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How does one make a Windows 2000 Emergency Repair Disk?

Asked by vbg in Computers & Technology at   1:53 PM on November 05, 2008

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hi,friend
Repair of a Windows 2000 computer that won’t boot may be possible with the Recovery Console and an Emergency Repair Disk (floppy). An Emergency Repair Disk can be made by inserting a floppy in a Windows 2000 computer and clicking Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Backup, Emergency Repair Disk… An Emergency Recovery disk is not bootable. Use the Windows 2000 Setup Boot floppies (http://duxcw.com/faq/win/2kboot.ht m) to boot the computer or boot the computer to the Windows CD, if the computer has that feature, and use the Recovery Console. To boot to the CD, you may have to change the first boot device setting in the Computer's CMOS Setup

Answered at 2:02 PM on November 05, 2008 | Read Comments [0]

What are the constraints of the various Windows and MS-DOS operating systems regarding the NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 files systems?

Asked by vbg in Computers & Technology at   1:54 PM on November 05, 2008

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hi,friend
A. NTFS (NT File System) is a better choice if you do not want to access the files with Windows 95 OSR2/9X/Me
to determine which version of 95/98/Me you have). The NTFS file system has many advantages, including increased file security, more reliability, and more efficient use of disk space. FAT32 (FAT= File Allocation Table) is the correct choice if you need that kind of access (e.g., a system setup to dual-boot). You can put multiple NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 partitions on a hard disk and Win 2000 and XP can access all of them and move files between them. Win 95 OSR2/98/Me can do the same with FAT16 and FAT32 partitions, but cannot access NTFS partitions. Windows NT can access NTFS and FAT16 partitions and convert FAT16 partitions to NTFS, but cannot access FAT32 partitions. Versions of Windows older than 95 OSR2 and MS-DOS (when run directly, not from a DOS Window in Windows) require FAT16 and cannot access files on FAT32 or NTFS partitions.
You will be able access files on FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS partitions on a networked computer from other computers on the network running MS-DOS, and all versions of Windows, and other operating systems capable of Windows networking, as well. Simply put, the network transfers files from one file system to another.
During setup, a FAT file system choice is done automatically by Windows 2000 and XP. If the partition to be formatted is smaller than 2048 megabytes (MB), it is formatted using FAT16. If the volume is equal to or larger than 2048 MB, it is formatted using FAT32.
FAT partitions converted to NTFS by Windows NT/2000/XP cannot be converted back with the utilities provided with these operating systems.
An MS-DOS program running in a Windows Window will usually follow the rules for the version of Windows from which it is launched. MS-DOS programs that use APls (Application Program Interfaces) which rely on intimate knowledge of the file system layout generally fail on FAT32 drives.
The original Windows 2000 cannot convert a FAT32 hard disk greater than 20 GBytes. Install the most recent service pack to fix that limitation. Windows 2000/XP cannot format a FAT32 partition greater than 32 GBytes.
I think I got all of this right (off the top of my head), but would very much appreciate any comments/corrections

Answered at 2:02 PM on November 05, 2008 | Read Comments [0]

Is there an easy way to extract files from the Windows 98, 98SE, and Me CDs?

Asked by w1 in Computers & Technology at   1:56 PM on November 05, 2008

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Yes.
Windows 98: Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Information, Tools, File Checker, Extract one file form installation disk, enter the file name (e.g., HPSJVXD.VXD) in Start, Restore from… browse to D:\win98 where D: is your CD-ROM drive, Ok, Save File… Browse to C:\Windows \system, OK, OK, close.
Windows Me: Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Information, Tools, System Configuration Utility, Extract file, enter hpsjvxd.vxd, Start, … same as above...
If you don't have the CD, you may find the .cab files on your hard disk drive at:
Windows 98/98SE: C:\windows\options\cabs
Windows Me: C:\windows\options\install
Search for them. They may be somewhere else on the drive. A .cab file is a compressed a collection of files ending with a .cab file name extension, and commonly used by Microsoft to distribute software. There are other ways to extract them...

