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Thanks. Just what I need 
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I have two Hard drives: On the first one, I have Win2k (NTFS) ![Rose | [Rose]](https://codeproject.global.ssl.fastly.net/script/Forums/Images/rose.gif) and on the second one Mandrake Linux 7.2  .
Right now, I use GRUB for dual booting. However, I would like some OS loader that could be installed on my first drive (Win2K) so that I don't depend on the second HDD.
Any hints?
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I have only a 16 GB HDD at home and I run Red Hat 7.1, Win2K Prof and Win98.
I am using LILO for split 1 which splits Linux and Windows.
Then Win2K itself splits into Win2K and Win98 
Nish
Yeah that's me down below 
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GRUB ?
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"Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do, and they will surprise you with their ingenuity." - General George S. Patton Jr.
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I am using GRUB, but that's not what I'm asking for. See my response to Nish.
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Thank you for your answer, but that's not what I want. I want my OS loader to be installed on Win2k partition, not Linux.
I vote pro drink
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There are other commercial boot managers (such as PowerQuest BootMagic), but you could install GRUB on the first hard-disk. Enter linux, login as root, and type /sbin/grub <enter>
I understand that your Win2k drive is the primary one (/dev/hda) and the Linux drive is the secondary one (/dev/hdb). Enter the following commands:
root (hd1) <if you="" installed="" grub="" on="" the="" mbr=""> or
root (hd1,1) <if you="" installed="" grub="" on="" the="" first="" partition="" secondary="" drive="">.
setup (hd0) <installs grub="" on="" the="" first="" hdd="">
Unfortunately, you will still depend on the secondary drive to be present (for GRUB to load the config files). If, however, you need to boot without it, at startup, GRUB will enter the commandline mode if it doesn't find the config files. You could manually enter the following commands to boot Win2k:
root (hd0,0)
chainloader +1
boot
Or, you could install LILO (it's also free). If you decide to do so, please e-mail me.
Valentin Istrate
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I know that when you install Windows 2000 without joining a domain, the login dialog doesn't force you to push CTRL-ALT-DEL before typing in your username/password. I found out how to disable that so that I have to do that every time.
Does anybody know how I can achieve the same thing in XP Pro? I found out how to disable the "auto-login" thingy, but I can't find anything that forces me to push CTRL-ALT-DEL before logging in.
Thanks,
Jon Sagara
Best Miniputt score: 21
Sonork ID: 100.9999 jonsagara
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So this is what I found in the XP Help:
To require users to press CTRL+ALT+DELETE before logging on
You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group on a computer that is part of a network domain in order to complete this procedure. Network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure.
Open User Accounts in Control Panel.
Click the Advanced tab.
In Secure logon, select the Require users to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete check box.
Notes
To open User Accounts, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click User Accounts.
But there is no advanced tab! The only way the advanced tab appears is if I join a domain. Is there a way to do this without joining a domain?
Jon Sagara
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go to Administrative Tools -> Local Security Policy -> Security options & configure the 'Interactive logon : Do not require CTRL+ALT+DEL'
or use the Powertoys for Windows XP
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Thanks, adara. I've been trying to figure that out for ages. You rock.
Jon Sagara
There is no spoon.
Best Miniputt score: 21
Sonork ID: 100.9999 jonsagara
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Jon
May I know why you want so much security on a personal machine???
Nish
Yeah that's me down below
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It's actually not a security issue, it's a screensaver issue. I've noticed that when I don't force CTRL-ALT-DEL, the screensaver never activates when I have the machine locked. I'm sure there is another setting to get around this, but I couldn't find it easily, and I know that by forcing the CTRL-ALT-DEL the screensaver will show up.
Petty things.
Jon Sagara
There is no spoon.
Best Miniputt score: 21
Sonork ID: 100.9999 jonsagara
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Yep[/ there is a setting to get around this. Well.. I never had a problem with it on my own machine but I do vagually remember having to tick a box somewhere to get the screensaver to work... I'll have a look when I get home to my own machine
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"Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do, and they will surprise you with their ingenuity." - General George S. Patton Jr.
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how to implement a remote machine shutdown ??
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BOOL InitiateSystemShutdown(
LPTSTR lpMachineName, // computer name
LPTSTR lpMessage, // message to display
DWORD dwTimeout, // length of time to display
BOOL bForceAppsClosed, // force closed option
BOOL bRebootAfterShutdown // reboot option
);
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Hi-
I am looking for a table of data -- which versions of DirectX came with which versions of windows.
Thanks in Advance!
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I know that DirectX 8 came with XP, I think that is the only Operating System that Have DirectX installed...
Best Regards
Carlos Antollini.
Sonork ID 100.10529 cantollini
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Here's what I do know...
WinXP = DX 8
Win2K = DX 7.1
WinME = DX 7.1
Win98 = DX 6 ??
I'm not sure of the exact version that came with the first edition of 98, but logically it should be at least 6.
Jeremy L. Falcon
"The One Who Said, 'The One Who Said...'"
Homepage: imputek.com
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I think WinXP = DX 8.1
But I could be wrong
And, not sure, but I guess Winnt 4 = DX 3
Andres Manggini.
Buenos Aires - Argentina.
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WinXP does = DX 8.1
donno 'bout 'NT though.
And if words were wisdom, I'd be talking even more. The Offspring, I Choose
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A little late but I think you're right. I think you had to have SP4 or 5 installed in order to install DX3 though.
James
Sonork: Hasaki
"I left there in the morning
with their God tucked underneath my arm
their half-assed smiles and the book of rules.
So I asked this God a question
and by way of firm reply,
He said - I'm not the kind you have to wind up on Sundays."
"Wind Up" from Aqualung, Jethro Tull 1971
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IIRC DX3 came with NT4sp3.
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Mike Nordell wrote:
IIRC DX3 came with NT4sp3.
That sounds correct now 
James
Simplicity Rules!
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