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Logon Process has failed to create the security options dialog

· One min read
  1. Click Start
  2. Click Run
  3. Type: msconfig
  4. Click Ok
  5. This will open  the System Configuration Utility, click Startup tab up the top
  6. Go through the startup list and uncheck everything other then your Antivirus and any other software you want starting
  7. Press Ok
  8. Restart PC

If the fix above, doesn’t work then follow this tomorrow:

  1. Click Start
  2. Type: cmd and press Enter
  3. Type: sfc /scannow (You might need the Windows CD as it will attempt to restore non-corrupt files from the CD onto  the computer).
  4. Once completed, restart the computer.

If none of the fixes above work, try the following:

  1. Click Start
  2. Click Run
  3. Type:  devmgmt.msc (This will open Device Manager, which lists your devices)
  4. In the list, go to System devices
  5. Right Click ACPI Fixed Features
  6. Choose Uninstall
  7. Restart the computer

Settings for New Zealand Internet Service Providers

· 4 min read

Ignite Communications (formerly Data Solutions NZ)

  • Domain name server 1 : 123.255.15.131

  • Domain name server 2 : 123.255.15.132

  • Incoming mail server : pop3.ignite.net.nz

  • Outgoing mails server : smtp.ignite.net.nz

  • IMAP Server : imap.ignite.net.nz

  • Website : www.ignite.net.nz

  • Helpdesk : 0800 33 EASY / 0800 333 279

Clear

  • Dialup : 086725327 or Auckland 9145656

  • ADSL login : [email protected] (or for a wholesale Telecom account being paid on a Clear invoice : [email protected])

  • Domain Name Server 1 : 203.97.33.1

  • Domain Name Server 2 : 203.97.37.14

  • Incoming mail server : pop.clear.net.nz

  • Outgoing mail server : smtp.clear.net.nz

  • Network Status: networkstatus.telstraclear.co.nz/

  • News server : news.clear.net.nz

  • Website : www.clear.net.nz

  • Helpdesk : 0508 888 800

Xtra

  • ADSL user name login : [email protected]

  • ADSL Settings : PPPoA (RFC2364) VPI: 0 VCI: 100

  • Dialup : 087303030

  • Domain Name Server 1 : 202.27.184.3

  • Domain Name Server 2 : 202.27.184.5

  • Incoming mail server : pop3.xtra.co.nz

  • Outgoing mail server : send.xtra.co.nz

  • News server : news.xtra.co.nz

  • Website : www.xtramsn.co.nz

  • Helpdesk : 0800 225 598 or for Xtra Jetstream 0800 738 738 or for Xtra business 0800 287 463

Ihug

  • ADSL user name login : [email protected]

  • ADSL Settings : PPPoA (RFC2364) VPI: 0 VCI: 100

  • Dialup : 087 300 777

  • Domain Name Server 1 :203.109.252.42

  • Domain Name Server 2 : 203.109.252.43

  • Incoming mail server : pop.ihug.co.nz

  • Outgoing mail server : smtp.ihug.co.nz

  • News server : news.akl.ihug.co.nz

  • Website : www.ihug.co.nz

  • Helpdesk : 0800 438 448

Paradise

  • Dialup : 086727234 or Auckland 3590101

  • Domain Name Server 1 : 203.96.152.4

  • Domain Name Server 2 : 203.96.152.12

  • Incoming mail server : pop3.paradise.net.nz

  • Outgoing mail server : smtp.paradise.net.nz

  • News server : news.paradise.net.nz

  • Website : www.paradise.net.nz

  • Helpdesk : 0800 467 272

Valuenet (this has been bought by Orcon, but these settings are being maintained in the meantime)

  • Dialup : 086733444

  • Dialup login name : [email protected]

  • Domain Name Server 1 : 203.96.152.4

  • Domain Name Server 2 : 203.96.152.12

  • Incoming mail server : pop3.value.net.nz

  • Outgoing mail server : smtp.value.net.nz

  • Website : www.value.net.nz

  • Helpdesk : 0900 939 333 ($2 per minute)

