Ramdisk help

[Antiloven]

@echo on

copy c:\winnt\System32\DRIVERS\netbt.sys Z:\
copy c:\winnt\System32\DRIVERS\tcpip.sys Z:\
copy c:\winnt\System32\DRIVERS\afd.sys Z:\
copy c:\winnt\System32\DRIVERS\ipnat.sys Z:\

net start afd
net start tcpip
net start ipnat

ipconfig

@pause

This is my final config. Is there something wrong with it? I am not using any sort of a firewall or a router. THanks :)

[mnosteele52]

Please keep your questions to one thread so it's easier to follow;). Does it work? If so then you are fine, once you get it 100% right you need to remove the @pause command so your pc boots normally.:) :D

[Antiloven]

I have a little problem with my ramdisk. When it starts, it says that my ADF service has already been loaded. Here is my config:

@echo on

copy c:\windows\System32\DRIVERS\afd.sys Z:\
copy c:\windows\System32\DRIVERS\tcpip.sys Z:\
copy c:\windows\System32\DRIVERS\ipnat.sys Z:\

net start afd
net start tcpip
net start dhcp
net start ipnat

I eddited the imagepath in the registery so I have NO IDEA where it finds the file to load but the fact is that is loads and when the config tried to load it, it just says that "service has already been started". Everything else loads as it should.
I would also like to know which ramdisk gives you guys the most performance boost :D

[Antiloven]

:cry: :cry: :cry:

[Mohan-san]

Originally posted by Antiloven
@echo on

copy c:\winnt\System32\DRIVERS\netbt.sys Z:\
copy c:\winnt\System32\DRIVERS\tcpip.sys Z:\
copy c:\winnt\System32\DRIVERS\afd.sys Z:\
copy c:\winnt\System32\DRIVERS\ipnat.sys Z:\

net start afd
net start tcpip
net start ipnat

ipconfig

@pause

This is my final config. Is there something wrong with it? I am not using any sort of a firewall or a router. THanks :)

Yeah, your trying to copy the netbt, but your adding it to net start.

[Mohan-san]

Originally posted by Antiloven
I have a little problem with my ramdisk. When it starts, it says that my ADF service has already been loaded. Here is my config:

@echo on

copy c:\windows\System32\DRIVERS\afd.sys Z:\
copy c:\windows\System32\DRIVERS\tcpip.sys Z:\
copy c:\windows\System32\DRIVERS\ipnat.sys Z:\

net start afd
net start tcpip
net start dhcp
net start ipnat

I eddited the imagepath in the registery so I have NO IDEA where it finds the file to load but the fact is that is loads and when the config tried to load it, it just says that "service has already been started". Everything else loads as it should.
I would also like to know which ramdisk gives you guys the most performance boost :D

Ramdisks are all the same. There is no Rmadisk that gives better performance than others.

Also you need a "ipconfig" on the end of that.

[Antiloven]

why does it say that ADF has already been loaded???

[Mohan-san]

Does the AFD.sys appear in your Ramdisk?

[Antiloven]

Yes it does, I changed the imagepath in the registery and I have the config all right with ADF loading before tcpip. I have no idea what could be wrong but the fact is that it says that the service has already been loaded... here is my config:

@echo on

copy c:\windows\System32\DRIVERS\afd.sys Z:\
copy c:\windows\System32\DRIVERS\tcpip.sys Z:\
copy c:\windows\System32\DRIVERS\ipnat.sys Z:\

net start afd
net start tcpip
net start dhcp
net start ipnat

ipconfig

I am using the ramdisk from www.dslnuts.com

[Mohan-san]

Hmm, ok try searching google.com for a ramdisk called AR soft Ramdisk and use that instead of the s**tty MS ramdisk.

[Antiloven]

C:\Documents and Settings\arsenov>copy c:\windows\System32\DRIVERS\afd.sys Z:\

1 file(s) copied.

C:\Documents and Settings\arsenov>copy c:\windows\System32\DRIVERS\tcpip.sys Z:\

1 file(s) copied.

C:\Documents and Settings\arsenov>copy c:\windows\System32\DRIVERS\ipnat.sys Z:\

1 file(s) copied.

C:\Documents and Settings\arsenov>net start afd
The requested service has already been started.

More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2182.


C:\Documents and Settings\arsenov>net start tcpip

The TCP/IP Protocol Driver service was started successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\arsenov>net start dhcp
The DHCP Client service is starting.
The DHCP Client service was started successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\arsenov>net start ipnat

The IP Network Address Translator service was started successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\arsenov>ipconfig

Windows IP Configuration


Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : ********
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : *************
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : **********
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . :
Press any key to continue . . .

