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    According to [Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother%27s_Day) and other sources >The modern American holiday of Mother's Day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in Grafton, West …
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    Replied To a Post in restore from raw mysql files onto new build

    What happens if you copy the database file to the database folder then stop and retart the mysql service?
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    Replied To a Post in win7 - how can i disable a program been executed automatic?

    Mark Russinovich (Sysinternals) has an excellent (and free) utility called [autoruns](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-ca/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx) that is part of the (also free) [Sysinternals suite](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb842062.aspx). It will tell you everything that starts automatically and allows …
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    As I said in the PM. I made a mistake and you, quite rightly, called me on it. Cheers and thanks for the good wishes.
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    Replied To a Post in restore from raw mysql files onto new build

    As long as you still have the mdf file you can copy it to where sql keeps the other database files. I keep mine in D:\SQL\DATA. Then do (using your …
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    I may be confused about the question, but if the problem is getting the values from the database to the listbox you could do (I'm using a local sample database …
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    This is about an exchange between Shark_1 and me. Upon reviewing what I had posted I want to apologize to Shark_1. I was too hasty in my deletion and I …
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    @Pompy: Function always returns a value, which type it may be. > Label3.Text = Lettergrade(grade) The construction of the function **Lettergrade** should be Function Lettergrade(ByVal Numgrade As Integer) As Char …
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    I enjoy programming because I like to build things but I suck at wood-working. Also I need less room, I don't need as many tools and I have yet to …
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    The saying, "blood is thicker than water", originally meant the opposite of what we take it to mean today. The original saying was more like "The blood of the covenant …
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    Now? When was it ever sane? It only seems crazier now because we're in it.
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    i have a number of values in my database and i want to list only those values which is greater than zero
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    Replied To a Post in Why wont my program save a record to the database

    What line generates the error?
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    Replied To a Post in Loop through ListBox items and save them to database?

    The syntax for `INSERT` is INSERT INTO tablename (fld1, fld2, ...) VALUES(val1, val2, ...) where you specify the field names by fld1, fld2, etc. and the values by val1, val2, …
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    I think that any questions like that about XP at this point should be answered with E. Who cares?
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    XML? XKM being a typo on the (azerty)keyboard?
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    XML? XKM being a typo on the (azerty)keyboard?
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    You may also want to look into `AddHandler` which allows you to add the same handler to multiple controls.
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    Dim newline() As String = sr.ReadLine.Replace("""","").Split(",")
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    Here's a little trick. Name your controls so that you can calculate the name from the keyword. For example DATE: txtDATE LOCATION NO: txtLOCA SHOW ID: txtSHOW INQUIRY NO: txtINQU …
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    @Pompy: Function always returns a value, which type it may be. > Label3.Text = Lettergrade(grade) The construction of the function **Lettergrade** should be Function Lettergrade(ByVal Numgrade As Integer) As Char …
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    I prefer to avoid using StreamReader unless the input file is exceedingly large. You are scanning for a series of keywords so I suggest you loop through the keywords rather …
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    Edited ListView in VB.Net

    Hi, Anyone of you know hot to get item when user click on item in the listview. I want the data in listview display in the text box, can anyone …
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    I find that for this type of problem, a `Select` clause is clearer Select Case NumGrade Case 0 - 69 Label3.Text = "F" Case 70 - 79 Label3.Text = "C" …
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    Replied To a Post in Set automatic value of text box based on selected value of combo box

    You are going to have a problem with If cmbProcess.SelectedIndex = "0" Then because `cmbProcess.SelectedIndex` is numeric and you are comparing it to a string. Try If cmbProcess.SelectedIndex = 0 …
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    Edited Error in SQL Syntax and I have tried changing the NOT NULL and DEFAULT

    Ok, here is what I get when I run the query. 1064 - You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server …
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    Edited Football Fever Code

    Hello, we have to create a football scoreboard in Visual Basic. Purpose: The application calculates the points scored during a football game by one team Requirements: 1. The user clicks …
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    Edited Football Fever Code

