Just installed Win2k....
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FlyingPenguin
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Hope you're not using Easy CD Creator. There's MAJOR issues with it and Win2K - it can even trash your whole OS. There's a patch but many people say it hasn't worked for them. Details here: http://www.pcabusers.net/forums/showthr ... sy+creator
I recommend Nero instead - it's a better burner app and doesn't use ASPI layer drivers.
I recommend Nero instead - it's a better burner app and doesn't use ASPI layer drivers.
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“The Government of Spain will not applaud those who set the world on fire just because they show up with a bucket.” - Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez
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Sounds like my problem... got a SCSI bus scan error... had to install a driver for my burner (win2k/plextor/winoncd)...
check it out: http://www.roxio.de/english/support/drv_user.php3
check it out: http://www.roxio.de/english/support/drv_user.php3
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FlyingPenguin
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HELL YEAH BUH BYE WINBLOZE 98 Got my burner working. Dumped the wnaspi32.dll file out of nero and it works fine now! So if anyone is havin' any problems with Plextor's or Plextor clones like the Iomega's with Nero get rid of that file and you'll be fine. Well i won't guaruntee it but it worked for me 
I've got version 5.0.3.6 of Nero just an FYI.
And thanks for the link FP i got that idea after i went there and checked it out.
I've got version 5.0.3.6 of Nero just an FYI.And thanks for the link FP i got that idea after i went there and checked it out.
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Just in case someone might get some good out of any of this:
Use all the below with caution and prudence (do you know her?) if at all.
MORE CONTROL
Open up the sysoc.inf file in the inf folder. Do a search for the word "hide" (no quotes).
Delete that word every time it appears, but remove any of the commas, just the word.
Save it, then open the add/remove control panel. The might be just a FEW more options now.
Use preceding with caution.
EXPLORER SHORTCUT
Here's a way to get Explorer to open in the old familiar way to C:
Create a shortcut on the desktop with this as target
C:\WINNT\explorer.exe /n,/e,C:\
If NT is on another drive letter, replace the Cs with
the appropriate letter.
NBT ERROR
Event Message 3101: Unable to Read IO Control Information from NBT Device
The information in this article applies to: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SYMPTOMS Windows 2000 may record the following event message in the Application log after every reboot: Event Type: Error Event Source: perfctrs Event Category: None Event ID: 3101 Date: boot_date Time: boot_time User: N/A Computer: SYSTEM Description: Unable to read IO control information from NBT device. CAUSE The Windows 2000 TCP/IP performance counters (Perfctrs.dll) are attempting to extract I/O control information from a network device, but no network device (network adapter, modem, and so on) is present in the system. RESOLUTION To eliminate the event message you can safely disable the TCP/IP performance counter by following these steps: Run the Exctrlst.exe utility from the Microsoft Windows 2000 Resource Kit. Locate and then click the following extensible performance counter entry in the list: TCPIP Perfctrs.dll Click to clear the Performance counters enabled check box for that counter only. Quit the utility, and then reboot the system. After you restart the computer, the event entry should not appear. This has no effect on system performance or usability, even if networking is enabled in the future.
IRPStacksize ERROR
Event 2506 When Starting Windows 2000
Locate the IRPStackSize value under the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Lanmanserver\Parameters\IRPStackSize
On the Edit menu, click DWORD.
Type 11, and then click OK.
Quit Registry Editor, and then restart Windows 2000.
PASSWORD TROUBLES:
Use a boot disk (one that has attrib.exe on it), and startup in DOS mode.
Browse to the \winnt\system32\config\sam dir. (If you can't find it, type "dir /s sam" in your Windows folder to find out where to go). Type "attrib sam*.* -r -h -s" (no quotes), then type "ren sam !sam" & "ren sam.log !sam.log" -- reboot.
When WinNT/2K's login comes up, the only valid accounts will be guest and Administrator (no password). Logon as Administrator and recreate your accounts.
DON'T NEED PERFORMANCE COUNTERS
Shut down ALL performance counters using exctrlst.exe from the resource kit - download section.
Also: By default, Windows 2000 logs the I/O traffic of your hard drive. While this is a very useful setting for servers, for workstations it doesn't do anything except use up system resources. To disable it, go to the run menu and type diskperf -n to disable the logging.
