GrofLuigi

Yes, because, as windows is concerned, there is different hadware present in the two installs (virtual vs actual). You need to find out what actual hardware you have (motherboard, chipset, SATA controllers). I can't think of speciffic instructions what you need to do right now, but you should be able to find everything in the forums (is it Driverpacks? I never used them - I always know my hardware). I hope others will come to the rescue. Also, search about nLite's "integrate drivers" feature and hopefully you'll find out what you need to do. Delete all KeepFiles (except if nLite has put something there). Nlite usually does a good job of keeping necessary files. Only if you have specific reason to keep some files, then do it. This way, you're probably just interfering with Nlite's normal operation.GL

That's it (or as close as it gets). GL

You're talking about something like this. I don't know of any free solution, but others might suggest something. Otherwise, maybe you can get away with setting their account as limited user, depending on the OS. GL

1. There were several reported problems with Nlite SP3 integration on Vista lately - I think they were resolved, but who knows? For troubleshooting purposes, try to install full SP3 first, do the Nlite thing, then install that. Or work in a virtual machine. 2. Leave the ComputerType = Default (or Automatic, whichever it is - just don't change it). XP most often ( ) picks the right one. 3. Depending on the hardware, you may need to integrate a SATA driver (since that computer came with Vista). 4. Why so many [KeepFiles]? GL

From what I've seen, it deletes the service entries in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum . And it does it properly - never had a problem with it. I haven't seen it touch anything anything else, but I wouldn't guarantee it doesn't - maybe I haven't hit the right ones. It doesn't touch inf files or anything in the filesystem. I always monitor all my changes with Total Uninstall (last free version) which doesn't monitor permissions, but I've checked few times and saw no changes. Tip: Neither SC nor NLite remove entries from HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog\(Application/Security/System) (and I think it would be difficult/dangerous to automate them), but there is one place that a removed service can hide. Another is HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SvcHost which can be cleaned up if all services from a group are removed. GL

Technically, true. I got fed up by the "hold shift for X seconds" and "tap shift X times" annoyances a long time ago - at first I looked at all the entries with regmon and tried to find info for their values (that was very scarce), so when I read this solution somewhere, I never looked back. It just works. And If I ever get disabled, I hope I'll be able to at least make a reinstall. B) GL

I have yet to see a cable modem that does NAT, so this is highly unlikely. Correct again. I don't know what I was thinking when I wrote that... I was lead on by kumarkumar's post and thought it was normal. Of course they should show as different in ipconfig (if set up as cable modem + switch). kumarkumar, you have some unusual setup there GL

Now we're getting somewhere. Check some of these if they apply to your case. Although it's not explicitly stated, this is a rather strong hint. I bet on this. GL

Then it's cable modem + switch you need, as others said. Because of the cable modem. It also has two interfaces (outside address and inside address(es)). Or something like that. GL

Start > Run > [type] eventvwr Please explain in more detail how are you checking it and what are the error messages, if any? GL

Different IPs as seen from the computers or as seen from the Internet? All the time, I assumed you were talking about #1 (as seen from the computers). Wow, I finally caught up. GL

Oh yeah, but that's an unusual setup. It didn't even cross my mind - I don't know if it is possible? Wouldn't the router 'object' to being demoted to a switch (not expect to work that way/not be wired to work that way/not be configured to work that way)? If it works, that would explain why there is only one IP address... Phew, I'm slow, but I'm catching up. It's now up to the original poster to tell us where are the wires plugged in. GL * Edit : but something is still wrong - as the OP said (and I had that setup once), cable modem with a switch worked correctly - it gave different IP addresses (has own DHCP server).

I think public address is not important - It has LAN settings and DHCP settings. If it has multiple LAN connectors (plugs), it should be able to do the job. NAT takes care of that (and they get unique LAN addresses). From the info provided, I think that the problem is on the LAN side. If the router isn't indeed crippled (I've seen some crippled that ISPs give). GL

When you switched them, did you renew the network connection on the PC's (right click -> repair)? You may also try: ipconfig /release ipconfig /renew but it might be risky if anything is wrong with the PCs (it may break them even further). GL

I'm not familiar with this particular model, but I recognize most of the staff. 1. If everything was OK, it shouldn't do what you described, so something is wrong. But you knew that already. 2. You can set the two computers to have their own static addresses and not bother with anything DHCP. If it's a normal router, it should accept them. 3. If you want to have DHCP and can't fix 1., go to "DHCP" button on the first page and set the "Static DHCP" area according to MAC addresses of the computers (for all they care, it's still dynamic). 4. For troubleshooting 1., check if everything on the "DHCP" page, upper part (DHCP Server), is as in the example. Check if, on your computers, in network connections/properties everything is set to "automatic". 5. I see Mr Snrub replied in the meantime. As I said, I'm not familiar with that model and it's possible it to work in different way than normal routers and/or have some features disabled. GL