    Hello, we have to create a football scoreboard in Visual Basic. Purpose: The application calculates the points scored during a football game by one team Requirements: 1. The user clicks …
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    You start by creating a form with some controls. When you get to the part where you have to add code for the calculations just put in things like 'calculate …
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    Most things preceded by the word, "artisanal". What this is, is mostly restaurant speak for "regular" whatever that they are charging a premium price for because they are calling it …
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    Replied To a Post in Update Table column - Access Database

    Assuming that proQuantity is numeric, try cmdUpdate.CommandText = "UPDATE tblProducts SET proQuantity=" & txtTotalqty.Text & " WHERE pID =" & cmbID.Text & ";"
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    I hate the phrase "just sayin'". It usually follows some rude remark such as "I've never met anyone as monumentally stupid and ugly as you. Just sayin'."
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    Replied To a Post in VB .NET Search family

    That's how autocomplete works. It matches from the beginning. If you want to match on any string you can roll you own (after a fashion). Create a new form with …
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    While watching a recent episode of Blue Bloods, the police commissioner (as played by noted Republican, Tom Selleck), was lamenting the "fact" that he and the entire police force were …
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    According to the IP addresses, Woj was posting from [Poland](https://db-ip.com/46.171.26.3) and K.Chris is posting from [Mexico](https://db-ip.com/189.166.50.8).
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    Marked Solved Status for Can someone double check my logic in a base and derived class program?

    a)I am working on a payroll program The first base class is bonus the class should contain 2 public properties salesid and sales. Include a default constructor and a parameeterized …
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    Replied To a Post in operator '&' is not defined for types 'string' and '1-dimensional array of

    You can't concatenate an array. To see how to insert binary data you can look at [this code snippet](https://www.daniweb.com/software-development/vbnet/code/461171/insert-a-file-as-binary-data-into-a-database). The example uses a PDF.
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    Began Watching operator '&' is not defined for types 'string' and '1-dimensional array of

    I am trying to update pdf file to sql but getting error (line 17) as **operator '&' is not defined for types 'string' and '1-dimensional array of byte'** on beow …
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    Marked Solved Status for Can't install Visual Studio Express for Windows Desktop

    I thought I'd install the newest Visual Studio (2013) but all that happens is this (see below). I have all available updates installed plus the latest C++ runtimes. Does anyone …
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    Replied To a Post in Can't install Visual Studio Express for Windows Desktop

    Downloaded from a different source and it installed corretly.
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    Replied To a Post in Can't install Visual Studio Express for Windows Desktop

    You'd think that there would be a checksum check built in to the installer in which case it could just say "the install file is corrupt." In any case, I've …
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    Edited Can't install Visual Studio Express for Windows Desktop

    I thought I'd install the newest Visual Studio (2013) but all that happens is this (see below). I have all available updates installed plus the latest C++ runtimes. Does anyone …
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    Edited Can't install Visual Studio Express for Windows Desktop

    I thought I'd install the newest Visual Studio (2013) but all that happens is this (see below). I have all available updates installed plus the latest C++ runtimes. Does anyone …
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    Created Can't install Visual Studio Express for Windows Desktop

    I thought I'd install the newest Visual Studio (2013) but all that happens is this (see below). I have all available updates installed plus the latest C++ runtimes. Does anyone …
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    Replied To a Post in Auto Number in Textbox

    What database are you using?
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    Marked Solved Status for vb school managment login

    I am getting this error while trying to login to my school managment software.It gives error message when i dont write anything in username and password but when i type …
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    Replied To a Post in Converting a Text File to a PDF file

    I use [CutePDF Writer](http://www.cutepdf.com/products/cutepdf/writer.asp). It's a free virtual printer. Print any file to CutePDF and the output is a PDF.
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    >When Galileu said that the Earth moved arround the sun(and not the other way arround) it was an alternative view Yes, but one that was supported by direct observation as …
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    Replied To a Post in Where is quoting here and its usage

    Any line/paragraph that starts with a ">" is a quote. As you will see if you follow the link from cereal, DaniWeb uses Markdown formatting. There is an excellent Markdown …
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    Replied To a Post in Words and phrases I wish people would stop using.

    Thinking about my last post, I'll add one more. "Anything" science that is not science. For example, Creation Science.

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