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[MOD] Hulu Hack GB/ICS 11.1.115.12

Ok guys, so I absolutely love Hulu and other legit TV sites, some of which prohibit mobile devices based on a "flash id" similar to what you have with a User Agent string for the browser. It is based on this ID that it prohibits mobile phones from accessing content such as hulu and HBO (I think?). With this mod your phone will appear as though it is a PC running flash and I believe it also modifies your version number to be something like 99.9.999.99 for sites that try and check the version number. I also must make sure to give credit where credit is due. Credit goes to imneveral0ne who posted the modified lib files in the Thunderbolt forums http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...6#post12433036.
His mod stopped working because Gingerbread (and 10.3) copies the lib files from the APK itself back into the lib folder (/data/data/com.adobe.flashplayer/lib/) on boot, thus require the mod be redone every reboot. I simply took his mod, wrote a simple script that installs the hacked lib files to /data/flash/ at first for storage, modifies permission of /data/data/com.adobe.flashplayer/lib/ so that it can be written to by the script, and also installs a "run on boot" script at /system/etc/init.d/01-fixflash.sh which will copy the hacked lib files from /data/flash to /data/data/com.adobe.flashplayer/lib/. It also adds Hulu Bookmark app (1.0) to /data/app.
REQUIREMENTS:
Kernel with init.d support (most custom kernels with root support) and root
Busybox (for running the copy commands. If you don’t have it, install ‘busybox installer’ from the market once you are rooted)
Root explorer (recommended, not required)
NOTE: I have developed this file FOR gingerbread.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Install latest flash player (11.1.115.12) from the market FIRST and be sure to uncheck automatic updates (and don't manually either)
Make sure busybox is installed. One way to test this is to type cp –help in ADB and see if it can run the command. If it does, you’re good to go.
Next, simply flash the zip. Wipe cache/dalvik if you want (I don't believe it's necessary, although again, this is my first time and for whatever reason the script doesn't seem to want to run on its own the first time)
Upon first reboot, you MAY be lucky enough that it simply just works and you’re all set.If you still get the “Hulu not available for your platform” error, simply use either root explorer or adb to run the script for the first time manually. In root explorer, navigate to /system/etc/init.d, tap on S98fixflash and select “execute”. In ADB, navigate to /system/etc/init.d and type ‘sh S98fixflash’. Wait a sec for it to run, then try Hulu again. It should be working immediately (without a reboot required) AND the script should then run correctly on subsequent reboots.
Like I said this is my first "product" I've been able to make available to the community and am more than open to suggestions, criticisms and ideas of how I can make this script better. Enjoy guys!
EDIT: If you do have issues with the script not running on every reboot, simply install "Script Manager" from the market, navigate to /system/etc/init.d, select S98fixflash and check the "run on boot" checkbox.
NOTE: ICS Only version now (least as far as I know). May work on others, please let me and others know if it does work on GB
File is now attached to post due to multiupload being unavailable -
UPDATE 6/26/2012 for 11.1.115.12
Note: after more feedback it seems using busybox installer from the market helps if running the script, even manually does nothing.

ahh too much to do
cba

Sorry, lots of explaining. If your rooted just update flash to latest in market, uncheck auto update adobe flash, then flash the zip. Should just work like it did on my gsII.
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A query
I was going thru your update-script. What does this line do?
Code:
set_perm(0, 2000, 0755, "/system/etc/init.d/01-fixflash.sh");
I did not find a 01-fixflash.sh in /system/etc/init.d folder, only S98fixflash?

sileshn said:
I was going thru your update-script. What does this line do?
Code:
set_perm(0, 2000, 0755, "/system/etc/init.d/01-fixflash.sh");
I did not find a 01-fixflash.sh in /system/etc/init.d folder, only S98fixflash?
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Oops, your right. Sorry I quickly modified this script from my old one I used on my epic and forgot to change that line. Will repair and repost now...
http://www.multiupload.com/VJWDKZ23FR

