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Customization Tweaking

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Win2K aspi layer woes

shaocaholica

I just installed the adaptec aspi drivers (v. 4. 60) and I ran the aspi check prog and it says I have all the right files and the latest version but it also gives me an error saying it failed to initialize the aspi layer.

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Last reply by CrazyKillerMan, 2001-06-05 02:56

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Removing 2000-pro systray icons

SnapperOne

Just loaded 2000-pro for the first time. Real steep learning curve at this end. My first question is, How do you prevent programs from loading icons into the systray? In Win98Se, I could disable the icon-load from within msconfig.

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Last reply by Ralf Hutter, 2001-06-02 13:56

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"Modified" details wrong in explorer properties

xcom97

Could anyone help? I cannot get the properties on my files update correctly. when I higlight a file (ie text file)that I know i have modified and look at it's properties it does not reflect that I just modefied it it continues to state the old date what gives ???? thanks in advance.

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Last reply by xcom97, 2001-06-01 05:58

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User accounts question

shaocaholica

Newbie here. How can I setup my accounts so that they relect any changes I make as admin and certain power users? Im tired of installing/setting up software as admin and not having those progs in the power users start menu and not having the same settings I took forever to setup.

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Last reply by ValkyerieK7, 2001-05-31 22:47

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Windows2k and External Modems

EXECUTOR

I have a Courier I-modem external and Windows2K(SP2). . . . all OK to connect and work flawlessy. . . . but if I don't turn on the modem during the Windows2K bootstrap the modem isn't recognized and when I turn it on (because I want to use it) I have to go to the device manager and do a scan for new hardware (it ta ...

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Last reply by Bursar, 2001-05-31 17:24

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disable InfoTips under win2k

Ant -|- One

I'd like to know how to disables InfoTips under Win2k cause there's one that corrupts graphics under several programs, among them being Eudora Pro ? This particular InfoTip appears bottom-right when my connection is open, it indicates I'm connected to my provider at x bps/s.

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Last reply by Ant -|- One, 2001-05-31 14:41

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Computer Management PREFERENCES

EXECUTOR

I use intensively the Computer Management console that is built-in in Windows2K(SP2). . . . I have found one annoyng thing. . . . every time I start the Computer Management console the windows that opens doesn't use the size/options entered in the last session.

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Last reply by EXECUTOR, 2001-05-31 12:52

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Full Install Win2k Pro from Upgrade CD?

Jrc384k

Title says it all but here are the details. I am currently dual booting Windows Mistake Editon and Win2k Pro (Mistake Edition Killer). I am now confident that all my hardware and software are compatible so I want to make the switch.

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Last reply by Cynan, 2001-05-30 15:24

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WinNT CD With Integrated Service Pack?

TymbrWlf

Is there a way to create a Windows NT CD with the service pack already integrated like you can for Windows 2000? The FAQ says how to do it for Win2K here, but I'm not sure if the same procedure would apply to WinNT 4.

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Last reply by clutch, 2001-05-30 04:38

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Relocating Hibernate file to another drive

Preacher

Is there any possibility to redirect the file C:\HIBERFIL. SYS (the file W2k creates when one goes into hibernate mode) to another drive than C:\ ? Thx in advance Whoa, just noticed my signature was WAY outdated.

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Last reply by Preacher, 2001-05-30 01:19

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does the win95 compatability layer in sp2 for win2k even do

oozle

When you select to run a program under the win95 compatability layer under sp2 in win2k, does this even do anything? Is this the equivalent of running the program under win95? If anything all my games have become slower when running under this mode.

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Last reply by Svision, 2001-05-29 21:30

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Personalized settings in Win2k

Jrc384k

This might be an easy one but I am just getting used to Win2k. In Win9x/ME you could have each user have customized start menus, desktops, favorites, etc. Can it be like that in Win2k? When I change one thing under Admin, and I log into Family, the change goes there too.

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Last reply by maxg, 2001-05-29 10:35

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Win2k SP2 and Win File Protect

guerrero

Hi With SP2 I can´t remove windows file protection. Any idea??. Thx.

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Last reply by Ekstreme, 2001-05-29 04:08

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Windows 2000 Installation Problems

Parrot

I have tried and tried and tried to install Win2K on my daughter's Compaq Presario 4814. ( 80MB RAM, 40GB Maxtor HD) I tried formatting the drive on that machine. . . . repartitioning it on that machine etc.

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Last reply by Brian Frank, 2001-05-28 19:36

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Practice Exams

giskard

Greetings, I was hoping that someone on this list could direct me to a source of some free MCSE practice exams. There seem to be a lot of study guides around, but not too much in the way of exams. Much appreciated.

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Last reply by giskard, 2001-05-28 03:25

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Administrative Tools in control panel

MikeS

Hi! I just installed Win2k with SP2, it was a big step because I've always used 9x/ME before. However everything seems fine after a lot of tinkering. There's just one thing that annoys me. I'm the only user with admin rights, but the admin folder in the control panel is still empty, I can only get the stuff to show ...

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Last reply by EddiE314, 2001-05-28 01:04

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File permissions

nnk

I have an odd problem with my Windows 2000 system. On my other system, I installed a Mirai CD-rw with easy cd creator 5 platinum. without reading the help files, it's apparent system failure lead me to think the PC had crashed, irreparably.

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Last reply by nnk, 2001-05-27 20:52

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How to turn off a starup item?

MikeCh

Using 9x for so long, I'm not sure how to remove this program. When I start my computer, some app that runs but isn't in the StartUp folder immediately crashes and is closed. . Figures. I'm used to running MSCONFIG to turn these things off.

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Last reply by Intlharvester, 2001-05-26 21:38

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Win 2000 Advanced Server

B_2

Currently using this BEAST, but keep getting the RUNTIME ERROR dialogue box appearing, and asking if i want to DEBUG. Is there a way i can disable this DIALOGUE BOX from showing up, thx.

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Last reply by B_2, 2001-05-26 21:15

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Quicklaunch bar configuration

Xiven

Someone e-mailed me asking this: Quote:How the heck did you do that with your quick launch bar? Cool stuff. . . . thanks for any help you could give me. Well they were talking about this. So for anyone who cares and doesn't yet know how to do this, here was my reply: Quote:1) Create a directory (call it toolbars or ...

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Last reply by Xiven, 2001-05-26 18:40