questions about win2k....

[John Jay Smith]

like so many others I went directly from win98 to XP skipping 2k,
however I have seen that 2k is extreamly fast because it does not
have much of the bloat XP has.

Question1: Is there a product or something else that can give me something
like
XP's system restore on 2k ? (someone told me to look for "win2k resource kit
tools"
and "windows 2000 support tools" but I dont know where to look and what to
look for)

Question2: anyone know a site with instructions on how to slipstream win2k
with sp4?

thanks

 

[Dave Patrick]

You can run Programs|Accessories|System Tools|Backup, then choose ERD, then
if you check the box for "Also backup....", then the reg will also be backed
up to
%systemroot%\repair\RegBack
leaving the
%systemroot%\repair\
directory files intact as original installation.

Then archive the files in
%systemroot%\repair\RegBack
These would, in effect, be registry restore points.

You can replace registry hives from within the recovery console by copying
the files from your archive to;
%systemroot%\system32\config

To start the Recovery Console, start the computer from the Windows 2000
Setup CD or the Windows 2000 Setup floppy disks. If you do not have Setup
floppy disks and your computer cannot start from the Windows 2000 Setup CD,
use another Windows 2000-based computer to create the Setup floppy disks. At
the "Welcome to Setup" screen. Press F10 or R to repair a Windows 2000
installation, and then press C to use the Recovery Console. The Recovery
Console then prompts you for the administrator password. If you do not have
the correct password, Recovery Console does not allow access to the
computer. If an incorrect password is entered three times, the Recovery
Console quits and restarts the computer. Note If the registry is corrupted
or missing or no valid installations are found, the Recovery Console starts
in the root of the startup volume without requiring a password. You cannot
access any folders, but you can carry out commands such as chkdsk, fixboot,
and fixmbr for limited disk repairs. Once the password has been validated,
you have full access to the Recovery Console, but limited access to the hard
disk. You can only access the following folders on your computer: drive
root, %systemroot% or %windir%




This may help you.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows200...spdeploy.htm#the_integrated_installation_fmay

Then these two below before connecting to any network. Internet included.
(sasser, msblast)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-043.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-049.mspx

Then

Rollup 1 for Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...CF-8850-4531-B52B-BF28B324C662&displaylang=en

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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

"John Jay Smith" <-> wrote:
| like so many others I went directly from win98 to XP skipping 2k,
| however I have seen that 2k is extreamly fast because it does not
| have much of the bloat XP has.
|
| Question1: Is there a product or something else that can give me something
| like
| XP's system restore on 2k ? (someone told me to look for "win2k resource
kit
| tools"
| and "windows 2000 support tools" but I dont know where to look and what to
| look for)
|
| Question2: anyone know a site with instructions on how to slipstream win2k
| with sp4?
|
| thanks
|
|

 

[ByTor]

like so many others I went directly from win98 to XP skipping 2k,
however I have seen that 2k is extreamly fast because it does not
have much of the bloat XP has.

Also appears to have much more stability........IMO anyway... ;0)

Question1: Is there a product or something else that can give me something
like XP's system restore on 2k ? (someone told me to look for "win2k resource kit
tools" and "windows 2000 support tools" but I dont know where to look and what to
look for)

Best bet is imaging software used to back up to a seperate
destination.........I personally think system restore is crap and
contributes to a sluggish machine.

Question2: anyone know a site with instructions on how to slipstream win2k
with sp4?

NLite will do all that, great prog.........

http://www.nliteos.com/nlite.html

 

[John Jay Smith]

hi,

I dont aggree with your opinion about system restore.. it has saved a lot of
trouble.
I could go into great detail why system restore can be useful but its not
the place or time.

I used nlite for slipstreaming, (I had forgoten this worked with 2k too)

thanks....

 

[ByTor]

hi,

I dont aggree with your opinion about system restore.. it has saved a lot of
trouble.
I could go into great detail why system restore can be useful but its not
the place or time.

It's okay if you don't agree just gave my opinion is all.

Even if it was the place or time for detail believe me I wouldn't listen
anyway as you probably wouldn't listen to me going into great detail on
why it's crap........... ;0)

I used nlite for slipstreaming, (I had forgoten this worked with 2k too)

thanks....

You're welcome.

 

[John Jay Smith]

Even if it was the place or time for detail believe me I wouldn't listen

anyway as you probably wouldn't listen to me going into great detail on
why it's crap........... ;0)

I always listen... I know what you are saying.. for the normal everyday
user
ms gave a simple solution that fixes system files without removing work
documents emails
and media. I think it has its place in the computer world....
Total backup images wipe out all files and you may lose current work files
of the backup is old.
I like system restore, but I also use the normal hard drive backup you use
in case something really goes bad. (I use acronis true image)
You can turn off the restore service in xp... or you can do what I do;
monitor only C that has windows on it, and disable the monitoring of other
drives that have files on them.

Most people don't fiddle with backuping their data, and for them system
restore may save them from their ignorance.... its a tool for the simple
users.. that's why you may find it inadequate.. But windows is a product for
the masses.. don't forget that.

 

[ByTor]

I always listen... I know what you are saying.. for the normal everyday
user
ms gave a simple solution that fixes system files without removing work
documents emails
and media. I think it has its place in the computer world....
Total backup images wipe out all files and you may lose current work files
of the backup is old.
I like system restore, but I also use the normal hard drive backup you use
in case something really goes bad. (I use acronis true image)
You can turn off the restore service in xp... or you can do what I do;
monitor only C that has windows on it, and disable the monitoring of other
drives that have files on them.

Most people don't fiddle with backuping their data, and for them system
restore may save them from their ignorance.... its a tool for the simple
users.. that's why you may find it inadequate.. But windows is a product for
the masses.. don't forget that.

I apologize as I should have stated that *for me* it's crap and I'll
never use it personally.......
You are 100% correct, for the masses yes, it's a great deal and also a
great escape for support people........Countless times I've seen system
restore used and while it may have solved an immediate problem for
individuals it creates other problem maybe unknown to the average
user......Spyware & Viruses are but one example.........

I surmised from your original post that you appeared not to be just an
*average* user which I took for granted that you would understand the
meaning behind my statement.........Ya pegged it right on the head! ;0)