Various Topics on Windows XP

..X

Hi Steve,

MS does not offer a *stand alone*, if you will, upgrade from Home to Pro.. I
am not that knowledgeable on the matter but, I would think it would take
some unusual knowledge of, probably, source code to pull that off.

If you care to keep me, and the rest of the group, updated on this topic,
you can post with my "handle", JAX, in the Subject line. Please add some
portion of this thread to your message so that others can follow the
conversation.

Thanks, JAX


"Steve Colburn" <coldayDEL@MEgci.net> wrote in message
news:102rn6hoahkio9e@corp.supernews.com...
> Hey JAX,
>
> Naw, years ago I got the Langa Letter. He is legit. But, folks like you
& I send stuff to him, and sometimes that stuff may not be
> what it is offered. I think if we saw the actual article we would find
that not ALL the XP Pro stuff can be added, just some
> "features".
>
> I just subscribed to the Plus edition, so I will find out! If you want I
will keep a note to myself to email you directly (lets not
> revive this thread a week from now!) with the highlights. I'm running
Pro, but the wife is running Home so I may "smoke test" it on
> her system! <VBEG>
>
> Steve
>
> "JAX" <slipnslide@guesswhat.not> wrote in message
news:%23N%23sQPt8DHA.2404@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > So, Steve, what do you think about the issue in the original post? I
think
> > it is malware and should be left alone.
> >
> > JAX
> >
> > "Steve Colburn" <coldayDEL@MEgci.net> wrote in message
> > news:102rm3q3r5bb734@corp.supernews.com...
> > > You've GOT to read the "Just For Grins" at the bottom.
> > >
> > > Keeping within the role,
> > >
> > > Steve
> > >
> > > "Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message
> > news:OAMDf8s8DHA.1804@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > Hi Jax,
> > > >
> > > > He didn't get the offer if he had the XP Plus Edition, if that is
what
> > you
> > > > are thinking. Either way. Fred Langa has a newsletter, within that
> > letter
> > > > the information was only available if you belonged to 'his' plus
> > edition.
> > > > More info here under 11. Plus! Edition Highlights:
> > http://www.langa.com/
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > All the Best,
> > > > Kelly
> > > >
> > > > MS-MVP Win98/XP
> > > > [AE-Windows® XP]
> > > >
> > > > Troubleshooting Windows XP
> > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> > > >
> > > > Utilities for Windows XP
> > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "JAX" <slipnslide@guesswhat.not> wrote in message
> > > > news:%23Jhbt3s8DHA.2560@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > > > HI again Kelly,
> > > > >
> > > > > Maybe, I'm a little over cautious but, Tom said,
> > > > > "But I dont have the plus edition."
> > > > > Why did he get the offer?
> > > > >
> > > > > That really put up the red flag to me. Even at that, $12 a year,
does
> > he
> > > > > need it? From what I gather, the only difference between Home and
Pro.
> > is
> > > > > networking and a few security issues. That was "kind'a" a question
> > there.
> > > > >
> > > > > JAX
> > > > > "Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message
> > > > > news:e7ivuos8DHA.3380@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > JAX,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > It is a legit newsletter and the plus edition requires an annual
fee
> > of
> > > > > > $12.00. Other than it being Doug's Security Console, I'd be
rather
> > > > > > interested to see what Fred has found. )
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --
> > > > > > All the Best,
> > > > > > Kelly
> > > > > >
> > > > > > MS-MVP Win98/XP
> > > > > > [AE-Windows® XP]
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Troubleshooting Windows XP
> > > > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Utilities for Windows XP
> > > > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "JAX" <slipnslide@guesswhat.not> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:OBKybks8DHA.2316@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > Tom, I only spent a little time looking but, I think it is
> > malware. Do
> > > > a
> > > > > > > Google search and make your own decision. It looks like a
"hijack"
> > > > > thing.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > LOL, JAX
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "Tom" <wjm420_00@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > > news:3de2e5be.0402132241.2a115706@posting.google.c om...
> > > > > > > > I came with the plus edition of the Langa list. But I dont
have
> > the
> > > > > plus
> > > > > > > edition.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

..b ..e..

