Shark007

I'm not exactly sure what your problem is but i use thie following, and it works fine: [GuiUnattended] DetachedProgram=%systemdrive%\Drivers.exe so the variable %systemdrive% is acceptable in WINNT.SIF Shark007

try the info found in this post ... msfn forums Shark007

[editted] duh, double post

i'm thinkin you need to check the setting in the box entitled Search posts from... default is 30days it was longer than that / i also remember the post... good luck Shark007

Here's a reg file that sets it to the default used in XP SP1 16.7 million connections. Shark007

place the shortcut into \Default User\Desktop This account is the basis for creating new accounts. Everytime a new user is created, a new copy of the link is created. Shark007

From within WindowsXP, right click 'My Computer' and choose 'Properties' next, choose the 'Advanced' tab next, under 'Startup and Recovery' choose the 'Settings' box then choose WindowsXP as the default operating system. This isnt refered to as an 'active partition' but i do believe this was the answer you seek. Shark007

most likely, this is occurring in a virtual machine such as vmware. It happens when windows cant find a driver for the video display. either live with it, or add the virtual machines video driver thru winnt.sif OemPnPDriversPath="Drivers" what is this? AutoActivate = Yes and, this is placed twice. DriverSigningPolicy=Ignore dunno bout the welcome screen and add user Shark007

Within the file WINNT.SIF you'll most likely find [userData] FullName="Owner" Change it to whatever you wish. Shark007

Yes ... Yes. Shark007

I've always blamed this error on SP2! Thanks for the answer to my 'unasked' question. I would never have figured this one out on my own. Shark007

I'm using the modified uxtheme.dll from build 2096 in my 2111 installation and it seems to work fine. Hope this info is useful Shark007

"Did you mean: french military defeats" Shark007

no matter what the solution was that got the computer back up and running ... the most common cause of the downtime was: The 'short' between the seat and the keyboard ! Shark007

Items pinned to the start menu are saved in the file within the current logged in user profile \NTUSER.DAT Shark007

Try this thread.. this is what i use... Codecs Shark007

Here is a link to microsoft with descriptions for each Command Prompt Variables Shark007

I may be wrong, i haven't researched this but i think you need to include a 'time period' shutdown.exe -r -f -t 30 where the '30' represents 30 seconds. Shark007

Be sure your copy/paste is a single long line. using your RIGHT mouse button, click on the shortcut to explorer.exe and choose 'properties' you should see the image i've included copy the following line to your clipboard and paste it into the 'Target:' box %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} The above will open explorer.exe on My Computer with folder view (expanded) It is also possible to have it open on the 'C' drive but i've forgetten how. Hopefully someone else will have that info. Shark007

right click the 'Explorer' icon and choose properties. replace the Target: location with the following... %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} This will open it on My Computer. Shark007

IDE [P]ATA harddrive's are at fault for this. SCSI or ATA will set you free. P = Parallel interface S = Serial interface (floppy disk access will also cause this) Shark007

SlimShady had the answer to my query here: Slims post

Thanks SlimShady This is exactly what i was looking for. Shark007

I know i've seen a registry tweak here on the MSFN forums somewhere concerning changing the default colour of the TEXT that appears in a dos prompt window. (I've attempted several searches already) The example colour along with the reg. tweak was green, which IS the color i wish to change it to. If anyone can direct me to the post, or assist me with the registry tweak, I'd be grateful Shark007

Seeing this thread has over 1800+ views as of this post, i'm certainly far from the only one waiting on this release. Thanks jdeboeck for your time and effort. It is appreciated. Shark007