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  1. jtarin

    Desktop missing!

    I'm with OzCDN on this one. I used to be a Litestep fanatic back in Win 95 and 98 and the registry solution is one I am familiar with. There is a registry back-up tool that you should look into called "ERUNT". Works wonders, but only when you have a good copy to back up.
  2. jtarin

    System seriously lagging

    I'll go along with bcastner on this one as it pertains to ERUNT...always did miss my registry backups pre-2K days. It is an excellent tool. I keep my backups on a different drive and rotate them per 98SE scanreg.
  3. jtarin

    WMP super-slow disc copy

    You might want to reference this article, which is to lengthy to go into here, but it sounds as if you have memory/paging file isssue. http://www.theeldergeek.com/paging_file.htm
  4. jtarin

    System seriously lagging

    You might possibly check your power settings by going onto "Control Panel", "Display","Screensaver", then at the bottom in the "Monitor Power" box click on "Power". Check your settings in the "Settings for always on power scheme&quot...
  5. jtarin

    disk verify

    Also this from windows helpfile: Verify...Windows XP does not use this command. It is accepted only for compatibility with MS-DOS files. I think this would serve you better in your situation: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/proddocs/comp.asp
  6. jtarin

    disk verify

    Type the command: "C:\verify on"
  7. jtarin

    Format old HD for XP in new home built computer

    Actually, if your cdrom can be made the the first bootable device in your bios, the XP cd setup will provide all the tools necessary to set your drive up without any extras.
  8. jtarin

    Why formatting the HD cannot delete MBR entries ?

    It is possible to restore the MBR with the command "FDISK /MBR", but this is dependent on your HD manufacture. Some use an overlay which needs to be restored with the mfg's specific repair disk. Refer to your mfg's site for info pertaining to this. Here's a link to the MSKB article on...
  9. jtarin

    Windows XP : how to backup those 5 Critical files

    Have used this several times with excellent effects. Can be automated at boot, similar to the 98 sacnreg. http://home.t-online.de/home/lars.hederer/erunt/
  10. jtarin

    Backdoor assassin.k

    Another useful link............http://www3.ca.com/virusinfo/Browse.aspx
  11. jtarin

    Frustrating thing with undelatable folder

    I normally bring up the "Command Prompt" to take care of such matters. Sometimes just closing "Explorer" and re-opening will remove it trom memory.
  12. jtarin

    Installation Woes

    ntcompat.inf ntupgrd.dll Both of these are used to support upgrades from the Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 operating systems. Do as bcastner suggest and do a boot from cd install.

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