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Score Clipboard spontaneously fills w/ Screen Captures
Mike - 12 May 2007 12:19 PM - 2 messages
At irregular intervals, my Clipboard spontaneously fills with Screen Captures and I can no longer Cut, Copy or Paste either by right-clicking, using cntrl characters or by clicking pulldown options. I'm running XP SP2. ...
Score ConfigurationSettings.AppSettings.Set question
John - 12 May 2007 4:29 AM - 3 messages
Hi If I use ConfigurationSettings.AppSettings.Set("KeyName", "KeyValue"), where does the KeyName/KeyValue combination ends up? In a file? In windows registry? Thanks Regards ...
Score Obsolete function
John - 12 May 2007 1:29 AM - 7 messages
Hi When using 'ConfigurationSettings.AppSettings.Get' I get the below warning. What is the problem and how can I fix it? Thanks Regards = Warning Message ============================ Warning 9 'Public Shared ReadOnly Property AppSettings() As System.Collections.Specialized.NameValueCollection' is obsolete: 'This ...
Score Selective copying of file via set-up
John - 12 May 2007 1:11 AM - 3 messages
Hi Is there a way to for a set-up project to copy a specific file during installation only if destination does not already have this file? Thanks Regards ...
Score how to preview the crystal reports in asp.net
Simone - 11 May 2007 9:00 PM - 2 messages
Hello I am new to this :) I have created a crystal reports and tried using the Crystal Report Viewer but when I try to preview the report it prompts me for a user name and password. I am using a dataset (table adapter) that is linked to a string ...
Score Open a file
Peter Larsen [] - 11 May 2007 5:56 PM - 2 messages
Hi, How do i open a file in the following format: "::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\\::{416651E4-9C3C-11D9-8BDE-F66BAD1E3F3A}\\856736438458\\Docs\\Test.TXT" The path points to a file located on my Nokia mobil phone. The SFGAO_FILESYSTEM attribute is set for the file, but not the SFGAO_STREAM ...
Score Access Database
BooDawg - 11 May 2007 4:43 PM - 2 messages
for some reason I can no longer open one of my Access database file.  I get the following error message - "You do not have the necessary permissions to use the 'J:\My Documents Home 012606\AccessDocs\develop.mdb' object.  Have ...
Score XML Exception
shil - 11 May 2007 4:00 PM - 2 messages
In my project I have to read XML files I collect from people. Some of the XML files have weird characters in the date format, due to which I get an exception on the ReadXml method of the dataset. I have this code in Framework 2.0. ...
Score C# Write lines to file at high volume, multiple threads
Dameon - 11 May 2007 3:51 PM - 2 messages
Hi - I am attempting to write lines to a file at high volume, multiple threads. Here is my scenario: (initial "WriteToFile" object created via a parent multithreaded process, which receives files, can call custom code for each file received - much like ...
Score Send email with attachment from vb.net windows application
shil - 11 May 2007 2:39 PM - 2 messages
Hi, I'm using FW 2.0 to send an email with an attachment using System.Net.Mail class. If I try to attach a file from my file system, I could successfully send the eamil. But I need to generate a report ...
Score Uplaod Large Files Using ASP.NET
Prasad Patil - 11 May 2007 2:35 PM - 2 messages
Hi, I have to upload large files using ASP.net on the remote server. Any ideas or suggestions would be of great help! Cheers Prasad ...
Score encryption padding problem with RijndaelManaged
Jon Jacobs - 11 May 2007 2:09 PM - 5 messages
I thought the following code worked for me until I looked closer. My first clue came when I tried to decrypt the file, and got a CryptographicException saying: Padding is invalid and cannot be removed. I looked at the file sizes, and the encrypted file is a ...
Score How to ship read-only xml files
Argirop - 11 May 2007 1:25 PM - 4 messages
I need to include some xml files with my windows form application. These files are user as read-only by the application. Furthermore the user should not be able to modify them (idealy should be hidden for him/her). What is the best method to do this? ...
Score Unstable VS2005
Clive Dixon - 11 May 2007 1:15 PM - 2 messages
We have recently upgraded to VS2005 (&SP1, .NET 3.0, 'Vista SDK', VS add-ins for WPF,WF,WCF, running under XP Pro), and we are experiencing constant crashing problems, mainly (but not exclusively) immediately after starting a debug run whilst windows form visual designer pages are open. Has anyone ...
Score Manifest Generation and Editing Tool (Mage.exe)
Nethesh - 11 May 2007 1:14 PM - 2 messages
Where I can find to download "Manifest Generation and Editing Tool (Mage.exe) " or "Manifest Generation and Editing Tool, Graphical Client (MageUI.exe) ". Is there any other tool which will help me to include with an application (developed using VB6.0) an embedded manifest that defines its execution level. ...
