It is certainly possible to use the OpenRemoteBaseKey method of the RegistryKey class in the Microsoft.Win32 namespace to read the registry on another machine but I am not sure about updating. Both machines need to be running the Remote Registry service for this to work and must have remote administration enabled.

Have a look at the WebBrowser (Windows Forms) control. This might be what you are looking for.

That appears to be VBScript. Are you new to C# and .NET development? You can use ADO.NET to execute your SQL commands in C#. You can also use SQLDMO or SMO for performing maintenance tasks on SQL Server. SMO is available only in SQL Server 2005 versions. A search on MSDN for SQLDMO or SMO should return plenty of results. Good luck.

This is a lot easier in .NET 2.0. Check out the new System.Net.NetworkInformation namespace. The NetworkInterface class contains a property called OperationalStatus that contains an Enumeration value indicating the current status. The namespace also contains a Ping class that you can use to check the availability of a specific address and a NetworkAvailabilityChangedEventHandler Delegate that you can hook up to methods that you want called when network availability changes. This should be a lot more fun than typing a URL into your browser. ;P

The Enterprise Library solution contains Solution Folders. These are only supported in VS2005 so you will not be able to open the solution in C# Express. From memory I think there is an option in the installer that tells it to build the assemblies at the end of the install process. There is also a shortcut to a batch file in the Start menu that you can use to build the assemblies. Access to the source code is not required to use the Enterprise Library. You only need to add references to the compiled assemblies in your project and usually some basic configuration information added to your config files. Those references can be added to a C# Express project and the configuration can be added using the Enterprise Library Configuration tool. Check out the Start menu item called Enterprise Library Documentation. This links to a help file that provides all the information that you need to get started.

You can get the user name associated with the current thread using SystemInformation.UserName.

Install MDAC if it is not installed. If it is installed try reinstalling it. If that doesn't help try installing Jet 4.0 Service Pack 8. You can also use the Component Checker to find problems with your MDAC installation.

I think that you should be hesitant. I know of others who have used similar services and found that soon after joining everyone in their address book was being spammed like crazy despite so called privacy statements ensuring that their data was private and would not be passed on to third parties. In that situation you have to prove that they did something wrong which is impossible and you can't undo the damage that has already been done.

:laugh: :-D :laugh:

Have a look at this site. http://www.payscale.com/

Have fun and try to come back in one piece! :)

Nothing motivates like a bruised ego! :laugh: I'm glad I don't have to deal with a room full of expert hackers making my s#*t look bad.

Good one! :laugh:

Cheers! :beer:

I have downloaded, installed and joined the team! :)

I am glad that you found the link useful. I certainly found it to be an interesting article. I have seen the ListBox control customised but not to the extent that you require. The DataGrid control was built with extensibility in mind whereas the ListBox control was always meant to be a simple control for simple situations. Perhaps it is possible to do what you are asking with the ListBox control but I am not sure how you would go about it. I would personally stick with a method that is well documented and that is easier to find help for if you run into problems.

If you are referring to MSDE you can include the MSDE Merge Module in your Windows Installer. Check out this link for more information. http://www.sqljunkies.com/Article/484612DD-0416-42C8-9695-9572CA762ED6.scuk There a many different approaches to creating databases and uploading data. This SQL Server Magazine article may point you in the right direction. http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/dnsqlmag01/html/scriptingacustomdatabaseinstallation.asp

Rob570 wrote: I have been told that there are too many connections MSDE has a limit on the number of concurrent batch workloads that can be processed at once. If you have a large number of clients this could be a big part of the performance problem and new code may not make much of a difference at all. Rob570 wrote: Should I be using stored procedures? Yes. Stored procedures are not only more secure but they are also much faster. Rob570 wrote: What do I do with the data for the drop-down list data -- can they be stored in memory It really depends on how often the data changes. If it doesn't change very often or the new changes are not required immediately then storing it in memory may help the performance of your application.

Hi Ruth, You could use the DataGrid control and create custom a DataGridColumnStyle for you progress bar and other controls. This MSDN article has some introductory information and takes you through some sample code. I recommend that you read part 1 before moving onto part 2 so that you understand the architecture of the DataGrid. http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/dnwinforms/html/datagridcolumnstyle1.asp

I know. I assumed he wanted to name his column because of the = Result in his example and was trying to indicate that he could achieve this by using an alias. Perhaps I read more into the example than was required. :) I think it is good practice to name your calculated columns as it makes your commands easier to read and understand.