PHP error 5.2.4 Getting error “Error in my_thread_global_end(): 1 threads didn’t exit”
We have noticed a few web server admins to be getting an error message Getting error “Error in my_thread_global_end(): 1 threads didn’t exit” when running php on IIS windows servers in CGI. the issue is caused by libmysql.dll found in php directory. The file size for the libmysql.dll was 1.94 MB (2,035,712 bytes).
To fix the issue and clear the error message, you must replace libmysql.dll with an earlier version from release 5.2.1 of PHP.
I noticed many people were not able to get their hands on it so we have uploaded it to our server to make it easily availble.
Download php mysql libmysql.dll
VMWare Host and Guest Cannot Communicate Over Network Shares on Dell PowerEdge and Broadcom TOE
Many people have encoutnered issues with the TOE on the Dell PowerEdge servers (especially the 2900) where it caused weird issues with networking components, most noticeable on VMware boxes and ISA servers.
A few days ago I had the same issue with our PowerEdge 2900 after I upgraded to the latest drivers and firmware, the server was running windows 2003 with SP2 loaded on it, once the server was rebooted, the host OS could not access the guest systems via UNC or RDP ( Remote Desktop) however I was able to ping the guest OS by IP and common name with no issues.
after researching the issue, I discovered, it is a problem with the Broadcom Network Cards, Windows 2003SP2 and the TOE (Tcpip Offload Engine)
I tired many different thigs except uninstalling the SP2 from the Host OS as it was not a fix for me (not good enough solution) so what I did was opened up the case and removed the TOE component which is like a little white adapter that plugs into the motherborad of the 2900 PowerEdge server. The connector itself is like a phone plug. I have attached a picture of the adapter.
To remove the TOE adapter, slide open the case, look in the center next to the CPU, there will be a white chip (looks like a one of those tranceievers) sticking out and labeled TOE 2) Just unplug it (you would unplug it just like how you unplug a phone from a phone jack).
Once I removed the TOE adapter from the server and powered it back on, everything worked like a charm. I phoned Dell and talked to their senior techs and they did elaborate that this was a problem they have been running into recenlty and this was the right fix.
I hope this helps you out. if it does please post to let me know.
Video Tutorials for Share Point 2007
Microsoft Share Point 2007 is getting hotter and hotter every day. Knowing Share Point 2007 is goldmine due to the services and features it offers. Yet with the high demand on it, many IT Guys lack the knowledge and understanding of its capabilities and expandabilities. We did our homework and searched for good resources and found this free video tutorial on Share Point 2007. It is by far one of the best resrouces we have found on the internet for Microsoft Sharepoint 2007.
the website is: Microsoft Share Point 2007 Video Tutorial
Command check computer specs and uptime in windows XP
Ever had a doubt what utilities do what. Windows XP has so many built in features and utilities that most sysadmins do not bother to utilize as they try to find a way of getting by with the same old commands (like ipconfig and stuff) they do not realize that newer OSes often include more utilities that could help in streamlining the support daily tasks and troubleshooting.
Try this command which is built in into Microsoft Windows XP.
in command prompt, type the following systeminfo
it will give you good useful information about system configs, system uptime, original install date (windows xp installation) hotfixes installed, NIC card info and so forth. it can be run on another machine remotely.
Here is a systeminfo parameter:
C:\DOCUME~1\aamin>systeminfo /?
SYSTEMINFO [/S system [/U username [/P [password]]]] [/FO format] [/NH]
Description:
This command line tool enables an administrator to query for basic
system configuration information.Parameter List:
/S system Specifies the remote system to connect to./U [domain\]user Specifies the user context under which
the command should execute./P [password] Specifies the password for the given
user context. Prompts for input if omitted./FO format Specifies the format in which the output
is to be displayed.
Valid values: “TABLE”, “LIST”, “CSV”./NH Specifies that the “Column Header” should
not be displayed in the output.
Valid only for “TABLE” and “CSV” formats./? Displays this help/usage.
Examples:
SYSTEMINFO
SYSTEMINFO /?