Score Help with authentication
Peps - 11 May 2007 9:42 AM - 2 messages
Hello, I'm just starting to learn VB.NET and I would like your advice in setting up authentication. I'm trying to build a site that will capture a user's domain credentials and have it check against a database to see if that ...
Score Button border issue in flat style
Shauli - 11 May 2007 6:22 AM - 4 messages
Hi, I created a button with flat style appearance and with border size set to 0. When the button is in focus it gets a border. How can I get rid of the border? Thanks Shaul ...
Score contacts problem
Irv - 11 May 2007 4:13 AM - 2 messages
When I have a document in Word that I want to fax from my computer, I click on print and then select Fax from the printer drop down box.  A window opens and I go to contacts.  When it opens it is not the same contact list that is ...
Score Free dotnet templates
Edward - 10 May 2007 9:59 PM - 3 messages
Hi All, I have got all the Microsoft starter kits and they are great for learning about dotnet, but I would love to find a place where I can download more Visually striking dotnet templates that have different presentation styles. ...
Score Incremental Key Seasrch, ComboBox
EdB - 10 May 2007 6:04 PM - 4 messages
I am trying to duplicate this functionality from VB6: Private Declare Function SendMessage Lib "user32" Alias "SendMessageA" _                                     (ByVal hWnd As Long, ByVal wMsg As Long, _ ...
Score Check Box Binding
Vernon Peppers - 10 May 2007 4:40 PM - 6 messages
I am having trouble with the binding of a check box.  I have a form for editing and adding reps.  I am using a bindingsource and a bindingnavigator.  I have on the form an "Active" checkbox, which is bound to the IsActive field ...
Score Playback sound is off pitch
vunderboy - 10 May 2007 2:29 PM - 2 messages
When I play back videos from news websites and from you tube the sound plays back in a weird sounding alien voice how do i fix this problem ...
Score How do I execute a batch file remotely?
rsine - 10 May 2007 12:26 PM - 2 messages
I need to execute a batch file (.bat) on a remote system.  Can this be done?  I have been trying to use the System.Diagnostics.Process.Start with no success.  So, I am wondering if I am using the wrong class, ...
Score General WebSite Dev Questions
C - 10 May 2007 9:55 AM - 2 messages
Hi, I have been approached by a company to do some work on their website. I am a Web Developer but don't come from a Multimedia background. The company is involved in Property Sales. They want 1) To record the number of hits on each viewing of a property on their site. ...
Score uk msdn pro subscription for sale
lucascullen - 10 May 2007 8:34 AM - 3 messages
Hi.  I've bought a RENEWAL subscription by mistake, and opnened the box before i relised! MS wont take it back, so im now trying to sell it.  Anyone intrested, email me at lucas.cul***@concepgloba.com ...
Score Crystal Reports and VS Express
Thomas Schremser - 10 May 2007 7:40 AM - 2 messages
Hi everybody! I'm using the full version of Crystal Reports XI (Version 11.0.0.1282) and Visual C# 2005 Express Edition. I want to create a report which should later be populated with data from a DataSet. Since my version of CR isn't integrated in the Express Edition of ...
Score MAGIC NUMBER
WELCOME ### - 10 May 2007 2:40 AM - 2 messages
Hello every one. The following is code built by C++ \ CLI . It's built well : -------------------------------------------------- #include "stdafx.h" #include <cstdlib> using namespace System; int main(array<System::String ^> ^args) { int magic; int guess; Console::Write(L"Enter Your Guess Number : "); ...
Score CPU Usage at 100%
BobT - 10 May 2007 1:10 AM - 4 messages
The last two days CPU usage has been at a constant 100%.  I ran AdAware & Spybot and Norton virus scan and didn't find any problems.  I turned off ZoneAlarm Pro also, and usage continued @ 100%.  When checking Task Mgr I ...
Score Weird TraceListener NewLine problem
The Man From SQL - 9 May 2007 7:54 PM - 3 messages
I'm having the darndest problem and I can't seem to recreate it anywhere, and I'm looking for someone with a little insight. I've created a custom EmailTraceListener which implements the TraceListener abstract class.  The EmailTraceListener stores all of the messages in a ...
Score Stopping Default Sound from Playing
Vernon Peppers - 9 May 2007 7:04 PM - 7 messages
I have an application that is designed for using with a bar code scanner.  I want the user to know that the scan was complete and the data was entered, so I am playing a system sound after data entry.  The data is being put into a ...
Score sql command
miladhatam@gmail.com - 9 May 2007 5:40 PM - 5 messages
hi how can i select last 5 fields of my table i don't know it sql command ...
