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  1. FosTech

    Any tips on exporting .pst files, renaming, then re-importing.

    iblearnen, No need to export a .PST file. Simply copy the file and then do the import on the second machine. You can even copy the PST to the C:\Documents and Settings\"USER NAME"\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook folder and Outlook will load the file. If this does not cut the...
  2. FosTech

    XP Pro installation on two computers?

    firewolfrl, Thanks for posting the links and information. Very interesting stuff. I have already created ghost images of both partitions and copied them on to a bootable DVD with the Ghost executable. I registered and activated prior to making the image, so activation is not required everytime...
  3. FosTech

    XP Pro installation on two computers?

    linney, Thanks for taking the time to reply to my post. The issue here is that I would be using the disc from the desktop (XP Pro) to reinstall a clean version of Windows XP Pro and I would use the COA (XP Pro) from the bottom of the IBM T30 notebook. There is no crime here except that I prefer...
  4. FosTech

    XP Pro installation on two computers?

    Thanks Bill, Just as I thought. I have seen worse recovery installations that dump a pile of junk (AOL, trial versions of software etc.), but the IBM is not too bad, but still - a clean installation gives me a warm feeling in my techinal heart. Regards, -Brett
  5. FosTech

    XP Pro installation on two computers?

    Hello! I have two computers (a Desktop PC and an IBM T30 notebook) and each have their own COA. The IBM notebook has a "hidden" recovery partition and has the COA on the bottom of the unit. The desktop has a retail copy of XP Pro with its own COA. After performing the XP recovery process on the...
  6. FosTech

    Resize 3rd party program windows

    tina2, You may want to check to see if you screen resolution has changed. Trying increasing the resolution - (Control Panel / Display / Settings) by moving the screen resolution slider to the right. -Brett
  7. FosTech

    Laptop automatically goes to standby when logging in

    bmeche, The computer should not go into hibernation if the Power Management is disabled in the BIOS setup. Try this and see if you can start normally to make a setting change in Windows. -Brett
  8. FosTech

    Laptop automatically goes to standby when logging in

    bmeche, Are you able to start in Safe Mode without the hibernation starting? Give it a try. -Brett
  9. FosTech

    Password Protected FIles?

    questgirl, You are not specific as to what kind of password protected files you are attempting to scan, but here's some information about scanning password protected ZIP files...
  10. FosTech

    Find and Replace for files

    iisman, Give this free utility a try... http://www.k-free.co.uk/find-replace-software.html -Brett
  11. FosTech

    Fbism.exe??

    KraYzAzN4LiFe, I believe that this is related to an uncomplete Compaq system restore. Please see the following link for a solution: http://wwss1pro.compaq.com/support/reference_library/viewdocument.asp?source=DD020927_CW01.xml&dt=3 -Brett
  12. FosTech

    a simple file copy

    tomk01, It appears as if the target directory "C:\backup" does not exist. The batch file is prompting for informtion. It wants to know if "c:\backup" is a file or folder. This prompt is common if the folder does not exist. Simply create a folder on your C drive called backup and you won't be...
  13. FosTech

    Network places not showing other PCs

    aldrafting, Please don't be offended, but... Are you using a different login name or password on your laptop? Has your account information changed on the desktop computer(s)? Please check your account settings and let us know that everything is copasetic. -Brett
  14. FosTech

    Network places not showing other PCs

    aldrafting, Check to see that you are still on the same workgroup as the other PCs on your network. This may have changed while using hotel high speed access. The default workgoup for Windows XP Professional is "WORKGROUP" and the default for Windows XP Home edition is "MSHOME". If the...
  15. FosTech

    Norton Antivirus 2005

    grofaty, The solution to your problem is available at Symantec's support site: http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/sharedtech.nsf/docid/2000121413465213?OpenDocument&ExpandSection=1 -Brett
  16. FosTech

    How can I change the default "Page cannot be displayed" error message

    bkonner, In my initial post, I don't think I understood what you were trying to accomplish. The "Page cannot be displayed" may be sent from the web server if the page actually cannot be displayed. (Server problems or the page may not exist any longer). Treat this as a good notification. -Brett
  17. FosTech

    How can I change the default "Page cannot be displayed" error message

    bkonner, Navigate to the desired page you wish to be your start page. Click "Tools", "Internet Options" and then click "Use Current". This will make the current page your default start page. I hope this helps resolve your problem. Please make a post and let us know how you made out. -Brett
  18. FosTech

    Want to setup wireless printing. What exactly is needed?

    ErEsTh, A wireless print server is independent of a computer. At the present time your (office) computer must be powered up before others can connect to and print to your printer. The wireless print server allows access without the need to leave your computer running! They are very easy to...
  19. FosTech

    Want to setup wireless printing. What exactly is needed?

    bErEsTh, Creating user accounts in Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=http://support.microsoft.com%2Fdirectory%2Fworldwide%2Fen-gb%2Faccounts.asp Sharing printers in Windows XP: http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1596 Please make a post if you require additional...
  20. FosTech

    Want to setup wireless printing. What exactly is needed?

    bErEsTh, Have you created accounts on the "office" computer for the other users that require access to the printer? You can create the accounts in Computer Management/Users The account names (on the office pc) must have the same credentials as on the Wife's and Child's computers. Please let us...

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