Monday, July 13, 2015

Exchange 2010 SP3 Error 'DataCollectorSvc' process has open files

Error while applying Exchange SP3




Error: Setup cannot continue with the upgrade because the ‘DataCollectorSvc' () process (ID: 1564) has open files. Close the process and restart Setup.

1. Goto Task Manager and open Processes tab


2. Select the DataCollectorSvc.exe and kill the process by clicking on End Process.

3. Click Retry on the Exchange SP3 setup


Exchange 2010 SP3 step-by-step installation (with snapshots)

Download the Exchange SP3 from https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=36768

Note: If you have Exchange SP1 installed, you do not need to upgrade to SP2 before heading to SP3

Extract the Setup files to a folder

Proceed with the Microsoft Exchange SP3 installation:

1. Browse to the folder where you extracted the setup files and run 'Setup'


2. Select the option “Install Microsoft Exchange Server Upgrade”

3. Follow the steps provided in the snapshots





4. You may get a warning to install KB2550886 which fixes an issue with Windows clustering (can       be ignored in case you are not using clustering).



5. It won’t ask for a reboot at the end of installation but reboot is recommended, so better go ahead         with the reboot.

6. Confirm the version of Exchange, it should be greater than or equal to 14.03.0123.3









8024000E

Error Code 8024000E

Step 1:
Run System File Checker(SFC) scan

To run the System File Checker tool, follow these steps:

1) Click Start, and then type cmd in the Start Search box.

2) Right-click cmd in the Programs list, and then click Run as administrator.

3)If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your password or click Continue

4) At the command prompt, the following line, and then press ENTER:
sfc /scannow

If completed with no errors, try installing updates. In case failed with error 'Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them. Details are included in the CBS.Log %WinDir%\Logs\CBS\CBS.log', goto Step 2

Step 2:
Install System Update Readiness tool

Check 'CheckSUR' log under 'c:\Windows\Logs\CBS', If no errors detected then go ahead and install the updates.
If this did not work too, follow workaround provided in Step 3

Step 3:
Click on 'check for updates online' 

Friday, July 10, 2015

Steps to upgrade SonicWALL Firmware

Procedure to upgrade the SonicWALL UTM Appliance firmware Image with Current Preferences (on Standard or Enhanced)

Perform the following steps to update your SonicWALL appliance with saved preference file (settings file): 
1.    Download the SonicOS Standard/Enhanced firmware image file from mysonicwall.com and save it to a location on your local computer. Refer Below:
To obtain a new SonicOS (Standard/Enhanced) firmware image file for your SonicWALL UTM appliance: 
        1. Connect to your mysonicwall.com account at http://www.mysonicwall.com.

        2. Click on Download Center on the left pane, select the appropriate Language and Software Type. 


      3. Click on the Firmware link to download the latest version (.sig file)

      Note: You can access previous firmware versions by clicking on the “Previous Versions” link

      4. Save the new SonicOS firmware image file to a directory on your management computer.

 2. On the System > Settings page, click the Export Settings button to save the current configuration to a file. You will be prompted to select the location on your hard drive to save the file.
     
3.  For good measure, click on the Create Backup Settings button to save the current firmware and settings within the SonicWALL appliance.
     
4. On the System > Settings page, click Upload New Firmware.
         
5. Browse to the location where you saved the SonicOS Standard/Enhanced firmware image file, select the file, and click Upload.
         
6. Click the Boot icon in the row for Uploaded Firmware - New!


 7. In the confirmation dialog box, click OK. The SonicWALL restarts and then displays the login page.

8. Enter your user name and password. Your new SonicOS Standard/Enhanced image version information is listed on the System > Settings page.

Source: https://support.software.dell.com/kb/sw5640


Tuesday, July 7, 2015

How to Uninstall Internet Explorer 11 from Windows 7

In case Internet Explorer 11 isn't working properly, you can revert to your original version by uninstalling the Internet Explorer updates.

1. Open Control Panel



2. Click 'Uninstall a program' link



3. Click on 'View installed updates' link on the left side of the window. This will open a list of updates that are installed on the machine.



4. Find the entry: Internet Explorer 11


5. Select the patch and click on 'Uninstall'



6. Click 'Yes' when prompted.

7. Wait for Uninstallation to complete.

Once the Uninstallation is complete, reboot the machine and complete the process.

80092004

Error Code 80092004

Patch KB3058515 failing with error 80092004

Reference Link: http://news.softpedia.com/news/Botched-Windows-Update-KB3058515-and-Error-80092004-More-Info-and-Possible-Fix-484243.shtml

As per the article the patch KB3058515 is causing trouble on a number of Windows 7 machines.

Possible fix for KB3058515

1. Remove Internet Explorer completely from your machine and then install it from scratch via Windows Update.
2. After you have installed IE, machine will be having IE with KB3038314.
3. Check for new versions in Windows Update.
4. KB3058515 should then be offered once again and automatic installation is supposed to be running smoothly.

Friday, July 3, 2015

Microsoft Office 2010 patches not offered by 'Windows Update'

1. If Microsoft Office 2010 patches are not detected through 'Windows Update' option.
2. Open an Office Application (excel, word etc)
3. Goto 'File' tab -> Help

4. Click 'Check for Updates'.


5. It will pop-up a browser window with site 'update.microsoft.com'.


6. Run 'Windows Update' again.

7. Now you will be able to get all the Microsoft Office 2010 patches in the list of Important Updates.