Any Ideas????? BTW This is WITH the AR Soft ramdisk...

[VAZ777]

I had that problem before and here's what I did to get rid off that The requested service has already been started. :

Go into Administrative Services in the control panel and disable the following services-

:: WebClient
:: Wireless Zero Config
:: Remote Registry

and also check that your firewall isn't loaded automatically at startup

Then go into AR SOft's Panel in CP and make sure you have set it to Automatic and RAM DISk Mode...

While you're still in the COntrol Panel, goto SYSTEM/Advanced/Environment Variable and change the paths of TMP and TEMP on both the system and user settings to Z:\

REBOOT... you're all set ;)

Let me know if you're problem still exists and I need to know if you had any other connections under Network Connections besides your ISPz like 1394 etc...??

[Antiloven]

didn't find : Remote Registry in services
I don't have a firewall program
and I changed the variables of TMP and TEMP on both the system and user settings to Z:\
The problem is still there :(

[VAZ777]

What connections do you have under Network Connections Antiloven?

[Antiloven]

Just a LAN + High Speed with:

Client for Microsoft Networks
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
QoS Packet Scheduler
NWLink NetBios
NWLink IPX/SPX/NETBIOS Compatible Transport Protocol (I go to alot of LANS)
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

[VAZ777]

Ok, here's where your problem lies-

You have installed protocols besides TCP/IP that require the AFD Environment to be loaded before they can actually communicate. I really don't believe you should have any problems if you get that message as long as TCP/IP and IPNAT load and every thing runs smoothly...

If you do, however, have a problem with this service then its because of the other protocols that you have installed.... One more thing, AR Soft Ram Disk is good but remember its FAT and NOT NTFS- it fragments alot and is slowwwwwwwwwww....

I am using RAM DISK PRO XP, NTFS Format and its running almost perfectly.... I say almost because it takes about 30 secs to a minute to format NTFS 100MB of RAM.... Other than that- I'm Smiling

PM me if you had any questions- I'll be on for a while :)

[Antiloven]

I am getting RamDisk XP Home and installing it. I shall keep you updated...

[Antiloven]

I only have the choice between RAW and FAT :(

http://www27.brinkster.com/orion2k2/images/ram.bmp

[Antiloven]

I installed RamDisk XP Home and I only have a choice between a FAT ramdrive and a RAW ramdrive. I tried both, I format them using NTFS but after I restart it comes back to its original state... Any ideas?

[Mohan-san]

Try superspeed software ramdisk.

[Edit]Ummm, isn't Ramdisk Xp home superspeed software ramdisk? you shoul d have the option to format it to ntfs.

[Antiloven]

I only have RAW and FAT :\

[EDIT] See? (http://www27.brinkster.com/orion2k2/)

[Update] I forgot that an NTFS drive cannot be smaller than 8mb. My bad :)

I wanna thank everyone for yout generous help :D

[Antiloven]

Well I installed the ramdisk using the NTFS. I restarted and the diskloaded just fine, I put my IE catche in the drive and it was fine. I changed my registery and I created the startup BAT file. I restarted and it said that there is something wrong with the file system, blah blah... So I can't make it work. Once I change the registery paths and try to copy the afd and tcpip files durring startup, it fail. I know I am doing something wrong.
Can you please make a short guide describing how you made it work because I'm getting very fristrated here formatting and trying different things for 6 hours straight :(

[VAZ777]

You need to select 8MB or over in order for NTFS to work- Be patient when it loads up at startup. Make sure that none of the scripts you've written load up wth the startup. That is done manually by loading it after the RAM DISK has loaded with an NTFS File System...

[Antiloven]

Then how do I start all the network services??? How do I put AFD.sys and tcpit.sys on the ramdisk and make them load if they don't start at the startup? I'm confused...

[VAZ777]

You should have the script file .cmd or .bat somewhere on your desktop and when RAMDISK XP loads and the drive is ready then you should run the script file which will load your tcpip.sys, ipnat.sys, afd.sys etc....

I still don't see why you are having such a difficulty doin it- Its plain and simple.... wait for RAMDISK to load- you can check the drive by trying to access it. If you get a message saying Do you wanna format- then its still not ready- So you have to wait till it loads... Patience is a virtue

You should then run the script file and boom everything should work fine...

C ya

[Antiloven]

but if i wait the services would already load and loading them would be irrelevant. What do I put in the registery as the imagepath? how do i make it not load until I exec the file?

[VAZ777]

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