Newt, looking for quick and dirty fix here --- what would happen if I just reinstalled XP over existing OS. Would I lose my data...? Lorreen
Newt, tried this. Type in fixboot. Still no luck. Any other suggestions. Lorreen
Last night when I tried to turn the computer off it would not shut down so I eventually just held the on/off button in and it finally shut down....
Thanks Hugh, that's where it came from. I kanda figure that a call to Dell would be in order --- so that's what I'll do. Thanks everyone........
Hi again folks, sorry for the delay in getting back to you but I've spent two whole day messing with this machine. After reformatting several...
I need help!!!!! I have reformatted a hard drive on a machine which had ME on it. Now when I go to reload the OS I get this message. "An...
OK Mike, I can't find any of that stuff.... and I've had enough messing. I'm going to dump everything and start over now that I have XP Pro....
OK Mike.... General; Computer Name; Hardware; Advanced; System Restore; Automatic Updates; Remote. Lorreen
Mike, yes I have that in 98 but I was referring to the paragraph which starts "Click network identification" I cannot find this under the...
Mike, there is NO "Network identification" button ?????? Lorreen
OK Mike, here goes. 3 puters. XP Pro =familyroom, 98=kidsroom, 98=sewingroom. I have shared all C drives on all computers. I can access C...
OK Mike, what do I do now and go gently I've been on the road all day...... Lorreen
Hi again Mike & others. I am back from my trip and have managed to get and successfully install XP Pro (at least I think I was succesful,...
Mike tried your last suggestion and the startup type was already listed as automatic. I thank you for all you help up to this point but I'm...
Mike, here is where I'm at. Tried your suggestion and the following error occurred:- "While contacting the specified compter "MAIN" the...
Mike, found some time and just tried you suggestion. This is the error that came up and would not allow me to go anywhere. "Following error...
Mike, haven't got to working on the stuff you told me to do. That was just about moving files over and I've successfully done that. Still not...
Hi Guys, happy to announce that I have set up networking on a router for three machines and all is well --- sort of. I have been able to transfer...
Mike --- don't have XP pro so I don't have the choices you asked for. NO Simple file sharing...... now what other than to buy the pro version....
One of the things I just noticed is that when I check Sharing in the properties of Program Files everything is greyed out and I cannot click on...
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