Everything New Technology
doniej
Could someone help me out? What should I use on my computer. . . 16 or 32 bit, and why? I have it set on 16 bit at the moment. ;(.
The fix for Windows XP not letting you delete .avi
pr0iv2
i found this at another forum, but its good advice. 1 problem, how do you do this in 2000? anybody? I've seen this coming up more and more all over the place so I figured I'd stick it here. Avi files (divx) can be trouble in xp.
How do i get windows to remember my folders view type
oXide
Anyone know How do i get windows to remember my folders view type? It use to work when I first installed now it defaults to freakin thumbnails. . . Is there a way I can force it to remember ? thanks -oXide{ P4 2.
Windows 2000 or XP on new PCs
jwl812
I have been visiting several computer hardware websites offering pre-built systems and the option of Windows 2000 Pro or Windows XP Pro. Hmmm, sound interesting. If XP is so rock solid then why the option of a 3 year old OS? Did I miss something.
clear/small desktop icons in registry
pr0iv2
how can i make my desktop icons clear and small without using third party software or going into appearance settings and changing icon size that icon size is not the small icon im referring to. is there a registry setting? im using 2000 also what about translucent taskbar and alpha settings? i know 2000 has some so ...
Network Issues
KhaineBOT
I have 2 computers networked, 1 is win 2k Pro, and the other is Windows 98. Whenever I try to access the 98 machine from the 200o one I get a message saying The acount is not authorized to log in from this station.
Registry question
edg
Is there a utility/app that would allow you to change/edit the registry on another partition/drive? I had a problem with my Windows. net registry and couldn't boot to it, I got to the command prompt using F8 and tried to use my registry backup to restore it, but kept getting an Access denied error message, and I co ...
3D-Style Desktop Icons for 2k/XP: Where to download?
Mr.Guvernment
StyleXP? - not sure, but some of the icons downloads i got from that site where kinds cool, as well as many of the skins they used - but then their site crashed and they lost alot of stuff, not sure if they ever got it all back.
New Computer
Setitie
Hello. I just got a new work computer for a new employee. The computer is a Dell Celeron 1. 7 with 128 MB of Ram and Windows XP Home Edition and Office XP. It's connected to our network. Since getting this computer, our new employee has been experience very slow issues with trying to open documents on our network.
Drive partitions/unpartitioning
Arin
I got into partitioning to easily seperate my harddrive and to make backing up/reformatting easy. But, I ended up making a partition that I no longer want. Here is what I want to change: On my backup 80 gig hardrive, I have 3 partitions.
M$ seems to be breeding updates
felix
After not going to Windows Update for many moons, I decided to give it a look. Now I have WinXP SP1 installed but was alarmed to see about 30 updates still available on the site. I am still a pitiful modem dweller at home and can't be bothered d'loading the specific updates at work, burning them etc.
network connection for win2k
pkiff
I can't get my network connection to work for my 2 win 2k machines. I have a direct connection between the two machines, both have the win2k operating system and the connnection worked previously before i got a new computer.
Oh the joys of 'Plug n Pray'
Curley_Boy
I've recently inherited my parent's old Pentium PC (they've just bought a brand spanking new one for vid editing ). So I thought this would be a brilliant oppotunity to set up a dedicated NT file/print server and have a separate partition for Win95 and ol DOS games.
A Program like norton internet security just not as bloated
ThC 129
I love norton internet security minus one thing. . its bloated like every other symantec program. I just don't know anything else that is incorporated into one program that has a personal firewall, and privacy/popup blocker, AND an anti-virus as good a NAV.
Windows .NET RC2, I need some help
iks
Hello there! I am kinda new with Windows. NET and I have some questions: -(1)- Is Windows. NET more like Windows 2000 Server or more like Windows XP? -(2)- Is it possible to logon more than one user locally? I mean I can lock the machine like in Windows NT/2000 (so its ususable for other users) but I can't switch u ...
Problem with Umax scanner driver and Windows.net 2003 Server
edg
I can't get my Umax 2100U scanner to work with Windows. net 2003 server. I unplugged it and now every time I boot I get an error message that the service has failed to start, and this notice in the event log: The PV8630 WDM Device Driver service failed to start due to the following error: The service cannot be star ...
XP professional compatibility question
kkasin
I have to replace hard drives on several machines and am contemplating upgrading from Win 98 to XP Professional at the same time. One lingering question that I have not been able to get a definite answer to however is the compatability with my existing NT 4.