c# | asp.net | DataBinder.Eval DataFormatString

Short date pattern. Format : {0:d}

<asp:TemplateField HeaderText="Position Inclusive Dates"   HeaderStyle-Width="75px" SortExpression="">
                        <ItemTemplate>
                            <asp:Label ID="_lblPositionIncDate" width="75px" runat="server" Text='<%# DataBinder.Eval(Container, "DataItem.PositionIncDate") %>'></asp:Label>
                        </ItemTemplate>
                        <EditItemTemplate>
                            <asp:TextBox ID="_tbPositionIncDate" width="75px" runat="server" Text='<%# DataBinder.Eval(Container, "DataItem.PositionIncDate") %>'></asp:TextBox>
                        </EditItemTemplate>
                        <HeaderStyle HorizontalAlign="Center" />
                    </asp:TemplateField>

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ASP.NET | GridView Tips

Extract GridView data to Xls file:

protected void _btnOutputGridViewToXls(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        Response.AddHeader("content-disposition", "attachment;filename=MySample.xls");
        Response.Charset = String.Empty;
        Response.ContentType = "application/vnd.xls";
        System.IO.StringWriter strWr = new System.IO.StringWriter();
        System.Web.UI.HtmlTextWriter htmWr = new HtmlTextWriter(strWr);
        GridView1.RenderControl(htmWr);
        Response.Write(strWr.ToString());
        Response.End();
    }

Windows 7 64bit Activation Problem (0xC004F009)

Windows 7 Activation Error Code 0xC004F009




Symptom
- When you try to use a MAK to activate one or more computers, you may receive the following error message:
0xC004F009
The software Licensing Service reported that the grace period expired.

Cause
- This issue may occur if the grace period expires before the system is activated. The system is now in Reduced Functionality Mode (RFM).

Workaround
- Follow the RFM recovery guidelines in the Volume Activation 2.0 Step-By-Step Guide. To obtain this guide, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc303695.aspx

The Real Solution
- Call Microsoft, that easy! c")

c# | asp.net | DropDownList SelectedIndex Alignment

ddlPatient.SelectedIndex = ddlPatient.Items.IndexOf(ddlPatient.Items.FindByValue(lblPatientIdHidden.Text));

Nokia E71 | Firmware upgrade (How to apply device software update)

My wife is complaining me about her weird problem on her Nokie E71 cellphone, though I know that it's need a software/firmware upgrade, but haven't had a time to do it, But today, as my number #1 priority on my ToDo list, that time has come.

Here's the quick list you what you needs & to do:
- Download Nokia E71 Device software update, since am only the Far East, I downloaded my device on Nokia Philippines - Device Software Update, then installed & runit. Follow the software instrustion, and your done





- Now the tricky part, which took me long hours to figure out. In the event that the "Nokia Software Updater" could not detect your cellphone, try to Do A Hard Reset On Your E71 If You Start Having Problems and repeat the above procedure.