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General Software Discussion / Re: How to create a shortcut for the "wireless network connection" in Windows XP?

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 24, 2011, 10:40 PM »

Okay, it's almost midnight, so I resorted to duct tape:
Wait 2 sec for window to open.
Call FindWindow(...) in a loop to prop the door open with a stick.

It works, but I'll have to find something better later when I have time.

Usage:
Get the GUID for your WiFi card from the registry.
GUID is in HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\CurrentVersion\NetworkCards\

Under that are numbered Keys containing the entry ServiceName; its value is the GUID needed.
Grab only the alpha-numeric string (No curly brackets {}).

command line or Shortcut target is (example with my GUID):

WiFi.exe 261AAE34-9C9D-40EB-A25C-CFEDF328E3CF

Download removed - current version is later in thread.

Let me know how it works.

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General Software Discussion / Re: How to create a shortcut for the "wireless network connection" in Windows XP?

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 24, 2011, 10:00 PM »

This had the appearance of a 5 minute job ... I did mention I was retarded right.

Okay, seriously, Currently I have it setup to pass the GUID to the program via the command line
i.e. WiFi.exe 261AAE34-9C9D-40EB-A25C-CFEDF328E3CF

That part works just dandy. But... I can't get the damn thing to close because of the psudo message loop that has no apparent exit plan.

The program doesn't work without it.

So I'm trying to find some way of reliably torpedoing the damn message loop so I can put a bow on this thing.

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General Software Discussion / Re: How to create a shortcut for the "wireless network connection" in Windows XP?

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 24, 2011, 06:59 PM »

Okay, scratch that last part, apparently I'm F'ing retarded ... I missed the use GUID for your NIC part.

GUID is in HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\CurrentVersion\NetworkCards\

Under that is numbered Keys containing the entry ServiceName; its value is the GUID needed.

Let me see what I can do...

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General Software Discussion / Re: How to create a shortcut for the "wireless network connection" in Windows XP?

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 24, 2011, 06:43 PM »

Hm... Well, the program says it was successful ... But it don't open nothing.

*Shrug* Wraith, did the code say which OS(s) it was supposed to work on? My laptop is XP, Intel Pro 2915ABG WiFI card, with Windows controlling the connections.

Sorry SB, I tried.

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General Software Discussion / Re: How to create a shortcut for the "wireless network connection" in Windows XP?

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 24, 2011, 06:12 PM »

Let me see if I can get it to compile...

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General Software Discussion / Re: How to create a shortcut for the "wireless network connection" in Windows XP?

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 24, 2011, 04:01 PM »

It's been a really long time since I played with this kinda stuff, but I do recall that teh string after the .cpl extension is for triggering a specific tab or child dialog. So your answer will be along those lines.

If I have time tonight I'll drag out my laptop and see if I can nail down which one it is.

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General Software Discussion / Re: How to create a shortcut for the "wireless network connection" in Windows XP?

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 24, 2011, 01:36 PM »

Also Found This:
Wireless Network Setup
RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL NetSetup.cpl,@0,WNSW

Here: http://www.osattack....ws-7-shell-commands/

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General Software Discussion / Re: How to create a shortcut for the "wireless network connection" in Windows XP?

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 24, 2011, 01:24 PM »

I don't have WiFi on my desktop... but ncpa.cpl opens the network connections folder. It's possible if you do a search of the Windows folder for *.cpl you might get closer (find a better match) to your target.

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Developer's Corner / Re: DC needs a fun game project that multiple people can contribute to

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 24, 2011, 11:59 AM »

Mario's Incredible Lemming Machine?

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General Software Discussion / Re: Why is System Restore not placed the proper place?

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 24, 2011, 11:53 AM »

One other thing not mentioned, is if you have one of those multi-media (wizBang) keyboards, it may default to some other function for the function keys.

