How to reset the root password of VMware ESXi 4.1 Embedded edition

I would like to take this chance to say Thank you to Bernhard Bock (bernhard's blog - http://www.bock.nu/blog) to posting this solution to us.

I just modify little bit to fit for "VMware Embedded edition"

The tools is GRML (grml.org) - Debian-based Live CD made for system administrators and users who prefer text tools. 

The following steps which is I did for reset password:

The solution at the following: (Only apply for DELL VMware Embedded edition, for the standard/Installer edition, we need to change the local.tgz which is containing by states.tgz)

First of all, we need to boot your ESXi server with a "GRML"
mount /mnt/Hypervisor1
cd /tmp
tar xzf /mnt/Hypervisor1/local.tgz
vi etc/shadow (Remove remove the hash altogether (everything between the first and the second colon))
mv /mnt/Hypervisor1/local.tgz /mnt/Hypervisor1/local.tgz.bak
tar czf local.tgz etc
mv local.tgz /mnt/Hypervisor1/

Since there are two "volume" of Hypervisor, we need to repeat those step at Hypervisor2

mount /mnt/Hypervisor2
cd /tmp
tar xzf /mnt/Hypervisor2/local.tgz
vi etc/shadow (Remove remove the hash altogether (everything between the first and the second colon))
mv /mnt/Hypervisor2/local.tgz /mnt/Hypervisor2/local.tgz.bak
tar czf local.tgz etc
mv local.tgz /mnt/Hypervisor2/

Reference:
How to reset the root password of VMware ESXi 4.1 and 5.0
http://www.bock.nu/blog/reset-root-password-vmware-esxi-4.1

How to reset the root password of VMware ESXi 4.1 Embedded edition

Got a error Hyper-v rpc server unavailable suddenly when configuring Remote Management of Hyper-V Server - in a workgroup

If your Hyper-V remote management is in a workgroup environment and it work well. But one day, you receive a error message “Hyper-v rpc server unavailable” when you try to use a Server Manager to remote access it.

It maybe your user account password is expired.

Solution:

Use the remote desktop (by using the local administrator account) to remote the hyper-v server and check the user account password is it expired.

If the user password is expired, run the following command to change it.

net user <user_name>  <new_password>

e.g. net user administrtaor password

Remark: Make sure your new password have been changed in the remote client machine too. Otherwise, the password will not match at the client side, it will not able to remote via the Server Manager.

Got a error Hyper-v rpc server unavailable suddenly when configuring Remote Management of Hyper-V Server - in a workgroup

How to upgrade you Nokia 2730c to firmware v10.47

<<Use Ovi to full backup all the data (e.g. SMS, phone, contact …..) of your phone before you upgrade your firmware, since the following method will completely erase all your phone data>>

Nemesis Service Suite Beta 1.0.38.15

http://www.b-phreaks.co.uk/index.php?main_page=page_2

Press “read” to get the current product code

Click “Enable”, enter the new Product code “059C0R4” or “0585310”, then press “Write”

(This product code is English, Simply Chinese.. (Not include Traditional Chinese))

Run the Nokia Software Updater, you will the update.

How to upgrade you Nokia 2730c to firmware v10.47

How to set a password to protect a Nokia E5

The lock code protects your device against unauthorised use. The preset code is 12345.

To lock the device, in the home screen, press the power key, and select Lock phone.

To unlock your device, select Unlock > OK, enter the lock code, and select OK.

To change the lock code, select Menu > Ctrl. panel > Settings and General > Security > Phone and SIM card. Enter the old code and then the new code twice.

Remark: Keep the lock code secret and in a safe place separate from your device. If you forget the lock code and your device is locked, your device will require service. Additional charges may apply, and all the personal data in your device may be deleted. For more information, contact a Nokia Care point or your device dealer.

