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We connect to a Win2k3 Fileserver via VPN. We have both Vista and XP machines connecting in. So that users don't have to remember the IP Address we have added an entry to the hosts files of the client machines - giving the server the name Zeus. When accessing Remote Desktop or other services this works fine. However when accessing files shares, \\Zeus we get the following message: "Zeus is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource." If however we enter the IP address of the same machine into the file browser it accesses it no problem. This is happening on all the client machines, so I'm thinking it must be a server issue, b…

RE: Accounts assigned to services Hi All I am in the process of renaming our admin account on the domain and changing the password. Just want to know if there is a quicker way other than popping onto all the servers and seeing if this account is used on any of them to host services. Cheers Baz

Hi, I have a need to reinstall windows 2003 server which is my DC. When this is done, I will re-create the domain with the same name as it was before. For the computers/users that log on to this domain, I have noticed before that they have to rejoin the domain, and that means that a new 'user' is created on the client PC. (Under the user directory there is username.001) Is there away to : 1 - Either backup the domain details so that after rebuilding the server, i can just restore the domain details, and the client connect as they did before 2- Have the client PCs connect to new DC without creating a new user OR 3 register the client comp…

Hello there, What is a reliable indicator to see if my machine is paging excessivelly and I need more memory? How does the paging work? I use XP Pro. Thanks, T

Hi, I googled for Tweak ui and went to an m/s site where it described the toys available under the Tweak utility...... but the one I really wanted wasnt there. The one I want is the toy/app/tweak that gets rid of Shortcut-Arrows on the desktop. I have it on my win98 comp and it works just fine,,, Q: does the Tweak ui for xp offer this? does anyone know where I can get a utility to do this on XP? thanks.

How do you go about re-installing XP on the same machine that its currently on, without Microsoft questioning the copyright. I know I would have to register it again also using the same product key codes. -- Don''t have the time to go though all the help web sites

I want to reset windows on my laptop. i just want all my stuff deleted besides windows. any way to do that?

Hi there, I have an XP Pro machine, recently new Dell Optiplex 745, I connect to a switch and my network speed is only 10 Mbps, speed and duplex set to auto in network card properties. What can I check? Thanks, T

Hi Whenever I open another window in IE by clicking on a link the new window always opens half of its normal size as opposed to full size. How can I rectify this problem please. TIA

We have a rather adventurous teen. We'd like to limit the number of applications on her desktop and password restrict IE7. When I set up a new desktop account it randomly included a number of applications, including IE7, and it wouldn't let me delete any.

Without creating a shortcut or copying the exe from to program folder to my desktop. I don't want a shortcut nor do I want the IE7 icon with the file name (iexplore.exe) because I can't get rid od the .exe extension. thanks.

A colleague of mine made the mistake of letting his secretary stick her memory stick into his laptop's USB port. Totally shagged! So I managed to get it to connect to the internet again, installed the latest version of AVG Internet Security, BUT ..... some major problems remain. Please do NOT answer, unless you have a known solution .... I do NOT want "have you tried...." or "I think this may help...." type responses. Many thanks in advance for your understanding this. FYI, the lapton is running XP sp 2. The problems left are:- 1. Clicking on drive name (or even right clicking) does not open/explore the drive . Instead I get the "Open with" wind…

my cd drive is actiong funny it will not read certain cd's such as my cd that has a copy of my mother board and ect I went to properties to see if I could od anything thing but the programs to do so are gone don't know where they went I have them but it wont show up on the properties tab on the cd drive.

I have a external hard drive, 500 gb- It came installed with a software program called memeo- It is ok on the documents, pictures and such, however if I want to make a complete back up I was told to do it with windows xp backup. I looked . at it and I got confused on what way to select where it goes after it is completed. Can someone guide me through the tech stuff so after I make back up where and how to get it on my external hard drive. I was also told by Dell that I really do not need a complete back up, I am confused. I just want to be safe, that is why Iought an external hard drive .

Hi, Windows 2003 Server SP2 When I make a change to the domain policy I notice that my two member servers don't seem to reflect the update in their local security policy until I reboot them. Then the LSP settings show the new values. I try running gpupdate /force from the cmd line on these boxes but no joy. Also I have a number of servers that are standalone, is there any way to refresh their local security policy after modifying it without rebooting? Would appreciate any advice. Thanks, Stuart