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by Alby
Fri Dec 24, 2004 5:10 am
Forum: Network Security
Topic: unknown folder?
Replies: 1
Views: 5431

unknown folder?

i have recently installed xp and am using sp2

in prog files i found a folder called "xerox" with a folder called "nwwia" inside

this appears empty and is read only but if i try and delete it wont allow me to

anyone know wot this folder is?

many tnx and merry xmas to all
by Alby
Tue Nov 25, 2003 3:50 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: HD query
Replies: 2
Views: 1638

tnx for reply zooner, i take it i can then and i wont need that controller card.

the rrigs well old now but i'm sure it supports larger drives (got 20g atm) speed doesnt bother me cos the new drive will go towards a new setup eventually, then i can relegate the old comp to an ftp
by Alby
Mon Nov 24, 2003 5:13 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: HD query
Replies: 2
Views: 1638

HD query

ok this may sound likje a silly question but one thats puzzling me

i have an old sys with asus k7v mobo on it, my hd is near to full and i want to add another 1, the mobo only supports ata 33/66 so can i buy a hd 100/133 and expect it to work ? i k i will not get them speeds but my idea is to take ...
by Alby
Thu Sep 25, 2003 5:51 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: amd 's 64-bit proc comes out tommarow !
Replies: 18
Views: 1071

yeah caution is warranted but i'm sure things will come up to speed quicker than u realise

tbh i thinking of hl2 and buying summat that will make run good but i dont really dont wanna go intel or buy an outgoing proc

maybe one day legacy wil be gone and devs will raise the standards, bout time ...
by Alby
Tue Sep 23, 2003 6:43 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: amd 's 64-bit proc comes out tommarow !
Replies: 18
Views: 1071

Originally posted by cyberskye
To enjoy a 64bit cpu, apps (and OS's, more importantly) must be optimized. Elsewise you really won't see a difference.

I have xeon and p4 chips on different boxes in a lab - with windows, unless running Oracle or some other app, you don't see any difference at all ...
by Alby
Wed Oct 23, 2002 7:46 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Post your fave UT2K3 servers
Replies: 3
Views: 632

not posted here for a while guys but icq (which i used to use) or even starting a clan always worked for me........ie ..homepage etc

but it seems to me that all u ppl that wanna play are across the pond :(

kind of "whats the point post" but if u join a league etc u will k wot i'm saying :)

"q3 ...
by Alby
Thu Mar 28, 2002 7:19 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: za?
Replies: 3
Views: 910

when i sat shutting itself down i mean za not my pc
i really dont wanna play without my firewall up k
methinks i'll try outpost
by Alby
Thu Mar 28, 2002 7:14 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Where can i get some free demo online games?
Replies: 4
Views: 929

http://www.mythofsoma.net/home.htm
could keep you busy for weeks
by Alby
Mon Mar 25, 2002 8:35 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: za?
Replies: 3
Views: 910

za?

i always used za but i play new game (myth of soma) and it starts playin up
ie. shutin it self down
comp freezes, get disconned etc
is there a patch to fix it?

btw i heard about outpost, is it worth a go?
because i like the new features on za (adblocking etc)
by Alby
Fri Mar 15, 2002 9:27 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: ads hidden streams
Replies: 1
Views: 846

i guess not
Norm u the man
i never found an exe in the stream,but this is defenarly a dark area
pls put my mind to rest (and the guy who says use fat32 <well i just ****ed my gun>)
by Alby
Wed Mar 13, 2002 2:12 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: ads hidden streams
Replies: 1
Views: 846

ads hidden streams

i'm using TDS trojie scanner.i scan with the option to look for ntfs ads hidden streams and it found 4 alarms in q3\readme131.html. what exactly is this and is there a need to be concerned?
i deleted the files newy but ne1 k what these where
by Alby
Wed Mar 13, 2002 1:12 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: easy ?
Replies: 2
Views: 823

tnx for clarifying that Brent,time to do a bit of swapping methinks
by Alby
Tue Mar 12, 2002 9:08 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: easy ?
Replies: 2
Views: 823

easy ?