SERVICES TO KILL?...
Alerter -- This service handles administrative alerts, such as ones that are sent out over a network when system failures occur. Unless you are connected to a network and have a network administrator, it is likely that you can set this service to manual.
Clipbook Server -- This service allows other users over your network to view your clipbook. It is strongly recommended that you set this service to manual and use another program for distributing information over your network.
Computer Browser -- This service controls network neighborhood and some other related networking functions. Unless you are not on a LAN at all, leave this set to Automatic.
Event Log -- Pretty self explanatory, this service controls your... event logs!
Indexing Service
Used to index files on disk for faster searches. If this isn't a feature you don't use often, you can disable it.
IPSEC Policy Agent
Used only for IP-based security features, which is useful if you're doing things like VPN connections to or from the computer in question. If you're not using IP security, this can be turned off without problems.
Messenger -- Sends and receives messages over a network. If you disabled Alerter, you can safely set this one to Manual.
Net Logon -- Handles certain network security features such as login information. You are most likely going to want to set this to Manual.
Network DDE and Network DDE DSDM -- these two services handle DDE (dynamic data exchange). Unless you collaborate using Office over your network, you will probably want to se this to Manual. Note: that is different from using Office in a normal business setting -- if you need DDE, you'll know.
NT LM Security Support -- Provides security over a few types of NT networking applications. It is recommended that you set this to manual.
Plug and Play -- Enables Win9x-like Plug and Play support to Win2k. Set this to automatic unless you really love messing with internal system registers.
Protected Storage -- this handles secure information like encrypted credit card numbers and the like. Unless you don't store any private information on your computer, leave this set to automatic.
Remote Registry Service
This allows your system's Registry to be remotely edited by a trusted user. If this isn't something your see happening on your system, hit the OFF switch for this service.
RPC Services -- There are two of these, and they handle RCP name calls. Most likely you won't suffer by setting these to manual. If you find that they are starting up on you anyway, you can set them to automatic.
Server -- This manages file and print services over your network. Unless you aren't on a network, you should probably leave this set to automatic.
Spooler -- This manages your printers. Unless you don't have a printer connected to your computer at all, you will want to set this to automatic.
Task Scheduler -- This schedules weekly defrags and the like. Unless you are too lazy to start that kind of stuff up on your own, you can probably set this one to Manual.
Uninterruptible Power Supply -- This service manages your UPS -- if you don't have one, set it to manual or disable it entirely.
Workstation -- This handles all of the rest of your networking functions (ones that aren't covered by other services anyway leave this enabled.
SYSTEM FILE CHECKER:
SFC /Scannow
At dos prompt, type the above and enter.
SFC will fix all damaged system files.
I've used nearly all these. Disabling unneeded services and performance counters will free up memory and speed boot up.
Stole, borrowed, made some up and collected here and there. Use at your own risk.
Use all the below with caution and prudence (do you know her?) if at all.
MORE CONTROL
Open up the sysoc.inf file in the inf folder. Do a search for the word "hide" (no quotes).
Delete that word every time it appears, but remove any of the commas, just the word.
Save it, then open the add/remove control panel. The might be just a FEW more options now.
Use preceding with caution.
EXPLORER SHORTCUT
Here's a way to get Explorer to open in the old familiar way to C:
Create a shortcut on the desktop with this as target
C:\WINNT\explorer.exe /n,/e,C:\
If NT is on another drive letter, replace the Cs with
the appropriate letter.
NBT ERROR
Event Message 3101: Unable to Read IO Control Information from NBT Device
The information in this article applies to: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SYMPTOMS Windows 2000 may record the following event message in the Application log after every reboot: Event Type: Error Event Source: perfctrs Event Category: None Event ID: 3101 Date: boot_date Time: boot_time User: N/A Computer: SYSTEM Description: Unable to read IO control information from NBT device. CAUSE The Windows 2000 TCP/IP performance counters (Perfctrs.dll) are attempting to extract I/O control information from a network device, but no network device (network adapter, modem, and so on) is present in the system. RESOLUTION To eliminate the event message you can safely disable the TCP/IP performance counter by following these steps: Run the Exctrlst.exe utility from the Microsoft Windows 2000 Resource Kit. Locate and then click the following extensible performance counter entry in the list: TCPIP Perfctrs.dll Click to clear the Performance counters enabled check box for that counter only. Quit the utility, and then reboot the system. After you restart the computer, the event entry should not appear. This has no effect on system performance or usability, even if networking is enabled in the future.
