jaclaz

I think I have understood the problem, but maybe I did not make myself clear. Let see if I can better explain myself: Adding the line to autoexec.nthas the effect to modify the ENVIRONMENT VARIABLE "VPPATH" in all dos boxes. so that the first part of my previous post should read: ECHO Set vpath=c:\vp > C:\TEMP.TXT COPY C:\Wherever_is_your_autoexec.nt\autoexec.nt + C:\TEMP.TXT C:\Wherever_is_your_autoexec.nt\autoexec.nt DEL C:\TEMP.TXT However NT based systems have the possibility to: 1) use a particular file INSTEAD of autoexec.nt by specifying it in the .pif file for that particular app (so that in your case you could make a copy of autoexec.nt called, say autoexec.vp, add to it he needed line set vppath=c:\vp and create a .pif file for that particular app pointing to this autoexec.vp file, of course you start the app by doubleclicking on the .pif file INSTEAD that on the executable. 2) by means of the linked program setX make vppath a GLOBAL environment variable Finally there is a third possiblity, which is to create a batch file .bat to CALL that particular app (I assume the executable is called vp.exe), i.e.: @ECHO OFF set vpath=c:\vp c:\vp\vp.exe you double click on the .bat file above INSTEAD that on vp.exe, it will set the vpath variable for THAT dos session and execute the program AFTER the vpath is correctly set. Hope the above clears the matter. jaclaz

First thing, please refrain from DOUBLE POSTING the same question, it only clutters the forums. For your question have a look at this Checkbox add-in, besides the functionalities, it is a good tutorial: http://www.addbalance.com/word/download/ jaclaz

There is more than one way. What you need to add is a line like: Set Path=%PATH%;C:\my_new_path Via batch you could do something like: ECHO Set Path=%PATH%;C:\my_new_path > COPY C:\Wherever_is_your_autoexec.nt\autoexec.nt + C:\TEMP.TXT C:\Wherever_is_your_autoexec.nt\autoexec.nt DEL C:\TEMP.TXT See more on the COPY command here: http://www.ss64.com/nt/copy.html But, you sure you need to write a line to it? See here: http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000549.htm Most probably you need to use the SetX tool explained here: http://windows.about.com/library/tips/bltip419.htm If you need a more comprehensive tool, have a look at this nifty freeware: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.html jaclaz

Yep, already posted here: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=29654 and here: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=25957&st=270 ...and double posted by you here: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=31925 jaclaz

@Bobby100, first thing, you are making a wonderful work, allowing us "command line parameter forgetters" to have a very nice tool to better use mkisofs. I am somewhat astonished by htc attitude, that appears at least unusual, maybe there is some misunderstanding in the translation to/from native language and english, but, on the other hand, you have to take into account that when you "publish" something there will be some critics. Your reaction seems a bit excessive: and punishing for other users of the forum, that might appreciate your contribution.So, please keep up the good work, should you find a reply offensive, report it to an Admin/Mod. @htc, bobby100 posted a link to a "beta" program, this is supposed to mean that those who download it are curious people who want to try and test it and give feedback to the author about how the program works. If you don't have this kind of interest, just wait for Final version, I am pretty sure that it will have a proper readme.txt with features. Supposing you would write a program about a card game "solitaire" and post it in a forum, you surely won't be happy if I would post a reply like: a more "appropriate" approach would have been: Cheers to both, jaclaz

Try "reversing" the way to disable system restore you can find here: http://www.techspot.com/tweaks/windows/windows-3.shtml jaclaz

Found this: Found here: http://www.bootdisk.info/articles.php?action=show&id=13 It might resolve some of the problems discussed here. jaclaz

Skyfrog, sorry but what you say is not true. Morellana is right, here is a more complete insight in the boot process: Windows NT boot process is made of three (or four) files: NTLDR NTDETECT.COM BOOT.INI (NTBOOTD.SYS) optional SCSI driver In addition you need a bootsector in the MBR that invokes NTLDR. These files boot the operating system which resides in one of your partitions, typically in a \WINNT\ folder. To boot NT4 you need NTLDR and NTDETECT.COM from NT4 or Win2k or XP or 2003. To boot Win2K you need NTLDR and NTDETECT.COM from Win2k or XP or 2003. To boot XP or 2003 you need NTLDR and NTDETECT.COM from XP or 2003, though there are reports of XP booting with the Win2k files. To modify boot.ini or recreate MBR bootrecord, there are tools, find them together with some more info in this post of mine: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=25365 jaclaz

Did you double-check this: http://www.microsoft.com/middleeast/arabic...000/wPapers.asp jaclaz

The file system can be accessed, see here: http://www.ngcoders.com/index.php?page=rd2030 Can't say if you can change OS, though! jaclaz

