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Error message: "This connection has limited or no connectivity. You might not be able to access the Internet or some network resources" is a headache to Windows users while trying to connect to the internet through their network device. This error message is caused often by a bug affecting Windows XP Service Pack 2. The bug leads to loss of network connectivity in workstations using Microsoft's L2TP-based VPN client for connecting to NAT-based networks. Fix Windows XP SP2 bug without dialing the Windows support number • After installing the Windows XP Service Pack 2, look for these symptoms and determine if you experience those: When you attempt to connect to your network, getting error message "Limited or No Connectivity", problem connecting to LAN or Internet, continuous error message “Acquiring IP Address". If you encounter these, go to next step or jump to step 3. • From the Microsoft website, Download Microsoft patch (KB884020), Run this t...

Ansible is bringing in Windows support on their systems, making use of PowerShell as the core technology. The newest release will contain Windows integration only in the testing stage. This is oriented with their principal philosophy of employing the functionalities in the operating system to manage it. PowerShell Windows Remote Management (WinRM) includes the main technologies, which will be used to this end. They are both natively available on the latest versions of Windows OS, and can be installed on preceding ones too. WinRM somewhat resembles SSH, in that it allows Ansible to keep up the agent-less approach. Every module in Ansible is coded using PowerShell, which allows Windows users to do the same. PowerShell is supported by the WS-Management protocol and the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service. The latter is what implements the protocol in Windows. On computers running Windows 7 or higher, there is the WinRM 2.0 or later. With versions before that, you would need to inst...

The Windows Operating System developed by Microsoft Corporation, has many devices inbuilt to handle various functions. Installation of a software or program requires the Windows Installer. And when it encounters any issue, it shows an error message just like any other software on the system. Error 1601 is actually a Windows Installer error that can occur when you are installing software programs on your computer. This particular error code pops up or appears when a program you are trying to install is not able to access the Windows installer service on your system. Actually, Windows Installer service is very much necessary for installing any software application, and when this error occurs, it can mean that the service is in use by another program. In case, you are running an older version of Windows, then this error can also mean that the executable is corrupted or it is out-of-date. It is possible for you to fix this problem by ensuring that no other software is using the Windows In...

I’m a school student and I own a desktop running the Windows Vista operating system. I created a security password for my computer to protect it from others. One day, when I was in urgent need, I was unable to log in to my desktop computer and I understood that the problem was with the password. However, by using some easy and simple instructions given by the Windows support team, I was able to retrieve it successfully. Do you have the same issue? If so, read the full article. Retrieving a lost Windows Log on password There is every chance where you happen to forget your Windows log on password. However, it is easy to get back the lost password, if you follow the easy steps that are given below. Even if you forget the password, it is possible to manage your computer using your administrator account. Once you enter in to the administrator account, you can easily change your password and once it is finished, you can log in to the account where you forgot the password. Instructions...

Mozilla has just released the Firefox Beta 25.0b1 and Aurora 26.0a2 versions of the browser. The Beta version does not have much noteworthy features to discuss about, whereas the Aurora alpha release has a good number of features. The most important thing among these is the support for running the Firefox web browser in the modern user interface. Firefox Aurora marks the first appearance of Mozilla’s Windows 8 touch optimized applications in the alpha make; previously it was only available as a standalone alpha release. If you wish to see the new application in action, you will have to set Aurora as the default web browser while installing it. You will be able to install Firefox Aurora alongside any existing build. This will give users the option to switch back to the old version. The new user interface has a start screen that is tile based and it supports Firefox Sync, Windows 8 touch and swipe gestures, Windows Share integration, Snapped and Fill views. This was confirmed after co...

Windows XP, which is considered as one of the most popular and stable versions of Windows OS, relies heavily on the Graphical User Interface feature to send and receive input from its users. The Windows XP OS offers the user the provision to customize and edit their computer's appearance to suit their tastes. Follow the instructions briefed below to custom set and personalize Windows XP home screen icons. Windows support instructions Start Windows normally. Change the default Windows XP icons. Click on the Start orb placed on the bottom left corner of the home screen. You can also launch the Start menu by pressing the Windows short key imprinted with the Windows logo. Alternatively, you can launch the application by pressing the shortcut key combo Ctrl + Esc.  From the Start menu pop up, select the label that reads My Computer. Instead, you may also use the Windows key plus the E key to launch the File Explorer.  Double-click on your hard drive to open the directory....

The new Windows OS, Vista comes loaded with the feature Bidirectional printing that allows the users to communicate print data across a local area network. Follow the instructions below to enable bidirectional printing on your Windows device. Windows support instructions • Launch the Start menu. You can open the Start menu either by clicking the Windows orb placed on the bottom left corner of the home screen or by using the keyboard shortcuts. You may use the keyboard shortcut Windows key, the key labeled with the Windows icon to launch the Windows Start menu. Instead you may use the keyboard shortcut combo Ctrl + Esc to launch the Start menu. • Now place the mouse pointer in the text space in the Start menu pop up. Enter the word Printer into the text space and hit the Enter key. • This will launch the Printer and other devices management page. From the page, select icons for your printer. Right click the icon and from the dropdown, select the label that reads Delete. • Pl...