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BlitzKrieg

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  1. I defy anyone to claim XP even with SP2 is better vs 2003 Server Standard...it just isn't true.

    I will claim exactly that! I will claim that as the Director of IT for a multi million dollar company that runs Windows Server 2003 as a server and all XP workstations. I will claim that having worked in other companies that ran everything from Linux, 2000, 2003, NT and every other flavor of server. I will claim that having worked in environments with thousands of PCs ranging from Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP. If you are having stability problems with XP then that's just an indication you didn't install it right or you are unaware of any issues your hardware may have working together. Your statement is ignorant. Any IT Professional will argue your statement. Every respected member of this site has already argued this statement in the preceeding posts. And when I say "respected" I mean the guys over the last 2 years who I have learned really know what they are talking about. I mean the ones who it's obvious that they do this for a living and aren't some "1337" 15 year old who is on the computer at 3am in a dark room with a bag of doritos by their side. I know you said you worked for Dell, but that doesn't really mean anything. For all I know you could have been an assembler, or a mail room guy, or worked in their cafeteria. Hell... I'm Dell Certified... know what that means? It means I was able to search their website to answer 10 questions for which all of the answers were on their website in 3 hours time.

    Ok first of all, you should trying being more tact and less condescending. Secondly, don't throw up your "extensive" resume...this isn't a job interview I don't care where you work or what you do. I worked TECHNICAL support for Dell not in the mail room or lunch room as you boldly claimed I did. Nor am I some "1337" 15 yearold up at 3am eating potato chips--that's quite immature to just automatically call anyone who doesn't agree with you a teenager. For all I know YOU are the young person picking the fight. I wasn't rude nor being an assh*le in my post YOU however predictably were in yours. I quit coming here before for a reason, now I wish I never came back to give this place a second chance. Instead of having a civil intelligent debate you turned it into a juvenile flame war. Only thing left for you to do is to run to the teacher and get me in time out--AKA ask a moderator to ban me. I don't need to prove myself to you or anyone else my age, my work experience, or my credentials, I stated my OPINION based on my own personal EXPERIECE to add to this discussion. And based upon my experience with XP and 2003 Server in my current job, my personal use, and past technical background I do insist 2003 is more stable as well as trouble free as a workstation vs XP. Didn't "install it right" you said? Hah, what a crock. I've personally build and serviced hundreds of computers myself in which a portion of those were XEON server machines...but that doesn't matter nor should anyone care. I simply added my opinion to the discussion in hopes at least one person would take something positive out of it. Now if you'll excuse me I'll log out and refrain from coming here again. Take solice in the fact that I won't be back to read your drivel. Good day.

  2. 2003 Server as a server or workstation kicks XP in the nuts. I've tried several tests dual booting them off of the same machine with the same hardware configuration, 2003 Server as a workstation or server out performs XP in every aspect. XP is full of holes and SP2 doesn't even come close to 2003 out-of-the-box stability. 2003 Server Standard can easily replace XP and do everything you need it to do. I've ran 2003 Server Standard for almost 2 years from the same install and uptime of months with zero BSOD or problems...can't say the same with XP. When I worked for Dell I encountered so many problems with XP I learned to hate it with every fiber of my being. Want a stable workstation? Install 2003 Server Standard. Want a stable server? Install 2003 Server Enterprise. I defy anyone to claim XP even with SP2 is better vs 2003 Server Standard...it just isn't true.

  3. BLITZKRIEG

    YEs, and here's the output:

    Directory of C:\DOC.OLD\Tomi\SendTo

    23.11.2003  12:49       <DIR>          .

    23.11.2003  12:49       <DIR>          ..

    23.11.2003  12:17                  129 3ìFLOP~1.LNK

                   1 File(s)            129 bytes

                   2 Dir(s)   8.316.723.200 bytes free

    C:\DOC.OLD\Tomi\SendTo>attrib

    A          C:\DOC.OLD\Tomi\SendTo\3ìFLOP~1.LNK

    C:\DOC.OLD\Tomi\SendTo>attrib *.* -s -r

    Unable to change attribute - C:\DOC.OLD\Tomi\SendTo\3ìFLOP~1.LNK

    C:\DOC.OLD\Tomi\SendTo>attrib *.* -s -r del 3*.lnk

    Parameter format not correct -

    C:\DOC.OLD\Tomi\SendTo>attrib *.* -s -r "del 3*.lnk"

    Parameter format not correct -

    Try this:

    C:\DOC.OLD\Tomi\SendTo>attrib *.* -s -r

    Then:

    C:\DOC.OLD\Tomi\SendTo>del 3*.lnk

  4. If you would of read the first few sentances of my post I explained how to remove the file attributes and delete the file. Did you try it?

    That shortcut is for 3½ Floppy that is present in the SendTo menu upon a right click...open that folder in a command window (start -> run -> cmd.exe) and just do type the following: "attrib *.* -s -r" without the quotes followed by: "del 3*.lnk".

    You use an asterisk and not a question mark.

