Acronis version 9 and 10 do not backup MSI Wind w/ OSX

It would be nice to make a back up of the Wind w/OSX. SuperDuper will backup the drive but even though it says that it is making it bootable, it is not. You can boot the SuperDuper backup only after booting w/ generic / Darwin bootloader.

I tried Acronis w/ v9.0, v9.1, and v10. It gave an error saying that it does not backup "EZ drives"???

MSI Wind running Mac OSX install tips

Thank you to all the people on the Msi Wind Forum!! They did all the work. I am just combining posts into one place.



For the most part the Msi Wind Forum is a great place for help. For my tests I used the MSI 432U w/ 160 GB hd, 2 GIG RAM, original wifi card. These were my Steps

1..Load generic.iso Link Press fn11 select you external DVD
2..I then put in my newly purchased Mac OS press enter, then boot the dvd ( my device name was [ef] the default
3.. goto disk utilities:
select 1 Partition
give the partition a name
Mac OSX Leopard (Journaled)
***** Important************ GUID partition table
Apply - Install OS, Skip Disk check, 35 minutes or so
Will error at the end or hang w/ a cursor
4..Reboot w/ generic.iso CD Type "Graphics Mode"="640x480x32" (don't forget the blank)
this will bet you by the "Do you have a MAC loop" and send to to the desktop
5..Install MAC OSX 10.5.6 Combo Update Link
6..From "My Package" you downloaded before mount the Chameleon_DFE_for_harddisk.dmg
7..You will see a black window you should se an icon with something like Extra Contents open it find the Extensions folder and delete ApplePS2Controllet.kext now in my package go to the Sentelic Trackpad folder and extract new ApplePS2Controller.kext and add it to that Extensions folder.
8.. Install the Chameleon by clicking on another icon in that black window something like install
Chameleon DFE.pkg or something similar..., Disconnect your DVD drive
Reboot
there will appear a loader enter -f -v its like -f space -v final result is this: -f -v
press enter

Finish by:

**I had to create a admin account with password before these next steps worked

open terminal in Applications -> Utility and enter:
**I had to create a admin account with password before these next steps worked
sudo su
cd /Extras
chmod -R 755 *
chown -R root:wheel *

Keep terminal running
Now go to yourdiskname/Extra and run MSIWindDrivers.mpkg there is a customize button click it and select JUST Video,System,Audio,Network install it
THEN back in Terminal:

cd /System/Library/Extensions
chmod -R 755 *
chown -R root:wheel *
touch /System/Library/Extensions

REBOOT and you should have everything working except correct resolution ....

now go to my package in Paulmodacos folder and find Kexthelper in utilites open and drag
these 3 kexts to the window (AppleIntelGMA950.kext AppleIntegratedFramebuffer.kext and Clamshelldisplay.kext) install reboot...you should have 1024x600.

DECISION

1) You can keep these graphics settings which means no artifacts and no VGA MIRRORING
2) You Can reinstall MSIWindDrivers.mpkg as I described before (yes with terminal as well)
to gain VGA Mirroring a bit artifacts and stable 1024x600 resolution

Phase 4 Some minor things...

1) U can enable the dead key next to left shift by running kexthelper from my package there select install Kexts and install ApplePS2Keyboard.kext u can find it in my package

2) U can change About this mac processor name from 1.6 Ghz unknown to whatever you want just run OSX86Tools and select About This mac edit...

3) To enable Audio Out Jack install CHUD in my package and install Audieee 4 Wind then u ll be able to switch between speakers and headphones dont forget to set Audieee to run every startup..

4) Installing TRACKPAD drivers for Sentelic Trackpad: (Synaptics ones should see trackpad menu in their settings if not, search the forum its easy to fix)

mac/driver-for-sentelic-touchpad-msi-wind-t7558.html

At the end I had a black bar on the right hand of the screen and did not have hi-res so I downloaded 10.5.6 upgrade pack v2, I then used Kext Helper to load these files AppleIntelGMA950, AppleIntelIntegratedFramebuffer, and LaptopDisplay ( from the first folder ) and reloaded the GMA950.pkg from the second folder. That did the trick.

More info at:
http://forums.msiwind.net/mac/how-upgraded-starting-from-bios-t6555.html


The only things that I have fix are the audio out and the web cam..

MSI Wind U100 Works well with OSX Great Hackintosh!

I have gone through the process of testing the MSI Wind and its ability to run Mac OS. I will out- line the process I used and links. A great place to start is:

http://netbooks.modaco.com/content/msi/270099/pauls-complete-guide-to-installing-osx-leopard-on-your-msi-wind-advent-4211/
and/ or
http://forums.msiwind.net/mac/everything-you-need-index-important-links-t7295.html

General Overview w/ examples:
http://pcwizcomputer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35&Itemid=32

Without a USB drive or stick:
http://forums.msiwind.net/mac/how-install-osx-with-and-without-usb-stick-usb-dvd-t4701.html

Drivers to get the wifi going on the MSI Wind w/ network card Ralink RT2700E use (RT2860) the 3rd one on the list:
http://www.ralinktech.com/ralink/Home/Support/Macintosh.html

Dual Boot tips:
http://forums.msiwind.net/mac/super-easy-dual-boot-install-osx-u100-432us-t5291.html

Hi-res video driver:
http://forums.msiwind.net/mac/video-drivers-t7016.html

Tool for post install to finish up the install easily:
http://pcwizcomputer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=48

To install a new retail copy of the OS, you may need to purchase and replace the wireless card. (Along w/ the OS!) Dell 1500 a/b/g/n, dell 1390 , dell1400

The external DVD reader REALLY needs to be a "real" external reader. NOT, a ext. USB HD device w/ a internal DVD drive attached. Samsung and I/O magic ( I got one at Target) work.

