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Password encryption in sysprep
Posted on April 29th, 2006 | 5 Comments

I'm using sysprep on win xp sp2 machines to setup before a ghost deployment. Is there a way to encrypt the password used to join the domain within the ..inf file?

Multiples paper trays on HP 1320 TN
Posted on April 29th, 2006 | 1 Comments

Using a dos program in windows 98 my program prints both copies out of the top tray. Using a XP workstaion with the same program it prints properly ie: one from top tray and 1 from lower tray. I...

XP pro install problem with Standard PC
Posted on April 29th, 2006 | 4 Comments

recently i ordered a new PC with 915 chipset. And i reinstalled XP because i need standard PC mode. But after i selected standard pc in setup prograss, the setup hang up with message "starting the...

The Geniune Advantage
Posted on April 29th, 2006 | 3 Comments

This Sucks!. I bought my copy of XP pro a few years ago, I wanted all of the fruit as I run (well most of the time it works) a small network at home. The whole thing runs on shoe strings, like old...

Windows PE Newsgroup
Posted on April 28th, 2006 | 1 Comments

Hello Does a seperate Windows PE public newsgroup exist ? regards jörn

Windows xp pro installation
Posted on April 28th, 2006 | 1 Comments

I'm trying to instal on an upgraded pc, new board, new processor, new memory, but sistem stops when inspecting hardware. What can I do?

XP home to pro upgrade
Posted on April 28th, 2006 | 8 Comments

I recently purchased a Dell. They incorrectly shipped it with xp home instead of xp pro.. via Dell's customer support, they issued me a re-installation CD. However, the XP pro setup program,...

Help with Deployment
Posted on April 28th, 2006 | 2 Comments

Can someone help me break down the steps of OS deployment over the network? Am I right in breaking it down into?: Load and configure OS on master machine Load drivers on master machine Load...

Copying xp setup files error missing files (kodak.dll)
Posted on April 28th, 2006 | 1 Comments

I have recently brought a new motherboard (Gigabyte GA-K8NE SKT754) and am trying to install window xp home, I get through the formating stage and then when xp copys the setup files my computer stops...

Imaging Recommendation Needed
Posted on April 28th, 2006 | 2 Comments

We are in a relatively small office (350 users + 300 outside) and are currently using RIS to deploy images. We typically have to reimage 7 machines a week. The RIS server was setup by an ex-employee,...

NOTIFICATION ICONS
Posted on April 28th, 2006 | 1 Comments

i TRIED TO REMOVE MY NOTIFICATION ICONS USING THE TASK MANAGER BUT TO AVAIL. iS THERE ANOTHER WAY TO DO THIS?

Removal of hardware
Posted on April 28th, 2006 | 1 Comments

I'm installing XP-Pro on some custom equipment. In the resent past, I've been able to load the OS and then remove the CD-ROM drive. But on the copies of the OS I just purchased when I try this I...

Shared Printer install - Windows 2003 32 bit and Windows XP x64
Posted on April 28th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Here is an easy one: I have trying to share a printer on a windows 2003 server (32bit version) I click on additional drivers and tick the x64 line and then OK – I select my x64 drive downloaded...

unable to install xp-pro sp2
Posted on April 28th, 2006 | 3 Comments

I have win2k-pro on my system. I installed a new disk drive and purchased an xp-pro upgrade. I ran xp setup and told it to perform a new install, because I want to install it onto the new drive...

Will I need a new copy of XP
Posted on April 28th, 2006 | 14 Comments

Hello. I have a Windows XP home (OEM version) and my motherboard has gone out on me and I have to send it back. Since ABIT does not make my motherboard anymore (its AGP), they are sending me a...

Can you buy a Windows XP install disk?
Posted on April 28th, 2006 | 1 Comments

I still have my COA label for Windows XP Home but I lost my Windows XP Home full install disk. Is it possible to buy the CD without having to buy a new license or COA.

Does not recognize keyboard when booting from a CD
Posted on April 28th, 2006 | 2 Comments

Hi; I have a new Dell Dimension that has USB ports only for the keyboard. The keyboard works fine for going into the BIOS setup and "hitting a key" to boot from the CD. But once it gets to the...

Problem with Sysprep and device manager
Posted on April 28th, 2006 | 1 Comments

Sorry, I have also post in the public.deployment.desktop newsgroup....I wan not sure which one to post to... I have been trying to solve this problem for 1 week now , and I am...

Repair of OEM XP - Supplier bust and disk lost
Posted on April 27th, 2006 | 1 Comments

I need to re-install XP on a Tiny machine that came with OEM windows (USB connectivity problems). I have another XP disk that I used to legally upgrade an old W98 machine to XP. I thought I could...

Backing up XP Home on a brand new machine
Posted on April 27th, 2006 | 1 Comments

I have just bought a new machine and it came with no installation disk or driver CDs but came already installed with XPHome and some software such as Sonic 7. I would like to ackup this factory...