Microphoto Registration/Upgra

Hi, I purchased a Zen Michophoto a couple of weeks ago and I just have not been able to register it. The registration software that came in the CD just freezes up when I select a country/region and it does not come back to normal. So, I tried an online registration and I get this (with update):
Microsoft VBScript runtime error '800a000d'
Type mismatch: 'Ubound'
/classes/product/product.asp, line 40
If I choose the non-update registration, I get a list where the Microphoto does not appear...
I also searched for firmware updates for it, but could not find any. I figured it was beacause it was new and so there were no uprades for it, but I want to be sure.
So, my questions are :
How do I register?
Are there any updates for the Microphoto?

ok, I just tried exploring the CD and reinstalling the registration software and it sort of got past the country thing to another window where I clicked "register" and then it just closed and nothing happened... I have no new email and the registration thing won't re-open... so now the question became:
Did I register?
(And, are there any updates?)

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My email Conversation with Creative Customer Service Regarding MicroPhoto Rep

So I am having a problem with my MicroPhoto because it is goign to recovery mode and is not detected by P.C. (my original post, http://forums.creative.com/creativel...ssage.id=98326 )
Here is my conversation after sending in my info about my player
ME: Support Inquiry: ID(8) My MP3 player is not detected
Product: ZEN MicroPhoto
CCPP Certificate Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date: /9/2006
Operating System: Windows XP
Creative Model Number: DAP-MD0007
Computer Brand/Model:
Processor/CPU:
Memory:
BIOS Type/Revision:
System Board/Chipset:
Detailed Problem Description:
I am having a problem with my Zen MicroPhoto, it started to "freeze" on
the Creative Logo while booting up, so I went to the recovery mode and
used clean up and format all and when I booted up again it gave a
"firmware error" logo. So now when I boot it to gives me a weird
scramble of white dots on the screen and goes to the recovery mode. Now
my computer won't detect it and I downloaded multiple firmwares and they
wont detect it but the Creative Recovery Tool detects it but when it
says click "run" on each dialog boxes to continue, no dialog boxes
appear. It shows up in My Computer under "other" with the label Creative
Zen MicroPhoto with a 20mb capacity. Obviously something is wrong with
the firmware and I need help figuring out how to fix it. thanks.
CREATIVE: Dear Brian,
Thank you for using Creative's Email Support System. We appreciate the
opportunity to assist
you.
I understand from your emauil that you want to get an out of warranty
repair for your Zen MicroPhoto.
Based on the description of the issue you had provided, it sounds as if
the hard disk of your Zen MicroPhoto needs to be replaced. This costs $
$0. However, before we can issue you an RMA, we would also need the
following information from you:
Purchase Date:
Serial Number: (Please consult this picture to know where you can find
your serial number: http://ask.americas.creative.com/wwi..._micro_ser.gif)
Alternate color choice:
(Please note that the alternate color choice is only used to decrease
the turnaround time of your RMA if the unit must be replaced and the
color of your player is out of stock. If you only prefer to have the
same color that you sent in, please be sure to note this.)
I will issue you an RMA as soon as we receive the information that we
need. I apologize for the delay.
ME: $0? I can buy a new one for $50 more. I don't mean to seem like a know-it-all but I am strongly convinced it has a software or firmware error. I relize I have a few fields to fill in but I will worry about that later. It seems like all the people on the forum that have the same problem
CREATIVE: Hi Brian,
Thanks for choosing Creative!
I understand you are concerned that your Zen MicroPhoto may have a
firmware problem because it gave you a firmware problem error. Sorry
for the confusion.
Your player most likely does have a firmware problem, but the constant
freezing also indicates a hard disk problem, which will cost $0 to
replace. If the firmware is the only problem, then the cost will only
be $25.
I recommend considering the new Zen 8GB player. It also includes a
color screen but will also play videos and contains solid state memory
instead of a hard dri've, so you don't have to worry about internal
moving parts wearing out as with the MicroPhoto: http://us.creative.com/products/prod...=&product=6999
If you would still like to arrange out of warranty service for your
