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    win 2k pro autocheck file missing

    You can play w/ the registry, only if you feel comfortable doing so... ERD and Reg backup are good idea. (Though you probably know this, it should be said) :) Set to 0 for no autochk. Start Registry Editor (Regedit32.exe) and locate the following subkey...
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    IRQ Conflict when 1394 Card Added using Win2K

    chilinet, If you feel comfortable with it, yes select an open IRQ. Check for an open IRQ in Administrative Tools -> Computer Management -> +System Tools +System Information +Hardware Resourses +IRQs, This will provide a list of IRQs currently in use by your system. Good Luck. -md
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    NTFS vs. FAT32

    Check FAQ. There is specifically that question answered there. Have fun. -md
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    Shutdown Part Way?

    Some monitors have a blue sign on the screen specifying no signal input. If the screen is acting inconsistently with the CPU acting normally you may want to start putting away some funds for purchase of new monitor. Best of luck. -md
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    Win2000 Routing Problem

    Try running a "tracert" from a dos window and see if it's a rounting issue. "tracert servername". Best Regards -md
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    A Drive

    If you enter properties for the Floppy in My Computer. Select the Hardware tab & Highlight Floppy drive in window and click Properties button. In pull down menu for "Device Usage" the device can be disabled. If this is not what you were thinking of you may want to poke around User...
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    Scripting???

    never done it myself but check Windows Help "Switch.inf scripts, creating" Good Luck. -md Excerpt from Windows Help as follows: Creating Switch.inf scripts for network and dial-up connections The Switch.inf file, located in the systemroot\System32\Ras folder, is like a set of small...
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    Printing from DOS programs

    you could also share your local printer and then use the "net use" command. This i have not tried personally but it seems to make sense. Check net use -> overview in Windows Help. Good Luck. -md Net use Connects a computer to or disconnects a computer from a shared resource, or...
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    TCPIP.SYS and memory dumps

    Have you tried 1.)removing TCP/IP and reinstalling protocol, as well as client for MS Networks and reinstalling client. Else would suggest 2.)removing all protocols and clients then NIC from Device manager and installing with most recent drivers. After reinstall problem should be fixed. Best...
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    How do u stop the floppy from booting during bootup?

    you may want to check to see if a program is trying to be loaded during startup and is looking at the A Drive. Check Startup and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run (check all run options) to verify no access to A:\... This is slim chance, otherwise my money would...
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    Domain Change without admin pass

    Could you not create a blank user with only rights to connect to your domain and nothing else? You could in theory specify said user not be able to log on the network only connect to Domain, thus limiting security issues? I have not tried it but you may wish to. Best of Luck. -md
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    right click properties in explorer stopped working

    you may access error checking by using Windows Explorer, high-lighting desired disk, Choosing FILE (from the Menu Bar) and selecting Properties. Hope you can solve the r-click issue. -md
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    removing network from used laptop

    To remove yourself from network devices: 1) Unmap Network Drives (R-click "My Network Places"), 2) Remove unused printing devices from Settings/Printers, 3) Change from Domain to Workgroup (R-click "My Network Places" => Properties => Advanced Tab => Network Identification)...
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    Document management

    I think OmniPage Pro 9.0 Scan.Suite will do what you want. Best of Luck -md
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    Network "Details" In Win2K

    butchrecon, Sure, open Computer Management (local), R-click said icon and enter Properties. Open Network Identification tab and Description should be visible. you've help a lot of people in the past, glad to be able to return with possive results. C Ya! -md Just in case "To open...

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