I was receiving the 0x80072EE2 error on a Windows Active Directory network behind a Novell firewall. After locating the information below, I added the hosts listed below to the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with exceptions list. Voila! The firewall must be configured correctly, because the update website works just fine now.

 

 

Direct from help document at Microsoft:

When accessing the Update site, you receive the 0x80072EE2 or 0x80072EFD error. (Resolution 1) Last updated : 10/21/2005

Problem description
This error may occur if your Internet connection or configuration is preventing access to the Update site.

Applicable operating systems
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Server 2003

Resolutions
1. A misconfigured Proxy/Firewall can cause this problem. Double-check the Proxy/Firewall settings.
Add the following urls to the exception list within your Firewall/Proxy:

http://*.update.microsoft.com
https://*.update.microsoft.com
http://download.windowsupdate.com

For help configuring Proxy/Firewall refer to documentation or contact the manufacturer.

For more information about When accessing the Update site, you receive the 0x80072EE2 or 0x80072EFD error. (Resolution 1), see article 836941 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base.

 

 

( Windows Update errors 0x80072EE2 & 0x80072EFD )

Trouble:
HP DeskJet 6540 fails to print the document sent from the computer and immediately performs a self print head calibration. During the calibration, the printer powers itself off for a few seconds and then back on after about 5 seconds. It immediately decides to re-calibrate again! This process is endless and wastes much ink and paper.

Solution from HP support technician:
Please follow the steps given below to reset the printer cycle (Hard reset):

1. Turn the printer on.
2. Raise the top cover of the printer.
3. Remove ink cartridges from printer. CAUTION: Before proceeding, ensure that the cartridge latches are placed in the 'lock' (down) position.
4. Power off the printer by pressing the power button.
5. Disconnect the power cord and the printer cable (USB or parallel) from the back of the printer.
6. Let the printer remain disconnected for at least 60 seconds.
7. Reconnect the power and printer cables.
8. Turn on the printer.
9. Reinstall the ink cartridges into printer and make sure they lock into position.
10. Close the top cover.

Handy manufacturer links:
HP Online Chat - HP other support options - HP Owner Services

 

 

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AVG version 7.1.361 errored out scanning the boot sector of disk C:

Apparently, there is a bug in this update and should simply be ignored until the next update. If you prefer, this item can be excluded from the scan.

This article ends with the following instructions:

 "Boot Sector of Disk C: Reading error" issue was already 
replicated in our teslab and our developers are working on it.
Do the following to fix it for now:
1) run AVG Test Center (double click the AVG desktop icon)
2) choose "System Areas Test Settings" option from "Tests" menu
3) press "Remove Boot" button
4) confirm OK

It's a temporary solution. Let me know if it doesn't help. Thank you.

Four of the five systems I saw with this error are Windows 98.

 

 

( AVG Free Win98 )

Situation: Attempting to rename PC, receive The specified domain either does not exist or could not be contacted. This message appears after being prompted for domain administrator username and password. I have also seen this when first adding a new XP system to an Active Directory network.

Scenario: - Windows XP Pro SP2 workstation - Active Directory - Windows 2000 Server - Ethernet - TCP/IP -

Fix: (create and) Add the following to the Hosts. file located in C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\Etc

192.168.1.250   wizserver01  wizserver01.wizdomain  wizdomain

wizserver01 - substitute your server name
wizdomain - substitute your domain name

For all who care to know this extra tidbit, the LMHosts file didn't have the effect I was looking for. Even with the following information:

192.168.1.250  wizserver01  #DOM:wizdomain  #PRE

I forgot to mention the results of another test done before applying the fix:

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator>nslookup
*** Can't find server name for address 192.168.1.250: Non-existent domain
*** Default servers are not available
Default Server:  UnKnown
Address:  192.168.1.250

okay .. and remember, it'll be on your test !

 

 

( WinXP PRO AD Win2K Server )

Windows Media player 7.1 on Windows 98 SE fails to play WAV or any other sound if DirectX is 4.x version. Upgrade to latest DirectX (version 9 maybe) and it works just fine.

 

 

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the following notes were taken from this article which has very good information and good detail of what to expect using the commands

telnet mail.domain.ext 25
HELO local.domain.name
MAIL FROM: mail@domain.ext
RCPT TO: mail@otherdomain.ext
DATA
Subject:-type subject here- then press enter twice
.
QUIT

 

 

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Handy command for backing up a database (ltcdb) using the OSQL command prompt (MSDE user)

D:\SQLbackup>osql -E
1> backup database ltcdb to disk = 'd:\sqlbackup\ltcdb.bak' with stats, init
2> go

Be sure to use a capital E on the first line!

 

 

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I'm trying to print short 1/3 pages on a Okidata printer attached to an AS/400.

This article is incomplete

Instructions for Modifying a Workstation Customizing Object (WSCST)

D/T4247 Three Trays, One Tractor Feed Support

 

 

( AS/400 AS400 )