Windows 2000/Questions Answered by Expert Saed Shawwa

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win 2k1/18/2012
  Q: I ran win2k + sp4 for years. Recently got a problem with Outlook cannot find msvcrt.dll. used ...
  A: sorry for the delay ok i understand that you have a problem with outlook not finding msvcrt.dll then ...
changing windows user name dilemna1/2/2012
  Q: I just changed my windows 2000 pro user account name and when opening up command prompt it shows the ...
  A: changed the account name will not change the user profile name , for example if the username was roy ...
recovering data off of password1/2/2012
  Q: Is there something extra you have to do when you plug in your pc 's hardrive into the secondary ...
  A: the x stands for a drive , it could be a flash drive "usb thumb drive that is attached to the ...
x at prompt1/1/2012
  Q: Do you know what the x stands for where the drive letter is?
  A: it could be a usb/cd/dvd/or a network shared drive drive that is mounted based on the system tool ...
Windows 200012/18/2011
  Q: I have a Dell 322S431 computer that I cannot start because I have done something wrong when changing ...
  A: oh yes i meant it to be blank "no password" or "quotation marks" if you have the windows xp cd yes ...
Windows 200012/18/2011
  Q: I have a Dell 322S431 computer that I cannot start because I have done something wrong when changing ...
  A: first try to hit enter " a blank password if you are sue you didnt set a password for ...
running win 2k in sata12/15/2011
  Q: Is it possible to install and run windows stably in a brand new win 7 compatable latest computer out ...
  A: yes you can , you can install windows 2000 on windows 7 compatabile pc" by it self" its going to be ...
installing windows 2k on another hd10/12/2011
  Q: Will my system let me install another hardrive while this one's working , but I temporily take it ...
  A: you need to set the jumpers on the hard drive primary master and primary slave to the bios wont ...
seperate partitions seperate lives9/25/2011
  Q: My mom and I share one coputer between the both of us. and recently i kindof screwed up mom's ...
  A: for sure you can dual boot two operating systems at the same time , but if the main system that ...
Cannot load locally stored profile6/23/2011
  Q: I am using windows xp home add windows was installed 1 year back now i am facing the problem wile ...
  A: probably your profile got corrupted so you need to do the following goto control panel , then ...
windows 2000 prompted add'ntl drivers4/23/2011
  Q: For the very first time after my 15 reinstall of windows 2000 pro along with roxio easy cd creator ...
  A: you dont have to worry about probably its a drive that roxio uses to grab or record streaming ...
windows 2k reinstall1/9/2011
  Q: Do you know of a way to reinstall windows 2k pro w/o loosing the current data of what evers left of ...
  A: yes you can reinstall windows 2k on top of it " repair installation" that will keep all your ...
virus scan from a:1/9/2011
  Q: How do I run a virus scan and get the latest one for windows 2000, safe mode can't be reached due to ...
  A: you can download the free avira rescue cd image from ...
parallel os install1/7/2011
  Q: Will a parallel install on win 2k pro be accessible for a crashed one , if the crashed win 2k pro is ...
  A: you can shrink and resize the partition , but if you are not an advanced user , dealing with such ...
how do i recover win 2k1/7/2011
  Q: What's the best way to recover from blue screen memory error(s), at least 3-4 physical addresses due ...
  A: yes it could be a mess matched driver or a new driver that is causing the problem try getting in ...
wndows 2000 deleted admin account9/17/2009
  Q: How do I fix this problem? Windows is setup to start only after you hit "CTRL+ALT+DEL" I accidently ...
  A: well thats kinda tricky but try this first and i need more informations after that when you turn on ...
CMD.exe black (blank) sreen1/18/2009
  Q: how to fix cmd.exe black screen on windows xp pro-sp2? ANSWER: Hello Untung how are you doing what ...
  A: from the screen shot it looks like cmd is working but the screen text some how turned to black on a ...
CMD.exe black (blank) sreen1/18/2009
  Q: how to fix cmd.exe black screen on windows xp pro-sp2?
  A: what do you mean it is blank , you run it but it doesn't show anything no text written at all ? or ...
computer won't boot even under safe mode1/12/2009
  Q: My computer (window 2000) won't start most of the time even under the safe mode. I also try with the ...