IRPStacksize ERROR
Event 2506 When Starting Windows 2000
Locate the IRPStackSize value under the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Lanmanserver\Parameters\IRPStackSize
On the Edit menu, click DWORD.
Type 11, and then click OK.
Quit Registry Editor, and then restart Windows 2000.
PASSWORD TROUBLES:
Use a boot disk (one that has attrib.exe on it), and startup in DOS mode.
Browse to the \winnt\system32\config\sam dir. (If you can't find it, type "dir /s sam" in your Windows folder to find out where to go). Type "attrib sam*.* -r -h -s" (no quotes), then type "ren sam !sam" & "ren sam.log !sam.log" -- reboot.
When WinNT/2K's login comes up, the only valid accounts will be guest and Administrator (no password). Logon as Administrator and recreate your accounts.
DON'T NEED PERFORMANCE COUNTERS
Shut down ALL performance counters using exctrlst.exe from the resource kit - download section.
Also: By default, Windows 2000 logs the I/O traffic of your hard drive. While this is a very useful setting for servers, for workstations it doesn't do anything except use up system resources. To disable it, go to the run menu and type diskperf -n to disable the logging.
SERVICES TO KILL?...
Alerter -- This service handles administrative alerts, such as ones that are sent out over a network when system failures occur. Unless you are connected to a network and have a network administrator, it is likely that you can set this service to manual.
Clipbook Server -- This service allows other users over your network to view your clipbook. It is strongly recommended that you set this service to manual and use another program for distributing information over your network.
Computer Browser -- This service controls network neighborhood and some other related networking functions. Unless you are not on a LAN at all, leave this set to Automatic.
Event Log -- Pretty self explanatory, this service controls your... event logs!
Indexing Service
Used to index files on disk for faster searches. If this isn't a feature you don't use often, you can disable it.
IPSEC Policy Agent
Used only for IP-based security features, which is useful if you're doing things like VPN connections to or from the computer in question. If you're not using IP security, this can be turned off without problems.
Messenger -- Sends and receives messages over a network. If you disabled Alerter, you can safely set this one to Manual.
Net Logon -- Handles certain network security features such as login information. You are most likely going to want to set this to Manual.
Network DDE and Network DDE DSDM -- these two services handle DDE (dynamic data exchange). Unless you collaborate using Office over your network, you will probably want to se this to Manual. Note: that is different from using Office in a normal business setting -- if you need DDE, you'll know.
NT LM Security Support -- Provides security over a few types of NT networking applications. It is recommended that you set this to manual.
Plug and Play -- Enables Win9x-like Plug and Play support to Win2k. Set this to automatic unless you really love messing with internal system registers.
Protected Storage -- this handles secure information like encrypted credit card numbers and the like. Unless you don't store any private information on your computer, leave this set to automatic.
Remote Registry Service
This allows your system's Registry to be remotely edited by a trusted user. If this isn't something your see happening on your system, hit the OFF switch for this service.
RPC Services -- There are two of these, and they handle RCP name calls. Most likely you won't suffer by setting these to manual. If you find that they are starting up on you anyway, you can set them to automatic.
Server -- This manages file and print services over your network. Unless you aren't on a network, you should probably leave this set to automatic.
Spooler -- This manages your printers. Unless you don't have a printer connected to your computer at all, you will want to set this to automatic.
Task Scheduler -- This schedules weekly defrags and the like. Unless you are too lazy to start that kind of stuff up on your own, you can probably set this one to Manual.
Uninterruptible Power Supply -- This service manages your UPS -- if you don't have one, set it to manual or disable it entirely.
Workstation -- This handles all of the rest of your networking functions (ones that aren't covered by other services anyway leave this enabled.
SYSTEM FILE CHECKER:
SFC /Scannow
At dos prompt, type the above and enter.
SFC will fix all damaged system files.
I've used nearly all these. Disabling unneeded services and performance counters will free up memory and speed boot up.
Stole, borrowed, made some up and collected here and there. Use at your own risk.