IIS 6 Fix for UrlRewriter.Net

Make sure you add a Wildcard application maps entry under Application Configuration for UrlRewriter.Net to work without file extensions, e.g. http://localhost/show/users.

ASP.NET ViewState Helper

From BinaryFortressSoftware:
ASP.NET ViewState Helper is designed to help all web developers, but has specific features to help ASP.NET developers track ViewState issues. Analyze your web pages in real-time while you browse them using Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher. As you can see in this Screen Shot, ASP.NET ViewState Helper gives you very detailed information to [...]

Windows Server 2003 Tips

SQL Server databases not supported on compressed volumes. Read more.

Setting up Local Network with Windows Server 2003

I recently set up a local network with Windows Server 2003. Microsoft has a really good 2-part tutorial on how to set one up called Step-by-Step Guide to a Common Infrastructure for Windows Server 2003 Deployment.
This document is the first in a series of step by step guides explaining how to build a common network [...]

Alt + PrintScreen

I love the PrintScreen button, but now I love it even more. I’ve just learned you can use Alt + PrintScreen to capture only the active window. Isn’t it awesome?

Create a Transparent Image using Adobe Photoshop

I’ve finally learned how to create a transparent image using Adobe Photoshop. As you can see the new Dealyzer logo is now transparent.

Thanks to Vishah for putting it together.
Source: http://www.axialis.com/tutorials/tutorial-misc001.html

Development Notes

Problem: Drop Failed for User - Error MSSQLSERVER 15421 / The database principal owns a database role and cannot be dropped. Msg 15421.
Solution: http://blog.davestechshop.net/archive/2006/10/05/DropFailedForUserMsg15421.aspx
Problem: Why Don’t I See a Security Tab on the Properties dialog for My Files and Folders in Windows XP?
Solution: http://imar.spaanjaars.com/QuickDocId.aspx?quickdoc=286

MSDTC Not Installed on New Dell Computers

I had this issue when I ran IIS for the first time:

The server failed to load application ‘/LM/W3SVC/1/ROOT’. The error was ‘Class not registered’.
The problem was Dell did not install the MSDTC, which is the Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator, and I found the solution at http://forums.microsoft.com/MSDN/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=881749&SiteID=1.
Basically here are the steps that I took to [...]

Flash and Javascript

A useful function to interact with Flash movie with Javascript. Works in most browsers. Thanks Permadi.com!
function getFlashMovieObject(movieName)
{
if (window.document[movieName])
{
return window.document[movieName];
}
if (navigator.appName.indexOf(”Microsoft Internet”)==-1)
{
if (document.embeds && document.embeds[movieName])
return document.embeds[movieName];
}
[...]

Cross-Browser getElementById()

A useful Javascript function to return the ID of an element that is supposed to work on most browsers.Thanks Netlobo.com!
function returnObjById( id )
{
if (document.getElementById)
var returnVar = document.getElementById(id);
else if (document.all)
var returnVar [...]