On the right hand side of your keyboard you'll see a numeric keypad which also doubles as functions (cursor movement, home, end etc) when numlock...
In which case you'll need an XP disk slipstreamed to SP3. See Slipstreaming Windows XP Service Pack 3 and Create Bootable CD for details.
Please give details of the problem system, particularly if it has a PATA (commonly known as IDE) or SATA hard drive?
Can't you download OTLPE on your working computer or from a friends/library/internet cafe and burn it from there?
Hi rogi, I agree with yourself it's likely not a virus but I do hope you only have one of those antivirus software actively scanning at any time...
If I may interject, no it's not worthwhile (certainly for a beginner). There's too many variables (is the memory compatible, why is it free could...
etap, please keep replies to the forum rather than PM, it may help others with similar questions. for the benefit of others, sent via PM Yes...
Regarding your old laptops fault, there really isn't enough information but no it won't be a fuse. Swapping the drives will cause nothing but...
:) Thanks for the update. Please mark your thread as 'Resolved'.
Try the "let me fix myself instructions" instead. Sorry I should have made that clearer in my earlier post.
Follow the Vista Instructions from the following link... After updating WMP you an error from wmploc.dll about the version number being incorrect...
Pretty sure it's defective kiddk, the failure with the 2nd system would appear to confirm it. After a quick google it would appear that a few...
Unfortunately Device Manager isn't that intelligent (eg if your backlight failed DM would still say the device is working). Testing on another...
What was the outcome of Evans suggestions? Also visionof's idea to reinstall motherboard (or chipset) drivers is worth a try.
kiddk, This may seem obvious but since you've only just received the monitor have you verified it actually works on another system? And are you...
Hi shaywillow, Welcome to Windows BBS :D Please follow these instructions as indicated at the top of the forumand post the requested Logs in this...
No you'll be fine regarding software settings. Just think of it as turning off a desktop for a week. No harm done. Caveat, obviously this means...
Can you confirm it's shutting down and not restarting? If It's shutting down I'd suspect heating issues (likely a failed fan) but you can't rule...
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Hi jamo, From the link Arie provided (system details)...
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