Problem: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Internet Explorer close unexpectedly on a regular basis in Vista. Crash report lists gdiplus.dll_unloaded as the module. Solution: 1. gdiplus.dll_unloaded is in conflict with Apple iCloud, uninstall the iCloud program and reboot the machine, this will correct the regular crashes. 2. If you want to maintain iCloud, open … Continue reading
mysql_connect function does not exist, is mysql extension installed? []
After upgrading to PHP 7 or higher you may encounter the following error: ========================== General Error SQL ERROR [ mysql4 ] mysql_connect function does not exist, is mysql extension installed? [] An sql error occurred while fetching this page. Please contact an administrator if this problem persists. ============================= The reason for this is the mysql … Continue reading
Theme displays blank page after PHP upgrade
As many are aware, the hosting industry has been upgrading PHP to its latest version of 7.3.3 for additional security. Many of the original themes that have not been updated contain code that is only compatible with PHP 5.6.40. This fix applies to RocketTheme WordPress Templates but may also apply to others as well. Part … Continue reading
Fix: No Sound / On-Board Sound disabled after installing new Video Card with HDMI
This was a frustrating error that I found numerous possible fixes to on-line on various forums which involved installing the latest nightly builds and completely flushing out my drivers and rebuilding them. None of this worked, which led to hours of frustration. Finally, I tried a very old fix that I used to use for … Continue reading
Trimble device will not connect in Windows 10
Symptoms: A Trimble device or similar rugged handheld device that was working fine with Windows 10 may suddenly stop working and no longer be able to connect to the computer. This is a known issue associated with the Windows 10 version 1703 (Creators Update) Build 15063. On an attempt to sync the device the software … Continue reading
Yoast SEO version 4.3 plugin conflicts with RocketTheme RokBox 2.50.7 on WordPress 4.7.2
The Yoast SEO version 4.3 plugin conflicts with RocketTheme’s RokBox 2.50.7 on WordPress 4.7.2 Updated: 3/14/2017 Symptom(s): The Yoast SEO plugin installs without error and sets up correctly, however, when you go to use the “Readability” or “Analysis” features they do not respond. Additionally, all posts will state that the Readability feature and the SEO … Continue reading
Troubleshooting Linksys LRT214 VPN Router Issues
Troubleshooting a Linksys LRT214: I recently had to install a Linksys LRT214 Router, the install itself went well but there were a few issues along the way. One thing I like about the LRT214 VPN Router is that it offers a full client to site VPN Tunnel using IPSEC. The setup itself was extremely easy … Continue reading
Do not have permission to delete file or folder – Windows 10
You do not have permission to delete a file or folder in Windows 10 Symptom(s): You attempt to delete a file or folder on a Windows 10 drive and receive a permission denied error or that you must get permission from another user in order to delete that file. Changing the permissions through the Advanced … Continue reading
Filezilla will not connect to server using Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)
Filezilla will not connect to server using Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) Symptom(s): Filezilla is unable to connect to the server using the Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), however regular file transfer protocol (FTP) works fine. Additionally, you have confirmed that the required ports for the Secure File Transfer Protocol have been enabled on the … Continue reading
Sending’ reported error (0x80040119): ‘The message cannot be saved to you IMAP e-mail account Sent Items folder, because Outlook is offline or the e-mail server doesn’t allow items to be saved to the Sent Items folder’
Symptom: Outlook reports the following error – Sending’ reported error (0x80040119): ‘The message cannont be saved to you IMAP e-mail account Sent Items forlder, because Outlook is offline or the e-mail server doesn’t allow items to be saved to the Sent Items folder’ Solution: Go to File-> Account Settings-> Account settings-> (YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT) … Continue reading
Blank Screen after installing WordPress 4.4.2
Installing or upgrading to WordPress 4.4.2 on Apache results in a blank screen. Updated: 3/14/2017 Symptoms: After installing WordPress 4.4.2 on an Apache Server, the screen displays a blank screen. If you check the Apache server error logs you will see the following: PHP Parse error: syntax error, unexpected ‘[‘ in /var/www/vhosts/”Your Site”/wp-content/install.php on line … Continue reading