Noel
Fri Apr 09 11:09:39 CDT 2004
Glad to hear it (not to mention surprised hat I got it right!<g>).
Good Luck!
--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
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"David C. Hurd" <ukulele@ukuleles.com> wrote in message
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> Mahalo's once more Noel! You're the MS-MVP for sure!
>
> All better now and thanks for all your help.
>
> aloha,
>
> David
> "Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
> news:#MrIYWgHEHA.828@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > Glad it worked - usually does!<g>)
> >
> > networking's not really my thing - I see you've been talking to Carey ,
> > who's really an expert on this, but.......
> >
> > In Safe Mode, open Windows Explorer, and navigate to the
> C:\Windows\Profiles
> > folder - within that there's the folders which contain your logon
names -
> > each one should have a subfolder 'NetHood' - which contains the Folder
> > Shortcuts.
> > Try deleting those, and see where that gets you.
> >
> > Good Luck!
> >
> > --
> > Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
> >
> > Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> >
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> >
> > Please read
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NG's
> >
> > "David C. Hurd" <ukulele@ukuleles.com> wrote in message
> > news:C3sdc.7487$Nr3.5494@twister.socal.rr.com...
> > > Mahalo Noel,
> > >
> > > Excellent advice, simple to follow - and it worked!
> > >
> > > Now for my *other* problem...
> > >
> > > I have found unwanted network places in my "My Network Places"
> folder
> > > and can't delete them with a mouse right-click. I'm nervous about
> dealing
> > > with the registry. Any constructive advice about this problem?
> > >
> > > aloha,
> > >
> > > David
> > > "Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
> > > news:ORVLmbfHEHA.2556@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > If you can't get to Safe Mode the 'easy' way<g>, then use MSCONFIG -
> The
> > > > Advanced button - put a check by 'Enable Start Menu', and click OK -
> > > you'll
> > > > be offered the boot options on all boots until you repeat the
> procedure,
> > > > unchecking the option.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
> > > >
> > > > Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> > > >
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> > > >
> > > > Please read
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> > NG's
> > > >
> > > > "David C. Hurd" <ukulele@ukuleles.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:Enqdc.6667$Nr3.819@twister.socal.rr.com...
> > > > > Hi,
> > > > >
> > > > > To solve another problem, it's been suggested that I try to
boot
> > up
> > > in
> > > > > 'safe mode'. When I try the Start, Restart and press CTRL, or F8
or
> > F5
> > > or
> > > > > Shift F5 I can't seem to get the computer (Dell Dimension 4100
> Pentium
> > > > III)
> > > > > to begin life in the 'safe mode'. I'm somewhat chary of trying to
> > deal
> > > > with
> > > > > registry editing. Any constructive advice on dealing with other
> > > > approaches
> > > > > to entering into 'safe mode' would be gratefully received.
> > > > >
> > > > > aloha,
> > > > >
> > > > > David C. Hurd
> > > > > www.ukuleles.com
> > > > >
> > > > >
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