Windows Keeps Rebooting in VirtualBox

Context:

VirtualBox
Windows 2008 Server R2

Problem:

Windows keeps restarting in VirtualBox without giving the chance to log in.  You see the screen where it asks you to do CTRL+ALT+DELETE to log in, but it will be restarted over and over again.

Solution:

While it keeps rebooting, do F8.  Hopefully, you get the screen where you can choose the last known configuration of Windows.

The action can't be completed because the file is open in DHCP Client

Context:

Windows 2008 Server

Problem:

Cannot delete an event log

Solution:

• Make sure that your service is not running
• You can uninstall it or force a deletion (sc delete <service name>)
• Remove the log registry entry under [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog]
• Restart the machine
• Delete the log file

Windows Server 2008 R2 Random Shutdowns

Context:

Windows Server 2008 R2
VirtualBox

Problem:

Windows Server randomly shuts itself down every hour.

System log shows:

The process wlms.exe has initiated the power off of computer WIN-P4EMG3VI42J on behalf of user NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM for the following reason: Other (Unplanned)
 Reason Code: 0x0
 Shutdown Type: power off
 Comment:

Solution:

Windows is unactivated and needs to be activated.

If you look in the Application log, you should see this message "The license period for this installation of Windows has expired.  The operating system will shutdown every hour."

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Mac OS Wi-Fi Settings

Context:

Mac OS

Problem:

Looking for Wi-Fi settings such as speed and whatnot

Solution:

Here are some ways:

• Hold down "option" key on the keyboard and click on the top place where you connect to the wifi network
• Apple -> About This Mac -> More Info...
• Lion:  -> System Report -> Network -> Wi-Fi
• Snow Leopard: -> Network ->AirPort
• Command+Space to bring up the spotlight search
• Type in "Network Utility"

iPad Retina Display (4th Generation) and Nexus 7 32G - No Waiting In Line - Get It Now Online

Yay!  Got my tablets.  I don't have to waste my precious sleep and wait in crazy long lines tonight.

Here's where I got my tablets:

Best Buy:

Two new iPads with Retina Display (4th Generation ) for $439.99 (excluding tax) a piece.  (free shipping)

Office Depot:

Google Nexus 7, 32G for $229.99 (excluding tax).  (free shipping)

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!

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Black Friday 2012 Best iPad 2, iPad 4 and Google Nexus 7 Deals

If you're looking for an iPad 2, iPad 4 or a Google Nexus 7 this Black Friday, here are the places with the best deals that I know of at this time.

iPad 2:  Walmart  $399 with $75 gift card
iPad 4:  Target $499 with $60 gift card
Google Nexus 7:  Office Depot $229 ($20 off from $249 for a 32G)