Have fun

Autoruns for Windows

Autoruns for Windows v9.38

By Mark Russinovich and Bryce Cogswell

Published: January 12, 2009

Introduction

This utility, which has the most comprehensive knowledge of auto-starting locations of any startup monitor, shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login, and shows you the entries in the order Windows processes them. These programs include ones in your startup folder, Run, RunOnce, and other Registry keys. You can configure Autoruns to show other locations, including Explorer shell extensions, toolbars, browser helper objects, Winlogon notifications, auto-start services, and much more. Autoruns goes way beyond the MSConfig utility bundled with Windows Me and XP.

Autoruns' Hide Signed Microsoft Entries option helps you to zoom in on third-party auto-starting images that have been added to your system and it has support for looking at the auto-starting images configured for other accounts configured on a system. Also included in the download package is a command-line equivalent that can output in CSV format, Autorunsc.

You'll probably be surprised at how many executables are launched automatically!

Screenshot

Usage

See the November 2004 issue of Windows IT Pro Magazine for Mark's article that covers advanced usage of Autoruns . If you have questions or problems, visit the Sysinternals Autoruns Forum.

Simply run Autoruns and it shows you the currently configured auto-start applications as well as the full list of Registry and file system locations available for auto-start configuration. Autostart locations displayed by Autoruns include logon entries, Explorer add-ons, Internet Explorer add-ons including Browser Helper Objects (BHOs), Appinit DLLs, image hijacks, boot execute images, Winlogon notification DLLs, Windows Services and Winsock Layered Service Providers. Switch tabs to view autostarts from different categories.

To view the properties of an executable configured to run automatically, select it and use the Properties menu item or toolbar button. If Process Explorer is running and there is an active process executing the selected executable then the Process Explorer menu item in the Entry menu will open the process properties dialog box for the process executing the selected image.

Navigate to the Registry or file system location displayed or the configuration of an auto-start item by selecting the item and using the Jump menu item or toolbar button.

To disable an auto-start entry uncheck its check box. To delete an auto-start configuration entry use the Delete menu item or toolbar button.

Select entries in the User menu to view auto-starting images for different user accounts.

More information on display options and additional information is available in the on-line help.

Autorunsc Usage

Autorunsc is the command-line version of Autoruns. Its usage syntax is:

Usage: autorunsc [-a] | [-c] [-b] [-d] [-e] [-g] [-h] [-i] [-l] [-m] [-n] [-p] [-r] [-s] [-v] [-w] [-x] [user]

-a	Show all entries.
-b	Boot execute.
-c	Print output as CSV.
-d	Appinit DLLs.
-e	Explorer addons.
-g	Sidebar gadgets (Vista and higher).
-h	Image hijacks.
-i	Internet Explorer addons.
-l	Logon startups (this is the default).
-m	Hide signed Microsoft entries.
-n	Winsock protocol and network providers.
-p	Printer monitor drivers.
-r	LSA providers.
-s	Autostart services and non-disabled drivers.
-t	Scheduled tasks.
-v	Verify digital signatures.
-w	Winlogon entries.
-x	Print output as XML.
user	Specifies the name of the user account for which autorun items will be shown.

The Verizon Storm is it an iPhone killer?

I have been using the storm now for a month or so and so far I am pretty happy with it. The biggest problem I had with the storm was that the screen was always active. So when you put it in your pocket it would always activate the screen. This certainly reduced the daily battery life. Additionally, I had to put a password on it so that it wouldn't automatically dial while it was in my pocket. This problem was overcome with the use of a Blackberry case; the magnet in the case shuts down the screen. After that the battery life was about two days of normal use.

The software that comes with a Blackberry storm is less than adequate. Media sync is a joke. And the iTunes connector is totally worthless.

I had no problems tethering my storm to my XP notebook. Again, the only problem is with the Blackberry software. If you enable the software on boot up, you'll have a long pause before your computer is ready to go.
A better solution was using Bluetooth to connect to my Mac book Pro.

I have had very few dropped calls in the Minneapolis area. And the data speeds are reasonable.
I spent most of the summer trying out all the phones that Verizon had to offer and either they were toys or they didn't fit my needs. The Blackberry storm covers business and personal needs very well. As with any new device, there are a few annoyances. The inability to flick the screen like an iPhone or Itouch can really be a pain. Voice recognition is not nearly as good as it was with my Q- phone. Hopefully with the next update some of these small annoyances will be addressed. So for now the storm is no iPhone killer.

Great NAS device for $99.00

Lately I have been working with the D-link DNS -- 321. This is a great little NAS device that I first picked up at Micro Center. They were on sale for $99 after $35 rebate. One of the things that was very important to me as I was selecting an NAS device with the ability to link at 1 Gb. This allows for nice streaming of media. I purchased another unit from Amazon and it was again only $99. (I have also found good pricing at newegg.com) With 1 TB drives around $99 you can have a complete fully redundant NAS device for around $300. For more information see the link below:

http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=666

Both of the units I have purchased runs flawlessly and the throughput is very good. Another interesting feature of this NAS device is the built-in support for iTunes and AV enabled media players. I've uploaded movies to this device and played them with both an Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

If you're into making hacks, you can customize this box very easily. See site below:

http://wiki.dns323.info/howto:fun_plug

The unit is currently shipping as firmware 1.0 and there is a new version of the firmware available to download from D-Link and I would recommend doing that immediately.