Kelly wrote:

> JAX,
>
> It is a legit newsletter and the plus edition requires an annual fee of
> $12.00. Other than it being Doug's Security Console, I'd be rather
> interested to see what Fred has found. )
>

Hi Kelly,

What Fred said in the Standard edition.

> Plus! Edition Highlights:
>
> * Add "XP Pro-only" Features to XP Home!
> (way cool! and FREE!)
> * De-ME Your XP PC
> (undoing a WinME/XP dual boot)
> * "Administrators Only" error, alternate fix
> (odd fix, from a Microsoft support tech)

Things Fred DID NOT SAY:
* Turn XP Home into XP Pro!
* Add EVERY "XP Pro-only" feature to XP Home!
* I have a bridge for sale!

In the Plus section of previous issue (2004/02/09), Fred said,
"But you won't find the same Group settings that are available in Pro."

I wrote a short note to Fred describing a method for accessing those
group policy settings in XP Home. -
START > Run... > rundll32.exe netplwiz.dll,UsersRunDll
(Note: this command IS case sensitive)

And I provided a link to the web page where I'd found that info.
http://www.scottxp.com/winxp.php

That page describes several XP Home work arounds:
> * Running IIS 5.0 web server
> * Advanced file sharing/security functionality
> * Uninstalling MSN Messenger
> * Accessing an Advanced User Management screen
> * Access domain resources without specifying a p***word each time

Strickly speaking, XP Pro features aren't being added. You're merely
accessing various features that are well hidden in XP Home, but easily
found in XP Pro.

Bob Dietz

..sl.. ..g..

JAX;

I have read a lot of articles by Fred Langa.

One example.
Fred Langa explains how to automate Windows XP tools and tasks that normally
require manual intervention.
http://www.informationweek.com/story...5600170&pgno=1

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In news:OUdqjmt8DHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl,
JAX <slipnslide@guesswhat.not> hunted and pecked:
> Hi Steve,
>
> MS does not offer a *stand alone*, if you will, upgrade from Home to
> Pro.. I am not that knowledgeable on the matter but, I would think it
> would take some unusual knowledge of, probably, source code to pull that
> off.
>
> If you care to keep me, and the rest of the group, updated on this topic,
> you can post with my "handle", JAX, in the Subject line. Please add some
> portion of this thread to your message so that others can follow the
> conversation.
>
> Thanks, JAX
>
>
> "Steve Colburn" <coldayDEL@MEgci.net> wrote in message
> news:102rn6hoahkio9e@corp.supernews.com...
> > Hey JAX,
> >
> > Naw, years ago I got the Langa Letter. He is legit. But, folks like
> > you
> & I send stuff to him, and sometimes that stuff may not be
> > what it is offered. I think if we saw the actual article we would find
> that not ALL the XP Pro stuff can be added, just some
> > "features".
> >
> > I just subscribed to the Plus edition, so I will find out! If you want
> > I
> will keep a note to myself to email you directly (lets not
> > revive this thread a week from now!) with the highlights. I'm running
> Pro, but the wife is running Home so I may "smoke test" it on
> > her system! <VBEG>
> >
> > Steve
> >
> > "JAX" <slipnslide@guesswhat.not> wrote in message
> news:%23N%23sQPt8DHA.2404@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > So, Steve, what do you think about the issue in the original post? I
> > > think it is malware and should be left alone.
> > >
> > > JAX
> > >
> > > "Steve Colburn" <coldayDEL@MEgci.net> wrote in message
> > > news:102rm3q3r5bb734@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > You've GOT to read the "Just For Grins" at the bottom.
> > > >
> > > > Keeping within the role,
> > > >
> > > > Steve
> > > >
> > > > "Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message
> > > news:OAMDf8s8DHA.1804@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > > Hi Jax,
> > > > >
> > > > > He didn't get the offer if he had the XP Plus Edition, if that is
> > > > > what you are thinking. Either way. Fred Langa has a newsletter,
> > > > > within that letter the information was only available if you
> > > > > belonged to 'his' plus edition. More info here under 11. Plus!
> > > > > Edition Highlights: http://www.langa.com/
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > All the Best,
> > > > > Kelly
> > > > >
> > > > > MS-MVP Win98/XP
> > > > > [AE-Windows. XP]
> > > > >
> > > > > Troubleshooting Windows XP
> > > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> > > > >
> > > > > Utilities for Windows XP
> > > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "JAX" <slipnslide@guesswhat.not> wrote in message
> > > > > news:%23Jhbt3s8DHA.2560@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > HI again Kelly,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Maybe, I'm a little over cautious but, Tom said,
> > > > > > "But I dont have the plus edition."
> > > > > > Why did he get the offer?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > That really put up the red flag to me. Even at that, $12 a
> > > > > > year, does he need it? From what I gather, the only difference
> > > > > > between Home and Pro. is networking and a few security issues.
> > > > > > That was "kind'a" a question there.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > JAX
> > > > > > "Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:e7ivuos8DHA.3380@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > JAX,
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > It is a legit newsletter and the plus edition requires an
> > > > > > > annual fee of $12.00. Other than it being Doug's Security
> > > > > > > Console, I'd be rather interested to see what Fred has found.
> > > > > > > )
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > --
> > > > > > > All the Best,
> > > > > > > Kelly
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > MS-MVP Win98/XP
> > > > > > > [AE-Windows. XP]
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Troubleshooting Windows XP
> > > > > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Utilities for Windows XP
> > > > > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "JAX" <slipnslide@guesswhat.not> wrote in message
> > > > > > > news:OBKybks8DHA.2316@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > > Tom, I only spent a little time looking but, I think it is
> > > > > > > > malware. Do a Google search and make your own decision. It
> > > > > > > > looks like a "hijack" thing.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > LOL, JAX
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > "Tom" <wjm420_00@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > > > news:3de2e5be.0402132241.2a115706@posting.google.c om...
> > > > > > > > > I came with the plus edition of the Langa list. But I dont
> have
> > > the
> > > > > > plus
> > > > > > > > edition.

