Archive for December 28th, 2009
Windows Update Error 80072EE2
Windows Update Error 80072EE2 is generally caused by an MTU error.
You can reset your MTU to 1492 or 1472 by using TCPOptimizer found here.
* You may also have to set your router’s MTU (found in the advanced settings of your router- look in the manual) to the above numbers also.
What is MTU? – Link
Adjusting Network Card Properties for Slow Network Response Problems
If you have slow or non responsive program properties; such as a database or other network program…Right Click on My Computer, go to Properties, select Hardware, Device Manager, click the + sign on Network, Right Click on your network card, select properties, select the Advanced Tab, Look for Speed – adjust the value to 100 Full Duplex, 100 Half or even select the 10 settings. Try it on each of the settings to see which one is optimal for your network.
When computers handshake (exchange data) autosense does not always work.
I’ve had replaced network cards, ran winsock fix and tried everything when the solution was right in front of me. Don’t let vendors tell you that you need a new computer.
View Thumbnails, Convert or Scan Pictures with XnView
XnView – is an excellent program that allows you to view pictures, convert and scan pictures.
Wireless Randomly Disconnects
Have Windows Vista or Windows 7? Are you disconnected from the internet randomly? Here’s what it could be-
- Turn off the Adapter’s Power Management feature in the device manager
- Turn off the USB hub Power Management in the device manager
- Look at your power plan and click on the advanced options. Scroll down to the wireless adapter. Change it to Low.
- Make sure you don’t have a virus or any malware
- The latest wireless drivers should be loaded
- Use TCPOptimizer to make sure your MTU settings are the same in your router and on your wireless card.
- Also In adhoc mode, both computers should be the same (MTU Settings).
- TCPOptimizer is found here.
What is MTU? – Link
Network Activity Lights in Windows 7
Network Activity Lights in Windows 7 can be activated with a little add-on program called Network Activity Indicator. Found at ITSamples, the tiny little program can add lights to your network. The negative side is you need to schedule these to operate when your computer logs in through the task scheduler or keep the file in a folder and (right click) and set the settings to start with Windows.
