Aaron

So far... Operating System: (Windows 2000 Professional, Service Pack 3 (5.0 - 2195)) ¤ Uptime: (4w 2d 22h 26m 12s) ¤ Record: (4wks 2days 22hrs 33mins 28secs(Set on 10/05/03 using 2K))

What's the best system uptime you've achieved?

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Your ad-blocking or firewall software is a likely cause for this, disable both of them.

Yeah Apache would be too much hassle for you to set up at this time, even if you only want to send files to some other people. Go with WWW File Share Pro for the less figuring out

BulletProof FTP Server or Serv-U will do this. You could also go for the more simpler WWW File Share Pro, but limited in the features it offers (I don't think you will be able to throttle your bandwidth etc.)

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Partition Magic isn't made to be used on Servers, as its a home product. I couldn't find ServerMagic on the Powerquest site, seems they only support it for Netware now. But I'm guessing VolumeManager is the one: http://www.powerquest.com/volumemanager/ (only for NT4 and 2000 though) Wait a while, cos a win2k3 compatible app is bound to come soon. In fact I haven't seen a third-party program made compatible for Win2k3 yet (even though some work fine).

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Here's a couple of mine, excluding the ones that urfage has already showed These tweaks apply only for Windows XP. Some of listed tweaks may work on Win2k, and Server 2003, but don't hold me to that ;This will add "Services" to the right-click menu of "My Computer" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\services] @=hex(2):53,00,65,00,72,00,76,00,69,00,63,00,65,00,73,00,00,00 "SuppressionPolicy"=dword:4000003c [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\services\command] @=hex(2):25,00,77,00,69,00,6e,00,64,00,69,00,72,00,25,00,5c,00,73,00,79,00,73, 00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,6d,00,6d,00,63,00,2e,00,65,00,78,00, 65,00,20,00,2f,00,73,00,20,00,25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52, 00,6f,00,6f,00,74,00,25,00,5c,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00, 32,00,5c,00,73,00,65,00,72,00,76,00,69,00,63,00,65,00,73,00,2e,00,6d,00,73, 00,63,00,20,00,2f,00,73,00,00,00 ;This adds the "Open Command Window Here" for the right click menu on folders [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\cmd] @="Open Command Window Here" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\cmd\command] @="cmd.exe /k \"cd %L\"" ;Disable Windows Picture and Fax Viewer [-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\image\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview] ;Disable Automatic Restart in the event of a BSOD [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\CrashControl] "AutoReboot"=dword:00000000 ;Disable the Desktop Cleanup Wizard [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\CleanupWiz] "NoRun"=dword:00000001 ;Disables Error Reporting, but notifies when errors occur [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PCHealth\ErrorReporting] "DoReport"=dword:00000000 ;Disable Imapi CD-Burning Service [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ImapiService] "Start"=dword:00000004 ;Disable Messenger Service (to stop incoming spam. Does not affect MSN or Windows Messenger) [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Messenger] "Start"=dword:00000004 ;Disable Remote Registry Service [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteRegistry] "Start"=dword:00000004 ;Disable Windows Time Service [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time] "Start"=dword:00000004 ;Disable Welcome Screen and uses Classic Logon [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon] "LogonType"=dword:00000000 ;Adds search keywords to Internet Explorer [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\MSKB] @="http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=%s" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\AV] @="http://www.altavista.com/sites/search/web?q=%s" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\Ggl] @="http://www.google.com/search?q=%s" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\MSN] @="http://search.msn.com/results.asp?q=%s" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl\FM] @="http://www.filemirrors.com/search.src?file=%s" ;Prevents Internet Explorer windows from being reused [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main] "AllowWindowReuse"=dword:00000000 ;Removes Language Bar [-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{540D8A8B-1C3F-4E32-8132-530F6A502090}] @="Language bar" "MenuTextPUI"="@%SystemRoot%\System32\msutb.dll,-325" ;Change MenuShowDelay to Instant Speed (Start Menu load speed) [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop] "MenuShowDelay"="2" ;Allow renaming of Recycle Bin [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\ShellFolder] "Attributes"=hex:50,01,00,20 "CallForAttributes"=dword:00000000 ;Disables Windows Tour bubble popup [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\Tour] "RunCount"=dword:00000000 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\Tour] "RunCount"=dword:00000000

Please don't double post

gamehead200, I was referring to installing Windows XP 15 times in the 4 day period.

yeah, I made a couple of very lame mistakes. It should take about 2 days if people ask questions on parts of the process before attempting to do it. heh, I think I've installed Windows XP about 15 times now lol

works both ways.

After 4 days of research and testing with a couple of hair-tearing moments thrown in I've finally made myself the ultimate Windows XP SP1 CD! This CD installs Windows XP SP1, and some of my favourite essential applications, registry hacks, Pre SP2 hotifxes, without any user interaction and without setup asking you questions such as your name, product key, regional settings etc as this is all pre-set in a custom made winnt.sif file. What it does: Allows you to choose hard disk and formatting options in text-mode setup then proceeds to... Run Setup in GUI mode without user interaction. Once Windows setup is finished it will reboot and load for the first time, but before the desktop loads, it silently installs: All pre-sp2 hofixes and IE/OE Cumulative patches up to end of April '03 Installs Symantec Antivirus Corporate, Kerio Firewall, Flashget 1.4, Diskeeper 7.0.427 and then updates to build 428. Installs DirectX 9.0a Redist, MSN Messenger 5.0, WMP9, MovieMaker 2, .NET Framework 1.1, MS Java VM Build 3810, and lastly a couple of powertoys Patches the uxtheme.dll to allow hacked visual styles Installs all my favourite registry hacks, and removes all of windows default wallpapers and screensavers After that, it will automatically reboot, and your PC is ready to use Impressed? You can get started with making your own by following a simple guide to get the Windows Setup part done automatically at TackTech, and then if you want to go advanced and install applications, and reg hacks etc. go to Unattended.netfirms.com I'll be around to help out, but I will only be able to help you if I know the answer depending on what I've made on my own XPSP1 CD. The best way to test out your unattended cd would be to load it in Virtual PC as an ISO.

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eh? I've had Baldur's Gate II for over a year and a half now... Is it being re-released or something? I never liked either games, too complicated and time consuming for me lol.

Because of the automatic restarting, you are unable to see the STOP error on the blue screen (BSOD). Go to Control Panel > System > Advanced > Third Settings, and uncheck the automatic restart. Try connecting with BT ISDN, then your Hayes Modem. Take a note of the STOP errors it shows you and the file (if any) causing the conflict. And, yes, it's true that a fresh install rather than an upgrade will ensure a problem free installation. While there is a lot of software to put back on, its well worth it.

Is it MSN Messenger 5.0? You said 'it can be seen in the uninstall control panel', if you meant Add/Remove, then... uninstall it from there. Or, rename your C\Program Files\MSN Messenger folder to something like C:\Program Files\MSN MessengerOFF

mmatteson, I received your comment via Report a post to moderator, here's your answer: Yes, the swap file is also another term for the paging file.

Have you created the database name within MySQL yet? I've tried IBF on MySQL v4.0.12, and it won't work, giving the error you mentioned. Stick with v3.23.51

People have their reasons for using other methods, because it eases deployment among several computers and such.

Nobody's stopping you

We'll let you know when a set of bootdisks for Windows Server 2003 becomes available on frontpage.

lol, well not everything is warez related on a "warez" board, aren't they allowed to discuss and exchange information?