Recent content by PatrickDickey

Well, I can safely say, I never even thought of the tiny footprint until I posted it here (and was greeted with the help of two experts). As for your second problem, I would put up a hijack report on here. Just to see if anything jumps out at people. I like Ad-Aware also, but I use SpyBot...

In Windows Explorer (the main way I do this), go into the Tools Menu, and click on Folder Options. Then, click on the view tab. In there you'll find "Hidden Files" Change the bullet to Show Hidden files. about 2 options below that is "Hie Protected Operating System Files...

Ok, the taskmanager problem sounds a lot like the one I had a month ago.. I'll find you a link for the answer, but basically, it's right click on the edge (grey area) and unhide it.. thread616-743987 for the second problem, I'm not sure what to tell you.. You could try ad removal software...

If you want to prevent spyware from changing your settings, and to a minor extent, make it harder for people to, then get spybot Search & Destroy from http://www.safer-networking.org and innoculate your computer.. I would then go so far as to remove the shortcut for IE from your desktop (Leave...

Also, I realized after I posted that, I should note a couple of things.. If your broadband is like my MSN DSL Setup, you cannot set it up with this layout. Modem connects to hub/switch, computers connect to other ports on hub/switch. You either have to set it up like this modem connects to...

I have a strange, stupid question that may solve the problem... Why don't you move the computer that is running Server downstairs and have it connected to the BT Broadband directly, and put the rest of the computers (including the one that is currently downstairs) on the hub that is connected...

Ahhhh.. Thanks bcastner.. I was mistaken.. I didn't realize that they had that cycle also. I had the assumption that after the support cycle ended, then distributors would stop carrying the product. Patrick.

I just wanted to check something... According to Microsoft's website at http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];LifeWin The support life cycle is March 31, 2005 and the extended is March 31, 2007. I could be wrong, and have an out of date page. Patrick. If the link doesn't show...

Well, I'm glad to see that the problem is resolved. And, I'm glad I could be of some help also. One thing now that you've got the computer up and running.. Did you make any type of Emergency Repair Disks? I'm sure Windows 98SE has some version of that on it. (Just not sure if it's in backup...

If that doesn't work, I always go to http://www.driversguide.com You can join for free, and they have a wide selection of drivers. Patrick.

Wouldn't it be safe to assume (and I'm not sure how to make it do this) that his second machine needs to be configured for the PPP adapter? and not the router? Or that he needs a Gateway assigned on the router? I'm basing this on, the fact that I have a router and no ICS on my machine.. My...

Anytime.. I've had to reset file types in the past.. That's how I remembered it. Comes from forgetting to uncheck "Always Use this program with the following file types" and not having the right program.. [wink] Patrick.

I guess I took it that she could still log onto her home network, just not the laptop.. If I'm mistaken, then she will have problems.. Plus, that means her IT guys won't be able to help her (Assuming she's not going to drag her PC into work). If it's her laptop that's problemmatic, and she...

While you're in Explorer File Types, you can just set it to Windows Media Player instead of deleting it. Just use the "Change" button, and select the program you want to use. You may want to know the exe name for the particular program (Just in case it doesn't specify the 'familiar...

Well, as for the e-mails, it depends on which program you're using.. In the new "Hotmail" [confused] you can adjust the settings to your time zone.. I would imagine it's the same with others. Let us know what e-mail programs/sites you're talking about.. Maybe someone knows how to do...