Re: Funky machine

With dual boot operating systems it depends on the operating systems being
used. If they are all Windows operating systems you want to install the
oldest operating system first as the newer operating system may overwrite
files in the root directory and if the files are versions that the operating
system does not understand you will have failure upon booting into the
operating system.

Always make sure that you have some sort of firewall protection enabled
before you ever connect to the internet with any of your operating systems
and be sure to download and install critical security updates from Windows
Updates after you install your service pack. Make it a habit to check the
logs via Event Viewer after an install and thereafter to see if any problems
are shown that may need attention and also check Device Manager for any
hardware issues. The link below has tips on how to help you secure your
computer. If you have any more specific questions on install procedures let
me know. --- Steve

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxpsp2/Default.mspx

"SoCo6" <SoCo6@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hey Steve,

There are no cfiles that I know of but but I'll look into it. Also, any
leads on flattening order of op's \ procedures would be appreciated.

Thanks for the time,
Scott

"Steven L Umbach" wrote:

There would not be any files encrypted with EFS unless a user using the
computer intentionally did so. You can use the cipher command to check
for
encrypted files and folders. --- Steve


"SoCo6" <SoCo6@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Thanks, how do you decrypt EFS? This system was new & patched and never
on-line. This system, and large sample of new retail small build
hardware,
as been flatten hard many times.

Update, Made the mistake of updating Norton sys05.

A clean reboot;
Lost connect to on-board hardware firewall but not web(still behind
network)
Windows Explorer shutdown by DEP, sent error report.

Anyway thanks,
Scott

"Steven L Umbach" wrote:

I meant to say that any EFS encrypted files should be decrypted before
an
new install of the operating system to insure the user can access them
in
the new operating system. --- Steve


"Steven L Umbach" <n9rou@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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You seem to have multiple issues that could be a result of multiple
malware infections. I suggest that you have your data files backed
up
and
files encrypted with EFS encrypted first and then have a clean
install
of
the operating system done. It probably would be a good idea to
document
current cmos settings for the motherboard and then choose default
settings
before installing the new operating system. Steps in the link below
need
to be taken to minimize chances of future operating system
oblems. ---
Steve

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxpsp2/Default.mspx

"SoCo6" <SoCo6@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Can't validate. XpPro
Multiple shop repair yields following: current to oldest.
No update when put on-line long time after repair behind hardware
firewalled
network while typing on another system.

After shop never on-line: (Note: am only admin I see on a
standalone
set
of
xp)
Start|Control Panel| etc to Event Viewer |Security
"Unable to complete the operation on "Security". A required
privledge
is
not
held by this client."

Limited login odd will be locked out for logs full, let it run for
a
bit
with screen saver and clears.

ADD/Remove Windows Component
"Setup was unable to open information file hidei with carrot top
BOX
BOX
Contact your system administrator. The specific error code is 0x7b
at
line
2088999411."

System will not load Xp without hardware failure unless:
Network present at boot
All BIOS enabled.
Specific failures relate to BIOS Shadowing & ACPI
Resetting, changing every insanely possible piece of hardware fails
but
put
on network loads mostly cleanly.

Stopping IM messenger for one boot, lost video card and dual boot
causing
a
shop repair to fix.












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