..sl.. ..g..

Bob;

[[I wrote a short note to Fred describing a method for accessing those
group policy settings in XP Home. -
START > Run... > rundll32.exe netplwiz.dll,UsersRunDll
(Note: this command IS case sensitive)]]

Start | Run | Type: control userp***words2 | OK
Does the same thing. It brings up User Accounts.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In news:eb6C4wu8DHA.1052@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl,
Bob Dietz <rbdietz_1999@yahoo.com> hunted and pecked:
> Kelly wrote:
>
> > JAX,
> >
> > It is a legit newsletter and the plus edition requires an annual fee of
> > $12.00. Other than it being Doug's Security Console, I'd be rather
> > interested to see what Fred has found. )
> >
>
> Hi Kelly,
>
> What Fred said in the Standard edition.
>
> > Plus! Edition Highlights:
> >
> > * Add "XP Pro-only" Features to XP Home!
> > (way cool! and FREE!)
> > * De-ME Your XP PC
> > (undoing a WinME/XP dual boot)
> > * "Administrators Only" error, alternate fix
> > (odd fix, from a Microsoft support tech)
>
> Things Fred DID NOT SAY:
> * Turn XP Home into XP Pro!
> * Add EVERY "XP Pro-only" feature to XP Home!
> * I have a bridge for sale!
>
> In the Plus section of previous issue (2004/02/09), Fred said,
> "But you won't find the same Group settings that are available in Pro."
>
> I wrote a short note to Fred describing a method for accessing those
> group policy settings in XP Home. -
> START > Run... > rundll32.exe netplwiz.dll,UsersRunDll
> (Note: this command IS case sensitive)
>
> And I provided a link to the web page where I'd found that info.
> http://www.scottxp.com/winxp.php
>
> That page describes several XP Home work arounds:
> > * Running IIS 5.0 web server
> > * Advanced file sharing/security functionality
> > * Uninstalling MSN Messenger
> > * Accessing an Advanced User Management screen
> > * Access domain resources without specifying a p***word each time
>
> Strickly speaking, XP Pro features aren't being added. You're merely
> accessing various features that are well hidden in XP Home, but easily
> found in XP Pro.
>
> Bob Dietz

..b ..e..

