Windows Vista News

0xc00d11ba Error Resolution

2009-03-09T18:45:00Z

Why do I get a “Cannot play the file” 0xc00d11ba message?

Sounds like Windows Media Player is having a problem with your sound card or sound controller.

Error 0xc00d11ba Resolution Suggestions:

www.updatexp.com/0xc00d11ba.html

Regards

Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP
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Vista Services List

2009-03-08T18:46:00Z

When you install a PC with Windows Vista there are a number of windows services that get installed by deafult.

Here is a Vista Services list, however a full list of Vista Services complete with explanations can be found here on this page: Vista Services.

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Application Experience

Application Information

Application Layer Gateway Service

Application Management

Background Intelligent Transfer Service

Base Filtering Engine

Block Level Backup Engine Service

Certificate Propagation

CNG Key Isolation

COM+ Event System

COM+ System Application

Computer Browser

Cryptographic Services

DCOM Server Process Launcher

Desktop Window Manager Session Manager

DFS Replication

DHCP Client

Diagnostic Policy Service

Diagnostic Service Host

Diagnostic System Host

Distributed Link Tracking Client

Distributed Transaction Coordinator

DNS Client

Extensible Authentication Protocol

Fax

Function Discovery Provider Host

Function Discovery Resource Publication

Group Policy Client

Health Key and Certificate Management

Human Interface Device Access

IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keying Modules

Interactive Services Detection

Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)

IP Helper

IPsec Policy Agent

KtmRm for Distributed Transaction Coordinator

Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper

Microsoft .NET Framework NGEN

Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service

Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider

Multimedia Class Scheduler

Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service

Netlogon

Network Access Protection Agent

Network Connections

Network List Service

Network Location Awareness

Network Store Interface Service

Offline Files

Parental Controls

Peer Name Resolution Protocol

Peer Networking Grouping

Peer Networking Identity Manager

Performance Logs & Alerts

Plug and Play

PnP-X IP Bus Enumerator

PNRP Machine Name Publication Service

Portable Device Enumerator Service

Print Spooler

Problem Reports and Solutions Control Panel Support

Program Compatibility Assistant Service

Protected Storage

Quality Windows Audio Video Experience

ReadyBoost

Remote Access Auto Connection Manager

Remote Access Connection Manager

Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator

Remote Registry

Routing and Remote Access

Secondary Logon

Security Accounts Manager

Security Center

Server

Shell Hardware Detection

SL UI Notification Service

Smart Card

Smart Card Removal Policy

SNMP Trap

Software Licensing

SSDP Discovery

Superfetch

System Event Notification Service

Tablet PC Input Service

Task Scheduler

TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper

Telephony

Terminal Services

Terminal Services Configuration

Terminal Services UserMode Port Redirector

Themes

Thread Ordering Server

TPM Base Services

UPnP Device Host

User Profile Service

Virtual Disk

Volume Shadow Copy

WebClient

Windows Audio

Windows Audio Endpoint Builder

Windows Backup

Windows CardSpace

Windows Color System

Windows Connect Now - Config Registrar

Windows Defender

Windows Driver Foundation - User-mode Driver Framework

Windows Error Reporting Service

Windows Event Collector

Windows Event Log

Windows Firewall

Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)

Windows Installer

Windows Management Instrumentation

Windows Media Center Extender Service

Windows Media Center Receiver Service

Windows Media Center Scheduler Service

Windows Media Center Service Launcher

Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service

Windows Modules Installer

Windows Presentation Foundation Font Cache

Windows Remote Management (WS-Management)

Windows Search

Windows Time

Windows Update

WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service

Wired AutoConfig

WLAN AutoConfig

WMI Performance Adapter

Workstation

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Here on this page are explanation of the above: Vista Services.

Kind Regards

Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP

Audio and Video Codecs

2008-08-09T14:29:00Z

Different codecs translate in different ways, so a video file compressed using the Intel Indeo codec will be different from a file compressed using the Windows Media Video codec, for example.

For anyone interested in digital audio or video a basic understanding of audio and video codec's is essential.

This article on the topic of audio and video codecs should help you:

http://www.updatexp.com/audio-video-codec.html

Kind Regards

Marc Liron - Microsoft MVP

Flash Video Arrives in Adobe Acrobat 9

2008-07-10T11:47:00Z

After waiting for 3 years Adobe have now finally released a version of Adobe Acrobat that supports the embedding and linking of Flash video in the PDF format.

This has “BIG” implications for the small business owner wanting to engage with prospects and customers alike.

By using .FLV and .SWF files (..even H.264) you can make your eBooks, product guides, PDF newsletters, etc, come alive!

