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    Nish Nishant
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    Hey all I reformatted the disk and installed XP SP2 directly off an XP CD with SP2 built in. Then went ahead with the typical steps :-

    • Installed IIS
    • Removed MSN explorer
    • installed/updated Drivers
    • VC 7.1
    • VC 6
    • Source Safe
    • VPC 2004
    • Utils (zip, pdf, acdsea, getright, logitech mouseware, google toolbar etc
    • iso viewer
    • office
    • performed a full windows update
    • anti virus
    • configured firewall and enabled connection sharing

    Looks okay so far :-) BTW while I still can't access any of the other machines in the LAN from the server machine, I can access the server machine from the other machines (it still wont show in "My network places" but if I do \\servername it comes up. Regards Nish


    My blog on C++/CLI, MFC/Win32, .NET - void Nish(char* szBlog); My MVP tips, tricks and essays web site - www.voidnish.com

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      Hey all I reformatted the disk and installed XP SP2 directly off an XP CD with SP2 built in. Then went ahead with the typical steps :-

      • Installed IIS
      • Removed MSN explorer
      • installed/updated Drivers
      • VC 7.1
      • VC 6
      • Source Safe
      • VPC 2004
      • Utils (zip, pdf, acdsea, getright, logitech mouseware, google toolbar etc
      • iso viewer
      • office
      • performed a full windows update
      • anti virus
      • configured firewall and enabled connection sharing

      Looks okay so far :-) BTW while I still can't access any of the other machines in the LAN from the server machine, I can access the server machine from the other machines (it still wont show in "My network places" but if I do \\servername it comes up. Regards Nish


      My blog on C++/CLI, MFC/Win32, .NET - void Nish(char* szBlog); My MVP tips, tricks and essays web site - www.voidnish.com

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      Imtiaz Murtaza
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      Nishant S wrote: VC 7.1 VC 6 :( where is VC# ? Nishant S wrote: I reformatted the disk and installed XP SP2 directly off an XP CD with SP2 built in Is that a leagal copy of XP. ;) Imtiaz

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        Nishant S wrote: VC 7.1 VC 6 :( where is VC# ? Nishant S wrote: I reformatted the disk and installed XP SP2 directly off an XP CD with SP2 built in Is that a leagal copy of XP. ;) Imtiaz

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        Imtiaz Murtaza wrote: where is C# ? I have C# too (didn't untick it like I did to VB.NET) Imtiaz Murtaza wrote: Is that a leagal one. Yep, I have an MSDN Univ Subscription - so I am allowed to make my own custom installer-CDs (with SPs in-built) - I think its called slipstreaming Nish


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          Hey all I reformatted the disk and installed XP SP2 directly off an XP CD with SP2 built in. Then went ahead with the typical steps :-

          • Installed IIS
          • Removed MSN explorer
          • installed/updated Drivers
          • VC 7.1
          • VC 6
          • Source Safe
          • VPC 2004
          • Utils (zip, pdf, acdsea, getright, logitech mouseware, google toolbar etc
          • iso viewer
          • office
          • performed a full windows update
          • anti virus
          • configured firewall and enabled connection sharing

          Looks okay so far :-) BTW while I still can't access any of the other machines in the LAN from the server machine, I can access the server machine from the other machines (it still wont show in "My network places" but if I do \\servername it comes up. Regards Nish


          My blog on C++/CLI, MFC/Win32, .NET - void Nish(char* szBlog); My MVP tips, tricks and essays web site - www.voidnish.com

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          Just curious Nish, which is your anti-virus and firewall? No anti-spy at the first place ?
          There is no spoon. suhredayan

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            Just curious Nish, which is your anti-virus and firewall? No anti-spy at the first place ?
            There is no spoon. suhredayan

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            Nish Nishant
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            suhredayan® wrote: Just curious Nish, which is your anti-virus and firewall? XP firewall and right now a freeware antivirus (have ordered Norton Antivirus 2005 and will soon be installing that one). suhredayan® wrote: No anti-spy at the first place ? Nope.

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              suhredayan® wrote: Just curious Nish, which is your anti-virus and firewall? XP firewall and right now a freeware antivirus (have ordered Norton Antivirus 2005 and will soon be installing that one). suhredayan® wrote: No anti-spy at the first place ? Nope.

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              Anna Jayne Metcalfe
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              Nishant S wrote: XP firewall and right now a freeware antivirus (have ordered Norton Antivirus 2005 and will soon be installing that one). Good luck! When I've tried using Norton in the past, I've had so many problems (including it trashing an XP installation) that I hurredly dumped it. I've been using AVG for about 3 years now, without a single crash or failure. Anna :rose: Riverblade Ltd - Software Consultancy Services Anna's Place | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work.

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                Nishant S wrote: XP firewall and right now a freeware antivirus (have ordered Norton Antivirus 2005 and will soon be installing that one). Good luck! When I've tried using Norton in the past, I've had so many problems (including it trashing an XP installation) that I hurredly dumped it. I've been using AVG for about 3 years now, without a single crash or failure. Anna :rose: Riverblade Ltd - Software Consultancy Services Anna's Place | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work.

