New Guide: Install Ubuntu 9.10. Enjoy!
Updated my World of Warcraft Character listing for my hunter twink hitting 19.
A new poll posted on the forums: How will you pronounce the year 2010?
You need to be a forum member to view comments and vote in this poll.
Windows 7 Services Registry Files contained an error in creation using the Windows 7 Custom Services Registry File Tool. Three services where set to automatic when they should have been manual. The new version is online with this thread reporting the issue that was fixed.
Windows 7 Services Registry Files now include the default and "Safe" values for download.
With the release of Windows 7 to retail channels, I posted a Windows 7 Installation Guide. Enjoy!
Updated the World of Warcraft Character listing for my warlock hitting 80.
Several pages have been updated throughout the domain:
Once again, www.blackviper.com is available on CD as well as DVD. Check my Store for further information.
Windows 7 Custom Services Registry File Tool and Windows 7 Services Registry Files are now online. The default values are currently available for download with "Safe" coming soon.
Added the Windows 7 Super Tweaks: Top 8 things I do after a clean installation of Windows 7!
Modified the Windows 7 Service Configurations to disable Windows Connect Now - Config Registrar If you do not have a wireless network or your particular model does not have the "Compatible with Windows 7" logo. Also added a couple "additional reading" sections through out the individual links.
Default Windows 7 Service Configurations information are updated as well as each individual service link to include default registry entries.
Added Aion News and my Aion character listing.
In Loving Memory of my Father: Allen "Sparky" Sparks. 1937 to 2009. I miss you already.
I made a slight change to the javascript color switcher located on every page in the upper left hand corner under "Choose the look:". It should be a bit more obvious as to what it does: Change the web site color scheme from Black to White and back again.
Updated the World of Warcraft Character listing and the addon listing.
Windows 7 Service Configurations: All individual service links are updated to include default descriptions, dependencies and start states.
Updated the World of Warcraft Character listing to include 2nd account status.
Default Windows 7 Service Configurations for services installed with Add/Remove Windows components are now included in the services table.
Default Windows 7 Service Configurations are updated to include Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate and Enterprise. Individual service links will be updated as time permits.
Started working on converting many pages over to Windows 7 OEM/Retail information instead of RC1 content. This time around, I plan on providing Starter as well as Enterprise information.
In order to provide RC1 information as well as Retail, I have archived the following sections and they will be deleted on October 22, 2009, but still available up until that point:
Updated the World of Warcraft Addon listing for patch 3.2 and my character list.
I have updated my Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Service Configurations to include all individual service pages for dependencies and accuracy.
The Rant: Home of Black Viper's opinion:
For many years, I have been a fan of Blizzard's Diablo Universe. I have spent a chunk of my life playing the Diablo franchise and I must say, I enjoyed every minute. Unfortunately, while wandering around on Slashdot.org today, I discovered some disturbing news...
Read more: Diablo 3 No LAN Rant
I have updated my Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Service Configurations to include individual service pages for dependencies and accuracy. A through G are finished.
I have updated my Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Service Configurations to include individual service pages for "optional" services installed with Add/Remove Windows Components as well as Windows Live Essentials. Each page will be verified as far as dependencies and accuracy as time allows.
I will try and keep this as non-bloggish as possible (even though I have never considered my domain a "blog" of sorts... it could be thought of as one). Anyway, I am working hard on Windows Vista Service Pack 2 information and heading to breaking out as much memory and CPU usage performance as possible. A few things I am looking at:
These points to note are all well and good, but mean nothing unless I make it happen. Unfortunately, it all takes time. Rest assured, it will happen... hopefully, before Windows 7 is released. :)
I have updated my Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Service Configurations to include "optional" services installed with Add/Remove Windows Components as well as Windows Live Essentials.
I have updated my Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Service Configurations. Each individual service will be updated as time allows. This could take some time, though, so stay tuned!
With yesterdays release of Windows Vista Service Pack 2, I will be updating my service configurations and PDF files accordingly. This could take some time, though, so stay tuned!
Windows 7 Service Configurations and all individual service links have been updated with current default descriptions and dependencies.
Windows 7 Service Configurations are updated for RC1. Individual services will be updated as time permits.
Windows 7 Release Candidate is now available for download. Oh, and... yes... I will update my services configurations.
Updated the World of Warcraft Addon listing for patch 3.1.1 and my character list to include /played times.
After a long round of messing with the color schemes, I have landed on a couple versions I like. You may choose Black or White from the left navigation if JavaScript is enabled. Enjoy!
To sum up the changes:
The site, once again, validates as xhtml 1.0 strict and valid CSS2.
The new web site layout is now published. If you find something that is just "not right," feel free to Contact BV. Check the Credits for more information.
I did not finish the site layout for publication this weekend, but I hope to accomplish this task next weekend.
I am working on updating the site layout and hope to publish it this weekend.
Updated the SL UI Notification Service (removed error) and Software Licensing service (added information) for Windows Vista (and SP1) based off of two reports in this thread: Windows Vista Services - Software Licensing.
Made an interesting discovery post on the BBS: Robots.txt (what not to do).
Updated the World of Warcraft Addon listing and my character list.
Added "Twitter" to the "Save and Share" left navigation section on select pages throughout the domain.
Many service descriptions (the second half) are updated for Windows Vista and Windows 7. Windows 7 Service Configurations are also updated.
The Server Service issue is still causing quite a stir on the internet. Ensure that you have fully updated your system as to not be infected by "Conficker" or it's several variants.
In order to fix this issue, you need to patch your system using the latest update fix version: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS08-067.mspx
In order to remove the problem, you can use Microsoft's own removal tool or anything else offered from the company links above: http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
Regardless of what you do or how you choose to go about it, fix/patch/prevent.
Windows 7 Service Configurations have been updated to include Default and Safe as well as "Tweaked".
Many service descriptions (about half) have been updated for Windows Vista and Windows 7. Windows 7 Service Configurations has also been updated.
Updated the World of Warcraft Addon listing for patch 3.0.9 and my character list to include /played times.
Dependency links have been updated in the Windows 7 Services Information pages.
After over 10 years online (with a minor break in there...), I wish to thank all of my dedicated readers for their years of support and kind words.
Updated the World of Warcraft Addon listing for patch 3.0.8 and my character list.
Another day, another year in the "age" column. 37 years and still a geek. :)
I have posted my Windows 7 Services Configurations and Windows 7 Services Information pages. The only configurations I am currently listing is Windows 7 Ultimate Default and "Safe" until I finish further testing.
Official Windows 7 BETA (looks like build 7000) is now available for download in 32/64-bit versions.
32 bit version: 2.44 GiB
64-bit version: 3.15 GiB
They are in limited supply, so check them out now:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-download.aspx
I could get a BETA key for each version using Firefox 3, but no download happened. I fired up IE *shudder* and an ActiveX component was installed to download in that manner. If you are having issues, try IE!
Also, according to the installation instructions located here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-installation-instructions.aspx
The Beta will stop working on August 1, 2009. To continue using your PC, please be prepared to reinstall a prior version of Windows or a subsequent release of Windows 7 before the expiration date. You won’t be able to upgrade from the Beta to the final retail version of Windows 7.
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Includes explanations of each service and advice on which services you can safely disable.