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Enable/Disable response to ICMP Type 17 address request messages in local network

Networking Comments Off

Oct 252008

Networked Computers can send ICMP Type 17 messages to know the subnet mask of the local network. Only hosts configured to be routers or gateways can respond to these messages. By default Windows hosts do not respond to ICMP Type 17 (Address request) messages as restriced by RFC 1122.

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Launchy – Application launcher for Windows

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Oct 252008

What if I said, you may never have to use your mouse or touchpad again? Yes, Launchy is an application launcher for Windows. Launchy is a free utility designed to help you forget about your start menu, the icons on your desktop, and even your file manager. Originally, designed for Windows XP can be made to work in Windows 2000 as well.

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What is the WINSXS directory in Windows server 2008 and Vista

Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista 1 Response »

Oct 242008

One of the largest changes between previous versions of Windows and Windows Vista was a move from an INF described OS to componentization. A component in Windows is one or more binaries, a catalog file, and an XML file that describes everything about how the files should be installed. From associated registry keys and services to what kind security permissions the files should have. Components are grouped into logical units, and these units are used to build the different Windows editions.

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How to Read Feeds in Outlook Express/Outlook 2003/XP/2000 with RSS Popper

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Oct 232008

If you are using Outlook 2003/xp/2000 or Outlook Express, you want to read rss feeds from your outlook/outlook express you have to use addon called RSS Popper.If you are using outook 2007 there is already built in feature to read rss feeds.

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Fix for Vista does not keep its DHCP IP address if a DHCP server is not available

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Oct 232008

If a Windows Vista-based Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client computer is restarted and if the DHCP Server service is not available, the client will not maintain a valid lease. Therefore, you cannot access some network resources.

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