Hi linney
your suggestions in square brackets.
[XP uses the Read-only differently to previous operating systems when you are
looking at Folder Properties. Files are the same as before and can be
controlled via the Read-only check box.
Cannot Change the Read-Only Attribute of System Folders
]
tried that.
still didn't appear to change the folder attribute.
but all files in folder have archive attribute.
[How many Ianxxxx accounts are listed in Control Panel/ Users?]
Ian
Ian486
IanPort98
Guest [ guest account is off]
[How many Ianxxxx folders are visible in Documents and Settings?]
Ian
Ian486
Ian486.XPATHLON
Ian.IANXP
IAN~1~IAN
IANP
[Are there two users, one user called Ian.IANXP and one called Ian? ]
in documents and settings, Yes.
in User accounts No.
I did have troubles before ( local network) and i'd
played with domain, etc
& different computer names ianAthlon, Athlon,
xpAthlon.
& workgroups athlon, xpathlon, warroo.
maybe some of this excess baggage has resurfaced.
since reinstalling XP i haven't tried the network.
wife and self are off to Gheerulla ( near Kenilworth, Qld)
tomorrow for a couple of weeks. Friends have a property
- about 5 acres with dam, etc.
pretty good camping set up.
- power, showers (bush), flush dunny.
20 to as many as 50 people camp in tents or caravans
( RV's for US readers). 3 caravans on site already. but they have had around 20 vans at odd times.
We go to the Belli Hall to the bush dance for New Years Eve
& have our own jam sessions other nights.
i take the old portable ( win98).
I'll have a look at profiles when i get back, but i also
have a problem with the sound card. Not being recognised
- i think the sound card ( on the motherboard ) has died.
Son Adam sez it could be drivers etc so i'll prolly do a
reformat of c & d drivesm reinstall Xp etc when i get back.
if still no sound then i'll have to buy a pci sound card
(as advised by Adam).
ta again to all for the help & a good 2008 for all
Ian C