compuw22c said:
Oops, your right. Sorry I quickly modified this script from my old one I used on my epic and forgot to change that line. Will repair and repost now...
http://www.multiupload.com/VJWDKZ23FR
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No problem. I already made the necessary changes. Will help others.
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Cool. Also, it did work for you after those changes correct?
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Note: after more feedback it seems using busybox installer from the market helps if running the script, even manually does nothing.
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update 9/5/2011 for 10.3.186.6 AND hopefully fixed data mounting issues on certain devices so it works easily on CWM on more devices
NOTE: Latest update includes a brand new flashplayer.so files freshly edited, so no more issues with youtube in the browser, and uses TRUE flash 10.3.186.6 libraries for increased performance (no longer based on 10.2)

does nothing no matter what on kh3 deodexed

I'm using it now on litening 6.1 (kh3) just fine with nymphetamine kernel. This thread is also in the epic 4g forums. Troubleshooting instructions are there a well as the op. Understand what the mod does by reading, then find out where its getting hung up. I guarantee if you read you'll find your problem. Sorry but I keep having to help people read my own posts... First guesses, reflash, check to see files were installed, run busybox installer,.try another kernel with working init.d support... Run script manually?

Nice work. Any way of getting this to work for HC on the Xoom?

Maybe, try it let me know. Our buy me a 10.1

compuw22c said:
Maybe, try it let me know. Our buy me a 10.1
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LOL! Nah didn't work for me.

Actually I feel I remember it working fire xoom.maybe try the manual troubleshooting in the op. find and replace libflashplayer.so with what's in the zip

it won't let me even flash the file says:
E: Error in /sdcard/gb_hack_flash_hulu10.3.186.6.zip
(Status 0)
Installation aborted.

all you need to do to get it to work is to extract the libflashplayer.so from the zip the op posted and copy it to (and replace) the libflashplayer.so in
Code:
/data/flash/libflashplayer.so
and
Code:
/data/data/com.adobe.flashplayer/lib/libplayerflash.so
do this using root explorer
this also enables crackle as well
there is no need to run a script

Beautiful, tried so many things in the past, and this works beautifully! Thanks!

Um, at the risk of sounding like a complete euro-dummy: What is Hulu, what does this hack do? Perhaps a bit of description in the first post?

ogdobber said:
all you need to do to get it to work is to extract the libflashplayer.so from the zip the op posted and copy it to (and replace) the libflashplayer.so in
Code:
/data/flash/libflashplayer.so
and
Code:
/data/data/com.adobe.flashplayer/lib/libplayerflash.so
do this using root explorer
this also enables crackle as well
there is no need to run a script
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Yes but when you reboot with 2.3 or higher it replaces those files again back to stock.

[Q] Getting a frackin' logcat on random reboots

Recent ROM update w/ app restore has resulted in some fairly consistent random reboots. This is first jelly bean device I've had that I've needed a logcat from, so I just learned that logging isn't that simple any more.
I've tried a couple of different methods to capture a log (aLogcat, Catlog, adb logcat), but never get output. Moved Catlog to a system app after reading in its store comments that that worked, but no joy. Granted read logs permission in terminal per another suggestion, still no go.
Any ideas how to get a log on the Note 2 to troubleshoot something like this?

Open your file manager with root access and go to /dev/log/ and check whether the file "main" and "system" exist or not

wcypierre said:
Open your file manager with root access and go to /dev/log/ and check whether the file "main" and "system" exist or not
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System, yes, main, no.
I wonder if logging was turned off by this ROM's chef. I know some do that to improve performance. I'll check on that.
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wcypierre said:
Open your file manager with root access and go to /dev/log/ and check whether the file "main" and "system" exist or not
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System, yes, main, no.
I wonder if logging was turned off by this ROM's chef. I know some do that to improve performance. I'll check on that.
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I don't know if this WL help you at all I really don't know how to read log cats but I do know that I use system tuner pro and one of the functions is log and when I go to it it appears to be a logcat. Also I used another app from the market I forget which I will to back and check. Also one other thing that maybe will help you in this situation is chain fire has an app that replaced your boot animation with a live log cat so when you boot it would kinda look like when you boot up your windows PC. You have to pay but its only like 2 bucks. And it says it is a real live log cat not per recorded. I don't know if any of that will help but just a suggestion.
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The other app was. Called logcat extreme

