Videotron Business Link – Port Block!!!

Hi,

I have a surprise last day with Videotron Business Internet Link, they block some ports! You need to discuss with several level, because Videotron employees doesn’t seems to have the information or not all of them have the information.

I mean, you can block port on a residential account and I totally agree with that, but a business link, it’s not an option and also there’s no agreement you can sign with them to have those port unblock

This is the port Block and confirmed by a security engineer.

53 : DNS

55 : isi-gl

77 : rje-service-any

135 : DCOM Service Control Manager     https://www.grc.com/port_135.htm 139 :

445 : SMB

4444 : MS Blaster worm

 

Direct Access Stuck at connecting Windows 2012 R2 / Windows 8.1 Client.

Direct Access it’s a new way to simplify the access to the Corporate Network over the Internet. One of the main feature the connection establish over the 443 port but this required Windows 8 / 8.1 Enterprise offer only under Open Licence Agreement..

According to a lot of website and tutorials the installation of Direct (1 Nic, NAT, behind a firewall, no PKI) was straight forward. But with my deploy, I found pitfall and there’s one MIcrosoft Technet really cover up the Prerequisite.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831520.aspx

On my end, the key was to turn on the Firewall on each laptop / server (at least the Direct Access server).

Turn off the ISATAP by running in elevated command prompt.

netsh int ipv6 isatap set state disabled

You should run this, on the DC, the computer and the Direct Access.

The last point is to run on the DC : dnscmd /config /globalqueryblocklist wpad

After this, I was able to successfully connect.

To complete, the wizard and normally the default config (the only thing I suggest you adjust it’s the group (create a dedicated group for DA) and remove the checkbox for the Laptop only) after you should be good to Go.

 

 

OWA 2007 – Error on page IE8+ Unable to create new Email or Open an email – Cannot open an anonymous level security token.

I found the information on a Microsoft Forum, sorry I don’t remember the link, I just copy and paste the answer.

I am routinely getting this message after installing IE 8. The message occuring on random sites, mainly in scenarios where a pop up window should open (or open code is called in javascript). I’m not sure what is causing it, or how I can get it to stop happening. Does anyone know what this could be related to?

Message: Cannot open an anonymous level security token.

I did find a page on msdn talking about the issue, but it said something about “raising the identity level”. I’m not sure how to do this or if it’s even related.

I found the answer to the same problem on my laptop. It was in the DCOM settings. You can type “dcomcnfg” at the run prompt, expand “Component Services” and right-click on the “My Computer” to get to properties. From there choose the “Default Properties” tab and change the default authentication level to “Connect” and the Impersonation level to “Identify”.

Worked for me.

My problem was caused by some Lenel Video software that made changes to the local machine DCOM settings.

Windows 7 P2V Boot Failed with Error : 0x0000007b

Hi,

I come up with an issue after I converted a Windows 7 64 bits Machine. When I try to boot the VM I got a Blue Screen 0x0000007b

To fix this up :

Boot on the Windows 7 DVD

At the Language Selection, Shift-F10 this will open a command Prompt
Run Regedit.

Load the system hive from the Virtual Machine drive:
Highlight HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
File > Load Hive
Choose : c:\Windows\System32\config\system
For the Name type : bugIDE

Expand HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/bugIDE/ControlSet1/Services/
Change the “Start” parameter value for this :

KEY = start Value
Aliide = 3
Amdide =3
Atapi = 0
Cmdide = 3
iaStorV = 3
intelide = 0
msahci = 3
pciide = 3
viaide = 3

File > Unload Hive.
Exit regedit.
Reboot the VM.

I took this procedure from several forum I try to recap, but at the end it works!

VMware – VSphere 5.1 / VConverter 5.0 – P2V windows 2000 Server

Hi

I found Vconverter 5.1 is no longer supporting a P2V conversion of Windows 2000 Server ! So I figure out a way to convert it, some of you might have other idea, but this is how I did it.

I convert it 2 times and I use 2 VM.
I convert from Vmware Converter 4.0.1 to Vmware Workstation Image
VMware workstation image to Vmware Converter 5.0 / VSphere 5.1

In more details

Before Converting :

The latest version I found it’s VMware Converter version 4.0.1 support Windows 2000 Server.
https://my.vmware.com/web/vmware/details/converter401/dGhiZHRwaGJ0QGg=
To Download : Log with your vmware account.

Install the Sysprep Tools for Windows 2000 into Vmware Converter :
Download : http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb742540.aspx ( The download link it’s before the system requirements)

Extract the Sysprep into the following folder (VConverter VM).
2003 : Path : C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\VMware\VMware vCenter Converter Standalone\sysprep\2k
2008 : C:\ProgramData\VMware\VMware vCenter Converter Standalone\sysprep\2k

On the Windows 2000 Server you need to have SP4 installed and Update Rollup 1
Sp4 : http://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/details.aspx?id=4127
Update Roll Up 1 : http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=18997

When you are converting from Physical to Virtual, Keep notes of all your Network Configuration.
Stop and Disable all “major” services / apps temporary (Antivirus, SQL Server, Exchange, ….)

You might need to install the Vmware agent manually on the Windows 2000.
Copy the converter from C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware vCenter Converter Standalone\vmware-converter-agent.exe
Install it on the Windows 2000.

When all is install.

Start Vmware Converter :
Convert from your Windows 2000 to a Vmware Workstation image (UNC path).
The Step 3 is the more important :
Keep the number of CPU AS IS
Ensure the Disk Controller is BusLogic SCSI
Do not install Vmware tools
Don’t power off the source

If the conversion failed at 97% with Error Code : FAILED: A general system error occurred: InternalError (Don’t panic now)
Just click on Configure Virtual Machine with VMware converter. This should complete successfully.

The last step is the “easy” one.

Now Open Up Converter 5.0 Converter , convert from your Vmware Workstation image and push it to VSphere 5.1.

After this done.
Configure Vmware Tools
Configure your Networking
Re-enable all “major” services
Cleanup unnecessary software and devices

Backup your VM!

Jailbreak iOS 6.x / speed up your iPhone

Hi,

This is a really nice package and you need to do it carefully, but we try on several devices including iPhone 4s and this is working great.

Go to :

http://evasi0n.com/

Jailbreak your iPhone.
After go into Cydia Apps
Install the Package Accelerate
When done goto : Settings, Accelerate
Choose your Speed !

Use at your own risk. To be honest if you are not familiar with IT or have basic knowledge in iPhone I will not suggest to try it by yourself. Ask a friend !

 

Error 404.2 Sage 300, 6.0, 5.6 Accpac Web Deploy

Hi,

On a client machine if you try to log in for the first time on a Accpac Web Deploy and the installer didn’t come up or freeze your Internet Explorer.

Run Fiddler (http://www.fiddler2.com/fiddler2/) on your workstation and check if you received an Error 404.2, when Internet Explorer try to download smdotnet.exe

If it’s the case.
Goto IIS on your Accpac Web Deploy Server, remove the feature in IIS : CGI, ensure this is not check.

Remove the feature, reboot the server.
Test, this should work.