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Problem If you’ve arrived at my blog with this error then I apologize, you've got a tough road ahead of you, there’s no easy fix to this dreaded “A duplicate field name '’ was found” error in SharePoint 2010.  More than likely you’re trying to create a site from a template but you keep getting the “A duplicate field name “ x” was found”.  You’ve tried everything, including deleting the old site template, deleting the field in question from the site and the site collection, and you’ve probably even tried to download and modify the template wsp itself but then...

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Problem Users report the following error when attempting to access a document library in SharePoint. An error occurred during the processing of /site/SharedDocuments/Forms/AllItems.aspx. Code blocks are not allowed in this file. Explanation Ever so often I have clients contact me with a SharePoint library fully corrupted reporting an error such as “Code blocks are not allowed in this file”.  The error is, in fact, limited to a specific view but it’s usually the default view, therefore the error makes the library appear like it is completely inaccessible.  The root cause...

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I have added a this special page to my blog to discuss with users how I build out my SharePoint 2010 (and 2007) labs.  Many people ask me on a regular basis what I use for development, what software do I use, and even what hardware I have running so I thought this post would be useful.    Furthermore, I’ve made it a prerequisite for those that work for me to build their own lab because there’s no better experience than hands on experience (not to mention it weeds out the individuals that simply cannot cut it).  Hardware Currently I have 2 workstations that I use as lab machines...

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I am pleased to announce the release of the SharePointAssist Bulk Edit Tool for Lists. This unique tool allows SharePoint users to complete bulk operations against a group of selected lists items to update one or more fields at a time regardless of browser or host operating system. Purchase and Trial Information The SharePointAssist Bulk Edit Tool for Lists is available for trial and purchase from the ExpertAssist Website. Visit ExpertAssist LLC Website for Purchase and Trial Information Why Use the SharePointAssist Bulk Edit Tool? The true power of the software is evident as our vastly increasing...

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So I have noticed that Google refers lots of people to my blog for “Fly Out Menus”. I imagine many of you are disappointed when you find that the article is for enabling the fly out only on the top of the page also known as the Top Nav and is not an article regarding the left hand side Current Navigation or Quick Launch, if this is, indeed, your intention then refer to this article: Quick Launch Fly-Out Menus. However, if you are simply attempting to display the quick launch menus across the top of your page in the so-called Global Navigation then you are in luck, read further. To enable fly out menus...

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