distortedloop said:
System, yes, main, no.
I wonder if logging was turned off by this ROM's chef. I know some do that to improve performance. I'll check on that.
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Most probably so as some of the devs do remove the log files. Now, go to /system/etc/init.d/ and check every file in there for this line:
rm /dev/log/main
If you found that line, add a hash(#) in front of it to enable logcat so it will become
#rm /dev/log/main
If you want to disable the logcat again, just simply remove the hash(#)
If you can't find that line of code, then search for your apps(there are some apps that will delete /dev/log/main)

wcypierre said:
Most probably so as some of the devs do remove the log files. Now, go to /system/etc/init.d/ and check every file in there for this line:
rm /dev/log/main
If you found that line, add a hash(#) in front of it to enable logcat so it will become
#rm /dev/log/main
If you want to disable the logcat again, just simply remove the hash(#)
If you can't find that line of code, then search for your apps(there are some apps that will delete /dev/log/main)
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That's enlightening stuff. I've never played around with init files and start up scripts.
Sure enough, one of them does remove the log, and remming it out has brought back logcat function.
Thank you so much for the help and the education.
Interestingly, my random reboots seem to have stopped for the time being, meaning I don't need the logs for now, but I like having them available.

distortedloop said:
That's enlightening stuff. I've never played around with init files and start up scripts.
Sure enough, one of them does remove the log, and remming it out has brought back logcat function.
Thank you so much for the help and the education.
Interestingly, my random reboots seem to have stopped for the time being, meaning I don't need the logs for now, but I like having them available.
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First of all, you're welcome
I have been doing some research on logging features for the past few months, so I know how to troubleshoot some problems that are related to logging.
If you want to, you can take a look at my tool, AIOlog, which is a command line program to extract logs(which encourages me more to do more research on logging).
Anyway, have fun with your new knowledge and don't forget to spread it to those who needs it

Already shared the solution on the Jedi X ROM thread.
Your tool's in the play store?
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distortedloop said:
Already shared the solution on the Jedi X ROM thread.
Your tool's in the play store?
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Nope, as Playstore only allows apps that are compiled using their sdk while my tool is a tool compiled with g++.
But who knows? maybe I'll make a logcat app in the future(but I don't feel so as there's a lot of alternatives in the playstore)

Run this:
su
cat /proc/last_kmsg > /mnt/sdcard/last_kmsg.txt
This is the last syslog after a reboot and extremely helpful in debugging random reboots.
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wcypierre said:
Nope, as Playstore only allows apps that are compiled using their sdk while my tool is a tool compiled with g++.
But who knows? maybe I'll make a logcat app in the future(but I don't feel so as there's a lot of alternatives in the playstore)
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Why not simply use the NDK?

fivefour said:
Run this:
su
cat /proc/last_kmsg > /mnt/sdcard/last_kmsg.txt
This is the last syslog after a reboot and extremely helpful in debugging random reboots.
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Why not simply use the NDK?
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NDK increases the complexity of the app and there's better alternative such as catlog and alogcat.
Moreover, Google has implemented a restriction on apps logging so its another no no for me.

[DEV TOOL] Updater-Script/Aroma Config checker 1.0.1

COMPLETELY REVAMPED
Currently this is checking updater-script first, I'm currently working on it for the Aroma Config; however, this config checks the updater script for the time being.
REQUIREMENTS
You need python 2.6+ installed if you're on windows.
Python should already be installed if you're on Mac
Place your updater script in the marked location, and after running the script an error log will be generated (give it some time), printing the lines that have errors.

Re: [DEV TOOL] Aroma Config checker 0.0.1
You rock bro
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what does this do? i googled it but couldnt find anything

Re: [DEV TOOL] Aroma Config checker 0.0.1
javskies said:
what does this do? i googled it but couldnt find anything
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This is a developer tool that parse through an aroma config and outputs syntax errors.
It'll also eventually work for an updated script.
Its only if you're a developer would you find this tool useful. It just saves a step in testing.
Currently this uses regex to find specific patterns; however, it'll eventually evolve to an emulator of sorts that will compare the update binary to the aroma config file and output syntax errors in real time with better error handling.
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AdriVelazquez said:
This is a developer tool that parse through an aroma config and outputs syntax errors.
It'll also eventually work for an updated script.
Its only if you're a developer would you find this tool useful. It just saves a step in testing.
Currently this uses regex to find specific patterns; however, it'll eventually evolve to an emulator of sorts that will compare the update binary to the aroma config file and output syntax errors in real time with better error handling.
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no wonder i didnt understand a word of the op LOL

