New Version of MSCONFIG

There's a new update for Windows XP (KB906569). It adds a new “Tools” tab to the far right of the utility, giving you easier access to: %windir%system32\winver.exe %windir%system32\cmd.exe %windir%system32\Eventvwr.msc %windir%system32\inetcpl.cpl %windir%system32\cmd.exe /k %windir%system32\ipconfig.exe /all %windir%system32\netsh.exe diag gui %windir%system32\appwiz.cpl %windir%regedit.exe %windir%system32\wscui.cpl C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\MSInfo\msinfo32.exe %windir%system32\sysdm.cpl %windir%system32\restore\rstrui.exe %windir%system32\taskmgr.exe Might help a new power user, but it's [...]

Microsoft Spam Filter – Out of Control?

I just tried responding to a very cordial email message sent to me this morning by Mike Van Snellenberg, dev lead, Server Feedback Systems. Seconds later, I received a bounce from Microsoft's mail server. This was not the first time I had been smacked in the face by their anti-spam technology. Instead of wasting my [...]

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Never, EVER operate a broom without a rear view mirror. EVER. Is it okay to cry now?