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yeah..your'e probably right...
it's not connected to any network anymore...I think I'll just lean it
out....off to read your article
thanks.
"Gary S. Terhune" <grystnews@mvps.org> wrote in message
news:%23VKr8oOpFHA.3376@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> I'd be real careful about messing with that machine, then. I'd also not
> update it. This is a case where "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" applies
> in spades. If you're not using the machine for internet access, or other
> apps where you regularly use files from elsewhere, then there is little to
> be worried about with regard to security. If it's networked to other more
> vulnerable systems, proper networking practices should be used to protect
> it. For things like modern AV scans, use F-Prot from a bootable CD (if the
> Win98 system can boot CDs.) If you *must* update or upgrade components,
> see if you can create full-system backups before each update, etc.
>
> I'd concentrate of "leaning" out the machine, paying attention to
> background apps, etc., do the usual maintenance procedures. See my article
>
http://www.grystmill/articles/cleanboot.htm
>
> --
> Gary S. Terhune
> MS-MVP Shell/User
>
> "Rob Giordano (Crash)" <webmaster@siriussystems.invalid> wrote in message
> news:uNMMAeOpFHA.1304@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> Gary,
>> Thanks, I'm search the reg now.
>>
>> Yes, same machine as the other post. The reason I want to avoid reformat
>> is I use this machine for remote access to access control systems and
>> security systems and only that. The programs and modems for the systems
>> are proprietary and software is a pain to reinstall...just don't wanna
>> mess with that now. And, I think some of the old network/netware stuff
>> was slowing the machine down, so just trying to clean it up first.
>>
>>
>>
>> "Gary S. Terhune" <grystnews@mvps.org> wrote in message
>> news:OFmnA7NpFHA.1088@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>> First make sure "Show All Files" is enabled in Folder Options, View tab.
>>> Just to make sure the directory is really empty.
>>>
>>> I'm not sure how this "virtual directory" was created, but I suspect you
>>> *can't* delete it. Go ahead and try. I doubt it will cause any problems.
>>> If it can't be deleted, then I'd search the Registry using REGEDIT for
>>> the directory's name. Export those key(s) that include that directory
>>> name, and open the resulting REWG files in Notepad. Paste the contents
>>> into a reply here so we can see how it was constructed.
>>>
>>> If this is the same machine as the one in your previous post, why don't
>>> you simply reformat and reinstall from scratch?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Gary S. Terhune
>>> MS-MVP Shell/User
>>>
>>> "Rob Giordano (Crash)" <webmaster@siriussystems.invalid> wrote in
>>> message news:OtWnKrNpFHA.3516@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>>> howdy again...
>>>>
>>>> cleaning up that old w98 machine.
>>>> it was originally part of a network that accessed another novell
>>>> network (ok i admit i dont really understand why),,,, but the network
>>>> guy had to create what he called a virtuall directory to 'fool'
>>>> something so the two networks would co-exist...doesn't matter....
>>>>
>>>> how should i get rid of this virtual directory which is now empty
>>>> except for having it's own recycle bin - I "think" I have removed
>>>> anything that points to it...is it safe to just delete this? or what
>>>>
>>>> thanks!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
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