I have a NT server as BDC in a soon-to-be-extinguished NT
domain.  I also have a separate (trusted and trusting)
Win2k AD domain.  AD is running mixed mode, but I actually
don't have any NT servers in that domain- I could convert

after installing updates for W2k server, I lost all items
from the administrative tools menu. I recover one by one,
about 20 or more manually. I just finished updating from
Microsoft, 5 critical, 2 windows and 1 driver. I rebooted

HELP!   JUST LOADED WINDOWS, BECAUSE I COULD NOT UPGRADE
TO OFFICE 2003 WITHOUT IT.  
SINCE THAT WINDOWS UPGRADE, I CANNOT GET CONNECTED TO THE
INTERNET.   I KEEP GETTING MESSAGES THAT MY DEVICE IS NOT

what is the best way to upgrade win 2000 to xp?
can i install over 2000?
thanks

Hi --
Installed a second hard drive and am using Ghost to
migrate files.  Before reformatting original drive, I want
to test the new drive.  I can't remember how to reset the

I do not remember if I chose native or mixed mode when I
installed Active directory.
How do I verify which I did?
TIA,

Hi.   I have a Compaq 5000 series computer that came with
Windows ME.   I recently tried to upgrade to Windows 2000
but after I realized that some of my applications didn't
work.   I want to go back to Windows ME.   I tried to use

Is it possible to have an NT 4.0 BDC join a W2K domain?
I have had an NT 4.0 standalone server join the W2K domain
with no problems.
I am concerned about whether a BDC will fail for some

Viper 550 card is listed on HCL list, but when I install
2000 all I get is a standard VGA with low resolution.
Control panel  does not recognize video card and does not
allow the ability to select  any new drivers. No driver

I Have 2 win 2000 servers linked by leased line/cisco
routers. I have just upgraded the hardware on one of the
servers - ghosted hard disk from old - and all appeared
ok. Each of the servers can ping each other/map drives to

After upgrading from Win95 to W2K Pro I noticed the Backup
option was not present (to do an Emergency Rescue disk)so
I started W2K Pro Setup again.
What a mistake! The Setup hangs when registering

I am running Win2000 on a Shuttle motherboard, with an Adaptec 29160
controller.  The only IDE drive is the CD.  I have two IBM 18 GB
HDD's.  They are not the same model.  When I turn on Domain
Validation, the second drive operates at 40 MB/s, instead of 160 MB/s,

Installing Win2K on an ME machine...get a "Checking C:
Drive" message, followed by a reboot, stuck in infinite
loop.  Even with CD removed, every time the machine is
turned on that's all it does.  Any ideas how to proceed

W2000 is not completely installed and one should log off
and then log on again and when one does, it will
automatically start the reinstall.  It does not state what
LOG OFF means.  I presume to log off as user and log on

hi, i want to upgrade from window me to 2000, but i want
to format system from my pc(packard bell),can you please
tell me  how can i format hole system.
thanks for the help.