Links

Fix Windows Update Problems
Microsoft FixIt solution for issues arising out of Windows update issues.

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Chrome Alternate Installer
Installs Google Chrome for multiple user accounts

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Internet Speed Test
Have you ever wondered how fast your internet connection really is?  Click on the link above to test your internet speed.

Try the test at different times of the day to help determine the optimal time of the day to surf, or try the test at different locations with different connection types (dial-up vs. cable) to determine the fastest connection speed.

The upload speed is usually slower than download speed.  This is by design of the ISP that you have.  They reserve fast upload speeds for their web host customer paying the big bucks for access.

This test will help you to understand the value of a fast internet connection.  Our internet connection typically runs at 6 Mbps for download and about 360 Kbps for upload, now that's fast!

Thanks to Speakeasy.net for the test.

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Resetting Your Internet Connection (newer modems with Comcast Triple Play)
This document describes exactly how to properly reset your modem and router to restore your Comcast Internet Connection, when it has gone down.  Try this before calling Comcast and spending an hour on the phone with their tech support reconnecting your modem/router.  This fixes the problem about 90% of the time.

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Resetting Your Internet Connection (older modems)
This document describes exactly how to properly reset your modem and router to restore your Comcast Internet Connection, when it has gone down.  Try this before calling Comcast and spending an hour on the phone with their tech support reconnecting your modem/router.  This fixes the problem about 90% of the time.

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CD Drive Technology
This document outlines CD Technology including the various CD drives, media and software.   Recommendations are given as to which software to use with each media type to achieve backups, music CDs and archives.

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Hebrew Keyboard Layout
This document shows the layout of the standard Hebrew Keyboard layout.

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Microsoft Support Knowledgebase
The Microsoft Knowledgebase is an excellent resource of information to solve problems with Microsoft problems.  From Windows to Office, SQL to Visual Basic, this website has it all.

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Miscellaneous Fixes

The TCP/IP Fix

1. Goto a DOS prompt
2. c:>netsh int ip reset resetlog.txt
3. Hit the enter key

Comcast Proxy: sas.ce1.attbb.net:8800

Reset Winsock
netsh winsock reset

Reset Firewal
netsh firewall reset

Fix Windows Files
sfc /scannow

Fix Unbootable Disk
C:> cd\
C:> attrib -h boot.ini
C:> attrib -s boot.ini
C:> attrib -r boot.ini
C:> del boot.ini
C:> bootcfg /rebuild
C:> chkdsk /r /f
C:> fixboot

Windows Diagnostics
msconfig
msinfo32
reli

Remote Obsolete Installer Files
Install Windows Cleanup Utility
Run from Command Prompt: C:\Program Files\Windows Installer Clean Up\msizap G!

Reset Windows Update Components
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058

Reg Key that Prevents Programs from Running (due to Malware)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\DisallowRun