Grargh!

Am at work.

Am stymied by two problems. I only need to fix one of them.

My Google-Fu has not worked so far.

On the off-chance that one of my more tech-savvy readers may have a suggestion, I list the problems below.

For those who don't care to delve into such realms, an LJ-Cut.
( conundrums )

Conundrum update

Sometimes, the simplest solution is the best.

Issue #1 was solved by completely uninstalling the Novell Client (as well as NICI & NMAS) and then reinstalling it fresh.

Why it took this long for me to think to take this approach is beyond me.

Anyway, thanks for the help.

Oh sweet flaming zobmie Jeebuch!

The date: 27 September 2007

The time: 2053 hrs.

The place: work.

Oh yeah, you read that right. I'm the bleeding f**k at work. Got here just around 0915 hrs.

Why am I still here at work? Well, I solved one of my problems earlier. Now I just had to do the final prep stages, run SysPrep (a M$ utility that helps automate Windows deployments), load the image to the servers and test the image.

What came up: An error has been encountered that prevents setup from continuing. Windows is unable to start because the registry could not be updated.

What that means (for my non-technical readers - long form): The registry is a set of instructions and values which basically tells Windows what to do and when to do it. If it can't be accessed/updated, Windows doesn't run.

What that means (for my non-technical readers - short form): I'm f**ked.

So I went back to my restore point and tried again. No futzing with the registry this time, just rebuilt everything. Ran SysPrep, uploaded the image, tested the image.

Same message.

I have a few ideas of why this is happening. My Google-Fu appears to be strong. What really sucks is that this has to be done tonight. And since it takes ~45 minutes to upload or download an image from the servers, and about 20 minutes to run SysPrep...I'm looking at about 2-3 more hours minimum.

So much for watching CSI tonight with mousecat0

Still, I think I've got the answer. I'll have to wait and see to be certain.

"Don't say a prayer for me now. Save it til the morning after
No don't say a prayer for me now. Save it til the morning after" - Duran Duran

Updates as events warrant.

Got this email today...

Found it...interesting. I'm not saying I agree or disagree at the moment. I am, however, interested to see what y'all have to day about it. Civil discussions, please.
( read on, dear soul )

Discuss in a civil manner!

Tonights update, Part the next

Date: 27 Sept 2007
Time: 2311 hrs
Billable time since I came in: 13 hrs, 26 minutes.

Ok, so here I am.

Resolution to issue implemented. SysPrep has been run. Image is uploading to server. Time to upload completion: 43 min.
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Approximately 35 minutes remain before I either dance in victory or scream in frustration.

In either case, I will NOT be staying here all night like I did last December. mousecat0 has to leave for work around 0630, and I have to get the kids to school. In any case, I'm not staying much past 1 am.

As news breaks, we'll fix it.

Why has no one told me of this before?!?

I have, this evening, discovered Two Lumps: The Adventures of Ebenezer and Snooch.

And I have been giggling my head off. Especially at this one.

I tell you, I needed this!