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Here is the scoop... One of my hard drives died. Rebuilt system (NT4PDC). Restored from backup everything successfully (registry, files, registry etc). Domain works, users can login etc. Exchange server 5.5 services, however, will not run. I've eseutil /p on all databases. I've isinteg -fix etc.. as per instructions. I've defragged databases etc.. Basically I've done everything the 60 page Microsoft White paper states with respect to Exchange Server 5.5 Disaster Recovery except one thing... My last ditch attempt is to use the Xmerge utility (to pull out the emails and then remerge them in a clean database). Unfortunately that utility is only available on the Backoffice Resource kit 5.5 (or the exchange server 5.5 resource kit). I'd happily buy it if I could but neither is available for sale. All I need is the xmerge.exe file....

FYI: If it is a Retail boxed copy it is completely legal to sell it provided that the original user doesn't continue to use it (or retain a copy of it).... Make sure to get all the proper paperwork with it (license key etc).

Hi, It could be the share permissions. When you have share permissions set and NTFS permissions set the computer will use the most restrictive of the two. Check the share permissions for the folders as well. I personally like to leave all share permissions set to Everyone full control and manage the system using only NTFS permissions (We have a small organisation and this works well for us).

Don't know if this will help but it did it for me.. First have the PC's leave the domain and join a workgroup. Reboot. Then, on the server, in server manager delete the accounts (I know you did this already but please do it again). Then wait at least 15-20 minutes (the server can take that long to remove the machine accounts fully). I'd also recommend running NEWSID (http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/source/newsid.shtml) to change the SID and computer names so that it is impossible for the server to "remember" these machines. Reboot when Newsid tells you to. Then go to the workstation and rejoin the domain. If that doesn't work try adding Netbeui to the server (possibly run Newsid again...) temporarily, add Netbeui to the XP workstations* and remove TCP/IP from the workstations and try the above steps again. Note XP doesn't come with Netbeui built in though it is on the CD. You'll need to copy two files from the CD to two directories on your system. Go to: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/netbeui.mspx for more info. If the netbeui option works for joining the domain then try removing it and adding TCP/IP back again. If you then have connection issues (connecting to domain) you have larger TCP/IP problems (could be DNS as an earlier post mentioned). Hope this helps

But you can install Win 2k Pro onto the hard drive without having to format or fdisk. I'd recommend renaming the Program Files Directory first. Then install Win2K Pro. Make sure not to install it into c:\winnt (assuming that's where your server install is). This option, though not an upgrade, will retain all of your files if that is an issue.

I've never used it with usernames but I do use it with computer names. net send computernames message Hope this helps.

It sounds like your switch is messed. First I'd put the hub back to make sure one of your network cards didn't choose this exact moment to die (odds are low I know.. but I've seen it happen). Then confirm the two computers can communicate. If you can communicate then you need to confirm 100% that this switch doesn't need programming. If this model definitely doesn't then it is likely a defunct switch. Note with a two PC LAN you could just use a crossover cable (make sure both cards are both set the same way - ie 100mbit, full duplex). If you can't make (or don't have the equipment to make) a crossover cable you should be able to buy one. If you want to make one then make the cable normally and on one end switch wires 1 and 3 and switch wires 2 and 6 (Basically make one end the 568B spec and the other the 568A spec). See the following link for more info: http://www.littlewhitedog.com/content-8.html

You can also try uninstalling the network card. Once I had to physically remove the card, reboot the machine so it would detect that the card was actually gone, then shutdown and reinstall the card (preferably in another slot). For some reason this forced the computer to actually reload the TCP/IP files.

That will do excellently! Thanks! In one school the teachers all login as "teacher" so it won't specifically tell me which one ran it. But, I will be able to message all of them telling them that someone violated the email policy. The person will know they are busted without having the embarrassment of looking stupid (or getting caught). I believe they will still learn the appropriate lesson. Thanks for your help.

Hello, I am the network administrator for our local school district. I want to run a security test with respect to email. Too often we still have staff who open attachments despite having a clear policy on "unexpected attachments" What I want to do is send out an email with an attachment that, when run, will simply email me the email address/name of the person who ran it. I don't need it to report anything else - just the name. This will allow me to setup training sessions on email security with the staff who obviously need it. Does anyone know of a simple program that will do this? thanks for your help all.

Adaware is good but, IMHO, Spybot Search and Destroy is better - plus it has free updates!

I'm not sure how to disable the USB printers but for the parallel ones you could disable the LPT port in the BIOS and then password the Bios so no one can get in.

Try this for Flash Player 6 http://www.future-tech.com.tw/Eng/download.htm Re the media player: Have you tried the one from Microsoft? I'm not sure if it works in NT 3.51 but it is worth a try. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/win32otherx86.aspx

It's possible your web pages are set for the specific IP address associated with that FQDN. In IIS 4 for example (which I don't have in front of me at this exact moment.. sorry...) I can set a website to respond to a specific IP or Any IP. In the MMC right click on Default Website for example and select properties. In the Web Site tab in the Web Site Identification section you should find an IP assignment option. Make sure it is set to All Unassigned. That should do it. Keep in mind the instructions I've included here are for IIS 4. Hopefully it hasn't changed much in IIS 5. Hope this helps.

You're very welcome!!