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Some HPs have the OS restore/installation files on a hidden partition too.

Some chipsets have a maximum amount of addressable RAM, for example, the Intel 810/815 chipsets have a maximum of 512MB of RAM.

Originally posted by nekyinboots: Quote: Hi, I have ran into this problem at work. The solution I use is to make a batch file and put it into the startup folder. The batch file should read something like this. net use G: /DELETE net use I: /DELETE net use J: /DELETE net use K: /DELETE net use G: \\"path"\"path" net use I: \\"path"\"path" net use J: \\"path"\"path" net use K: \\"path"\"path" Replace "path" with your actual drivepaths of course and remove the quotes. Hopes this helps... If you want to keep just a single file of that (so it is easier to maintain and make changes) you could just use that as a logon script.

Originally posted by siaoant: Quote: WinXP SP2 (comes with DirectX 9.0b) Slight correction, SP2 includes DirectX 9.0c.

Looks like you will really like LimitLogon, a free resource kit tool that will be released soon from Microsoft (the beta just concluded a few weeks ago). Here are some Q&A about LimitLogon (from www.bink.nu): LimitLogon Frequently Asked Questions Q1: Will LimitLogin work with Windows 95/98 client machines? A: No. LimitLogin supports the following operating systems: * Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 and above * Windows 2000 Server Service Pack 4 and above (Including Terminal Server sessions) * Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 and above * Windows Server 2003 (Including Terminal Server sessions) Q2: Do I need SQL Server or any other type of database for LimitLogin to work? A: No. LimitLogin uses your Active Directory database. It creates an Application Directory Partition on a Windows 2003 Domain Controller in the domain(s) you wish to use the application. Q3: What level of Security does LimitLogin offer to effectively limit user logins in an Active Directory domain? A: 'LimitLogin' offers better security model than previous tools such as 'CConnect', yet the current model in version 1.0 grants users read/write permissions on their own logins data attribute, thus leaving the possibility for malicious users to modify their own logins data (there is no possibility for users to modify their own logins quota or any other parameter). In addition, users can not temper with any other domain user's logins data other than their selves, and they cannot change anything else in the Application Directory Partition. You can also add further security by configuring LimitLogin to use SSL or IPSEC to prevent man-in-the-middle type of attacks. For more information, see the "Advanced Configuration Topics" page in this help file. Q4: Is LimitLogin Supported by Microsoft? A: No. Similar to the status of the resource kit tools and/or the support tools, LimitLogin is not officially supported by Microsoft (See the End User License Agreement in the \program files\LimitLogin directory). However, the MS field engineer(s) that wrote LimitLogin will make a best effort to help customers and partners to effectively use this product. Q5: Do I need to switch my Active Directory Forest into Windows 2003 Forest Mode for LimitLogin to work? A: No. LimitLogin is not dependant on your Active Directory Forest or Domain modes. It merely needs one Windows 2003 Domain Controller in the domain(s) you wish to use the application. Note that the Domain Naming Master FSMO Role needs to be running on a Windows 2003 Domain Controller in order to be able to create an Application Directory Partition. Q6: I don't necessarily need to limit user logins. Can I use LimitLogin just to capture login data for managing my Active Directory environment more effectively? A: Yes, you can. You can configure all users in the domain to have a relatively high login quota and simply let the scripts do their work of up[censored] your logins data, without reaching the quota that was set. The UI tools allow you to set the login quota up to 10 logins per user. You can use the sample script code under \program files\Limitlogin\Bulk_LimitUserLogins.vbs to set the logins quota to any value you desire. You can also scope this script to an Organizational Unit level. The default script runs on all the user accounts in the domain. Q7: Some users don't log off properly (e.g. Hibernate their machines) and when they log in again they are automatically logged off due to their quota limit. How can I correct this? A: The number of logins that the user has made is determined by counting the number of values in the msLimitLoginUserInfo attribute on the user's object in the Limitlogin Application Directory Partition (e.g. CN=User's SamAccountName,DC=LimitLogin,DC=domain name,DC=com). If the number of values on this attribute equals (or exceeds) the integer value specified on the msLimitLoginQuota, then the user is denied from logging in. You can delete one of the values in the msLimitLoginInfo attribute to allow the user to login again. This can be done from the UI by right clicking the User object in Active Directory Users & Computers, choosing "LimitLogin Tasks" and deleting one of the sessions displayed there (You can install the Active Directory MMC Integration tools by running the LimitLoginADSetup.msi installer). You can also use raw level editing tools such as ADSIEDIT.msc from the Support Tools to achieve the same result. Q8: When I view the logins information in the MMC or in the report, some users show up with outdated names. Why is this happening? A: When a domain user is configured to a certain logins quota, an object is created for that domain user in the LimitLogin Application Directory Partition (ADP). On creation, the object that is created for the domain user copies over the user's SamAccountName (login name) and the user's full name (the 'name' attribute) to the LimitLogin ADP. This is done to ease the tasks of searching for logins information and creating reports, by retrieving the user login name and full name directly from the LimitLogin object without having to perform a second LDAP Bind to the corresponding domain user for each and every user. While this architecture increases performance in the overall daily LimitLogin operations, it may happen that from time to time domain users can modify their first or last names in the Domain Partition, thus creating inconsistencies between the names at the LimitLogin ADP versus the up-to-date names in at the Domain Partition. Furthermore, when a user is deleted from the Domain, there is not built in mechanism that deletes it's corresponding LimitLogin object in the LimitLogin ADP, thus it may lead to 'stale' objects in the LimitLogin ADP. To easily overcome these possible inconsistencies, use the \program files\limitlogin\llogincmd.exe /UPDATE command. For more information see the "Diagnostics and Maintenance" page in this help file.