MicroPhoto, click here: http://us.creative.com/onlinerma/
I hope this hel
ps.
Thanks for choosing Creative!
Best Regards,
Technical Support
Creative Labs Americas
ME: It doesn't freeze anymore. It only froze when it first got a problem. So when it continued to freeze, I used the clean up and format option in the recovery mode. After I did that it just goes right to the recovery menu.
I would be willing to pay $25 for a fix but not $0. Would it be possible to arrange it so it could be looked at and fixed but only if it is a firmware problem? If it is a hard dri've problem, I would just want it sent back.
Thanks for the help.
CREATIVE: Dear Brian,
Thank you for contacting Creative Technical Support. I understand that
your Zen MicroPhoto was displaying a Firmware Error and now only boots
into the recovery mode. We appreciate the opportunity to assist you
today.
This indicates that the firmware was corrupted and deleted from the
player. The recovery mode is the only place for the player to boot into
now that the firmware is lost. The only way to correct the issue at this
point, would be to reload the firmware.
I see in your previous messages that the player was not properly
detected by your computer or the recovery tool. If this is the case, the
player must be sent in for service and can not be resolved at home.
Here are the last steps you can try before sending the player in:
. If you would like to try one more time to reload the firmware, please
first enter a cleanboot of Windows. This will disable certain background
applications that may be interfering with the installation of your
software. Please click the link below for detailed instructions:
http://us.creative.com/support/kb/ar...p?l=3&sid=6738
2. Next, try the firmware update once more. For detailed instructions
and the proper download, please click the link below:
http://us.creative.com/support/kb/ar...p?l=3&sid=4789
Failing this, you can click the link below to set up the RMA online with
our new online RMA submission form:
http://us.creative.com/onlinerma
Please let us know if you have any other concerns or questions.
Best Regards,
Technical Support
Creative Labs Americas
ME: Is it O.K. that I don't know my exact date of purchase? Can I put a rough date or does it matter?
I would like to send my player is to get fixed but under a few conditions that you can assure me will be followed.
. The hard dri've will WILL NOT be replaced and I WILL NOT be charged $0.
2. I will be contacted before anything you replace that will cost me more than the original $25 fee.
Is this alright? email me back.
I appreciate your help, thanks.
CREATIVE: Dear Brian,
Thank you for contacting Creative E-mail Support.
I understand you have some questions regarding your products warranty
coverage, and the RMA process.
In order for the product to be considered under warranty you will have
to supply a copy of the original retail sales receipt with the date of
purchase, product purchased and the place it was purchased from. If
the product is sent in without a copy of a original retail sales receipt
with that information the product will be deemed out of warranty. The
minimum out of warranty fee is 25. USD which only reflects labor cost.
In the event that a part needs to be replaced there will be additional
parts fees based on the problem you have described the Hard dri've your
Zen MicroPhoto will likely need to be replaced the cost for hard dri've
replacement out of warranty is 0. USD for your product. This price
reflects parts and labor. It is recommended that you send a check or
money order for the full amount with your Zen MicroPhoto. In the event
that you do not send a check or money order for the out of warranty fees
a Creative Representati've will e-mail you to arrange payment prior to
making any repairs or replacing the player. In the event you do not pay
the out of warranty cost the player will be dispositioned by the RMA
department.
Let us know if you have any additional questions or concerns.
If you still require assistance, please reply to this email with any
previous correspondence to ensure the quickest and most accurate
service.
Best Regards,
Technical Support
Creative Labs Americas
So basically, if I send in my player I will pretty much be charged $0...which is pointless because there is no way I am paying that.
I stumbled upon this is site http://www.zenrepair.com/Zen/index.jsp and I may consider trying them. What do you guys think about Creatives service?
Has anyone ever heard of or tried that Zen service site before?
*Please remove the names of our advisors before posting support emails. Dale-CLMessage Edited by Dale-CL on 09-23-2007 :06 AM

