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    Vista mailto malware or bug?

    Vista Business 64 When I click on a mailto link in Firefox or IE about 40 IE windows open instead of a compose email window. :shocked: This just started recently while I was updating a web site with Dreamweaver 8. I did various google mailto searches, but found no references to mailto...
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    Moving XP to new drive/partition

    I'd like to move my XP OS to a new drive/partition but my searching hasn't found any instructions or utilities that create a new bootable partition without knowing some additional technical details to complete the process. Can the forum point me to instructions or better yet a utility that...
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    Nessus

    http://nessus.org/ What the forum's opinion on the Nessus vulnerability scanner? Has anyone use the free version and how did it work? I'm hoping to get some feed back on it before I spend a lot of time setting it up. Thanks!
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    Linux: FC-5/64 - Renaming su

    Linux: FC-5/64 - Renaming su For security reasons can the command su be renamed without causing other automatic processes to fail? I thought I would ask before I made the system unbootable. Thanks, Arn
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    Apache Directory Password Protection

    Fedora Core 5-64 with Apache 2.2 How robust is Apache directory password protection? Assuming the use of a strong password how well does Apache password protection stand up to a hack attack?
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    Network Places - Password Dialog Box

    I'd like to update a network place information, but can't get the username/password dialog box to appear so I can. How can I force the dialog box to appear so I can enter the new information? Thanks!
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    FC5-64: XP access to /var via Samba

    I've setup a LAN with a XP PC and a Linux PC and would like to update files in /var on the Linux system from the XP. I'm getting permission errors when attempting log into the /var share but not when I log into the /tmp share. Access to the /tmp share works without problems so I'm fairly sure...
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    Linux FC5: ping and dig no error, but firefox fails dns lookups

    When I ping or dig a domain name both succeed, but Firefox fails to connect to the web site. I could use some suggestions on what to try or what is the source of the problem. Thanks! Update: Konqueror broswer works with out problem, so I guess it's a Firefox problem or a...
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    Get Config Page not Server on LAN - WAN Side Works

    I've RTFM and STFW but can't find a solution. I've got several XP PCs and a Linux Apache server on the LAN side of an Actiontec GT701 DSL modem/router. When I enter the server domain name on the LAN side the PCs get the main DSL modem/router page, while PCs on the WAN side get the correct...
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    DSL Router, Web Server, Multiple PCs, Port Forwarding

    I'm setting up Apache on a Linux box behind an Actiontec GT701 DSL modem/router. There are also several other PCs on the LAN running XP. I hope to have the Linux box function as a web server. I have a static IP that points to the GT701 I've been told that I have to forward port 80 to the...
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    AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ VS Athlon 64 X2 4400+

    I'm building a system around the ASUS A8R32-MVP Deluxe and debating whether the 4400s larger cache and other differences are worth the $100 over the 4200? The question is will the performance difference be noticeable? I do a lot of raw and tif image file processing with mainly Photoshop...
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    Small Business Seerver 2003 Driver/App Compatibility

    Will SBS 2003 run all my applications, like Photoshop, the same as XP? O r put another way, will the system be like I'm running XP Pro, but with the addition of server functionality? Are the drivers the same? Thanks for any input, it's these simple questions that are hard to find...
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    Web Site Server Software

    I'm researching hosting a web site from my home office and would like to get some suggestions from those with experience in this area on which web server software they would recommend. I'd like to stay with XP Pro and don't mind spending a few bucks, but not thousands. Email functionality and...
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    XP Pro IIS online documentation

    The default web page for IIS contains a link to the online documentation for IIS. Unfortunately it doesn't work as installed. I didn't change anything relating to IIS, the online documentation is the first thing I tried. The error page I get is error message 500.100: HTTP 500.100 -...
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    Check in - Can't check out

    Check in - Can't check out Can't copy files from my laptop - Access Denied Suddenly I can't copy files from my laptop to my desktop computer. I can copy files from folder to folder on the laptop but not from a folder on the laptop to a folder on the desktop. I get an "Access Denied" error...
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    Configuring Dual Ethernet

    Does anyone with dual ethernet know how to configure XP so both ports can be active? I've got both working except for internet access. One connects directly to my laptop with a crossover cable for file sharing and the other connects to my DSL/Gateway for internet access. The direct...
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    Configuring XP for Direct Ethernet

    Configuring XP for Direct Ethernet Networking Desktop and Notebook without hub/switch I've got my notebook connected directly to my desktop's 2nd ethernet port with a cross-over cable. Both systems are listing the connection as "connected" and both systems are sending packets, but...
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    XP 1394 Networking Configuration Guide

    XP 1394 Networking Configuration Guide Configuring a 1394 adaptor for networking Can anyone point me to an online how-to guide for setting up a direct 1394 connection between my desktop and my notebook? I have a 1394 connection on my desktop and notebook, but I am in the dark as to where...
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    Peer-to-Peer Networking XP How-to Guide

    Peer-to-Peer Networking XP How-to Guide Peer-to-Peer Networking configuration guide for XP Can anyone point me to an online how-to guide for setting up a direct ethernet connection between my desktop and my notebook? I have a second ethernet connection on my desktop and a ethernet...
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    Diagnostic and Performance Tools

    I have a Gigabyte GA-K8NS Ultra-939 with an AMD Athlon 64 3200+ and 2GB of Corsair VS512MB400 memory. Occasionally the Award BIOS emits what the manual describes as a continuous long beep which, according to the manual, indicates a DRAM error. Memory passes the BIOS boot memory test. Any...
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    Updating Video Driver on Dell with ATI X300

    I'm trying to install the lastest ATI driver on my Dell notebook and get the error "INF Error Video Driver not found" which terminates the install. It then recommends installing a standard VGA driver first. Can I update my laptop with standard ATI drivers or do I need drivers from Dell?
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    Creating XP Partition

    Because I've got an older system I've had to install a PCI/SATA controller and SATA drive to hold me over until I can build a replacement system. I've got the SATA drive running on the contoller but can't get the XP setup disk to install XP on the new disk. XP setup aquires all the parameters...
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    Building a dually ? need mobo recommendations

    Building a dually ? need mobo recommendations I?m building a new dually PC for use as a Photoshop workstation and wanted to get recommendations on which dual processor motherboards Anandtech users prefer. Right now I have an older dually mobo from Tyan and it has been running 24x7 for...
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    PCI 2.2 Cards Compatible with PCI 2.1 Mobo?

