Windows 2000 Workstation
Windows 2000 Professional help and discussions.
1671 topics in this forum
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Add / remove missing icons
by Guest Virgilijus- 1 reply
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When I open up the Add/Remove programs, some of the icons are missing and all I have is a box with a red x and the comment Computer Graphic. How did they get missing and how can I get them back?
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Error Code 31 - PLEASE HELP
by Guest Shane- 4 replies
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Hi. We had to rebuild Windows 2000 Server and then do a restore of system state from the most recent backup. That went great. but now we cannot get the CD rom to work. it sees it, but Error code 31 will not allow us to use it. I've tried the registry fix they keep saying but it WILL NOT WORK. Please help us get this fixed. i've uninstalled/reinstalled, tried deleting upper and lower filters from the registry, unplugging it.....nothing! error code 31 keeps coming back.
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Why have two operating systems ?
by Guest eXistenZ- 4 replies
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A recent post: I am looking for information that will show me how to build multiple installations (2 minimum) of Windows 2000 Professional on the same physical disk (multi-boot). I need the option to choose which installation I will boot from when I start the CPU. ------------------------------------- Can someone explain why some people want 2 installations of the same OS. eXistenZ
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SP4 not being recognized as SP4
by Guest Harlan Messinger- 4 replies
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I'm trying to use the wizard for migrating my settings from my old computer Windows 2000 system to my new Vista Business system. On the old machine, I keep getting a message on the old machine telling me that I have to have at least Windows 2000 SP4. But I *have* SP4 installed! Why does it think I don't?
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Blue screen system halted message on start up
by Guest Lee MacMillan- 14 replies
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Recently had to replace a failed mobo and do a repair install. All went well and I've got all the service packs updated. The system runs fine if it starts but about every 3rd start up attempt (I only use this machine 2 or 3 times a week), as soon as Windows starts to load (after the main screen), I'll get a blue screen with the message "system halted, contact your hardware vendor." I haven't changed any components other than the mobo (an Epox 8KHA+ that was in my WinXP machine for several years). As noted, if Windows loads, the sytem runs fine with no indication of a problem. At first I thought my network card wasn't fully seated but I pulled it out and go…
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Mysterious "invisible" folder
by Guest Ray K- 7 replies
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I was infected with a virus that put over 22,000 ZIP files in a folder called c:\...\Fonts\', which I found by using Search to detect the *.ZIP files. (Note the apostrophe following Fonts\; it's the folder name, not a typo on my part.) Yet when I tried navigating to that folder using Explorer, I couldn't find any subfolders of Fonts. I have Folder Options/View set to "Show hidden files and folders" and do NOT have the "Hide protected operating system files" box checked. So why won't Explorer show the Fonts subfolder that Search found? Thanks, Ray
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Dial-up connections with multiple users
by Guest Blaiirrr- 0 replies
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I setup a pc with a dial-up connection to the internet and all worked fine. Then I setup multiple user accounts and ensured the dial-up shortcut displayed on the desktop for all users - but now the connection doesn't work. One user is setup as an Administrator, the others are Power Users. Any ideas off the top of your heads?
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Domain Controller Issues - Urgent Help
by Guest bcurran@gmail.com- 1 reply
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Due to some issues with a failed domain controller upgrade to new hardware, I am having an issue with my domain controllers. I demoted one of my DCs after this upgrade and had many issues. I restored the DC from backup, however now that DC does not appear in the Domain Controllers group under AD Users and Computers. My question is, can I just run DCPROMO again to make it a domain controller again. I have another DC that is functioning and is authenticating users and allowing for Exchange mail delivery just fine. The only issue I have is that when our users change their passwords, through Netware, and try to sync them with windows, their Windows accounts keep gett…
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Mysterious invisible folder
by Guest Ray K- 2 replies
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I was infected with a virus that put over 22,000 ZIP files in a folder called c:\...\Fonts\', which I found by using Search to detect the *.ZIP files. (Note the apostrophe following Fonts\; it's the folder name, not a typo on my part.) Yet when I tried navigating to that folder using Explorer, I couldn't find any subfolders of Fonts. I have Folder Options/View set to "Show hidden files and folders" and do NOT have the "Hide protected operating system files" box checked. So why won't Explorer show the Fonts subfolder that Search found? Thanks, Ray
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What haqppends to a file or folder that was deleted remotely
by Guest molsen- 2 replies
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A user in the network accessed the server shares through the run command. He or she deleted a very important file. My question is where does the file go when it is deleted? It is not in the recycler on the server or on the individuals computer nor their recycle bin? Thanks for your time!
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windows 2003 OEM License
by Guest guv- 1 reply
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Is there anyway on a windows 2003 server you can check the OEM license through the registry instead of the label on the back of the server.
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Symantec NetDetect scheduled task disabled
by Guest Dubious Dude- 5 replies
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I'm running Windows 2000 professional, SP4, with the corporate version of Symantec AntiVirus, full version 10.0.2.2000. When I log in as administrator, I see that one of the scheduled tasks is Symantec NetDetect, but it is disabled and has never run. I haven't found a way to show when the task was created. Despite it being diabled, Symantec AntiVirus seems to automatically update anyway. Is this scheduled task simply a hold-over from older versions of Symantec AntiVirus?
