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  1. dsi

    Show image in VB app that is stored in an Access DB

    VB6 I am trying to display a picture in an Image control. The picture is stored in an Access table as an OLE object. I am trying to use recordset.fields(i) to get the object, which may be part of the problem. Any ideas?
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    4GL Code Questions

    Question 1: Are there any good sites that have 4GL code samples? Question 2: Does anyone have a code snipit for reading information from a text file? For example, say I want to run a search routine on a group of vendors listed in a separate text file. Question 3: Can you fire up external...
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    Read Progress DB using Excel VBA

    We are using a Syteline ERP system which uses a Progress DB. We have a tool to query the DB, but is really lacks in functionality. I would like to write an Excel VBA program to extract data from the DB. From there I will manipulate the records and generate reports. I am quite familiar with...
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    Dir() on a Mac (Word VBA)

    From the Word VBA: Using the Dir() method on a Mac does not like the * wildcard. I do not use a Mac but am trying to help someone out. The help file indicates that it should work, but it is unsuccessful. You should only have to change the format of the path. This snipit should echo back the...
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    Easter Egg Anyone?

    No, not that kind... For those that don't know, the Easter Eggs I am referring to are little tidbits that programmers bury inside the applications they develop. Just thought that I would share a few of them with everyone. (Just another way to break up the monotony of the day). Excel 97 -...
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    Custom Properties of a File

    Is there an API call that will get the custom properties of a file? For example, in Word - File>Properties, you can define custom properties. Can these be retrieved by name without opening the file? Thanks, in advance...
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    Custom Properties of a File

    Is there an API call that will get the custom properties of a file? For example, in Word - File>Properties, you can define custom properties. Can these be retrieved by name without opening the file? Thanks, in advance...
  8. dsi

    Custom Properties of a File

    Is there an API call that will get the custom properties of a file? For example, in Word - File>Properties, you can define custom properties. Can these be retrieved by name without opening the file? Thanks, in advance...
  9. dsi

    Change Icon Spacing on Desktop

    Does anyone know how to change the icon spacing (grid snap) on the desktop? I have seen it before, but can't remember where. Any help would be appreciated.
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    All sites point to Microsoft IIS page.

    One of our uses has a strange situation. Any site he goes to (IE5), brings up a Microsoft IIS page. This page is entitled "The Web Server Designed for Windows NT Server". Non of the images load and the links see to point to valid Microsoft pages. Unfortunately, we can't get past this...
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    Clicking on Icons Doesn't Work

    We have a problem with one of our NT machines. Once Windows is loaded and the user is logged on, clicking on the desktop icons do not do anything. We reboot the machine and the problem goes away. We also notice this after the individual comes back from lunch, requiring a restart to fix the...
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    Out of Office Assistant will not automatically forward external e-mail

    I am trying to setup the Out-of-Office Assistant to automatically forward all incoming internal and external email to an external account (AOL) for someone going on maternity leave. We are using Outlook 97 and Exchange Server (v5.5). I have already cleared the check boxes “Disable Out of...
  13. dsi

    Out of Office Assistant will not automatically forward external email

    I am trying to setup the Out-of-Office Assistant to automatically forward all incoming internal and external email to an external account (AOL) for someone going on maternity leave. We are using Outlook 97 and Exchange Server (v5.5). I have already cleared the check boxes “Disable Out of...
  14. dsi

    Out of Office Assistant will not automatically forward external email

    I am trying to setup the Out-of-Office Assistant to automatically forward all incoming internal and external email to an external account (AOL) for someone going on maternity leave. We are using Outlook 97 and Exchange Server (v5.5). I have already cleared the check boxes “Disable Out of...
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    IE Flaw

    Microsoft reported a flaw in IE (who knew?) that allows hackers to run a program of their choice on another user's machine. http://www.infoworld.com/articles/hn/xml/01/03/30/010330hnieflaw.xml?0330alert http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms01-020.asp
  16. dsi

    Dangerous Linux Worm

    "AN "UNUSUALLY DESTRUCTIVE" computer worm is winding through the network conduits of Linux computers, capable of massively compromising servers by exploiting a known vulnerability, security researchers said Friday." "When it penetrates a vulnerable system, the worm then...
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    PE_MAGISTR.A (medium risk worm)

    This virus does not have a static subject, message or attachment name. http://www.antivirus.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=PE_MAGISTR.A http://www.sarc.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.magistr.html http://vil.mcafee.com/dispVirus.asp?virus_k=99040&
  18. dsi

    "NAKEDWIFE" - Trojan Worm

    A NEW MASS-MAILED Trojan worm called "NAKEDWIFE" is circulating and, if executed, can delete files necessary for everyday computer operation. The Trojan, which was written in VBS (Visual Basic Script), sends out the same mail as an e-mail attachment. The mail has a subject line that...
  19. dsi

    Create a Windows Service

    I need to create an application that will run on a workstation, similar to a service. The program will be launched at startup and needs to shut down automatically when the user logs off. The program is windowless, and will not do anything unless a flag (file) is present on the network. Here...
  20. dsi

    Read/Write/Modify a Registry Key

    I want to change the file association for VBS files so that they are opened with Notepad.exe rather than WScript.exe. A user decided to run one of these files that turned out to be a virus, wiping out his laptop. I know how to do this manually but would like to incorporate a startup procedure to...

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