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I need to disable the installation of "mass storage" devices (USB thumbdrives) via policy. All clients are running XP and connected to a domain running 2003 servers. I know how to disable the USB ports all together via policy, but that isn't acceptable as the users on the network are using USB...

temporary workaround... You could have your application backup to a temp directory on the hard drive, once that backup is complete, then burn to CDR using XP. -- Pugsley

I believe that Active Desktop may be enabled. disable that and prevent it from starting again. I think they might be getting around it by browing the internet, finding a pic, rt click on it and set as background. I know thats how I got around it elsewhere. They did finally crack down .. when...

Which IP? I'm guessing public IP... that really depends on your provider. The easiest way to change your IP is to let your DHCP lease expire while the modem is disconnected from the network. That is obviously if bellsouth is using DHCP. (probablly) Different providers have different lease...

I'm running XP Pro Corp and I would rather not nuke the hard drive and start over. ya know .. figure out the problem instead. The problem : I cannot ping any LAN computer names after about 2 minutes from powerup. I can't run a UNC from the run line either. I can ping their IP I can ping...

Excellent I found this article of great help. I too upgraded my firmware and started having problems. Once I switched it back ... no problem! I probably would have figured it out in time .. but I hate pulling out my hair.

I have never done it but I can recommend not to. A small hair or dust particle accidentally left inside will cause a head crash. From the noises you described, it's possible that your current drive had a head crash in which your platters are now worthless. Sorry to deliver bad news -- Pugsley