Answered at 2:00 PM on November 05, 2008 | Read Comments [0]

What is an OEM Version of Windows?

Asked by w1 in Computers & Technology at   1:55 PM on November 05, 2008

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hi,friend
OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer = a company that makes/markets computers (and parts), etc. which include parts made by other companies, and not the “original” manufacturer as OEM implies, just masquerading as one. Licenses of OEM versions of Windows, etc. software are sold to computer manufactures for installation on new computers. They are full versions of Windows. They are widely available on the "grey market" and Internet and cost considerably less than retail full versions. Just be careful not to purchase a pirated copy.

Answered at 2:01 PM on November 05, 2008 | Read Comments [0]

I have a ton of files in my options\cabs folder. Can I delete these or do they have to stay there?

Asked by u1 in Computers & Technology at   7:40 PM on November 03, 2008

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hi,friend
Usually it's c:\windows\options\cabs for 95 OSR2 and 98 or c:\windows \options\install or c:\windows \options\cabs for Me? Cab files are compressed files containing one or more files. Microsoft uses them to store Windows and Applications on CD and floppy disks. These files, about 90 to 120 MBytes of them, were copied there during the installation process (see http://duxcw.com/digest/Howto/softw are/windows/cabs/movecabs.htm) and then (usually) used to install Windows from them instead of from the Windows CD. Whenever Windows needs a driver or file it will look for it there instead of the CD (if the Windows registry is configured correctly). This will save you the trouble of hunting for the Windows CD every time Windows needs a file. They can be removed if you have the Windows CD and it works OK. I would advise not deleting them if you have a manufacturer's recovery disk and not a separate Windows CD until you have verified that you can in fact access the cab files on the recovery CD (without doing a recovery). You may have to point Windows to the CD if it needs a file (or one could change the registry to point to the CD for the installation files).

Answered at 7:52 PM on November 03, 2008 | Read Comments [0]

I changed my display settings in Windows. After restarting Windows the display is so bad I cannot change them back. How can I change the settings?

Asked by w1 in Computers & Technology at   1:55 PM on November 05, 2008

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Press the F8 key just as windows is about to load, select the Safe Mode in the resulting menu, and change the settings (Right-click the Desktop with your mouse, Properties, Settings... Display adapter and monitor settings are accessed with the Advanced button).

Answered at 2:00 PM on November 05, 2008 | Read Comments [0]

How does one automate the Windows 2000 Pro logon when Windows boots-up?

Asked by va1 in Computers & Technology at   7:43 PM on November 03, 2008

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hi,friend
Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Users and Passwords, uncheck Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer, and click the Apply button. This results in a message box in which to enter the default user and password that will be automatically logged in. Fill-in the info and click OK. To change the default user, check the box, click the Apply button, check the box again, and click Apply...
Note: If you still want users to login, but want to eliminate the requirement to press Ctrl-Alt-Del to get the logon prompt, that can be done in the Advanced Tab of the Users and Passwords window.
If the computer logs into a Windows NT Server or 2000 Server domain, click Start, Run, and enter regedit. In regedit, click Help, Search, enter export, and follow the instructions for making a backup of the Windows registry by exporting it to a text file. Another, and perhaps better alternative is to simply make a new Emergency Repair Disk and opting to save the registry. Next, expand the registry tree by clicking + signs to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Mi crosoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\ Winlogon
Enter your domain name, account name, and password in DefaultDomainName, DefaultUserName, and DefaultPassword, using the values you would normally type when logging in. If values do not exist, you may add them with Edit, New, String Value, OK. Double-click the new String Value in the right window pane, and enter the password, etc. in the Value data box. The data type should be displayed as "REG-SZ." Quite regedit and restart Windows.
WARNING: Anyone with physical access to the computer will then be able to logon automatically to the domain and will have all of the capabilities afforded by the domain controller to the user specified by the registry entries.
Ref: MSKB Q234562 (simply type "mskb q234562" without the "" in the Internet Explorer Address box to access the article).