SYSTEMINFO /S system
SYSTEMINFO /S system /U user
SYSTEMINFO /S system /U domain\user /P password /FO TABLE
SYSTEMINFO /S system /FO LIST
SYSTEMINFO /S system /FO CSV /NH
I hope you find this tool useful and helpful. If so let us know and we will post more.
If you have tips to share, please do not hesitate to contribute.
Goodlink stops syncing contacts on Treo Palm or other PDA devices
If you have a device running Good Messaging (formerly known as GoodLink) and it stops syncing, the first thing to do is make sure you have a data connection by attempting to go out to an internet site (such as www.google.com) from your device. If that doesn’t work, then contact your wireless provider, because your data connection is not available or you have no data coverage where you are. If you can get out to website, you probably just need to reset the Goodlink software.
Here are instructions for to reset your goodlink software on a treo or a PDA device:
- On your wireless device, go into Good Preferences | About Good Mobile Messaging
- Type in “debug” without quotes. You will not see the text on the screen as you type, but it will open a hidden command prompt.
- When a command prompt window opens, type in “reprov” without quotes and press the enter key.
- You will be prompted that this will erase all data from the handheld. This only refers to data synced with the Good software. Type in “yes” without quotes and press the enter key.
- Your device will restart and the Good software will resync all of your emails/calendar/contacts/etc.
This usually does the trick and all should work like a charm.
I hope this tip helped you out.
Computer Wholesaler Network
Computer market is becoming more and more competitive which keeps the prices down for all consumer business. However, the market is much more competitve in the second hand computers and wholesalers. Many of these wholesalers are dealing in the gray market. We found a great directory where these computer wholesalers and drop shippers are listed and actively interact together releasing their hottest inventory along with their contact info.
if you are intrested in buying second hand computers or brand new computer from the gray market area make sure you check out the Computer Wholesalers Directory
RSS Readers Sharp Reader
I remember back in the days when I had two or three favorite sites, but nowadays, with so many different topics, gadget news, website deals, and more, it is hard to keep visit all of them more often, this is where RSS comes to the rescue and offer you the ease of keeping up with all the sites in one simple application with highlights of each website… Not all website have RSS capability, but it is becoming more and more common.
There are two main ways to get the RSS feeds, the first way is through a web application (kind of like different Google Reader where you have to have your web browser open and logged in to your Google account, Yahoo, and MSN offer it too) or a desktop application where you can open it up like Microsoft Outlook… I have been through a few RSS readers and found Sharp Reader to be the best one out there due to its simplicity, new RSS notifications, and most of all, stability (the coolest thing, it is FREE).
Download Sharp Reader Software RSS Reader
PST Password Recovery for Microsoft Outlook Free
So many passwords, only a few can be remembered, the ones that are hard to remember usually are the ones that are seldom used. This is the case with my friend Jane who setup a password on her PST file a few months ago and now needed to get some emails out of it, the only problem is she could not open it as she did not know the password.
Thankfully, when she called me, I had the PST Recover Password utility available and was able to crack it open. It is a free utility, almost impossible to find one like it for free.
Download Recover PST Password for Microsoft Outlook
Online Training Library Courses for $30/month
There are many online training sites out there these days that offer access to their entire training library for monthly subscribtion. We have done an extensive research on which one has the most selections, more advanced courses and offer latest products. Virtual Training Company (VTC) by far stood out in all of our comparisons. We compared it to Lynda.com which was pretty much the same price but fewer selections.
VTC Online University is one of the most valuable training resources on the web . For just US$30* per month you will have access to in-depth training on hundreds of today’s most sought-after applications, with over 43,327 narrated QuickTime movies. (And yes, you do have access to ALL VTC 
content.) These can be streamed over any connection to the Internet directly to your computer
3 Ways To Lock Windows XP
To lock a Windows XP workstation you can use of the 2 methods below:
1) Keyboad Combination: You can lock your Windows XP workstation by Pressing the Windows key + the letter L to lock.
2) DOS Command: You can also lock a Windows XP workstation by typing the following DOS command,
rundll32.exe user32.dll, LockWorkStation
This command can be execute by either click on Start -> Run and typing the in the command, or by creating a shortcut.
3) Normal way: Click on Ctrl + Alt + Del, and select “Lock”
