This is an easy fix… put this in a BAT file (or copy/paste/type in a command prompt).
net stop wuauserv del c:\windows\softwaredistribution /q /s net start wuauserv wuapp
Check for Updates again 🙂
I finally decided to try again and installed the latest updates and patches for IE… with my fingers crossed, I opened UltraTax. Low and behold, it finally works as expected! I can finally roll out office-wide security updates and version upgrades for Internet Explorer. I’m not exactly sure which UltraTax update finally fixed the problem or when, but rest assured, it works now 🙂 Continue reading
Many are plagued by Microsoft’s shameless promotion using their own distributed adware disguised as an important Windows update. package
Many are not anxious to jump on the subscription-based software band-wagon and be forced to pay annual fees later (most don’t read that far).
Don’t be fooled by that “free upgrade” offer. It’s only free for the first year, after which you are paying as long as you continue using the software. They are giving it free for the first year to saturate the user-base thereby increasing profit margins exponentially the following years.
Follow these simple steps to remove the “Get Windows 10” task-bar icon… Continue reading
I covered the initial issues regarding Windows Update patches causing UltraTax to malfunction last month and the problem persists.
The same issues resulting from KB3038314 are also present in KB3049563. The same updates are rolled into the latest IE download packages as well. Continue reading
The error message that eventually pops up (if you wait long enough) is displayed below. I called UltraTax support today to find out why this was stopping (luckily) one system in our tax office.
Web Browser: Stop running this script? A script on this page is causing your web browser to run slowly. If it continues to run, your computer might become unresponsive. Yes – No
Ever need to send a LOT of information via text? Are your thumbs getting tired? If you know the recipient’s mobile network, use the list below to send them a text via email.
Note: Replace “#” with the actual mobile number 😉
Alltel: #@message.alltel.com
AT&T: #@txt.att.net
Boost Mobile: #@myboostmobile.com
Cingular / Consumer Cellular: #@cingularme.com
Cricket: #@sms.mycricket.com
Metro PCS: #@mymetropcs.com
Nextel: #@messaging.nextel.com
Ptel: #@ptel.com
Qwest: #@qwestmp.com
Suncom: #@tms.suncom.com
Sprint: #@messaging.sprintpcs.com or #@pm.sprint.com
T-Mobile: #@tmomail.net
Tracfone: #@mmst5.tracfone.com
U.S. Cellular: #@email.uscc.net
Verizon: #@vtext.com
Virgin Mobile: #@vmobl.com
This list may be updated occasionally.
I will be moving from Florida to Arizona next week. So I may be slow to respond to emails during this transition. My phone number will remain the same, so if you have an *emergency, call or text instead of emailing.
* If your store is not offline and you can proceed with business-as-usual, it is not an emergency 😉
I just saw the announcement for Google’s revised reCAPTHCA API, so I decided threw together a quick example. It worked well without even looking at the documentation. So simple to integrate it’s ridiculous. Here is the PHP (no security for simplicity)… Continue reading
I am well on my way to updating all my commercial extensions to work with Open Cart 2.
Browse the growing list of compatible extensions…
Anxious to have an extension converted? Other developers taking too long? Contact me for an estimate 😀
For all the Elavon / Virtual Merchant shop owners thinking about upgrading to Open Cart 2.0,your payment module is ready 😉
Fully Compatible with Open Cart 2 and the new Extension Installer!
Offline Credit Cards payments allow you to collect credit card information online for manually processing payments offline using your own physical terminals or virtual terminals.
Yep, I finally broke down and dove into Android development. Not being a huge fan of java, I avoided it for a bit too long. Nowhere near as difficult to get started as once expected.
I know, I know… another flashlight app?! Well… I have never liked any of the flashlight apps I downloaded from Google Play. They were too slow, too naggy, or required WAY too many permissions for such a simple tool.
FlashLite App