I fought with this for over an hour once, because the keyboard had F8 (as well as all the other FUnction keys) remapped to do misc media functions.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Simple Photo Resizer - Please Give Feedback

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 24, 2011, 11:37 AM »

My favorite program for this kind of stuff was always Jasc ImageCommander v2.0 (from 1996). I still use it here at the office because my Win7 is 32-bit. But ImageCommander is 16-bit, so I can't use it on the x64 box at home.

I frequently fall into the don't make me think, just make the %*&# picture bigger category ... so this could be quite handy.

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Living Room / Re: why is it so difficult to pick out a new computer?

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 24, 2011, 11:21 AM »

I understand wraith, but in this case I have client that I am not sure he knows how to purchase anything off the internet.

-techidave (January 24, 2011, 10:09 AM)

Get their CC info and place the order for them (I've done this a few times in the past to save both ends some anguish)

In this case it will be easier for me to buy it, mark it up some, and then set it up for him.

-techidave (January 24, 2011, 10:09 AM)

I'm with wraith808 on this one ... easy to get burnt.

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N.A.N.Y. 2011 / Re: Major feature instead of new up for NANY?

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 24, 2011, 06:51 AM »

Hahahaha~!

...Quarterly suits me better...

-Renegade (January 24, 2011, 05:06 AM)

Do you have any idea what a mess that would make out of the NANY (badge) icons debate..?  

(hehe)

But seriously, I thought major program updates/rewrites were already allowed for NANY entries ... Yes?

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Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: consolidate multiple IE Windows' tabs to single IE Window

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 23, 2011, 02:02 PM »

All at once, no. It's a one tab at a time shift (in the beta I have), but there are a lot of options for tab handling available.

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Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: consolidate multiple IE Windows' tabs to single IE Window

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 23, 2011, 10:59 AM »

If i understand your objective correctly - ability to move tabs between browser instances - That functionality is already included in IE9. Granted it is still in beta, but I've been using it for months without any major issues.

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Developer's Corner / Re: DC needs a fun game project that multiple people can contribute to

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 23, 2011, 10:51 AM »

multi-user dungeon would be very cool,

but the more I think about it, the more it seems to me that a puzzle type game with user creatable levels would be an easier way to start.

here's an example of a great one from 2006:
https://www.donation...dex.php?topic=2936.0

-mouser (January 20, 2011, 10:13 PM)

(Bare in mind I know nothing about gaming, but...) Wouldn't it be possible to do both? Journey through the dungeon labyrinth solving puzzles to get to the next room/passageway/level?

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General Software Discussion / Re: Checking for available domain name = giving it away?

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 23, 2011, 10:39 AM »

In the UK cybersquatting is now illegal - why can't the US do the same with .com domains?

-Carol Haynes (January 23, 2011, 09:58 AM)

Because we have an apparent aversion to sensible legislation. Here is an example using Florida law:
1. Seatbelts are mandatory, and the cops can now even pull you over just for a seatbelt infraction.
2. Motorcycle helmets are optional (which isn't bad in and of itself, but...).
3. Bicycle helmets are (by law) mandatory...

Now these three laws make sense when viewed together how?

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DC Member Programs and Projects / Re: GetSerious0.1 - (don't expect much)

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 23, 2011, 09:00 AM »

Actually, I could really use that. However, this is the first time you've posted, and I'm simply not that trusting. I would be willing to build from source, but... Sorry. Just skittish about things.

-Renegade (January 23, 2011, 01:58 AM)

Compiled with Visual Studio 2008 by K1, doesn't contain any networking or file system code... *Shrug* ...Looks safe enough.

Kinda cute really, but did not stay on top, and needs an off button of some kind.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Checking for available domain name = giving it away?

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 23, 2011, 08:47 AM »

I've been with TuCows/DomainDirect now Hover for years and never had a problem. It took two months to get a company site spin-off domain name selected and approved by the brass before it was finally registered. The name picked was still there when the time came.

Damn-if-I-know where (can't find the link I thought I'd saved), but it seems like there was an ICANN level organization that would allow you to appeal for a squatted domain if you could prove you had a legit use for it and the squatter didn't. I was thinking about trying it for TClock.com at one point, but never had the time.

