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- Should I just start over?
- http://tinyurl.com/yubuh5Continuing from the above problem. Local User is named [b]User1[/b]Network user is named [b]User1Z[/b]In the midst of trying to fix this, I have discovered the following:- changing the Local User from [b]User1[/b] to [b]User1Z[/b] was NOT what fixed the admin rights...it was when I deleted the path from the "Home...
- Tags: Tink!, User1Z, User1, Local User
- Discussion threads 2007-09-21
- Where are all you guys (and gals) at?
- I posted a question and got 1 lonely reply. Was hoping for more than that!Please respond!http://tinyurl.com/yubuh5Thank you! :)Tink
- Tags: Tink!
- Discussion threads 2007-09-21
- Help with Network and Local Administrative Rights
- Problem: - Laptop workstation will not give local Admin rights to the rightful user when logged onto the network- However it will give the user Admin rights when NOT logged on to the networkHow do I fix it so the user can get all admin rights when logged on to...
- Tags: NETWORKING, Tink!, network
- Discussion threads 2007-09-11
- Can I update a processor?
- Just wondering if it's even possible to update a Pentium processor in an older HP Vectra PC. It's a Pentium II and only 350 Mhz.I would love to be able to change it up to something faster but have never done anything specifically with processors.Is it possible?And how would I...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows 98, Processors, Desktops, Tink!, Intel Pentium, processor
- Discussion threads 2007-04-02
- Help! - with Internet Connection Sharing
- I am attempting to share my DSL connection at home between 2 computers.The PARENT runs XP Home and has plenty of USB ports and 1 Ethernet.The KID runs Win98SE is older and slower, and has 2 USB ports and 1 Ethernet.The MODEM is a Westell 6100.The SERVICE is Verizon DSLPARENT...
- Tags: computer, connectivity, dsl, e-mail, Ethernet, hardware, ICS, ICS Wizard, Internet, Internet connection sharing, modem, networking, router, sharing, software, Tink!, windows
- Discussion threads 2007-03-07
- Don't you think this story fits the times of today?
- Here's the synopsis as I remember it:[pre]You are following a man as he wakes up and goes about his morning routine...the only thing different is that literally EVERYTHING is covered in advertisements. Even his bathroom mirror flashes ads at him as he's brushing his teeth. When he gets in a...
- Tags: advertisement, Tink!
- Discussion threads 2007-03-02
- Looking for a story
- Hey all! Haven't been on much lately I know, too busy..c'est la vie.Was wondering if any of you know of a specific sci-fi short story of which I do not know the author or the title. I only know that I read it in my "Gifted" class during 5th or...
- Tags: advertisement, Tink!
- Discussion threads 2007-02-28
- Should I attempt to fix a Gamecube?
- Our Gamecube stopped spinning. It makes a clicking noise like it starts to try to spin but then sounds like it's blocked by something. Was wondering if I should even bother investing in the special tool needed to remove those weird screws in the ba
- Tags: Game players, Tink!, Nintendo GameCube
- Discussion threads 2006-12-27
- Dell Inspiron thinks it's a Latitude?
- I'm trying to fix a Dell Inspiron 600m laptop whose screen keeps dimming. Before I diagnosed it as the backlight I wanted to update the FlashBios.I downloaded the one from Dell for the Inspiron 600m and lo and behold when I go to run it a popup scr
- Tags: Notebooks, Tink!, Dell Computer Corp., Dell Latitude, Dell Inspiron, BIOS
- Discussion threads 2006-11-21
- Please help me fix the Administrative Rights!
- Ok, first let me admit I goofed when I did the installation of the new computers. Somehow or another when I setup the Prez's laptop on the network I inadvertently setup his PC profile and his network profile to where they don't match up. Therefore I ca
- Tags: admin rights, e-mail, networking, hardware, login, security, windows, profile, outlook, Tink!, network, Microsoft Outlook, computer
- Discussion threads 2006-11-13
- Why is spacebar powering on the computer?
- The computer I brought home from work for my kids to use is able to be powered on by just hitting the spacebar - even after a proper shut down and power is off.The computer is an HP Vectra and used to have WinNT but I installed Win 98 SE.I...
- Tags: BIOS, computer, hardware, power on, spacebar, Tink!, windows
- Discussion threads 2006-11-02
- Prank Day!
- Well it went beautifully! We got it on camera but the reaction wasn't really camera worthy. She said her heart stopped and she froze. So on camera it doesn't look like anything.But she's still got the heeby-jeebies! Probably will for the rest o
- Tags: Tink!, Tink
- Discussion threads 2006-10-31
- 11 Days to go! - [b]Additional note on setting up the Prank[/b]
- For those of you planning this, just an extra note:I am having it run at startup and will be setting her volume [b]ALL the way up[/b] the night before. But she normally has singing songbirds chirping when she logs in. Obviously she will turn down her volume if she hears...
- Tags: Tink!, Tech Support, songbird
- Discussion threads 2006-10-20
- Advice on Virus and Hacker Protection for the network
- [Kind of a long explanation of setup...the actual discussion questions are at the bottom of the post for those of you in a hurry]Currently we have 5 client licenses for our Virus protection which I have installed on 5 client computers. All 5 computers also log in to the...
- Tags: Anti-Hacker, e-mail, it management, network, networking, security, server, software, Tink!, virus, windows
- Discussion threads 2006-10-18
- Need help with Scheduling a task for Halloween
- I want to automate/schedule the display properties WinXP Pro to change the desktop wallpaper to a specific picture. I need to schedule this to happen because it shows the wallpaper before you logon to the network and will ruin the scare.If the scare works perfectly, the scream will play as...
- Tags: Tink!, properties, display, wallpaper, prank, HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop\Wallpaper, off-topic, scream, Neil, window
- Discussion threads 2006-10-03
- Any way to change this quirk in SBS 2003?
- When the server restarts outside of business hours I go to login to it and it asks me why the server restarted, before letting me login. Well duh, [b]I don't know [i]why[/i] it restarted[/b] until I go in and view the event logs! So...- Is there a way I can...
- Tags: hardware, microsoft, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, network admin, restarts, sbs 2003, server, This Page, Tink, Tink!
- Discussion threads 2006-09-15
- Halloween Mischief...any plans?
- I can't wait for Halloween to roll around!Since I leave after my co-worker I plan on changing her computer settings so when she turns it on it'll play a loud scream and have a big scary face on the desktop.I know it'll scare the life out of her!Anyone have a...
- Tags: Halloween Mischief
- Discussion threads 2006-09-12
- Eureka
- Anyone watching this new show?http://www.scifi.com/eureka/I know there's other sci-fi geeks here. I thought the pilot was pretty good. The second episode wasn't bad, but parts were slightly predictable [i](to anyone who watches sci-fi stuff regularly)[/i]What do you think?what show?flash powered website gives blank page.and the new season / shows don't...
- Tags: Network technology, Broadband Internet, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, science fiction
- Discussion threads 2006-07-26
- Link an Excel database table to an Access database
- How about vice versa?What about linking an Access table to an Excel file?I have Excel files that need data from Access, but when I create links it takes way too long to open the Excel file.
- Tags: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, database, access, excel, link, db, Excel File, Tink!, hardware, Click OK
- Discussion threads 2006-07-20
- What is the effect of humidity on printers & copiers?
- We're a small office located in the front area of the plant Reception Area. During the Spring and Summer on cooler days they open up the front door to let in the breeze. The problem is they also let in the humidity which can be pretty high.I know I've...
- Tags: Printers, Copiers, humidity, printer
- Discussion threads 2006-07-12