Source: Nokia E5-00 User Guide Issue 2.0 page 129

How to set a password to protect a Nokia E5

Solution of “Networking is not installed or is not properly configured” have been show in “Computer name” tab

When you receive the message “Networking is not installed or is not properly configured” in the “Computer name" tab and also, cannot access network resource. (E.g. share printer and network drive)

When you check the service of the computer, you will find the “Workstation” service cannot be start.

When you check the error in the event viewer, you will find

DCOM error - Event ID: 10010
Description:
The server {9B1F122C-2982-4E91-AA8B-E071D54F2A4D} did not register with DCOM within the required timeout

Solution:

There are three solution, I fix the problem by using the solution 3. (I run the solution 1 and 2 before I run the solution 3)

1. fix the problem by removing and re-installing the machine's Client for Microsoft Networks, as follows:

• From the Control Panel, open Network Connections.
• Right-click on my active Local Area Network connection and choose Properties.
• In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog, select Client for Microsoft Networks, then click Uninstall. Close the dialog and reboot when prompted.
• After rebooting, bring up the Local Area Connection Properties again.
• Re-install the Client for Microsoft Networks by clicking the Install button, selecting Client from the Select Network Component Type dialog, then selecting Client for Microsoft Networks from the Select Network Client dialog. Click OK all the way back out, then reboot the machine once more when prompted.

2. sfc /scannow

3. Run the following command
net stop wuauserv
regsvr32 /s wuaueng.dll
regsvr32 /s wuaueng1.dll
regsvr32 /s wucltui.dll
regsvr32 /s wups.dll
regsvr32 /s wups2.dll
regsvr32 /s wuweb.dll
regsvr32 /s jscript.dll
regsvr32 /s atl.dll
regsvr32 /s softpub.dll
regsvr32 /s msxml3.dll
net start wuauserv

Reboot the machine.

Solution of “Networking is not installed or is not properly configured” have been show in “Computer name” tab

(Printer Server) The specified location does not contain the driver for the requested processor architecture

When you try to install a 32bits printer driver to the additional driver of a 64bits Windows Server 2008/R2. You got the following errors:

The specified location does not contain the driver for the requested processor architecture

Solution:
Install the same type of the 32bits and 64bits driver of the printer.

e.g. You need to install a HP LaserJet 5200 on a 64bits Windows Server 2008/R2
You need to download the same type of the 32bits and 64bits.

If you want to install the PCL6, you need to install the following two drivers.
HP LaserJet 5200 PCL 6 Driver and HP LaserJet 5200 PCL6 64-bit Driver
Both of the printer drivers (32bits and 64bits) are PCL6.

You cannot install one is PCL 6 and the other is PCL5 or PS....

(Printer Server) The specified location does not contain the driver for the requested processor architecture

PowerPoint 2010 Error - Faulting module path: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\ntdll.dll

PowerPoint 2010 Error - Faulting module path: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\ntdll.dll

The fault module ntdll.dll error related to Office applications may occur due to several reasons, among which the most common ones are listed below:

1. A faulty add-in enabled for Office applications:
   You may use application safe for each Office application to open for example open Run (press Windows key + R), type winword /safe, excel /safe for Word and Excel respectively. If it works fine, disable the add-ins using File > Options > Add-ins for each applications

2. Incompatible printer driver:
   Change the default computer printer to XPS Document Writer using Control Panel and verify the status.

3. Security software installed on the computer conflicting with Office applications:
   Enable Clean-boot then try to use Office application to find if any Non-Microsoft software is causing the issue.
   Note: enable Normal Start-up after troubleshooting.

4. Corrupt Windows User Profile:
   Create a new user profile and check if it prevents Office application crash.

Sourece:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/office_2010-office_install/powerpoint-2010-error/bb5b4e13-2ddf-4a1f-9826-ba426f9c88d1

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/office_2010-office_install/office-products-crashed-upon-launch-0xc0000374/9eb1251f-5a7d-4401-a955-155ac432e6ea

PowerPoint 2010 Error - Faulting module path: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\ntdll.dll