Also, CD emulation software: TS2 will refuse to run if some Virtual CD software is installed. Personally, I had to rename/remove the CloneCD registration Registry Key for TS2 to run on my PC. I had read a few weeks ago about EA/Maxis releasing a patch for this, but when I looked this weekend, I couldn't find anything indicitating such on http://www.thesims2.com Regarding performance issues: It runs just OK on my pc, the specs are: Pentium 4 @ 2.26GHz 533MHz FSB 768MB DDR 2100 RAM Geforce4 Ti4400 128MB DDR Sometimes it will just seemingly hang, then resume after 10-40 seconds. Hopefully this can be addressed via a software update at some point from Maxis/EA. It sure is a fun game though, and I had never played TS1 or TSO. I had, however, played SimCity, SimCity 2000, SimCity 3000.

I've heard of some viruses disabling access to regedit, as well as other utilities. Might want to have a scan with Stinger and Housecall just to make sure you're really clean.

Typically you can change the region of the DVD drive a total of 4 times, the 5th change is final, locking the value. You can do this directly from Device Manager in Windows.

You will need 4 copies/licenses for the "Upgrade" version. Note that generally speaking, the "Upgrade" license is *not* an actual license, but rather it changes the terms of your existing XP Home/Windows ME license, which are likely OEM licenses. There are minimal differences between the Full, upgrade, and OEM versions, most of the differences relate to the different product key type that each will/will not accept. Some versions of Microsoft Office XP (and newer) will allow installation on multiple PCs. From memory, you can install a FULL RETAIL installation of Office XP on a desktop and a laptop PC. The idea is that you will NOT use both at the same time. Assuming that you want Office XP/2003 on the same 4 PCs, you would need 3 or 4 licenses, depending on how you use the laptop.

P4 2.26GHz (533MHz bus) 768MB DDR 2100 RAM Geforce4 ti4400 128MB Doom 3 runs OK at 800x600 with medium details, unsure of the FPS, but doubt it goes over 40. What a truely amazing game. What I **REALLY** look forward to is how this game will run in 1-2 years. Think about how Quake 3 ran at launch vs on today's systems to get an idea of what I mean. <3 (that's a heart) for id software!

Have you followed these steps?

Well, that's interesting... I suspect it's part of the flash banner ad? Really can't tell, I'm using Firefox now, and have the flash plugin disabled. I'll try to remember to check it out with IE at home.

Stars where? Could you take a screenshot, and perhaps upload it to some webspace?

Try booting in safe mode, and removing the driver. As DS3circuit mentioned in another thread recently, installing NT4-compliant drivers in Windows 2000 almost always causes issues. Windows 2000/XP/2003 use the WDM (windows driver model) standard, so most all drivers (some exclusions, of course) that are WDM-compliant will work with those operating systems. Windows 95/98/ME/NT use another, older standard (don't remember really, perhaps .vxd ?) and as such, are incompatible as a general rule, and may cause serious system stability issues. Have you checked out DriverGuide for other possible drivers for that HP scanner?

You'll have to use ORCA to modify the .msi, and remove any OS checks/dependancies.

Cisco PIX or a properly configured Linux-based firewall should both do fine to protect your server/network/data center.

Originally posted by godzilla7: Quote: A few days ago I was on the computer and it said I was extremely low on disk space. I tried disk cleanup and it would not run. I have a 60 GB hard drive, and it says I only have something like 52 MB of space left. I deleted all my temp files, songs, pictures, and programs that I don't use anymore, and it still left me with very little disk space. Not sure what to do there. Again, disk cleanup will not run for some reason. Have you emptied the Recycle Bin? Do you have anything like Norton Protected Recycle Bin installed?

Ahh! It's not my work, I just think highly of it... Sorry for the confusions!

Yep, I've used that boot CD many, many times. Now, it's included with the Ultimate Boot CD. /shameless plug

Glad to see you back DS3 Always great to see a fellow IT gentleman and scholar.

Straying just a bit off-topic if I may... Back in January, I took advantage of a promotion that Authenex had going, and I really, really like one of their products. This is an encryption product, called an A-Key. Basically, it's a USB hardware encryption dongle, but it also requires a password. It utilizes the AES encryption standard, which has been certified as the 3DES replacement, and in use by the NSA and NIST. You can get a free A-Key and the ASafe software by completeing the registration form on the website. Now I know the original post wasn't about encryption, but you know me, always trying to find the next best thing...

Kiki the Nanobot Neverball Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory America's Army King's Quest 1 + 2 fan remakes Maniac Mansion Deluxe and The New Adventures of Zak McKracken fan remakes There's a short list of some free games, I'm sure there's more, but that's a good start.

I hear the Sims is pretty interesting ...

No problem, glad your problem is solved. Now, some additional advice: Consider securing your system so that future reinstallation of the spyware doesn't happen. The best security/defense is multi-layered. Here's what I do: * Hardware router/NAT firewall (Linksys BEFSR41 v2) * Software firewall (Sygate Personal Firewall 5.5, freeware) * Mozilla Firefox browser (Mozilla, Firefox, or Opera are all significanly less prone to attack than Internet Explorer. Most are free, Opera has a small banner ad) * Installation of the Sun Java virtual machine (this may seem odd, but CWS is/was initally installed via a flaw/vulnerability in the Microsoft Java virtual machine) * Automatic updates to Windows, or frequently (weekly?) visits to windowsupdate.microsoft.com * Good anti-virus software, that updates automatically. There is some that is freeware, such as AVG, which reportedly works well. Hopefully that's a good start to keeping your system clean in the future. Again, glad I could help, and thanks for posting the feedback

If you're still the "owner" of the files/folders, you should be able to select the root of the drive and reset the permissions. PartitionMagic (which was recently bought out by Symantec) is/was the only program that I know of that could successfully convert NTFS->FAT32.