ok guys 2 hds a burner and cd rom.
is it better to have the hds on same eide or mix em cos i heard if you have both cds on same eide it messes up our burning
by Alby
Sun Mar 10, 2002 5:45 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Worked for me
Replies: 2
Views: 848

by Alby
Sun Mar 10, 2002 5:37 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Windows 2000 Domain
Replies: 17
Views: 1555

thats what gpo is all about makin local group policies with custom settings, for example disabling startup memu items etc. its always best to make your own OUs, an groups within with your polices
i agree 32 comps then dchp is a must, just thought you wanted to experiment with w2k
by Alby
Thu Mar 07, 2002 8:20 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Windows 2000 Domain
Replies: 17
Views: 1555

yeah nagetech, heres an idea (wtf is wins or dns... w2k oops)
get your mum or sister and make a gpo so they cant see jack ****
btw why u running dhcp on such a small lan?
by Alby
Thu Mar 07, 2002 7:36 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Cant host due to NAT
Replies: 4
Views: 1223

amitz3 i a newb too when it comes routers (who aint unless they own it)
i still trying to figure out the firewall rules when i telnet,i just wish i could do it to my collige router from home
:rolleyes:
by Alby
Thu Mar 07, 2002 4:06 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Cant host due to NAT
Replies: 4
Views: 1223

pnot really sure what you mean, is it that you cant get online at all or just cant use your software?
check ips, u may need to forward some ports for icq etc
try looking at the manual for the pro here it may help

http://www.speedtouchdsl.com/supuser.htm

you could also try posting in the dsl ...
by Alby
Wed Mar 06, 2002 9:42 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Windows 2000 Domain
Replies: 17
Views: 1555

cmd prompt type dcpromo
the rest is easy name it and let it set up dns
'wood for the trees' :rolleyes:
by Alby
Tue Feb 19, 2002 3:02 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Networking for company
Replies: 14
Views: 1604

Stoney u the man fancy doing my networking coursework for me?
cant afford $100 an hour tho :D
w2k server,w2k workstation
cat5 UTP setup wired as a star
find POP put server near as possible then draw arc on floorplan set at 85ms (max cable run) this is were u gonna need extra hubs for workstations ...
by Alby
Sun Feb 17, 2002 6:42 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: router setuo
Replies: 4
Views: 896

lo ppl
ok thinks me got it, i just assign my ips from the server keeping then outside the router range
tnx
by Alby
Fri Feb 15, 2002 6:39 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: router setuo
Replies: 4
Views: 896

router setuo

just got adsl router/modem i need some advice on setup before i start tinkering
i want to connect 2 systems to it sharing the net one as a w2k server the other w2k wstation but im geting confused with dns settings etc
scenarios:

1) leave router dhcp on and let machines pick up ips automatically ...
by Alby
Fri Feb 15, 2002 6:19 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Lan help
Replies: 6
Views: 1079

hi Eddiec, it was a hardware prob
i got a router/modem and hooked the nics up to this it turned out that the nic that was showing no probs (3com) had a faulty rj45 port so the other nic was showing disconned
i feel rather silly now lol......oh well u live and learn
tnx for trying to help

ne good ...
by Alby
Sun Feb 10, 2002 4:42 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Lan help
Replies: 6
Views: 1079

i appreciate the time dude,
i tryed that (ipconfig for w2k) everything is as i think it should look
if i ping 127.0.0.1 thats loopback mnethinks and it works so the nic should be ok
the thing i'm not getting is why it says cable disconnected and doesn't show my ip settings
has ne1 got this card ...
by Alby
Sun Feb 10, 2002 3:05 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Lan help
Replies: 6
Views: 1079

yes Eddiec ms network client is ticked under both Lan connecction porperties
i'm using IPs 192.168.10.10 & 192.168.10.11 that ok?
by Alby
Sun Feb 10, 2002 2:04 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Lan help
Replies: 6
Views: 1079

