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Validation is the process of checking a parameter against a specification to ensure compliance.

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Validate/verify PDF files integrity

Is there any tool which I can run on the PDFs archives (all directories) and finally it lists/identifies the corrupt/invalid PDFs? I have hundreds of PDF files (related to documentation etc.) on my computer (Windows machine), and very often I…
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How to ignore Eclipse validation warning "Attribute (...) is obsolete. Its use is discouraged in HTML5 documents." in HTML and JSP fragments?

Create a html/jsp fragment in eclipse in a project where html/jsp validation is active and add
You will get the warning in the question title. One can configure the validation under Preferences -> Web -> [HTML|JSP]…
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Looking for a Linux or Windows command line .WAV file checker

I am trying to find a command line program (Windows or Linux) that can check .WAV files, to see if they are complete, with no corruption or sudden endings. While I have found several programs that can do this with .mp3 files, I cannot find anything…
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Why does Windows XP require revalidaton?

I am running Windows XP SP2 on an old PC for my families internet. Two days ago it prompted that I had three days left to re-validate Windows due to 'Significant hardware changes'. My issue is, I know for a fact that I have not made any hardware…
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How to set a character limit and remove characters over that limit excel 2007

I have to provide a CSV file for a telephone system with names and numbers on for a directory. The numbers cannot contain any spaces, and the names must be 20 characters max. I have a list of names/numbers, but the numbers have spaces and the names…
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Putting table name as a reference for the purpose of cell values validation

I want to validate cell values with the help of the simple list. But it turns out that it's difficult to extend this list without necessity of updating validation source range every time new value is added as shown on the picture. My question is:…
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How can I add autocomplete to an Excel drop down validation

I have an excel column where a drop down validation is performed on a list on a separate sheet. I would like to allow the user to start typing in the cell and have the names on the reference list begin to fill in cell. For example, on the list I am…
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How to protect data validation to fail while copy and paste data?

I am using data validation on a column by a predefined list. but it can be easily fooled or bypassed by pasting (Ctrl+V) data from other source. So how can i protect to user can't enter wrong data or outside from my validation list. Thanks
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How to acquire unique hardware ID of my computer?

I'm going to send my computer for maintenance. But the services at my place have bad reputation, so I think I better be careful. I intend to write down all the hardware ID, so I can know if they change any of my hardware or not. Please tell me how…
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(Internet Explorer | Skype) encountered a validation error

I just reinstalled Windows 7 with the debugged Service Pack update but every time I run Skype or close Internet Explorer I get this validation error that can be seen here: Does anyone know what can be causing this? The install is legit and I have…
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Problem with a document: Invalid byte 3 of 3-byte UTF-8 sequence

I am trying to utilize an xml document but am running into this error: Invalid byte 3 of 3-byte UTF-8 sequence My document looks something like this below but with more tags and content. Please do not focus on the document below though. I use…
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Opening dropdown box immediately on cell entry excel

I have successfully implemented cascading dropdown lists, where the contents of the dropdown are filtered by the previous selection, using an adaptation of Contextures Offset/Match method of validation. However at present I have to click in the cell…
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Excel: Data Validation to make a cell required

I have an Excel file with Column Headers in it. I want to give this Excel file to customers and have them fill in a few rows of data. Several columns are required. but not all are required. How can I make several columns required in the workbook?…
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Checking for valid document files

I need a simple way to check if my files are valid documents (pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, odt, ods, odp and etc). I can't use file because magic does not work well at all. For example, for PDF files, this is my output. sweb@sweb-laptop:…
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How do I know if my Windows 7 Professional product key is original?

Our company Wants to buy 30 Windows 7 Professional OEM licenses. Somebody gave us some packages like this: How can I be sure if this Windows 7 Professional package is original? How many users can use this Windows? He gave us for 30 clients but…
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