Wesley Vogel wrote:

> Bob;
>
> [[I wrote a short note to Fred describing a method for accessing those
> group policy settings in XP Home. -
> START > Run... > rundll32.exe netplwiz.dll,UsersRunDll
> (Note: this command IS case sensitive)]]
>
> Start | Run | Type: control userp***words2 | OK
> Does the same thing. It brings up User Accounts.
>

Thanks. That's easier to remember than the command I gave.
Got XP Pro here, but I'll try it on my neighbor's machine
next time I'm over there.

Bob

..X

Thanks Wes,

After looking further, I am not so suspicious now. When this thread started,
I ***umed the OP was a "newbie" and may be about to get in trouble. I did a
Google search for Langa and came up with a few hits that caused me to
suspect malware. I prefer to err to the safe side. Kimmy's post to this
thread cleared the issue up quite a bit in my little mind.

Cheers, JAX

"Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:ZYtXb.35077$yE5.119733@attbi_s54...
> JAX;
>
> I have read a lot of articles by Fred Langa.
>
> One example.
> Fred Langa explains how to automate Windows XP tools and tasks that
normally
> require manual intervention.
>
http://www.informationweek.com/story...5600170&pgno=1
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
> Wes
>
> In news:OUdqjmt8DHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl,
> JAX <slipnslide@guesswhat.not> hunted and pecked:
> > Hi Steve,
> >
> > MS does not offer a *stand alone*, if you will, upgrade from Home to
> > Pro.. I am not that knowledgeable on the matter but, I would think it
> > would take some unusual knowledge of, probably, source code to pull that
> > off.
> >
> > If you care to keep me, and the rest of the group, updated on this
topic,
> > you can post with my "handle", JAX, in the Subject line. Please add some
> > portion of this thread to your message so that others can follow the
> > conversation.
> >
> > Thanks, JAX
> >
> >
> > "Steve Colburn" <coldayDEL@MEgci.net> wrote in message
> > news:102rn6hoahkio9e@corp.supernews.com...
> > > Hey JAX,
> > >
> > > Naw, years ago I got the Langa Letter. He is legit. But, folks like
> > > you
> > & I send stuff to him, and sometimes that stuff may not be
> > > what it is offered. I think if we saw the actual article we would
find
> > that not ALL the XP Pro stuff can be added, just some
> > > "features".
> > >
> > > I just subscribed to the Plus edition, so I will find out! If you
want
> > > I
> > will keep a note to myself to email you directly (lets not
> > > revive this thread a week from now!) with the highlights. I'm running
> > Pro, but the wife is running Home so I may "smoke test" it on
> > > her system! <VBEG>
> > >
> > > Steve
> > >
> > > "JAX" <slipnslide@guesswhat.not> wrote in message
> > news:%23N%23sQPt8DHA.2404@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > So, Steve, what do you think about the issue in the original post? I
> > > > think it is malware and should be left alone.
> > > >
> > > > JAX
> > > >
> > > > "Steve Colburn" <coldayDEL@MEgci.net> wrote in message
> > > > news:102rm3q3r5bb734@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > > You've GOT to read the "Just For Grins" at the bottom.
> > > > >
> > > > > Keeping within the role,
> > > > >
> > > > > Steve
> > > > >
> > > > > "Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message
> > > > news:OAMDf8s8DHA.1804@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > Hi Jax,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > He didn't get the offer if he had the XP Plus Edition, if that
is
> > > > > > what you are thinking. Either way. Fred Langa has a
newsletter,
> > > > > > within that letter the information was only available if you
> > > > > > belonged to 'his' plus edition. More info here under 11. Plus!
> > > > > > Edition Highlights: http://www.langa.com/
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --
> > > > > > All the Best,
> > > > > > Kelly
> > > > > >
> > > > > > MS-MVP Win98/XP
> > > > > > [AE-Windows. XP]
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Troubleshooting Windows XP
> > > > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Utilities for Windows XP
> > > > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "JAX" <slipnslide@guesswhat.not> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:%23Jhbt3s8DHA.2560@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > HI again Kelly,
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Maybe, I'm a little over cautious but, Tom said,
> > > > > > > "But I dont have the plus edition."
> > > > > > > Why did he get the offer?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > That really put up the red flag to me. Even at that, $12 a
> > > > > > > year, does he need it? From what I gather, the only difference
> > > > > > > between Home and Pro. is networking and a few security issues.
> > > > > > > That was "kind'a" a question there.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > JAX
> > > > > > > "Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message
> > > > > > > news:e7ivuos8DHA.3380@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > > JAX,
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > It is a legit newsletter and the plus edition requires an
> > > > > > > > annual fee of $12.00. Other than it being Doug's Security
> > > > > > > > Console, I'd be rather interested to see what Fred has
found.
> > > > > > > > )
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > --
> > > > > > > > All the Best,
> > > > > > > > Kelly
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > MS-MVP Win98/XP
> > > > > > > > [AE-Windows. XP]
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Troubleshooting Windows XP
> > > > > > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Utilities for Windows XP
> > > > > > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > "JAX" <slipnslide@guesswhat.not> wrote in message
> > > > > > > > news:OBKybks8DHA.2316@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > > > Tom, I only spent a little time looking but, I think it is
> > > > > > > > > malware. Do a Google search and make your own decision. It
> > > > > > > > > looks like a "hijack" thing.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > LOL, JAX
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > "Tom" <wjm420_00@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > > > > news:3de2e5be.0402132241.2a115706@posting.google.c om...
> > > > > > > > > > I came with the plus edition of the Langa list. But I
dont
> > have
> > > > the
> > > > > > > plus
> > > > > > > > > edition.
>

