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Offline DiabloTX

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« on: May 28, 2004, 01:19:45 PM »
I got XP Pro as my anniversary present.  I upgraded my comp from Win2k Pro and my wife's comp has XP Home.

Any XP Pro users have any tips or tricks they can share?
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Offline Westy

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« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2004, 01:37:17 PM »
I just did the same recently. I even went as far as installing SP2 but that caused me problems so I backed out (nightmare. backout = reformat and reinstall) Here are some site with good tips


http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/longlist.asp

http://www.blackviper.com/

http://autopatcher.com/

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp.htm


http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=lang_en&newwindow=1&group=microsoft.public.windowsxp
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Offline DiabloTX

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« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2004, 01:38:12 PM »
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Thanks Westy!
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Offline Nilsen

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« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2004, 01:46:29 PM »
You downgraded imo, but ive been told im an idiot so nevermind.
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Offline Silat

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« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2004, 02:09:25 PM »
http://www.x-setup.net/ - To tweak till you drop  FREE



For security:
 
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/downloads.html - download and install : SpywareBlaster and SpywareGuard FREE
 
http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=download -  Download and install Spybot - Search & Destroy   FREE
 
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html - Download Hijackthis and CWShredder. Put them in a new folder named "Hijackthis". Put the folder on  c drive. This is important for proper logging of info when you get hijacked. FREE
 
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/ - Download the free version of Adaware and install. Or pay for the advanced version if you want. FREE
 
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php - If you don't have an antivirus program and don't want to pay for one then get AVG . It is free and good. FREE
 
If you dont have an antivirus you can do free scans at http://housecall.antivirus.com/  or  http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/
 
 
SpywareBlaster, SpywareGuard, Spybot, Adaware, and AVG all need updating regularly.
 
Hijackthis and CWShredder also need updating but these should only be used when you have a problem. If you have a problem,you can contact me for help or go to the  http://help.lockergnome.com/index.php?showforum=50 and click on the "HIJACKTHIS LOGS" forums. Register and post your problem. An expert will get to you within a few days to guide you to a clean machine :)
 
Contact me if you need help:) I can call you.
 
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Offline DiabloTX

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« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2004, 02:13:51 PM »
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Originally posted by Nilsen
You downgraded imo, but ive been told im an idiot so nevermind.


Didn't ask for it, didn't want it but thanks for posting nonetheless.  

I like Win2k but I like XP Pro much more.
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Offline Nilsen

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« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2004, 02:24:29 PM »
to elaborate my pointless post :D i would like to say that i find 2k abit more stable, uses less "power" and feels abit less bloated. But hey...dont let me ruin your fine experience, it may be better for your puter :)
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Offline xrtoronto

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« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2004, 02:33:13 PM »
I havne't used win2k so I don't know if it's different in this way:

I had a hard drive that proved to be defective shortly after I installed it....when I went to back up some stuff, for instance my Eudora mail folder I went to c:/program files/eudora and backed up the whole directory....

When I had changed the hard disk and went to copy all my years of email...i found that the REAL eudora folder with my personal info and attachments etc. is in the c:/documents and settings/..under my personal login name...so I lost all the years of email...

The directory structure differs in this way (I upgraded from win98) to XP Pro.

XP Pro also has its own built in firewall (control panel/internet connection)

I find XP to very stable...I have never had a blue screen and only occasionally have a prog that hangs.
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Offline Westy

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« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2004, 02:45:24 PM »
Thanks Silat. Had a couple I didn't! :)

 BTW, here is the latest Spybot version that I've been using for the past several weeks. Last I saw it was not listed on thier website as it's essentially in beta.  But Ive yet to find a bug.

http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail.php3?fid=1043809773
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Offline DiabloTX

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« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2004, 02:49:10 PM »
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Originally posted by Nilsen
to elaborate my pointless post :D i would like to say that i find 2k abit more stable, uses less "power" and feels abit less bloated. But hey...dont let me ruin your fine experience, it may be better for your puter :)


Hehe, was just having a little fun at your expense Nils, but you know that.

My experience has been progessively better.

95>98Se>2KPro>Xp Pro


Machine name: XXXXX
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 1
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-6380E
BIOS: AMIINT - 10
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2100+,  MMX,  3DNow, ~1733MHz
Memory: 512MB RAM

I am hoping now that I can actually play AH again on my machine.  Have been using the wife's machine but she tired of me screaming at the monitor "%^$@&!@*&^$ Shane! Why is it always that guy that shoots me down?!?!?!?!?!?!"

:)
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Offline Nilsen

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« Reply #10 on: May 28, 2004, 02:59:13 PM »
didnt ah work on that system with 2k?
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Offline DiabloTX

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« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2004, 03:00:53 PM »
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didnt ah work on that system with 2k?


Nope, never did.  Skuzzy and I went round and round and round with it and I finally gave up and used the wife's computer.
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« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2004, 03:01:38 PM »
2K wasn't the problem though.
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« Reply #13 on: May 28, 2004, 03:04:00 PM »
Wasn't saying that it was.  Never did find the culprit.  Wife's computer had 2K and it ran fine on it.
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Offline Nilsen

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« Reply #14 on: May 28, 2004, 03:05:29 PM »
strange... maybe you forgot to water your plants or something :)
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