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You mean something like this: if not exist D:\nul GOTO :ERROR1 if not exist D:\programs MD D:\programs if not exist D:\programs\folder MD D:\programs\folder if exist C:\installs\FILENAME.EXT COPY /V C:\installs\FILENAME.EXT D:\programs\folder if exist C:\installs\FILENAME.EXT DEL /F C:\installs\FILENAME.EXT GOTO :NEXTACTION :ERROR1 ECHO DRIVE D: does not exist! .... aborting.... GOTO :END :NEXTACTION ::WHATEVER ELSE YOU WANT TO DO :END jaclaz

Yes, I think so, actually the key I posted is on W2k system, so maybe XP has got the 2 added at the end. However before trying to delete it, you SHOULD BACKUP your System, with a tool like ERUNT: http://home.t-online.de/home/lars.hederer/erunt/ From what I gathered, the Mountpoints key works like this: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MountPoints\ registry key there is a value for EACH drive letter A to Z (actually it seems that apart from A and B, the other letters are created the first time you mount a disk, but are not deleted when you unmount it). Under each letter there is a value _UB: _UB=hex:02,00,00,00 means FLOPPY (so that A and B have got this value) _UB=hex:05,00,00,00 means CDROM, either "real" or "virtual" i.e. VirtualCloneDrive has this value All other letters, whether mounted (mapped) or not have a LONG hex value, which is the value assigned last time it was mounted. Then there is a value BaseClass=Drive that is the same in all letters. Then there is a value Version=dword:00000000 the 00000000 changes from letter to letter, I have to find why. A mounted (mapped) drive letter has subkeys, first of which is _Autorun whilst non-mapped ones have NO subkeys. If you map a network drive from Explorer, Subkeys are automatically addded and they are removed when you disconnect drive, but the letter, the _UB, Baseclass and Version values remain the same of last mapped drive. Same thing applies with virtual disks such as VDK.EXE ones, and if you use the "net use" command. You can safely delete with regedit non mounted letters (I did it with letters to which I had mapped network and virtual drives, but did not dare to do it on B or on any mounted device) jaclaz

Well, I think it is becoming ridiculous, if one does not know what Google is, he does not even know what the Blaster Worm is, as he probably uses his PC as doorstopper! Definitely he won't know what 823890 & 835732 hotfixes are, it has got no animated avatar, does not know this board exists. jaclaz

As it seems that it was my post that started this, I think it is better to clarify HOW my post was made: 1) It qives an effective answer to the problem posted (I do not think this can be called not being helpful, nor "disturbing"). 2) It gives advice on how one could obtain the same result directly, without need to wait for someone to read the message and help. 3) It has some HUMOUR in it, I honestly do not think that it is either rude or arrogant, besides, judging from cancer10 reply, it seems like he has, luckily enough, the sense of humour which maybe some other people is missing. As I try to be as helpful as I can, I think that answering this kind of questions takes time that cannot be devoted to help other people in far deeper troubles. This is just common sense, just like you won't phone your father at 3:00 A.M. to ask him if you should put gasoline or diesel in your car, you should refrain from asking questions which answers are readily available on the net, that does not need to be set in rules. Besides, I haven't set Forum Rules, but becoming a member I have read and accepted them, and I expect all others to do the same. (see rule 7.B) jaclaz

Try going here with regedit: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MountPoints\ and delete the "Y" key and sub keys. I use this freeware tool: http://www.elby.ch/en/fun/software/index.html and, if needed, this accessory: http://www.dkweb.ch/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=157 jaclaz

Yes, double check BIOS settings Jumper settings on back of drives Cables And you might need an update for drives that big: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?...&NoWebContent=1 http://www.hexff.com/w98_hd.php jaclaz

Here are a couple links: http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.mspx http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcen...moval.tool.html However next time I suggest you to enter the sentence " Blaster removal tool" in Google http://www.google.com and press the ENTER key or left click mouse on "Search" button. jaclaz

Maybe stupid comment, but wouldn't it be easier to set Cdrom to W: so you still have X: Y: and Z: ? jaclaz

Very interesting, thanks, but does it actually works? To me, this sentence does not seem a promising one: jaclaz

Yes, you are right, it's just me not considering ME a real Dos, as you have to patch it to run it from Hd. However there is an alternative to sysinternals one, for win9x and ME, now: http://diskinternals.com/products/ntfs-reader/ (haven't tested it yet) jaclaz

Maybe your drives are formatted NTFS? Reminder: DOS 6.22 and Win95 1st edition FAT16 ONLY DOS 7.1 aka Windows95 OEM2 win98 winME FAT16 AND FAT32 Win NT 4.00 FAT16 AND NTFS Win2k/XP/2003 FAT16,FAT32 AND NTFS Bootdisk should be Dos 7.1 jaclaz