..sl.. ..g..

JAX;

Keep having fun!

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In news:%23KVdQ5y8DHA.2044@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl,
JAX <slipnslide@guesswhat.not> hunted and pecked:
> Thanks Wes,
>
> After looking further, I am not so suspicious now. When this thread
> started, I ***umed the OP was a "newbie" and may be about to get in
> trouble. I did a Google search for Langa and came up with a few hits that
> caused me to suspect malware. I prefer to err to the safe side. Kimmy's
> post to this thread cleared the issue up quite a bit in my little mind.
>
> Cheers, JAX
>
> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:ZYtXb.35077$yE5.119733@attbi_s54...
> > JAX;
> >
> > I have read a lot of articles by Fred Langa.
> >
> > One example.
> > Fred Langa explains how to automate Windows XP tools and tasks that
> > normally require manual intervention.
> >
>
http://www.informationweek.com/story...5600170&pgno=1
> >
> > --
> > Hope this helps. Let us know.
> > Wes
> >
> > In news:OUdqjmt8DHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl,
> > JAX <slipnslide@guesswhat.not> hunted and pecked:
> > > Hi Steve,
> > >
> > > MS does not offer a *stand alone*, if you will, upgrade from Home to
> > > Pro.. I am not that knowledgeable on the matter but, I would think it
> > > would take some unusual knowledge of, probably, source code to pull
> > > that off.
> > >
> > > If you care to keep me, and the rest of the group, updated on this
> > > topic, you can post with my "handle", JAX, in the Subject line.
> > > Please add some portion of this thread to your message so that others
> > > can follow the conversation.
> > >
> > > Thanks, JAX
> > >
> > >
> > > "Steve Colburn" <coldayDEL@MEgci.net> wrote in message
> > > news:102rn6hoahkio9e@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > Hey JAX,
> > > >
> > > > Naw, years ago I got the Langa Letter. He is legit. But, folks
> > > > like you
> > > & I send stuff to him, and sometimes that stuff may not be
> > > > what it is offered. I think if we saw the actual article we would
> > > > find that not ALL the XP Pro stuff can be added, just some
> > > > "features".
> > > >
> > > > I just subscribed to the Plus edition, so I will find out! If you
> > > > want I
> > > will keep a note to myself to email you directly (lets not
> > > > revive this thread a week from now!) with the highlights. I'm
> > > > running
> > > Pro, but the wife is running Home so I may "smoke test" it on
> > > > her system! <VBEG>
> > > >
> > > > Steve
> > > >
> > > > "JAX" <slipnslide@guesswhat.not> wrote in message
> > > news:%23N%23sQPt8DHA.2404@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > > So, Steve, what do you think about the issue in the original
> > > > > post? I think it is malware and should be left alone.
> > > > >
> > > > > JAX
> > > > >
> > > > > "Steve Colburn" <coldayDEL@MEgci.net> wrote in message
> > > > > news:102rm3q3r5bb734@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > > > You've GOT to read the "Just For Grins" at the bottom.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Keeping within the role,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Steve
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message
> > > > > news:OAMDf8s8DHA.1804@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > Hi Jax,
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > He didn't get the offer if he had the XP Plus Edition, if
> > > > > > > that is what you are thinking. Either way. Fred Langa has a
> > > > > > > newsletter, within that letter the information was only
> > > > > > > available if you belonged to 'his' plus edition. More info
> > > > > > > here under 11. Plus! Edition Highlights:
