How to disable User Account Control (UAC) in Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows 2008

When using DNS2Go and Windows 7, Vista or 2008 the initial install goes just fine, however its after the next reboot that may cause you some grief. Here is a Knowledge Base article that is updated with information on how to disable UAC (User Account Control) on all 3 of those operating systems.

To successfully run DNS2Go under Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 2008, the following steps must be followed:

1. Download DNS2Go
2. Install the DNS2Go client
3. Reboot the computer


After the reboot warning messages saying [5] Access is denied are likely to appear. After the reboot has finished, follow these steps to ensure the DNS2Go client will work after future reboots without warning.

1. Click on Start
2. Go to All Programs
3. Click on Deerfield.com
4. Click on DNS2Go
5. Right click on the DNS2Go client entry and select Properties
6. Click on Compatibility Tab
7. Check 'Run this program as an Administrator'


If the above does not resolve the problem then you will need to disable User Account Control (UAC)

Windows Vista

1. Click on Start and type in MSCONFIG in the search window and press Enter
2. Click on the Tools tab
3. Scroll down till you see the option named 'Disable User Account Control' Click this entry
4. Click the Launch button
5. Once the DOS window comes up saying 'The Operation Completed Successfully' type in Exit and press enter

NOTE You may need to reboot your computer to finish this action

Windows 7

1. Click on Start and type in MSCONFIG in the search window and press Enter
2. Click on the Tools tab
3. Click the option namedChange UAC Settings
4. Click the Launch Button
5. Drag the Slide bar to the bottom and click OK

NOTE You may need to reboot your computer to finish this action

Windows 2008

1. Click on Start and type in MSCONFIG in the search window and press Enter
2. Click on the Tools tab
3. Scroll down till you see the option named 'Disable User Account Control' Click this entry
4. Click the Launch button
5. Once the DOS window comes up saying 'The Operation Completed Successfully' type in Exit and press enter

NOTE You may need to reboot your computer to finish this action.

Online Radio: Dynamic DNS to the Rescue

In recent posts we’ve talked about how Dynamic DNS has helped millions of super-geeks host websites, perform remote control, and monitor web cameras.  By in large this describes the vast population of Dynamic DNS users on the planet.  However Dynamic DNS literally has tens (if not hundreds) of legitimate uses, only limited by the boundaries of the imagination.  Today – I’d like to share a small story with you about one of those less-frequently, but really cool uses of Dynamic DNS – Online Radio Stations.

Recently – we had a customer service interaction with a long term DNS2Go customer (since 2002) that is operating a small Christian radio station.  Christian radio stations - unlike their secular counterparts generally do not have large budgets derived from advertising sales, but are often donation-funded.  Finding ways of doing things on-the-cheap is a way of life for many of them.  This is the common bond which is inherent in the majority of Dynamic DNS users.  If you are a fan of saving money – and looking to eke out every ounce of value from your internet connection then you’ll be interested in what Scott Albright from Winds of Praise Broadcasting has to say.

“We're a small broadcast radio station on the Oregon Coast and we also stream our station online. So that our station's server isn't overwhelmed, we use Abacast.com to manage our two online streams. But our internet provider was always randomly changing our IP address, which meant that Abacast was suddenly thrown off the last known IP address we were using. To fix the problem, we use Deerfield.com’s DNS2Go so that our IP address is fixed and never changes, which keeps our stream flowing from our studio, to Abacast, to the net, keeping everyone happy.” - Scott Albright, GM,  Winds of Praise Broadcasting
http://www.windsofpraise.com

So there you have it – ever desired to own your own radio or TV station, but didn’t think you could afford it?  Maybe Dynamic DNS and a Content Distribution Network provider like Abacast can help you “live the dream” !

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