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Stop multiple “upprinterinstaller” command windows popup every hour

2026-06-04 Udar Gromov 0

After synchronizing your laptop with corporate policies you might notice that multiple black command windows will popup on a regular basis that might even look like some virus. You are in luck if you hade ADMIN rights on your laptop. You can easily go to registry and delete all references […]

02 2026-06-03 WE – Private Mile Notch Rd. to Grafton Loop Trail

2026-06-03 Udar Gromov 0

Summary: drive from Boston to Newry, ME towards Sunday River ski resort. Park near Ketchum and walk north on Mile Notch Rd. up towards Grafton Loop Trail. Camp at Bull Run Campsite. 05:12 wake up without an alarm. Weather forecast is dry and warm for all three days. 06:00 ODO […]

Automate Database Backup with SQL Express

2026-06-03 Udar Gromov 8

This article describes, how to automate database backup in SQL Express with mixed Windows and SQL Authentication running on Windows 2008 Server. This material was tested with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Express. SQL Server 2008 Enterprise comes with Maintenance Plan feature. That feature allows amazing flexibility and auditing. SQL […]

Cisco VPN Client Error 51 – Open Your Firewall

2026-06-02 Udar Gromov 4

Annoying! How Annoying! This very simple, very typical error message, but it is so hard to find a quick solution. Symptoms: You are starting a Cisco VPN Client and immediately you are getting this error message: Error 51: Unable to communicate with the VPN subsystem. Please make sure that you […]

01 2026-06 Preparation for a third trip

2026-06-02 Udar Gromov 0

This was my third trip in 20 days. This time, I knew that I want to revisit famous Mahoosuc Mile in Maine (ME) without going the entire 30 mi section between NH and route 26 in ME. To do that I needed to use a Bull Branch Rd. that locals […]

Horizontal Line in Excel Header and Footer

2026-06-01 Udar Gromov 0

We would like to add a horizontal line to the header of an Excel file to be repeated on every page. To add a horizontal-line we first need to create an image of a horizontal line in your favorite imaging software. Create a PNG image 680 x 3 pixels and […]

07 May 31, TUE – drying out and resting up

2026-05-31 Udar Gromov 0

A whole day to dry out all my gear on the sun, restock bug spray and sunscreen, and olive oil, and sugar, and stove fuel. In the afternoon, I even have time to do some work emails and prepare for next day. And had a chance to cut the grass […]

06 AT 2023-05 Summary

2026-05-30 Udar Gromov 0

— BUGS -extreme black fly activity. I returned bitten all over and red spots stayed visible for days after the trip. These little bugs attack in great numbers any open skin. Around eyebrows, between the sleeve and the glove, between socks and pants. Even through the thin garment. And my […]

05 AT 2023-05-29 MO – conquer last unfinished section in Maine

2026-05-29 Udar Gromov 0

To the ferry, across Kennebec, ride along Enchanted dirt roads, failed attempt to be a kayaker. 05:24 – wake up even before the fellow hiker 05:59 – there is a weak signal. A bit colder. Sign shows 3.7 mi to Kennebec River. 06:10 Weather App shows I am in Moscow, […]

07 May 2024 – Final thoughts

2026-05-28 Udar Gromov 0

You can’t see or sense the happiness when it is right in your face. You can dream about the possible happiness in the future or think about some happy moments in the past. But being happy in the moment is too busy of a state to be aware of it. […]

04 AT 2023-05-28 SU – hike, swim, enjoy solitude