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Customization Tweaking

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Open dialog and removable media don't remember view settings

Curley_Boy

Is thier a way to force XP to remember the folder view settings on the open boxes and on removable media folders? On normal local explorer windows it remembers its settings fine but for floppies, CD-ROMs etc it doesn't seem to remember.

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Last reply by adamvjackson, 2002-09-13 22:31

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Need DirectX 7.0 on NT 4.0 SP6a

blueicebear12

How can I install DirectX 7. 0 or trick NT to support programs which require DirectX 7. 0? I'm trying to install a new version of Magic the Gathering on my NT box, but the program requires DirectX 7.

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Last reply by Admiral LSD, 2002-09-13 10:38

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DOS applications questions

el_vago32

the thing is that on winxp the ms-dos applications, when you right-click the application icon with the mouse, then click properties and go to the PROGRAM tab, is selected by default the close when finished checkmark, the question is that how can i do to avoid that winxp do that by default.

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Last reply by clutch, 2002-09-13 06:19

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Downgrading from Win2k Advanced Server to basic Server

Mekadave

I've got a rig running Win2k Advanced Server, and the version of Backup Exec that we have only supports basic Server, not Advanced. My boss wants to consider reinstalling Server over top of Advanced Server, and the damned Knowledge Base is less than helpful on the topic of preserving shares during an upgrade (or do ...

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Last reply by snakefoot, 2002-09-12 15:43

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Logon Issues

PinkPanther

Hello all, When one first installs Windows XP, it allows for the option of telling the computer to always assume that a certain user is logging in, thus the machine boots without stopping to ask for user information.

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Last reply by Four and Twenty, 2002-09-12 04:59

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File encryption in WinXP

jony115

Hello. I recently formatted my harddrive and reinstalled winxp. I had encrypted files on another drive, and now I can't access them. And no, I didn't make any backup or export of the encryption key - the key is now lost forever.

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Last reply by adamvjackson, 2002-09-12 01:07

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Tweaking services

shinigami

Anyone know of a website that has the tweaks for all the services in Windows XP? I think the one I did look at was on a forum, but I can't seem to find it. .

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Last reply by shinigami, 2002-09-11 19:47

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Need to change Product KEY on XP

CyberGenX

Someone activated a copy of XP from my stash and SP1 is giving me problems on install. I have another copy but I don't want to reinstall, is there a way to change the KEY?.

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Last reply by CyberGenX, 2002-09-11 02:43

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XP memory tweaks

Mr.Guvernment

Heyall, got these from an rtf file i foudn on my comp, thought someone may use em. Below are some Windows XP memory tweaks. They are located in the windows registry at: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management DisablePagingExecutive - When enabled, this setting will prev ...

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Last reply by snakefoot, 2002-09-11 02:39

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SP1 beta build still shows up after installing

Ruben

Any body know how to remove this information from the desktop? Thanks for your time!!

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Last reply by Ruben, 2002-09-08 19:11

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Removing Windows version from desktop

CheekyMonkey

Ok, I have look everywhere I can think of to look. How do you remove the windows version from the lower right side of the desktop? I'm running WinXP. Thanks.

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Last reply by Ruben, 2002-09-08 18:22

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My fonction Open With dont let me choose any application....

gluev

when i click on a file and ask for OPEN WITH fonction, i have liste of knowing application. . . but if i ask for choose application (from every king of. exe application of my hard disk) it open notepad.

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Last reply by kobk, 2002-09-07 19:43

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Renaming C:\Winnt

Count_Alucard

When I used to run WIN98 I could rename the Windows directory to anything I wished during installation. This option does not seem to present itself during W2K installation. Can this directory be SAFELY renamed after W2K installation? If not, why can't it be safely renamed? Thanks for your kind help & attention.

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Last reply by zagadka, 2002-09-07 17:06

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Windows messenger removal

K

Please help. I attempted to remove windows messenger as per the instructions in th FAQ. I edited the one line (hide). But. . . windows messenger still does not show up in the add/remove components. What am I doing wrong.

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Last reply by Admiral LSD, 2002-09-07 14:48

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Windows.NET Standard Server RC1

Shakti

Hi, need expert help with the Windows. NET Standard Server RC1. After struggling 24 hours to get into the MS downloadpage betatesting is fun, but it would look much nicer without the notice on the desktop: Evaluation Copy etc.

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Last reply by Admiral LSD, 2002-09-07 14:46

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Instant crash on stanby

evilhomer

Major problem here, i formatted my comp, and now i can no longer suspend, the command is there, but when i try it, it says preparing to stand by but instantly locks up. Im running win2k sp3, amd k7m motherboard, athlon 500.

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Last reply by evilhomer, 2002-09-06 20:38

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installing .NET server RC1 over Win2k Pro

Nidhogg

Hi, The RC1 setup can only upgrade the system when it is a server OS and says that my win2k pro is no good. I tried the following : - Use NTSwitch to transform my Win2k Pro into Win2k Server - Run RC1 setup and upgrade.

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Last reply by Four and Twenty, 2002-09-06 16:27

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Login UI

Ekstreme

I've got a pal who's XP pro system was, for a short time, part of a domain. It is no longer connected to this domain, and is now just part of a workgroup. Since the system was connected to the domain, the login screen with all the pretty icons has dissapeared.

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Last reply by Ekstreme, 2002-09-05 13:48

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cleartype ?

xDacs76

Hi ! Does anyone know how to enable cleartype fonts with Windows 2000? I've tried almost anything and. . . nothing. I know that XP and PPC are supported but what about Windows 2000? Is there any program to install or some kind of a special font? please help !!!! TIA Benny.

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Last reply by xDacs76, 2002-09-04 16:50

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Tons of helpful links

clutch

I just got off the phone from this kind gentleman at MS Product Support with an AD replication/sync issue (that bastard SurfControl company ;( ), and he gave me this list of links that he finds rather useful (and I am sure that myself and others will as well): Active Directory: Q260371 Troubleshooting Common Active ...

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Last reply by Four and Twenty, 2002-09-04 16:29