Code 800B0100 Windows 7 x64 Windows Update Error

Hi guys,

   So I have got this error twice when updating computers and it is really frustrating. Here is how you can solve it:

1. Either try to use the Fix-it tool here: http://support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_update/
2. AND/OR try this for Windows Update itself: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=231149

Hope this helps! 

[Constraints 18-5] Cannot loc instance signal is neither single nor differential

If you get the following error:

[Constraints 18-5] Cannot loc instance 'my_signal' at site X#, Site location is not valid 'my_signal' is neither single nor differential.

1. Open XPS, Clean  All Generated Files
2. Do a Design Rule Check
3. Generate Netlist
4. Exit XPS
5. Delete the Top Level in Plan ahead, re create it.

OH. And don't forget to clean and rebuild the BSP, if you are having this problem it is very likely to added some component to the project and it is not appearing in xparameters.h

Good Luck.

WARNING: Pack:2515 - LUT-1 inverter failed to join the OLOGIC comp matched to output buffer

So yea, I do some work with Dev Boards for my research projects.

I ran into this frustrating warning:


WARNING:Pack:2515 - The LUT-1 inverter
   "fmc_imageov_dvi_out_0/fmc_imageov_dvi_out_0/dvi_reset_n_t1_INV_0" failed to
   join the OLOGIC comp matched to output buffer
   "fmc_imageov_dvi_out_0/fmc_imageov_dvi_out_0/OBUFT_dvi_reset_n".  This may
   result in suboptimal timing.  The LUT-1 inverter
   fmc_imageov_dvi_out_0/fmc_imageov_dvi_out_0/dvi_reset_n_t1_INV_0 drives
   multiple loads.

for multiple pins.

If you get this, you simply need to make sure you don't have any combinatorial logic in the T (enable signal obviously)

First saw something similar here:
http://forums.xilinx.com/t5/Implementation/Pack-2515-XST-kept-optimizing-my-output-enable/td-p/256978

 It really sounds like the enable function itself is not

coming from a register, but from combinatorial logic that can't be pushed into the IOB.  As long

as the output enable comes directly from a register, then pushing it into the IOB should work.

Just make the change and register the signal.

Backup IMAP email to local computer using Outlook 2007

Hmmm.

So back in the day I use to have POP3 which automatically downloads the email from the email server and deletes it on the server leaving only your local copy. Well unfortunately for me the school toasted the POP3 server so I only have IMAP. The problem is my webmail is crappy and now I am running out of space on the server. Here are some quick instructions to back everything up to a local machine with outlook 2007. Also make sure to back up this file!

1. Right Click on your "Personal Folders"
2. Select "New Folder..."
3. Enter the name and leave "Folder Contains" "Mail and Post Items"
4. Now Select the mail in the IMAP email folder (Ctrl-A) or any way you please, "Move to Folder" and select that new folder you made!

Source: http://answers.uchicago.edu/page.php?id=16181

Compile Error: relocation truncated to fit: R_X86_64_PC32

If you get this error do the following:

The error normally occurs when compiling a code whose static data structures exceed 2G in size. If your code requires static data structures in excess of 2G, the code must be recompiled and linked using the medium memory controller model. The flag -mcmodel=medium must be added to all compiler and linker commands.


Original Source: 

Link!

QuickOffice will not launch on HP Touchpad after Update

So I had the weird issue where my Quickoffice would just hang on the loading screen after a supposed "update" Here is how to fix it:

1. Go to main app menu "Apps" Tab
2. Click and hold on the quickoffice icon
3. Click the 'X' when it appears to uninstall
4. Go to "Settings" tab > Device Info and click restart
5. Go to "Settings" tab > Software Manager and click the button that says you have an update.
6. Quickoffice should now successfully reinstall

Mass Effect Miniatures: Asari Commando (Infinity)

Hey Guys!

I just wanted to show off my Asari I just made. As you know I have been addicted to the mass effect multiplayer. I have been putting together miniatures to do mass effect themed skirmish battles. Here is what I have for now! Please forgive the camera glare and such, I took it from my Lg-Quantum phone on top of a coffee cup. /sigh

Top images are the source material from Mass effect and various artists. The bottom pictures are my converted Agulaciles Nomad from Infinity the game!