  A: i need more informations if you dont mind you start your computer then it goes to the windows 2000 ...
Device drivers1/9/2009
  Q: I just recently scrubbed my c drive and reloaded windows 2000 professional. I have a cd-rom drive, ...
  A: yes windows 2000 recognizes everything as a CD-drive , but it still can read the dvds and stuff. ...
Internet Explorer 61/3/2009
  Q: I have a computer with windows 2000 on it and when I open internet explorer and go to Msn.com it ...
  A: you may need to reinstall adobe flash player you can download it from www.adobe.com , click on "get ...
Internet Explorer 61/2/2009
  Q: I have a computer with windows 2000 on it and when I open internet explorer and go to Msn.com it ...
  A: it could be the browsing cache you will have to clear it read the following website to help you ...
error when downloading windows xp12/21/2008
  Q: So everytime i delete one of those .inf files i insert the disc, and it stops at 34 minutes again ...
  A: i guess your system that you are try to repair is totaly damaged , thats why you are getting a lot ...
errror when downloading windows xp12/21/2008
  Q: So i have been talking to you through this site but they wouldnt let me reply to your last message ...
  A: let it hang up is kinda a trick to fool windows xp , so when you let the setup hang on the minute 39 ...
errror when downloading windows xp12/21/2008
  Q: So i have been talking to you through this site but they wouldnt let me reply to your last message ...
  A: thats great now you are in the location that you are supposed to be at , now follow the other step ...
Error reinstalling windows xp12/20/2008
  Q: So i am reinstalling widows xp over my old windows xp cause my comp got all messed up by trojans. ...
  A: dont be sorry its been a pleasure helping you you said when you enter the command prompt , the ...
Error reinstalling windows xp12/20/2008
  Q: So i am reinstalling widows xp over my old windows xp cause my comp got all messed up by trojans. ...
  A: well then try doing that disconnect any connected hardware such as usb memory , cameras , speakers ...
Error reinstalling windows xp12/20/2008
  Q: So i am reinstalling widows xp over my old windows xp cause my comp got all messed up by trojans. ...
  A: if you computer is still infected with the virus , the re installation process may fail in any ...
windows 2000 pro cd10/20/2008
  Q: i went to the link in rapid share to download the 4 files you mentioned to calvin 8/08 to create a ...
  A: http://rapidshare.com/files/142075456/Win2KPro_SP4_July08.part1_by_hanzaleh.rar ...
hi10/6/2008
  Q: recently i installed windows on my laptop but i found out that it just have one drive and that is ...
  A: then it means that you have assigned all your hard drive for one Drive Letter which is C: and there ...
hi10/5/2008
  Q: recently i installed windows on my laptop but i found out that it just have one drive and that is ...
  A: how large is your hard drive and how much did you assign space for the C: drive when you installed ...
Computer Problem10/2/2008
  Q: I have been have problems with my computer closing programmes, particularly with a music download ...
  A: how are you doing it sounds like a memory issues as you mentioned your Physical Mem 130.608 kb. ...
windows 2000 display8/24/2008
  Q: I had a wonderful photo of my children saved on my computer. I made that photo the wallpaper for my ...
  A: most of the time windows keep a copy at this location but it could be in a different location ...
how do i make a bootable windows 2000 installation cd?8/12/2008
  Q: I have had my computer for about 3 years now and having only a 10Gig hard drive it has gotten so ...
  A: here is a download link for windows 2000 pro ...
cookies7/8/2008
  Q: My comp is much faster too. When trying to sign on to Ebay I receive the message that my browser is ...
  A: open Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0+ * Select "Internet Options" from the Tools menu. * Click on ...
windows administrator login password etc7/4/2008
  Q: .i received an old computer from my mother-in-law. it has windows 2000 installed. my ...
  A: It seems that you are logged in using a guest account or a not powerful user , log off your ...
Windows/Internet explorer problem7/4/2008
  Q: When I open Internet Explorer I get the message(not from Windows) that my system might be infected ...
  A: you are infected with a spyware you need to scan your system with anti spyware program goto ...
Deleted Volume6/22/2008
  Q: I was going through and deleting programs that I have not used in a long time, and I accidentally ...