Lan help

hi
i have purchased the LNE10/100tx-v4 nic and followed all installation instructions.
the card shows up in device manager and there are no conflicts etc
when i assign an ip address and use ipconfig/all to see the pinformation it says media state "cable disconnected"

i have this connected to ...
by Alby
Sun Feb 10, 2002 6:25 am
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: adsl modem/router
Replies: 2
Views: 877

nevermind i found something more to my liking :)
by Alby
Sat Feb 09, 2002 5:15 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Just switched to Windows 2000 and I have a few questions
Replies: 10
Views: 1061

would definetly recommend having security installed before surfing for updates
by Alby
Sat Feb 09, 2002 12:45 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: lost doc in word
Replies: 4
Views: 725

whole drive!
gez Norm kinda makes my one file insignificant but u k what its like to have to rewrite docs, sooner pull my teeth out with a pair of pliers hehe
i got a burner and normally back up whole system periodically with ghost , methinks the floppy had a bad sector on it. i think i should try ...
by Alby
Sat Feb 09, 2002 12:38 pm
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: adsl modem/router
Replies: 2
Views: 877

adsl modem/router

is this ok to replace my USB alcatel adsl modem?
http://www.solwise.co.uk/modems.htm
the asus is the one i'm thinking of getting
by Alby
Fri Feb 08, 2002 6:15 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: lost doc in word
Replies: 4
Views: 725

hi Norm
i tried with notepad and recovered quite alot of text then i managed to get hold of 'Easy recovery file repair' from Ontrack and this rescued about 75% of the doc :D
from now on i'm making sure word backs my docs up, i always seem to learn the hard way....lol
by Alby
Tue Feb 05, 2002 8:11 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: lost doc in word
Replies: 4
Views: 725

lost doc in word

hi all
i saved my finished word doc to floppy, left the house to get ink refill (dam printer) then came back rebooted and tried to reopen said doc to print it off
then wtf it says wrong path doc not accessable
i checked folder permissions etc
i also have other docs on this floppy and they all ok ...
by Alby
Thu Jan 31, 2002 6:01 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: playing Quake 3 on home network
Replies: 7
Views: 1009

weird you can connect and have same pr but get booted after 2 mins
do you both have a cd in the drive because you both need cd for mp?
on single player cd is not required with latest prs
by Alby
Thu Jan 31, 2002 5:55 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: cs problem
Replies: 3
Views: 877

walking? don't u set always run on and just tap forward when trying to be stealthy
do as the man says or just go to control setup and reset defaults to see if this cures it
by Alby
Tue Jan 29, 2002 5:13 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: x-box
Replies: 19
Views: 1692

lol @ ping pc will never be outdone dood i just thinking of options k
tnx master7 it seems it is expected to rollout mp in first half of the year, that networking feature seems pretty cool tho
makes a change from those awful split screens eh
by Alby
Tue Jan 29, 2002 4:57 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: The best Quake 3 Mod is what ??
Replies: 10
Views: 1232

yep i tend to agree instagib has it,no padding there just pure skill
can be even more fun if you vote railcycle lower too :)
by Alby
Mon Jan 28, 2002 10:09 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Cat 5 question
Replies: 13
Views: 1291

just as a matter of point would lightning ever strrike this cable? i pretty sure some sort of protective sleave would be good idea
by Alby
Mon Jan 28, 2002 9:58 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Snipers in CS has no crosshair or sniper dot for zoom?
Replies: 5
Views: 3882

theres a few xhairs (xhairs link on left) with info on how to install here
http://www.bobsbunker.net/
by Alby
Mon Jan 28, 2002 9:41 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: x-box
Replies: 19
Views: 1692

y i k how ppl can get heated about hardware and as i only interested in xbox i thought it worth putting that in

i think i wont rush in and try and convince one of me mates to get one (try his hehe)
good point about dvd player tho as i aint got one yet :)

one other thing, i presume i just hook up ...
by Alby
Sun Jan 27, 2002 10:12 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: x-box
Replies: 19
Views: 1692

x-box

i currently got 850 athlon. should i upgrade or just keep comp for work stuff etc and get x-box when it comes out in UK to play ganes on?
i only seen screenshots what the games like? i mean are they all gonna be driving and beat em ups as most consoles seem to be.

btw this is an x-box question i ...