Score Using reflection to get instance name
Jason Reynolds - 9 May 2007 2:06 PM - 3 messages
(using .net 2.0) Say you have a class structure like this: class Address .... end class class Person FirstName LastName MailingAddress as Address BillingAddress as Address end class I'm using reflection to pull out the values at runtime, but I'm having ...
Score TFSBuild MSBuild Command Line Arguments
Shikhar - 9 May 2007 12:34 PM - 3 messages
Hi, I am using TFSBuild so as to do some custom build tasks. Now, i want to pass a label\path as input to the build script. As far as MSBuild.exe is concerned, there exists a command line option ...
Score Excel Date/Day Formula
Chris waller - 9 May 2007 10:44 AM - 2 messages
I have a column of dates (A) on an Excel Spreadsheet. I would like a formula that gives me the Wednesday following. If the date is a Wednesday I would like it to show me the Wednesday of the following week. ...
Score How to report an error to microsoft?
Lloyd Dupont - 9 May 2007 6:19 AM - 7 messages
On "some client's computer" the folowing C# code: == XmlDocument doc = new XmlDocument(); .... doc.Save(Application.LocalUserAppDataPath + "config.config"); == throw the following error: == Exception : System.IO.IOException Message   : Unknown error "-1". Stack    :    at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath) ...
Score Standardized application logging
Leeh - 9 May 2007 1:43 AM - 2 messages
Hi, I am thinking to improve serveral application logging and make them consistent for easier monitoring and report. These applications are all windows service and provide clients some data. They have some similarities but content of the data, protocol and logic are quite ...
Score Mutex failing in Release
Cavey - 8 May 2007 9:58 PM - 3 messages
Hello, Encountering a issue where I define a mutex to enforce a single instance of an application. It works well under Debug but switching to release it fails everytime.. bool exclusive = false; Mutex m = new Mutex(true, "SOEIFrameworkMutex", out exclusive); ...
Score Setup Project Question - VS2005
zackary.evans - 8 May 2007 7:15 PM - 2 messages
Is there a way to automate the creation of a windows scheduled task via a setup project in visual studio 2005? thanks in advance ...
Score Photoshop
Buffy - 8 May 2007 6:42 PM - 4 messages
Is there a way to trim an object (such as a site plan) other than using 'crop'?  I want to be able to cut around the image like using scissors on paper not necessarily in a straight line. Thanks. ...
Score Windows XP (Pro) SP2 Firewall
JayDP - 8 May 2007 5:40 PM - 5 messages
HELP!  I have a small home network setup. One Desktop for me, one dektop for my two girls, a laptop for work, my wife's laptop, and my son's laptop for college work.  All in "WORKGROUP"  connected through wireless Verizon FIOS broadband ...
Score how to send email from vb.net windows app
shil - 8 May 2007 4:54 PM - 3 messages
Hi all, Can any one give me a sample code to send email from vb.net windows application? (not from the web application). Thanks ...
Score Searching a TextBox value from Table dynamically
sivagururaja - 8 May 2007 11:37 AM - 2 messages
Hi All, Im using ASP.NET with C#. (.NET 2005) In my page i want to allow the user to search the text from the SQL table. This is my table ID    Name          City          State ...
Score Unknown server tag 'ajaxToolkit:ScriptManager'
thejackofall - 8 May 2007 7:26 AM - 2 messages
Please help.  I am getting the following error when I attempt to use AJAX in a web page. <%@ Page Language="C#" MasterPageFile="~/Master/Master1.master" AutoEventWireup="true" CodeFile="Default.aspx.cs" Inherits="MyApp_Default" Title="Space" %> <%@ Register TagPrefix="ajaxToolkit" Assembly="AjaxControlToolkit" ...
Score Locating Glossary in Vista Premium
mdraywelsh - 8 May 2007 2:33 AM - 2 messages
Would someone instruct me how to access the Glossary with the computer terminology. Thank you! Mark ...
Score Accidentally wiped files
Matt Finish - 8 May 2007 1:58 AM - 3 messages
I was transferring files/documents onto an external hard drive and accidentally wiped my "My Documents" folder with a lot of important files, documents etc. Can anyone tell me how to recover them - system restore won't restore them ...
Score This Code
WELCOME ### - 8 May 2007 1:15 AM - 2 messages
Hi all From Beginner: The below is simple program written with C++/ CLR Console; showing the weights for each of 3 persons as: ============================ #include "stdafx.h" using namespace System; int main(array<System::String ^> ^args) { array<String^>^ names = {"Jim","Ted", "Bill"}; ...
Score Cannot uninstall .net 3 beta
tiggy2 - 7 May 2007 8:05 PM - 7 messages
I am trying to install Windows Home Server Connect on my laptop and the install falls over with a message that I have to unintall components (WinFX, Indigo etc) of .Net 3 Beta.  I have successfully installed WHS Connect on ...
