InTheWayBoy

I bet you it's your Norton...I've had a few issues before where it seems like Norton just takes a dive and screws up your computer. Can you right-click on My Computer or any other system icon and NOT get the freeze? Does it only happen when you right-click on a file? See, my theory is this...the "Scan With Norton Antivirus" right-click option is damaged...so when you right-click on a file that has the ability to be scanned it's going to hang. If you right-click on an item that can't be scanned, My Computer, Network Neighborhood, etc, then everything is smooth cause Norton isn't being accessed... Solution? Well, Norton doesn't know/care, and the only way I've fixed it was to uninstall, do an extensive registry and system file clean-up, and then reinstall Norton. Of course, if you aren't getting these symptoms then it's probably some other problem...good luck!

First off this should probably be in either the Application Installs or Device Drivers forum... Secondly, what printer model are we talking about here? And any info about the client OS that this will be installing on...I'm assuming WinXP, but is that all?

Well you could do what the article is saying and use NetBEUI, but then you're gonna run into a wall when you have more than a few dozen computers. Besides, while NetBEUI is a formidable protocol, converting an entire network over to escape the problem of NetBIOS is even more of a time waster than upgrading to a more modern OS...that, and it's not 'officially' supported in the current WinXP.

I think it's a great idea...just think of the security issues that still exist with the way Win9x handles networks for instance. With Eiger, you can finally move all your old client computers to something that supports Active Directory and Group Policy's...very nice. You can close of NetBIOS, use NTFS, and drivers for hardware will become less of a headache as they all could possibly use the same drivers now. I don't think it's designed to extend the life of a consumer computer that is running Win9x...that's been discussed. But for a company that needs a few client computers that can log onto the network and use basic things like Word or just the internet, it's a great idea. Of course the big issue is going to be price...no use spending $200 for an OS when you could just buy a whole new computer for $400 including a better OS.

Here's an external link to a guide on software RAID: http://www.techimo.com/articles/index.pl?photo=149 But just as I and others suggest...beware...

You know I don't think I've seen anyone else who knows about this: logmein.com It's a smaller version of Remotely Anywhere, which is a fine product on it's own. But this one is better for a few reasons: 1. It's free! Of course they offer a paid version that allows (limited) file transfer, but this is about controling a PC right? 2. No router config! The way I understand it the host talks to logmein.com on port 80, so no port forwarding. And when you connect you are basically using logmein.com to get from your to the host. 3. Easy Admin! The website basic, but that's a good thing. You have to install a 4MB install for each computer, which you can do from the webpage. Then every time you login you will see a list of all the computers you have, and their status. Click a computer, and you're in control. I have to say it's not the best...going through logmein.com has various possible issues, but for easy administration it's a chance I'm willing to take. And on critical machines I still install UltraVNC for good measure. Give it a shot...it's pretty swank. I install it on all my customers computers now, and not much of a problem...I will say this, when there is a new version it has an annoying update notification message that pops up until you update...effective, but annoying.

Not without extra hardware...what you are wanting to do is something similar to RAID...striping to be exact...take an amount of HD's and combine them into one. Of course, if one goes out then the rest are F.U.B.A.R but that's a chance you'll have to take. You can pick up a consumer level RAID card for like $50...last one I used was a Highpoint RockerRAID 100. Windows 2000 Server and I assume Server 2003 have a software RAID mode, but that's more hastle than it's worth anyways.

Also, you may want to try the nlite forum here instead of this one...just a thought.

There should be an option somewhere about "Classic Logon" which should configure it to show the older style logon...Also, make sure you haven't setup nlite to AutoLogon the Administrator account.

You mean like where are the files copied after the install? Cause if that's what you mean there is no default location...after a fresh install it is up to you to copy the files over and then you can pretty much pick and choose where you want them. Most people simply copy the I386 directory from the CD to the system partition...for most that means C:\I386. If you are asking where does windows install to by default, it's usually C:\WINDOWS and sometimes C:\WINNT but that's about all I've ever seen. You can install to any location you want, but you have to watch out for poorly designed programs that always look for C:\WINDOWS.

I don't know if it's the same, but on Yahoo! Messenger you can only do large webcam's if both sides are NOT behind a firewall...I think you could configure it and then be okay, but that never worked for me. You may want to look into which ports it uses while doing full-screen, and see if there are any other requirements...could also be a bandwidth issue too!

Yeah...you at least need to use winnt.sif to tell setup that you are doing an OEMPreinstall...without that the software won't be copied over during install, thus defeating the purpose.

If you are using the $OEM$ folder then yes you would add that to the source folder before using nlite...assuming you are using nlite to make the iso image.

Well that is for XP...I don't think there is any easy way to get to device manager in Win9x.

You may want to check the jumper setting on the drive...for most kits like you have the drive should be set to master...that might be an issue. Also, does device manager show the drive when it's plugged in...meaning does it list it at all, even with a exclamation point or error. If it does, then check and see what error code it's giving you. I find the best way to plug the drive in is to turn it on, let the drive spin-up, then plug it into the computer. Have you tried plugging it into another computer again...does it work well on that one? If so, then you may have some kinda OS mess. I've had it happen to me before...if you don't properly remove the drive windows starts bitching about files not saved and such and such...but then the errors started happening while the drive was plugged in! I could never fixed it, just did a reload and all was well.

