tech stuff
Security Update for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 (KB970892) could not be installed
by DarkBlak on Feb.22, 2010, under tech stuff
You are having trouble installing Security Update for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 (KB970892).
To resolve this issue, do the following:
1. Go to Run, type regedit, and click ok, or press Enter.
2. In Regedit, go to [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.1\Setup]
(Note that if you have multiple instances of MSSQL installed, the reg key might be different for you)
3. find the “Resume” REG_DWORD, and change its decimal value from 1, to 0.
4. Install the update, and restart the machine.
5. Run Windows Update again.
Fitness First – Cut the Fat Challenge
by DarkBlak on Jan.30, 2010, under games, tech stuff
Do you want to loose fat but don’t have time to go to gym because you’re addicted to facebook games? Well I think its your lucky day today, Fitness First (the largets privately owned health club group in the world as they say) has developed a game for facebook addict like you. Check their fan page Fitness First – Cut the Fat Challenge for more info.
Testing Crosspost
by DarkBlak on Dec.26, 2009, under tech stuff
Testing Crosspost to Twitter and Facebook..
VISTA System Restore Error: Cannot create a file that already exists (0×800700B7) (Fixed)
by DarkBlak on Nov.09, 2009, under tech stuff
Symptom(s): When creating a restore point and/or enabling/disabling System Restore in Vista you were prompted with the following error message: “Cannot create a file that already exists (0×800700B7)”
Solution:
Delete the registry key “SR” under: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tree\Microsoft\Windows\SystemRestore\
Note: Doing this will remove any previous restore point you have created.
Repeating Updates: Update for Windows XP (KB967715)
by DarkBlak on Oct.15, 2009, under tech stuff
Problem: Windows Update keeps showing “Update for Windows XP (KB967715).”
Possible Workaround:
1) Download Update for Windows XP (KB967715)
2) Uninstall “Roxio DLA”
3) Reboot in Safe Mode and manually install Update for Windows XP (KB967715).
4) Reboot to Normal Mode and try Windows Update.
Screen Saver Selection is Grayed Out or Disabled
by DarkBlak on Aug.25, 2009, under tech stuff
Problem: You were unable to select any screensaver because it is disable or grayed out.
Solution:
1. Open the registry editor (regedit.exe) and navigate to the following registry path:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop
2. Find the entry SCRNSAVE.EXE and ScreenSaveActive, delete those two keys.
3. Close the registry editor and try to change your screensaver again.
Repeated updates of Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 2 (KB954430) in Windows Update
by DarkBlak on Aug.15, 2009, under tech stuff
Problem:
Security Update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 2 (KB954430) keeps on showing in Windows Update
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Solution:
1. Look for msxml4.dll (usually found in c:\windows\system32) and rename it to msxml4.old
 2. Download and install the installer here -> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=96a4413c-5261-4f69-83d0-932c430abd14&displaylang=en
 3. Run Windows Update again.
Pinoy Friendster Day
by DarkBlak on Aug.13, 2009, under events, tech stuff
Join Friendster as they will attemp to set the record for the biggest EB (EyeBall) from a social networking site. This BIG event will be help here in the Philippines and dubdeb as Pinoy Friendster Day.
The said event will feature some of the our hotters bands like Pedicad, Callalily, 6 Cycleminds, Imago, Paraluman and Rico Blanco.

Pinoy Friendster Day
Be there, be part of the history on August 15, 2009, 4:00pm at SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. Admission is free.
More info on their event page.