Slingshot

  • Dialup : 086788888

  • Incoming mail server : pop3.slingshot.co.nz

  • Outgoing mail server : smtp.slingshot.co.nz

  • News server : news.slingshot.co.nz

  • Website : www.slingshot.co.nz

  • Helpdesk : 0900 32 843 ($2 per minute)

Compass

  • Dialup : 086788800

  • Domain Name Server 1 : 203.97.99.250

  • Domain Name Server 2 : 203.97.100.3

  • Incoming mail server : pop3.compass.net.nz

  • Outgoing mail server : smtp.compass.net.nz

  • Website : www.compass.net.nz

  • Helpdesk : 0800 640 840

Freenet

  • Dialup : 086767000

  • Domain Name Server 1 : 203.97.99.250

  • Domain Name Server 2 : 203.97.100.3

  • Incoming mail server : pop3.free.net.nz

  • Outgoing mail server : smtp.free.net.nz

  • News server : news.free.net.nz

  • Website : www.free.net.nz

  • Helpdesk : 0900 37336 ($2 per minute)

Whoosh

EThree

  • Dialup : 087303185

  • Domain Name Server 1 : 210.55.24.8

  • Domain Name Server 2 : 210.55.24.14

  • Incoming mail server : pop3.e3.net.nz

  • Outgoing mail server : smtp.e3.net.nz

  • Website : www.e3.net.nz

  • Helpdesk : 09 977 3570

Dream Net

  • Dialup : 086737326

  • Domain Name Server 1 : 72.21.35.130

  • Domain Name Server 2 : 72.21.35.131

  • Incoming mail server : mail.dreamnet.co.nz

  • Outgoing mail server : mail.dreamnet.co.nz

  • Website : www.dreamnet.co.nz

  • Helpdesk : 0800 484 393

Orcon Internet

  • Dialup : 086755666

  • ADSL login : [email protected] (or jetstart : [email protected])

  • Domain Name Server 1 : 210.55.12.1

  • Domain Name Server 2 : 210.55.12.2

  • Incoming mail server : pop3.orcon.net.nz (imap.orcon.net.nz)

  • Outgoing mail server : smtp.orcon.net.nz

  • Website : www.orcon.net.nz

  • Helpdesk : 09 444 4414 or 0508 4orcon

How to Logout of PSN Network

· One min read
  1. Go to Playstation Network
  2. Go to Account Management
  3. Press TRIANGLE
  4. Select Sign Out (here you can also disable AutoLogon to prevent the play-station network from logging you in automatically)

How to Install and Switch Winamp Player skins

· One min read

Ever found a great Winamp Skin, But you did not know how to install it? This tutorial will explain how._

To install Winamp Skins:

  1. Download & save the skin you want
  2. Double click the skin file (usually saved in Documents/Downloads)
  3. When it prompts, whether you want to install skin or not, select Yes.
  4. It will then install the skin and switch to it.

If it wont open in Winamp; Right click the skin and click Open With.. if Winamp is not in the list; then Browse for it; Winamp is usually located in: C:Program FilesWinamp. Select winamp.exe and click Open; it will then install the skin._

Switch to another skin

  1. Open Winamp
  2. Right click a free space next to one of the toolbars up the top.
  3. Click Options
  4. Select Skin Browser
  5. It will then list any installed skins and you can double click the skin you want to change winamp to the new skin.

Some great winamp skins are located “here“

OSX Freezing when accessing Network Preferences

· One min read

This usually happens, when some of the OSX settings become corrupted. OSX can regenerate new settings, which should resolve your problem. Follow the settings below:

  1. Open Finder
  2. Navigate to your hard****drive
  3. Go to /Library/Prefences
  4. Drag System****Configuration folder to Trash
  5. Now openNetworkPreferences, the System Configuration folder should reappear and OSX should not freeze.

If the above doesn’t work then delete these files:

Library/Preferences/com.apple.systempreferences.plist

Library/Preferences/com.apple.NetworkUtility.plist