adamvjackson

Glad to hear that the problem is solved.

Quote: I am not sure though how you will be able to read the ntfs partition from win98 http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/ntfswin98.shtml I've never tried it, but it's worth a try, and it's freeware.

Could you try booting from the XP Pro CD and choosing to repair your current install?

L0phtCrack. Responsible network administrators should audit passwords at set intervals. http://www.atstake.com/products/lc/

You can try using Inuse.exe; File-In-Use Replace Utility. InUse is a command-line tool that performs on-the-fly replacement of files currently in use by the operating system. You must be a member of the Administrators group to use this tool. InUse is primarily used to replace locked operating system files. After running the tool, the file specified is not replaced until the system is restarted. During restart, the system moves the file immediately after AUTOCHK is run, but before creating any paging files. This tool is useful for troubleshooting purposes, where you might need to replace an individual file on your computer instead of an entire set of files. You could replace the file with a "dummy file". Download the utility free from: http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/tools/existing/inuse-o.asp Or you could try this: MyComputer (Right-click) --> Manage --> Shared Folders --> Open Files --> (find what file as you want, highlight it and right click the file) choose the 'Close Open file'. Now you have closed the link (or locking) of those in-use files, then you are able to delete it.

You could boot from your XP Professional CD, and choose to 'Repair' the current installation. Were you ever able to successfully boot into XP Pro? If so, what has changed since that time? Driver installation? Can you boot into XP Home normally?

Here's some suggestions to check: - Network card in the machine causing the slowdowns - Network cable(s) between the server and the slow 2000 client (also includes any hubs, switches, or routers upstream) - Network card drivers/firmware in the slow 2000 client - MSKB ;-) - Any missing Service Packs or hotfixes on either the NT Server or 2000 client Good luck

At this point, I would probably recommend backing up your data, and reinstalling your operating system, given my experience with Windows 98. You really have two options here, if the BIOS currently cannot "see" the full 80GB drive with the latest version, I would recommend you revert to the version you backed up. You can still have access to the full 80GB drive by installing what's called a drive overlay. Most hard drives include a floppy or a CD with this software. Basically, the drive overlay will load before your operating system, and allow full drive access. If you can currently access the entire drive, I would NOT recommend loading the BIOS version that you backed up, I would keep what you have, I think that a reinstall of Windows 98 (or a newer version, if it is an option to you) should solve any lingering problems. What I suspect, at this point is that when you flashed the BIOS, some of the basic registers and addresses got changed or reset, and Windows 98 didn't know where to "look" for the hardware such as your sound card and network card. As much of a pain this experience has been for you, keep this in mind; It is making your computer skills that much better.

I hadn't heard that, to be honest. I'm still using Windows 2000 Professional here, and no emminent plans to upgrade to XP. I had heard that BootVis could decrease boot time, but that was a long time ago, shortly after the XP launch. I think the next "big step" with faster booting computers will have to require preloading of an OS kernel in SRAM, although these are just ideas that I toss around. Congrats on your successful project, it seems as though you did a good job researching your options. As a sidenote, I personally hate rebooting. On my home machine, it is not at all uncommon to have uptimes of around two weeks between reboots.

If you're really paranoid, you could block everything, and selectivly enable things as they are needed.

Also, check out BootVis, from Microsoft.

A few terms, before the rest of my reply: CMOS- Complimantry Metal-Oxide Semiconducter; That is where the BIOS settings are stored. Can be reset to factory default settings by jumping two pins on the motherboard, or by removing the nickel-sized battery for a period of time. PNP- Plug and Play; On some systems it can be better to have the BIOS control Plug and Play hardware, in others, it is better for the Operating System to control. Plug and Play is the replacement for manualling assigning hardware interrupts, hex addresses, etc. What I had meant by my original reply, is sometimes when up[censored] BIOS revisions, the computer can essentially 'forget' what hardware is installed, such as the case with your network card and sound card. First, before reflashing the BIOS, etc., I would try installing new drivers for the repected hardware, from the manufacturer's support web site. If that fails to resolve your problems, next I would carefully check all the BIOS settings. If none of that resolves the problem, only then would I recommend flashing the BIOS image that you backed up. I personally do not flash any BIOSes unless there is a feature that is added that I want, or a specific problem is resolved. I do not care to upgrade firmware with reckless abandon. Let us know how you make out, and if we can help you further.

Have you checked in the BIOS settings to enable/disable PNP? Reinstalled drivers?

Sounds like bad RAM; I've seen that several times on client workstations.

Glad that worked for you, I really don't recall where I came across that program, but I thought of it instantly when I read this thread. Welcome to NT Compatible, hope you stick around!

Try ShareWatch

Also, it's $299 PER YEAR, as it is a subscription.

IIRC, BT is a UK ISP. Enough TLAs for you?

Hadn't seen this posted yet, and it's been out for a few days; Version 0.60. DOSBox 0.60 Released. Several fixes and new features with this release. * Added basic 386 protected mode support. * Added FPU emulation. * Added a virtual modem to dial to TCP sockets, still somewhat bugged. * Added VESA VBE 2.0 support for 256 color modes. * Added SB PRO 2.0 support. * Added internal DPMI host to handle some problematic games. * Added some support for tandy video mode. * Added some shell enhancements like tab-completion. * Added better support for CD drives, better audio playing and cd labels. * Added several features to the debugger. * Changed memory system for future page mapping support. * Changed large piece of VGA emulation core to handle future changes for hercules and full cga,tandy emulation. * Changed DMA for better accuracy. * Changed Tandy 3-voice emulation to use MAME's sn76496 code. * Fixed several bugs in directory caching code. * Fixed bugs in PIT and real time clock for better timing. * Fixed some issues with the console screen on windows. * Fixed several issues with the internal mouse driver. * Fixed bugs with files being opened multiple times, still not perfect but better. * Fixed a load of small other bugs that i've forgotten with these long delays between releases http://dosbox.sourceforge.net/news.php?show_news=1

I don't know, I rather like it in the mini-mode... Neat jukebox and very good eq and crossfading.

I would replace the RAM, before you have some more serious data corruption issues.

DS3, why is it from your post I get the impression you have been asked several times to recover deleted email messages from Outlook?

Start -> Run -> Control Userpasswords2 No need for TweakUI.

How about this; Right click on C:\WINNT in explorer, choose properties, and look for the create date... It's accurate for me, anyway, last installed April 26th...

There should be one available for download at Creative's web site, if not check http://www.driverguide.com.