Capture Device Offline in Adobe Premiere Elements
October 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Details: Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 has been previously installed on a computer running Windows XP Professional, but it has not been updated since 09/11/2006. If you launch the program, then you may receive the following message when attempting to capture video from an external device: “Capture Device Offline.” Problem: A Digital Videocassette Recorder (Sony DVCAM [...]
Changing the Default Save Option in Microsoft Office 2007 Applications
June 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment
For Microsoft Word 2007 1. Open Microsoft Word, then click on the “Office Button” (located on the upper-left hand corner of the application) 2. Click on Word Options, then select the category “Save” (located on the left hand side) 3. Click on the drop-down menu labeled “Save files in this format”, then select Word 97-2003 [...]
A few months ago someone asked me about the feasibility of managing Windows-based virtual machines (VMs) that can be launched from an Intel-based Mac. I thought about the possibilities for a few minutes then a flush of ideas started to swirl around my head. Management of computers in a cross platform environment can sometimes be [...]
An iMac and a Black Screen
May 29, 2007 | 7 Comments
I recently purchased a 20″ Intel-based iMac from Apple. I did not purchase it for myself, but for my niece. I happen to live in the same household, so I perform all security related updates on the system. I’m basically her in-house System Administrator. However, lately she has begun to complain about being unable to [...]
Someone recently requested assistance after they encountered a problem with using Microsoft Access 2003 to edit and print reports from previously created databases. After listening to a brief description of the problem, it was evident that the cause of their problem was a combination of using Microsoft Access 2003 and having an HP LaserJet printer [...]
If you’re one of the unlucky few who installed Windows Vista on a computer, customized the settings, and later installed additional software, but completely forgot to activate the product. Then in all likelihood you’re pretty upset at yourself for forgetting to overlook a minor setup step. Microsoft has repeatedly stated that the OS will go [...]
When I Run dsa.msc in Windows Vista, I receive “MMC Could Not Create the Snap-in”
February 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment
If you are one of the lucky few who got to experiment with Microsoft Windows Vista prior to its official launch date, then most likely you are a System Administrator for a large organization. As such you most likely completely wiped out your best system to install Microsoft’s latest operating system. After spending a considerable [...]
Managing Windows Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) in Windows Vista
January 24, 2007 | 1 Comment
When it comes to using the latest and greatest in software and hardware you like to be at the vanguard of it all. In fact, you have already completely wiped out your old operating system from your computer and taken the plunge into the unknown by installing Microsoft’s latest operating system. You feel comfortable and [...]
Software Deployment: Adobe Acrobat 8.0
January 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Purpose: Deploy software applications to multiple users in a network environment with the knowledge that each software installation package has been configured in a specific way requiring non-existent to very minimal user interaction. Tools: 1. An .msi editor with the ability to create .mst (transform) files – Adobe Customization Wizard 8 2. A third party [...]
Software Deployment: Adobe Acrobat 7.0
January 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Purpose: Deploy software applications to multiple users in a network environment with the knowledge that each software installation package has been configured in a specific way requiring non-existent to very minimal user interaction. Tools: 1. An .msi editor with the ability to create .mst (transform) files – Adobe Installshield Tuner 7 2. A third party [...]