Checking Database Connectivity for SIMS .net and FMS
Diagnose SIMS .net or FMS connectivity issues with the database server
Getting Pop-up “publisher could not be verified”/”Are you sure you want to Run this software”
To stop the message : “Publisher could not be verified. Are you sure you want to Run this software?” follow these steps:
Backup SIMS and FMS
Ensure that you have a recent full backup of your system in place and that all users are out of SIMS. 1. Go to Start / Control Panel / Scheduled Tasks. 2.Right click on SQL Backup Task (could also be called “executebackups“) and select Run. 3.To check the backup has been successful go to: C:\Program…
RM Custom Settings in Managment Console Giving Error
If you are getting an error when trying to import a custom setting in the Configuration Settings:
“Critical Error, Error uploading custom setting:Object variable or with block variable not set”
Reset FMSReviewer Account
Setting up the FMS Reviewer Account
Importing Scomis_apps database
Attaching the Scomis applications database
Setup Backup Control – Windows 7
Installing and configuring Backup Control for Windows 7
TroubleShooting SIMS .net Access
If you are having problems accessing SIMS, try looking at the following points. Ensure the firewall is disabled and the MSSQLSIMS service is running Make sure the correct TCP/IP settings are set in SQL 2005 Go to Start – Programs – SQL Server – SQL Server Configuration Manager Open SQL Server 2008 Network Configuration – Protocols for SIMS2008…
Creating a Batch file to map F & G Drives
Creating a batch file to automatically map network drives at logon.
Windows 7 Firewall
Configure Windows 7 firewall for Sharing and SQL data
Windows 7 Common Start Menu Programs Folder
Where is the Windows 7 common start menu folder.
Windows 7 Power Plan
Setting the Windows 7 Power plan to High Performance
Re-configuring the SIMS Document Management Server
Configuring the SIMS Document Management Server
FCRCHPerms
Fixing problems using Claims Preparation (CLM) following a database move.
Windows 7 – Assigning a Drive letter to a hard disk
Assigning a drive letter to a hard disk
Windows 7 – Checking the Public and Whole shares
Checking a WHOLE and PUBLIC folders
Windows 7 – Loading Windows Update
Running Windows update on Windows 7
Windows 7 – Show Super Hidden Files
Switching on the display of hidden and system folders.
Windows 7 – Disable Simple File Sharing
How to disable the Windows Simple File Sharing
SMART Board Activation Code
Once you have installed the SMART Board software, you will require the following code to activate it.
NB-AEBSI-BSRZN-C86Z8-WKCSR
Mapping the Admin F: & G: drives in Windows 7
The standard ScoMIS admin server has two shares on it: Whole and Public. These should be mapped to from all admin machines.
Changing file viewing options in Windows
How to check that hidden files and folders, along with known file extensions, are displayed correctly.
Disabling UAC in Windows
The UAC – or User Access Control – is a feature of Windows7 & Vista to help protect you against Malware.
How to Check Simple File Sharing is Disabled in Windows
Altering the file sharing methods in Windows7
Downloading 7zip
To download 7Zip…
Downloading, Installing and Configuring FileZilla
To download FileZilla……
Scomis / Redstor Backup Installation Files
Click on the links below to download the relevant MSI or other files required for your installation. Redstor Pro ESE Client Software. Click the title to download the Redstor software for Windows 7 Desktop and above, Windows Server 2008 and above. Click on the latest version link and the select the correct O/S version…
PC Waste Disposal
Stone offer a disposal service to DCC whereby they collect equipment from around the council and there is no charge. All hard drives are wiped of data prior to being sent to our recycling facility in Stone where all materials are broken down for recycling. If a school is in the process of buying equipment from…
I and other users have received an ‘XXXXX cannot save or create this file’ error message
Make sure the disk is not full or write protected
My laptop won’t turn on and there are no lights turning on/flashing
1. Insert a battery from another (same model) laptop that you know is working.
2. Try with just the cable attached, remove the battery.
3. Try with a different power cable, this can be split into 2 parts so can be interchanged with the one that isn’t working to see if it a specific part of the cable