It is working right now. jaclaz

Though seemingly unrelated, here is a list of USB sticks that work on Xbox, if they work there they WILL work on PC, whilst devices reported as NON WORKING on Xbox MIGHT work on PC also: jaclaz

yes, 1) double check your boot.ini 2) use BOOTPART to correct the problem Recommended tools: Ranish Partition Manager http://www.ranish.com/part/ Bootpart http://www.winimage.com/bootpart.htm See my post here: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=25365&hl=path jaclaz

NO copy protection is SAFE. If it's an audio CD, you can try with CCD-lock. (freeware, make a google search for "CCD-Lock v1.75 build 1231" to find it together with other similar tools) If it's data you can try with tzcopy: http://www.pandreonline.com/tzcopy/ (spanish freeware, do a Google search for "tzcopy" to find english howto's) jaclaz

I just found this tool, that could be what you need: http://hem.passagen.se/zeela/mhsoftware/apps/remreg.html jaclaz

Yes, welcome at the computer strange things club: 1) DOS (written by Microsoft) uses a system to code special characters (ASCII) 2) Windows (written by Microsoft) uses another one (ANSI) The said multinational sells software that is advertised as a simpler way of communication! Here is an ASCII/ANSI table+uti: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/r...ey/asciicat.htm A way to quickly input characters via the key pad with some info: http://members.aol.com/dwise1/sprachen/keypad.html And some utilities: http://short.stop.home.att.net/freesoft/txtfrmt.htm jaclaz

It could be a serious problem or a simple one. What I would do: 1) remove the disk from the computer 2) mount it as a slave on a KNOWN good working one 3) clone the offending partition to a partition on the good working one's disk 4) use some recovery util on the cloned partition, here are some free tools: http://www.pcinspector.de/clone-maxx/uk/welcome.htm (clone util) http://www.pcinspector.de/file_recovery/uk/welcome.htm (recovery utility) 5) if AND ONLY IF data recovery is ok on the cloned partition, modify, access, format, recover or whatever the original one. jaclaz

Beautiful, some are a bit too "dark" for my taste, but the "Matrix" one is really nice! Have a look (for fun) at the "Beer cooler project" page: http://www.ranish.com/beerbox/ at at the WONDERFUL mini-itx project pages: http://www.mini-itx.com/ where my favorite is this: http://www.mini-itx.com/projects/underwood/ jaclaz

Here you can find almost ALL repair parts: http://www.richspsxparts.com/psx2.html http://www.domain-logic.com/Playstation_repair.php And here is an howto: Opening PS2 http://www.tweak3d.net/articles/ps2repair/ Replacing lens http://ps2modchip.com/search.php?page=ps2lens jaclaz

As long as we're talking about "normal" keys, (i.e. not the fancy ones that most new keyboards have, like "Web/Muktimedia/Play/Forward/Back etc.), NO DRIVER is needed at all. To me it looks more like somebody, while SHAKING instead of STIRRING, has dropped some liquid on the keyboard! Seriously it could be some dirt in the keyboard, i.e. an electro-mechanical problem. Just disconnect the keyboard, open it (most probably you will need a Phillips #1 or Torx 8 Screwdriver), then clean GENTLY the contacts on the plastic sheets inside with a paper towel moistened in soap water. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL OR ANY OTHER KIND OF SOLVENT! Thoroughly wipe dry before reassembling. jaclaz

GREAT NEWS! Thanks, jaclaz

Let's see if I get it right: you have a PC at home with two Hard disks, first one is connected on IDE1 as slave, second one is connected to IDE1 as master and it is removable. You take the 2nd disk at school and you boot from it. From which drive do you want to boot at home? The first? So you have two instances of Windows 2000 installed one on 1st and one on 2nd drive? And where are the programs stored/installed? How is EACH of the two drives partitioned? jaclaz

@prathapml Yep, that is correct, but unfortunately it's mostly theory, after you have had a few (totally unjustified) alarms, and the machines continue to run smoothly, you'll get the same attitude as car owners have about their alarm "The f***ing thing has started again!" and just either deactivate it or just ignore it! jaclaz

No, if you deploy the batch file, the file remains the same, but you have to execute it 115 times from 115 different computers. On the other hand, loading 115 times a hive to your registry, running the bat file, unloading the hive could be more work, but you do not move from your desktop. I would go for the first option, as it gives you a possibility, while you are actually sitting at one of the 115 to make any needed supplemental check. jaclaz

No, I don't think so, but I can't see why you can't deploy the .bat file and nircmd to each station and execute it locally. All in all it is just a matter to pack 'em in a self extracting file and send it across the net. Another way is to load the HIVE remotely from your PC woth regedit32 and execute it on your PC. jaclaz