Yes, you could open task manager and watch which processes eat your CPU time. Then, you can see if anything is out of normal, check this site to set properly your services: http://www.blackviper.com/ If you can't say what is wrong, post here a list of your processes say after 2 hrs the PC is running. To get it, use an utility like this one: http://freehost14.websamba.com/nirsoft/utils/sysexp.html jaclaz

Thanx Randy, I'll have a look into it. jaclaz

If you need anything network related go here: http://www.wown.info/ jaclaz

Keela, if you want to re-install, just boot from your Windows XP CD, format the drive and install new. Wiping it completely and reinstalling is NOT, in my view, the best option, but fixing it will require more time and experience that probably you do not have. I suggest that BEFORE wiping old install you save on a floppy the file wpa.dbl and CHECK that floppy , so as to have the new install activated, read here: http://is-it-true.org/nt/xp/atips/atips13.shtml A basic, step by step guide to reinstall is here: http://www.windowsreinstall.com/indexwinxp.htm Select on the left, under "Windows XP Home Old/Used Hard Drive Install" Multipage. jaclaz

Which card? Which driver? There are four possibilities, if you right click my computer and select Hardware: a) Soundcard has a question mark b) Soundcard has no question mark, but doubleclicking on it it says device not working or something similar c) Soundcard has a red cross d) Sondcard is not shown Remedies: a) Remove card from hardware list, reboot, let plug 'n play re-detect it b) Remove card from hardware list, reboot, let plug 'n play re-detect it c) Enable it, if not working goto a) or B) d) Switch off pc, physically remove card, place it in the slot, switch on pc, let plug 'n play detect it If after doing the above still not works, probably it is an IRQ conflict, you will need to post your IRQ settings. jaclaz

I had a friend with hand strain problems use this: http://www.pitrinec.com/clickymouse.htm http://www.pitrinec.com/tips_macros.htm But it is COMMERCIAL. jaclaz

I tried it and actually gave up. I had some machines on which it worked, and other where it did not. Same thing applies to this other FREEWARE ramdisk: http://www.arsoft-online.de/products/product.php?id=1 Have a look on this interesting page: http://www.surasoft.com/articles/ramdisk.php jaclaz

I am working on it, not ready yet. I am just trying to simplify the matter. If you are in a hurry, you could do what is suggested here: http://www.geocities.com/politalk/ Or trim down your win98 with LitePC, then use Qualystem solution. jaclaz

You won't need drivers, everything happens long before drivers come into play. I am asking the above as maybe Xp needs a PRIMARY ACTIVE partition. If this is the case, get Ranish's Partition Manager here: http://www.ranish.com/part/ Boot from floppy and use it to partition the HD before booting from winXP CD. Did you double check, if you have a single connector, that the CD is not MASTER as well or CABLE SELECT? jaclaz

DakotaSunRunner, you are right it is called Check Disk. Links with howto here: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315265 http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314835 jaclaz

Back to original topic, Nero is not the ONLY burning proggie, it is so popular because, besides being a good program, it is very often bundled with CD-Burners. Here are a few FREEWARE/OPENSOURCE or COMMERCIAL with LIMITED FREEWARE VERSIONS alternatives: http://www.deepburner.com http://download.burn4free.com/ http://www.burnatonce.com/ http://www.cdburnerxp.se/ http://home.arcor.de/kerberos002/ http://ghosthunter.true.ws/ and a more extensive list: http://www.paehl.de/cgi-bin/cutecast/cutecast.pl? jaclaz

Please see my post here: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=27296 For resources on how to minimize windows 98 and then put it either on CD or Stick. Also, have a look at Qualystem site, they now give out as FREEWARE their Qualystem? Rescue 1.2 Free Edition http://www.qualystem.com/en/download.html I am trying to do something of the like, based on existing Win98 install. I take for granted that removing IE is the first thing, that means you need to use some Win95 files, like LITEPC does. Results so far: NUDE 98 about 5 Mb (you cannot do much with this) MINIMAL 98 about 13 MB (32 bit and devices work) WORKING 98 about 40 MB (everything works as expected, no internet) OPTIMUM 98 about 55 MB (includes browser, office apps) I plan to have a script and a list of needed files to post by the end of september. jaclaz

My two cents, don't blame me for this, but as most original installations are in a batch file, wouldn't be easier to do this with a Batch file visual front-end? I am no programmer, but recently I used this tiny tool and to me it seems the most easy to use, moreover everything changeable is inside a batch file, so that you need just Notepad to change adjust something. http://wizapp.sourceforge.net/ The runtime is just 70 kb. It has the limit that no more than 10 Radio Buttons can be shown on the same page. If anyone is willing to post the batch files lines, I can volunteer to make the script. jaclaz

Try the following: go into system properties, select soundcard and REMOVE it. Reboot, Plug 'n Play should re-detect it and ask you for the driver. jaclaz