a while, 1. On the phone go to settings, locate “Other”. 2. Select the USB to PC Option. 3. Select ActiveSync, and untick “enable faster data syncronisation” > OK. 4. Now when you reconnect the phone, the drivers will install, and you can sync. Related Articles, References, Credits, or...
Windows – “Don’t Display Last Login User Name” via GPO
KB ID 0000460 Problem By default Windows will display the last user that successfully logged on, on shared machines or in a secure domain environment you might not want this.. Solution On a Single (stand alone) machine. 1. Click start and in the run/search box type gpedit.msc{enter} 2. Navigate to > Computer Configuration > Windows settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options >...
Prevent Users changing Desktop Wallpaper with Group Policy
KB ID 0000461 Problem If you need to lock down your client machines desktops and prevent your users from changing the wallpaper, then here’s a run through on how to do it. Solution 1. On your domain controller , Start > Administrative Tools > Group Policy Management Console > Either create a new policy and link it to your targeted USERS or edit an existing one, then navigate to; User Configuration > Administrative...
Disable “Ease of access” Settings from the Windows Logon Screen via GPO
KB ID 0000462 Problem Did a migration of a school the other week, afterwards it seems the “little darlings” had discovered that they could (from the logon screen) access the “Ease of access” settings and enable “High Contrast”, which is obviously hilarious, but annoying for their teachers. Ease of Access, is designed as part of the accessibility options, and as such has no GPO settings, (I’m...
Remove the Recycle Bin Via Group Policy
KB ID 0000463 Problem You might ask “why would I want to do this?” But if your users do not have access to local drives, then nothing’s going to get put in the recycle bin anyway, so it’s one less thing they can fiddle with. Solution 1. On your domain controller , Start > Administrative Tools > Group Policy Management Console > Either create a new policy and link it to your targeted USERS or edit an...