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I am using Windows XP Professional as my server but I want to have two servers on the the same internet network. One for streaming and the other for serving the LAN. Pls, how do I do it.

Hi all. Some months back, I had some Windows problems and ended up having to reinstall XP Pro on a new drive. Since then I have recovered most of my old files from the old drive, and deleted lots of stuff off it, including Windows. However, having decided to format the old drive and use it for backups, I spent some time scouring it for...

I have reformatted an older Windows98 computer, using a format command installed on a floppy. The C drive is now clear of any files as expected. The computer now recognizes the floppy A drive, but does not read the DC D drive. I can change to the D directory, but when trying D:\ dir get the message "CDR101 Not ready reading drive D", although...

On XP, I have a problem where, with either media player 10 or 11, only one user can run the application. All others, the process starts then just dies. Any ideas?

.ini file contains simple text date. Why then there was a need of having a file with .ini extension when .txt file could do the same thing ?

i recieve cannot find script engine.. this has seemed to ocurr after dot net install for VB

Dear Sir The differnce between windows xp & windows 2000 operating systems Regards Sathish

When I updated my Windows, first it took 2 days and second I now cannot get to the Intrenet. It shows it is "connecting" but my screen locks up and I cannot get out.

If you have reason to believe that a DRIVER is faulty or not correctly working such as Sound or Video drivers etc... before posting and asking what to do try some of the following steps to troubleshoot the issues at hand. Check to be sure you installed the Driver. “I know you may ask well that’s dumb, sadly I can’t count how many times I have...

Hi i am doni , my system crashes and i'm using windows 2003 R2 server Enterprise Edition from today morning my system restared repeatedly so i dont know whats the problem. I don't know how to operate the recover console wizard give me any idea r tutorial to gain some knowledge from the recovery console. With Regards, Doni.

Hi, I'm using VB Express 2005, I'm wondering if there is any way to force the focus onto an application that is running but not visible (i.e. using an API call)? Any code in VB.net would be appreciated... I have already posted this in the VB forum but was told to post here as it is an API issue... Thanks in advance!

I want allocate some memory which can be store files in a folder for a particular user (not Windows user) which is created by my application. When he opens that folder then it should ask for password to open that folder and I can open it through my application (by giving password) for that user. My Application may be any of this MS...

Hi Experts, I got some problems on some pcs,it may be a virus. the problem is I can't see some installed application programs and I can't remove them on ADD/REMOVE PROGRAM,and they don't have uninstall program too,I don't know how this happen. If anyone had any idea please let me know.

<Excerpted from this thread.> i just suffered the same thing, and wanted to throw this out there for future reference. my system drive also failed - the data is good, but between the platter and the mainboard it randomly gets skewed and causes a crc error when reading from the drive. needless to say, windows can't boot from it anymore, and...

Something has recently 'happened' to my MSDN for VB6. Wherever there used to be a hyperlink to another topic, there is now a symbol of some sort, and if I click on it, dial-up starts. I've tried de-installing and re-installing both MSDN on its own, and VB6 then MSDN, to no avail. Any ideas, please?

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Hi, this is my first post on here, and I am am here because I seriously need some help with my Vista. My problem is I accidentally deleted nearly all my save files for my favorite game, about 30 hours worth of gameplay. It goes without saying that I really don't want to do all that game content again...I know the files should be in the Recycle Bin...

in My Computer > Properties .. The processor is showing twice i mean two time although there is only one processor in my computer. that is 2.0 Ghz and its showing .. http://i9.tinypic.com/6b0c5kz.jpg i know its a silly question .. but just to know why ? :P thanks in advance

Hi, I need to send a mail using Outlook with an attachment, using DOS / Command Line. The line of code i am using is \outlook.exe /c ipm.note /m enmail@sender.com /a C:\attachedFile.txt The above code opens the outlook in a new message window with the file attached. To send it, i have to manually click SEND button. What i want is...

My laptop (obviously not the one i am using now) suddenly wouldnt start up today. the error reads : Windows could not start becasue the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows Setup using the original Setup CD-ROM. Select 'r' at the first screen to start...

I m Posting the problem that i m facing about couple of days when i click on any folder in my system it creates another folder named as 'Newfolder' is this virus or worm or spyware or so called .... could u let me know what is best solution with out formatting the system or reinstall the Windows (windows xp) Looking for reply from...

hi all i'm installing windows xp on Maxtor SATA 300 GB but setup prompts with the error of: setup did not find any hard disk drives.... its showing in bios I tried to download drivers for this but i didn't find on internet even on maxtor.com the problem is my hdd model is 6V300F0 which isn't listed in maxtor's HDD lists. :(

I have been moving files from the network PCs to the Server and all the files tell me they are read only. I have went threw all the permissions and securities and I even tried the Microsoft attribute change and still the files read "read only" when anyone tries to access the files threw the network. Any suggestions? It's driving me nuts!!!!!!!!

Hi I am having two systems one is AMD 64bit and the other one is Intel pentium 4, 1.4ghz & 845chipset mercury mother board, 256md sd ram. windows xp recently i have taken BSNL dataone broadband connection, the problem is if i switch on the modem it hangs but amd is working fine. (require help for the same) tnx