Ghostrider

I should have clarified that I meant my setup wasn't broke... so i don't want to fix it yet... I know you want to improve it and i'm sure you will. Actually, my batch script includes deleting a source folder and creating a new blank folder, loading each vanilla OS ISO via Daemon tools command line then copying winntbbu.dl_ for each different OS just after the integrate stage. When powerpacker is initiated the batch also deletes the destination and recreates a blank folder, powerpacks and then copies my version cdshell and splash files and lastly creates the ISO Can you make integrator and powerpacker do that without batch files...? that would be neat. I can zip the batch scripts if you like so you can see whats happening...

I would love to try this but i have my batch scripts configured so that i can "integrate" and then "powerpack" a DVD with addon data then an OEM home/pro cd iso and then a retail home/pro cd iso then a Corp Cd iso. I start it when i leave work and burn the finished results when i come in the following day. The saying goes... "if it ain't broke, don't fix it...!!!!!" B)

You appear to be missing the WIN51IP and or WIN51IP.SP2 from the root of the CD just copy the missing files into the root of your UWCD folder before creating ISO

Just what i said... or at least what i meant...

I feel for you... any data can become corrupted so my motto is always Backup, Backup and Backup again. The Mvps.org might be the best place to visit. (copy the mail folder before attempting any recovery)

I haven't used Entourage so I don't know if you have a local copy or logging into exchange which would mean the email would still be on the server.... try these links they may have some helpful info.. http://www.entourage.mvps.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Entourage and http://www.microsoft.com/mac/products/ento...d=entourage2004 This one might have more precise info about your problem http://www.entourage.mvps.org/user/xfile1.html

Sheesh... I always assume windows is installed correctly so the ACPI HAL is installed, sometimes forget people don't setup a bios correctly and end up with Standard HAL..

Enable Hyperthreading in the bios and WinXp will detect 2 cpu's by default

I'm not being nasty, but i would say your not a novice.... if you were advanced you would already know the limitations

Your right you did include the router, i missed it.. and i re iterate i see you setup port triggering, it should be port forwarding. The picture you supplied does not show the ip of the local computer and you only need to forward port 5900, 5800 is not required unless you want to use java

Im sorry I did forgte to mention That I am using Realvnc, hope this helps, it would be useful to have it working as then I can leave my pc running and stuff, but stil have accsess to my documents and things Which router are you using....? In any case you should use port forwarding and setup 5900 to point to your internal ip address. Your computer must always have this IP or VNC will fail. P.S I think your currently using the wrong router settings and you should use UltraVNC, it's the best of the bunch.

find the deply.cab in the windows 2000 cd and extract setupmgr.exe then you can make your own...

I know it doesn't help but since Cisco bought out Linksys all their Routers turned to s***... I like the Dlink 624 just dont update the firmware to the most recent. A really nice router is the Dlink 804, it is a little more expensive but worth it for stable networking.

I've been using Pegasus email since 1993, might have to move to outlook 2003 soon though.

Easier still would be to add the domain user as a new account to the local computer, add the user again to the list but type the domain name (don't browse) and then select administrator

I deal with this one all the time as a technical consultant... The cheapest, recommended and easiest answer (as all the tools are already provided) for dynamic IP internet connection is to setup a dyndns account ie. (work.dyndns.gotdns.com) setup your router to forward port 3389 to your workstation IP, which of course has access to your files on the server and access the network that way. SBS 2003 only has Admin access via Terminal services so although the connection is encrypted your still accessing from a family PC to a fully Admin accessible server (not good) If VPN is a consideration then VPN access is easiest via a higher end SOHO router with provided client software but is more expensive and harder to setup. if you want other VPN options then buy 2 VPN routers, 1 at work and 1 at home and setup a permanent tunnel from home, just make sure your IP ranges are different at each end ie. 192.168.0.1-254 and 192.168.10.1-254

I use SyncbackSE, it is a backup/Syncronize program and very powerful. There is a useful freeware version too www.2brightsparks.com

Ottawa West... 2.5 hours away... and i've been to Montreal few times.

Try Pegasus email www.pmail.com and it's free...

Consider a free account with Dyndns.org you can setup multiple domain names under the one account so you dont need to send emails, just login to grandad.gotdns.com or whatever you choose, use the free client to run on the workstations or setup DDNS in the router

I noticed you said Server but running in a Peer to Peer config, are you running a true server or using XP Pro as a fileserver, if so then you can only have 10 network connections and therefore will need true server, the other problem might relate to true server being setup for per server licensing which mean total connections, not users.. Just a thought...!

You should make sure you setup as a Domain controller, with domain name as example.local. SBS 2003 is an excellent choice. Remove/disable 1 of the NICs and use only 1. you can re-enable later when/if you install ISA. Set a static IP address and if you still need the router then disable Server DHCP and reserve the Server ip address or use one outside the router DHCP range. The server will be the primary DNS controller, make sure it points to itself for DNS settings and you can use the router ip as secondary DNS. Set the router as the gateway then make sure all workstations have the Server ip address as the DNS Server. Enable/disable exchange as required during the wizard setup and you should have internet for all computers. As for Admin... NEVER give users admin status on the server, if they need admin privilages to work on the workstation then join the domain, reboot, login to local machine with administrator account then go to user accounts and add new user, add the domain login name then add server domain name (don't browse) click next then select administrator then reboot and login to the domain you should still have admin status on the workstation but user on the server.

Your opinion. Personally I think Microsoft products are just fine, but use the best tool for the task at hand - if Linux or Unix are better tools for you, I suggest you use those tools. Again, best of luck to you. I agree that each to their own.... I do actually like Server 2003 and even better the SBS version and find they work very well, However, my problem has always been the internet connection. DSL is not made for VPN, you need T1 or Fibre, a good Wireless connection is better than DSL, (even cable works better ) We would all be interested to know what the actual cause turns out to be... best of luck in finding it...

I know this is a little simplistic an answer but having tried to work within the confines of customers budgets and trying to use VPN across DSL connections i can now categoricaly say... YOU SHOULDN'T DO IT... it sucks... Bell Canada have also recently (quietly) admitted that there are serious issues with VPN across DSL and on lesser routers your connection will drop, you have a good router so it keeps the connection but i believe througput will be very bad. as mentioned earlier i would try other alternate options, even 802 wireless, 1 of my clients is working this way when DSL failed...

Search for ryan integrator and siginet powerpacker, both will integrate hotfixes and powerpacker will create multiboot cd's/dvd's