I'm positive I have the latest BIOS update. How do you revert the HALs. I really do not want to do a repair install. I was reading the one...
I checked the event viewer, and under system seen the following errors Source: ACPI Category: NONE Type Error. There are two ID's 4 and 5 both...
I disconnected all non essential hardware and the OS installed without a hitch. Thanks to all who responded.
I copied the files off of the disk The first test with the CD-ROM(LTN403) no problem. The second test with the CD-ROM(LTN403) the copy process...
Could the problem be the CD-ROM(LTN 403) or the CD-R/RW(Sony CRX160E) might not be reading the disk properly. They're over 4 years old.
Compaq stated that it might not be poassible to install XP Pro on this machine. If I take the HD out the compaq and put it another machine install...
This a Full OEM Version of Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2. I order them all the time. I tried to install the Software and Drivers that...
I was trying to perform a clean installation not an upgrade. So the drivers might not be of any use. Unless I install them and try to upgrade. I...
Compaq PS\2 Mouse and Compaq USB Keyboard both came with the computer and never needed drivers to function. It is a Compaq Presario 5BW220 one of...
I still only have ME installed. In XP Pro stiil can't get past the Windows Setup screen then the process freezes. If I try installing the disk...
I used fdisk on every try so I'm not sure if resetting the BIOS to default settings is what finnally did the trick but I still had the problem of...
Finnally got ME to install after 5 tries. I do not know if it was resetting the BIOS to default settings or not, but still have the mouse and...
I tried to install Win XP Pro Sp2 on a Compaq Presario 5000 series. Model 5BW220, with A Maxtor 120Gb.HDD, P-3 1.33GHz. 133MHzFSB. which...
What Windows Operating System was previously installed on your machine.
Yesterday I downloaded NVIDIA's latest driver 6.6.9.3. You might try that, but create a restore point before downloading it just to be on the safe...
Did you check your Device Manager to see if the mouse entry has an exclamation point surrounded by a yellow field. This is what happened to me...
Start\All Programs\ Accessories\System Tools right click on Disk Defragmenter\Properties\Security. Hightlight the User you want to grant...
Start\Run\(type in)gpedit.msc\User Configuration\Admistrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Management Console\RestrictedPermitted snap...
This is only a suggestion. Did you check your device manager. Go to Start right click on My Computer\Hardware\Device Manager. Once in the device...
I thought that was what the problem was. She called right after trying to download WMP. WMP didn't finish downloading and is still listed as an...
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