Answered at 7:50 PM on November 03, 2008 | Read Comments [0]

How does one fix Outlook/Outlook Express so hyperlinks work?

Asked by u1 in Computers & Technology at   7:41 PM on November 03, 2008

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hi,friend
This can be can be caused by the installation and uninstall of another browser such as Netscape. In Windows 9x/Me Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, Internet Options, Programs, and make sure the "Internet Explorer should check to see whether it is the default browser" checkbox is checked. This setting can be done in the Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in tools, Internet Options... See OLEXP: Internet Shortcuts in Outlook Express Do Not Start Web Browser (Q177054) at http://support.microsoft.com/defaul t.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q177054. for other steps.

Answered at 7:51 PM on November 03, 2008 | Read Comments [0]

How can I automate the Windows logon when Windows 98/Me boots-up?

Asked by va1 in Computers & Technology at   7:43 PM on November 03, 2008

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hi,friend
If you are logging into a Windows network with a Domain Controller (Windows NT/2000 server, Windows 2000 Pro, Linux, etc.) Otherwise, you can use the Windows logon to logon to to just Windows, if you do not have a network, or to both Windows and a peer-to-peer Microsoft network without a domain controller or login requirements. Boot-up Windows and Logon. Do not cancel the logon. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Network, Configuration, select Windows Logon, OK. Do not restart Windows when prompted. In the Control Panel, Double-click Passwords, Change Passwords tab, Change Windows Password, uncheck the Microsoft Networking check box if present (if you are also logging into a domain; that is handled elsewhere per above link), OK, enter your current password in the Old Password box, leave the New Password and Confirm New Password boxes blank, OK, OK. In the User Profiles tab, select All users of this PC use the same preferences, Close. This will do it in most cases. Restart Windows and test. If Windows prompts for a logon again, you may have to rename the password files. If you rename the password files all of the passwords Windows has stored for Internet Service Provider, web site, etc. logins may be forgotten. To rename the password files, click Start, Search or Find, For Files or Folders, enter *.pwl in the Search for files or folders named box, Look in: local hard drives, and change the .pwl extension for each file to .old (I use .dux, so I know I did it). Restart Windows. If you still get a logon prompt, it could be because you have TweakUI installed. You can find TweakUI in the Control Panel and fix it there.

Answered at 7:50 PM on November 03, 2008 | Read Comments [0]

How does one make a Windows 2000 boot floppy?

Asked by va1 in Computers & Technology at   7:44 PM on November 03, 2008

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hi,friend
There are four Windows 2000 Setup Boot floppies. The first one is bootable. To make a set of these disks, insert the Windows 2000 CD in a CD-ROM drive on any computer running Windows or MS-DOS with the drivers for CD-ROM drive access.
In Windows 2000, 9X or Me: Start, Run, enter D:\bootdisk\ makebt32 a: where D: is your CD-ROM drive.
In Windows 9X or Me: Start, Run, enter D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: where D: is your CD-ROM drive.
Microsoft Knowledgebase Article Q197063 says to use makebt32.exe for Windows 9X/Me and makeboot for Windows 2000/NT. Those directions are backwards from what worked for me.
From a DOS or Windows 98/Me boot/Startup floppy (http://duxcw.com/digest/Fromshop/s oftware/windows/startup/startup.htm , http://duxcw.com/digest/Howto/softw are/windows/winme/startup/page1.htm l)…
D:\bootdisk>makeboot a:
Windows 2000 Pro boot disks are not compatible with Windows 2000 Server and vice versa.
After booting to the first boot disk and repair a Windows 2000 computer that won’t boot may be possible with the Recovery Console and an Emergency Repair Disk (floppy). An Emergency Repair Disk (http://duxcw.com/faq/win/2krecov.h tm) should always be made after installing Windows 2000 and after changes affecting the hard disk configuration, etc. are made.

Answered at 7:49 PM on November 03, 2008 | Read Comments [0]

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