About this tag
The manual assignment tag covers scenarios where users need to manually assign resources, such as IP addresses or drivers, in Windows environments. Discussions include assigning a static IP to split a single ISP connection across multiple computers without a router, manually installing drivers for unrecognized devices via INF files when standard setup fails, and resolving missing OCX files in WinPE by manually assigning or copying components. These threads focus on troubleshooting and workarounds for Windows 7, Windows 10, and WinPE systems, emphasizing manual configuration over automated processes.
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    Windows 10 Prgm crashes because of missing *.ocx and *.ocx.mui files in WinPE - Manual assignment possible?

    I used a utility for years without problems on Win7 and Win10. Recently I wanted to add it now to an USB flash drive which boots into a Windows 10 WinPE environment. Unfortunately the tool crashes with the popup notification: "The code execution cannot proceed because hhctrl.ocx was not...
    • tobwen
    • Thread
    • 32-bit 64-bit activex component access environment variables error file bundling flash drive help system hhctrl.ocx installation manual assignment missing files software compatibility system crash system32 troubleshooting utility windows 10 winpe
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 How to split one ISP IP address with a switch?

    Trying to get two computers running on one IP through a simple dynex switch. Can comp 2 mimic the ISP's address? Edit: Or could I manually assign the homegroup an IP for the ISP and split it from there like a router? Trying to do this without a router.
    • freshmeat30
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    • computer dynex homegroup ip address isp manual assignment network router alternatives split connection switch
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 How to install a driver for an unknown/unlocated but existing device? Generic procedure?

    I have bought a new notebook and re-installed Win7 with multiple specialized drivers. Most of these drivers have an own setup.exe and were installed successfully. There are however two drivers remaining which do NOT have such a setup.exe. When I right click on the contained *.inf file and...
    • pstein
    • Thread
    • base system device device manager driver installation driver support drivers drivers and firmware inf file installation issues manual assignment memory stick procedure setup issues troubleshooting unknown device windows 7 windows issues yellow triangle
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation