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I got over this problem by installing the drivers, (prior to hardware) in the system folder. After that, I did add new hardware. When it came to the driver prompt, I simply pointed it to the drivers in the driver folder. After the successful install, I did a hot disconnect and then shutdown...

first of all, go to explorer, find the file and do a right click to discover any attributes assigned to the file. If there are no atrributes assigned, go to the command line run mode, and delete in that method. Good Luck! and have a Great Day

what I am looking for is the registry key and coding that removes the login prompt when windows boots up. I tried HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/NETWORK/LOGON But can not seem to get the value set properly.

what you need to do is a low level format first, using fdisk. After that is accomplished you will be able to format the drive and install the new OS. At least that is how I got around the problem. Setting up a primary partition. You first must set up your Primary DOS Partition. To do this, type...

The solution was changing the installation disk. Sorry, the setup went smooth as silk when I got a new install disk. *sigh* without MS support. They will not give me a new disk either.

I am working on a compac, installing win98. The system locks up on the first run. on a step by step boot, it goes no further than msmouse.vxd There are no driver conflicts in device manager whilke running in safe mode. I have tried loading several times to no avail. any ideas?

try goggle search engine for some, now these may come up with "illegal" hacking programs or for legitimate third party software designed for sysadmins us zdnet and search in their downloads.

I would recommend shutting down the system, disconnecting the modem, if external, if internal remove the card. Start the system back up, allowing it to completely load up. Do a normal shutdown. Reinstall the card and then reboot. That has cleared up this error in the past for me. If you have...

Exchange supports (personal Store files) PST files. However there are some good reasons not to use PST files as a default mail delivery location. Server based rules will not work on PST data and PST files can not be opened for shared access. The data held is difficult to maintain centrally, and...

It sounds as though there may be a default left that has a size limitation built into it. go to the registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MSExchangeIMC\Parameters and check it for the size parameter. The maximum registry value allowed is 4,294,967,295. As far as...

direct connection, parallel cables, ensure they are correct for direct connection. Specifically ask for them so that if they give you the wrong ones you can return them.

the simplest method would be to upgrade to 1e5.5 if you have 5.5 and this occurs, you go to tools, internet options, advanced and restore defaults In 5.0 restore defaults is located in preferences

If I were to do this and wanted a COMPLETE format, I would make a boot disk and then simply f disk the drive. Then I would format the drive.

Well I gave it a try, I will keep you advised as to the results. I checked the config.sys file through notepad, one was present but it had no content. So i wrote the script and saved it and rebooted. I also deleted only the temp files that had no contents. I left the tmp files that were in the...

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