Re: [DEV TOOL] Aroma Config checker 0.0.1
javskies said:
no wonder i didnt understand a word of the op LOL
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Lol
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sorry to necro this thread but i am having issues, when i run the checker it goes through everything but tells me it can not find the aroma-config file.
i put it in the directory it says it can not find it in and still says it cant find it, i have run command prompt as admin, java and paths are setup correctly.
any idea? I am getting sick of having to copy my installer every time i change code to debug, its a pain in the ass.
thanks
Got it to output to screen by changing this:
Code:
br = new BufferedReader(new FileReader("//Users//" + username + "//Desktop//aromacheck//aroma-config"));
To this:
Code:
br = new BufferedReader(new FileReader("/Users/" + username + "/Desktop/aromacheck/aroma-config"));

I'll rewrite the script for you, I'm going to switch the program to python, which has far less overhead. Also, it'll be easier to recreate the methods within the installer to verify method names.
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AdriVelazquez said:
I'll rewrite the script for you, I'm going to switch the program to python, which has far less overhead. Also, it'll be easier to recreate the methods within the installer to verify method names.
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Not meaning to interrupt or get off topic here, but AdriVelazquez, I sent ya a pm sir, was hoping for some input from ya
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C13v3r0n3 said:
sorry to necro this thread but i am having issues, when i run the checker it goes through everything but tells me it can not find the aroma-config file.
i put it in the directory it says it can not find it in and still says it cant find it, i have run command prompt as admin, java and paths are setup correctly.
any idea? I am getting sick of having to copy my installer every time i change code to debug, its a pain in the ass.
thanks
Got it to output to screen by changing this:
Code:
br = new BufferedReader(new FileReader("//Users//" + username + "//Desktop//aromacheck//aroma-config"));
To this:
Code:
br = new BufferedReader(new FileReader("/Users/" + username + "/Desktop/aromacheck/aroma-config"));
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I uploaded the new script that reads the updater, I'll slowly bring the aroma also.

What does it mean by; "didn't verify set_perm coming soon"; ?

Need init.d file

Am on stock ICS 4.0.4 firmware 0587
Had searched all over on how to incorporate an init.d file and bind it to my stock fw.
Even downloaded an app Universal Init.d which claimed to create a init.d for all devices but but it does was only scan if my device has init.d support which I already knew was not there.
I do not want to apply any custom roms for now.I know most custom kernels have it for ICS and JB but I only want the file and bind it via existing stock kernel.
The only one I found was from a Samsung device but then I have an xperia.
So could I get some help please.
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So basically you want to enable init.d support on stock Kernel?
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I use this to activate init.d support on my stock kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20574274
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Yes my friend.
The iridaki thread that you linked me to was not that easy to follow.
First off,there's this first line that says to place zip file in a folder to be flashed after setting up certain key ins via root explorer.
How does one flash a zip file within a folder via cwm.This too was a conflict especially when in the thread it says to use only cwm by nAa version 5.0.2.7 meant for 2.3.4 and if use different version the bloody device could explode.And I'm on 4.0.4.
Did apply what was mentioned but after running the test log did not show up in the installed-recovery.sh.
Must have made a mistake following the tutorial either during writing the support text or when not following the first step of putting the zip file in a folder to the letter.
Anyways this is my first time venturing into system files using root explorer.Need to search and learn how to type in the explorer app.
Edit-Well what do you know, somehow it has worked.Just saw the app Universal Init.d and test turn green saying that the device has init.d support.
I did the process around 3 in the morning but only saw the outcome now.Another odd thing is the install-recovery.sh folder is somehow on my main screen.How do I put this back into root explorer?
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Sandro8771 said:
Yes my friend.
The iridaki thread that you linked me to was not that easy to follow.
First off,there's this first line that says to place zip file in a folder to be flashed after setting up certain key ins via root explorer.
How does one flash a zip file within a folder via cwm.This too was a conflict especially when in the thread it says to use only cwm by nAa version 5.0.2.7 meant for 2.3.4 and if use different version the bloody device could explode.And I'm on 4.0.4.
Did apply what was mentioned but after running the test log did not show up in the installed-recovery.sh.
Must have made a mistake following the tutorial either during writing the support text or when not following the first step of putting the zip file in a folder to the letter.
Anyways this is my first time venturing into system files using root explorer.Need to search and learn how to type in the explorer app.
Edit-Well what do you know, somehow it has worked.Just saw the app Universal Init.d and test turn green saying that the device has init.d support.
I did the process around 3 in the morning but only saw the outcome now.Another odd thing is the install-recovery.sh folder is somehow on my main screen.How do I put this back into root explorer?
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It should be in system/etc
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Need help editing Update-Script