  A: then goto http://lavalys.com/products/download.php?ps=UE〈=en download Everest ultimate ...
Deleted Volume6/22/2008
  Q: I was going through and deleting programs that I have not used in a long time, and I accidentally ...
  A: Hell Karen , actually you need the Sound Device driver to be installed , it should be on one of the ...
Major logon problem....6/20/2008
  Q: I'm currently having a major logon problem tht I'm unsure you have ever heard of.... My computer ...
  A: if the problem started because of the missing file msgina.dll then you need to slave your hard drive ...
beeping6/16/2008
  Q: I'm getting a beeping sound in my computer. After striking a key- it beeps and will effect what I am ...
  A: it could be the stick keys if it is enabled if could make some funny beeps and noises. to turn it ...
Uninstalling Microsoft Windows 2000 NT6/5/2008
  Q: Hello and I hope that all is going well with you. Recently, i was having problems with my computer ...
  A: yes you can remove internet explorer and it will not hurt your "operating system" , but you cannot ...
Uninstalling Microsoft Windows 2000 NT6/4/2008
  Q: Hello and I hope that all is going well with you. Recently, i was having problems with my computer ...
  A: I am little confused , i did not understand your question clearly enough what do you actually mean ...
start up problem in windows 20005/20/2008
  Q: I receive a message when i start my system which has windows 2000 professional installed that file ...
  A: you have to reinstall windows 2000 professional to repair that files. but before starting a re ...
Windows 20005/18/2008
  Q: .. I have a Toshiba Satellite A60 laptop (s1691ST) which originally had windows xp home installed.. ...
  A: these are the windows 2000 drivers for your wireless adapter ...
domain5/14/2008
  Q: please if you can help me with those 2 questions: 1-I have a domain installed on a windows 2003 ...
  A: migrating between active directory and files between windows 2oo3 server 1: migrating using ...
modem3/24/2008
  Q: Still having trouble with my modem. You suggsted that I download a HCF 56K program. When I try, it ...
  A: im not sure but i guess i told you to write down the modem informations so you can lookup for a ...
modem3/22/2008
  Q: Still having trouble with my modem. You suggsted that I download a HCF 56K program. When I try, it ...
  A: you need to make sure that you are downloading the right driver for your modem device. or you ...
Delll3/6/2008
  Q: I also have a Dell Computer that is on the blink. When I turn it on, and the first page opens up, I ...
  A: its seems like your hard drive is not functioning well. you need to enter into the bios setup and ...
missing2/12/2008
  Q: \WINDOWS\system32\juwqhbww.dll What do i do? Thank you. phil zorian
  A: this file sounds like a virus ,update your anti virus signatures and run a full scan on your ...
Shutting computer down2/7/2008
  Q: .. This has happened to me twice now. I still have a dial up connection, and I close the juno ...
  A: it could be your modem driver is corrupted its not closing the communication port on the Computer ...
Resetting passeorf on Win 200012/19/2007
  Q: We have lost the administrator logon password to an old laptop. It's an older Dell laptop which has ...
  A: 1.to reset your windows 2000 password you need to use a password reseting software check this ...
error message12/17/2007
  Q: I keep receiving a messgae- Microsoft internet explorer has found an error and needs to close. I ...
  A: then try this insert your windows 2000 cd , and goto start menu / run and type sfc /scannow and ...
error message12/17/2007
  Q: I keep receiving a messgae- Microsoft internet explorer has found an error and needs to close. I ...
  A: goto www.mozilla.com and download firefox web browser , use it to download internet explorer 6.0 ...
error message12/17/2007
  Q: I keep receiving a messgae- Microsoft internet explorer has found an error and needs to close. I ...
  A: goto www.mozilla.com and download firefox web browser , use it to download internet explorer 6.0 ...
error message12/16/2007
  Q: I keep receiving a messgae- Microsoft internet explorer has found an error and needs to close. I ...
  A: if you can send me the complete error msg that you face using internet explorer so i can get you ...
SFTP12/13/2007
  Q: Do you know if it's possible to configure a Windows 2000 server so that we can do SFTP file ...