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                Have to agree. I found Norton Antivirus practically killed my machine, it is such a heavy product. I, too, use AVG and have been very impressed. I use ZoneAlarm for my firewall. With XP SP2, I have noticed that the Security Console sometimes reports that "I might be at risk because my firewall is deactivated", when clearly ZoneAlarm is running - so I don't know what's going on there!! Visit Riverside Internet[^] Visit Mike Puddephat Online[^]

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                  Have to agree. I found Norton Antivirus practically killed my machine, it is such a heavy product. I, too, use AVG and have been very impressed. I use ZoneAlarm for my firewall. With XP SP2, I have noticed that the Security Console sometimes reports that "I might be at risk because my firewall is deactivated", when clearly ZoneAlarm is running - so I don't know what's going on there!! Visit Riverside Internet[^] Visit Mike Puddephat Online[^]

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                  Mike Puddephat wrote: Have to agree. I found Norton Antivirus practically killed my machine, it is such a heavy product. I, too, use AVG and have been very impressed. I use ZoneAlarm for my firewall. NAV Professional 2002 did kill my machine (it was a new factory installation, and NAV was bundled with it on CD). After that, I swore never to give it another opportunity to do so. Mike Puddephat wrote: With XP SP2, I have noticed that the Security Console sometimes reports that "I might be at risk because my firewall is deactivated", when clearly ZoneAlarm is running - so I don't know what's going on there!! That's odd...I've not seen that. I'm running ZoneAlarm too. Anna :rose: Riverblade Ltd - Software Consultancy Services Anna's Place | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work.

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                  • N Nish Nishant

                    Hey all I reformatted the disk and installed XP SP2 directly off an XP CD with SP2 built in. Then went ahead with the typical steps :-

                    • Installed IIS
                    • Removed MSN explorer
                    • installed/updated Drivers
                    • VC 7.1
                    • VC 6
                    • Source Safe
                    • VPC 2004
                    • Utils (zip, pdf, acdsea, getright, logitech mouseware, google toolbar etc
                    • iso viewer
                    • office
                    • performed a full windows update
                    • anti virus
                    • configured firewall and enabled connection sharing

                    Looks okay so far :-) BTW while I still can't access any of the other machines in the LAN from the server machine, I can access the server machine from the other machines (it still wont show in "My network places" but if I do \\servername it comes up. Regards Nish


                    My blog on C++/CLI, MFC/Win32, .NET - void Nish(char* szBlog); My MVP tips, tricks and essays web site - www.voidnish.com

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                    Antony M Kancidrowski
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                    Now over the coming weeks you will be adding all the niceties that you have forgotten! ;) Ant. I'm hard, yet soft.
                    I'm coloured, yet clear.
                    I'm fruity and sweet.
                    I'm jelly, what am I? Muse on it further, I shall return!
                    - David Walliams (Little Britain)

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                      Imtiaz Murtaza wrote: where is C# ? I have C# too (didn't untick it like I did to VB.NET) Imtiaz Murtaza wrote: Is that a leagal one. Yep, I have an MSDN Univ Subscription - so I am allowed to make my own custom installer-CDs (with SPs in-built) - I think its called slipstreaming Nish


                      My blog on C++/CLI, MFC/Win32, .NET - void Nish(char* szBlog); My MVP tips, tricks and essays web site - www.voidnish.com

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                      Nishant S wrote: Yep, I have an MSDN Univ Subscription - so I am allowed to make my own custom installer-CDs (with SPs in-built)... You can do it if you have the retail version as well. (I'm sure). Nishant S wrote: ...I think its called slipstreaming Yes it is. You should have a look at Autostreamer[^], a great little utility to make life easier when it comes to slipstreaming. Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So i had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004

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                        Now over the coming weeks you will be adding all the niceties that you have forgotten! ;) Ant. I'm hard, yet soft.
                        I'm coloured, yet clear.
                        I'm fruity and sweet.
                        I'm jelly, what am I? Muse on it further, I shall return!
                        - David Walliams (Little Britain)

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                        Nish Nishant
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                        Antony M Kancidrowski wrote: Now over the coming weeks you will be adding all the niceties that you have forgotten! :-) Yeah, probably.


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                          Nishant S wrote: Yep, I have an MSDN Univ Subscription - so I am allowed to make my own custom installer-CDs (with SPs in-built)... You can do it if you have the retail version as well. (I'm sure). Nishant S wrote: ...I think its called slipstreaming Yes it is. You should have a look at Autostreamer[^], a great little utility to make life easier when it comes to slipstreaming. Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So i had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004

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                          Nish Nishant
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                          Michael Martin wrote: Yes it is. You should have a look at Autostreamer[^], a great little utility to make life easier when it comes to slipstreaming. Thanks Michael.


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                            Antony M Kancidrowski wrote: Now over the coming weeks you will be adding all the niceties that you have forgotten! :-) Yeah, probably.


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                            Kannan Kalyanaraman
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                            I always have a cd containing all the essentials I need. Nowadays I have an image of the OS (it worked well for my laptop) saves a lot of time. Norton ghost did the trick for me :-)

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                              I always have a cd containing all the essentials I need. Nowadays I have an image of the OS (it worked well for my laptop) saves a lot of time. Norton ghost did the trick for me :-)

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                              224917
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                              Can you share your experience with norton ghost. Planning to have one. But since not using any Norton products, wants to plunge into it only after hearing from someone using it.
                              There is no spoon. suhredayan

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