Score Querying Exchange
hecsan07 - 7 May 2007 6:50 PM - 3 messages
I am writing an application that queries MS Exchange. I need to get all the mailboxes and all the data related to them. Namely, I need to create account name and the size of the account or folder for each account. ...
Score Looking for an exception handle
John - 7 May 2007 2:07 PM - 3 messages
Hi I am looking for an exception handler that can handle all unhanded exceptions in my vb2005 app and also email the exception log to myself. There is one here [link] but it only works with vb2003. Any help would be appreciated. ...
Score How to import ADOX ?
Guillaume Charhon - 7 May 2007 10:55 AM - 4 messages
Hello everybody, I need to use adox classes, and I don't know where to find them. I try to download Microsoft Data Access SDK, but I can't import the libraries in my C# project. How can I do ? ...
Score disable USB/FDD/CD
doc - 7 May 2007 8:41 AM - 2 messages
Hi, Is there any way I can programmatically disable the USB ports, FDD and CD/DVD of a remote computer? Thanks ...
Score XSD object generator for .Net framework 2.0?
Aniruddha - 7 May 2007 4:03 AM - 3 messages
Hi, I am building an web application using Visual Studio 2005. I would like to generate C# classes from XSD schema for DTOs. I used XSDObjectGenerator tool for .Net Framework 1.0. Can anyone suggest me if there any equivalent tool ...
Score Currency issue
Chris - 7 May 2007 3:21 AM - 3 messages
Hi, I want to achieve $10,000 and not $10,000.00. I currently have Decimal.Round(my Value).ToString("C") Any ideas? Thanks ...
Score Reading file list
John - 6 May 2007 9:41 PM - 2 messages
Hi How can I get all the files matching a mask in the current folder read into an array or list for processing? Thanks Regards ...
Score Restarting app after exception
John - 6 May 2007 9:29 PM - 2 messages
Hi Is it possible to restart a vb.net winform app form within the same app? I have noticed that sometimes even after app has ended it stays "running" and is still visible in the task manager list of processes. Is there a way ...
Score Will this do the global error handling?
John - 6 May 2007 9:08 PM - 6 messages
Hi My vb.net winform app has frmMyForm as the start-up form. I have enclosed My.Forms.frmMyForm.Show() within try/catch. Will this do the trick of handling all exceptions that have not been handled elsewhere? Thanks Regards ...
Score How to *force* threads to run on certain processors?
Jon B - 6 May 2007 8:17 PM - 3 messages
Hi There! We have 2 processor server (Not dual core, actual seperate processors). Is it possible from .NET to force some threads to run on certain processor (say on processor #2)? For instance, run UI stuffs on processor #1 and run ...
Score Windows XP Start Up programmes
Trevor T - 6 May 2007 4:16 PM - 2 messages
How can I find out what programmes are opened when I start my PC ? And is there a list of what programmes are needed and Can I delete any surplous ones? ...
Score Start-up from Sub Main problem
John - 6 May 2007 2:54 PM - 2 messages
Hi I have created below class with a Sub Main to use for start-up. Problem is when I go into project->properties->Application and drop down the 'Startup form', my class isn't listed so I can't select it. How can I set the app to ...
Score mozilla firefox
smurf - 6 May 2007 11:36 AM - 2 messages
i have installed it what is the difference between google and this it has made laptop  really slow do u think i should uninstall as it came when i downloaded google pack i have already uninstalled the desktop as that was ...
Score vbnet Checkbox true or false
Scotty - 6 May 2007 10:41 AM - 2 messages
Hi How to databanding checkbox in windowsform code below does not work Me.txtFax.DataBindings.Add("text", bsAdressen, "Fax")   'Works fine Me.txtEmail.DataBindings.Add("text", bsAdressen, "Email") 'Works fine Me.chkKlant.DataBindings.Add("Checked", bsAdressen, "Klant") 'does not work ...
Score Using MAPI to send emails with Outlook
nagar@community.nospam - 6 May 2007 10:41 AM - 3 messages
I'm using MAPI to control the email application from my application. I've tested it with many applications (Thunderbird, Eudora, The Bat) and it works fine. If Outlook (both 2003 or 2007) is the active application, nothing happens. Any idea on how to handle this? ...
Score System.exe entry point not found
V - 6 May 2007 8:18 AM - 2 messages
I just ran the windows update and on completion it asked me to restart the computer. When i did the error message "System.exe  entry point not found" came up and i cannot find the log in to my computer, the screen is just ...
Score Error installing published app
John - 6 May 2007 3:43 AM - 6 messages
Hi When I try to install a published app using a url like [link], it starts the download but then comes up with the eror given at the end below. I am installing the app on an sbs ...
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