I usually right-click on My Computer and then click on Manage...then on the new screen I can go to device manager or disk management or services...you get the pictures. But it's still too many clicks! The shortcut is a good idea, and here is a registry command to put it on a right-click menu for My Computer (Parallel to the Manage I just spoke of): ; Add Device Manager To Right Click [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\DevMgr] @="Device Manager" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\DevMgr\command] @="mmc.exe %%SYSTEMDRIVE%%\\WINDOWS\\SYSTEM32\\devmgmt.msc"

I just posted about this link in another thread: clarkconnect.org It's a small linux distro that does much of what you want it to do, and possibly more if you put the time into it. Of course it is linux...but they have a great forum! On the windows side both models have been discussed. Using a workstation class OS as a server or using expensive server class OS. A big issue for some is the 10 connection limit of workstation class operating systems...basically means only ten active connections...it's not quite as simple as that but basically means you have the ability to serve to 10 machines...anything above that you're gonna need to step up or hack the support in (Which I don't suggest). A big problem I see is your desire for automation...not that it's impossible, but if you are looking at doing this with windows you will have to keep it up...no way around it. Viruses, Spyware, Faulty Updates, etc...luckily most of the tasks can be accomplished using some kinda remote desktop utility...2003 has it built-in. Linux is nice in the respect that 'common' garbage doesn't really latch on to it...by common I mean the random worms and script kiddies just scanning large chunks of IP's. A real 'hacker' or whatever has just as much of a chance cracking a linux box as a windows box. That's why you will need to run antivirus and other security applications on the server...as someone said it's more likely to crash than the workstations. As far as hardware goes it's not all that big for most tasks. My server is an 'old' VIA TC-10000, which is one of their integrated motherboards. Thing has a 1GHz Pentium class CPU, and only 256MB. I run it headless, and mostly as a file server and a domain controller for user accounts. And RIS. Even with all this my light workload never really seems to stress the server too much. Disk access is an important part...I am limited to ATA/100, but it's sufficient for storing profiles. Here's the thing about your wants...it looks like you do a lot of editing with large files...fine. If speed is a key issue then you'll want to keep all the largest files on the local computer, meaning the computer you are wanting to edit it on. You could then backup the file to the server when you are finished, but under no circumstances would you want to edit the files from the network...just ain't happening. Even with a GB network I don't think it's effective. This is something to keep in mind should you move to using Roaming Profiles...if you keep a lot of large files in your My Documents folder it would have to send and recieve those large files at logon and logoff and in between...and that will definantly slow you down. Folder Redirection helps in this area, but still... In your application I would think the most important subsystem would be the discs...and if you are looking to use this to protect your data you would want to look into the more advanced forms of RAID, where they combine mirroring and stripping. Now here comes the real question...are you prepaired to put the time and money into this endevour? If you choose to be the admin of this beast, it's a lot of frustration. Never really appreciated a net admin until I became one. And I am hardly done figuring out all the random crap that comes with servers and such. Of course I am trying to learn it instead of just using it...you may be able to get a setup going with minimal investment that works as you need it...but then you'll need to have a backup plan for when something happens that you don't know about. Hope that helps...good luck!

A good place to start is the guide...specifically here: http://unattended.msfn.org/intermediate/apps/intro.htm After that, you can search in the "Application Install" forum for further assistance with a specific program

I would think this should probably be in the App forum...

Why not just make the partitions on the blue screen setup...just make the use "C" to create them, then install it on one and then format the other when you get into Windows...I don't know how to script that part, so that's all I have...good luck!

Yeah, tis a good song...what's really freaky is the semi-truck sound...I drive all day and every time I hear that song I always freak out thinking I'm about to get plowed You're talking about the Planetfest thing this weekend...looks like it could be good! I might try and check it out!

Great Below is like my all-time favorite! He really nails (No pun intended!) the creepy sounding s*** well...I really like it when he throws a nice piano in the mix. Another Jax man huh? I don't know of any show on Sunday...my 'real' life is quite lame these days La Mer (I think that's how it's spelt) is really nice too...it's the collage one where it's got lots of different riffs going on...again, creepy stuff rules! And Starf***ers! What a great song... Wish, We're in this together, and the Perfect Drug are mighty fine too!

Only way I've ever accomplished that was by using a program called 98Lite, which allows you to at least swap the shell down...meaning Win98 running Win95 shell. And I've seen posts here discussing how to get WinME shell running on Win98, but I've never tried that.

Ummm, I don't know what it is but two posts up that link is kinda suspicious...as is the post...and the poster...I opened it in firefox and it's a download, but named just "kwl1vly8" so I'm calling bul*****! And the homepage is a joke it looks like too...ironic huh?

I can't lie...I've been appreciating the new NIN CD for a few weeks. But I bought it yesterday so it's a wash. I have to say at first it almost sounded like he went too much with the POP, but I think that's just cause my favorite is "The Fragile" which isn't high on the POP. But after listening to the thing about 40 times (I'm a repeat whore) I have to say I really really enjoy it. It's not as raw as earlier stuff, but it's some great noise none the less! My fav's are "All The Love In The World", Everyday Is Exactly The Same", With Teeth", "Sunspots", "Beside You In Time", and "Right Where It Belongs". The last two are my favorite...the kinda slow, progressing, creepy songs...love em!