Not Enough Server Storage on a Windows XPshare
Trying to access a shared documents folder over my local network, I came across a window with this error message – not enough server storage? What’s going on here? It’s a fresh install of windows and I had never seen it before.
Fortunately, after a bit of research I found a solution that did actually work, and the PC hasn’t missed a beat since.
The error message can indicate a IRPStackSize bug, and looking at the event log of the machine for an error with ID 2011, is further eveidence of this particular bug.
What is the IRPStackSize? Well, straight from the Microsoft website:
The IRPStackSize parameter specifies the number of stack locations in I/O request packets (IRPs) that are used by Windows 2000 Server, by Windows Server 2003, and by Windows XP. You may have to increase this number for certain transports, for media access control (MAC) drivers, or for file system drivers. Each stack uses 36 bytes of memory for each receive buffer.
I don’t know about you , but I’m still none the wiser 
Anyway, let’s get around fixing it…..
Before I go on, my disclaimer: Trying the below is done so at you own risk. I take no responsibility for any problems that may occur. The fix involves a registry change, so if you are not comfortable playing with the registry, get someone that is.
Open up the registry (regedit from the run box), and navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
\SYSTEM
\CurrentControlSet
\Services
\LanmanServer
\Parameters
Look for a parameter called IRPStackSize. Whatever the value is, we need to increase it. From what I’ve read on other sites, a value of between 15 and 25 will work. I tried 16 and it didn’t. 20 did.
if you don’t have a IRPStackSize entry, create one by right clicking in the right hand window, and select new>DWORD value. Call it IRPStackSize (note: case sensitive).
Once done, click on it and enter a value (as a decimel). As you can see, I entered 20 – shown here as 14 in hex:
Once done, close the window and restart the computer and then you should be able to access the share.
What causes the bug? Well I read that programs like Acronis True Image, Seagate Disc Wizard and Symtec Endpoint protection can be the culprits. In my case, I had a fresh install of XP Pro, with Acronis True Image. Fairly easy fix, and as I said earlier, all has been fine since.
I would be interested in other people’s experiences. Please share them below.
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Outlook 2007 email to Windows Live Mail easy guide
Here’s a pretty easy guide to move your Outlook 2003/2007 email to Windows live mail (found in windows 7). As a background, I found plenty of guides for Outlook Express (which is actually easier) but very little for Outlook.
Why did I want to do this? A friend bought a new laptop which had a trial version of Outlook 2007 – Once the trial had run out, they had to move to something else, and WLM is only found on Windows 7. Outlook Express is no more.
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How to burn oddlynamed disk images
Ever found a disk image that’s not in the normal .ISO or even .NRG format and you can’t burn it? I’ve seen .MDF .B6I – What the hell are they?
Well, worry no more. There is a program called ISObuddy that will burn most (if not all of those obscure image formats). From their website, the list of supported images is as follows:
- Roxio Global Image (gi)
- Nero Image (nrg)
- Padus Discjuggler Image (cdi)
- Alcohol 120% Image (mdf)
- IMG Image (img)
- Blindwrite (Old) Image (b5i, b6i)
- Macintosh Image (dmg)
- Pinnacle Instant CD/DVD Image (pdi)
- CDRWin Image (bin)
- CloneCD Image (ccd)
How to use multitasking on iOS4
For a great guide (no point me reinventing the wheel ), check out this youtube video:
Or if you would like a step by step graphical guide, go here.
The only thing I don’t like is that you cannot select which individual apps you want to multitask – a pain becuase you are some I wouldn’t want running all the time. Other than that it works OK.
Apple iOS4 quick rundown
So what’s the buzz with the new software release for the iPhone 3G and 3GS? In summary, you get:
* Wallpapers for the home screen – yeah nothing new for most other phones on the market but great on the iPhone (now)
* Multitasking – great innovation but I would prefer to be able to select what apps I want running in the background (not just all)
* Better mail interface – You can separate the viewing of different email accounts, or have them together
* Systemwide spell checker
* Sorting of apps into folders – awesome idea as I have a LOT of apps on my phone
* Create playlists ON your iPod
* Message app improvements – for example you can search through your messages
* iBooks – so you can read books from the iTunes digital bookstore
* Digital zoom on your camera – yeah, still no replacement for a ‘real camera’ . Note: There is no optical zoom on these cameras. Google what the diff is if you don’t know
* Change your default search engine in Safari
Well, they are the major changes to the OS. For a more graphical view, go here.
I have read that the upgrade takes 30 mins, but for me it took closer to 2 hhours when you take into consideration the downloading of the new OS, restore backup and a couple of PC (required) reboots. Oh, and make sure your iTunes is up to date before you start too.
I’ve only had it running for about 24 hours, but the phone performs quite well, and the new features I’m certainly taking advantage of on my 3GS iPhone. Well done, Apple.