Apr 17, 2015
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Why are there both TMP and TEMP environment variables, and which one is right?
Parallel evolution.
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Apr 16, 2015
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Why did the original code for FIND.COM use lop as a label instead of loop?
An old puzzle.
Apr 15, 2015
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When I set the "force X off" policy to Disabled, why doesn't it force X on?
A customer was using one of the many "force X off" policies, but instead of using it to force X off, they were trying to use it to force X on by setting the policy to Disabled. For example, there is a "Hide and disable all items on the desktop". The customer was setting this policy to Disabled, expecting it to force all icons visible on the desktop...
Apr 14, 2015
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In the Seattle area, people treat you nicer once they learn your last name is Gates
Go figure.
Apr 13, 2015
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After I encrypt memory with CryptProtectMemory, can I move it around?
Yes.
Apr 10, 2015
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On the ways of creating a GUID that looks pretty
Don't just make up something. There are rules.
Apr 9, 2015
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If more than one object causes a WaitForMultipleObjects to return, how do I find out about the other ones?
Just the one you are told about.
Apr 8, 2015
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Why is the System.DateCreated property off by a few seconds?
Legacy time/date format.
Apr 7, 2015
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The details of the major incident were not clearly articulated, but whatever it is, it's already over
When a server is taken offline, be it a planned unplanned outage or an unplanned unplanned outage or something else, the operations team send out a series of messages alerting customers to the issue. Some time ago, I received a notification that went like this: From: Adam Smith Subject: Nosebleed Service : Major Incident Notification - Initial...
Apr 6, 2015
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Opening the classic folder browser dialog with a specific folder preselected
Call me, honey.