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I just started a position where I am supposed to parse log files, and automate that as much as possible. I was wondering what good tools there were for Windows to accomplish that. I know there is a Perl module that will access those logfiles, but I am looking for a bit more functionality(such as a language with a more advanced data structure),...

Dear all, I've a different problem while writing some script. actually i need all the currency symbols and its ascii values. i downloaded from one website, it is showing correctly in msword. but i'm not getting the same thing in EDITPLUS. can any one guide me in this regard please?

elow there, i just wanted to ask question on how to use my mp4, it says that it(my MP4) can read txt file, but how can i make a txt file? am i going to save it as tw txt document or what? i know that my question is so simple for you but for an ordinary girl like me who do not have a background in computer, its so complicated. tnx for your replys....

Dear Friends, Please suggest me to solve my problem I have 4 systems connected in LAN. System are not connected to Internet. From the last month, Suddenly, the system halts without any responce and all icons on desktop disapears. But when the system is powered on again, it shows all the icons normally, and it starts working in healthy mode....

Hi guys, I have a windows 2003 sbs server running about 25 client licenses and here is my little problem my pop3 connector is throwing an error at me several times per day, although the system itself works and everybody gets their e-mails! Its all the same pop3 connector error except there are 4 event variations Error 1 Event 1019 The...

In a previous post Lille asked for help in changing the Microsoft Windows XP Home edition from German to english. She was given the site as the above title. This is exactly my problem as well and was unsuccessful in changing language. Please help. I little "ol' lady". Thanks Mimi31

Hi, I want to log in to my DB serer through .bat or .cmd file and run the script as well. e.g. sqlplus uid/pass@DB select sysdate from dual Here the script should connect to the DB server and should return me the sysdate as well. However, currently it is taking me to SQL prompt and forcing me to type the queries over there.

I am at my wits end with my acer aspire 1700. The cd/dvd drive failed a few weeks ago . I bought a new one . I have installed one and the laptop finds new hardware but has no idea what it is. A ? mark appears followed by 12 square boxes as a description. I have disabled it and tried again and I get the same results with the other new unit I...

I have Windows 2003 Standard Edition installed... i also have iSNS and iSCSI... can you carry this over USB, Firewire ??? haven't tested it yet...

there are 4 DVD's from Microsoft around here, they call them corporate DVD's... where can i find them... a "friend" of mine owns one... it's too good to be true... xISO is all i know...

does anybody knows where i can still get that one, or download it ???

Hi i installed windows 2003 Server enterprice edition , during the installation i skiped some files but os is installed after that i created domain.In domain control >group policies>windows seting (there is no options other than scripts )I think Due to I skiped some files during os installation,please help me regarding this issue how...

go to microsoft help & support and half way down it will tell you go into start program and follow the instructions I did and so far it is working. hope this helps. Now if someone can tell why all of a sudden my conputer is running slow.

Hi all, I want 2 change the Recycle bin name and Start menu name. plz tell me the process in detail that how can I change that one. thanks in advance

Hi All, I have a problem that internet explorer home page was disabled by a virus site. Even though I tried in i.e from tools menu -->internet options -->home page -- address is set by a virus. so when am using explorer that web page is automatically opening.

What services do I have to stop manullay to make sure that the uninstall finished without error. Do I have to change anything else manullay? SQL server is running on a different box that hold the DBs for Sharepoint. Let me know. Thanks.

Will any one please tell me what is the name of video adapter that win 2000 is using.

I keep getting "the active lookup key was not found in any active activation context" whenever I bring up internet explorer, or try to run Windows automatic update. When I bring up AOL. It just sits on a blank page when trying to browse. However, I am still getting email. Mozilla Firefox works fine with no issues. I am new to this site and am just...

hai! everybody When naming a folder by pressing "Alt + 0160" gives a blank space, How is this possible and what it means? Is it legal in windows or an error?

hi everybody this is seshu see guys very much in need of ur help and problem is like this i dont know anything abt html but i heard that we can design a help file using html if some can suggest me with the code are your valuble suggesions i will be the happiest person one more thing i want the help file to be of extention .hlp or .chm because...

Hello. I have a strange problem on my pc. Imagine i open Microsoft Excel, when i close it, the process excel.exe still continues in the task manager and with 99% of CPU usage. The process continues decreasing the memory allocated, but very slowly. Meanwhile the computer becomes very slow. If i end the process manually everything becomes normal. ...

Hello I ran across this site by accident & hope someone can help me. I know this sounds stupid .But I need to know how to type SCANREG in at Dos prompt. I know nothing about Dos prompt. I redid win 98 on husbands old pc from disk that came with pc.. (Done this before on another pc with no problems} However this time Pc comes up in...

Hi guys, I need to know, recently I added a user account on my PC because of an invasion of privacy. But on my PC there was already another user, my stupid sister, who just uses my work and messes with my files. So when I added a user account my user account type was computer administrator, hence I can update any programs I wanted, and set my...

What are device drivers? Where can i get best materials for this?Is there any best website for learing more about these device drivers?

Hi guys There is a question in the lounge that some of you may be able to help with. If so I'll try to get it moved. Just reply here if you want me to do so. http://www.thescripts.com/forum/thread558360.html Mary