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Living Room / Re: why is it so difficult to pick out a new computer?

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 23, 2011, 08:35 AM »

A dell Vostro (basic business machine) with close to those specs shouldn't be to hard to get for around $500 if you get it without the monitor. If they just need Email an web (this is the "close to" part), go with a 32-bit OS and 2GB or RAM.

Avoid HP if at all possible (it never ends well), they tend to garbage up a machine with multimedia frills that break, and most of the parts are astronomically priced. I've yet to see an old one that somebody was still happy with (toaster level disposable).

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Living Room / Re: USB Madness With Cooked-Off Ports

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 22, 2011, 11:08 AM »

Will not fix hw problems but I just remembered Device Remover http://www.pro-it-ed...tware/deviceremover/ Very advanced and complex - check screen-shots http://cid-13a411233...emover%20Screenshots Fun

-Bamse (January 22, 2011, 12:51 AM)

Holy Crap! ...You ain't kidding. But it does have potential. Just from peaking at the screen shots it appears that it will purge a device's current driver files. Which would handily resolve the Windows keeps automatically reinstalling a burnt driver issue (without making me have to hunt it down manually).

Granted it also appears to be about half as portable as a bank valt... But if it works, it'll be worth it. So I'll definitely be saving this one in preparation for the next battle...

Thank you!

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General Software Discussion / Re: Unlocker punishes you for not installing toolbar.

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 22, 2011, 10:51 AM »

It's the reason, not the wait!

-J-Mac (January 21, 2011, 11:53 AM)

I agree completely. That's why I cancelled the installation and used a different program.

-Deozaan (January 22, 2011, 05:29 AM)

So... how beta/stable is LockHunter? They do at least have a x64 version I see (Yeah!).

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Living Room / Re: Google? Spam? Ads? No... No Conflict of Interest Here...

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 22, 2011, 10:35 AM »

In an interesting development I was helping a client set up a gmail account and they now require a real mobile phone number to complete verification.

This raised a problem because the client didn't own a mobile phone and they wouldn't accept a landline number.

Google should insist on proper verification of user accounts - preferably by post or by landline telephone number - this would stop massive numbers of bogus accounts being created and mutliple accounts from the same number can be grouped for manual checking and deletion if no verification response is made.

-Carol Haynes (January 22, 2011, 10:22 AM)

That turns into a slipery slope quickly, because many people don't have landlines any more (I don't). I have a cell, my wife has a cell, and the dogs aren't going to answer the home phone, so it's basically just a pointless extra expense.

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Living Room / Re: Google? Spam? Ads? No... No Conflict of Interest Here...

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 22, 2011, 10:30 AM »

One of the things I need to find is technical info on various laptops.

Try find a manual or upgrade information for a Dell or Toshiba laptop (or any other laptop manufacturer).

I chose those two because they both publish information about their computers beyond the usual user manual (including service manuals).

The results of any search you make in Google ALWAYS come up with the same websites trying to sell freely available stolen information - and often they don't actually have the information you need on the page you are looking at - it is just spam filler to get a result from the search engine.

Conspicuous by their absence are the manufacturer's websites.

-Carol Haynes (January 22, 2011, 07:48 AM)

Many manufacturers (create the problem) hide the true Service Manuals behind certified tech logins (HP/Xerox/Canon/etc.), and only offer (basically useless) User Guides to the public and search engines. Which is why (best I can tell) keyword "Manual" seems to mean "Screw Me" to most search engines.

However... One of our service techs found that many public library websites, do (strangely enough), have many of these manuals available. I have not as yet had the time or need to test his theory, but he seemed awfully proud of himself when telling the story... *Shrug* ...So it could be worth a shot.

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General Software Discussion / Re: LastPass - What are your thoughts?

« Last post by Stoic Joker on January 21, 2011, 11:02 PM »

Only thing I use for Passwords is f0dder's fsekrit

It's small, it's portable, it's simple, it works.