[Is there a way to rename the computer and take effect without rebootin]

thanks a lot, geek. I'll try your suggestion of disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP.

[Is there a way to rename the computer and take effect without rebootin]

We have 30 computers with the hardware all the same. we can boot all the comupters with a same Windows XP Image(by using DisklessAngel) over pxe. but the computer name will conflicts.

I wondered Is there a way to rename the computer at windows xp startup and take effect without rebooting?

[SP2 install needed hacked files list]

To nolookingca:

I cannot visit "http://nolookingca.netfirms.com/nlcahfpdl.htm" , of course, I cannot download the pack also.

How can I do? thanks

-Climbing

[Fresh install with Sata]

Try to run this batch on your xp system:

REG.exe DELETE "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E966-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0000" /f
REG.exe DELETE "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E966-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0001" /f
REG.exe DELETE "HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{4D36E966-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0000" /f
REG.exe DELETE "HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{4D36E966-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0001" /f
REG.exe DELETE "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\ACPI_HAL" /f
REG.exe DELETE "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\PCI_HAL" /f
rundll32.exe setupapi,InstallHinfSection ACPIAPIC_UP_HAL 131 %windir%\inf\hal.inf

[For all you CLI Lovers.....(and use XP)]

, thanks.

[[help]Move %USERPROFILE% to other Drive]

I found I left out a step in my instructions.. check it again for the update.

Thanks.

[winamp 5.0.3]

:/, well, What's wrong with the nullsoft installer?

[XP TCP/IP Alternative Network Config]

Hi,

You could use this command for setting a connection in dhcp:

  netsh interface ip set address "Local Area Connection" dhcp

and this one to specify an ip :

  netsh interface ip set address "Local Area Connection" static ipaddr subnetmask gateway metric

  ex :

  netsh interface ip set address "Local Area Connection" static 192.168.0.10 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.1 1

hope it helps

donbi

Using netsh is a good way.

and use this batch "getip.cmd":

ipconfig /release

ipconfig /renew

may also work well to get a new ip for dhcp.

If you want your laptop moving between diffirent LANs, you can try the software named "NetSwitcher".

you can download its shareware version @ http://www.netswitcher.com/.

Good luck!

[[help]Move %USERPROFILE% to other Drive]

Hi Climbing,

1) the file hivesft.inf is in the i386 folder

2) normally your right with this key, but if you have allready installed some software there may be more keys in ohter sections, so just try to search for your profilesdir  root in the registry and you will see what i mean!

Have a nice day

anyway, thanks a lot. I'll try and back here.

[[help]Move %USERPROFILE% to other Drive]

the registry key you are looking for I detailed in this post: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=16401#

Do not be logged in with the account you want to move.

Bingle! I think that's the right way. I'll try this as soon as I can.

thanks a lot to Justice and everyone want to help.

[[help]Move %USERPROFILE% to other Drive]

using a new installation:

- use a winnt.sif with the following code in it

...

- use a predefined value in hivesft.inf for new setups

search for "DEFAULT_PROFILES_DIR", you will find something like this

DEFAULT_PROFILES_DIR="%SystemDrive%\Profile"

Question 1: Where can I find this hivesft.inf?

when you want to cahnge your existing installation:

- copy all files and folders in the specified profile to the new direction, then open regedit and search for "original_profile_path" and replace with "your_new_propfile_path" but be sure you replace every value!!!

For new profiles make the same with "default_profiles_dir_path"

When you try the last one, it can take a while, cause of a lot entries in your registry

Question 2: I think this way may similar the way above to change the registry "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders" subkeys' values. I don't think this is complex as you said.

[execute ghost in before xp start]

as I know, PowerQuest Partition Magic modify the MBR before reboot. At reboot, new MBR boot the system from a Floppy Image by vfloppy.sys(or something else), then run its operation by a batch file. after operation done, it will restore the MBR to original.

Hope this can help.

[[help]Move %USERPROFILE% to other Drive]

eNuffSaid : Thanks for reply, but I know that way, I can also do that by modify "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders"

Personal="Some Driver:\\New Location".

But I want to move the default %userprofile% location(C:\Documents and Setting\UserName) To another drive.

thanks,

Climbing

[[help]Move %USERPROFILE% to other Drive]

On my Windows XP, How can I move "Documents and Settings" to aother drive (eg. D:\, preferebly without reinstallation of Win XP).

If this is impossible, how can I move %USERPROFILE%(eg c:\Documents and Settings\Tom) to another location(eg. d:\Tom)?

Your help is appreciated.

Thanks,