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Importance of Global Error Handling by rachitp

I saw this a long time back but every time I look at it, it reminds to make sure the friendlier error messages are on for any application. :)
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SQL Server Power Tools by rachitp

The SSMS Tools Pack is a “must have” for any developer who works with the SQL Server 2005 and above. I thank a lot Mladen for making this tool available. Go give it a try! http://www.ssmstoolspack.com
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Annoying Package Load Failure Error by rachitp

I’m using TFS Power Tools ( Oct 2008 release ). The Visual Studio 2008 was working fine until I start getting this very annoying “Package Load Failure” error. I didn’t install/uninstall anything but something somehow magically got changed. Error Description...
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How do you read a technical book by rachitp

Given I have a finite reading time, it’s hard for me to read any technical book (300 pages and above) from the first page to the last. Most of the times, first 2-3 chapters give me enough to get going and other remaining chapters just become more like...
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Windows 7 looks great by rachitp

I installed the Windows 7 64bit on my home desktop two days ago and the system is running since then. Other than a HP LaserJet 1012 printer drivers problem and one BSOD , Windows 7 looks fine for Beta for sure. :) Only one thing Microsoft should do, is...
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Clean startup programs in registry in Vista 64 bit by rachitp

Sometime you wonder why the machine is running slow after installing a bunch of programs even if you choose not to run them through Administrator Tools/Services. Look at the following location in the registry and remove you don't need. I believe when...
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Off Topic: Buy.com Customer Service Phone by rachitp

<RANT_BUYDOTCOM> I'm very surprised to notice that there's no (absolutely no) phone number listed for the customer service on the web site . How the hell am I supposed to "talk" to somebody about my order. Given the popularity of the web site, one...
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Revolutionary desktop – BumpTop by rachitp

I came across the BumpTop almost a year ago and glad that I had subscribed for the future development news. The Beta is now available to download for XP/Vista. Let me summarize in a few words. It’s just awesome! Hope, Windows 7 includes something like...
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More reading...to become better by rachitp

The use of the "Regular expressions" always challenges me in my day-to-day programming life. Most of the times I just google and find the solution but not always. So, in order to polish my technical skills a bit, I decided that next few days I'll finish...
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Better error message please...SQL Error '...is not a recognized table hints option' by rachitp

I was getting the following error in a stored procedure that I had written. Nothing fancy in it as far as concern with using any new features of SQL 2005. Msg 321, Level 15, State 1, Line 5 "sql_handle" is not a recognized table hints option . If it is...
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