    PCI 2.2 Cards Compatible with PCI 2.1 Mobo? Can a PCI 2.2 card work in a PCI 2.1 mobo? I'd like to add a SATA disk drive to my system to hold me until I can build a new system. All of the SATA PCI cards I've found are PCI 2.2, but my mobo is PCI 2.1. Will the PCI 2.2 cards work in a PCI...
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    PCI 2.2 Cards Compatible with PCI 2.1 Mobo?

    PCI 2.2 Cards Compatible with PCI 2.1 Mobo? Can a PCI 2.2 card work in a PCI 2.1 mobo? I'd like to add a SATA disk drive to my system to hold me until I can build a new system. All of the SATA PCI cards I've found are PCI 2.2, but my mobo is PCI 2.1. Will the PCI 2.2 cards work in a PCI...
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    Remote Desktop through ActionTech Gateway

    Remote Desktop through ActionTech Gateway Problem connecting from outside gateway: "The page cannot be displayed" I'm attempting to use Remote Desktop (RD) to connect to a computer 130 miles away. I'm using my local 2 system LAN to learn how to setup RD and debug my configuration. HERE'S MY...
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    Remote Desktop through ActionTech Gateway

    Remote Desktop through ActionTech Gateway Problem connecting from outside gateway: "The page cannot be displayed" I'm attempting to use Remote Desktop (RD) to connect to a computer 130 miles away. I'm using my local 2 system LAN to learn how to setup RD and debug my configuration. HERE'S MY...
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    HTTP IP Syntax

    How is the IP address of a computer attached to a gateway specified. For example if the gateway is 150.98.30.170 and the attached computer, named Felix, is 192.168.0.9 how is the IP address of Felix specified? I've tried http://150.98.30.170/Felix/, http://150.98.30.170:Felix/ and others. All...
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    ATi 9700 Pro - MIA

    My mobo has an AGP 2X (3.3v) slot and I need dual monitor support. I also have to have an ATi card, my mobo doesn't work with Nivida products. So the 9700 Pro seemed to be the ideal card, but I can't find them. Has ATi stopped building the 9700? Why can't I find any at internet retailers? Was...
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    BTX with PCI Express motherboards

    I've got to upgrade and was wondering if anyone knows about when will BTX motherboards with PCI Express be available? TIA
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    Video A/D Conversion

    Video A/D Conversion For converting an analog video signal to a digital format will a graphics video card like Ati's AIW series perform well or should I purchase something like Plextor's ConvertX? What would be the best choice for video A/D conversion? Among other uses I've got a bunch of...
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    Everything you wanted to know about XP activation

    Everything you wanted to know about XP activation Can someone point me to a XP activation resource that is up to date? I'm looking for something that covers all the issues about XP activiation. I've googled it, but get pointers to a lot of out of date information. TIA Emos
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    Microsoft Windows XP Professional Resource Kit

    Microsoft Windows XP Professional Resource Kit Is this a good XP resource or can anyone suggest a better reference for XP administration? TIA Emos
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    Displaying XP Multiprocessor Utilization

    Displaying XP Multiprocessor Utilization Is there a XP utility that will display graphically or numerically the utilization of each CPU? A dynamic graphical display would be best ;) TIA Emos
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    What's this: BSP CPU . . . . . Err Microcode

    What's this: BSP CPU . . . . . Err Microcode As a final upgrade to my PIII systems I upgraded the CPU to 850Mhz, the max the mobo will support. When I did I started getting this error message during a system boot: BSP CPU . . . . . Err Microcode Could someone tell me what this error message...
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    What's this: mode con codepage prepare=((850) C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\ega.cpi)

    What's this: mode con codepage prepare=((850) C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\ega.cpi) As a final upgrade to my PIII systems I upgraded the CPUs to 850Mhz, the max the mobo will support. After a reformat and reload of Windows 98 SE my autoexec file was modified by the Windows install script to contain the...
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    Swapping CPUs in Slot 1 Fan/CPU Assembly

    Hi, If I buy an OEM 850 Mhz PIII w/o fan can I swap it with the 500 MHz CPU in my current slot 1 fan/cpu assembly? TIA
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    PIII Coppermine Discontinuance Date

    Anyone know when Intel plans to stop production of the PIII Coppermine with 100MHz FSB? The part I'm interested in is BX80526U850256E, PENTIUM III 850MHZ SECC2 (Slot 1) 100MHZ FSB 256K CACHE. I'm trying to determine when the price will be at its lowest, if it's not already too late. :D TIA
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    MS Batch98 & Networking Problem

    I starting using Microsoft's Batch98 to speed up reloading Windows 98 SE on our computer systems. When I used the standard method for loading Win98SE our small network (2 PCs, switch, DSL modem) worked fine. After using Batch98 when clicking on PCs listed under Network Neighborhood sometimes...
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    Need CD Copying Utility

    I have 3 and 7 year olds that love to play computer games. Some of the game CDs will not allow making a copy with programs like ECDC. They just don't understand why they can't spread the CDs out all over the floor to pick the one they want. Can anyone recommend a CD copy utility that will copy...