Windows Has Blocked This Software Because It Can't Verify The Publisher

A while ago I tried to view CCTV connected to my network using Internet explorer. A problem occurred when it tried to install the .cab file stored from the DVR. A message like this shown on my browser.

Figure 1. Internet Explorer. ActiveX blocked

I clicked install hoping that the issue will be resolved but then this Security Warning message dialogue appeared.

Figure 2. Internet Explorer Security Warning

It's obvious that the problem came from the browser, not the DVR. So I tried to look into internet option menu in Internet Explorer. Here's what I did to get rid this Security Warning.

1. Go to Security Tab in Internet Option. Then click on custom level button.

   

   Figure 3. Security Tab

2. Click enabled (not secure) radio button in Download unsigned ActiveX controls (not secure) option.

   

   Figure 4. Unsigned ActiveX 

3. Refresh browser or reconnect to CCTV's IP to reinstall the software.
4. When you're done and the software has been installed and run smoothly, I suggest you to restore the "Download unsigned ActiveX controls (not secure) option" (Figure 4) to "Disable" for security reason.

   

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How To Activate Your Windows 8.1 After Upgrade From Windows 8 OEM (Pre-Installed)

Upgrading Windows to it's newest version doesn't always end up the way you expected. I'm not talking about the performance issue or other things this upgrade offers but the Windows activation that suddenly gone and have to be reactivated.  The worst part is that you don't have the Windows Product key since you bought your computer/laptop with Windows pre-installed. Now I'm gonna narrow it a bit. The Windows version I'm talking about is the Windows 8.1.

Not long ago I managed to upgrade my Single Language Windows 8 to 8.1. I gotta admit that it's nice to have the start button back or at least that was the biggest difference I noticed the first time I logged in to my Windows 8.1. Viewed my computer's properties for a couple of times until I realized, surprise surprise... the Windows is not activated. Done some trials and errors until I found that the Windows I use isn't retail but an OEM version which has it's OEM Windows key stored in BIOS. Why OEM key? because the current product key cannot be used to activate Windows 8.1 

You can use RWeverything software, but it takes time. My cheap low specification laptop keeps freezing and end up having "out of memory" message each time I  use the software.

So in the end, after some search with google, here's what I did

1. Download this zip file, password to extract is corozilla. It contains a vbScript. Don't worry, it's safe.
2. Run the Script and you'll see a pop up message like this.
3. The script will ask you whether you want to save the keys into a text file, click Yes. The saved file is located in the same folder where the vbScript is. 
4. Installed Key is the current key used to install Windows 8.1. OEM Key is your basic key.
5. Use the OEM key to activate your new Windows 8.1

This method works on Sony Vaio's Laptop and possibly will do just as good with any other brands upgraded from Windows 8 OEM.

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How To Solve Print Spooler Trouble

Have you ever stuck in some Windows error messages like “print spooler service not running” just right when you were in need to print a set of documents and you have to do it quickly?. I just faced it and hated it.  Thankfully there are a lot of resources available on the net and I managed to summarize some of them. 

If your print spooler service continuously stopped by itself maybe you should try this solution I found on the net. 

First Option.

1. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to   C:\Windows\System32\Spool\PRINTERS
2. Delete all files stored in that folder.
3. Press Windows Button (the key with the windows emblem on it) and R button  simultaneously to show Run dialogue.
4. Type service.msc and click on OK button.  The local services will be shown.  

   

   Local Service Window

   Look for Print Spooler service then click on it.
5.  Depends on the status of prints spooler service, this links will be shown on the top left side of the service box. If the service status is ‘started’ then you will see ‘Stop’ and ‘Restart’ link. If not , you will see the ‘start’ link instead. 
6. Click on ‘start’ or ‘restart’ link and try to use your printer again. 
   
   

   

   
   

If the first option didn’t work, try the second one.

Second Option

1. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to   C:\Windows\System32
2.  In the search box, type spoolsv.exe
3.  Right click on the file, choose Properties.
4.  Navigate to Security tab then click Advanced.
5.  Click Owner tab.
6.  Click Edit. 
7.  Choose the owner of the file. It should be your own username.
8.  Start or Restart print spooler service by following step 3 to 6 from the first option.
9.  Try to use your printer.

The third way is the last thing I know which is worked fine to solve this print spooler problem. To do this you must know that these steps will delete all you printer(s) drivers.  I will not be responsible for any damages or data lost caused by doing this steps.

Third Option

1. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to   C:\Windows\System32\Spool\PRINTERS
2. Delete all files stored in that folder.
3. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to   C:\Windows\System32\Spool\drivers
4. Delete all files stored in that folder.
5. Start or Restart print spooler service by following step 3 to 6 from the first option.
6. Try to use your printer.

Hope this helps.

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