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  1. Torotech

    98 can't see floppy or CDRom

    Hi All, MAN, it's been a log time since I had to image a laptop with Windows 98...SMILE. Everytime I put the image on a Dell C Series or a Compaq laptop, the floppy and the CDRom won't work. I can hear them both, and they boot from both, but Windows doesn't "see" them. Any suggestions would be...
  2. Torotech

    Cleaning a Multi-User machine

    Hi All, I have a multi-user machine that executives use. For security reasons, I would like an automatic way to "clean" the computer after they log out. The executives leave their files on it, and Im concerned that other users could potentially get these files. .doc, .xls and .ppt on the...
  3. Torotech

    Connect Using Dial Up is Greyed Out

    Hi All, I have one Windows XP SP2 Dell D610 laptop that refuses to let me create a dial-up connection, thus I can't install a Cingular PC Card modem or get I-Pass to work. When I go to "Create a new connection", "Set connection manually", the "Connect Using Dial-up" and "Connect using...
  4. Torotech

    File Copy Block

    Hi Tek-Tip Comrades, On our Windows 2003 File and Print server, the guy who was in charge put a block on certain files so that users couldn't copy them to the server. On the C drive of ther server, I have no problem moving data. However, on the E drive, I can't move folders from one area to...
  5. Torotech

    MS Patch and Office XP-Network drives

    Hi All, Anyone having problems with the new Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-015? I have "some" machines now where MS Office XP products go to "not responding" when you tey to "Save As" and it tries to hit our network drives. If you uninstall this latest patch, it work fine. Doing MS updates...
  6. Torotech

    Office XP key

    Hi All, I have to rebuild a computer that has Office XP. I have the CD, but not the key. Can I pull up the key from the computer before I rebuild it? I want to wipe and rebuild because she is a SLOW DOG. LOL.. Thanks in advance. Best Regards, Todd
  7. Torotech

    Export Calndar-Contacts

    Hi All, What is the best way to export the calendar and contacts in Outlook? Specifically, this person would like to use them at home in their personal Outlook. Thanks in advance. Best Regards, Todd
  8. Torotech

    Office 2002 hangs when trying to search clipart

    Hi All, If I open word or PP click insert,picture,clipart,then do search the program hangs. I have to end task. It does the same thing on my coworkers computers. We have Office XP 2002, and XP SP2. Thanks in advance. Best Regards, Don
  9. Torotech

    Adding a Windows XP Shared printer to a G5

    Hi All, I added my HP Photosmart 8250 printer that is locally installed on my XP machine to my G5 thru the G5 printer add after sharing it on my XP. Do I need to install the HP Apple driver on the G5 also? Or because it's using the XP as a "print server", it shouldn't need it? Thanks in...
  10. Torotech

    Remove "accessories"/"startup" folders for all users

    Hi All, Do any of you fine people how I can remove "Accessories" and "Startup" folders from "all programs" in XP2 for ALL users? I'm not having any luck,including looking thru GPEDIT. Thanks in advance. Best Regards, Todd
  11. Torotech

    Seeing a slave drive in 98

    Hi All, I can't remember how to get Windos98 to see a slave drive. My compaq sees the slave in the BIOS, but not in explorer. Partion magice...or is there an easier way? Thanks in advance. Best Regards, Don
  12. Torotech

    Word 2002- MS Query add-in?

    Hi All, Is there an add-in for MS Query in Word? If so, how do I find/install it? From what I am learning, this feature will select the info from the query in Access -- Otherwise, the info appears as a table and therefore the results of the query do not load. Thanks in advance, Todd
  13. Torotech

    Admin Rights for installing a Printer

    Hi All, Anyone know of a work around if I have a powers user that needs to install a printer? I want to change our XP SP2 image to allow this for our pwr users. Thanks in advance. Best Regards, Don Schmitzer
  14. Torotech

    Admin/Power user for installing a printer

    Hi All, Do any of you know a change I could make to an image to allow power users to install printers? On some printers, you must be an administrator to install a local printer, even though the drivers are there. My users have XP SP2. Thanks in advance. Best Regards, Don Schmitzer
  15. Torotech

    xp search hangs

    Hi All, I have a XP Pro SP2 with all updates and patches. Everytime I do a "search" for anything, the computer hangs. Even if I stop the search. I have to end task. I have rebuilt it...same issue. I'm not using Indexing service and there are no external drives attached. Any suggestions are...
  16. Torotech

    MS Java 3810

    Hi All, We have an old application that apperently only works on Microsoft Java VM. I have managed to track down & download a version of MS VM (version 3810). Does anyone know if MS still does security patches for this? I heard they have extended the support date till 2007, but I'm curious...
  17. Torotech

    Auto Run Feature

    Hi All, Is there a way to disable the auto run feature on 2003 server? In other words, say I plug in a USB drive. I don't want it to open a folder and search the drive. Thanks in advance. Best Regards, Todd
  18. Torotech

    Need HP Printer for posters

    Hi All! Any suggestions for an HP printer that would print 11X17 posters? MAC-G. Not too pricey...smile. Thanks in advance. Best Regards, Todd
  19. Torotech

    Wireless Zero Configuration not starting..

    Hi All, Anyone know why on a Dell D600, wireless zero configuration doesn't always start..even though it is set to. This causes my users and myself a lot of problems. WIN XP and the latest driver from Dell for the internal wireless are installed. We use Windows wireless configuration..no...
  20. Torotech

    Connecting remotely

    Hi All, I'm trying to connect to a Windows 2000 server remotely, but someone has changed the settings somehow in that I get the following error from any workstation: Remote connections might not be enabled.... I get no reply when pinging this server, either. Is there a way to enable remote...

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