  A: sure you can do that you need to download the SHH for windows check this article for installing SHH ...
no internet explorer12/12/2007
  Q: My computer logs on to MSN without any problems unless I shut down the computer. Then I have to ...
  A: maybe internet explorer is damaged goto www.mozilla.com and download firefox its a good web ...
some websites not supporting windows 200012/11/2007
  Q: !!!!!!! i am prateek.I am using windows 2000 websites such as orkut are not opening on it !!! what ...
  A: open internet explorer and going Tools->internet options the press on "Delete Files" and check the ...
Windows 2000 pro vs server for desktop11/1/2007
  Q: I'm trying to understand if I can use a Windows 2000 Server version on a desktop PC just like a ...
  A: Windows 2000 Server has the same features that windows 2000 pro have , the only difference is ...
Outlook Issue11/1/2007
  Q: I have 2 operating systems with Outlook on them. My main desktop has all of the outlook functions, ...
  A: there is a simple program that can do all of the in a matter of clicks.. visit ...
how to combine 4 windows 2000 disc10/31/2007
  Q: How can i combine the 4 windows boot disc into a cd, or is there a downloadable file to copy onto a ...
  A: yes there is a way to create a boot cd , but not from your floppies , check this web site it will ...
Unstill multiple OS10/26/2007
  Q: I recently installed windows XP onto a Windows ME platform, however now I have both operating ...
  A: there is two methods of removing windows ME and keeping windows xp on your machine goto ...
Windows 2000 freezing on startup10/24/2007
  Q: When I start up my Dell Inspiron 8500 the first time after being off for several hours is goes ...
  A: check this article ...
As a Slave Drive3/9/2007
  Q: If I take a Hard drive (with win 2K installed) and hook it up as a slave drive, Is it possible to ...
  A: slaving it up wont help , connecting to it remotely is a good idea, and offline windows registry ...
installing programs for users1/7/2007
  Q: I have tried once with MS Office. I logged on as administrator then install the Office. Then logged ...
  A: oh yeah office you need to set the "user" to join administrator or powerusers group , after that ...
standby1/6/2007
  Q: I have a Dell latitude C610 with Windows 2000 OS. Here are my 2 problems: 1) I cannot get the laptop ...
  A: the first dll AegisE5dll its a wireless card library , its missing i dont know why?.. you might need ...
standby1/6/2007
  Q: I have a Dell latitude C610 with Windows 2000 OS. Here are my 2 problems: 1) I cannot get the laptop ...
  A: goto control panel , power options and allow standby. if it doesnt standby , then you should check ...
my sysy not start in normal mode12/28/2006
  Q: sir my system is not working in normal mode it shows message that (blue screen message)logon failed ...
  A: these kind of errors can be caused to the following.. if you had the access to logon to "safe mode" ...
windows 2000 startup12/27/2006
  Q: When I start windows 2000 it gets stuck on the windows professional page with the blue sequencing ...
  A: there are several reasons for this problem.. give them a shot... try booting in safe mode , ...
boot hard drive12/27/2006
  Q: I got a hard drive at a tag sale and it has win 2000 on it, but it is password protected. I want to ...
  A: there are many tools that may unlock the HDD password , but i do not recommend any of them, cause ...
Win 2000 STOP: 0x0000001E12/26/2006
  Q: I tank you so much! But there is a thing.... When I start my computer, I receive a error and When ...
  A: microsoft windows error report utility doesnt diagnose all the errors correctly , sometimes you exit ...
Win 2000 STOP: 0x0000001E12/26/2006
  Q: I have installed the Windows 2000 SP4 in a hd on the ide2 of my computer. The installation proceed ...
  A: these kind of windows errors might be of ... 1. Hardware incompatibility and you should check this ...
Unlocked Administrator password6/11/2005
  Q: COMPUTER INFO Brand: Asus OS: Windows 2000 RAM: 128MB CPU: AMD Athlon Type: DesktopMy ...
  A: Under safe mode boot, the Administrator account is always enabled, regardless of the normal setting. ...
Browser6/9/2005
  Q: I've encountered a strange problem: yesterday I lost everything I had downloaded, though my C drive ...
  A: i suggest doing the following steps 1.update your antivirus database and then run a complete scan ...

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