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windows 2000 server on to the CD?
How can I download the latest SP for windows 2000 server on to the CD? I have to do a repair on a PC and the disk does not have SP 4 on itDowloadDownload the SP4 here:http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp4/default.mspxThen burn that to the CD and run it from the problem computer. You...
Tags: jkenitzer@..., CD, windows 2000, server
Discussion threads 2007-08-15
Troubleshooting Active Directory installation in Windows 2000 Server
Nobody's perfect -- and neither is Active Directory AD installation on your Windows 2000 Server. Here's what you need to know about looking for and repairing trouble if you can't get AD installed the first time. Normally, you shouldn't have any problems with your Active Directory AD installation....
Tags: Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Dcpromo, Dcpromoui, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Directory Services, Operating Systems, Software, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Jim Boyce, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Server, servers, Windows 2000 Server Tips Newsletter, Server, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows
Technical articles 2007-07-09
See current client connections to your Windows 2000 Professional system
More than one user may have access to your Windows 2000 Professional computer -- even if you're on it at the time. Here's how you can find out who's connected to your network computer and allow or disallow users as needed. If you work in a networked environment...
Tags: Console, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Computer, Microsoft Windows 2000, Operating Systems, Software, Jim Boyce, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, desktops, Windows 2000 Professional Tips Newsletter, Microsoft Windows
Technical articles 2007-07-09
Take command of Windows 2000 Server with the Active Directory Diagnostic Tool
Ntdsutil.exe is an advanced command line tool that allows you to do a variety of tasks on your Windows 2000 Server, including diagnostics for Active Directory and database maintenance. Learn what this powerful tool can do for you. Before Windows 2000, Microsoft was known for producing graphical user interface...
Tags: Database, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Ntdsutil.exe, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Directory Services, Operating Systems, Software, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Jim Boyce, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Server, servers, Windows 2000 Server Tips Newsletter, Server, Tool, Ntdsutil, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows
Technical articles 2007-07-02
Enforce your company's password settings in Windows 2000 Professional
It's relatively easy to crack a Windows 2000 Professional password, so it's not unusual for organizations to create password standards based on length, combination, or change frequency. Here's how to set and enforce password properties according to your company's requirements. By default, Windows 2000 Professional's password settings are...
Tags: Password, Microsoft Windows 2000, Operating Systems, Software, Jim Boyce, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, desktops, Windows 2000 Professional Tips Newsletter, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows
Technical articles 2007-07-02
Learn about the SYSVOL share in Windows 2000 Server
The SYSVOL share is an important component in your Windows 2000 Server, acting as a master clearinghouse for file and directory storage and replication. Learn more about the share and its role in the system. During promotion of a member Windows 2000 Server to domain controller, you have...
Tags: NTFS, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Domain Controller, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Jim Boyce, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Server, servers, Windows 2000 Server Tips Newsletter, Server, SYSVOL, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2000
Technical articles 2007-06-25
dual boot
hi this is narender i have a dual boot system win98se and windows 2000 advance serverwin98 on c drive and windows 2k advance server on d drivefor some problems i formatted the win98 which is installed on c drivenow it is not asking for windows 2000 advance server to boot...
Tags: narender832003@..., Microsoft Windows 98, C-drive, windows 2000, server
Discussion threads 2007-07-26
dual boot
i have a dual boot system win98se and windows 2000 advance serverwin98 on c drive and windows 2k advance server on d drivefor some problems i formatted the win98 which is installed on c drivenow it is not asking for windows 2000 advance server to boot it directly boots...
Tags: narender832003@..., Microsoft Windows 98, C-drive, windows 2000, server
Discussion threads 2007-07-26
Hide the last logon in Windows 2000 Professional
If you aren't the only person using a Windows 2000 Professional machine, you can hide the last logon, which increases security and erases obvious evidence of previous users. Here's how to automatically clear the logon field. By default, Windows 2000 Professional automatically shows in the logon dialog box...