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Explorer hangs when adding scheduled task
by Guest Dubious Dude- 5 replies
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I am using Windows 2000 Professional, SP4. As a power user, I tried to add a scheduled task using the Scheduled Task Wizard. After the clicking Next on the 1st step, the Wizard hangs, and explorer.exe takes up 99% of the CPU. The only information I've found on the WWW and usenet is for Windows XP: 1) A general referral to generic troubleshooting for scheduled tasks. It doesn't seem to address the inability to create a scheduled task. http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/thread-519894.php 2) A vague description of the problem at Microsoft. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;841846 The solution in (2) is related to hotfixes. Since Micros…
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Resize system drive HDD
by Guest Pleo- 4 replies
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Seems complicated. Any alternative method. Please advise. Thanks. "Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com> ¦b¶l¥ó news:<urCjJ91IIHA.3940@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl> ¤¤¼¶¼g... > > "Pleo" <pleoel@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:usOt34zIIHA.5160@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > >A Server has three 18.2G HDD (wide ultra3 SCSI-3 10kII) and have the > > following partition table on W2k Server. > > > > Disk0 (Dynamic, 33.91GB) - C: Capacity 2.93GB FAT D: Capacity 30.94GB > > NTFS > > Disk1 (Dynamic, 16.96GB) - D: Capacity 16.96GB NTFS > > > > Therefore the volume drive now has the following capacity >…
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Multiple Installations of Windows 2000 on same disk
by Guest stephenfunari- 17 replies
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Hello, I am looking for information that will show me how to build multiple installations (2 minimum) of Windows 2000 Professional on the same physical disk (multi-boot). I need the option to choose which installation I will boot from when I start the CPU. Thanks Steve Funari
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microsoft .net framework update
by Guest JM- 1 reply
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I've heard that people have been having problems with the microsoft .net framework updates. I was wondering if it was a good idea to install these updates for windows 2000. Has anyone else been having problems with these updates on windows 2000? Thanks, JM
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Start Menu app is told to launch Maximized, but it launches Normal.
by Guest baobob@my-deja.com- 1 reply
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I have had this problem sporadically for untold years in seemingly all versions of Windows. I have an app in my Start menu. If I right-click on it and look at its Properties, the Run field says "Maximized". Yet it launches in a Normal (Restored) window. If Windows is designed properly, this should be irrelevant, but I'll say it anyway, just in case: The thing I'm launching is ncpa.cpl (Network and Dial-Up Connections). How do I force Windows to do what it says, and launch it maximized? Thanks much. ***
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Excellent website for Microsoft Certifications
by Guest cisco exp.- 0 replies
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Great website for Microsoft (MCSE,MCSA) Certification Professionals, http://certadvisor.blogspot.com Good luck to all.
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When will support end?
by Guest Malak- 4 replies
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Hi, what is the scoop on when Microsoft will stop providing updates for 2K? thanks!
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Major Startup Problems
by Guest Ray K- 6 replies
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Probably due to the win32.agent.cmn virus that got me earlier today, despite using several programs to remove it, including SpyBot, I can't boot properly, Once I get past the splash screen, I see the desktop and all the icons. But once all the startup items are loaded, I see a series of newly opening dialog boxes that say c:\WINNT\Syustem32\command.com. After dozens open within about 45 seconds, I get an Program Error dialog box that says "explorer.exe has generated errors and will be closed by Windows. You need to restart the program." Hitting Cancel closes this box, but I'm left with original dozens of boxes. If I use Task Manager to try to close them, I eve…
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Replacing the c: drive
by Guest Ray K- 8 replies
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Due to the various problems described in my post of a few minutes ago, I'm ready to replace my c: drive. My system consists of a primary master drive partitioned as C, E and F, and a primary slave drive partitioned as D and G. My plan is to remove both these drives and install a new primary master, again partitioned as C, E, and F. Once I reinstall w2k and sp4, I'll put the old C/E/F drive in the primary slave position and copy the data from the E and F partitions onto the new E and F partitions. (There are no programs on the E and F partitions; just data I've created.) Then I'll reinstall all my programs on the new C drive and wherever possible copy their var…
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Start up error message regarding NET Framework
by Guest Lee MacMillan- 1 reply
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Just had to do a repair install due to a hardware failure. Now I get a message at the end of the Windows 2000 start up that says "Please set registry key HKLM/software/microsoft/NETFramework/installRoot to point to ..NET Framework install location." I don't have NET Framework installed (that I know of). I don't see this key in the registry either. I am up to date on updates (SP4, etc.) How do I get rid of this?
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Moving from W2k to XP with a Big HD
by Guest W. Watson- 7 replies
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Back in August I had some concerns about installing W2K on a modern motherboard and a large SATA hardrive (HD). After getting some help here, I summarized the process as below. However, I just left the HD size as W2K had set it, and did not use any tool to increase the size to it's full size. I'm now going to move the OS up to XP. Will it do this for me? If not, what's a recommended way to get XP to use the full capacity of the HD? =============Basics on How to Install W2K================ Rev. Aug. 18, 2007 I've learned a bit more about this, and it's reflected in this revision post. [start of an Aside on How This Got Started] Learned from various so…
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windows 2000 server select iso
by Guest TB- 1 reply
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I am looking for a download of windows 2000 server select iso. Does anyone have a location for this.
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Unable to Copy and Paste
by Guest Dewey- 0 replies
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We have a windows 2000 server with SP4 and all the latest patches running Citrix Metaframe XP. The problem is rather odd, here is a scenario: I had a zip file I wanted to extract and move to the Desktop. I created a folder named tools. I extracted the files to a directory where I wanted to keep them for future use. I then tried to copy the files from that folder to the tools folder on the desktop. When I try to move the files I get no error it just doesn't happen. I could however extract the files from WinZip to that same folder instead of moving them there through explorer. Now for the odd part. I can go to another server and access the hidden share \\co…