The following in-depth article, complete with real examples of video in PDF, will have you reaching for your keyboard…

Here is the link:

www.marcliron.com/adobe-acrobat-9-and-flash-video.html

I really hope it helps!

Kind Regards

Marc Liron
IT Consultant & Microsoft MVP

Ref: http://www.imnewswatch.com/archives/2008/07/video_profits_t.html

Windows Update is Getting Updated

2008-07-03T15:58:00Z

Windows Update is a service provided by Microsoft for users of Microsoft Windows which provides updates for the operating system and its installed components.

On the 3rd July 2008 Microsoft announced that it has a update to its Windows Update infrastructure and has a planned gradual rollout, for later this month, of its Windows Update client.

This new Windows Update client rollout will occur automatically to any system configured to either: receive updates “automatically” or “notify” customers that new updates are available for download.

As you may already know Windows Update is designed to help consumers keep their systems up-to-date and to ensure ongoing service and reliability and smooth operation of its software. Microsoft frequently updates and enhances the Windows Update client to maintain and improve its quality of service.

The update to the Windows Update client, due late July 2008, will NOT make any changes to the way Windows Update looks or feels on the Windows PC.

It is solely aimed at improving:

#1 - The length of time it takes Windows Update to scan for updates
#2 - The speed in which signature updates will be delivered

This Windows Update Client Applies To:

• Windows Vista Business
• Windows Vista Enterprise
• Windows Vista Home Basic
• Windows Vista Home Premium
• Windows Vista Starter
• Windows Vista Ultimate
• Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
• Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
• Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
• Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
• Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-Based Systems
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP4
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4

The following material may be of further assistance:

Additional Recourses:

Information for network administrators about how to obtain the latest Windows Update Agent

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;946928

Windows Update FAQ

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/windowsupdate/default.mspx

Microsoft Update Product Team Blog

http://blogs.technet.com/mu/

I hope this information was useful!

Kind Regards

Marc Liron - Microsoft MVP

Source: http://www.updatexp.com

Windows Media DVD Player

2008-05-20T14:40:00Z

...more Windows Media DVD Player Links:

dvd player for windows xp

windows media dvd decoder

windows media player 11 dvd decoder

dvd decoder for windows media player

windows media dvd player

windows media player dvd plugin

dvd windows media player

windows media player dvd codec

windows media player dvd decoder

windows media player dvd

-Marc

Windows Media Player DVD

2008-05-19T15:03:00Z

Windows Media Player DVD Sites

2008-05-15T08:48:00Z

New sites:

http://windowsmediaplayerdvd.blogspot.com/

http://windowsmediaplayerdvd.googlepages.com/

http://windowsmediaplayerdvd.wordpress.com/

http://www.squidoo.com/windowsmediaplayerdvd

http://hubpages.com/hub/windowsmediaplayerdvd

http://www.xanga.com/windowsmediaplayerdvd

http://journals.aol.com/windowsmediadvd/windows-media-player-dvd/

http://windowsmediaplayerdvd.spaces.live.com/

Windows Media Player DVD Plugin - New Pages

2008-05-14T07:23:00Z

A list of new Windows Media Player DVD Plugin Pages:

Windows Media Player DVD Decoder

Windows Media Player DVD Plugin

Windows Media DVD Decoder

DVD Windows Media Player

Windows Media Player DVD

DVD Player For Windows XP

Windows Media DVD Player

Windows Media Player 11 DVD Decoder

Windows Media Player DVD Codec

DVD Decoder For Windows Media Player

Unique Podcasting Domain Names Released!

2008-04-14T22:28:00Z

Like many, the first time I heard Adam Curry's podcast show, way back in late 2004, I just *KNEW* it would be an important technology for Internet Marketers. So I instantly went ahead and registered over 100 Podcasting related domain names and kept them under "lock and key" for almost 4 years!

UNTIL NOW.

...now I am releasing 45 of these Podcasting URL's

WinDVD9 Is Now Available From COREL

2008-03-31T13:52:00Z

Watch standard DVD movies at near-HD quality with captivating surround sound!

Corel WinDVD 9 is the world’s leading DVD and video playback software delivering superior audio and video quality in a stylish and easy-to-use application. With broad format support, state-of-the-art quality enhancement technologies and unique features for watching movies on the go, WinDVD 9 sets the standard for the best entertainment experience on your laptop and desktop PC.

Read more about the new features of: Corel WinDVD 9

…especially the ability to Upscale and Time Stretch your DVDs !!!

Enjoy.

