The question I have to ask is If the OS is on C:\ which is FAT32, what is the point of the D:\ partition when the OS will not be able to see...
Try the following:- TMPGEncoder - http://www.tmpgenc.net/ Virtual Dub - http://www.virtualdub.org/
Start>>All Programs>>Accessories.
I would use the File>>Import/Export function and export to floppy. Use the import function to another computer and also keep it as a backup.
The Help file states that you should go to the Add/Remove in Control Panel and click on the Remove button when Repair/Uninstall options for...
I have an old Compaq as well and they have a small (about 8MB) diagnostic partition at the start of the hard drive. If it is still there then...
You should be able to remove the offending "deleted" items using TweakUI, PowerToys or TweakXP Pro. Out of curiousity, do you really mean...
To cover the Win XP (NTFS) scenario, I would boot to XP to start off with, delete the hidden file "boot.ini ", shut down the computer and then...
Re-installing is only drastic in the sense that you have to re-install all your applications which can be a chore. You should not need a new...
This may be a reference to your pagefile size not being sufficient. Is it System managed or have you customised it ?. Also do you have enough...
I would go the the Windows Update site and download & install all the appropriate updates if you have not done it yet prior to taking the drastic...
The XP CD also has a file in one of the folders from which you can make a set of (6) startup disks. I believe the file is called MAKEBOOT.
1. Disconnect the drive with XP on it. 2. Install the spare drive you have as Primary Master. 3. Install Win 9x on it and shut down computer...
I have Win XP so things may be different to yours but basically, if you go to the Control Panel and double click on the "Sound" icon, and then...
VIA chipsets and USB just do not work. Have had disconnection problems with all my USB devices and the crunch came when I connected my UB ADSL...
I have a Compaq 3020 which has a slot (CD-Rom) loader and find it very useful as it takes upto 3 CDs at a time. The device is mounted vertically...
Worth having a look at the Belkin USB 2 PCI card. Works like a charm on my system but I have Win XP though. PS. Just checked the drivers on my...
I must disagree with the comments on XP's "instability ". Of all the previous versions of Windows, XP is the most stable to date.
An alternative is to install a Promise ATA100/or 133 controller card which will allow you to connect upto 4 IDE/EIDE devices bypassing any BIOS...
I would second the suggestion in the last post and recommend a USB 2 PCI card. These cards come in several flavours giving you the choice of an...
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