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Diagnose SQL Server performance issues using sp_lock
A common misconception among IT pros is that "locks are bad," and you must do everything possible to ensure database locking doesn't prevent processes from running. In order to ensure a consistent database environment, the database engine must use a mechanism to acquire exclusive use of a resource when that...
Tags: Procedure, Performance, Microsoft SQL Server, Lock, Locks, Spid, Dbid, Tim, Storage, Databases, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Tim Chapman
Blog posts 2008-03-31
Might be the motherboard or HD or Powersupply
Usually MB, memory and Power supply errors give a blue screen and then they reboot...USUALLY. HD errors on the other hand freeze up cold, usually with a blue screen. In my experience they don't always reboot...but either freeze up or bluescreen freeze up. Have you checked the...
Tags: freezes, HD, humboldtcomputers@..., locks, memory, Microsoft Windows XP, Safe Mode, spyware, windows, xp
Discussion threads 2005-08-26
XP Hangs when CPU Idles
My home computer hangs after about one or two minutes of doing light tasks or no tasks. meaning that if "System Idle Process" is has the highest CPU percentage it with lock shortly. But it will not crash if its doing something. So I have been using "MemTest" to scan...
Tags: alfredthe4th@..., CPU, idle, locks, Microsoft Windows XP, screensaver, windows, xp
Discussion threads 2005-07-15

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Reordering Constraints for Pthread-Style Locks
C or C++ programs relying on the pthreads interface for concurrency are required to use a specified set of functions to avoid data races, and to ensure memory visibility across threads. Although the detailed rules are not completely clear, it is not terribly hard to refine them to a simple...
Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., C, Lock, C/C++, Programming Languages, Software Development, Software/Web Development
White papers 2005-11-29
System Lockup
I have windows XP Pro on a dell and when I get to the login screen and it ask me to enter CNTRL-ALT-DEL to login on, as soon as I hit any key on the keyboard the system locks up. I have tried different keyboards, started in safe mode...
Tags: Keyboards, magatton@...
Discussion threads 2007-05-21
Wireless locks join the ranks of "two-factor" access controls
Controlling keys and combinations can be a managers nightmare. Loss of a set of keys, for example, can result in replacement of all affected locks--hopefully BEFORE a criminal has a chance to use them. A new lock technology will help with this problem.Access Control & Security Systems Magazines...
Tags: lock, wireless, access control
Blog posts 2007-03-25
Windows Vista locks up when clicking "start"
I have a client that is testing out Vista on a new HP laptop. When I was installing all the software for them the laptop worked fine. Autocad 2008, Office 2007, and AVG (as their version of Panda would not work with Vista, they are going to upgrade later)The laptop...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Notebooks, Microsoft Windows, bradgalliford@..., Microsoft Windows Vista, click start, laptop computer
Discussion threads 2007-11-07
Entering data in MS Access
What would keep more than one person from entering data in a MSAccess database at the same time?Some ideasLimit the database access to one person. Not recommended.Use document management software that keeps track of versions. Recommended.The easiest way is to open the database exclusively. Open the Access Application (not a...
Tags: Click, database, marie.hall@..., Microsoft Access, Microsoft Corp., msaccess, Open, software
Discussion threads 2005-08-05
Lock System (exe)
Lock System allows you to lock your PC with on click while all other application are running as it is. It locks your PC for few minutes if 5 wrong attempts are made to unlock you PC. Salient Features: Locks PC with password, transparent design, fast access, user friendly, automatic...
Tags: PC, MWISoft, Desktops, Hardware
Software downloads 2008-06-24
How do I Bypass Admin Locks
Laptop owned by a college and need to know how to get passed the admin locks... like a backdoor... cannot access compy thru any safe mode and cant figure out how to pull up DOS and Bios doesnt help.. need to know within a week also my compy was originally...
Tags: under_thebleedingsun@..., administrator
Discussion threads 2007-09-08
Outlook 2002 Crash in calendar
I have a user running XP with Outlook 2002 which he sync with a Window Mobile 5.0 based phone. All of the sudden whenever he tries to access the calendar section of Outlook on his desktop Outlook locks up. He can access any other part of Outlook without any issues...
Tags: Groupware, Microsoft Office, E-mail clients, mark.wells@..., Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook 2002
Discussion threads 2007-04-06
how to find locks by table in SQL
I am trying to find a way to find out if there are any locks on a given table. Does anyone one know of any way to find this info out?Running SQL 2005 on Windows.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Programming languages, dwjongbloed@..., SQL
Discussion threads 2007-10-12
Winodws explorer locks up
I have Win XP Pro (also run Linux, but that's an aside) and it locks up when searching. I have managed, with Dr Watson and observing the lock-up, to tie it down to searches on a particular folder. I copied the files to a USB and did the...
Tags: birchyboy
Discussion threads 2007-10-21
Network Printer Preferences Locks Up
I have a HP Laserjet 5550dtn on my print server on Windows 2003. There is one client when he makes a change to the printer preferences on his computer and applies it, the printer preferences box locks up for a few minutes. Everyone else it is instantaneous. ...
Tags: Printers, michael.urdiales@..., network, network printer, printer
Discussion threads 2007-05-03
SMS Token (msi)
With SMS Token you add two extra security locks to your IT environment. The locks are controlled by your users via SMS send from there Mobile phones just before logging in. Works as a single application or in connection with MS-AD, RADIUS, Firewalls, Citrix, PowerFuse, Terminal Services. Enjoy zero user...
Tags: SMS, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Telephony, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Networking
Software downloads 2007-11-22
Windows XP Home locks up returning to the welcome screen
I have a system running Windows XP Home, whenyou manually swith users or it automaticallyswitches back to the welcome screen, the systemlocks up about 25% of the time. The mouse stillworks, but no selections on the welcome screenwill highlight or activate. It happens with orwithout hibernation turned on....
Tags: fred@..., welcome screen, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows
Discussion threads 2007-06-09
The Golden Path of Plumeboom (exe)
Plumeboom the Peacock of Orniland found an ancient map of treasures that are kept in caves stored by hundred locks and of course it's the players' task to help Plumeboom open all the locks. Every single lock consists of a turning magnetic shape that attracts orbs of different colors. By...
Tags: Lock, Games, Personal Technology
Software downloads 2008-02-07
CMOS/BIOS Locks up
O.K. here it goes.....I have just built a new desktop with a P4 2.93GHz, Machspeed motherboard, w/ a Nvida 6800 OC AGP card and like 1GHz mem. I start the computer and on post I get 1 beep. The screen says everything is fine but, AGP Slot: Support....
Tags: jdisher@..., BIOS, motherboard, CMOS
Discussion threads 2007-03-25
BSOD VxD exception error - can anyone please help?
Hi! Hopefully someone can help me...I occasionally am getting the following BSOD message which pretty much locks me up, then I crash. Goes like this:An exception OE has occurred at 0028:FF2172E4 in VxD ---. This was called from 0028:C0034A74 in VxD. The message proceeds to tell...
Tags: Microsoft Windows 98, Processors, betsynorton@..., BSOD VxD, BSOD
Discussion threads 2007-04-13
Excel Problem
I have a user that is constantly haveing problems with Office 2000 excel locking up. When closeing excel it locks up. It only happens with Excel. The weird thing is that the changes made to the spread sheed are saved. Another odd thing is this...
Tags: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Desktops, PC
Q&A 2004-11-08
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