JB> Two other suggestions.  Get some training on NT and make a
JB> backup before  doing these types of changes.  I've done the
JB> same types of things before  on about every OS there is but
JB> learned from my mistakes that nothing is  a substitute for a
JB> good backup.  The problem here wasn't NT.
If reinstallation of the OS is required, the backup may not do much good for 
applications.  Some of the NT administration programs such as sysdiff might 
be useful, but you really have to know what you're doing.
I think you've oversimplified the problem.
Bob
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