Hi,
I am trying to get Adobe to rerelease the software and registration number for my CS4 suite but my email & ID has changed from [email protected] to [email protected] for some reason the ID link now says I am in the US not Australia. I get the same message:
To change your country, contact Customer Service.
But that has not been possible online.
Do you have an email contact for them please?
I only want the dreamweaver and adobe pdf creator & editing software but the links on US site don't work either.
I already paid for the whole suite a few years back so don't want to pay again after I had to replace a HDD in a windows 7 machine.
So do I send a letter via Australia Post to:
Adobe Systems Pty. Ltd.
Tower 2, Level 27
201 Sussex Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
Tel: +61 2 9778 4100
or how about technology that was 300+ years old and FAX'em
Fax: +61 2 9778 4190
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Zen MicroPhoto lots of iss

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) Player does not support Win2000. I have this system at work and I can't just upgrade it to XP. I read all forum threads on this and none of the proposed solutions worked for me. I could not try to use EasyCd, because it was not in my box. I?d like it to be shipped additionally, but I leave in Russia so for sure it will take a lot of time.
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?
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Finally, I've found the solution for OS capitability. It works!?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" />
http://www.misticri'ver.net/showthread.php?t=34852
Read it carefully and amend the inf file as follows: (note that VID and PID may differ)
; wpdmtp_test.inf
; Media Service Provider driver package for USB-MTP devices.
; Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP
; Copyright (C) 2005, Microsoft Corporation
; WARNING: THIS FILE IS PROVIDED FOR TEST PURPOSE ONLY.
;; ==================== Version section ======================[Version]
Signature="$CHICAGO$"
Class=WPD
ClassGUID={EEC5AD98-8080-425f-922A-DABF3DE3F69A}
Provider=%Provider%
DriverVer = 03//2005, .0.0.0; ==================== Class sections =======================[ClassInstall32]; ================= Manufacturer & Models sections ==========[Manufacturer]
%MfgName%=Test
[Test]; Vendor needs to supply the VID (xxxx) and PID (yyyy)
%Test.DeviceDesc% = Test_MTP, USB\VID_04e&PID_43c
?; ================ Win9x Device Install sections ============[Test_MTP]
Include = wpdmtp.inf
Needs? = WPD.MTP.SW.Registration.9x
[Test_MTP.HW]
Include = wpdmtp.inf
Needs? = WPD.MTP.Registration.9x
; Uncomment the following line for a MTP device that does not support PDDRM
; AddReg = MTP.HW.LocalRegistration; ================= WinNT Device Install sections ===========[Test_MTP.NT]
[Test_MTP.NT.HW]
Include = wpdmtp.inf
Needs? = WPD.MTP.Registration
; Uncomment the following line for a MTP device that does not support PDDRM
; AddReg = MTP.HW.LocalRegistration
[Test_MTP.NT.Services]
Include = wpdmtp.inf
Needs? = WPD.MTP.Services; ================= Device specific registration ============[MTP.HW.LocalRegistration]
; Create and set this flag to supress queryiug device's storage serial number.
; This is only needed for a MTP device that does not support PDDRM.
; This flag is set if its value is not 0.
HKR,,"SupressGetStorageSerialNum",0x000,
; ================= String macro section ====================[Strings]; =========== Localizable macro substitutions ===============Test.DeviceDesc = "Creative Zen MicroPhoto"
MfgName?? = "(Creative Zen MicroPhoto)"
Provider?? = "Microsoft"

