daGrind » Certification http://dagrind.com Technologically Unchallenged Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:28:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Transcender Exam Preparation & Vista http://dagrind.com/2007/10/17/transcender-exam-preparation-amp-vista/ http://dagrind.com/2007/10/17/transcender-exam-preparation-amp-vista/#comments Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:55:00 +0000 Todd Casey http://dagrind.com/archive/2010/01/13/transcender-exam-preparation-amp-vista.aspx If you use the Transcender Exam Preparation software on Windows Vista and have problems activating/using your practice exams then follow these steps. 1. Right-click on the "Transcender Exam Preparation" shortcut and select "Properties". 2. Click on the "Compatibility" tab. 3. Click the "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" and select "Windows 98 / Windows Me" in the "Compatibility mode" section. 4. Click "OK".


You should now be able to activate and use your practice exams.

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I saw this sign taped to the back of a truck's tailgate this weekend:

Parachute For Sale
Used Once
Never Opened
Slight Stain

I will begin blogging more consistently now and also uploading some exciting content to the site in the upcoming weeks!

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Passed:
70-315
70-229
70-320

I am studying to take the 70-316 currently on my way to become an MCSD. I will take the 70-300 as soon as I pass the 316. I am also reading through the Inside C#, Second Edition which I am really enjoying.

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