imprttunrz, be ready for any eventuality! As you seem to be wary of, a complete "reimage" of your system might be needed if Windows gets...
There seems to be some varying updates for the BIOS, not just "CPU compatibility ", so yes, a BIOS upgrade could be possibly do the trick. I...
You "recently purchased" the extra RAM, can you return it, explaining that it appears to be incompatible with the motherboard? Motherboard...go...
Unless someone can see another solution, I suggest you go to the manufacturer of the computer/motherboard and get updated drivers. Start with the...
Hi, Why don't you go to Control Panel -> User Accounts and make a user account of your own. You can transfer any files you need, then you can...
Good luck. If it is still under warranty (12 months?) look up your nearest HP repairer and take it there. www.hp.com/support Follow the links...
You made me interested in getting some details about USMT. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321197 It doesn't seem to mention actual programs...
Welcome, welcome and thanks for the background info. Mmmm, I am a little unsure of how you mean this. It is strongly:) recommended that replies to...
You can do Ctrl + Alt + Del -> Task Manager when you get to the desktop and try looking at the activity of Applications and Processes. Are icons...
I am going to test out Arie's information after avoiding WMP for a very long time :)
If the system happened to have an nVidia chipset, the uninstaller should be labelled nForce, that is what they call their chipset drivers.
You might try tapping the F10 key before it gets to the "lock-up" stage. Start tapping as soon as the screen changes from black. You can try...
Hello Pete and whoshe, This is how I read the requirements: "DirectX® 9 or higher compatible graphics card with 64 MB" <- This is the...
I have my own method (program) for ripping from CDs. The way I see you do ripping is to turn the data file into audio, then convert the audio...
G'day YOURSELF :D What's a good start for a beginner? [What do they say...DON'T PANIC! :)] Don't be too afraid to make changes, BUT, be able to...
Catching up a little late, but I would like to greet a fellow Aussie. FNQ, gee, I would like to see it one day. Yes, you will find a lot of...
I suggest you get the Intel INF driver updates as well. Look in Control Panel for the listing/icon Realtek HD Audio Manager. You will find it has...
ISATAP may not be a problem: On a Windows Vista-based computer or on a Windows Server 2008-based computer, the Microsoft ISATAP adapter appears...
Those sort of "won't stick" problems I put down to it being too hard for Windows to work/maintain. Try choosing something easier for Windows to...
Sounds OK. Thanks for keeping us in touch. Matt
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