Tags: Jim Boyce, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, desktops, Windows 2000 Professional Tips Newsletter, Logon, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows, Security, Operating Systems, Software
Technical articles 2007-06-18
Caching data for shortcuts and backups in Windows 2000 Server
Caching data sets up a shortcut for accessing data down the line or whenever data might be lost. Learn how caching in Windows 2000 Server can maintain a zone file containing mappings that are essential for host and address resolution. The primary task of Domain Name System DNS...
Tags: Jim Boyce, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Server, servers, Windows 2000 Server Tips Newsletter, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, DNS Server, Backup, Server, Domain Names, Microsoft Windows 2000, Internet, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Hardware
Technical articles 2007-06-18
Dynamic DNS and Windows 2000 Server DHCP
If your Windows 2000 Server still networks with older clients, you'll need to manually configure DHCP in order to update DNS records for those clients. Here's what you need to know about enabling DHCP to update DNS records for all your clients. Windows 2000 clients can use the...
Tags: Jim Boyce, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Server, servers, Windows 2000 Server Tips Newsletter, DHCP, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, DNS, Dynamic DNS, Client, Domain Name, Domain Names, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Internet, Operating Systems, Software
Technical articles 2007-06-04
changing from windows 2000 to windows xp
i have this compaq laptop that runs windows 2000 on it but unfortunately has been affected by a virus. i can't locate the windows 2000 recovery cd for the computer neither cn i locate the windows 2000 reinstallation cd, now my question is how can i wipe out the...
Tags: amudehwe@..., windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-06-30
win 2k professional . can I use RDP5.2 with it and do file transfer.
I have got a windows 2000 professional workstation at place A and another one at place BNow I want to RDP and transfer some files from workstation_A to pace workstation_BCan I install RDP 5.2 at both sides and do RDP and file transfer?Do I require paying for the RDP client?...
Tags: dayakar.siramgari@..., windows 2000, RDP
Discussion threads 2007-06-28
ISA server message
Dear All:I have one server in which windows 2000 server & ISA server 2000 installed on cache mode. In my client side windows 2000 professional & yahoo messenger are installed. Problem is that when my client side open web cam option in yahoo messenger the message appear "You are behind...
Tags: Firewalls, sahilshaa@..., server, Microsoft ISA Server, windows 2000, ISA
Discussion threads 2007-06-27
yahoo messenger problem on client side
Dear All:I have one server in which windows 2000 server & ISA server 2000 installed on cache mode. In my client side windows 2000 professional & yahoo messenger are installed. Problem is that when my client side open web cam option in yahoo messenger the message appear "You are behind...
Tags: Firewalls, sahilshaa@..., client side, windows 2000, server
Discussion threads 2007-06-23
Yahoo messenger on client side
Dear All:I have one server in which windows 2000 server & ISA server 2000 installed on cache mode. In my client side windows 2000 professional & yahoo messenger are installed. Problem is that when my client side open web cam option in yahoo messenger the message appear "You are behind...
Tags: Firewalls, Network security, sahilshaa@..., Yahoo! Inc., client side, windows 2000, Yahoo IM
Discussion threads 2007-06-22
Remote connection to windows 2000
How can i remotely connect to windows 2000 using remote desktop connection.Thank you.
Tags: ishtml@..., windows 2000
Discussion threads 2007-06-12
windows 2000 professional product key
I am trying to install windows 2000 professional on my new formated hard drive but my product key does not work. What can I do?welli would just get a key gen they are easy to find for 2000 search a windows 2000 key gen on a torrent or limewire but...
Tags: junkmailbegone@..., windows 2000, product key
Discussion threads 2007-06-08
joining vista business client to a windows 2000 domain
i just purchased a new laptop with Vista business on it.I am trying to join my windows 2000 domain, but i cannot do it.i get the error "no mapping between account names and security IDs was done"i have tried many times but still i cant do it.i tested with a...
Tags: jean_maurice, domain, windows 2000
Discussion threads 2007-06-09
windows 2000 prof doesn't support 200gb hdd
I Have new 200gb sata HDD ,i m trying to install windows 2000 prof. on it but giving it error INACCEBLE_DEVICE_ like that .pls. help me how can i install windows2000 prof on it.
Tags: s.sudhir21@..., prof, windows 2000
Discussion threads 2007-06-08


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