Category Archives: SharePoint

Task locked by Running Workflow and Cannot be Edited

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Stu

If you’re trying to update a task item that is linked to a running workflow using code similar to public UpdateTaskItem(SPList taskList, int identifier, string newValue) { taskItem = taskList.GetItemById(identifier); // Update task item taskItem["fieldname"] = newValue; taskItem.Update(); }public UpdateTaskItem(SPList … Continue reading →

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Remove property from SPPropertyBag

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Stu

Have you ever tried to remove a property from a SPWeb object and after applying the update, when you next check for the property it is still there? Logically, you’d think the following code would do this for you: webObject.Properties.Remove("yourkey"); … Continue reading →

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Open with Explorer on Server

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Stu

If you’re developing with SharePoint using Windows Server 2008 (will work with Windows 7, unless someone’s restricted the Windows Features that are installed) and are unable to open a library via Windows Explorer, follow the simple steps outlined below to … Continue reading →

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Farm Install Guide – Part 4

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Stu

This is the fourth and final part of a post showing the typical steps required to install and configure a medium sized SharePoint Server 2010 farm. Other pages of this post include: Part 1 – General Notes and Installation Accounts … Continue reading →

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Farm Install Guide – Part 3

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Stu

This is the third part of a post showing the typical steps required to install and configure a medium sized SharePoint Server 2010 farm. Other pages of this post include: Part 1 – General Notes and Installation Accounts Part 2 … Continue reading →

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