I've been trying to edit the updater script in the latest T-MO AOKP 4.4.2 nightly so i can flash it on my Att S3, but have had no luck. I've searched XDA and Google but have not found the answers i need. Would anyone be willing to give me a detailed guide or point in the right direction of one.

JamFan05 said:
I've been trying to edit the updater script in the latest T-MO AOKP 4.4.2 nightly so i can flash it on my Att S3, but have had no luck. I've searched XDA and Google but have not found the answers i need. Would anyone be willing to give me a detailed guide or point in the right direction of one.
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Try this. It's been asked before.
If you can't do it send me the updater script and I'll change it for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2585870
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KorGuy123 said:
Try this. It's been asked before.
If you can't do it send me the updater script and I'll change it for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2585870
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Thank you for responding. I am able to edit the file, but it will not allow me to save it over the one I need to replace. I am really trying to learn how to do this on my own. Any suggestions as to what I'm doing wrong?

JamFan05 said:
Thank you for responding. I am able to edit the file, but it will not allow me to save it over the one I need to replace. I am really trying to learn how to do this on my own. Any suggestions as to what I'm doing wrong?
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Without knowing the error, I have no idea what you're doing wrong.
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For some reason 7zip doesn't like that zip file. I pulled the updater script and pushed it in with winrar and it zipped fine.
Going to try and flash it now.
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Got it to flash. Just remove the first two lines.

KorGuy123 said:
Without knowing the error, I have no idea what you're doing wrong.
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Here are my steps
I open the zip with 7zip, by choosing open archive
Navigate to the Updater-script file and copy it to my desktop
Right click on it and chose edit with Notepad++
Delete everything down to the word mount, and it leaves the first line blank
I click on the X to close the file and it asks me to save it, I save it
I try to copy the edited file back into the zip and it gives me this error -
Error Duplicate Filename
system/media/audio/notifications/Arturus.ogg
system/media/audio/notifications/arturus.ogg
Does this help? Or am I doing it completely wrong. Lol

JamFan05 said:
Here are my steps
I open the zip with 7zip, by choosing open archive
Navigate to the Updater-script file and copy it to my desktop
Right click on it and chose edit with Notepad++
Delete everything down to the word mount, and it leaves the first line blank
I click on the X to close the file and it asks me to save it, I save it
I try to copy the edited file back into the zip and it gives me this error -
Error Duplicate Filename
system/media/audio/notifications/Arturus.ogg
system/media/audio/notifications/arturus.ogg
Does this help? Or am I doing it completely wrong. Lol
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This is easier...
Open the file in winrar (7zip doesn't like this one)
Go to file and drag it to your desktop. Don't close WinRAR
Open file in notepad++ and delete the first 2 lines (make sure the first line isn't blank) First line should be
show_progress(0.500000, 0);
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Save file
Drag back to winrar in the folder you found it and it'll overwrite.
Put back on phone and profit!

KorGuy123 said:
This is easier...
Open the file in winrar (7zip doesn't like this one)
Go to file and drag it to your desktop. Don't close WinRAR
Open file in notepad++ and delete the first 2 lines (make sure the first line isn't blank) First line should be
Save file
Drag back to winrar in the folder you found it and it'll overwrite.
Put back on phone and profit!
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THANK YOU! That worked perfectly, Im now up and running. I just want say that i see you help a lot of people out here in the forums with very good and accurate advice. Thanks again for helping me learn something new.

JamFan05 said:
THANK YOU! That worked perfectly, Im now up and running. I just want say that i see you help a lot of people out here in the forums with very good and accurate advice. Thanks again for helping me learn something new.
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NP glad to help.
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