Regards

Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP
www.marcliron.com

DVD player for Windows Media

2008-03-30T11:33:00Z

Windows Media Player becomes a full-featured DVD player when combined with a DVD decoder (MPEG-2 decoder) with features such as full-screen video playback controls, DVD chapter listings, and integrated cover art.

Grab YOUR DVD player for Windows Media today.

Purchase from this page and you will get a FREE $39.99 gift!

Regards

Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP
www.marcliron.com

Preview Videos for Windows Vista

2008-03-11T19:23:00Z

I made these videos last year for some Windows XP users who wanted to see some of the new and imporoved features of Windows XP.

Here they are:

http://www.instantvista.com/free-windows-vista-preview-videos.html

-Marc

New Google Video Sitemap Squidoo Lens

2007-12-23T14:06:00Z

Decided to start logging all the good stuff about Google Video Sitemaps over at Squiddo:

http://www.squidoo.com/google-video-sitemaps

-Marc

New Google Video Sitemap Creator

2007-12-22T17:57:00Z

With all the buzz about the new Video Sitemaps from Google I thought i would take a look.

But soon got fed up hand coding the XML file and so created some software to make the valid XML file.

Now I am giving it away free!

http://www.videositemappro.com

Version 1.0 at the moment but will be adding too it soon.

Plus I think it is the worlds FIRST video sitemap software?

Enjoy.

Kind Regards

Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP
www.marcliron.com

TechSmith Offer Camtasia Studio 3 For FREE!

2007-11-21T18:53:00Z

Camtasia Studio 3 - for free?

The good folks at Tech Smith have come up with a GREAT idea…

They are giving away their flagship product away for no cost at all. This is no 30 day free trial, this is the full product!

If you are wanting to create training videos of ANY kind this is THE software for you.

Find out more now at:

http://www.updatexp.com/free-camtasia-studio-3.html

Enjoy!

Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP
www.marcliron.com

Data Bucket Pro Now Available For Windows Users

2007-11-15T09:06:00Z

Amazon S3 is a web service that you have probably NEVER heard of.

Yet it is used by Microsoft, XEROX and many other big names... But not only companies of this size. Amazon S3 is also used by smaller companies and even home users!

So what is Amazon S3?

Simply put, Amazon are giving you access to the same network that stores their own websites and other services. This comprises of many data centers all packed with high speed servers with multiple fast connections to the Internet. And all of this is available on a pay as you go basis!

http://www.databucketpro.com/about

Why should I use Amazon S3?

If you have any important data, such as backups then you should use Amazon S3

If you have a website and serve large files, such as video, you should use Amazon S3

If you want to share files over the Internet, you should use Amazon S3

If you want to create download links that EXPIRE when you want them to, you should use Amazon S3

...look at the uses of Amazon S3:

http://www.databucketpro.com/case-studies

http://www.databucketpro.com/category/blog

How can I use Amazon S3?

To use the service you need an account with Amazon Web Services and some software on your PC. I recommend "Data Bucket Pro".

Find out more about Amazon S3 and Data Bucket Pro TODAY!

http://www.databucketpro.com

Regards

Marc Liron - Microsoft MVP

http://www.marcliron.com

Move Over Flickr, YouTube & .Mac - Microsoft Is Coming!

2007-11-10T14:54:00Z

I thought this last post on my personal Blog may be of interest to you?

Its called:

"Move Over Flickr, YouTube & .Mac - Microsoft Is Coming!"

http://www.marclironblog.com/microsoft/move-over-flickr-youtube-mac-microsoft-is-coming

..can't wait to see this happen!

Kind Regards

Marc Liron - Microsoft MVP
http://www.marcliron.com

7 Day Crazy Sale.... Vista and Office Preview Videos.

2007-01-14T19:54:00Z

...well I have gone a little mad and launched a crazy 7 day sale.

I get a lot of requests at www.updatexp.com for Windows Vista information.

Typicaly folks ask what's new.

So I have created some "preview" videos of Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 and have added them to a 7 day sale I am having over at www.paywhatyoucanafford.com

But the special offer and sales "twist" finishes this Saturday 20th January 2007.

Regards

Marc Liron - MVP

19,500 Vista Drivers Ship With DVD

2006-11-21T10:36:00Z

Windows Vista has more drivers built-in at launch than any previous version Windows - 19,500 in fact!

Another 11,500 will be waiting via Windows Update too...

In contrast, Windows XP only had 10,000 drivers on its CD, with only 2000 on the Windows Update service, so this is a major improvement.

You can read more here:

http://www.itwire.com.au/content/view/7246/52/

Regards

Marc Liron - Microsoft MVP