I was trying to install an application on a VM running Server 2008 R2. The program required Microsoft's .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and wouldn't install without it. Oddly, Windows Updates was installing updates for .NET Framework 3.5 and installing .NET Framework 4 didn't work either. I tried downloading the .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 but when I ran the installer, I received … [Read more...]
Internet Explorer 9 Now Available For Download
Earlier this month, Microsoft got some publicity for its efforts to kill off Internet Explorer 6 and tonight they're launching the next generation of browser at SXSW, an "annual music, film, and interactive conference and festival held in Austin". With a live streaming event, IE9 features were explained and its strengths were demoed. The final version is now available to … [Read more...]
Extracting The .msi From The Latest Adobe Reader Setup Executable
Adobe can't seem to make up their mind whether they're going to be convenient and provide a .msi for each incremental update to Adobe Reader or not. Unlike Adobe Acrobat, where the updates have to be slip-streamed into the base installer (as demonstrated previously with Adobe Acrobat 9.3.2), the Adobe Reader .msi is fully prepared with each update, you just have to extract it … [Read more...]
Magic Boss Key – Get Back To Work Instantly
So let's say you're at work and you're on the clock. You're supposed to be working, but your friend two cubicles over just sent you a link posted to something funny. It was funny and then you got distracted looking at some of the other postings there. Suddenly you hear footsteps rapidly approaching your desk! Those footsteps sound like your boss and they're headed your way! You … [Read more...]
Countdown to the Disappearance of Internet Explorer 6
A year ago yesterday, a funeral was held for IE6, the browser from Microsoft that had a strong grip on its market share despite its age, limitations, and superior replacements. Regardless of the funeral, IE6 continues to be used. IE6countdown.com is a website run by Microsoft to monitor the market share of IE6 until it is below 1% (it is currently at 12% worldwide).10 years ago … [Read more...]