Marilyn, You are starting the process correctly... here is the rest of the info you need. When asked if you want to run checkdisk the next time...
Rockster, Like I said before I've used Norton programs for years but since I've started using XP they are becoming an endangered species. I still...
Here is some info that should answer your question...CD-R Faq . And if you have any other questions about CD-R's this is an excellent resource....
just a thought... When paddyslammer created a 'new' partition to install an operating system PartitionMagic more than likely *hid* the other OS...
It could be caused by the amount of disk space System Restore is allowed to use for your restore points. Restore points use a large amount of disk...
diskeeper vs. speed disk I also used to use Speed Disk (as well as SystemWorks). I started using Diskeeper about a year ago (ver 7). I've quit...
screamer, PartitionMagic can create a new partition formatted NTFS and it can also convert an existing FAT partition to NTFS. Windows can also do...
McBlazer, 'Normally' the older operating system gets installed first, so 98 would be on the C: drive and XP would be on a subsequent drive. I'm...
If this is a normally configured dual boot system, the 'boot.ini' file should be on the C: drive. In XP you can access the boot.ini file by......
yeah it's Windows... more than one way to skin a cat :D I normally just right-click on the taskbar (not the start button) and select properties....
Go to the Control Panel, select 'Taskbar and Start Menu'. Then click the Start Menu tab, click 'Customize', then the 'Advanced Tab', where it says...
There are quite a few differences mainly security and networking. Here is a feature comparison chart of XP Home and Pro. Click Here . HTH B...
Another thought on WinXp upgrade... Another thing to consider is system requirements. WinXP is alot more demanding than Win98 (IMO). Check the...
Glad to hear things are working well. Can't say for sure that this tweak would improve your internet connection, but with TCP/IP running more...
BillyBob, Here's a tweak (courtesy of Mike Flynn) that I used when the 'shares' on my 2 machine network seemed really slow. It really seemed to...
Just my two cents... I have to absolutely agree with Daisy about partitioning your HD. At the very least make a separate partition for Windows....
The way I heard it... I'm not a hardware 'expert' either, I thought it was dependent on the motherboard whether you should (or could) mix ram...
Clean install info... Sus, I think you made a good decision. Here is the "Elder Geek's" step by step Installation Guide . Please post back and...
In the 3/15/04 issue of the Langalist, Fred says he made a mistake and offers an explanation. See it HERE . B :cool:
Not a problem... I agree 100% with Newt that to wipe the drive and start 'clean' is definitely the best idea. B :cool:
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