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  1. When upgrading from older OS to a new one, the drivers for your hardware will also need up[censored] as new hardware is not always provided in XP. Download driver from manufacturer's web site.

     


  2. To set one up on Win X:

    a) Start, Settings, Control Panel

    B) Network Connections

    c) New Connection Wizard

    d) Select Next on first screen

    e) Select 'Connect to the network at my workplace'

    f) If using a modem or ISDN then select 'Dial Up Connection'

    If using ADSL, then select 'VPN Connection'

    g) Follow instructions... and provide details for VPN host etc.

     

     


  3. - what do you need in order to set up a vpn? do i have to download some software?

    Nope.

     

    - what do you need to do to be able to successfully connect to a vpn?

    TCP/IP, Dial up number or IP address or VPN server, username and password.

     

    - how are proxy servers different from vpn?

     

    Proxy servers are a buffer between the companies intranet and the internet and as well as filtering it can do caching etc.

     

    - how do i know what to use PPTP or L2TP?

    Ask the provider of VPN.

     

    - do i need to configure something else on my router in order to be able to connect to a vpn?

    No.

     

    - will i definitely be needing certificates? and how do i get one?

    Depends on the provider. In most cases I shouldn`t think so.

     

    - is the "go to my pc" software like a vpn?

    No idea.

     


  4. I would personally side on the caution side. When using software, the EULA states its for x machines only and not to be copied elsewhere (except one backup). SO copyright applies to programs, help files, pictures, documents and icons frown

     

    I would personally create one's own icons with the many Icon Creation programs that are out there...

     

     


  5. If you need to modify DOS setting, edit the Config.nt and Autoexec.nt files in C:\Windows\System32 e.g. a common edition is FILES=40 in the Config.nt to allow more files open concurrently etc.

     


  6. I do know that Windows NT can emulate DOS (see config.nt and autoexec.nt) with cmd.exe to some extent, and even Windows 95 using the batch files on NT CD.

     

    To emulate Win XP you need 3rd party program such as Virtual PC otherwise its not possible.

     

     


  7. Sounds like some sort of conflict with the hardware. I use Ghost 2002 with no problems.

     

    When, restoring, just boot off the Ghost boot floppy (or CD if you elected to make your image disk bootable) and then you can restore the image on a blank hard disk. Nothing else needs installing before hand. It certainly makes reinstalling Windows quicker....

     

     


  8. Need for Speed (I assume thats the game) requires DirectX 9 and NT4 does NOT support DirectX. Upgrade to Windows 2000 or XP to play games!

     

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