Neworking in Windows ME query...
Hi All,
First the basics of my System config =
O.S. - Windows ME (GOLD, Jun 2000 ed.)
Processor - P4 1.6 Ghz (256 KB Cache)
Video - GeForce 2 MX 200 (64 MB)
RAM - 512 MB SDRAM;
HDD - 40GB 7200 RPM. (HDD Primary Master with DMA mode enabled)
Other - 1 CDROM & 1 CDWriter drive.
Lan card - Realtek (in built)
Now the questions -
I've just got a 24hr cable connection (broadband) for the internet. What I want to know is this-
1) Please advise me for a good Antivirus & a firewall S/w + a anti-spyware solution, both which are cheap, with regular updates, & do not consume too much of system resources.
2) What kind of problems i could face with this connection & what steps should I take to prevent any of these lapses on my part?
3) How could I create a shortcut to the connection, as I do not want to be connected as soon as I start the PC. &
4) Everytime I boot, the logon screen of network login appears. Mine is a single user system. How do I get rid of this.??
5) are there any tweaks to make all this faster or lighter on the system??
Do let me know the sols to above.
Thanx in advnce.
C.K.
First the basics of my System config =
O.S. - Windows ME (GOLD, Jun 2000 ed.)
Processor - P4 1.6 Ghz (256 KB Cache)
Video - GeForce 2 MX 200 (64 MB)
RAM - 512 MB SDRAM;
HDD - 40GB 7200 RPM. (HDD Primary Master with DMA mode enabled)
Other - 1 CDROM & 1 CDWriter drive.
Lan card - Realtek (in built)
Now the questions -
I've just got a 24hr cable connection (broadband) for the internet. What I want to know is this-
1) Please advise me for a good Antivirus & a firewall S/w + a anti-spyware solution, both which are cheap, with regular updates, & do not consume too much of system resources.
2) What kind of problems i could face with this connection & what steps should I take to prevent any of these lapses on my part?
3) How could I create a shortcut to the connection, as I do not want to be connected as soon as I start the PC. &
4) Everytime I boot, the logon screen of network login appears. Mine is a single user system. How do I get rid of this.??
5) are there any tweaks to make all this faster or lighter on the system??
Do let me know the sols to above.
Thanx in advnce.
C.K.
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Try this for the Windows ME login issue:
Click Start, Settings Control Panel.
Double-click the Network applet.
On the Configuration tab, select Windows Logon as the Primary Network Logon, then close the dialog box.
Delete any file in the \Windows folder with the extension .pwl.
Reboot.
The password prompt will appear one last time. Press Enter (don't press Escape) and you'll never see it again.