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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Installing windows XP over Windows 2000 | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: My old computer with windows XP died and I have a spare that I have not used for a long time that ... A: I have NEVER been a fan of installing one operating system over another one. Even so-called ... | |
| low virtual memory | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I use my 2000 machine because it's so much faster than my identical XP machine. But recently I get ... A: Virtual memory allows your computer to take a chunk of hard drive space and treat it as system ... | |
| Upgrade | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I am running windows 2000 and it is becoming more and more obsolete with many of the web sites that ... A: Well, I never recommend UPGRADING your operating system. If you're going to move up to Windows 7, ... | |
| 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 2000 | 7/1/2009 |
| 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 perfect | 6/8/2009 |
| 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 grouping | 6/4/2009 |
| 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 2000 | 3/17/2009 |
| 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 photos | 2/24/2009 |
| 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 text | 2/23/2009 |
| 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 question | 12/8/2008 |
| 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 them | 12/2/2008 |
| 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 program | 12/1/2008 |
| 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 mixup | 11/24/2008 |
| 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 Reinstall | 11/11/2008 |
| 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 program | 11/4/2008 |
| 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 2000 | 11/1/2008 |
| 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 Antivirus | 10/30/2008 |
| 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 Professional | 10/27/2008 |
| 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 ISSUES | 9/20/2008 |
| 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 settings | 9/12/2008 |
| 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 drive | 8/29/2008 |
| 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 Storage | 7/28/2008 |
| 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 desktop | 7/27/2008 |
| 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 Windows | 7/7/2008 |
| 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 failure | 7/3/2008 |
| 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 XP | 6/11/2008 |
| 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 XP | 6/5/2008 |
| 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 Dialog | 5/8/2008 |
| 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 windows | 5/2/2008 |
| 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 2000 | 4/29/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
Windows 2000
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Richard Rost
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Expertise
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.
Experience
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.
Organizations
I have been volunteering on AllExperts in the categories of Microsoft Access, Visual Basic, and Weight Loss for many months now.
Publications
I have created a line of computer tutorials online at www.WindowsLearningZone.com.
Education/Credentials
Owner of www.WindowsLearningZone.com and computer tech since 1990.
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