Partner Application Registration

When using the Administer Partner Applications page, it appears the application is not being registered completely. The information does not appear in the WWSEC_ENABLER_CONFIG_INFO$ table, as has been suggested in prior posts (everything is fine in WWSSO_PAPP_CONFIGURATION_INFO$).
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Paul,
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I have read the docs, what little there is, and followed the steps closely. Everything executes ok.
I have several questions:
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3. In your response you mentioned changes to the REGAPP script. I found no mention of any changes in the docs with SSO SDK. Am I missing something?
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Jabber 9.1 Registration To CUCM 8.6.2

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Charging US Microphoto in the

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Cat

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single mobile devices gets different "Endpoint Profile" result at each subsquent access. For example: Android smartphones are profiled as Android or HTC device or HP devices or Samsung randomly.
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Hi Kevin,
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You can check the status of the FaceTime/iMessage servers at this link.
http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/
 Cheers, Tom

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Edited by: user512779 on Apr 1, 2009 2:25 AM

We have a custom requirement to create an applicant through an interface program. So, We have developed a custom program to create applicant. The
applicant is getting created. Along with the applicant there is a requirement
to create vacancy assessment and registration assessment.
There is no standard API for creating these assessments. So, we are doing manual insert to the
tables. The vacancy assessment is working after insert form the interface. But
the registration assessment is not showing up.
I am inserting records in to the following tables:
ota_attempts
ota_utest_questions
ota_utest_responses
For the vacancy assessment that I am inserting through interface is showing up fine. Only the registration assessment is not showing up.
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Edited by: user512779 on Apr 1, 2009 2:25 AM

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how do you transfer adobe acrobat XI registration from one desktop to another (bought new PC). Need to use ASAP!

Hi jaanders2,
The licensing agreement allows you to activate Acrobat on up to two computers. So, if you've only activated in your old computer, you simply need to install and activate Acrobat on the second computer. If you no longer have the installer file or installation media, you can download Acrobat from here: Download Acrobat products | Standard, Pro | XI, X - Adobe
If you need your serial number, this document will help you track it down: Find your serial number quickly - Adobe
And this document, will walk you through the activation process: Activation & Deactivation Help
Please let us know if you need additional help.
Best,
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Problem with iOS7 : I have a message on my screen "This phone is not registred as a developper phone..." or something like that, can you help me because I download the iOS7 Beta even if I was not a developper. Thank you very much if you help me.

Problem with iOS7 : I have a message on my screen "This phone is not registred as a developper phone..." or something like that, can you help me because I download the iOS7 Beta even if I was not a developper. Thank you very much if you help me.

JaillotJb wrote:
I download the iOS7 Beta even if I was not a developper.
if you downloaded it and are not a developer, then we are not allowed to help you here. sorry.

LMS application registration problem

Hi,
I have a problem with the application registration of Campus Manager 5.2.1 under LMS 3.2.
Right now in the "Functional" tab of the LMS portal the "Campus Manager" view is empty.
In "Common Services" - "Server" - "Home Page Admin" - "Application Registration" Campus Manager is missing in the list of registered applications.
I can connect to the Campus Manager using the direct link http://<servername>:1741/campus/adminIntro.do.
The "CM" tab on the LMS portal page works.
I tried to register it this way:
In the CS Homepage Admin I click on "Register" - "Register from Templates" - "Next"
Then I get the list of templates. I select "Campus Manager" - "Next".
I enter these values:
Server name: fully qualified name of the server
Server Display Name: hostname of the server
Port: 1741
Protocol: http
When I click on "Next" - "Finish" the Campus Manager is not added to the list of registered application and I get no error message.
Did I enter wrong values? Where can I find corresponding log/debug messages?

It sounds like the CMIC database may be corrupt. There is a process to recover this, but it's somewhat complicated. If you open a TAC service request, your engineer can walk you through the process. This will clear out the CMIC database and reregister all applications. That should sort you out.

Cocoa Application Registration

hello,
just wondering: are there any online tutorials for creating a registration system for a cocoa application ? I've been googling and can't find any.
*looking specifically for info for how to generate a code based on the user's mac address, and then to generate a working auth code, which the app will use to unlock the app.

