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WAMPserver Error: Could Not Execute Menu Item
While working on my development site the other day, I needed to temporarily disable the alias_module of Apache. When it came time to re-enable it again, I ran into this error: Could not execute menu item (internal error) [Exception] Could not perform service action: The service has not been started Typically when I adjust a module in Apache or extension in PHP, the service automatically restarts. It didn’t in this case, so I figured stopping [...]
Remove Program From File’s Recommended Programs List
Have you ever opened a file with the wrong program and later found that program listed as a “Recommended Program” for other files of that file type? It’s the wrong program and you accidentally selected it once. Why does it keep showing up? The problem is called file type association. You opened a file using a certain program, so now all files of that same type open with that program. In this tech tip example, [...]
Snipping Tool Vs. Print Screen
Taking pictures of your screen, or screenshots as they’re called, is a great supplement to a technical support query, especially if you’re looking for help online. They offer the technician a visual of the problem over a textual description, which could cause confusion, especially if incorrect terminology is used. As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. Print Screen Key Prior to Windows Vista, acquiring a screenshot involved pressing the PrtScn (Print [...]
Quick Q & A: 1
In this new segment, I’ll offer quick answers to questions I’ve received from comments, emails, or search queries. Can I install AVG Free 2011 over 9.0? You do not need to uninstall AVG 9.0 before beginning to install AVG 2011. During the installation, version 9.0 will be removed automatically before version 2011′s files are in place. You may be requested to reboot your computer during 9.0′s uninstall process. Any quality program will overwrite the predecessor. [...]
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Using WampServer 2 For Local Web Development
WampServer is a server environment that runs locally on your computer. It allows you to create web applications with Apache, MySQL, and PHP on a Windows computer. It also comes with phpMyAdmin to manage database information just as you would on your web host’s server. Installing WampServer is pretty straight forward. Download WampServer 2 and begin the installation wizard. Accept the license agreement (GNU General Public License 2), choose the installation location, optionally create shortcut [...]
Installing AVG Free 2011
On September 28th, AVG Technologies released the latest version of their anti-virus client AVG Anti-virus 2011 (a.k.a. AVG version 10 as it’s called on the program’s About window). It comes in three editions: Internet Security, Anti-virus, and Anti-virus Free. For those that use a different anti-virus client, you can still use the free LinkScanner tool for safer online web browsing. It is built into all three editions of AVG Anti-virus. Now, let’s install AVG Free [...]