> > > > > > > http://www.langa.com/
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > --
> > > > > > > All the Best,
> > > > > > > Kelly
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > MS-MVP Win98/XP
> > > > > > > [AE-Windows. XP]
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Troubleshooting Windows XP
> > > > > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Utilities for Windows XP
> > > > > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "JAX" <slipnslide@guesswhat.not> wrote in message
> > > > > > > news:%23Jhbt3s8DHA.2560@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > > HI again Kelly,
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Maybe, I'm a little over cautious but, Tom said,
> > > > > > > > "But I dont have the plus edition."
> > > > > > > > Why did he get the offer?
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > That really put up the red flag to me. Even at that, $12 a
> > > > > > > > year, does he need it? From what I gather, the only
> > > > > > > > difference between Home and Pro. is networking and a few
> > > > > > > > security issues. That was "kind'a" a question there.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > JAX
> > > > > > > > "Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message
> > > > > > > > news:e7ivuos8DHA.3380@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > > > JAX,
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > It is a legit newsletter and the plus edition requires an
> > > > > > > > > annual fee of $12.00. Other than it being Doug's Security
> > > > > > > > > Console, I'd be rather interested to see what Fred has
> found.
> > > > > > > > > > o)
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > --
> > > > > > > > > All the Best,
> > > > > > > > > Kelly
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > MS-MVP Win98/XP
> > > > > > > > > [AE-Windows. XP]
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Troubleshooting Windows XP
> > > > > > > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Utilities for Windows XP
> > > > > > > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > "JAX" <slipnslide@guesswhat.not> wrote in message
> > > > > > > > > news:OBKybks8DHA.2316@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > > > > Tom, I only spent a little time looking but, I think it
> > > > > > > > > > is malware. Do a Google search and make your own
> > > > > > > > > > decision. It looks like a "hijack" thing.
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > LOL, JAX
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > "Tom" <wjm420_00@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > > > > > news:3de2e5be.0402132241.2a115706@posting.google.c om...
> > > > > > > > > > > I came with the plus edition of the Langa list. But I
> dont
> > > have
> > > > > the
> > > > > > > > plus
> > > > > > > > > > edition.

..sl.. ..g..

Bob;

Start | Run | Type: control userp***words | OK
Brings up the User Accounts that you would access
in the Control Panel with XP Home.
)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In news:eMkRG3y8DHA.2792@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl,
Bob Dietz <rbdietz_1999@yahoo.com> hunted and pecked:
> Wesley Vogel wrote:
>
> > Bob;
> >
> > [[I wrote a short note to Fred describing a method for accessing those
> > group policy settings in XP Home. -
> > START > Run... > rundll32.exe netplwiz.dll,UsersRunDll
> > (Note: this command IS case sensitive)]]
> >
> > Start | Run | Type: control userp***words2 | OK
> > Does the same thing. It brings up User Accounts.
> >
>
> Thanks. That's easier to remember than the command I gave.
> Got XP Pro here, but I'll try it on my neighbor's machine
> next time I'm over there.
>
> Bob