Hi
Thanks for your reply.
Now I have sucessfully created the plug-in and I have placed it in the internet - plugin directory as well. In addition to this I have configured the MIME type as well and set it to a custom type Simp. Now I want to try my plugin . How can I do this ? there is something given Here : http://developer.apple.com/DOCUMENTATION/InternetWeb/Conceptual/WebKitPluginProgTopic/Concepts/AboutPlugins.html#//appleref/doc/uid/30001248-198944
Where it asks to add a piece of code under OBJECT tags in the HTML page. then I opened this page in safari but the plugin was not called. . What should I do to get this called.
Thanks in advance
Best Regards
Sudeep

Partner Self-registration in Oracle B2B 10g

Hi B2B team,
Wanted to confirm from you if there is any provision for Partner self-registration in Oracle B2B 10g. We are on the latest patch. I am not aware of this functionality but wanted to get this confirmed from the product team.
Also, we will require a server restart when a new TP comes onboard in Oracle B2B 10g isnt it? Is my understanding correct or is there something we can do to overcome this?
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Kavitha

Kavitha,
Drop a mail to B2B product dev team/PM to know more on this part. As far as I know there is no such facility in 10g. Yes, bounce may be required in case of certificate changes involved.
Regards,
Anuj

Application registration algorithm

I'm writing a small shareware app that I would ideally like people to register. This is the classic, if they send in the registration code 'xxxxxx', then I can send the unlock code 'YYYYY' situation.
Three criteria:
1) I would like the registrtaion code xxxxx to be unique. I am toying with the idea of storing the date in millisecs of when the app was first run on the system. If anyone has any better suggestions, I would love to hear them.
2) I would really like to have the algorithm myself. i.e. I don't plan to make enough off of this to be worth purchasing a library.
3) This does not need to be incredibly secure. Just enough to keep the casual person from
Does anyone out there have an algorithm they are willing to share to accomplish this?
Thanks all. This falls into the 'I know it has to be a known problem, but I'm not sure where to start' category.

Unless I am misunderstanding, I think that I'm addressing what you mentioned. Let me recap and see if I can make it more clear.
1) Client sends you an identifier and saves it to the client's disk.
String start = "" + System.currentTimeMillis();
start = start.substring( start.length() - 5, start.length() );
//this pulls off the last 6 numbers from the first run time and converts to a string.
// this is written to a file on the client side and then sent to me for registration.
2) You (the server) send back a hash of the identifier.
//registration app
String start = codeSentFromCustomer;
String superSecretDecoderString = "Secret Code";
start = start + superSecretDecoderString;
String result = MD5.getHashString( start );
result = result.substring( result.length() - 9, result.length() );
//this takes the 6 digits provided and appends "Secret Code".
// i.e. if the customer's code is "333232", then "333232Secret Code" is fed into MD5.
// I then send the customer the last 10 digits from my MD5 hash, say "1234567890" for simplicity sake
3) Clients types the unlock code ("1234567890") into the registration box, which is then saved to disk.
// to check on the unlock code's validity, I...
String superSecretDecoderString = "Secret Code";
String start = originalCodeFromAbove; //i.e. "333232" in this example
start = start + superSecretDecoderString; //now start = "333232Secret Code"
String result2 = MD5.getHashString( start );
result2 = result2.substring( result2.length() - 9, result2.length());
// I compare the result2 to the stored unlock code to make sure they are equal
// superSecretDecoderString is stored within the client and the registration prog's code. i.e.
// the customer never sees that string.
4) At each startup the client code checks the hash of sent ID against the return he has stored.
// run through the validation code detailed in #3.I think it addresses what you were referring to, but if it doesn't please tell me. It's my first crack at this sort of code, and I'd much rather discover any gaping holes now than later. :)
thanks again

Microphoto Registration/Upgra

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