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About Richard Rost
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I am happy to answer any questions about how to USE Microsoft Windows 2000. I still run both Windows 2000 Workstation and Server here in my office. Also, please be sure to check the Windows Tips & Tricks and Windows Tutorials sections of my web site.

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I have been using Windows 2000 since it first came out. I have been teaching Windows (all versions) in the classroom since 1994, and online through computer tutorials since 2002.

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I have been volunteering on AllExperts in the categories of Microsoft Access, Visual Basic, and Weight Loss for many months now.

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I have created a line of computer tutorials online at www.WindowsLearningZone.com.


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Owner of www.WindowsLearningZone.com and computer tech since 1990.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Richard Rost 
In Category  Windows 2000

SubjectDate Asked

MS Works Suite 2004-9/11/2009
  Q: I have a large microsoft works spreadsheet set up with the addresses of all my personal contacts. I ...
  A: Sorry, but I have never used Works Suite 2004. It sounds like Word can't read your data file. I ...
Installing Windows 20007/1/2009
  Q: I have tried for over 3 weeks with new in package and borrowed copies and I have not been able to ...
  A: Andy, while I admit that something like that would be nice, I don't know where you could find one. I ...
word perfect6/8/2009
  Q: what word program uses the pen as it's logo. It looks like a circle with a fountain pen point in ...
  A: I think that's WordPerfect, but don't quote me. Let me know if you have any other questions or ...
EXCEL data grouping6/4/2009
  Q: I have filled a data of 500 respondent in which they all have mentioned there age and there family ...
  A: You can use the SUMIF and COUNTIF functions to add up or count values based on specific criteria, ...
How to manage comma-delimited files?4/5/2009
  Q: i'm studying MCSE from home and i need to write .csv file and run it but when i run it in the comand ...
  A: I have no idea what you're trying to do, but you shouldn't need a connection string like that with a ...
installing Windows 20003/17/2009
  Q: I am trying to do a clean install of Windows 2000 but after the Windows 2000 loads a few drivers,the ...
  A: During the installation process, you'll see an option come up that says "press here to install ...
Need Camera Wizard for Win 2000 to upload photos2/24/2009
  Q: Is there a Camera Wizard for Windows 2000 like there is for Win XP as Microsoft Camera and Scanner ...
  A: Windows 2000 does not natively support many USB devices like cameras. Check the manufacturer's ...
line styles in creating borders around text2/23/2009
  Q: (Please don't answer in words of more than 2 syllables;I'll be lost.) I can normally put a border ...
  A: This is not a Windows 2000 question. What word processor are you using? Microsoft Word? Works? ...
dos batch file question12/8/2008
  Q: I'm trying to use the following in a batch file to verify if a file type exists within a directory. ...
  A: Try putting everything on one line. Try it without a wildcard and see if that's the problem. Let ...
Re: hidden files can you delete them12/2/2008
  Q: I have alot of hidden files and i want to know if i can delete them and if i do will it hurt my ...
  A: Without knowing WHAT those files are, I can't tell you. They could be junk. They could be needed ...
Uninstalling a program12/1/2008
  Q: Richard: How canb I unistall a program that does not appear in the Add/Remove list of Windows, but ...
  A: If it doesn't show up in Add/Remove programs and there isn't an Uninstall shortcut that came with ...
Text doc / PAK file mixup11/24/2008
  Q: Ok, while modifying some of the parameters in the data file of a downloaded game, I mistakenly ...
  A: Susan, while I would love to help you, and it would be nice to have a friend in Vegas, I have no ...
Microsoft Word 2000 Reinstall11/11/2008
  Q: I am on my 2nd pc since first getting Word 2000. I had no trouble installing on second one but it ...
  A: You need a CD key. Plain and simple. The only LEGAL way to get one is to contact Microsoft if you ...
Cannot delete a program11/4/2008
  Q: I have a program already installed which I want to delete. However I just get a message that program ...
  A: Reboot in safe mode and try deleting it then. Something's opening it. Let me know if you have any ...
KODAK IMAGING Windows 200011/1/2008
  Q: HELP...KODAK IMAGING PROBLEM...WHERE to GET DOWNLOAD and HOW TO REINSTALL on WINDOWS 2000/5.0/svcpk ...
  A: You should be able to download Windows 2000 service packs from Microsoft's site. I'm sorry, but I ...
Upgrading my current Norton Antivirus10/30/2008
  Q: I have an old Norton Antivirus Corporate Edition Full version 7.60.926, scan engine 4.1.0.15 My ...
  A: I don't use Norton Antivirus. I haven't used it in years. Too many problems with it. It slows my ...
Installing Windows XP Home over Windows 2000 Professional10/27/2008
  Q: We have Windows 2000 Professional on our computer and I want to install Windows XP Home. When I put ...
  A: Yes, you are. Let me know if you have any other questions or comments. Also, be sure to visit my ...
3 PC ISSUES9/20/2008
  Q: I have a three computer related situations: #1 I’m doing work for an apartment complex and they ...
  A: 1. You need to download the drivers SPECIFIC to their network card. If you don't know the ...
windows 2000 premission settings9/12/2008
  Q: I am having trouble setting some permissions on a folder with files in it. I have users on my server ...
  A: Granting WRITE permissions to a file is pretty much the same as giving them the ability to delete ...
Formating hard drive8/29/2008
  Q: My laptop is running w-xp. I want to put w-2000 on it.I also want to format to get a clean ...
  A: During the Windows 2000 setup, you can DELETE the existing partition and create a new one. That's ...
Computer Storage7/28/2008
  Q: Can I store old CPUs and old monitors in hot garage?
  A: Sure. As long as they're not ON, the heat wont hurt 'em. Let me know if you have any other ...
remote desktop7/27/2008
  Q: if the administrator disable remote desktop(operating system's server is win2003) how client can ...
  A: You could try using a program like PCAnywhere or Ultra VNC... or just re-enable remote destop. Let ...
Not able to connect to FTP server in Windows7/7/2008
  Q: I have installed SSH Tectia FTP server in my system .OS is Windows XP.I am trying to FTP to this ...
  A: Sorry, I've never used the SSH Tectia FTP server before. Let me know if you have any other ...
Hard drive failure7/3/2008
  Q: I'll try to make this short. I have a hard drive on a server at our office that is failing. All of ...
  A: Paul, I've never used an HP Smart Array, so I'm sure I'm not the perfect person to be answering this ...
upgrading to windows 2000 or XP6/11/2008
  Q: I have an IBM Thinkpad laptop running windows 98 edition 2. I want to upgrade to Windows 2000 or ...
  A: Windows 98 USB support is problematic... but upgrading your OS because of the USB support is like ...
upgrading to windows 2000 or XP6/5/2008
  Q: I have an IBM Thinkpad laptop running windows 98 edition 2. I want to upgrade to Windows 2000 or ...
  A: I've always been an "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" kind of guy. So my first question is WHY do ...
Windows Security Dialog5/8/2008
  Q: I programmed a button in Access to email a report. When I click the button, a dialog box appears ...
  A: Actually, this is a Microsoft OFFICE security feature to prevent viruses and trojans from hijacking ...
reinstall windows5/2/2008
  Q: if you get the BSOD it was suggested to reinstall windows over itself. how do you do this if it ...
  A: I don't know who suggested this... multiple repeated BSODs are never a good thing. I would backup ...
unable to re-install windows 20004/29/2008
  Q: I am having problems with my windows 2000 system and therefore wish to reinstall it on another ...
  A: Sounds like it could be a hardware problem. Have you tried a different CD drive? How about a CLEAN ...

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