  5. That shortcut is for 3½ Floppy that is present in the SendTo menu upon a right click...open that folder in a command window (start -> run -> cmd.exe) and just do type the following: "attrib *.* -s -r" without the quotes followed by: "del 3*.lnk".

    OR, you need to install support for language packs. What version of Windows is that 2000? Pagefile.sys is your virtual memory so don't worry about that, I do not know what hiberfil.sys is.

    Hope this helps.

  6. Simple answer...but often overlooked. Check your jumper on your HDD's, if that fails run the recovery console and then fixboot...that should fix your problem. If either these do not...I have NO clue what it could be without seeing it for myself. When you say "blank screen" you don't mean a QUICK flash of a Blue Screen of Death followed by a black screen do you? If so then your Windows installation is possibly corrupted.

    Also, some HDD's require the jumper to be set at Cable Select to function, check the HDD manufacturer's website for information on jumper settings. Good luck.

  7. but 2003 server to me is way better because of it's features.

    Agreed.

    Also, NT4 had it's day...now every NT4 server should be on a 2000 Server platform by now...then in 2-4 years a 2003 Server platform...then some other non windows server platform...since all "new" windows editions are going to suck hardy if they don't already do...longhorn is a joke so far that I've seen/used/screamed at it. I'm about to install Linux and get it over with now while I still can. :)

  8. I understand it's just a pre-release beta but is the new filesystem working in anyway? I just got the MSDN disc with it on it...should I even bother? I haven't installed it yet, I can install it on a pretty hefty system so I won't worry about system resources even with a memory leak. Most of the reason why I want to even play with Longhorn is the new filesystem. Any relevant info is appreciated.

  9. Reinstall Internet Explorer? Edit sysoc.inf (C:\Windows\inf\) first. Remove any hide or HIDE.

    for example:

    Cluster=clusocm.dll,ClusOcmSetupProc,clusocm.inf,hide,7
    -->
    Cluster=clusocm.dll,ClusOcmSetupProc,clusocm.inf,,7

    Now, you can delete the component:

    Start -> Control Panel -> Software -> Add/Remove Windows-Components

    look out for Internet Explorer and unselect it.

    Download Internet Explorer here.

    As I said...Microsoft's site detect Server 2003 and won't allow any IE installations that are currently offered on thier download site. I've tried this already...oh well I'll just convert him to Opera and be done with it.

  10. As far as I know, there arent any "official" drivers for nVidia based cards running under Windows 2003 Server. The only drivers that are listed on their site are for the 64-bit versions of 2003. I have tried loading the current reference drivers for 2k/XP and ran into some problems. And also, I'm not running it as a workstation, but as a bonafide file server. Hope this helps.

    and just a quick offtopic question, what part of germany are you in blitzkrieg. im hoping to try and visit germany later this year, and have been trying to narrow down just what part to visit. drop me a line with any suggestions if you would. thanks.

    I've been using the 2000/XP display drivers and they seem to work very well in Standard...I guess there's just something erie about Enterprise.

    I'm not actually in Germany (yet). Since I'm of German decent I choose the flag to have patriotism for my "motherland". :)

  11. I have tested the ent edition and turned it into a full workstation with no problems at all. Works like a charm and it is very stable.

    Then how did you disable the policies. And no the "guide" here doesn't work with Enterprise.

    Here's what you'll get:

    gpedit.png

    As you can see it's not here. :) I seriously doubt Microsoft would do this to only the MSDN Enterprise Server... :/

  12. In the 6 months of using Enterprise Edition I've never gotten a blue screen, perhaps its a driver/hardware problem?

    Also, the Enterprise and Standard editions arn't too different, as you can get a single CD that has all the versions of Server 2K3 on it.

    I have the MSDN DVD with all the versions on it. Other than the policy disabling (or lack thereof) they are about the same.

    I'm running STD now and haven't got a single BSOD...I'm guessing maybe the nVidia drivers were corrupted based on the BSOD message. Oh well, I'll just stick with standard and be in heaven. :)

  13. Ok I've legitamately obtain legal pieces of these software and used Standard for 7 months without one single crash, had uptimes of repeatedly 10 days or more with no system bog down doing seriously draining multitasking. Well I decided to give Enterprise a try and installed it...I wasn't happy with it when I tried to disable a few things to make it a workstation such as the Event Tracker and Error/Bug Reporting to MS. I know I installed it correctly and I'm not a computer novice by any means so I guess it's somehow hardcoded into Enterprise (which kind of makes no sense). I also would get a few BSODs everynow and then, reformat+reinstalled it a few times with 2 different legal versions of ENT and still recieved poorer performance than 2003 Standard.

    Anyone else have any input on why 2003 STD > ENT? I'm rather dissatisfied with Enterprise--granted as a workstation mind you--yea it's an oxymoron...a "server" as a "workstation".

    ALSO: If anyone knows where in the registry the "Event Tracker" and other such polices are stored please tell me as I cannot find them for the life of me...I WAS planning on coding a little VB utility to change ENT/STD/WEB to a workstation and I couldn't find the information I needed. Thanks in advance.

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