1. No, it was like that first time i checked it, also a friend tried my cd and he reported the same error 2. No, i don't have a router 3. they are both running 4. yes i can now, only after i did what it says here http://windowsxp.mvps.org/repairwmi.htm 5. client for microsoft networks, file and print sharing for microsoft networks, qos packet scheduler, internet protocol (tcp/ip) 1. Funny, because I don't see anything in your nLite preset that would interfere (Maybe only addons, if they are not done properly). 4. Turn the firewall off if it is on and vice versa. Check details of the firewall. See which ports are open and then open closed ones according to your needs. (I am not sure, but I think in the past I have seen a case where firewall was off and still blocked ports. There might have been other reason though.) As a desperate measure, turn firewall off and stop/disable the two services referenced in 3. 5. Seems OK. NEW: 6. As standard steps for any troubleshooting, check device manager (with "show hidden devices" on) for any device conflicts and check Event Logs. 7. If it's a problem for p2p programs only, check within them (most of them have an option to launch your default browser and check for blockades). This is such a site . 8. Sorry for posting so many suggestions, but this is an ambigouos issue, with many variables unknown. Hope some of them help. GL

1. Did it work at any point after the install? 2. Do you have a router? 3. Are the following services: Windows Firewall(ICS) and Application Layer Gateway up and running? 4. Can you manipulate the Firewall tab on Network Connection Properties (turn it on/off)? 5. What protocols do you see in the properties of your network connection (This connection uses the following items...)? GL

I know, but it isn't ideal. You can only get away with the odd ones that noone asks for. Otherwise, the 'hot' ones (and they are usually the most annoying) are referenced through: 1. Ole/Com registration - unregsvr is the cure for that (not perfect, as we know). BTW, Windows plays another dirty trick for some .dll's - they can't be unregsvr'd by themselves, you have to search&destroy their registration manually in regedit. 2. inf files - nLite is the cure for that. Or direct .inf editing if you have the nerves. 3. direct hardcoded dependency in another executable file - if you delete the referenced file, SOMETIMES you can get away with it. 4. Then there is WFP - that's completely cured. I fear that the reversal of 1. will never be cured. Reversals of 2. are slowly sorted out (as ironed bugs in nLite) but it still isn't perfect - and I don't know if Nuhi deliberately leaves some entries for compatibility reasons or not. But I like it that Nlite fights back too - patches if necessary. You can see 3. in Dependency Walker - hell, even Microsoft haven't sorted out MSJAVA.DLL yet, four years after it was removed. You always see it missing even on a full clean install. So... it's difficult. But work on that is always welcome. GL

I didn't even know he started selling them... But nevermind. I'm not particularly into this method - deleting files. I use regsvr32 /u instead. But Windows don't play fair and silently regsvr's them again. :angrym: GL

Sorry, didn't mean to offend you. GL

That patch has nothing to do with the problem. You need some of this medicine. GL *Edit: 1. 5eraph's tool seems useful. 2. I don't think the problem in the first post has anything to do with nLite. I think it came from either the addons or some software/user action afterwards. Maybe malware? GL

...And a new Bold Fortune is born! GL

How Windows Update Keeps Itself Up-to-Date Upcoming Update to Windows Update There is no way to turn the update of windows update off, unless you turn windows update off (I hope that made sense). Although they have beautiful and believable explanation, when you think about it, it's only a permanently open backdoor. The fact that nobody has entered through it yet, doesn't make it less creepy. GL

If you want to try this crazy idea , here it is: REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\DnsClient] "DowncaseSpnCauseApiOwnerIsTooLazy"=dword:1 It doesn't exist by default. GL

To summarize with what is currently closest to admin install: 1. Install Office 2003 SP3 separately (slipstreamed through admin install or otherwise). 2. Download FileFormatConverters.exe and CompatibilityPackSP1-KB940289.exe from links above (can be found easily). 2. Extract with the following command lines: FileFormatConverters.exe /extract:C:\AdminInstall CompatibilityPackSP1-KB940289.exe /extract:C:\AdminInstall 3. cd C:\AdminInstall 4. Install with the following line (after Office2003 itself has been installed): msiexec /i O12Conv.msi PATCH=O12Convsp1-en-us.msp Some more info (recent) is found on eggheadcafe: GL